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Speed dating at Miharo

Think of it as Tinder for art. Miharo Gallery presents an opportunity to trade an artwork you might not love so much, or have fallen out with, for a piece that suits you. Just take that piece that doesn't resonate with you to the gallery and...

Riverside studio exhibition opens

Light off the river outside three Gisborne artists’ studio/gallery lends itself to inspiration and to the exhibition space. The building is the historic Plunket building in Palmerston Road, the artists are Amanda Rutherford, Eva Zwinnen and Jess...

Flowers in Rome

When in Rome do as the Romans do, as they say. Unless you’re from Gisborne. Selected as finalists for contemporary art competition, the Arte Laguna prize, florist Holly Tong and photographer Runa Kuru attended the international event in Venice...

Art gift from Beijing friendship visit

A cat stalks a praying mantis in this double-sided embroidery work (above) in which either side of the textile shows different pattern. The artwork is an example of some of the unfamiliar methods and styles in pieces on display until 1pm on Saturday...

Making her own way

Raiha Moetara has just released her first single and music video

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A man ahead of his time

It is now 100 years since the Wi Pere Memorial monument on Gisborne’s Reads Quay was unveiled, on the return of the Maori Pioneer Battalion from World War 1. Both events will be commemorated next Saturday. The Wi Pere Trust shares an insight into...

Checking out Napier's murals

LOCALS and visitors have a chance to find out more about Napier’s Sea Walls murals, thanks to free guided walks during Seaweek 2017, to be held from February 26 to March 5.“Everyone knows something interesting about Antarctica or the Amazon...

Only in Singapore

I STOOD at the summit of the cool, misty mountain within spray drift of a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by a myriad exquisite orchids, colourful anthuriums, bizarre carnivorous pitcher plants and ferns of every shade of green. It’s a steep ascent...

What's on in Gisborne?

Saturday, November 17Gisborne Parkrun. Timed, weekly 5km run or walk, for all abilities. Meet at Waikanae Beach Playground for 8am start. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See http://www. parkrun. co. nz/gisborne/Taste of Sailing Day. An open day for ages...

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Got something going on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nz, or call 869-0630. This weekJames Porourangi Kerr: Singer/entertainer, Cosmopolitan Club, Saturday (7pm). $15. Cori Gonzalez-Macuer: Comedian as seen on 7 Days and Jono and Ben...

From Wairoa to the world

As a boy growing up in Wairoa, Todd Couper would go with his nan to Taihoa Marae and copy the kowhaiwhai panels while she performed in kapa haka. He lives in Papamoa now, and his art sells around the world. He talked to Bay of Plenty Times reporter...

Thank You For The Music

You know how you’ve often thought “I wonder what ever became of girl group TrueBliss singer Joe Cotton”?Well, she’s now a Mermaid. Well, a performer with the Mermaids Dance Band (MDB), at least. The trio also includes Trelise Cooper style...

Keeping your best friend happy

Experts in canine behaviour Dr Melissa Starling and Professor Paul McGreevy explain how dogs see the world and what you can do to enrich their lives . . .We tend to humanise dog emotions and that’s not surprising as domesticated canines have lived...

East Coast's got talent

EAST Coast and Gisborne talent hits the stage this weekend in the finals of ECz Got Talent. From live auditions in Uawa-Tolaga Bay, Ruatoria and at Kaiti Mall, and video submissions, about 40 finalists have been selected to perform at the two days of...

Creating a superbug

What's on around the district?

Saturday, July 28Gisborne Parkrun. Timed, weekly 5km run or walk, for all abilities. Meet at Waikanae Beach Playground for 8am start. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See https://www. parkrun. co. nz/gisborne/course/St Andrew’s Car Boot Sale. A variety of...

A red, red rose in Gisborne

Asked what was his greatest creative inspiration, American singer songwriter Bob Dylan cited the lyrics in Scottish poet Robert Burns’ 1794 song A Red, Red Rose. Included by Burns as part of a project to preserve traditional Scottish songs for...