Sprinkler use limited as Gisborne battles water scarcity
Gisborne District Council limits sprinklers to 6-8am to curb high evening water demand.
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Decent rain needed by Christmas to dodge the drought word
The east coast needs decent rain soon to stave off the threat of drought.
Bigger and better next year after successful It's a Gizzy Christmas
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Reducing waste: Not-for-profits join forces for home demolitions
Demolition of unsafe homes begins; salvage efforts reduce waste and support community.
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Their comments come as a man is jailed for three years.
Gisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated region
The portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.
Wooden spoon finish for Tairāwhiti at interprovincials
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Man jailed after boy fatally shoots hunter
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From first to fourth on scoreboard for economic activity and growth
Construction sector was the primary cause for positional drop.
Medical cannabis company secures $1.2m to boost growth amid tough market
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Record weather means early corn for Gisborne
A hot and dry spring means early LeaderBrand sweet corn in local supermarkets.
'Champion' of regional real estate awarded life membership
'It has good times and bad times. You just knuckle down and keep working.'
Gold for Gisborne’s Mills at Oceania tournament in Auckland
Dayvinia Mills wins gold as member of Aotearoa Māori four at Oceania tourney
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Tapuwae Tairāwhiti Trails launches interactive map for 58 trails
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Gisborne council slaps Aratu Forests with fresh enforcement order
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Gisborne routes in proposed Air New Zealand cuts
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'Absolutely unacceptable': Investigation after firearm threat against road worker
Police believe the firearm was an air rifle and are working to find the person involved.
Nurses strike: Gisborne ICU nurse insults over stalled pay talks
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Hip hop duo 98 Cents in the money at Hawke's Bay competition
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Gisborne hosts NZTrio's Triptych 3: Untamed Hope concert next weekend
Somi Kim returns to Gisborne with NZTrio's unique concert series.
Christmas event, dance show and pantomime on in Tairāwhiti this weekend
Christmas event, music, dance show and pantomime.
'Gizzy Christmas': CBD sparkles with new 7m Christmas tree
Fifty-eight wooden trees decorated by Tairawhiti students spread festive cheer.
Sparks cause 10-hour fire battle in east coast forest
Firefighters were tied up for 10 hours dealing with fire in young pines in a forest.
Maitai ace highlights Tolaga Bay Christmas tournament
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Inspiring futures: Teachers connect with farming leaders in Tairāwhiti
Gisborne teachers tour farms, connecting students with local career options.
‘So angry’: Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington’s freshwater rule change delay
Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington's rule change, seeking exemption.
Significant boost for Gisborne firefighting addressing staffing challenge
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