Gisborne HeraldCall to bring a wool levy backFederated Farmers has asked the Government to consider bringing back a wool levy, 14 years after farmers booted it out. The Feds wool spokesman, Gisborne farmer Toby Williams, told the Primary Production Committee last week a levy was the only way...02 Aug 11:33 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne Herald‘Pretty positive vibe’ at the monthly Cattle FairJust over 740 head of cattle changed hands yesterday in the monthly Cattle Fair at the Matawhero saleyards and the market had a “pretty positive vibe” about it, according to auctioneer Chris Hurlstone from PGG Wrightson. “Spring’s just...02 Aug 11:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionProgress on teacher, nurse pay disputesPay disputes between teacher and nurse unions and their respective ministries have reached milestones on the way towards resolution. The pressure to reach deals before a potential change of government to one likely to be less sympathetic will be one...02 Aug 11:19 AM
OpinionLink with Wairoa for improved SH2 southby John Wells With the Government announcement of substantial additional funding for infrastructure repairs to Cyclone Gabrielle-ravaged northern Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti/East Coast, now must be the time for Gisborne District Council to join...02 Aug 11:13 AM
OpinionKiwiRail needs to be part of Blacks Beach solutionRe: Alternative route to Mahia could be considered again, August 1 story. I fully support Wairoa District Council and what they are trying to do on the three kilometres of road and rail along Blacks Beach over here at Mahia. I have met with Mike...02 Aug 11:13 AM
OpinionFix broken roads before National’s ‘grand plan’Wow. Doesn’t the National Party grand plan to build a four-lane 382km highway from Whangarei to Tauranga sound wonderful? I can’t imagine how they will deliver it for $6 billion, though, considering that a 2km road in Tauranga was to cost $70m...02 Aug 11:12 AM
OpinionRail worries, will never give upI am worried about our rail line, but the holes in the road need to be fixed first. I am a great fan of trains and I will never give up trying to get them back, just like the Rail Action Group. We are going to have a big election and the Green Party...02 Aug 11:11 AM
Gisborne HeraldClass trip raises spirits after Cyclone GabrielleA school trip to Rotorua for a Year 11 class from Wairoa College was a chance to experience some joy after the devastating impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. College head of English Margaux Scott said that after a challenging start to the year, the class...02 Aug 09:54 AM
Gisborne HeraldJuly figures bear out warmer timesJuly’s weather figures have again indicated the Gisborne-East Coast region is heading to warmer, sunnier winters. Last month added to the trend of warmer than usual months, and gave further proof of the long-term trend with its mean temperature...02 Aug 09:49 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldPoverty Bay Dog Trial Centre's prizegiving wraps up challenging seasonThe Poverty Bay Dog Trial Centre held their annual prizegiving on Friday night, wrapping up what was described as a challenging season. Cyclone Gabrielle made her presence felt and subsequent rain events impacted on a number of competitors, farms...02 Aug 09:40 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldSilver day under golden skiesThe region’s best grape vine pruners were put through their paces in the annual Gisborne Silver Secateurs Awards at the Ashwood Estate property at the Makaraka racecourse on Monday. It was rescheduled to that day because of the heavy rain on...02 Aug 09:29 AM
Gisborne HeraldFrost fans to the rescueGisborne winemaker Geoff Wright was on the money with his forecast this week, bringing in a frost fan to protect this year’s grapes. “Our Ormond Valley vineyard is known as the Grand Cru appellation of Gisborne. This location produces...02 Aug 09:02 AM
Gisborne HeraldEnvironmental scientist to talk about ‘degrowth’“Managed degrowth” is the subject of a public address to be given by leading environmental scientist and fresh-water ecologist Dr Mike Joy, in Gisborne next Tuesday. The talk will be in the St Andrew’s Community Centre, Cobden St, at 7.30pm...02 Aug 08:58 AM
Gisborne HeraldNew exhibitors at home and lifestyle expoVendors are gearing up for what they expect to be another successful Gisborne Home & Lifestyle Expo this weekend. Event coordinator Andy Searle said the event was “jam-packed” with exhibitors from Gisborne “and all over New Zealand” who...02 Aug 08:57 AM
Gisborne HeraldBeau all set to enjoy new warm, dry Kāinga Ora homeMore new homes here have been opened up for their new residents. Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities east north island regional director Naomi Whitewood, (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi) said 12 new public homes were blessed by kaikarakia Morehu...02 Aug 08:55 AM
Gisborne HeraldRoad to close at Trafford’s Hill for asphaltingOvernight closures on State Highway 2 at Trafford’s Hill, north of Gisborne, will be in place next week to complete asphalt resurfacing. The stretch of SH2 between Matawai and the Waioeka Gorge will close at 7pm on Monday (August 7) and reopen at...02 Aug 08:47 AM
Gisborne HeraldSH2 to Napier a priority in National Party's road packageThe National Party’s newly-announced East Coast Resilience Transport Package will include the priority upgrading of State Highway 2 between Napier and Gisborne, says East Coast candidate Dana Kirkpatrick. In the months following Cyclone Gabrielle...02 Aug 08:45 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne Herald‘Tugboat ballet’ among events at wharf openingEastland Port had a quiet July with only six ships berthed, taking more than 125,000 tonnes of logs out of the region. An Eastland Port spokesperson said there was a fair amount of weather delay. “Also a lack of cargo coming in, which reflects the...02 Aug 08:40 AM
Gisborne HeraldCost sharing and buyout proposal ‘within fortnight’ for Category 3 homesGisborne District Council says it will be in a position to take a proposal for cost sharing and the buyout of Category 3 homes to the community in the next couple of weeks. This follows the Government’s announcement this week on the Hawke’s Bay...02 Aug 08:36 AM
Gisborne HeraldSmaller net surplus: council's finances in worse shape than expectedGisborne District Council’s finances are in worse shape than expected, a new report shows. A draft full-year summary financial report provided to GDC’s finance committee revealed that for the 11 months ending May 31, 2023, GDC had a net surplus...02 Aug 08:34 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldRoaming dogs claim more pregnant ewesFor the second time in 10 days, pregnant sheep have been killed by roaming dogs in the district, this time in a paddock alongside Whatatutu Road on Amua Station. Nine heavily in-lamb ewes were killed there on Monday night. This follows the slaughter...02 Aug 08:20 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldGHL's $2.5m dividend disappears due to cyclone impacts on Tauwhareparae FarmsImpacts from Cyclone Gabrielle mean council’s trading arm cannot pay declared $2.5m dividend.02 Aug 08:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCoffey has big asset of name recognitionAfter the disastrous start to last week, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Labour would have been pleased to start this one on a positive note by announcing that Tāmati Coffey will contest the East Coast seat. Hipkins could have been excused for...01 Aug 10:40 AM
OpinionMedia bias bad for democracyI searched for a media update on #nznationalparty MP Dr Reti but can’t find any new stories since last week. Surely his breach of privacy and ethical principles should top a rumour of more than a year old and a remark about a cry baby or a bike...01 Aug 10:38 AM
OpinionInstructions in Genesis not what world needsRe: Worship Services page, July 29 Christian Comment. I challenge Esther Henderson’s Saturday Christian Comment opinion on Genesis’s Biblical account of creation regarding, “Be fruitful and increase in number”, stewardship, exploiting the...01 Aug 10:38 AM
OpinionPower check sought at Waerenga-o-KuriI have a problem with my power supplier, Contact Energy, which has been estimating — not reading my power meters — since last December, despite emails sent to them. My farm is located in Waerenga-o-Kuri. I would be grateful to hear from anyone...01 Aug 10:37 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldHunters urged to target feral goatsThe organisers of a new hunting competition are hoping it will encourage hunters to target feral goats. The Department of Conservation (DoC) and New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) have teamed up to launch the nationwide competition, which...01 Aug 09:44 AM
Gisborne HeraldDriver sought after crash at roundaboutPolice continue to look for the driver of a vehicle involved in an incident in the city yesterday morning in which a vehicle was struck at the Derby Street-Gladstone Road roundabout. At around 8.45am yesterday police in an unmarked patrol car...01 Aug 09:41 AM
Gisborne HeraldLaunch aborted at last minuteRocket Lab’s latest launch from Mahia has been delayed, after Sunday’s launch was aborted on ignition. “In the final seconds before lift-off, Electron’s flight computer actively monitors a wide range of vehicle performance parameters, and...01 Aug 09:40 AM
Gisborne HeraldWatches and warnings issued as south-west blast imminentThe weather is once again about to take a turn for the worse, with a cold, south-west blast forecast to hit the district mid-week. MetService has issued a number of watches and warnings, with a cold and strong south-west flow predicted to spread...01 Aug 09:39 AM
Gisborne HeraldImpact of severe weather on young people to be studiedA new project, looking at how the severe weather that hit many parts of the North Island earlier this year has impacted the wellbeing of young people, starts today. The Extreme Weather Survey is being led by the Waipapa Taumata Rau University of...01 Aug 09:36 AM
Gisborne HeraldFamily to start private search for Joseph Ahuririby Neil Reid, NZ Herald Ahead of the resumption of the private search for missing father-of-eight Joseph Ahuriri, his aunt has revealed he had undertaken his fateful drive during the peak of Cyclone Gabrielle on a mission to “flog” her expensive...01 Aug 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldCoffey promises to champion the CoastLabour’s hastily chosen new East Coast candidate Tāmati Coffey wants to put the “mighty” back into East Coast. Mr Coffey, first elected to Parliament in 2017, planned to retire from politics in 2023. But the sudden demise of rising Labour...01 Aug 09:25 AM
Gisborne HeraldAwhi Te AwaRobyn Wilkie writes about her years of planting on the banks of the Waimata River — and the day friends came to help after Cyclone Gabrielle01 Aug 09:20 AM
