Let’s march
We should have a Rail Action Group meeting to get the railway line fixed. We need a march down the main street with big signs to get the trains back. I am missing them badly. May Ruby
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Gisborne Property 26.04.24
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LeaderBrand's 'mega-greenhouse' officially opened
LeaderBrand officially opened its new “mega-greenhouse” in Tucker Road last week and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones (pictured above) spoke and cut the ribbon to do the honours. Head of the Regional Economic Development and Investment...
Gisborne Herald 24.04.24
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Crusaders should not be dismissed
Sport is tumultuous by nature and often knee-jerk reactions dominate the headlines. In the case of the Crusaders’ faltering start to the Super Rugby Pacific season under new head coach Rob Penney, the criticism has been swift and loud. Yet, amidst...
Developing a vibrant city centre in the digital age
I love Gisborne and my large extended family live here, but I live in Wellington. I work for the government saving money by helping reduce taxpayer spend on commodity digital technologies and services. My job requires me to understand the impact of...
Asphalting work schedule for SH35 updated
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has revised its schedule for upcoming overnight road asphalting work on State Highway 35 in and near Gisborne. Detours will be in place throughout all stages of the work. The closures will require a combination of...
Sold-out Six60 concert in Tokomaru Bay ‘epic’
The Te Puka tavern in Tokomaru Bay hosted music royalty on Monday night when Six60 played a sold-out gig as part of their Grassroots Tour. Te Puka Tavern GM Chris Woodney said the concert was a huge success and everything went off without a hitch...
St John MIST vehicle ‘a pretty cool piece of kit’
A new Major Incident Support Team (MIST) vehicle for St John in Tairāwhiti was dedicated on Friday at the St John base in Bright Street. The Mercedes-Benz vehicle contains vital equipment in bulk quantities, stretchers, an inflatable rescue...
The unknown battle: More than 1000 Kiwi soldiers killed at La Basse-Ville
More than a thousand Kiwi soldiers killed at La Basse-Ville.
Manawanui commander the guest speaker at the Cenotaph
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Tribute to those who kept ‘home fires burning’
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Anzac Day TV coverage from C Company Memorial House
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Arrest after police car rammed in Tolaga Bay
A man was arrested after an incident in Tolaga Bay yesterday morning in which a police car was rammed and damaged. Officers were conducting routine inquiries in the township at around 7am when a man fled from a Paroa Road address. Police allege...
New-look Gisborne Herald starts next week
The Gisborne Herald undergoes a design and content refresh from Wednesday, May 1. As you will have read in March, The Gisborne Herald is now owned by NZME (New Zealand Media and Entertainment). NZME publishes five regional daily newspapers, 15...
Gisborne brawl deaths: Complex investigation continues with focus on being 'methodical'
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Police might have upper hand on pay
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Domestic air travellers subsidise rest of Air NZ
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Thanks GDC for beginning transport transformation
Shut up Simin. I’m sick of you exhorting us all to use fossil fuels and drive everywhere. Last week I took my life in my hands, wheeling my bike across Roebuck Road. It shouldn’t be that dangerous! If only Gisborne had an industrial/heavy...
Hypocrisy, virtue signalling are costly for taxpayers . . .
I was shocked to read that our Government signed off a $41m clean energy transition deal with the Asian Development Bank last week (RNZ story). The Asian Development Bank’s Energy Transition Mechanism uses public and private finance to accelerate...
Embracing gift, well done
Re: Loss but never lost, April 20 article. An open letter to Tanith. Our first meeting when you were eight, standing alongside your humble and outstanding grandparents — wonderful! Watching you up close for a short season, then occasional meetings...
An undemocratic inequity
Re A. Casey’s letter, April 18. You ask why commercial fishers can take 52mm concession crays when amateur fishers cannot — even if people legally own the fishery and not commercial. You say the juvenile catch is down 80 percent, meaning the...
Lack of 24hr GP service
Oh the joys of overcooked technology! Now, if a family member is seriously ill, instead of just one phone number, you can spend your time chasing around eight—yes, eight—potential sources of help. Thursday’s story about the lack of any...
A cartoon coincidence . . .
Friday, April 19, The Gisborne Herald’s cartoon — an unfortunate and bizarre coincidence . . . but even the late, great Murray Ball knew the character of these unpredictable “rogue” creatures!! JE Hansen
Rescue chopper Anzac flyover brings back Air Force memories
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Eight-mission week for chopper
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Not guilty pleas following rainbow crossing incidents
Six people charged with offences connected to the rainbow crossing in Gladstone Road in the city centre pleaded not guilty in Gisborne District Court yesterday. The alleged offences relate to incidents on separate dates last month. Leighton Packer...
Multicultural Hub opens in Gladstone Road
The Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council (TMC) are delighted to announce the opening of a hub on the main street. The Multicultural Hub will provide a welcoming space for migrant and ethnic communities to connect, share experiences and access support...
Govt job cuts have people ‘walking on eggshells’
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Changes in the wind for navigation safety bylaw
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Farmers hoping for rain
A lack of rain across Tairāwhiti is starting to bite for pastoral farmers in some parts of the district and they are hoping for decent falls in the next month. Drier-than-wanted conditions continue to have an impact on the flush of feed required...
New-look Gisborne Herald starts next week
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A time to remember
A personal remembrance . . . that is how Campbell MacFarlane describes the service flags and the flags of New Zealand and Australia displayed outside his home as Anzac Day approaches. His neighbours have told him they enjoy the display. Mr...