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Revision challenges our history,Revision challenges our history

PETER Ireland loves cats but he’s not afraid to throw one among a bunch of pigeons. And that is just what he does with the first new collection of paintings he has exhibited in Gisborne for more than seven years. The result of six months’ work...

Maori Council visits Tairawhiti

The only Maori organisation that is a statutory authority

TIME TO CUT THOSE CANINE CHAINS

A Gisborne dog suffering from being chained up is just one reason why the SPCA is running a campaign for government intervention to ban the practice. Andrew Ashton looks into the physical and mental damage that can happen when man’s best friend is...

From secular to sacred

Teacher, busker and performer and Christian singer-songwriter Peter Shaw is putting on a show this Sunday to raise money for the community. Shaw, has taught and played music up and down the country for 20 years, has recorded four albums and toured...

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LoGeeBack from the USA to release his EP, LoGee, a maestro and live-looping phenomenon, will grace the stage with the amazing Scarlett Eden and her sultry sounds. Smash Palace, tomorrow, 9pm. Gisborne Froth FestMSFT Productions are pumped to be...

Exploration of diversity

V Hoy is a multidisciplinary artist, specialising in surrealist photography as well as dream-like portraiture. She is a graffiti aficionado and produces large-scale paint works. Her latest photo series, Passport Collection, aims to challenge the...

A twist on an old favourite - chicken noodle soup

In need of a warm bowl of something nutritious and immuno-boosting this winter? Try out Emma Bell's Chicken Miso Ramen recipe

Mr Sport on the world's biggest cruise ship

Tokomaru Bay man Byron Blane is in charge of sporting activities for about 6500 guests on the biggest cruise ship in the world, in its inaugural season. He talks to Leighton Heikell about his career, cruising the world, being part of history...

Conversing with vines

DR Rainer Eschenbruch talks to grapevines, and what’s more they talk back to him. The German-born scientist, PhD and former chief of wine research at the government-owned Te Kauwhata Viticultural Research Station, began having conversations with...

Gig Guide

Something on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nz, or call 869-0630. This weekHell Smashfest VI: Metal, rock and punk bands on stage over two nights, with exclusive beachside camping. Smash Palace, Tomorrow and Saturday, January 5-6...

Drew Hill. Emerging icon.

Cultural Icons, Depot Artspace’s list of notable New Zealand creatives now includes emerging cultural icons — and among them is Gisborne photographer/artist Drew Hill. The 80 cultural icons interviewed for the list range from photographer Peter...

WHANAU FIRST

Who are you first? It's a good question to ask ourselves. Many may answer by saying, “I am a person”. So with that in mind, how do we see others? And more importantly, how do we treat others?Karen Albert is a Māori woman, a mother, a person who...

Bravo Bravissimo!

Everyone has been touched by cancer one way or another, but an upcoming musical fundraiser for the Gisborne Cancer Society is a celebration of life, says producer and performer Hugo McGuinness. Bravo Bravissimo is an exuberant song and dance...

'Tis the season to spring into action

Spring is in the air! The weather is slightly warmer, the sun rising earlier. Early blooming magnolias and rhododendrons are putting on a wonderful display. It's a very exciting time for gardeners and for us here at the nurseries. This is the season...

Actors wanted for She Kills Monsters

Next week auditions are open for She Kills Monsters, a Dungeons & Dragons fantasy adventure story by Qui Nguyen. Director Dinna Myers is looking for anyone aged 16 to 35, of all ethnicities, to play a variety of roles. All experience levels and ages...

What's on in Gisborne

Saturday, December 7Gisborne Wainui Lions: Christmas Tree Sales. Pick up a tree and decorate for the festive season. Salvation Army site, 389 Gladstone Rd, 7-11am, $30/tree, stands and delivery extra. Proceeds to local charities. The Samuel Fox...

Beehive to Manutuke

Amohaere Houkamau talks to John Jones about her new role as project manager for the Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust. From the ninth floor of the Beehive to the Manutuke Post Office, that is the transition Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust project manager Amohaere...