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Word on the Street . . . about the teachers’ strike

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It’s a farce, so misunderstandings and confusion reign

Evolution Theatre’s latest production Rumors is hilarious entertainment, where a traumatic situation is handled with silliness and mix-ups. In other words, it’s your classic farce. Party host Charlye Brock (played by Andrew Stevens) never actually...

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15 Mar 2023

BEST OF BOSTON

The United States’ oldest city never forgets its past. Boston proudly wears its history on its sleeve. Just look at its trademark brownstone architecture as you walk along its cobblestoned streets. In the downtown and waterfront, old mingles with...

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Lytton High foundation student reunion all go

The call has gone out to foundation students of Lytton High School. The students of 1961, when Lytton High first opened, are invited to a reunion in April. The school only had third form students when it opened its doors in October 1961 under...

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Crew ‘going hard’ to have bypass opened by April 1

The team putting together the bypass to enable traffic to access the East Coast past the Hikuwai No. 1 Bridge between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay expect to have it open by April 1. The bridge was taken out by Cyclone Gabrielle and Waka Kotahi New...

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17 Mar 2023

News

Choppered home to help with clean-up

Private Owen Rayner joined the New Zealand Army Reserve Force last year hoping to serve his country. He didn’t have to wait long as last month Cyclone Gabrielle pounded much of the North Island, including his home region of Tairāwhiti. He was...

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20 Mar 2023

Gisborne athletes get special mention

SURF LIFESAVING

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17 Mar 2023

Grants of up to $40k available for businesses

Trust Tairāwhiti has welcomed the Government’s latest funding announcement to help businesses following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. The Government is providing $25 million in grants for businesses — part of an initial $50 million emergency...

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27 Feb 2023

NZDF ‘HERE FOR THE LONG HAUL’

HMNZS Manawanui arrived in Gisborne waters yesterday bringing supplies of food, water and diesel. It returned today and tied up at the overseas wharf. Ship’s commander Yvonne Gray said the navy reached Tairāwhiti on Wednesday with about four tonnes...

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18 Feb 2023

Farmers urged to be prepared

The provincial president of Federated Farmers has reminded farmers to be prepared in food supplies, both human and animal, ahead of the potential impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on Monday.“When it comes to fuel, check your bulk tanks if you have them...

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11 Feb 2023

2023 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards

Honouring those who go above and beyond

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11 Feb 2023

Out of the box

Get ready for a night of high-energy house music when Out of the Box plays at The Dome this month. Consisting of members Angus Chapman, Matt Tong and Rob Haskell, the group also expects a guest DJ to join in every session. The idea to join forces came...

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