Gisborne HeraldMinister calls in on Turanga HealthAssociate Minister of Health Peeni Henare has welcomed a report into the progress of Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority, published yesterday. “The Minister of Health and I wanted to better understand the early progress Te Aka Whai Or...04 Aug 08:58 AM
Gisborne HeraldEWC welcomes Govt responseEastland Wood Council Te Kaunihera Pororakau o Te Tairāwhiti, in conjunction with member forestry companies, has welcomed the Government’s response to the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use following this summer’s devastating cyclones. “It is...04 Aug 08:55 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldResponse to Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use ‘inadequate’ — iwiThe Government yesterday announced the first steps in responding to recommendations from the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use here, leaving one local iwi leader to claim none of their key recommendations had been listened to. “I cannot support...04 Aug 08:50 AM
Gisborne HeraldKeeping kina on the tableWorking to enhance the size of the roe from malnourished kina while also supporting the restoration of kelp forests and marine ecosystems is the goal of a new project involving Ngāti Porou fisheries. The 18-month Kinanomics project, led by natural...04 Aug 08:45 AM
Gisborne HeraldFrustration in Tairāwhiti over ministerial land-use responseThe Government announcement in response to a damning East Coast land- use inquiry has received a fiery reception from pockets of the Tairāwhiti community. 04 Aug 08:38 AM
Gisborne HeraldGovernment announces first responses to Ministerial Land Use inquiryThe Government is backing a comprehensive package of action around land use in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa, Environment Minister David Parker and Forestry Minister Peeni Henare announced today..03 Aug 11:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGHL asset decisions harder to make nowNews this week that Gisborne Holdings Ltd is not able to pay a $2.5m dividend it had previously declared for owner Gisborne District Council — following its $4.1m sale of most of the former St Mary’s site in Childers Road — was telegraphed in...03 Aug 09:24 AM
OpinionSahel coups and the mini-Great GameGwynne Dyer If you are a democratically elected leader in one of Africa’s Sahel countries and you suspect the army is plotting to overthrow you, what’s the best counter-measure? Should you: A) appoint the army’s senior officers as ambassadors...03 Aug 09:23 AM
OpinionContext sought on EGL executive pay, profitRe: Testing year but progress noted, July 29 story. Matt Todd notes “that it has been a tough year for everyone in Tairāwhiti and Eastland Group is no exception”. Although, it could be said that the employees of Eastland Group are an exception...03 Aug 09:21 AM
OpinionTime people came first, not sectional interestsThe National Party was formed in 1935 by conservative businessmen and farmers. For them, business comes first, then farmers. People come next. In this regard, they are dangerous. Left-wing parties are the same. Call me naive, unrealistic or any...03 Aug 09:20 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldMP McKelvie’s visit focuses on seniorsFour-term MP Ian McKelvie says he senses an electorate looking positively at National in election year. The Rangitikei MP was in Gisborne this week with the party’s East Coast candidate Dana Kirkpatrick, with both saying the party would work hard...03 Aug 09:09 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldLandlord ordered to pay damages for harassing tenantA woman’s “terrifying” experience renting a house in Tamarau has ended with her landlord being ordered to pay her damages for harassment, verbal abuse, and late filing of her bond. The woman told the Tenancy Tribunal she felt unsafe and...03 Aug 09:05 AM
Gisborne HeraldForestry taking steps against ‘future risk’WITH the government expected to update progress on implementing recommendations from the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti and Wairoa, forestry industry bodies say they have already implemented “a suite of sector-led measures” as...03 Aug 09:01 AM
Gisborne HeraldCharity dog trials under way at RDAThe action started in the annual J and T Hickey Charity Sheep dog trial this morning, held as usual in the Riding Cub for the Disabled complex at the Showgrounds Park. The 120 runs will be divided up today and tomorrow, ahead of a final run-off on...03 Aug 08:58 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldGrape pruning skills ‘another big step up’Thompson’s Horticulture from Gisborne and Ōpōtiki had a great day at the annual Silver Secateurs grapevine pruning competition at the Ashwood Estate vineyards at Makaraka on Monday. The company’s pruners came away with a stack of prizes. They...03 Aug 08:55 AM
Gisborne HeraldChief Ombudsman advocates iwi empowerment in cyclone-hit regionsChief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is calling on the government and local councils to empower iwi on the back of a visit to cyclone-hit areas. Boshier travelled to Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay this week to meet with affected communities who are still...03 Aug 08:52 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldTree lucerne benefits for bees and land extolled by bee expert Barry FosterBarry Foster is often called on for his expert knowledge. Here he talks about the advantages of tree lucerne for bee sustainability. It’s fair to say Barry Foster is mad about bees. There’s a bee welcome mat at his front door, which is...03 Aug 08:45 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldImmediate start on repairing highwaysA whopping $377 million worth of roading and infrastructure projects aimed at rebuilding the region’s cyclone-battered highways will get under way immediately, with still more funding to come, Waka Kotahi says. The Government this week announced...03 Aug 08:39 AM
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
