Third storm the worst
The Farmyard for Early Learners in Valley Road took a direct hit from cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, leaving the rural discovery-based sustainable early learning environment with a massive clean-up. First came Cyclone Hale...
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Keen to see coastal shipping service continue
Voters in this week’s web poll strongly believe the three-month emergency shipping route between Gisborne and Napier will develop into a permanent coastal shipping service for Tairawhiti. The question was, “Do you think the three-month emergency...
Busy year brings its rewards
AN 11-strong Gisborne Trampoline Club team brought back 12 medals from the Icon Trampoline Championships in Auckland last weekend. The team bagged nine gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the event, which was held at the McCown Sports Centre in Mangere.
Mini-reunion brings memories
AN informal Hamilton reunion of 1960s Gisborne Boys’ High School and Poverty Bay cricketers sparked memories 260 kilometres away in Gisborne. Former Gisborne Boys’ High cricketers Pat Malcon, Rob Crawford, John Beuth and...
On the mats — Indoor bowls news
by Horsey Arnold Hutchins, Pauline Stone and Nanette Treloar were far too good in the centre opening trios. They easily beat David Lynn, Jay Casey and Lois Lamont 13-4 in the nine-end final of the Sutherland Automotive-sponsored event. Hutchins’...
Hunter issues warning after ‘simple mistake’
Richard Wells never thought his annual father-daughter roar hunting trip would change his life. The decades-long hunting tradition provides a good excuse for the Wells family to get out of the office and sharpen their hunting skills. Last year’s...
Store lambs dominate at steady Matawhero sale
THERE were 3492 sheep sold at Matawhero yesterday, including 3192 store lambs, many of which had been trucked from Wairoa. Prices remained steady for all sheep. Farmers on the Poverty Bay flats are now buying store lambs as processing crops and...
Credit where it’s due, but a way to go
by Clive BibbyOne has to admit that Chris Hipkins is proving to be a dab hand at re-floating the sinking ship — HMNZS Labour Government. In my humble opinion he is justifiably drawing credit for doing things that others had considered too hard or...
China: floggings will continue until morale improves
Xi Jinping was confirmed in a third five-year term as president of China at the National People’s Congress last week, and not one of the 3000 delegates voted against him. Why would they? Everything is perfect in the People’s Republic of Oz, and...
Skilful care appreciated
I would like to publicly acknowledge the wonderful group of people who came to our aid when my bike and I parted ways on Tuesday, caused by the redundant railway tracks next to the cycleway at the wharf. I wish to sincerely thank the manager of the...
Iwi underwrites $2.5m to continue the clean up of flood damaged homes in Wairoa
Wairoa post-settlement governance entity Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa announced today it will underwrite $2.5 million to enable urgently needed work to continue on hundreds of flood damaged homes in the Wairoa district. Chairman of Tātau Tātau o Te...
Gisborne East Coast golf roundup
JANET Muir has taken little time to get her hands on one of the top trophies in Poverty Bay women’s club golf. Muir, who switched from Electrinet Park to the Bay this year, won the Hutchinson Cup women’s matchplay crown yesterday. It was no easy...
Happiness in henna
Have you tried henna?It’s a plant-based dye from the henna tree, which contains a pigment that is used for a wide range of purposes including temporary body art.“It’s like putting on a piece of jewellery or tiara. It makes you feel...
Sevens action at the Oval
RUGBYWOMEN’S rugby continues to grow in Tairāwhiti and that development continues tomorrow night with Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union running a sevens tournament at the Oval. Three women’s teams have entered. Game 1 features Ritana Pirates...
Movie guide
■Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When three vengeful ancient gods arrive on Earth seeking the magic stolen from...
Wiltshire ewes sell well at Matawhero
The highlight of yesterday's sheep sale at Matawhero was the sale of Wiltshire ewe lambs from Arakihi Station at Tolaga Bay. Their top cut of 75 sold for $240, subsequent cuts made $190 and $145, all of which will almost certainly be used for...
ICC constrained by Iraq invasion
Although the arrest warrant issued on Russian President Vladimir Putin by the International Criminal Court last week was welcome, there was puzzlement over the crime he is being charged with. This is a man who launched an unprovoked invasion of...
More than meets the eye to Miss New Zealand finalist
Zaley Tamihana-Brown's whānau couldn't believe it when she told them she was going to give pageants a go.“They laughed so hard, especially my brother and my dad,” said the 26-year-old, who grew up in a farming family of seven and has lived in...
Tomato patch refresh
Tomato patch clean-up is just as important as planting. Here's what to do with your tomato patch at the end of the season. Remove the remaining fruit and ripen any green tomatoes on a warm windowsill. Pull the plants out of the soil, roots and all if...
Eastland Port ‘excited to be doing our bit’
It was a 'team effort to pitch idea to the Government to open links to region': Andrew Gaddum
Initial $25m flood recovery ‘likely to be over-subscribed’
HUNDREDS of businesses here have applied for cyclone relief and $4.1 million has already been paid out, says Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson. The Government is providing a further $25m in grants to help more businesses in cyclone-affected...
Meeting needs in disaster zone
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins arrived in Gisborne yesterday with the good news of a $2.75 million spend to stand up an emergency shipping route for this region and Hawke's Bay for the next three months — a huge boost for our many land-based...
Gisborne trio stand out at tumbling champs
A great year got better for Gisborne Trampoline Club athlete Lily Arnold when she attended the Counties Manukau Tumbling Champs in Auckland this month. She was one of three club members, the others being Sophie Chambers and Bella Campbell-Reidy, who...
Hog-tying Canada’s farmers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to cut Canada's fertiliser emissions by 30 percent by 2030 has caused outrage among the country's farmers. They say the policy will force many of them out of business and will exacerbate the global food-supply...
Wairoa equestrian results
Lead Rein Rider — Fancy Dress: Indyannah Gallagher (Wairoa), Sherwood's Reckless Design, 1; Iyla Kamo (Wairoa), Mr Whippy, 2; Briar Kamo (Wairoa) Romeo, 3; Tom Richardson (Nuhaka) Indy, 4. Lead Rein Rider — Horse/Pony Suitable for a Beginner...
Pass $80m on to GDC for cyclone recovery
The $80m Trust Tairawhiti is to receive from the sale of the electricity network should ALL be passed on to Gisborne District Council to be used for part of the cyclone recovery. Not only will it enable infrastructure to be restored more quickly and...
Crisis management in Crosswell's field
East Coast Rural Support Trust's appoints new cyclone-response coordinator for the region
Lessons on healthy soil
Learning about the importance of soil biodiversity from a celebrity entomologist proved popular at Wainui Beach School. Ruud Kleinpaste, aka “the Bugman”, visited the school to teach the children how to create good soil conditions.“We wanted...
Cutting emissions, avoiding extinction
Scientific research indicates that climate change likely drove at least five early species of humans, all belonging to the genus Homo, to extinction and only we Homo sapiens remain. Consequently, because of our cleverness in exploiting our natural...
Arrest warrant out for driver following death of American tourist
An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman charged with dangerous driving causing the death of 25-year-old American tourist Nicholas Simon. Simon died after the vehicle he was driving collided with another vehicle on State Highway 2 (Matawai Road)...