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Finding proof

The stage is set for Evolution Theatre Company's production of David Auburn's drama Proof and the cast of four Gisborne actors await their audiences. The play centres on Catherine (played by Danielle Siata) daughter of Robert (Hugo McGuinness)...

Steve made his mark

A walk in the park

Jan and Rick Clare don their walking boots and head to the Red Centre of Australia for six days on the Larapinta Trail. Jan tells the story of their adventures . . .Australia is full of quirky place names and ‘The Lone Dingo’, a camping and...

Living a simpler, less complicated life

In her recent book, A Natural Year, author Wendyl Nissen writes about the freedom that she has found in ageing and the joy that comes along with it. She addresses her depression, anxiety and the mental wellbeing she's gained from her back-to-basics...

PLANNING, PLANTING AND MORE

Here we are in the last month of the year. Many of us will ignore the garden as holiday preparations take precedence. Others are looking forward to next year. Either way, there is plenty to do in the garden to make it more manageable in the warmer...

Actors sought for The Crucible

Auditions for Unity Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's powerful play, The Crucible, will be held at the theatre in Ormond Road on July 18 and 19. Written in 1953, The Crucible is a dramatised and partially fictionalised story of the Salem witch...

Sabores Brasileiros

Enjoy the flavours of Brazil in the voice, guitar and pandeiro (hand frame drum) by Brazilian musician Isabella Rovo in the Dome Garden. Brought to the Dome by Spellbound Wax Company, the jardim Cúpula will sing with a collage of traditional and...

Delightful ladoos

Ladoo refers to the spherical shape of this dessert. Coconut ladoo is a traditional, soft and creamy Indian coconut fudge ball made with shredded coconut, condensed milk and cardamom. This quick and easy coconut ladoo recipe can be made within 10-15...

What's on around the district?

Saturday, June 2Harbourview Marine & Carpet Court Winter Fishing Contest (to Sept 29). Normal Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club start/finish times apply. For costs or details: ph 868 4756 or email GTSFC: info@gistatapouri. co. nzGisborne Parkrun...

Instrumental bonds

Music can bring together culture, country and this weekend it brings together three old friends. Vieux Amis (Old Friends) brings together violinist Justine Cormack, cellist James Bush, and pianist Sarah Watkins who grew up together in...

WHAT'S ON IN GISBORNE

■Gisborne Centre Stage Theatre: Grease (Jun 19–20 & 22–26). An updated version of the iconic musical about the T Birds and Pink Ladies from Rydell High, by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical. War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St, 7.30pm...

Satisfy those sweet cravings

I love a fudgy and gooey brownie and this version, topped with peanut butter and caramel, is one of my all-time favourites. I've used canned caramel so it is quick to make. Just drizzle it over the top and bake until it's cooked to your liking. Ready...

Irresistible broccoli

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Sounds of the Sandown

Disco memories in time and space

Surrealism at Te Papa

Surrealist works never seen in New Zealand before will be exhibited at Te Papa in December, the national museum announced othis week. Dalí and the Surrealists will be the largest Surrealist exhibition ever shown in New Zealand and includes artworks...

Shot Bro play ‘funny, dark and real'

In a bid to commit suicide, actor Rob Mokaraka armed himself with a meat cleaver and confronted armed police and was shot. That was seven years ago. Having survived the ordeal and worked through his ongoing depression with professional help, and...

Coast mission wins green award

TOLAGA Bay’s Uawanui collaborative catchment management project has won the 2016 Green Ribbon Award for Protecting our Biodiversity. Environment Minister Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry hosted the award ceremony at a recent...

Creation evolving with choir and orchestra

THE choruses in the Gisborne Choral Society’s upcoming performance of classical composer Joseph Haydn’s masterpiece, The Creation, are nearly always in the nature of shouts of joy, says conductor Gavin Maclean. Because they “add up to quite an...