Mayor Rehette Stoltz will be among the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Pink Ribbon Appeal collectors this weekend. Collectors will be shaking pink buckets around Gisborne on Friday and Saturday with the mayor appearing at the Farmers Market on Saturday...
The BNZ bank claims it lost $151,500 due to a Gisborne woman’s attempts at fraudulent transactions totalling $869,000. Christina Judith Jamie Lissington, 28, managed to get $147,293 — none of which was recovered — after discovering she could...
The opening of the Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club’s new home was a wonderful day for the district’s oldest surf lifesaving club and could also be the harbinger of a new era for the city’s main beach. With its improved storage, lifeguard tower...
The name of the Wairoa meat worker who died in an accident at the Affco Wairoa plant last Wednesday has been made public as a WorkSafe New Zealand inquiry continues. He was 61-year-old Alfred Edwards, who was a long-time employee at the plant. Mr...
A Gisborne drug dealer jailed for 10 years in 2018 is facing charges for continued drug offending from behind bars, court documents show. Thomas Cheng, a Singaporean national, was a party last year to court proceedings in which the Commissioner for...
THE late Staff Sergeant Murray Derbyshire was farewelled with full military honours on Saturday
Security and police staff sprang into action in Gisborne District Court when a young man upset at being jailed jumped the dock and made a desperate attempt to escape. Lynton Peneha, 20, had just received a 12-month prison term when he tried his luck...
During the past few weeks since the election, we have been through a “swearing in” process for the newly elected council that has justifiably gained many photo opportunities and chances for establishing a modus operandi that is unique. The Mayor...
Gisborne Herald readers have given a big thumbs up to a cull of pigeons in the city centre. When asked if they think pigeons in Gisborne city should be culled, 72 percent of respondents to this week’s Gisborne Herald Web Poll said “yes”.The web...
In response to Gavin Maclean’s wonderful English language lesson wrapped up in a piece of history, I disagree that dual naming is either clumsy, or meaningless . . .A dual name Turanganui a Kiwa/Poverty Bay will allow us all the opportunity to...
GISBORNE is an ideal location for an aviation school training base, which has opened for business here. Eagle Flight Training Ltd, a flight training provider based at Ardmore Airport in Auckland, is operating the training facility in Gisborne, with...
Two of Gisborne’s three MPs will vote against ACT MP David Seymour’s End of Life Choice member’s bill during its second reading this month. Labour list MP Kiri Allan is the exception, but she may not vote for the bill at its third reading —...
GREED, theft, mess and terrible treatment of hard-working volunteers was a sad reality of the day, said Heart of Gisborne manager Lana Davy about the Kids’ Christmas Street Carnival held at Peel Street and in Treble Court yesterday. Ms Davy said...
The rich whiff of sheep poo from the pens greeted visitors to the Wairoa A&P Show, an aromatic reminder this is New Zealand where the Show goes on. The shearing, rodeo and equestrian competitions were the most keenly attended events while others...
A flurry of house moves in Gisborne is helping re-purpose second-hand clothes for overseas visitors, and helping local charities in the process. Gisborne-based op-shops have reported a busy holiday period with an increase in both donations from...
In these weird, terrible and wonderful times, I wanted to share my thoughts from an education design perspective. I believe we have reached a crossroads in how and why we learn that is of historical significance. How do I know this?On Wednesday...
For his philanthropy and services to the community Gisborne businessman Barry Atkinson has been recognised in the 2018 New Year’s Honours List as a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM).Mr Atkinson founded Gisborne company Electrinet and...
WITH short yardings of store lambs coming out and a solid demand from local farmers well supplied with good grass, the strong market for them at Matawhero yesterday was not unexpected. A total of 1863 lambs and a couple of pens of prime sheep...
CITY water use fell dramatically after the council imposed the first water restrictions before Christmas. Water utilities manager Neville West says the public response to the call to conserve water has been huge. The city water demand had averaged...
What’s in a name?Aaron’s pretty bland. You don’t get too many zany Aarons, but I would say that. Brenton is rather ordinary, too, although New Zealanders will probably avoid giving their children that name following the horrifying Christchurch...
Ideally we all have a vision of a wastewater-free bay . . . after all, dreams are free. Unfortunately the cash needed to achieve our dreams is not. I do not believe councillors should base their wastewater treatment decision on a survey that...
The possibility of technology becoming the next biggest industry in Tairawhiti is one step closer. Global tech companies, New Zealand exporters and the country’s top tech talent converge on the city today for a groundbreaking event to unlock the...
THE LABOUR Party’s State of Gisborne “party” last night proved a popular affair with close to 100 people packed into the already tightly-spaced Verve Cafe and Bar. In a speech that covered youth opportunities, employment, education, healthcare...
Gisborne District Council is acknowledging “significant legal and reputational risk” in relation to the wastewater treatment option it included in its 2018-2028 Long-Term Plan (LTP) — which involves a $24.3 million upgrade, but to be more...
The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme for 2018 started with a three-hour workshop for teachers, students and coaches at Gisborne’s Cosmopolitan Club. Lytton High School, Campion College and Gisborne Girls’and Boys’ high schools were...
The news and the letters last week were typical of the discussions that take place through this column, and the prejudice that exists among the participants. Firstly the logging truck vs tractor accident — did the tractor drive in front of the...
New lighting under shop verandas in the city will be trialled to investigate a long-term solution to improve visibility and security. Tairawhiti Roads general manager Dave Hadfield says the LED lights will be mounted vertically against existing light...
Five student entrepreneurs from Gisborne Boys' High School are on fire over their new business — Eco Starters. Max Briant, Rewiti Ropiha, Jacob Corrin, Eni Sinoti and Matariki Te Hau started their business selling eco fire starters earlier this...
All three mayoral candidates were given a good hearing by more than 100 residents at Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village, but it was 72-year-old resident Susan Sligo who brought the house down. Rehette Stoltz, Meredith Akuhata-Brown and Ross Meurant...
Great work Naomi and Kainga Ora in addressing our local housing crisis (Sept 27 story). Partnering up with iwi and Maori housing organisations is a fantastic concept, enabling whanau to get into affordable housing. Intensification/more homes on...
A teacher aide at Gisborne Boys' High School who admitted dealing drugs has been granted a discharge without conviction. Kereopa Ria, 20, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for supply — an offence punishable by up to eight years'...
A “rock concert” featuring paint brushes as instruments was enjoyed at a free community and family friendly event at the Botanical Gardens yesterday. Hine-Rotu Taylor set up a free rock-painting event for children and families through Facebook...
Gisborne families caught up in the collapse of A1homes had to read in the national news that a “lifeline” and a “ray of hope” was being offered to them. Three families spoken to this morning had not heard anything from the company...