Gisborne Herald

Watch out for bank scammers — Police

Police have received reports of scammers impersonating bank staff to tell people they call that they have been a victim of fraud or a scam. The scammers then start to try to get further financial and personal information from the people they call...

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Road spikes deployed in driver’s bid to escape

A motorist who allegedly failed to stop for police set off a 25-minute chain of events on Thursday afternoon that involved road spikes, shredded tyres, a vehicle dumped in an alleyway and another stolen before it came to an end. A man was taken into...

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‘Urgent’ review at Gisborne Hospital: Security cameras not working for three months

An “urgent” review is under way at Gisborne Hospital to establish why the failure of its entire CCTV network was not addressed sooner. John Swiatczak, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti’s group director of operations (GDO), confirmed...

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James Pocock

ASB regional economic scoreboard: Gisborne locals highlight challenges underlying growth

A report shows Gisborne is leading the economic growth rankings for all regions but some locals are not convinced. Gisborne had the most economic growth in the June quarter, according to ASB’s latest Regional Economic Scoreboard released earlier...

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James Pocock

Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

Editor Jeremy Muir leaving after 14 years in role: Family ties to newspaper go back 140 years

The Gisborne Herald is saying goodbye to long-time editor Jeremy Muir and has a new chief reporter. Muir finishes work at the Herald today, ending a 140-year relationship between his family and the newspaper. This follows New Zealand Herald owner...

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Sound art project will surprise: NOise VACANCY to transform vacant spaces

Residents can expect the unexpected while walking through Gisborne’s central business district over the next eight days. NOise VACANCY is a conceptual sound art project by Tairāwhiti artists and musicians, who will take over several vacant spaces...

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Latest book in Monty Soutar’s Kāwai trilogy released

Book two of Gisborne author Dr Monty Soutar’s acclaimed trilogy series Kāwai: For Such A Time As is now in city bookstores. Part one of the trilogy was the No 1 best-selling New Zealand fiction novel for 26 weeks when it was released two years...

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Murray Robertson

GHL makes $5.3m loss, portfolio to be reviewed

The challenging weather in Tairāwhiti, along with low stock and tree prices, have had a significant impact on Gisborne Holdings Ltd’s financial performance this past year – resulting in a $5.3 million loss. The commercial arm of Gisborne...

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Students tackle challenge: Men’s mental health initiative involves 40 hours of exercise

About 50 students from Gisborne Boys’ High School took part in Fortress 40, a men’s mental health awareness initiative involving a variety of sport and exercise over a 40-hour period. It started at the school gym with a workout, followed by...

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Kim Parkinson

Toilet closures trialled following vandalism

Vandalism of toilets in Wainui and Okitu has resulted in Gisborne District Council closing the toilets at night. In a statement, acting director of liveable communities Kerry Hudson said there were multiple instances of vandalism happening across...

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What’s on in Tairāwhiti: Horticultural Society celebrates 100 years with high tea

This weekend Saturday, September 28: • Poverty Bay Horticultural Society celebrates 100 years. High Tea at Bushmere Arms. 2pm. Guest speaker Jo McCarroll, editor of NZ Gardener. Tickets $30. Contact Katrine 027 652 5149. 673 Matawai Rd, Waereng...

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Sport

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Sport

No winning joy for Gisborne in huge weekend of Tupu League action

SCOREBOARD: Tupu League Basketball, Taradale, round 2: Manawatu 95 (Kaleb McDonald 26, Dane Bertinshaw 19, Hikaia Lambert 8, Ryan Pearce 8) Gisborne 52 (Scott Muncaster 9, Carl Riini 9, Adam Nepe 6, Felix Sparks 6, Cody Tarei 5, Clinton Tarei 5). Q1...

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Chur Ngati back on top: Pushed hard by Spark Plugs in intense final

Chur Ngati lifted their game when the stakes could not have been higher. With a crowd of 200 at the YMCA on Monday night, the seven-times champions beat a game and gutsy Spark Plugs crew 60-52 in a fiery Gisborne Basketball Association Ladies’...

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Club darts results

Gisborne Club Darts Association INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS 180s: A Leach (Wahine Toa); H Kaiwai (Valkyries); C Andrews (Spandangles); E Tamihana 2 (Souljahs); J White 2, C Stevens 2, P McRoberts (Tigers); J Noanoa (Rebels); M Hawea, S Ratima (Vikings)...

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Nothing to lose as Weka host high-flying Swamp Foxes

Adversity is said to breed resilience. And for the Poverty Bay Weka, their 2.30pm appointment tomorrow with Thames Valley will be their salute at home to the faithful who have turned out to cheer them on in a season to test the most devout. The...

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Winning streak on the line: Ngati Porou would love to be the team to stop juggernaut

The Heartland Championship’s Meads Cup top-four final is in four weeks but tomorrow’s week-seven clash could well be the game of the year. The Ngāti Porou East Coast Kaupoi will play a season-defining match against two-time defending Meads Cup...

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Primary school surfers get on board at Midway

Gisborne’s Midway Beach will host more than 80 potential surfing stars of the future this weekend. The Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs, presented by Skullcand,y will be held tomorrow and on Sunday. Midway Beach will be the primary venue but...

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Allan pips Witters for Murray Halberg honours at Poverty Bay golf course

Mary Allan won the top individual honour at the Murray Halberg and Eagles Cup two-day tournament held at Poverty Bay Golf Club this week. But it needed a countback after Allan and Anne Witters finished tied on the same stableford points - 74. Allan...

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Business

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Business

Employers urged to follow fair process: Restructuring requires clear proposals and consultation

COMMENT: Jannine O’Meara is a Business Central employment relations consultant for Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne. She has had extensive HR experience with Fletcher Challenge Forests and most recently with Wattie’s. Jannine O’Meara With the pressure...

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25 Sep 2024

Business

Burke to leave LeaderBrand after 30 years

Gisborne horticultural business LeaderBrand has announced Richard Burke will be leaving his chief executive role at the end of the year. LeaderBrand chairwoman Susan Huria said Burke had been “an integral member of the LeaderBrand whānau” for...

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06 Sep 2024

Business

Buyer sees potential in Gisborne apples: German company plans to upgrade its new fruit property

by James Pocock A foreign interest that sees potential in the future of Gisborne’s apple industry has purchased 61 hectares of land for an orchard. Che Charteris German-owned company Beehive Demetra Ltd bought the property at Lavenham Rd and Judd...

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Gisborne vineyard a tourism wine award finalist: ‘We were totally blown away’

Wrights Vineyard & Winery missed out on the top gong but still ranked among the country’s top three wine tourism vineyards at the Altogether Unique 2024 Awards. Wrights was a finalist in the inaugural Qualmark New Zealand Tourism Wine Award...

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03 Sep 2024

Arts & Entertainment

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Pride and celebration: Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival opens October 4

It’s fitting Tairāwhiti is first to see the light given the success of Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival, according to chief executive and artistic director Tama Waipara. “The foresight of Trust Tairāwhiti and Creative New Zealand to see the...

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Tairāwhiti Arts Festival’s Te Ara i Whiti bringing warmth to all

There’s something about Te Ara i Whiti that draws people in their thousands to wander through the works, stop and ponder, chat about them, and often come back for more. The interactive arts experience that celebrates contemporary design and...

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Entertainment

Students’ artwork set to shine on festival stage

Art students at Gisborne Boys’ High School are putting the finishing touches on artwork that will soon decorate the main stage at the upcoming one-day music festival The Longline Classic. The design is based around a central sun with waves painted...

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Kim Parkinson

20 Sep 2024

Focus on the Land

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Large yarding of prime sheep at sale on Friday

The weekly Matawhero sheep sale was back on again yesterday after a week off and the yarding came to around 800 head. Last week’s sale was cancelled due to insufficient stock numbers. “Yesterday’s sale drew the largest yarding of prime sheep...

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Beef + Lamb NZ reminds farmers about docking tail-length regulations that came into effect in 2021

As docking gets under way across Tairāwhiti and around the country, Beef + Lamb New Zealand reminds farmers about the tail-length regulations that came into effect in 2021. Beef + Lamb senior animal welfare adviser Will Halliday says the length of...

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Call to join sheep-poo study: Only eight local farmers so far in important facial eczema research

The region’s farmers have been encouraged to join the Beef + Lamb New Zealand sheep poo study and the clock is ticking. The study has been described as a crucial part of the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts programme, ahead of the new season next...

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21 Sep 2024

Weekly sheep sale cancelled

The weekly sheep sale at the Matawhero saleyards yesterday was cancelled due to insufficient stock numbers coming forward for it. A PGG Wrightson livestock spokesman said that was “pretty normal” for this time of year. “Everyone’s lambing...

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21 Sep 2024

Opinion

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Editorial

Lawson’s raw talent beats the odds

Liam Lawson’s long journey to a Formula One seat has highlighted one of the oddest things about motorsport. Lawson will drive the last six races of the 2025 season for Racing Bulls, the subsidiary team of Red Bull. As expected, he replaces...

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NZ Herald

Appreciation for community support, caring workplace

I was sooo sorry to read in yesterday’s paper that the Muirs are ending their long association with The Gisborne Herald. I worked in the advertising department for nearly 20 years when Michael Muir was in charge and thoroughly enjoyed my whole...

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Opinion

Herald opinion page like the town’s square

It was rather sad when local ownership of TGH was lost early this year, but it was comforting to know we were at least keeping our editor, Jeremy. This would ensure continuing the excellent coverage of local news and that local views could still be...

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Opinion

At times amusing, informative, controversial . . .

Thank you for your contribution to my way of thinking over the years Jeremy. Your script was at times amusing, informative, controversial, BUT NEVER BORING. Frank Murphy

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Opinion

Editorial

Airport mall causes more irritation

Traffic chaos around Auckland Airport’s new mall has intensified long-standing tension with the airport’s main customers — the nearly 30 airlines that fly there. Despite road management plans and other measures to cope with the opening weekend...

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NZ Herald

Get ghastly cones out of my way

Orange was one of my favourite colours, until those cones appeared, Finding them on every street corner, now something to be feared. Some are upright, some upside down and others just lay on the ground, Sand bags tied to the bottoms to keep them...

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Ministerial interference

Our Government is always claiming that decisions made by public services are operational matters. Now they want to directly interfere in operational matters and, more to the point, employment agreement matters. In addition, I’m pretty sure that...

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Child poverty

You would have to be particularly obtuse or deeply cynical, or both, to claim as Minister Upston does that you lower child poverty by growing the economy and giving tax cuts. Helloooo, anyone home? The $3 billion required to keep to the previous...

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