Gisborne HeraldGisborne Herald changing to morning delivery next weekThe Gisborne Herald will become a morning newspaper from Tuesday next week. This change means the end of an era for newspaper runners — a traditional first job for many local youths, including several generations in some families. “We...25 Aug 08:42 AM
Gisborne HeraldClaydon's handcrafted wooden surfboards ride the waves of innovationby Mead Norton Pete Claydon loves surfing. He also has a passion for woodworking. Now the Gisborne resident has combined his two passions into one, creating some of the most beautiful wooden surfboards in New Zealand. “I read some articles in one...25 Aug 08:38 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldSpring blooming at annual showThe Poverty Bay Horticulture Society will be holding their annual Spring Show on Saturday. Camellias, daffodils, floral art and herbs are just some of what will be on show. The society is soon to celebrate its 100th year of spring shows, says Mrs...25 Aug 08:27 AM
Gisborne HeraldVote and learn chance for Gisborne schoolsGisborne students are being offered a fun opportunity to take part in their own 2023 “general election”. The mock general election is being organised by the Electoral Commission and is aimed at introducing students of all ages to the voting...25 Aug 08:16 AM
Gisborne HeraldHomes wanted for long-haulersA national SPCA campaign to find homes for long-stay animals could provide the impetus needed to find homes for two long-stay animals at the Gisborne SPCA Centre. A dog named BB (Big Boy)and a cat named Tom Tom have been at the Gisborne Centre for...25 Aug 08:12 AM
Gisborne HeraldWoolshed whakawhanaungatanga on the CoastConnecting with people living in rural and isolated communities is the goal of a series of community events organised by Ngāti Porou Oranga. The Broken Bridge BBQ initiative involves classic get-togethers in a woolshed, with kai, laughter and...25 Aug 08:08 AM
Gisborne Herald$204m deal splits cost of property buyoutsAgreement applies to properties in Category 3 zone — no longer safe to live in because of unacceptable risk 25 Aug 08:02 AM
OpinionAlmost ready to put rail letters into time capsuleRe: Greens’ influence limited, August 22 letter. I see Gillian Ward did not sign off as the chair of Gisborne Rail Action Group this time. Please tell us, is the GRAG still functioning, and how many members? You wrote: "The only way that rail...24 Aug 09:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionStunning facility officially openedThe impressive Kiwa Pools facility was officially opened yesterday with pre-dawn karakia and later in the morning a ceremony including mana whenua, dignitaries and many of the people involved in the project, as well as about 200 children from...24 Aug 09:32 AM
OpinionBill actually makes case to Keep It 18Jason Heale, Maxim Institute The voting age is once again causing a stir. Last week, a new bill was introduced into Parliament that seeks to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local elections. The issue remained dormant for a few months after the Supreme...24 Aug 09:31 AM
OpinionArt sale a big successThe community art sale held on Saturday, August 19 at the St Andrew's Church hall was a big success and raised $5370 for local charities. A total of 290 art pieces were donated, between paintings, prints, ceramics, weaving and sculpture, and most...24 Aug 09:30 AM
OpinionIndoor sports complex needed even more . . .We deserve an indoor sports facility. There was such a huge turnout yesterday for the opening of the new Kiwa Pools, where our Mayor stated “our community deserves a complex like this”. Our community also deserves an indoor facility where we can...24 Aug 09:29 AM
OpinionStand by for more cutsI was pleased to read that the National Party campaigners are being told that people are struggling at the moment in our electorate. They must be dismayed to see that their political leaders are promising to ditch the very things that Labour has...24 Aug 09:29 AM
Gisborne HeraldFarmers called upon to ensure road safety to prevent stock incidents on SH35Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has repeated its call to farmers along State Highway 35 to help avoid their stock, and people, becoming statistics. Over last weekend, emergency services were called to SH35 near Te Araroa, to reports a cow had been...24 Aug 09:16 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldMajor reno job a win for local firmBuilders at Gisborne’s Randall Construction are celebrating a win at a prestigious design competition. The company picked up a Gold award and category win in the Renovation $750,000 to $1.5 million category at the recent Master Builders House of...24 Aug 09:04 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldBayleys' Gisborne rural team shines at 2023 REINZ excellence awardsIt is said size does not matter, and that was certainly the case for Bayleys’ Gisborne rural office team this week, walking away with a top industry award. The team was awarded the top small rural office of the year at the 2023 REINZ Awards for...24 Aug 09:01 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldLearning about healthy choicesStudents at Makauri School are among 20,000 from around the country taking part in the Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. kicked off last week around the country. The five-week programme aims to inspire young people to adopt a lifetime of...24 Aug 08:51 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldJailed for crayfish poaching operationby Ric Stevens A man who abused the customary permit system to illegally harvest more than 4600 crayfish for a widespread black market ring has been sent to prison. John Nohotima, 60, made nearly $64,000 from his commercial-scale poaching operation...24 Aug 08:40 AM
Gisborne Herald$46 million Kiwa Pools officially inaugurated, public opening set for September 2Gisborne’s new $46 million Kiwa Pools was officially opened under overcast skies yesterday morning at a special event featuring hundreds of students from local schools.24 Aug 08:30 AM
OpinionCrime one outcome of unstable housing, povertyMary-Ann de Kort by Mary-Ann de Kort We keep hearing about crime being one of the top election issues, as it has been for decades. Yet no government has stopped crime from happening. It’s also disappointing to be told that our Labour Government...23 Aug 10:19 AM
OpinionDog control comments spot onI would like to commend former dog control officer Pat Collins for his “spot on” comments (August 17 letter). I have recently had 10 heavy-in-lamb twinning ewes mauled to death or injured so badly they had to be put down. Muzzles and ears ripped...23 Aug 10:16 AM
OpinionHelping Kiwis on to property ladderHousing for “Kiwis” and health services are two of our primary problems as politicians seek our votes to become part of the next government. By now our political parties should be unequivocally informing us where they stand when it comes to...23 Aug 10:13 AM
OpinionStanding up for feathered friendsRe: Chook debate, Aug 16 story. Thanks Teddy for standing up for the feathered friends. I have had chooks on my work-style block for over 25 years. Here are some stats to help budding egg producers. To buy in 12 hens, age 25 weeks, at $40 each will...23 Aug 10:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCentre right pushes ahead in Verian pollWith so many things going wrong for Labour over recent months, not to mention a tetchy public feeling the pain of high inflation and a wobbly economy, the most surprising takeaway from political polling had been the failure of National and its...23 Aug 10:12 AM
Gisborne HeraldCrop survey clock ticking for growersThe clock is ticking now for growers on the Poverty Bay and Tolaga Bay/Uawa flats to take part in the crop survey that’s currently being conducted by Gisborne District Council, together with HortNZ and Plant & Food Research. Growers of apples...23 Aug 10:02 AM
Gisborne HeraldSH35 reopened, ‘still a lot of work to do’Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says State Highway 35 is open again, after logs and debris cascaded on to the highway on Sunday afternoon. But the agency has cautioned it “won’t hesitate” to close the road again if more safety fears arise. The...23 Aug 09:43 AM
Gisborne HeraldStacking debris then clearing beachesWairoa’s beaches are slowly being returned to their pre-Cyclone Gabrielle state. Clearing of woody debris is being undertaken at Mohaka and Whakamahi beaches and more recently at Māhia with a focus on clearing the Mokotahi boat launching ramp and...23 Aug 09:40 AM
Gisborne HeraldKerala harvest festival, Onam, celebrated in GDC forecourtYoung girls wearing the traditional dress of Kerala, in southern India, performed on Saturday on the forecourt of the Gisborne District Council building in an event to mark Onam, the annual harvest festival from that part of the country. Other...23 Aug 09:30 AM
Gisborne HeraldFire at scrap metal yard under controlFirefighters made it in time to stop a potentially serious fire taking hold at a scrap metal yard in Banks Street in the industrial subdivision on Monday morning. Fire and Emergency NZ sent crews to the property at around 11.30am. “It was started...23 Aug 09:28 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldWind gusts up to 104kmh in the WhareratasAnyone driving over the Wharerata Range between Gisborne and Wairoa will have been aware of the strong south-westerly winds of Monday and yesterday. Instruments in the Wharerata hills recorded gusts up to 104kmh on Monday, peaking around 11.30pm...23 Aug 09:24 AM
Gisborne HeraldAustralian firm defends contract with Kiwa PoolsAn offshore company which controversially won a Gisborne learn-to-swim contract says it’s looking forward to getting to work. But an Australian-based Kiwi says the business has had a negative impact on her local pool near Brisbane, and worries...23 Aug 09:17 AM
Gisborne HeraldTe Wharau School students get into characterLiterary characters came to life at Te Wharau School recently as part of activities associated with Book Week. Children were encouraged to come to school dressed as a book character. “It was a fantastic success, showcasing the enthusiasm for...23 Aug 09:15 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldCycling for Heart Kids NZJack Adams first realised he was a little bit different from other kids when he was at primary school in a small town in Norfolk, in the UK. He was born with an ulnar club hand, a rare congenital malformation, which consists of an underdeveloped or...23 Aug 09:05 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldTriallists turn out for training day at Mangatoitoi StationA sizeable number of sheep dog triallists turned out for a training day held on Mangatoitoi Station at Ngatapa last week. Guy Peacock from Hawke’s Bay, pictured here coaching Annabelle Hustler from Growing Future Farmers, demonstrated the heading...23 Aug 08:55 AM
