Gisborne Herald 13.02.24
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Waikanae club’s four teams claim medals at the North Island IRB championships
Gisborne surf lifeguards enjoyed outstanding success in competitions out of the district at the weekend. The Waikanae IRBs had a big medal haul at Waipu Cove and Midway’s Ella Sutton won big at Piha. Kaiaponi Farms Waikanae had four teams in...
Bridge results
Congratulations to Anne Roberts and Raewynne Cook for their score of 70.83 on Thursday. Anne also featured in the results for every session of the week. MONDAY, February 5 — Summer Pairs 1 North/South East/West Bette Parker, Patricia Corson 61.46...
Manson short of podium finish
by Dave Conway There was no storybook ending this time for Wairoa’s Sam Manson in his bid to defend his world multisport title at the 42nd Coast to Coast race on Saturday. Overtaken for third on the final stage, cycling across the Canterbury...
Te Tai Rāwhiti teams qualifed for top-16
Five of the seven Tairāwhiti teams at the Aotearoa Māori National Bowls Tournament this month qualified for the top 16. The Tainui rohe hosted the 50th Aotearoa Māori National Bowls Tournament, which took place on February 3 and 4. Tournament...
Polls show support holding for Govt
After a tough week at the office, the good news for the Government is that the controversies so far — particularly the upswell of opposition to its proposed Treaty Principles Bill — do not appear to have done the coalition partners serious...
Digital news bargaining bill could change game
Andrew Holden, News Publishers’ Association director of public affairs This week will be a momentous one for news media in New Zealand, with a three-hour hearing at Parliament having the potential to change the game for our news companies. On...
Potholes are now craters
I live on Waimata Valley Road where the craters (formally known as potholes) have now got to a point where they present a danger to road users. Someone recently lost control of their vehicle avoiding craters and on Friday I hit one, destroying my...
Other priorities for roading
“Additionally, the Kahutia Street intersection will be trialled as a left-hand-turn-only intersection and there will be new road art. The art piece will be a work by Sir Derek Lardelli called Tai Uehā. It’s basically linking the project to the...
Huge loss for community
It is quite sad that a community resource is soon to be completely gone from Kaiti Mall (Hub). I have been a resident in Kaiti for many, many years and have been amazed at the courtesy, patience, tolerance and understanding shown by the staff at the...
Farming first, painting second
OBITUARY Adrian Cave Admirers of Adrian Cave’s watercolours might be surprised to learn that the artist was more proud of his farming than his painting. And while exhibitions of his work doubled as events on the Gisborne social calendar, the star...
Car fire near Waipaoa River mouth
A car was gutted and the surrounding grass set alight in the early hours of Monday morning at the end of Centennial Marine Drive, near the mouth of the Waipaoa River. Fire and Emergency NZ sent a crew to the scene at around 3am. “The car was burnt...
Riverside neighbourhood stands united
Fergusson Drive and Cobham Place residents gathered together on Saturday for a street party named F**k You Gabby to celebrate the resilience and togetherness their neighbourhood has shown a year on from the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle...
Decades of Gisborne tramper’s exploits recorded in diary
A meticulous diarised record of the 60-year tramping career of Gisborne’s Bob Creswell will fascinate fellow trampers/climbers. Long-time Gisborne conservationist and tramper Sandy Bull brought photocopied images of the late Mr Creswell’s diary...
Papers late after truck breaks down
Saturday’s Gisborne Herald was delivered later than usual around the city due to the NZME delivery truck breaking down north of Tauranga. The papers arrived into Gisborne at 8am, several hours later than normal. We apologise for the late delivery...
Men’s centre latest to seed fund with Sunrise
In an effort to ensure long-term financial security for Tauawhi Men’s Centre, the Tauawhi Trust has established an endowment fund with the Sunrise Foundation. It is the foundation’s 51st special interest fund. Sunrise executive officer Glend...
Inquiry under way into death of Gisborne forestry worker
Police and WorkSafe NZ have inquiries going into the death of a Gisborne man in a forestry accident in the Raupunga area south of Wairoa last Thursday. He was 50-year-old Siosiua Saluni. The incident happened at around midday. Police said...
Missing woman found last night
Police are appealing for any sightings of Lucy Welsh, reported missing in Tokomaru Bay. “Lucy is possibly wearing grey trackpants and a jumper,” police said. “Police and Lucy’s family have concerns for her wellbeing and urge anyone with...
Experts to get firsthand look at landslide damage
Australasia’s leading landscape scientists are in town this week for the biennial Australia New Zealand Geomorphology Group’s (ANZGG) biennial conference. The five-day gathering, which started yesterday, is expected to attract up to 200 people...
Love, not cyclones, in the air
Gisborne florists are looking forward to a cyclone-free event this Valentine’s Day. The national state of emergency declared on February 14 last year due to Cyclone Gabrielle had a significant impact on floristry businesses here. It came on what...
Clean-up continues a year on after Cyclone Gabrielle
Almost a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle the region has received another multimillion-dollar boost to ongoing and mounting clean-up costs.
'Be seen, be you'
A trip to Paris flying business class was the last thing Kylee De Thier might have imagined when he started creating online content. The 21-year-old talks to kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor about his journey, which is just beginning . . If...
A day to remember
People from across Aotearoa New Zealand travelled to Waitangi this week to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Gisborne’s Clare Robinson was among them and she spoke about the experience to kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor...
Monstera magic
Elevate your indoor space with the captivating allure of Monstera, known for its lush foliage and striking presence. Swiss cheese plant or fruit salad, whichever name you choose, this gorgeous plant would make a stunning addition to any room. Its...
Crunch-a-licious eggplant
Spice up your plate with the sizzle of crispy eggplant fry which is full of flavour and coated to perfection for a crunchy, irresistible sidekick. Eggplant Fry stands out as both a simple and delightful dish that can be effortlessly prepared. It’s...
Hidden gems of Mid-Canterbury
Mike Yardley discovers aviation riches and an oustanding museum in Ashurton Fanning out from Ashburton and bounded by the Rakaia and Rangitata rivers, Mid-Canterbury is a region ripe for discovery and exploration, particularly when you’re...
On full cyclone alert a year ago today
A year ago today, a Friday, our front page screamed the warning that Cyclone Gabrielle was tracking our way and set to dump intense rain on the entire district from Sunday through to Tuesday, bringing with it strong wind and a large swell. The page...
Stop inventing, get on with basic tasks
Roger Handford “Plan to get us moving” was the Gisborne Herald front page headline, Tuesday, January 23. The sub-head was: “Draft ‘Mode Shift’ plan to remove city roundabouts and on-road parking facilities, instal (sic) active travel...
Rail needs new ideas — and a new operator
Road or rail? There has always been a lot of controversy about this and I for one think it is time we looked outside the very narrow way we approach this subject. State-owned NZ Rail and now KiwiRail have never been good providers — so why not...
Turning Japanese
Gwynne Dyer It did not end well for Karolina Shiino, the young woman who won the title of Miss Japan two weeks ago. She has just handed her crown back after a scandal-mongering magazine revealed that she has been having an affair with a married man...
Gisborne surf lifesaving champs results
The Gisborne junior surf lifesaving Top Club competition last weekend produced excellent racing from the district’s under 14-year-olds who gave it everything across Friday evening and Saturday sessions of their carnival. These are the detailed...
Olympics hit-out for Vette
Gisborne surfer Saffi Vette is in the New Zealand team to contest the 2024 ISA World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico at the end of this month. It will be team members’ final qualification opportunity for the Paris Olympic Games which begin from July...
Event split into two
Gisborne waka ama paddlers Vesna Radonich and Bec Hoani were first and third in the master women’s division of the James “Bhutty” Moore-morial race in Tauranga last weekend. Strong winds and rough seas persuaded organisers to change the...
Lower prices at first fair for Wiltshires
A total of 3745 Wiltshire sheep were put up for auction at Matawhero on Thursday in the inaugural Wiltshire Fair, and with only a small bench of buyers present, prices did not reach the heights of recent sales outside the district. There were some...