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What’s wrong with paying fair share?

In this age of “fake news”, obfuscation, distortion and downright mendacity from political leaders all over the world, it’s harder than ever for us to search for and arrive at the truth. Take for example Simon Bridges’ utterance on the...

Mayor out shaking a bucket for Pink Ribbon appeal

Mayor Rehette Stoltz will be among the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Pink Ribbon Appeal collectors this weekend. Collectors will be shaking pink buckets around Gisborne on Friday and Saturday with the mayor appearing at the Farmers Market on Saturday...

Jail for $151,500 bank fraud,Attempt to get extra $722k ‘half-witted, naive’

The BNZ bank claims it lost $151,500 due to a Gisborne woman’s attempts at fraudulent transactions totalling $869,000. Christina Judith Jamie Lissington, 28, managed to get $147,293 — none of which was recovered — after discovering she could...

New Waikanae Surf Life Saving clubhouse a great achievement

The opening of the Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club’s new home was a wonderful day for the district’s oldest surf lifesaving club and could also be the harbinger of a new era for the city’s main beach. With its improved storage, lifeguard tower...

Man killed in accident at Affco named

The name of the Wairoa meat worker who died in an accident at the Affco Wairoa plant last Wednesday has been made public as a WorkSafe New Zealand inquiry continues. He was 61-year-old Alfred Edwards, who was a long-time employee at the plant. Mr...

Jailed drug dealer faces more charges

A Gisborne drug dealer jailed for 10 years in 2018 is facing charges for continued drug offending from behind bars, court documents show. Thomas Cheng, a Singaporean national, was a party last year to court proceedings in which the Commissioner for...

Military honours for Murray Derbyshire

THE late Staff Sergeant Murray Derbyshire was farewelled with full military honours on Saturday

Accused tries to flee court after sentence

Security and police staff sprang into action in Gisborne District Court when a young man upset at being jailed jumped the dock and made a desperate attempt to escape. Lynton Peneha, 20, had just received a 12-month prison term when he tried his luck...

Celebrations over, now down to business

During the past few weeks since the election, we have been through a “swearing in” process for the newly elected council that has justifiably gained many photo opportunities and chances for establishing a modus operandi that is unique. The Mayor...

Terrible and wonderful times

In these weird, terrible and wonderful times, I wanted to share my thoughts from an education design perspective. I believe we have reached a crossroads in how and why we learn that is of historical significance. How do I know this?On Wednesday...

Honoured for their services

For his philanthropy and services to the community Gisborne businessman Barry Atkinson has been recognised in the 2018 New Year’s Honours List as a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM).Mr Atkinson founded Gisborne company Electrinet and...

A case of mistaken identity

What’s in a name?Aaron’s pretty bland. You don’t get too many zany Aarons, but I would say that. Brenton is rather ordinary, too, although New Zealanders will probably avoid giving their children that name following the horrifying Christchurch...

Encouraging tone to sheep sale

WITH short yardings of store lambs coming out and a solid demand from local farmers well supplied with good grass, the strong market for them at Matawhero yesterday was not unexpected. A total of 1863 lambs and a couple of pens of prime sheep...

Water use eases

CITY water use fell dramatically after the council imposed the first water restrictions before Christmas. Water utilities manager Neville West says the public response to the call to conserve water has been huge. The city water demand had averaged...

One issue among many

Ideally we all have a vision of a wastewater-free bay . . . after all, dreams are free. Unfortunately the cash needed to achieve our dreams is not. I do not believe councillors should base their wastewater treatment decision on a survey that...

Tairawhiti Techweek ’18

The possibility of technology becoming the next biggest industry in Tairawhiti is one step closer. Global tech companies, New Zealand exporters and the country’s top tech talent converge on the city today for a groundbreaking event to unlock the...

Labour launches Coast campaign

THE LABOUR Party’s State of Gisborne “party” last night proved a popular affair with close to 100 people packed into the already tightly-spaced Verve Cafe and Bar. In a speech that covered youth opportunities, employment, education, healthcare...

Wastewater consent application on hold

Gisborne District Council is acknowledging “significant legal and reputational risk” in relation to the wastewater treatment option it included in its 2018-2028 Long-Term Plan (LTP) — which involves a $24.3 million upgrade, but to be more...