Gisborne HeraldCyclones cost sheep and beef farmers up to $385mImpacts for Gisborne-East Coast sheep and beef farmers estimated at $112m-$128m: B+LNZ Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle cost sheep and beef farmers in the Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Tararua and Wairarapa regions between $336 million and $385m, according to...06 Jun 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldProtecting whio in WaioekaThe primary goal for Eastern Whio Link (EWL), a hunter and fishermen-led local project, has always been to protect New Zealand’s only endemic blue duck (whio). A mana whenua-led group, EWL is also being supported by Blood Origins which is...05 Jun 05:14 PM
Gisborne HeraldLeaderBrand founder Murray McPhail honoured for services to horticultureLeaderBrand founder Murray McPhail was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (NZOM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List for his services to horticulture. Mr McPhail founded the diverse horticulture business in 1975, introducing...05 Jun 04:55 PM
Gisborne HeraldNgāti Porou leader Selwyn Parata receives knighthood in King's Birthday HonoursA life of service to Māori has earned Ngāti Porou leader Selwyn Tanetoa Parata a knighthood in this year’s King’s Honours List. Sir Selwyn (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu) was named a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his...05 Jun 04:46 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldRed cattle ready for saleThe ‘red’ cattle get their chance to shine in the sales rings next week when Mokairau Herefords at Whangara and Wilencote at Ngatapa present their rising two-year-olds this sales season. The Reeves family at Mokairau will have 26 young sires all...03 Jun 10:14 AM
Gisborne HeraldPrices similar in smaller saleA smaller yarding of 1548 sheep was sent to the weekly Matawhero Saleyards yesterday, prices paid being similar to those at recent sales. The bulk of the numbers consisted of 1295 store male lambs. The best price paid for these was $144 for 237...03 Jun 10:12 AM
OpinionFix health system, back doctors and nursesPauline E Tangiora What has happened to the reform of our health system? Getting this right should have been the priority leading up to July last year when the district health boards were disestablished. So many people are falling by the wayside. It...02 Jun 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGovt will need to fund lion’s shareLocal politicians in cyclone and flood-hit regions around the North Island have responded cautiously to the Government’s announcement this week about the co-funding of buyout offers for almost 700 homeowners in the highest risk areas, and flood...02 Jun 05:28 PM
OpinionWays forward for forestrySheldon Drummond spoke to U3A this week and last month about “Slash and Forestry — A Way Forward”. What an inspirational man with a long practical and academic career in the forestry industry both in NZ and overseas. I am concerned that the...02 Jun 05:27 PM
OpinionKeep pushing for what is needed to live safelyRe: “Forgotten road”, June 1 story. The GDC refer to the road leading into a property, Number 37 Branson Rd, as being on private property. My husband and I bought half an acre there in 1999, built a home and lived there until 15th May 2015. Our...02 Jun 05:26 PM
OpinionLoss for Comet and KiwaWhen decisions are made there will always be questions raised. The GDC staff and an outside consultant made the call to appoint an Australian-based operation to deliver learn-to-swim lessons at the new Kiwa Pools. Perhaps their tender was more...02 Jun 05:26 PM
OpinionSaddenedHello fellow ratepayers, My awesome grandchildren have been learning how to swim with Comet who have done an amazing job. I have just learnt that Gisborne District Council has not renewed the contract for Learn to Swim but has given the contract to...02 Jun 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldRenovation of school cafeteria creates commercial kitchen for Gisborne Boys’ High schoolProviding fresh and nutritious meals in schools is the core philosophy behind Gisborne Boys’ High’s newly renovated commercial kitchen. Principal Tom Cairns said the school applied last year to the Ministry of Education for the Healthy Lunches...02 Jun 05:24 PM
Gisborne HeraldOil spill exercise in harbour next weekA training day on how to respond to an oil spill will be held at the inner harbour boat ramp on Wednesday. The exercise will be headed by Tairāwhiti regional on-scene commander Phil Nickerson and will include staff from Gisborne District Council...02 Jun 05:21 PM
Gisborne HeraldSignificant help needed for Category 3 damaged propertiesGisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says the region needs “significant help” as it recovers from eight severe weather events across a 20-month period. Her comments follow the Thursday announcement that the Government would stump up cash to help...02 Jun 05:09 PM
Gisborne HeraldKōrero of excitement, commitment at courtThe mahi for Tangatarite to beome a service as part of the Te Ao Mārama vision for the Gisborne District Court was celebrated and acknowledged yesterday by those working to see change in the justice system. Tangatarite is the name for the...02 Jun 05:04 PM
Gisborne HeraldFound vehicle, then 'Bubs': lucky escape for Ruatoria grandfatherHeartfelt thanks from family after two spend hours searching for grandfather A Ruatoria grandfather had a lucky escape from floodwaters on Monday night thanks to the rescue efforts of his neighbour and local police. Albert “Bubs” Woodford, aged...02 Jun 05:04 PM
Gisborne HeraldCar crash at ManutukeEmergency services were called out yesterday to a crash on Waingake Road at Manutuke. A vehicle left the road and hit a bank. Fire crews from Gisborne and Manutuke were mobilised, but the Gisborne crew was recalled. A senior firefighter said it was...02 Jun 05:03 PM
Gisborne HeraldCold southerlies due as low sweeps in next weekAnother dose of wet weather and a switch to cooler conditions appears to be on the way for the Gisborne-East Coast region next week. Weather modelling indicates rain and wind from the north on Monday, sweeping into the wider Bay of Plenty region and...02 Jun 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldLove Letters an absolute delightREVIEW The dying art of writing letters to convey news and matters of the heart was celebrated at Evolution Theatre on Thursday — and last night, and tonight . A R Gurney’s heartfelt epistolary play Love Letters is a 1988 play in which two close...02 Jun 05:02 PM
Gisborne HeraldRocket Lab signs deal to launch LEO 3 satelliteRocket Lab this week announced it has signed a deal to launch the LEO 3 satellite for global satellite operator Telesat from its Mahia space port. The satellite has been built and manifested to Electron by mission management provider and satellite...02 Jun 05:00 PM
Gisborne HeraldComet Swimming Club loses to offshore companyClub's dreams dashed as GDC decides to give tender for swim school to Australian company, in a “fair and robust process” 02 Jun 04:57 PM
Gisborne HeraldRe-housing champion departs regionThe man spearheading a Gisborne initiative to house those displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle has departed the region. But Willie Te Aho is assuring affected parties the show will go on. Following February’s weather events, Te Aho mobilised and...02 Jun 04:56 PM
Gisborne HeraldScheme to help stalled housing developments in TairāwhitiTairāwhiti has been named as a key priority region in a Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) scheme aimed at supporting residential housing developments. The second round of applications for the Build Ready Development pathway is now...02 Jun 04:54 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne Herald‘Look for opportunities in challenges’: accountantJen Mildenhall is buzzing. She’s just back from the Primary Sector Conference 2023 and her mind is bubbling with all she has seen and heard there. And she’s excited to share it. Her passion is palpable, but then again, anyone who knows Jen knows...02 Jun 04:30 PM
OpinionYet another article on AIGwynne Dyer I’m looking at a headline this morning that screams “AI Creators Fear the Extinction of Humanity”, and I suppose they could turn out to be right. But it’s still a bit early to declare a global emergency and turn all the machines...02 Jun 04:23 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldCombatting the ‘crisis beneath our feet’Chat for a while with Respond creator Dugald Hamilton and you learn very quickly that he is driven to ensure the world becomes a better place for future generations. It’s all about the impact excessive amounts of chemicals have had on the soil...02 Jun 04:22 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldGuarding farm animals against Leptospirosisby Dr Andrew Cribb, East Coast Farm Vets With an incredible amount of rain over the last year it’s not surprising there have been cases of Leptospirosis in farm animals, as well as working dogs. Leptospirosis is caused by the bacteria Leptospir...02 Jun 04:14 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldMāhia local breaking down barriers with fencesFencing has provided Eliza Maher with so much more than a practical skill. “If I can build a fence, I can do anything,” says the 25-year-old from Māhia. She grew up around fencing, helping her dad Bruce and sometimes accompanied by mum Julie...02 Jun 03:31 PM
OpinionWhat is JT’s Plan E?Maori Paati president John Tamihere’s crawl back to the Beehive has no bounds. Plan A: Sued the Labour Party in 2019 after renewal of membership was rejected. Fail. Plan B: Illegal $500,000 loan from his Waipareira Charitable Trust to fund his...02 Jun 10:59 AM
OpinionShame on forest ownersJust watched Paddy Gower Has Issues re logging slash. The blame for pine slash lies fairly and squarely with the forest owners. They are the ones who dictate what becomes of slash, screw the logging contractors for lower harvesting prices and set...02 Jun 10:58 AM
OpinionAgriculture highly exposed to climate changeRe: Farmers facing high inflation, May 31 story. It is great that Beef and Lamb NZ CEO Sam McIvor confirms “New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are playing their part to address climate change, improving our waterways, and protecting New...02 Jun 10:58 AM
OpinionA big ask? Hypocrisy reeks to heavenSimin Williams When Kerry Worsnop wrote a column to bring the failure of the 111 system during Cyclone Gabrielle to our attention, Bob Hughes had the audacity to dismiss it heartlessly saying “Keeping 111 going during events like this is a big...02 Jun 08:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHomeowners hit worst by cyclone learning their fateThe homeowners worst affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent flooding events have been getting the news they were both waiting for and dreading, on the risk and rebuild status of their property. Seventeen homeowners in Tairāwhiti have been...02 Jun 08:32 AM
