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Prices at Matawhero cattle fair lift from December auction

Some quality cattle were presented at Tuesday’s Matawhero Cattle Fair, with about 850 sent for sale. Prices paid lifted from the December fair, bidding was brisk and many pens were sold to buyers from out of this district. Rakopu Farms Ltd, at...

‘Fantastic’ trial after slow start

The Ngatapa dog trial club kicked off the trial season in the region with a good trial last Friday and Saturday, and after a slow start they ended up with good numbers. Results — Long head (judge Jono McIntyre), 42 runs: Allen Irwin and Murray...

Chance to have a say on FENZ fire plan for region

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has developed a “fire plan” for regions across the country, including Tairāwhiti, and has put it out for public consultation. A fire plan outlines the particular fire risk conditions that exist or are likely to...

Community gathers to support call for multi-court indoor centre in Tairāwhiti

Coaches, players, whānau, friends, members of the community, clubs and codes gathered on Thursday to have their voices heard en masse, Hundreds of people attended a rally at the Gisborne YMCA to advocate for a multi-court indoor centre in...

House price median down but positive signs

Gisborne house prices are still down on last year but property commentators say the region is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows the median price here last month decreased...

Road closures will delay paper delivery

Newspaper deliveries in the city will be later than normal on Tuesday and Wednesday next week due to the overnight closure of State Highway 2 at Otoko for resurfacing. The road closures are from Monday to Wednesday, February 19-21, from 8pm-5am. The...

Anglers hoping $10,000 catch is blowin’ in the wind

Wind has been a factor in the first two days of the Gisborne Hunting and Fishing Marlin and Tuna Hunt tournament but some good catches have been made. A Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club spokeswoman said sea conditions improved considerably...

SUPER HEROES HONOURED

The War Memorial Theatre provided a grand backdrop for Thursday night’s Tairāwhiti SuperHero Awards, which honoured everyday people who did extraordinary things in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle last year. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz said as the...

Frustration continues as Tiniroto Road closure drags on despite expert input

An independent investigation by an Australian geologist and soil scientist challenges the decision to close Tiniroto Road at the Hangaroa Bluffs.

Being ready for tomorrow, today

by Zita Campbell Emergency officials gathered in Gisborne this week to look at the progress made since Cyclone Gabrielle and plan for future natural disasters. The Tairāwhiti Civil Defence Emergency Management group met on Wednesday to discuss...

Waking up ta re and culture for Moriori

by Jack Ward A cultural and linguistic renaissance is under way on Rēkohu Chatham Islands. For years, myths have shrouded people’s perceptions and notions of Moriori who call those islands home. Kiwa Hammond says “they are waking up a dormant...

Te Arai River willows spraying ‘step in the right direction’

The district council has indicated it will look at spraying the remains of willows removed from the banks of Te Arai River during the major clean-up operation. That news has come as a relief to landowners impacted considerably when the river flooded...

Farming Expo chance to talk to people ‘who can help them build back to smarter’

Agri-innovators, top-flight speakers and two full days of networking are in store for those planning on attending the 2024 East Coast Farming Expo next week. The February 21-22 event for East Coast sheep and beef farmers is being held at Wairoa’s...

‘Significant gains’ in 12 months for emergency management

“We only need one to slip through.” That from group manager Ben Green, speaking at this week’s Tairāwhiti Civil Defence and Emergency Management group meeting. Mr Green said the thunderstorms and other bad weather of early 2024 were...

Nurturing future leaders: Transformative journey for Mātai interns

Tairāwhiti-based Mātai Medical Research Institute has celebrated the success of its 10-week summer internship programme and farewelled those involved. Chief operating officer Leigh Potter says the interns undertook a transformative journey of...

Million-dollar blow to kiwifruit industry

Around 40 percent of the district’s kiwifruit growers have been hit by vine and crop loss as Cyclone Gabrielle continues to leave a destructive legacy.

Gisborne Herald 16.02.24

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Aukus: Clark and Brash on same page

A surprising op-ed duo of former prime minister Helen Clark (1999-2008) and her once political opponent Don Brash (2003-2006 National Party leader) appeared in the NZ Herald on Tuesday, urging the Government not to join the Aukus security pact...