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Budget supports cyclone recovery

Tairāwhiti received special mention in Budget 2024 for cyclone recovery initiatives, and businesspeople here will hope the tax relief provides a small boost to customer demand, says BDO Gisborne chairman Charles Rau. Charles Rau The region is due...

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East Coast MP backs Budget’s direction

East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick says today’s Budget shows a continued commitment and investment into transport and cyclone recovery that will help Tairāwhiti get back on its feet. “It will be a multi-year recovery process,” she said. “$1...

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Pre-trial hearing for rainbow crossing damage charges

Six people charged with offences connected to the painting out of Gisborne’s rainbow crossing will have a pre-trial hearing in August. The six, who have pleaded not guilty, appeared in Gisborne District Court for a case review hearing today...

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What’s on in Gisborne: Indoor-outdoor flow for weekend

This Weekend Saturday, June 1 King’s Clash rugby: Ngāti Porou Kaupoi play Poverty Bay at the The Oval, Stanley Rd, Gisborne. 2.30pm. Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 Braemar Dance Club competition. A weekend of dance with dancers coming from...

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MP criticises Trec transport body and its communication

Alarm expressed earlier this week that recovery works by Transport Rebuild East Coast would be on hold for a month because “the money had run out” has proved to be a case of miscommunication by Trec. One contractor employed by Trec told the...

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Median house price up to $670k for year to April

The median value of a Gisborne home is higher than those in Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, the West Coast and Southland, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (Reinz) April report. Gisborne’s median value...

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Thousand march together in Gisborne against Govt actions, policies

Māori, Pākehā and Tauiwi came together at Heipipi Park in Tūranganui a Kiwa this morning as part of the Te Pāti Māori Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi in response to the Government’s actions towards Māori. Around 1000 people gathered at Heipipi Park...

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Matai O’Connor, Kaupapa Māori Reporter

Young folk shine at Ngā Manu Kōrero in Ruatōrea

Rangatahi shared important kōrero relevant to students and their worldview at this year’s Ngā Manu Kōrero Tairāwhiti regional competition, held at Ngata Memorial College in Ruatōrea. This is the 59th year of the Ngā Manu Kōrero national...

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Matai O’Connor, Kaupapa Māori Reporter

Hononga X Aroha residency results in an eclectic artwork display

An eclectic mix of artworks from prints to weaving are now part of the Hononga X Aroha exhibition on at HOEA! Gallery, Gisborne. The exhibition is one of the outcomes of the Hononga X Aroha artists’ residency hosted by the gallery across April and...

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Lytton concert celebrates natural world

Known for musical dynamics, Lytton High School is preparing to wow audiences with an original script and popular contemporary songs of Aotearoa in this year’s concert, The Dawn of Te Matatini. A story that goes back, way back, to a time before...

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Teacher’s work debuts at lunchtime recital

The 14th Piano Extravaganza will be held on King’s Birthday Monday, June 3, as part of the St Andrew’s Lunchtime concert series. The first Piano Extravaganza concert was in 2011 with three of the five pianists at the inaugural show appearing at...

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City speed limits cut to 30kmh, 40kmh

New 30 and 40-kilometre-an-hour speed signs are being installed in Stout St and the central business district as part of the Interim Speed Management Plan (ISMP) for this region. “The lower limits have been in response to community needs and...

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Sport

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Fears for ref in abandoned game

Central Football is investigating events leading up to the abandonment of an Eastern League first division game at Wainui on Saturday. Heavy Equipment Services Gisborne United were leading 2-1 against Neighborhood Pizzeria Wainui Sandbar when...

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Tairāwhiti Golf Roundup

ENDEAVOUR MEN’S PENNANTS The Endeavour Challenge Shield will take pride of place in the Waikohu Golf Club trophy cabinet after the men from Te K predictably sealed the handicap pennants silverware in the city on Sunday. It was theirs to lose...

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YMP A put four past rivals

by Tony Scragg YMP A men maintained their perfect record and position at the top of the Poverty Bay club hockey points table with a 4-0 victory over traditional rivals Lytton Paikea Sports Club Traktion at the weekend. YMP bagged two goals in the...

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High school football league growing game

Four weeks into the revived Gisborne Football High School League, the six teams taking part each Wednesday will welcome Wairoa College into the fold today. Gisborne Boys’ High School took on the organisation of the league following...

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Lap record still stands — only just

by Robin Trueman Seth Hall went close to the lap record at Eastland Kart Club’s last meeting of the season. At the Aerodrome Road track on Sunday, he recorded 18.879 seconds – 0.071s off the record Te Aroha driver Shane Gray set in 2022. Seth...

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Gisborne Bridge Club results

MONDAY, May 20 — President’s Pairs 4 Howell movement: Stephen Francks, Amanda Matthews 66.93; Vincelle Marvin, Joy Marden 60.63; Eileen Lee, Ann McCombe 54.50; Jean Turnbull, Caroline Taylor 53.44. WEDNESDAY, May 22 — President’s Pairs 4...

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Badminton newcomers taking tips on tactics

Novices are improving their skills and learning from experienced players in BIZminton 2024, Badminton Eastland’s business house league. Those new to the game are discussing tactics with experienced players, and the results are evident on court...

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Business

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Eastland Group wins Institute of Finance Professionals award for network sale

The $260 million sale of Eastland Network, which returned at least $90m to owner Trust Tairāwhiti and freed up capital to invest in renewable energy, has won an award for its social impact. Investment services firm Forsyth Barr advised Eastland...

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Busy season ahead for Eastland Port with nine log ships booked for May

Eastland Port had a busy month in April, with 10 log ships and three kiwifruit ships making use of the port. A total of 233,000 tonnes of logs were loaded onto the log ships, while 3120 pallets were loaded onto the kiwifruit ships at the new Wharf...

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Eastland Generation and Obayashi complete transaction

Eastland Generation completed its $250m transaction with Obayashi Corporation this week, with the Japanese company acquiring a 50 per cent stake in the renewable energy company. The deal was initiated by Eastland Group and its owner Trust...

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Participants encouraged to bring entrepreneurial spirit to Startup Weekend Tairāwhiti event

Under the banner of Rise Up, Start Up!, this year’s event will inspire people to overcome challenges, seize opportunities and bring their ideas to life.

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Arts & Entertainment

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Hononga X Aroha residency results in an eclectic artwork display

An eclectic mix of artworks from prints to weaving are now part of the Hononga X Aroha exhibition on at HOEA! Gallery, Gisborne. The exhibition is one of the outcomes of the Hononga X Aroha artists’ residency hosted by the gallery across April and...

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Teacher’s work debuts at lunchtime recital

The 14th Piano Extravaganza will be held on King’s Birthday Monday, June 3, as part of the St Andrew’s Lunchtime concert series. The first Piano Extravaganza concert was in 2011 with three of the five pianists at the inaugural show appearing at...

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Gisborne Herald

Lytton concert celebrates natural world

Known for musical dynamics, Lytton High School is preparing to wow audiences with an original script and popular contemporary songs of Aotearoa in this year’s concert, The Dawn of Te Matatini. A story that goes back, way back, to a time before...

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Focus on the Land

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Relief funds get $250k lift: Woolworths shoppers give generously

Woolworths has announced a $100,000 contribution to the Tairāwhiti Mayoral Relief Fund and Federated Farmers Gisborne/Wairoa refencing and recovery fund. Each of those funds will receive $50,000. A further $100,000 will go to the Hawke’s Bay...

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Murray Robertson

Focus on the Land

Sheep sale: Lift in quality and prices

There were 3250 head presented in the weekly sheep sale at the Matawhero saleyards yesterday and most of them were male store lambs. The best of them made $108.50 and they came from Te Wera Station. “You had to be better than $90 to buy any real...

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Focus on the Land

Lots to learn at Farming for Profit field days

Tairāwhiti farmers are reminded about the Farming for Profit field day to be held in the district on Tuesday. Beef + Lamb NZ will stage the event on Mangatoitoi Station, Russell Rd at Ngātapa from 1pm-4pm on May 28. Those attending will get to...

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Focus on the Land

Farmers ready to tackle politicians at Patutahi

Paddy’s Park at Patutahi will be the battleground tomorrow as the Parliamentary rugby and netball teams do battle with teams from Federated Farmers. The Parliamentary Sports Day, as it has been billed, kicks off with a pōwhiri at 11am. Federated...

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Murray Robertson

Opinion

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‘Carkoi’ news gets a boost from the top

This morning’s nationwide disruption call by Te Pāti Māori and its youth arm Toitū Te Tiriti might have come and gone without too much fanfare had Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins refrained from jumping into the...

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Councillors must reject costly Three-Year Plan

by Adrian Cave The basis for Gisborne District Council’s financial projections is the Cost adjusters 2023 final update produced by BERL in October 2023; it bases forward projections on previous and perceived data and trends. Adrian Cave It painted...

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A key vote on rugby’s future looms

As New Zealand Rugby (NZR) approaches a critical juncture, tomorrow’s special general meeting could define the future of the sport for generations to come. At the heart of this debate lies a proposed governance reform based on an independent...

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Finger pointing

How many times might one read or hear the phrase “we must respect and support all people”, and then in the next instance read a derogatory comment about a particular individual or people/group? We live in a world that is very good at commenting...

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Mode-shift confusion

I went for a drive through the new works at Grey St recently. (My bike has flat tyre and I have a crook knee – sorry.) Early days, but it is relatively small in area and I see it is to cost $900,000. I understand it is a two-year trial. The...

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Safe drop-off, no messing up Grey St

In our council’s Three-Year Plan consultation report, May 2024, on page 32 we read: “Over the next year we’ll work with our economic partner Trust Tairāwhiti to take a closer look at what needs to be done to revitalise our city’s central...

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Tory Whanau’s smart new business move

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has been in need of a win after the embarrassing collapse of her controversial Reading Cinema deal, and it seems she may have found one with a new high-flying advisory group. The mayor’s new team of leaders from the...

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A disaster just waiting to happen

Re: Stop trial, return funds - May 22 letter. My thoughts exactly. We run a business on Grey St and not once have we received any information from the GDC, nor have we been asked for our opinion on the new changes. Surely it would make sense to get...

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