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Time for a change

Last night I had the privilege of attending the Tairawhiti Rainbow Action “meet the candidates” evening. As a candidate standing for council, I was somewhat surprised by comments from some current councillors who attended this event, in terms of...

Never ‘acceptable practice’

Re: Plenty of doctors willing to assist, January 4 letter. In her attempt to justify the role of doctors as agents of euthanasia, Alida van der Velde has to stoop to making several illogical comparisons. She tries to equate medical procedures like...

Our heritage needs to be on display

I wish once again to help focus people’s attention on things that should concern us all. I am well aware that my contributions don’t always fit with the priority list of other commentators. Quite a few are convinced that my choices are motivated...

Now they know what they’re up against

CRICKETThat’s what they’re up against. The Bay of Plenty Coastlands primary school team who rolled Hamilton for 90 a fortnight ago dismissed Poverty Bay for 89 on Sunday, at Trident High School, Whakatane. Coastlands captain Loughie Keaney won the...

Gales on the way

The Metservice has issued a strong wind warning for Gisborne from tomorrow afternoon with gusts predicted up to 120kmh. The forecast applies to the area of Hawke's Bay north of Wairoa and eastern Gisborne, south of Tokomaru Bay.“The southerly winds...

Good recognition for volunteers

GISBORNE Volunteer Centre would like to thank our Mayor, Meng Foon, for hosting a Morning Tea with the Mayor for Volunteers on Monday to get National Volunteer Week under way. Volunteers from a variety of organisations gathered together in...

Rugby-mad centenarian celebrates milestone in style

Not everyone gets a card from the Queen, Prime Minister and Governor-General, but not everyone is Sheila Gerrard. Sheila turned 100 yesterday and was celebrating at home with a glass of Moët in a house flooded with flowers when The Herald came to...

Cedenco to lead on water and waste

CEDENCO Foods have agreed to a partnership with the Government and Gisborne District Council to lead an investigation into developing a large water recycling plant as part of the regional growth programme. It will also look at waste management. The...

Opportunity for tribute

THE spirit of Poverty Bay Open great Frank Gordon will hang heavily over the 82nd edition, which tees off tomorrow. The most prolific winner of the district’s signature men’s tournament — eight times over the period from 1952 to 1969 — died...

Taggers caught red-handed, thanks to CCTV volunteer

Police have made two arrests over a spate of high-profile tagging incidents in the city in recent weeks that have caused “significant distress” for business owners affected. The arrests were made on Friday night after they were spotted allegedly...

Majority of small vote say council off track on LTP

A question on how Gisborne District Council is doing will always bring a range of answers. This week’s Herald web poll asked online readers, “From what you know of the council’s draft Long Term Plan, do you think it is on the right track?”The...

Respecting loved ones wishes through use of Manaaki Mats

A bereaved Gisborne whānau have shared their experience of laying a loved one to rest in a humble and respectful way through the use of Manaaki Mats.“It was a process we went through as a whānau. All six generations were able to help.“We were...

Intern and cadetships a win-win

GISBORNE District Council, Wairoa District Council and Eastland Group all make use of either interns or student cadets, and all agree those programmes provide a win-win situation — and in one case, it has already provided a stepping stone to the...

Burger King Pro Dirt powers up Eastland Group Raceway

THE Burger King Pro Dirt super saloon car series lit up Eastland Group Raceway at the weekend, with the big V8s putting on a fantastic show. Friday’s night’s round drew an average-sized crowd but Saturday night attracted more than 2500 fans.“It...

Power out for part of Flats

About 400 homes around the Patutahi and Hexton areas were without power this morning but Eastland Network restored power quickly to most properties.“We had a bit of an issue at Kirkpatrick Road, Patutahi, with an insulator that failed,” said...

Colour festival is back in the sand

PEOPLE taking a stroll on Midway Beach next Sunday should avoid wearing their Sunday-best if they intend to take part in Gisborne’s second annual Holi Festival. Organised by Tairawhiti Multicultural Council (TMC), the event celebrates the Hindu...

Swivel-eyed

Right-wing commentator Matthew Hooton has the best description of those who continue to claim that the National Party won the election: “swivel-eyed loons”.Bruce Holm, Tokomaru Bay

Researchers celebrate the Chinese fruit shops

Gisborne residents gathered for a book launch to celebrate and remember an era in this country’s history that has all but disappeared. Long before supermarkets became a one-stop shop for fresh produce, most small towns and city suburbs had a fruit...