Abutilon is an attractive evergreen shrub that produces a mass of drooping flowers with large maple-like foliage. This unique easy-care, semi-tropical looking plant provides lots of colour in the garden. Abutilon, also known as Chinese Lanterns due...
The moment Ander Batarrita went down on the artificial surface at the Arena Turf in Palmerston North on April 29, he knew it was bad. As leftback in Gisborne Thistle’s Central Federation League team, he was playing with the enthusiasm of someone...
Gisborne Herald reporter Wynsley Wrigley looks at Gisborne District Council’s Dog Control Policy and Bylaw which was adopted on Thursday. Gisborne District Council has menacing dogs in their sights. Councillors have adopted their Dog Control...
Young artist Te Waiotu Fairlie is still on cloud nine after an incredible experience working with renowned artist Mr G (Graham Hoete) on a mural project for the FIFA World Cup in Wellington. She was chosen to help Mr G paint a large mural of...
Gisborne-based BrazilBeat will be bringing their signature sound to the winter rave party Ice Block at Smash Palace on Saturday. Describing their music as Global Bass, it’s a musical style and culture that combines dancehall, dubstep, cumbi...
When Lawrence Mulligan watched the play Michael James Manaia being performed at Lawson Field Theatre as a 15-year-old schoolboy he wouldn’t in his wildest dreams have imagined that more than 30 years later he would be taking on the role himself...
Gisborne Ballet Group will be holding its annual dance competitions this weekend where dancers compete in a variety of styles including ballet, tap and modern. New this year is a memorial scholarship and trophy in the name of Gill Clout who passed...
■ Friday Night Karaoke Breakers Jandal Bar, from 8pm. ■ Manphibian Smash Palace, Friday, 8pm. Classic Rock gurus Manphibian appear at Smash Palace with their inimitable take on the good stuff from the 70s. Door sales $10. ■ Ice Block Smash...
Odeon Multiplex ■ Asteroid City American comedy drama written and directed by Wes Anderson with a cast that includes Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Matt Dillon, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie and Jeff...
In 2006, a Nissan marketing executive had a truly insane idea to create a competition and an “academy” to turn gamers into race car drivers. Darren Cox saw an untapped market of potential car-buyers in Gran Turismo enthusiasts — the popular...
When Tairāwhiti makes headlines following extreme weather, Dave Wilson’s name is never too far from the story. He’s held top jobs at the council for more than a decade, and is currently in charge of community lifelines. But as Matthew Rosenberg...
With a mission to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth, Good Bitches Baking (GBB) is a national network of volunteers who bake to provide delicious treats for people in the community who are going through tough times. The Gisborne Herald’s...
Unlock the secrets to thriving indoor greenery with this comprehensive guide on how to grow indoor plants. Indoor plants can liven up or soften a space with minimal effort. They’re also pretty simple to maintain, but there’s a difference between...
Indulge in the delightful flavours of vegetable cutlets. Perfectly crispy from the outside and irresistibly tender on the inside, these cutlets are sure to become your new favourite teatime snack. Ingredients 4 potatoes (peeled and cut in cubes) ½...
Gloves were needed when Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club members set off on a cold morning in late July to walk through the Whinray Scenic Reserve. Gillian Ward takes up the story. The track which winds through Whinray Scenic Reserve was built as...
Dome Cinema Corners of the Earth: Kamchatka Filmmakers Spencer Frost and Guy Williment and surfers Letty Mortenson and Fraser Dovell journey to Kamchatka in the far east of Russia in search of new waves along the frozen coastline. Bordered by the...
This Week Inside the Songs with Daryl Monteith (The Ashes) Smash Palace Friday. The Ashes’ frontman Darryl Monteith performs an acoustic set of his original songs, revealing the stories behind them. Starts at 8pm, $10 door. Hans Pucket Pop-rock...
Evolution Theatre Company is staging its first Shakespearean play The Taming of The Shrew this month with Dinna Myers in the director’s chair. “There is currently a national discussion on the relevance of Shakespeare to modern society which I am...
A new exhibition called Dreamers opens at Tairāwhiti Museum on Friday featuring the work of Louise Walsh and Jolene Douglas. Wellington-based Louise Walsh has taken some time to pick up her paintbrushes again. Her last exhibition was in 2003. She...
Chamber Music New Zealand presents Hine Hōia, an epic saga of love, greed, and temptation, brought to life through taonga puoro, circus arts, and live music. Inspired by the age-old tale of good versus evil, righteousness over temptation, Chamber...
Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand’s new website publicart. nz was officially launched last week at Parliament at a gathering hosted by The Minister for Art, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni. The website includes five public artworks by...
Through the highs and lows of her long and varied life, cyclone survivor Tahu Dansey-Owen-Ruru has found solace in a craft she holds close to her heart — weaving. Matthew Rosenberg caught up with her at her home on the outskirts of Te Karaka to...
This week the New Zealand High Court released a judgement of public interest in regard to a case brought by the estate of Lieutenant Colonel Tā Harawira Gardiner KNZM. The New Zealand Herald’s David Fisher examined why the case is so important...
Mike Yardley discovers the luxurious allure of the Emerald Harmony Star-Ship, offering a sensory journey through captivating landscapes and exceptional culinary delights. River-cruising has become a byword for languid luxury afloat, drifting through...
Celebrate the International Day of Friendship by gifting your friends the charm of Forget Me Not seeds — enchanting vibrant blue blooms. Forget Me Nots (Myosotis sylvatica) have delightful profusions of dainty blooms in vibrant shades of blue...
“Friends are the chocolate chips in the cookie of life,” remarked the renowned author Salman Rushdie. So, why not celebrate International Day of Friendship on July 30 by baking some delicious chocolate chip cookies for your dear friend?...
Audiences can expect a tight show of original songs from four-piece indie pop rock band Hans Pucket after a busy time touring the country. The band packed up their instruments and drove to the South Island recently, playing on the Interislander...
A laid-back mermaid was the focal point of a large mural that was painted by Gisborne artist Kelly Spencer at the Surface Street Art Festival in the Gold Coast, Australia last week. Kelly said she felt very lucky to be one of 12 artists — and the...
Danielle Siata is about to make her directorial debut with Centre Stage Gisborne’s production of Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. It takes the audience behind the scenes, dramatising the formation, success and eventual...
Hidden away in an unlikely area of Gisborne is a special place where play is the way, and friendships are formed. Gillian Cowperthwaite profiles Gisborne’s Toy Library. Amid the commercial and industrial trade of the subdivision lies an oasis of...
As the Government prepares to respond to a raft of recommended changes to land use and forestry in this region by the end of this month, one Ruatōria-based environmental group says a new report published this week could prove a decisive factor...
Maintaining a beautiful garden is a lot of hard work, but you can labour more efficiently and put in less strain with these clever gardening shortcuts. If you love your garden but don’t feel you have enough time or energy to spend hours gardening...
With a tantalising blend of sweet and savoury, you will surely enjoy these perfect accompaniments to your meals. Pumpkin Chutney Serves: 3 litres Preparation: 20 minutes Cooking: 30 minutes Ingredients 1.5kg pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cut into...