HUNDREDS of businesses here have applied for cyclone relief and $4.1 million has already been paid out, says Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson. The Government is providing a further $25m in grants to help more businesses in cyclone-affected...
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins arrived in Gisborne yesterday with the good news of a $2.75 million spend to stand up an emergency shipping route for this region and Hawke's Bay for the next three months — a huge boost for our many land-based...
A great year got better for Gisborne Trampoline Club athlete Lily Arnold when she attended the Counties Manukau Tumbling Champs in Auckland this month. She was one of three club members, the others being Sophie Chambers and Bella Campbell-Reidy, who...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to cut Canada's fertiliser emissions by 30 percent by 2030 has caused outrage among the country's farmers. They say the policy will force many of them out of business and will exacerbate the global food-supply...
Lead Rein Rider — Fancy Dress: Indyannah Gallagher (Wairoa), Sherwood's Reckless Design, 1; Iyla Kamo (Wairoa), Mr Whippy, 2; Briar Kamo (Wairoa) Romeo, 3; Tom Richardson (Nuhaka) Indy, 4. Lead Rein Rider — Horse/Pony Suitable for a Beginner...
The $80m Trust Tairawhiti is to receive from the sale of the electricity network should ALL be passed on to Gisborne District Council to be used for part of the cyclone recovery. Not only will it enable infrastructure to be restored more quickly and...
Learning about the importance of soil biodiversity from a celebrity entomologist proved popular at Wainui Beach School. Ruud Kleinpaste, aka “the Bugman”, visited the school to teach the children how to create good soil conditions.“We wanted...
Scientific research indicates that climate change likely drove at least five early species of humans, all belonging to the genus Homo, to extinction and only we Homo sapiens remain. Consequently, because of our cleverness in exploiting our natural...
East Coast Rural Support Trust's appoints new cyclone-response coordinator for the region
An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman charged with dangerous driving causing the death of 25-year-old American tourist Nicholas Simon. Simon died after the vehicle he was driving collided with another vehicle on State Highway 2 (Matawai Road)...
The that was set up to support the Poverty Bay and Hawke's Bay kayak clubs had - as of 12.45pm today - raised $3700 as club members continued to repair their cyclone-damaged building at Anzac Park. Canoe Racing NZ would be contributing another $2000...
IT'S Relay Your Way. Like Covid-19 before it, Cyclone Gabrielle has forced the Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society to adapt its Relay for Life, usually held at one venue. As recently as the end of January, the society was looking forward to the event...
Evolution Theatre's latest production Rumors is hilarious entertainment, where a traumatic situation is handled with silliness and mix-ups. In other words, it's your classic farce. Party host Charlye Brock (played by Andrew Stevens) never actually...
A series of proposed changes to resource management in Aotearoa have come under fire from Gisborne District Council in a robust letter penned to the Government. Earlier this month, the council made a submission on the Natural and Built Environment...
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Taking inspiration from her natural surroundings and having a desire to learn historical accounts of different cultures helps local painter Phoenix Aaliyah to create some fascinating artworks that are a feast for the eyes. Using interactive and...
Locals who fancy vintage furniture or are looking to decorate their interiors with a period vibe can approach local furniture restorer Jason Akuhata-Brown at his new pop-up shop at Roebuck road this Saturday. His collection includes tables, chairs...
Some level of treated water supply from the Waingake pipeline to Gisborne is on track for the end of March, Gisborne District Council community lifelines director David Wilson says.“The restoration is progressing at pace with the water pipeline...
Three convoys of vehicles are running daily in both directions to and from Gisborne and Tokomaru Bay from today. The piloted convoys are leaving from Tokomaru Bay 4 Square and the Waimata Valley/Back Ormond intersection at 8am, 11am and 2pm...
The district council has been partly successful in its prosecution this week of a developer who excavated and disposed of highly contaminated soil from a Gisborne property he wanted to subdivide. Yannis Kokkosis, 34, is the sole director of Gypsy...
The United States' oldest city never forgets its past. Boston proudly wears its history on its sleeve. Just look at its trademark brownstone architecture as you walk along its cobblestoned streets. In the downtown and waterfront, old mingles with...
■Smash Palace, Friday March 17, 7.30pm. A celebration of women in music. Well Wahine, free entry.■Smash Palace, rock with Wairoa band Dakilulu. Saturday, March 18, 9pm, $10 door charge.■RSA, Saturday 7pm to 11pm, dress as your favourite...
Four teams have to be at their best tomorrow. Ollie Needham, Craig Christophers, Mel Knight and Ryan West have led their teams to Poverty Bay Cricket Association's Senior B semifinals at the Harry Barker Reserve. A place in next week's final is their...
‘Unprecedented storm’ caused pipeline failure: JNL executive manager
New Zealand singer and songwriter Mitch James is ready to set the stage on fire at the War Memorial Theatre, as he reaches Gisborne shores in July. His visit is part of his first ever global tour including a whopping 13-date tour throughout New...
The call has gone out to foundation students of Lytton High School. The students of 1961, when Lytton High first opened, are invited to a reunion in April. The school only had third form students when it opened its doors in October 1961 under...
East Cape Road at the Awatere Bridge is closed to all vehicles. Tairāwhiti Civil Defence said the bridge had major structural damage.“Contractors are working to divert the river away from the twisted bridge pile because engineers are concerned the...
The dramatic fall from grace by Cabinet member Stuart Nash was the highlight of a week in politics that had its challenges for both the two main parties. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins acted decisively in first demoting Nash, then put him on a third...