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A Scottish dream come true . . .

For six years, Gisborne couple Barry Teutenberg and Sandra Walsh have lived on a canal boat cruising most of the 3000 kilometres of navigable inland waterways of England and Wales. With few left to tick off, featuring high on their ‘bucket-list’...

‘Wonderful human moments’

For 23 years, Dr Diane van de Mark worked as an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Gisborne Hospital, for much of that time as head of department. She has always loved being a doctor. Her medical fields are about care of women, from when they are very...

Free-wheeling on the volcanic plateau

Breezing up the island from Wellington, I soon arrived in the southern gateway to the Ruapehu region, Waiouru. How many times have you whizzed through this town, passing by the fortress-like façade of the National Army Museum, making a mental note...

Architectural gold

For one not accustomed to the limelight, the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ award of gold medal for services to heritage and conservation architecture has thrust Jeremy Salmond into the spotlight. But he is passionate about his vocation and...

White House gets Kiwi makeover

I VISITED the ‘White House’ the other day and met a Russian, a Japanese and a little Kiwi. While it’s smaller and less ostentatious than its famous American counterpart, the White House at Sponge Bay is no less eye-catching. The house, belonging...

Make way while the sun fades

Autumn is a treasured planting season, offering ideal temperature and more instances of rain. It is cool enough for gardeners to work in the garden and yet warm enough for plants to get established before winter.• Keep weeds out and feed citrus...

What's on in Gisborne?

Saturday, September 29Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club two-day trip to Panekire Hut, Te Urewera, depart 7.30am, return 6pm Sunday, $15 transport, $38 hut fees. A five-hour walk from Onepoto to the Panekire Hut. Bring your food and gas cooker. Ph...

Blurring the lines

PRINT materials from The Gisborne Herald, rather than print-making, is the stuff Gisborne woman Lynette Brown’s art is made of. The thin aluminium, lithographic plates text and images are laser-burned on are usually recycled for print purposes, but...

Heroes and hope

Tairawhiti churches were urged by a familiar guest speaker to acknowledge their ‘heroes’ as a way to ‘inspire’ rangatahi (young people) and to help rid the city of violence. Maika Akroyd finds out how a Hastings District Councillor for...

A six-year journey

Part of Maori art and design school Toihoukura tutor Steve Gibbs' doctoral study is an exhibition that concentrates six years' worth of paintings, drawings and research into a single exhibition.“I finished my PhD and now I have an exhibition which...

Stars in Their Eyes coming soon

BY day he is a tutor at Matapuna Training Centre, but by night he is involved with several local productions, including Stars in Their Eyes. Inspired to reprise the talent-showcase he staged 25 years ago, performer-producer James Packman’s 2017...

Two worlds in fushion

A supercontinent that existed about 500 million years ago lends its name to a trio of musicians from different worlds - and now Pangaea is drifting this way. Pangaea is made up of New Zealand classical guitarist Mike Hogan, recent All India tabl...

Gig Guide

Got something going on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nz or telephone 869-0630. This week30th Gisborne International Music Competition: Semi-finals, Friday, War Memorial Theatre (10am, 2pm and 7pm). Free entry. Almost Like The Church...

Grawlixes on the way

INDIE-folk duo, the Grawlixes are due to perform in Gisborne next week and they have just released their album, so here’s a chance to hear their unique sound before they get here. The album Set Free explores romance, relationships and not being...

Atmospheric and personal

Locals are in for a global treat next week when French for Rabbits take over the Dome Room as part of a six-show tour around New Zealand. Singer/songwriter Ebony Lamb and Gisborne's very own Keira Batten-Coogan will open up the show. Like many great...

What's on this week in Gisborne?

Saturday, September 15Gisborne 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/EV Test Drive. Test drive an Electric...

The last post

Billy has four guitars, says a cartoon on the late Peter Te Kani's Facebook page, the last of the musician's posts before he passed away on June 26.“Suzy has one bass,” continues the gag. “What does Suzy have that Billy doesn't?“A gig! Suzy...