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Residents urged to follow 'check, clean, dry' guidelines to halt the invasive gold clam's rapid spread

Gisborne District Council and Biosecurity NZ are asking residents to follow “check, clean, dry” guidelines to stop the spread of the invasive freshwater gold clam. GDC liveable communities director Michele Frey says the clam (Corbicul...

Residents affected by Tiniroto Road closure to seek answers from GDC in community meeting

Hangaroa, Tiniroto and Ruakituri residents impacted by the closure of Tiniroto Road at the Hangaroa Bluffs after Cyclone Gabrielle will meet Gisborne District Council staff and councillors today from 4pm in the Tiniroto Hall. One of the residents...

Reminder to ensure adequate water for animals

As temperatures heat up in the district, the reminder to keep animals — both small and large — hydrated is more important than ever. A recent post on a local social media site highlighting the concern of a horse tethered to a side fence on...

Counting down to Relay for Life

There are just 51 days to go. Relay for Life is back in 2024 and coming up fast on March 9 and 10. From January 30, teams already registered (including members) will be able to select their preferred site. Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society’s...

Gang member arrested over Māhia assault

Police have made an arrest and charged a man in relation to a serious assault in Māhia during a disorder incident in the early hours of January 1. A 34-year-old man was knocked unconscious and suffered facial injuries after he tried to break up an...

Keeping eye on potential tropical cyclone next week

There are indications a tropical cyclone could be headed towards the North Island at the end of next week, threatening more bad weather for the Gisborne-East Cape region. Climate and weather agencies across the south-east Pacific region are keeping...

It’s a . . . 50 babies born in Gisborne over December

December 14 was a busy day for the district’s midwives with six babies born on that day. They were among 50 pēpi born in December, according to Te Whatu Ora-Tairāwhiti figures. The babies were a perfect split of sex — 25 boys and 25 girls...

EAR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW

Cedenco’s annual sweetcorn harvest has been under way for a week and agronomy manager David Oudes says the crop quality has been “better than expected”. Harvesters were busy at work at Poynter Road in Te Karaka yesterday. “We’ve been in...

Summer Frequencies set to be a sell-out

Tickets are still available for this weekend’s Summer Frequencies music event which the promoter says is one of the most affordable festivals in New Zealand. Headline acts include Kora and Australian hip hop band HP Boyz from Melbourne as well as...

Eastland Port announces Water Sports Athlete sponsorships for 2024

Eastland Port has announced the recipients of its $1000 water sports sponsorships aimed at supporting the endeavours of talented local athletes. The Eastland Port Water Sports Athlete sponsorship grants are designed to alleviate travel, training...

Rain a relief after heat of the past week

Welcome rain has provided relief from the heat of the past week and drying of soils and vegetation in the Gisborne-East Coast region. A front moving across the North Island delivered the heaviest falls to eastern Bay of Plenty. The Bay of Plenty...

Gisborne cop sanctioned over lost taser

A Gisborne police officer has been sanctioned for failing to promptly report a missing taser. According to a notice published last month on the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s website, the authority oversaw a police investigation into the...

Steady rain puts restricted fire season on hold

Welcome rain has resulted in Fire and Emergency NZ delaying a change from an open fire season for possibly a fortnight. FENZ has been monitoring the weather indices and all indicators pointed to a likely change to a restricted fire season as soon as...

Matakaoa shuttle to fill vital role in health journeys

Te Araroa residents are to get to medical appointments more easily with the launch of a free health shuttle from Hato Hone St John. A dedication ceremony was held at Hinerupe Marae in Te Araroa this morning as the new Matakaoa Waka Ora Health...

Work bans for liquor managers caught drink-driving

Two women normally responsible for managing the public’s booze consumption have been banned from doing so for a month after each being caught drink-driving. Summah Preston and Linear Emma Burkhardt were judged not fit to hold their liquor...

Plenty of action keeps the spectators happy at the Gisborne Rodeo

A good crowd turned out to enjoy plenty of action at the Gisborne Rodeo on Saturday, including team roping, barrel races, saddlebronc, bareback and bull riding. More on the rodeo to follow

'Confusing' bus stop signage outside Kiwa Pools leads to parking ticket

A Gisborne pool user is asking for clearer and less ambiguous signage at a bus stop outside the new Kiwa Pools facility. Mary Dixon, a regular pool user, said she returned to her vehicle from a swim session to find she had been ticketed for parking...

Gisborne's debt mountain on the rise

Budget advisory service clients’ combined debt increased by $2.65m in one year; people struggling to afford the basics.