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A conflict of interest?

One of New Zealand's diplomatic relations is actually not with another country, but with a peculiar legal corporate person under international law called the Holy See. The Holy See is often mistakenly referred to as the Vatican. However, the Vatican...

Fog disrupts air travel this morning

A blanket of thick fog at Auckland Airport delayed people travelling in and out of Gisborne by plane this morning. The 6.15 flight from Gisborne Airport was delayed until just before 9am and the 9.40am flight was cancelled. The 10.45 flight out of...

Back on the beaches

Contractors yesterday began the $52,000 further “partial” clean-up of the city beachfront, targeting the considerable amount of driftwood debris between Grey Street and Beacon Street Reserve. Work is expected to be finished by Friday. Gisborne...

GDC works through 118 submissions on pool fees

Gisborne District Council is working through 118 submissions for the final fees and charges of the Kiwa Pools following community consultation. The $46 million complex is set to open in March 2023, but local swimming club Comet expressed concern last...

Historic bells add public appeal to walkway

Two historic fire bells in a specially-made belfrey are now on permanent display near Peel Street Bridge to the delight of the man who instigated their relocation project. Contractor Currie Construction started installing the belfry (bell tower) next...

Here’s mud in your eye

Students nationwide have reportedly been complaining about doing the annual school cross-country but these participants had no problems at Lytton and Campion College’s versions this week. Recent rain made for plenty of mud and a few obstacles...

Big day out model will go national

CAREERS Industry big day out (IBDO) was so successful here it will be rolled out to the rest of the country, says Careers New Zealand education to employment connections adviser Kim Holland. The IBDO engaged school students with a range of career...

DIY smoke alarm advice next week

DAYLIGHT Saving is just around the corner, and Fire and Emergency NZ and the Bunnings store in Gisborne will run DIY workshops on smoke alarms during the weekend of the changeover. The initiative will provide information and advice on how to select...

Lifeguard awards of excellence

The Gisborne-Tairāwhiti Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence will be presented tonight, recognising the top rescues and sporting achievements of Gisborne and East Coast surf lifeguards in the past year. The awards acknowledge lifeguards across Uaw...

Summer snaps

Beaches and water were the main themes among more than 300 pictures sent in for the summer photo competition The Gisborne Herald ran on our Facebook page. There were so many amazing pictures it was difficult to choose a winner but we had to, so...

Rescue chopper needs your support

MORE than 7500 missions were flown by rescue helicopters around New Zealand last year including 145 in the Gisborne-East Coast region. As part of this month’s nationwide Westpac Chopper Appeal, the Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust is asking people...

Powerful vocals wow the crowd

Young musicians put on a show for their aspiring juniors at Girls' High this week as they prepped for the upcoming Smokefreerockquest. The concert was a warm-up for the regional heats, which are scheduled to take place at War Memorial Theatre...

Takitimu is a Gisborne icon, needs funding

Three months ago The Gisborne Herald ran a story about the historic Takitimu launch which graces our port. It was about how more money was needed to secure the boat’s future in Gisborne. Thousands of hours have been spent by devoted people making...

Tairawhiti’s sustainable blue economy

A Te Tai Pari Wananga (meeting) this week will talk about opportunities to grow the East Coast blue economy in Gisborne. Hikurangi Enterprises is collaborating with East Coast hapu, the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge and Cawthron...

Ernslaw One fined for Tolaga storm debris damage, CEO speaks of ‘regret’

The last remaining forest company responsible for part of a mammoth raft of wood that ravaged Tolaga Bay during storms four years ago has been sentenced. Ernslaw One Limited, which manages Uawa Forest for the owner company Timbergrow Ltd, was...

Tapping community workers to control weeds?

COMMUNITY service workers could play a role in tackling Gisborne’s weed problem, a district councillor has said.“I have spoken to people at community services, and heard they often struggle to find tasks for [community service workers] to do,”...