Gisborne-based artist Amanda Rutherford has her first solo exhibition at Matawhero Art Gallery. Photo / Malcolm Rutherford
FRIDAY
Community Karakia & Waiata: This kaupapa started in te wiki o te reo Māori 2025 and has continued to hold space for community to gather, connect and give thanks with song and line dancing. Treble Court Fountain or Haututu Hacklab. 8.30am-9.30am. 7/33 Peel St (Treble Court). All community and whānau welcome.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) as The Boss in this biopic based on Warren Zanes’ book. Directed by Scott Cooper. 7pm, Dome Cinema and Bar. 38 Childers Rd. Text 0275902117 to book.
Friday Night Karaoke: Unleash your inner rockstar at the Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club. Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned pro, the mic is open and the vibes are high. Hosted by The Wiz and Lena. 7.30pm, Boulevard Bar, Cosmopolitan Club. 190 Derby St. Free entry.
Live music @ The Rivers: Featuring guitar, saxophone and flute played by Peter Shaw. The Rivers Restaurant and Bar, Gladstone Rd Bridge end of CBD, 8pm-9pm. Book on (06)8633733.
Jean McGreal Loomis exhibition: A retrospective exhibition by Gisborne artist Jean McGreal Loomis opens 5pm at Tairāwhiti Museum,10 Stout St.
Marlin & Tuna Hunt: One of Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club’s major tournaments of the year. Public welcome to head to the club and check out the fish at weigh-in (2pm to 8pm Friday and Saturday, 2pm-4pm Sunday).
SATURDAY
Tatapouri Bay Sunrise Yoga: Start your weekend off right with sunrise yoga at 7am. Led by certified yoga teachers. All levels welcome. Tatapouri Bay, 516 Whāngārā Rd.
My Opal Heart: Debut solo exhibition by Amanda Rutherford at Matawhero Art Gallery. Abstract works using found and scavenged materials and acrylic paint. Open 12pm-4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday. Matawhero Wines. 189 Riverpoint Rd.
Dumpweed (Blink-182 Tribute) and Dub Penguins (Sublime Tribute): See two tribute bands on their Double-Headed Monster Tour. 8pm-11.30pm, Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St.
Is This Thing On?: Film directed by Bradley Cooper, starring Laura Dern and Will Arnett. New York Film Festival closing night selection 2025. Odeon Multiplex. 8pm.
Marlin & Tuna Hunt: One of Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club’s major tournaments of the year. Public welcome to head to the club and check out the fish at weigh-in (2pm to 8pm Friday and Saturday, 2pm-4pm Sunday).
Longboarding Classic: The 31st edition of the Makorori Firstlight Longboard Surfing Classic, open, junior and over-40s division, every surfer in the draw to win a board shaped by “Jinx” Johnson, 7am-5pm.
SUNDAY
Tatapouri Bay Sunrise Yoga: Enjoy beachfront views as you stretch and strengthen, breathe and relax with sunrise yoga at 7am. Led by certified yoga teachers. All levels welcome. Tatapouri Bay, 516 Whāngārā Rd.
Silent Flute Taijiquan: A free one-hour Tai Chi Chuan (Mandarin)/Taijiquan (Cantonese) class open to everyone. No previous experience needed. 1pm, Botanical Gardens. Alternative wet weather location is Anytime Fitness Gym in Carnarvon St. Text 0210490722.
The Secret Agent: A slow-burning, award-winning political thriller. 6.30pm-8pm. Dome Cinema and Bar. 38 Childers Rd. Text 027590 2117 to book.
Marlin & Tuna Hunt: One of Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club’s major tournaments of the year. Public welcome to head to the club and check out the fish at weigh-in (2pm to 8pm Friday and Saturday, 2pm-4pm Sunday).
COMING UP
Contemporary Vocals Choir: A new community choir trained by vocal coach Letitia Lindeque. Tuesday, February 24. 6pm-8pm, Poverty Bay Bowling Club. Whataupoko. 111 Ormond Rd. $200 per term. Phone 0212396297
Evolution Theatre presents Blythe Spirit: An evening of sparkling comedy as Noël Coward’s classic whirls onto the stage, February 26-March 8. See Evolution Theatre Company website to book.
14th Annual Aotearoa Surf Film Festival: A curated night of world-class surf films from Aotearoa and across the globe. Dome Cinema & Bar. March 4, March 5. Tickets from www.asff.co.nz.
Hospice Tairāwhiti Wearable Arts Fashion Awards: Saturday, March 28. Entries now open, with the first round of judging on March 1. Open to all ages. Win great prizes, including tickets to WOW in Wellington. Go to the Hospice Tairāwhiti website for more information.
REGULAR EVENTS
MONDAYS
The 500 Card Club: Poverty Bay Bowling Club, 111 Ormond Rd, 1pm-4pm, $3. Phone Tony (06)8633468.
Fun Dancing Gisborne: Modern sequence and social ballroom. St Andrew’s Church hall, 176 Cobden St, 7.30pm-9.30pm, $7. Contact Kev or Isabel (06)8670074 or 0211812414.
Gisborne Choral Society: New choir members welcome at the society’s regular practice. St Andrew’s Church from 7pm.
Gisborne Orchestra rehearsals: Gisborne Intermediate School, 7.30pm-9pm. New players welcome. Contact Jill 021756364 or email gisborneorchestra@gmail.com.
Badminton Social Morning Club: Monday mornings weekly from 9am-11am. $5 a session. For more information, call Leslie 0274156872.
Badminton Summer Club: Adults and junior players, Year 11-plus. Mondays 7pm-9pm, new players welcome. Sub $120/$100 or $10/$8 casual fee. Contact Geoff 0276568222.
City of Gisborne Highland Pipe Band: Learn to play the pipes or drums. Learners and experienced players welcome. Learners start at 6.30pm, seniors 7.30pm-8.30pm. The Bandroom, 200 Childers Rd. For further information, phone/text 0274874480. Every Monday except public holidays.
Community Choir: Sing in harmony with others, beginning with some simple songs and building the repertoire over time. No experience needed. First session free. 6.30pm-8pm, EIT staff room, Derby St entrance. For further information, email Keren at keren.rickard@gmail.com or Sarah at skcleave@gmail.com.
TUESDAYS
Sun City Spinners: Poverty Bay Bowling Club, 111 Ormond Rd, 9am-11.30am, fees apply. Contact Dale (06)8675083 or email eastland@creativefibre.org.nz.
Gisborne Line Dancing: Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 4.30pm-7.30pm. Contact Kerry 0211024890.
Badminton Gisborne Pinoy Smashers: 6pm-9pm, Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd. Contact Alfred 0273072318.
WEDNESDAYS
Fifties Forward low-impact aerobics: YMCA, 447 Childers Rd, 9.30am. First class free, otherwise $2.
Mainly Music: A fun music group for preschoolers. St Andrew’s Church community centre, 176 Cobden St, 9.45am. $4/family. Contact Trish (06)8672789 or (06)8685513.
Gisborne Concert Band: 6.30pm-8pm, The Bandroom, 200 Childers Rd. If you play brass, woodwind or percussion, come and join. New musicians welcome.
THURSDAYS
Gisborne Line Dancing: Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 6pm-8pm. Contact Kerry 0211024890.
Gisborne Caledonian Society Practice: Social, modern and sequence dancing. Holy Trinity Church Hall, 70 Derby St, 7.30pm-9.30pm. $5. Contact Pat 0210497148.
FRIDAYS
Friday Stairs Workout: Meet at the lower carpark, Titirangi/Kaiti Hill, 5.55am, workout 6am-6.40am.
Bowls, burgers & bevvies at Poverty Bay Bowling Club: Keen to give bowls a go? Get along to Poverty Bay Bowling Club for an evening of social bowls, music and burgers. 5pm-7pm. 111 Ormond Rd.
SATURDAYS
Gisborne Farmers’ Market: A variety of fresh and prepared goods from local farmers and growers. Cnr Stout and Fitzherbert Sts, 9.30am-12.30pm.
Gisborne Parkrun: Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club, beach end of Grey St, 7.45am-10am. Register at parkrun.co.nz/gisborne/.
Pilates with Tilly: Tone, sculpt and flow. Saturdays and Sundays, 8am-9am. The Space, Yoga Coast Plus, 46 Makorori Beach Rd. Phone 0273311032 to book.
Tairāwhiti Coffin Club: BCR Joinery, 522 Gladstone Rd, 9am-10am. Details at tairawhiticc@gmail.com.
Tennis for all: Ormond Tennis Club, Hill Rd, Ormond, 2pm-4pm. For more information, phone (06)8625741 or (06)8625856.
SUNDAYS
Gisborne Walkers Club: 8am, meet at Mitre 10, 24 Derby St. Text 0278902224 for more info.
Dharma Practice and Meditation: Lama Damchoe leads dharma practice and meditation, followed by a shared lunch. 10am, Palpung Kagyu Samten Choling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 31 James St. All welcome.
Sunset Yoga: Beginner-friendly yoga flow overlooking Makorori Beach, finishing with tea at sunset. Small class sizes. 4.30pm-6pm. Contact Zoey 02102967107.
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
Lions Express Train rides: Starts near Gisborne Wainui Lions Junior Cycle Park, Centennial Marine Drive, 11am-3pm, weather permitting. $2.
Bottomless Brunch at Siduri Wine Bar: Enjoy two-hour brunch bookings at a cool CBD wine bar. Saturday and Sunday, 16 Peel St, 10am-2pm.
EACH WEEK
Mahjong Club (Monday and Thursday): Gisborne Town and Country Women’s Club, 42 Emily St, 12.30pm. Contact Margaret (06)8630144.
Tairāwhiti Menzshed (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday): Cnr Parkinson and Innes Sts, Saturday 9am-3pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9am–2pm. Details phone/text 0224650396.
Tairāwhiti Aviation Museum (Tuesday and Sunday): Gisborne Airport, Aerodrome Rd, 9am–3pm. $5 adults, under-12s free.
FORTNIGHTLY
Gisborne Country Music Club (1st and 3rd Sundays): Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 1pm-4pm, $5 visitors, $3 members, $1 children. Contact Flo (06)8677637, 0274946979 or email flo.pahuru@outlook.co.nz.
Gisborne Woodworking Club (2nd and 4th Saturdays and last Thursday): Green shed opposite Enterprise Aquatic Centre carpark, Nelson Rd, 10am to about noon. Contact Bill 0274 507719 or email gizzywheelers@gmail.com.
MONTHLY
Gizzy Monthly Market (1st Saturday): Locally produced crafts, food and products. Lawson Field Rose Garden, 7 Fitzherbert St, 9am-1pm, weather permitting.
Gas Guzzlers’ Breakfast (1st Sunday): Behind the courthouse on Reads Quay, 8.30am-11am.
Crop Swap (1st Sunday): Swap plants, produce, preserves, baking, books and more. Makaraka School carpark, 137 Main Rd, 2pm-3pm.
Irish Music Session (1st Sunday): The Rivers restaurant, 4pm-6pm. Contact Marty 0210557685.
Gisborne Floral Art Club (1st Monday): Waverley St hall, 9.30am-11.30am; (3rd Wednesday) Kahutia Bowling Club, 7pm.
Poverty Bay Blues Night (1st Tuesday): Dome Cinema, Poverty Bay Club, 6pm doors open, 7pm gig. $10 door sales, Blues Club members free, R18.
Ulysses Motorcycle Club (1st Tuesday): Bushmere Arms public bar, 673 Matawai Rd, Waerenga-a-Hika, 7.30pm. Contact Chris 0274602430.
Gisborne Friendship Group – formerly Gisborne Combined Club (1st Wednesday): For active retirees looking for friendship. Kahutia Bowling Club, 165 Cobden St, 9.30am, $5, includes morning tea. Register with Noelene (06)8684473 or Dianne (06)8674294.
U3A Gisborne (1st Thursday): Social interaction and learning for mature-aged folk. House of Breakthrough, cnr Lytton Rd and Ormond Rd, 9.30am, $2 at the door. Contact Diane 0274441073.
Prostate Support Group (2nd Tuesday): Cancer Society Rooms, 718 Gladstone Rd, 4.30pm. Inquiries 0210634515.
The Country Garden Club (2nd Tuesday): Waerenga-a-Hika Hall, 728 Matawai Rd, 7.30pm, $2. Contact Katrine (06)8672427.
Gisborne Proactive Club (3rd Wednesday): Retired people’s interest group. Watson Room, Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, 190 Derby St, 9.30am, $30/year sub and $5/meeting. Contact Malcolm (06)8672591 or 0272402590.
Gisborne Camera Club (3rd Thursday): Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 7.30pm. Details at gisbornecameraclub@gmail.com
Gisborne Sceptic Group (3rd Sunday): 11am. Details/venue (06)8673715 or (06)8677122.
Te Hāpara Garden and Floral Art Club (4th Tuesday): Redstone Room, Farmers Air Event Centre, Showgrounds Park, 2pm.
First City Toastmasters (1st and 3rd Tuesday): Become a confident speaker and leader. Adult Literacy Rooms, 1st floor, 100 Grey St, Gisborne, 6.15pm. Contact Helen 0221945671.
To include your event, email details to whatson@gisborneherald.co.nz at least a week before the event.