Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is leading a series of targeted engagements here in the wake of recent extreme weather events. Mr Boshier is starting his programme in Tairāwhiti and Hawkes Bay this week. “I have a strong personal connection with...
A submission by residents group Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti is calling for an end to the forestry practice of clear-fell harvesting on erosion-prone land. The submission reviewed more than 150 scientific publications and public policy documents using an...
Space company Rocket Lab will launch Nasa’s cyclone-tracking TROPICS satellite constellation from Mahia next month. The TROPICS constellation (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Small...
Tairāwhiti’s first “Brickshow” was so successful over Easter weekend, organisers want to make it an annual event. Organised by Gisborne Lego Users Group, the show ran for two days in Te Wharau School hall. “It was absolutely fabulous,”...
A family already outraged that the Gisborne woman responsible for the death of their elderly relative was spared prison have been told the Crown will not appeal her sentence of home detention. Stella Inia Maru, 26, was sentenced last week to 12...
by Neil Reid, NZ Herald Napier — As heavy rain battered Hawke’s Bay in the darkness of the morning of February 14, a white Toyota Hilux pulled into a near-deserted truck stop on the outskirts of Napier. CCTV footage shows the vehicle’s lone...
Monday, April 3 — Beetham Lifestyle Village Swiss Pairs 1 (victory points — after three rounds) Joy Marden, Diana Styche 43.01 Louise Goodhue, Caroline Kirkpatrick 39.34 Carolyn McMurray, Elizabeth Jackson 33.99 Bette Parker, Frank Nieuwland...
Ravensdown has launched a software tool called HawkEye Response to help farmers map and deal with slips on “effective” farming areas of their properties impacted by cyclones Hale and Gabrielle. The tool can also identify erosion-prone areas...
The New Zealand Growing Future Farmers organisation won the New Zealand Community Leadership award at the Rabobank Client Council event held in Sydney last month. Growing Future Farmers’ (GFF) aim is to accelerate a graduate’s farming career...
Individual highlights from Thursday 180s: John White 2 (Tigers); Fabian Waihape 2 (Waihape Whanau); Ronnie Pomana (Tigers). Highest start (140): Tahuna Irwin 3 (Falcons); John White (Tigers); Mihi Awatere (Ruahine Tahi); Heath Woollett (Falcons)...
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS from Tuesday 180s: F Waihape 2, J Ahuriri, P Waihape (Tao Spartans); L Kaa, Q Stevens (2nz Rebels); R Leach (RSA Outlaws); S Gooch, C Andrews (Spandangles); M Hawea (Tao Vikings); T Irwin, J White (Brezz’n Gold). Highest...
Re: Robust debate at times degenerates, April 4 editorial. It is not possible to have reasonable debate when people “debate” with conspiracy theories and a lack of basic respect for human rights. For too long a certain group of...
Coordinated regional leadership on the big issues is something the Tairawhiti has done well in recent years — getting the leaders of key organisations around the table, including government agency representatives, and pooling resources efficiently...
The grape harvest for the 2023 vintage is nearing its end and Gisborne Winegrowers chairman Mark Thompson says the outcome is better than expected. Talking on Thursday, Mr Thompson estimated that up to 96 percent of the Gisborne crop had been...
Students impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle were able to take their minds off the disaster at a wellbeing day at Eastwoodhill Arboretum this week. Sixteen schools were represented at the event organised by Aurora Education Foundation. “We explicitly...
Getting back on to campus for staff and students at EIT | Te Pūkenga Tairāwhiti has provided a welcome sense of normality in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, says campus manager Waata Shepherd. Staff and students were ready to come back by the...
Not enough resources on the ground: Fed Farmers. by Murray Robertson THE additional $23 million for initial cyclone recovery work on farms and for croppers across the country has been welcomed, but a lot more money will be needed, Federated Farmers...
To inspire true love, te aroha tūturu, is the theme of the latest single from Māori music group Mauri. Their song Whakatō te Kākano won the E Tū Whānau song competition in 2018. They recently received funding from Te Māngai Pāho for the new...
It isn’t quite singing for your supper. But the Whakatane RSA Karaoke Adjunct, in the spirit of RSA camaraderie and mindful of the havoc wreaked by Cyclone Gabrielle, have raised $5500 for the Gisborne RSA. Whakatane RSA executive member and...
“What are your plans for the Easter weekend?”
A heavy rain warning, code Orange, remains in place today for the Gisborne-East Coast region. Up to 7am this morning between 40 and 80mm had fallen over the region, with the heaviest falls in the Gisborne area. MetService says the district can...
The reinstatement of unvaccinated nurses, doctors, carers and non-clinical staff at Gisborne Hospital is a “starting point” for resolving severe staff shortages, Nurses for Freedom NZ says. An official information request in August 2022...
Tolaga Bay Wharf remains closed with no opening date in sight as the wait continues for further engineering inspections. The popular wharf has been closed since January because of severe weather in the region. Gisborne District Council operations...
Iwi leaders say decision ‘impacts cyclone recovery’. Gisborne District Council has withdrawn from Rau Tipu Rau Ora, disappointing three of the district’s four iwi leaders who believe the partnership group is best placed to manage the recovery...
Whānau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle received a welcome boost this week as a number of transportable homes arrived in Te Karaka. Claude Ruru lives on the outskirts of the town — a section of the region where the Waipaoa River burst its banks and...
Monday’s stunt, where Yevgeny Prigozhin held a Russian flag in his hands and declared that his “Wagner” mercenary soldiers have finally conquered the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, probably marks the end of Russian winter offensive. It was just...
In response to the statement by “Justin Branberry” published in the Gisborne Herald that mentions Tāiki e: Tāiki e! operates a koha model where our whānau members give putea, time and expertise to supporting positive impact in our community...
I agree with Reg Hart (April 4 letter). Why the double standards? If I publicly accused males of any race of causing violence I would be labelled a racist, humiliated and no doubt be dragged through the courts. I’m not in any political party but...
I sympathise with those whose medication may be unavailable after the Therapeutic Products Bill passes. We are told that natural health products have unproven efficacy. This is a red herring, as individual circumstances differ. Many prescription...
Kiri Allan MP for East Coast A number of changes kicked in at the start of this month to lift incomes and to provide extra support to workers and families. These measures won’t fix everything but they will help to ease some pressure and I wanted...
Women’s football starts this Sunday with the Hall Family Shield match at Harry Barker Reserve at 12.30pm. In this match, last year’s champions Campion College will play runners-up Wainui Riverina. The line-ups for Campion College and Wainui...
District senior netballers take a break for the next two Saturdays. Games resume on April 22. In the premier grade, Turanga FM YMP have eight points so far in Round 1, followed by Claydens Waikohu and Whangara Old Girls on four points, Gisborne...
Aotearoa New Zealand and our Parliament celebrated a remarkable political career yesterday as Jacinda Ardern gave her valedictory speech, signing off after 15 years in the House including just over five years as Prime Minister. We all know how...