The Gizzy Laser Half Marathon is being held on Saturday, starting and finishing at Matawhero Wines in Riverpoint Rd. There are half-marathon, 10km and 5km options for runners and walkers.
FRIDAY
Les Misérables: Musical Theatre Gisborne brings the grand, emotional and uplifting musical to the stage. One of the biggest musical theatre events ever staged in Gisborne, Les Misérables is an epic story of the survival of the human spirit. 7pm – 10pm, War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St.
Messie @ Smash Palace: Experience one of New Zealand’s most exciting DJs live with high-energy, genre-blending sets. The Wellington-based, Gisborne-born DJ Messie (Tessa Hills) is bringing her All Night Long Tour to Gisborne. 7pm – 12pm, Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, Awapuni. Tickets through Live Nation.
SATURDAY
Rise & Shine at Tatapouri Bay: Start your weekend by the ocean with gentle yoga, fresh air and positive vibes. 7am – 8am, Tatapouri Bay, 516 Whangara Rd, Makorori.
St Andrew’s Car Boot Sale: Find bargains and treasures at this regular event. 8am - 11.30am, St Andrew’s Community Centre, 176 Cobden St.
Annual Tauawhi No Violence Longboard Classic: A fun, family-friendly surf event supporting awareness and prevention of domestic violence. 7am – 4pm, Northern Makorori, 170 Whangara Rd, Makorori.
Eastwoodhill Christmas pop-up shop: Featuring items from the Arboretum shop, as well as prints of Claire Kizlink’s acrylic works of Paddington and friends. Former Gisborne Herald building, 64 Gladstone Rd. CBD. Open this weekend.
Gizzy Laser Half Marathon: Join Gisborne Harrier Club for the Gizzy Laser Half Marathon, a 5km, 10km and 21km event for runners and walkers, starting and finishing at Matawhero Wines. 8am – 12pm, Matawhero Wines, 189 Riverpoint Rd.
Beginners hand-building pottery class with Polly: A creative hands-on pottery workshop. 1pm – 4.30pm, Lysnar House, 10 Stout St.
The Aviary Collective Spring Show: Featuring new works from 10 painters and three jewellers. From 12pm - 4pm. The Aviary Collective Store, PBC, 38 Childers Rd.
The Three Flamingos: Art exhibition featuring work by Annabel Campbell, Lou Maclaurin and Susie MacPherson. 12pm - 4pm, Matawhero Art Gallery, Matawhero Wines, 189 Riverpoint Rd.
Twilight Fundraiser concert by Gisborne Choral Society: A performance of songs from from the 16th century to the present day. 5pm, St Andrew’s Church, 176 Cobden St. Koha entry.
Eastwoodhill Millennium Wood 25 Year Celebration: Magic Under The Trees Black & White Gala Evening with cocktails and canapes, live music and dancing under the trees. 5pm until late. Tickets through the website.
Les Misérables: Musical Theatre Gisborne brings the grand, emotional and uplifting musical to the local stage. Les Misérables is an epic story of the survival of the human spirit. 7pm – 10pm, War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St.
SUNDAY
Rise & Shine at Tatapouri Bay: Start your Sunday by the ocean with gentle yoga, fresh air and positive vibes. 7am – 8am, Tatapouri Bay, 516 Whangara Rd, Makorori.
Eastwoodhill Millennium Wood 25 Year Celebration: The celebrations continue with the Family Legacy Weekend, an open invitation to visit the Millennium Wood and reconnect with trees planted between 1999 and 2000. This is a ticketed event with all proceeds going to Eastwoodhill.
Waimanu Forest Cycle Ride: Gisborne Tramping Club is taking a scenic 42km bike ride through farms and forest. Best suited for bikes with chunky off-road tyres or e-bikes. 8am – 4pm. Contact Margaret at 027 255 7574
Gisborne RSA Combined Services Commemoration: A march from 10.50am led by the City of Gisborne Highland Pipe Band from Plumbing World to the RSA clubrooms, where a short service and wreath-laying will be held, followed by a flypast by Gisborne Aero Club and the Darton Field Aviation Trust.
Term 4 Flippa Ball (Years 5 – 8): A fast-paced team sport played in the pool and run by Tairāwhiti Water Polo. Great for fitness, fun and learning new skills. 2pm – 3.30pm, Kiwa Pools, 45 Centennial Marine Drive. Register now.
Les Misérables: Musical Theatre Gisborne brings the grand, emotional and uplifting musical to the stage. Les Misérables is an epic story of the survival of the human spirit. Matinee show at 1.30pm – 4.30pm, War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St.
Coming up:
NOVEMBER 15
Freedom Riders MC Charity Poker Run. Raising vital funds for Hospice Tairāwhiti. Registration from 10am at the Hospice Carpark - 421 Ormond Road. Stands up at 11am. Prizes and cash to be won. Registration entry fee $20. Contact Tony Pereira at toekneepea@outlook.com to get involved or offer support.
NOVEMBER 20 - 30
It’s a Wonderful Life. Evolution Theatre presents a play by Mary Elliott Nelson. A heartwarming story about the power of love, friendship and community. Evolution Theatre, 75 Disraeli St. Tickets through trybooking.com or Gisborne i-Site.
NOVEMBER 25
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland: 7.30pm. War Memorial Theatre. 159 Bright St.
DECEMBER 10
Taylor: A Tribute to the eras of Taylor Swift: 7pm, War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St.
Regular events
MONDAYS
The 500 Card Club: Poverty Bay Bowling Club, 111 Ormond Rd, 1pm-4pm, $3. Ph 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 GCS’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: 9am-11am, Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd, $5. Contact Leslie 0274156872.
Badminton Summer Club: 7pm-9pm until December 15. Cost $120 sub or $10 per night; Junior players Year 11 plus - $100 sub or $8 per night. 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, ph/text 0274874480. Every Monday except public holidays.
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
He Kākano: Popular sing-along baby session for Under-2s. H.B. Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10.30am, free.
Gisborne Line Dancing: Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 4.30pm-7.30pm. Contact Kerry 0211024890.
Hāpu Māmā Aqua Class: Keeping mums-to-be comfortably active while puku and pēpi are supported by the water. Kiwa Pools, 6.30pm-7.15pm.
Badminton Gisborne Pinoy Smashers: 6pm - 9pm, Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd. Contact Alfred 0273072318.
WEDNESDAYS
Badminton: Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd, junior age groups – Kiwi/ Midshots (Years 3-8), 4.45pm-5.45pm, $55 for term or $10 casual fee; Hot Shots (Years 9-13), 6pm-7.30pm, $70 for term or $12 casual fee. Badminton Centre, 154 Roebuck Rd. Contact Geoff 0276568222.
Fifties Forward low-impact aerobics: YMCA, 447 Childers Rd, 9.30am. First class is 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
Te Pihinga/Little Sprouts: A fun sing-along and story time for 2 to 5-year-olds. H.B. Williams Memorial Library, 9.30am, free.
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.
Badminton Thursday morning casual group: 9am-11am, Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd. Inquiries to eastland.association@gmail.com
FRIDAYS
Friday Stairs Workout: Meet at the lower carpark, Titirangi/Kaiti Hill, 5.55am, workout 6am-6.40am.
Rangatahi Film-making Programme: Free programme for rangatahi interested in learning film-making and production skills. Every Friday to December 12. 9am-5pm, Rāngai, 235 Gladstone Rd. Ph 0212222571 or email www.rangai.nz
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
Rise & Shine at Tatapouri Bay: Sunrise yoga begins again. Start your weekend by the ocean with gentle yoga, fresh air and positive vibes. 7am – 8am, Tatapouri Bay, 516 Whangara Rd, Makorori.
Gisborne Farmers’ Market: A variety of fresh and prepared goods from local farmers and growers as we welcome spring. Corner Stout St and Fitzherbert St, 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. Ph 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 ph (06)8625741 or (06)8625856.
SUNDAYS
Gisborne Walkers Club: 8am, meet at Mitre 10, 24 Derby St. Text 0278902224 for more info.
Silent Flute Taijiquan: Movement lab for life. Free one-hour Tai Chi Chuan (Mandarin) Taijiquan (Cantonese) class open to everyone. 1pm-2pm, Botanical Gardens. Text 0210490722 to confirm location.
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.
The Mexican at Smash Palace: Enjoy some tasty dishes and wash them down with a cold beer or a margarita. 5pm-8pm. Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St.
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 Sidura Wine Bar: Enjoy two-hour brunch bookings at the CBD’s coolest wine bar. Saturday and Sunday, 16 Peel St, 10am-2pm.
EACH WEEK
Mahjong Club (Mon and Thurs): Gisborne Town and Country Women’s Club, 42 Emily St, 12.30pm. Contact Margaret (06)8630144.
Tairāwhiti Menzshed (Tues, Thurs and Sat): Corner Parkinson and Innes Sts, Sat 9am-3pm, Tues and Thurs 9am–2pm. Details phone/text 0224650396.
Tairāwhiti Aviation Museum (Tues and Sun): Gisborne Airport, Aerodrome Rd, 9am–3pm, $5 adults, Under-12s free.
FORTNIGHTLY
Lego Club for ages 5-17: H.B. Williams Memorial Library, 3.30pm-5pm, free. Go to www.gpl.govt.nz for full details.
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 0274507719 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. 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.
Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group (1st Friday): CCS, 7 Kahutia St, 10.30am-1pm. Contact Moira 0274576923.
Prostate Support Group (2nd Tuesday): Cancer Society Rooms, 718 Gladstone Rd, 4.30pm. Inquiries to 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.