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Youthful energy triumphs in slick, smart show

There are few theatrical productions in which the reviewer tells the cast during the performance,“this is going to be a really good review”.But flattery for audience participation goes a long way and this is one of the successes of Evolution...

Realising a dream of macadamias

PEOPLE are genuinely interested in growing a crop that’s good for the environment, says Vanessa Hayes, co-owner of Torere Orchard on the East Coast, who, with partner Rod Husband, have seen their macadamia nut business triple since it featured on...

ExNE on the biggish screen

Multiple music producers bring a range of flavours to the fourth annual ExNE — East by North East — a recorded showcase of local talent that is now available online. Filmed at Smash Palace, and mixed down into a music video, the 2018 ExNE stars...

Remembering Maureen

Give them a laugh, a smile on the way out and you've done something,” Centre Stage founder, the late Maureen Potroz once told The Gisborne Herald. Maureen left them with a smile, a laugh, and sadness when she passed away on December 23, 2017 and...

In search of ‘viewissimo’

Justine Tyerman and the long-suffering ‘receptionist’ go on a Coromandel roadie in a motorised hotel suite . . .The receptionist looked slightly agitated when I told him I didn’t like the view from my room. He’d been down this road before...

Te Karaka to tech hub

Dr Katharine Holdsworth graduated from Canterbury University (UC) with her Masters of Engineering in 1994 and travelled to Denmark for work. But the company Katharine went to work for sent her straight to the marketing department because they felt...

The girl behind the lens

ZARA Staples hopes her journey so far is just the tip of a very large iceberg. The Gisborne-based photographer has recently received high praise from arguably New Zealand’s biggest fashion designer, Dame Trelise Cooper. Zara, 17, has spent the last...

What's on in Gisborne?

Saturday, July 13Gisborne parkrun. Wear a colourful tutu on your run/walk. Meet: Waikanae Beach Playground, Grey St, 7.45am. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See http://www. parkrun. co. nz/gisborne/Winter Woolies Show. Gisborne Riding For The Disabled...

He heramana ahau I am a sailor

Retired Gisborne sailor Jack Donnelly watched the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II with an expert eye

A journey through electro dub

Electro Dub collective Knights of the Dub Table blend dub, reggae, drum ‘n' bass, hip-hop, trip-hop, jazz and funk to deliver the roots sound but often go even further than that. The five-piece's album Way of the Dub is familiar territory but works...

When your pot plants refuse to flower on demand

I’ve never seen plants in pots flowering so prolifically,” my friend said to me as she admired the hydrangeas and agapanthas in pots at my front door and by the pool.“How do you do it?” she asked.“Oh, lots of water, fertiliser and...

What's on in Gisborne?

Saturday, November 9Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club overnight stay/hike (to Nov 10), Hikurangi Maunga, departs 7am, $75 incl hut fee+travel. An overnight stay in the Hikurangi Hut and climb the maunga. Weather dependent. For other options/to...

What the !@#$% is a Grawlix?

Nurturing te reo at Manutuke

The new principal of Manutuke School, Ryan Tapsell (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau a Rākairoa, Ngāi Taharoa), says it is a privilege to be in this role. This week, he was welcomed into the role with a pōwhiri performed by students and staff of the...

Life, the universe and everything

COLLECTORS, curators and creators of sacred objects for the re-enchantment of every day life”, says the sign in the window of a building in Carnarvon Street. On Saturday, you have an opportunity to visit the gallery of sacred objects within to view...

Simply the best

Bringing Tina Turner's spirit to the War Memorial Theatre stage

What's on in Gisborne

Saturday, June 25St Andrew’s Car Boot Sale, 9am–12 noon in car park behind church, access off Childers Rd, $5 per car (paid on arrival, set-up 8.30am). Ph Val 868 8226. Car boot sale is monthly, on second and fourth Saturdays. Home and Lifestyle...

Tips for a thriving summer garden

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