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Manaia show mesmerising, so relevant here

Sarah Olsen A call to action — support Lawrence Mulligan and Norman Maclean in their latest endeavour, a production of John Broughton’s Michael James Manaia. This play is so relevant to our East Coast region and all those who live here. It also...

Calls for Govt to urgently introduce cat-management law

A move to mandate the registration and desexing of domestic cats has taken a major leap forward, with a select committee calling for legislation to be put in place. The environment committee made its recommendation to the Government this month after...

Labour’s GST policy as predicted by Nats

Labour has confirmed that it would take GST off fruit and vegetables if it wins the election in October, which will be popular with most people at a time of fast-rising grocery bills but be seen by others as an ineffective way to support households...

Action needed to protect Turihaua foreshore, SH35

Many will be aware that there is an evolving erosion problem alongside SH35, most recently between Makorori and Pouawa. This matter has been raised in recent years but only immediate threats to the highway seem to command action. The more immediate...

Care, dedication inspiring

Tena koutou Tauawhi men’s group and the Crawford whānau. Congratulations Tauawhi on achieving the long-held dream of having a respite house for men. It has been a long journey and hard work for you all. How blessed we are, as a region, to have...

Size of penalty questioned

I am writing about the period of time that YMP player No. 1 has been stood down after a recent game. I understand that he was stood down for four weeks for what seemed to those who witnessed it — a violent, unprovoked and intentional knee to the...

Our kids are worth this

I 100-percent support efforts to help our kids in Gizzy gain a multi-sports stadium. My daughters have played rep basketball for more than eight years for Gisborne Basketball Association. One of my daughters played for the Poverty Bay u16 girls’...

Facility as city centrepiece

Re: Urgency for indoor venue ‘acute’, August 11 story. This would be a fantastic addition to the community. Amalgamate the YMCA, Badminton Centre, Childers Rd reserve, Gisborne Netball Centre, Surf City Squash and Primal Fitness. Make it...

Years behind other regions

Kia ora, I support the push for an indoor basketball centre for Tairāwhiti. Embarrassingly, Tairāwhiti is years behind other regions across New Zealand in terms of sporting infrastructure, which affects our ability to retain and attract sporting...

Aroha ki te tangata

by Molly Para I write this with fond and loving memories of Frazer Joseph Makoha Te Haara, a highly respected and much-loved friend to many at Matapuna Training Centre, who passed on May 26. I also offer an accolade and praise to Matapuna chief...

Urgent need for ETS changes: report

Consultation on potential changes to New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) closed yesterday and Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released an independent report on whether changes are needed to the ETS and if so, what these should be. The...

B+LNZ ewes workshop to focus on maximising production, profitability

Beef and Lamb New Zealand is to stage a Farming for Profit workshop, titled The Efficient Ewe: Lessons Learnt, in Gisborne next week. A similar event will be held in Wairoa. The Gisborne event is at the Otara Station wool room on Wednesday, August...

Contentious lease granted on sacred East Coast land

A lease application for culturally significant land at Tokomaru Bay has been given final approval, against the wishes of some who say they are descendants of the original owners. On Thursday afternoon Gisborne district councillors approved a series...

Putting the fun into fundraising

Makaraka School raised over $20,000 on Thursday, thanks to the support of sponsors, businesses and the community, with students participating in a lively and entertaining obstacle course fun run. The event was organised by Friends of Makaraka School...

Fire and spirit in 1950s setting of The Taming of the Shrew

Evolution Theatre has put its own spin on one of Shakespeare’s most controversial plays, The Taming of the Shrew. The “shrew” of the story is Katherina (Kate), the wilful and obstinate eldest daughter of Baptista Minola, played here by Fraser...

Police suspect arson in fire at emergency housing unit

Fire gutted one of six units in a block of emergency accommodation flats, and extensively damaged the two either side of it, in a blaze on Thursday night. It is being treated as a “probable” arson, say police. Fire and Emergency NZ sent two...

Police recover body of man from city river

The body of a man was recovered from the Tūranganui River on Thursday night in what is being treated as an apparent drowning . Police were notified of a water -related incident in the river near the Cenotaph around 8.20pm that night. The Herald was...

Tauawhi opens respite house for men

Tauawhi Men’s Centre and Tairāwhiti Men Against Violence have realised a long-held vision with the opening of a respite house for men. Tauawhi Whare Ahuru is a time-out space for men who are struggling to maintain a violence-free lifestyle...