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Kerekere supports calls for prompt action after report

Newly-independent MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere has welcomed the report of the Ministerial Inquiry into Land use . “The advocacy and research of groups such as Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti led to this Ministerial Inquiry. “I am proud to see the report...

Hunters feel effects of cyclone

The opening weekend of this year’s duckshooting season brought a mixed bag for hunters. Many reported a great start, but others not so great, said Eastern Region senior fish and game officer Matthew McDougall. “After a great breeding season...

Walker to stand for Greens in East Coast electorate

Jordan Walker, who stood for the Gisborne District Council in last year’s local body elections, has been selected as the Green Party candidate for East Coast in this year’s general election. Walker (they/them) grew up in Tūranga-nui-a-kiwa and...

Chamber music workshops at Matapuna and Tauawhi Men's Centre popular

The Gisborne International Music Competition (GIMC) and Chamber Music New Zealand (CMNZ) are pleased to announce their exciting music-based programme for Tairāwhiti Gisborne in 2023. This year’s community engagement programme will include...

Truck rollover blocks SH2 at Traffords Hill

A truck rollover on the top of Traffords Hill on State Highway 2 on Tuesday afternoon caused what was described as a “huge” build up of traffic heading in both directions. The crash happened at around 2pm and the highway was finally reopened to...

Rocket Lab schedules second satellite launch hot on heels of first success

Rocket Lab’s Mahia spaceport will launch more storm-chasing satellites for NASA just two weeks after successfully completing its first launch. The launch, called “Coming To A Storm Near You”, is scheduled for lift-off no earlier than 5.30pm on...

Gisborne dog triallists to take on NZ's best

Merv Utting and Bob will be among the Poverty Bay dog trial contingent heading south for the Tux South Island and New Zealand championships at the Warepa Collie Club near Balclutha. The competitions start on Monday (May 22) and run right through the...

Funding for school-based wellbeing support post-Cyclone Gabrielle

The Government’s cyclone recovery package is providing dedicated investment into mental health and wellbeing support, including extending the successful Mana Ake programme developed following the Christchurch quakes into every school in...

Land inquiry failed to get to the truth

by Clive Bibby I have never reacted to a Government-sponsored inquiry with as much sheer disappointment as l do the Hekia Parata-led review of land use in the Tairāwhiti and Wairoa regions. In some ways l am a reluctant responder to a “review”...

GDC conflicted, commissioner overdue

The slash and sediment inquiry has recommended that Gisborne District Council’s Resource Management authority be removed and that a Resource Management Commissioner be appointed until 2028. This reflects Council’s failure to adequately monitor...

No magic wand, no to a commissioner

I am reading and digesting the debate on the place of the forestry industry in our future. Apparently about 40 years ago we collectively decided that pine forests were going to improve the environment and apparently we were wrong. That was the past...

Sign language week missed

I was really disappointed The Gisborne Herald did not have any features, or at the very least, daily “signs” to promote and support NZ Sign Language Week, which ran from May 8 to 14 (last week). Perhaps I missed an article — I certainly found...

Resourcing critical for real change

It seems the Government will look past the most explosive recommendation in the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Uses report — that it appoint a Commissioner to take over Gisborne District Council’s resource management functions — and focus...

Global day of croquet

World Croquet Day was celebrated in Gisborne with a golf croquet open afternoon organised by Barry Memorial Croquet Club members. It was aimed at those new to the game, and 12 players took part. Many of them had never lifted a mallet before...

Gisborne Trampoline Club members return laden with medals

Gisborne Trampoline Club members returned from the North Island champs in Auckland with seven titles, a silver medal and four bronze medals from its team of 13. Ava-Raey Haley took out both the trampoline and double mini North Island titles in the...

Sports draws

Netball Pak’nSave Gisborne Netball, SATURDAY, Premier/Prem Reserve games are 4 x 15-minute quarters. All other games are 4 x 10-minute quarters. Duty teams to put up the goal pads, set up team benches (courts 1 and 2) put out bins: Whangar...