This weekend
Friday, January 10
Richness of Life Summer Tour. Featuring Hanwho – a South African groove artist who transforms musical spaces into immersive realms of movement and rhythm; Ash Sales – a “sound magician” on guitar, who creates instrumental psytrance at 432Hz, all crafted live using looping pedals and effects. 7pm, Smash Palace, 24 Banks St.
Saturday, January 11
There’s Still Tomorrow. This popular Italian film was the highest grossing film of 2023 in Italy. The award-winning film screens at The Dome Cinema. 7pm. Bookings essential. Text 0275902117. 38 Childers Rd.
Full Moon Party. Celebrating life, the full moon, summer nights and coming together with music from Brazilbeat Sound System, Magick and DJose and more, along with performances by Tairāwhiti Fire Tribe. Tickets $15 from Humanitix. 9pm, Smash Palace, 34 Banks St.
Sunday, January 12
Summer Arts and Crafts Fair. Local artisans. Handmade original items from batik, shibori and tie-dye shirts to designer clothes, wildlife photography, pottery, silver jewellery, beadwork, woodwork, knitting, crochet, sewing, macrame, candles and more. Something for everyone. Eftpos available. 9am-2pm, Poverty Bay Bowling Club, 109 Ormond Rd.
Gisborne Tramping Club. Kiriroa Station, Motu Rd for an on-track and off-track hike with stream crossings. 6 -0km over three to four hours plus lunch stops. Carpooling with $20 towards vehicle expenses. 8am-5pm. To attend, contact Nicky Haisman 022 120 4766.
Coming up
Thursday, January 16-Monday, January 20
Street Rod Nationals. Surf City Rod and Customs Club will host the 2025 Street Rod Nationals, featuring 250 custom cars, live entertainment and whānau-friendly activities. With awards celebrating the Best in Show across multiple categories and 350 attendees expected, the Street Rod Nationals are set to rev up excitement in Tairāwhiti. While registrations are closed, a public “Show n Shine” will take place in town on Grey St, Saturday, January 18, during which anyone can check out the vehicles. Main venue is Showgrounds Park, 21 Main St, Makaraka.
Saturday, January 18
Eat to Decrease your Inflammation. A wellness workshop with Dr Amanda Roe. From digestive issues to headaches to terrible periods and optimal exercise recovery, eating in a way that decreases your overall inflammation is a potent tool to have in your kite. You’ll leave this class inspired to create meals that are nourishing and healing for your body and mind. 11.30 -2.45pm HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St.
Saturday, January 25
First Light Marathon. This event offers options for all fitness levels, including a full marathon, half-marathon and 6km fun run. With a course that hugs Gisborne’s stunning coastline, runners will be treated to breathtaking views as they race. It’s more than just a run. Participants can enjoy a five-day itinerary featuring a pōwhiri, local excursions and a celebration dinner to top it all off. Start and finish line at Midway Beach. See Albatross Adventure Marathons to find out more.
Sunday, January 26
Wa165 Muriwai Excursion. Auckland Anniversary Weekend. Departing from Gisborne Railway Station at 1pm. Tickets available from Gisborne i-Site, Grey St, or phone 06 8686139.
Regular events (note some may not be happening during New Year holiday period)
Mondays:
• 500 Card Club: Poverty Bay Bowling Club. 111 Ormond Rd, 1-4pm, $3. Ph Tony 863 3468.
• Fun Dancing Gisborne – Modern Sequence and Social Ballroom: St Andrew’s Church hall, 176 Cobden St, 7.30-9.30pm, $7. Ph Kev or Isabel 867 0074 or 021 181 2414.
Tuesdays:
• Sun City Spinners: Poverty Bay Bowling Club, 111 Ormond Rd, 9am-11.30am, fees apply. Ph Dale 867 5083 or email eastland@creativefibre.org.nz.
• He Kākano – Little Seeds: A fun singalong and read for under 2s. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10.30am, free.
• Gisborne Line Dancing: Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 4.30-7.30pm, ph Kerry 021 102 4890.
• Hāpu Māmā Aqua Class: Focuses on keeping mums-to-be comfortably active while their puku and pēpi are supported by the water. Kiwa Pools, 45 Centennial Marine Drive, 6.30pm-7.15pm.
Wednesdays:
• Croquet: Barry Memorial Croquet Club summer season of twilight croquet. 4pm start. Equipment and coaching available, $3 for non-members. 530 Aberdeen Rd.
• Badminton: Three age groups of badminton – Kiwi Shots (Years 3-6) 3.30pm-4.30pm; Mid Shots (Years 7-8) 4.30pm-5.30pm; Hot Shots (Years 9-13) 5.45-7.15pm. Badminton Centre, 154 Roebuck Rd. $10.
• Fifties Forward Low Impact Aerobics. YMCA. 9.30am – first class free otherwise $2. 447 Childers Rd.
• Mainly Music: A fun music group for preschoolers. St Andrew’s Church community centre, 176 Cobden St, 9.45am, $4/family, ph Trish 867 2789 or 868 5513.
• Gisborne Concert Band: 6.30pm-8pm, The Bandroom, 200 Childers Rd. If you play brass, woodwind or percussion, come and join. New musicians welcome.
Thursdays:
• Te Pihinga/Little Sprouts: Fun singalong and read for 2-to-5-year-olds. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10.30am, free.
• Gisborne Line Dancing: Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 6-8pm, ph Kerry 021 102 4890.
• Gisborne Caledonian Society Practice: Social, modern and sequence dancing. Holy Trinity Church Hall, 70 Derby St, 7.30-9.30pm, $5, ph Pat 021 049 7148.
Fridays:
• Friday Stairs Workout: Lower carpark, Titirangi/Kaiti Hill 5.55am, workout 6am-6.40am.
• Te Aka Rangatahi/The Teen Vine: Anime Club or King of the Board. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 3.30-5pm, free.
Saturdays:
• Sunrise Yoga at 6.45am: Tatapouri Bay Oceanside Accommodation. Tatapouri Bay, 516 Whāngārā Rd.
• Gisborne Parkrun: Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club, 280E Grey St, 7.45-10am. Register at parkrun.co.nz/gisborne/
• Tairāwhiti Coffin Club: BCR Joinery, 522 Gladstone Rd, 9am-10am. Details at tairawhiticc@gmail.com
• Gisborne Farmers’ Market: Cnr Stout and Fitzherbert streets, 9.30am-12.30pm.
• Tennis for all: Ormond Tennis Club, Hill Rd, Ormond, 2-4pm, ph 862 5741 or 862 5856.
Sundays:
• Gisborne Walkers Club: 8am. Text 027 890 2224 for where to meet.
• Silent Flute Taijiquan: Movement lab for life. A free one-hour Tai Chi Chuan (Mandarin) Taijiquan (Cantonese) class open to everyone. 1pm-2pm, Gisborne Botanical Gardens, 391 Aberdeen Rd. Class will be held at Anytime Fitness gym if weather is not fine. Text Mike Baker to confirm location: 021 049 0722.
Saturdays and Sundays:
• East Coast Museum of Technology: 67 Main Rd, Makaraka, 10am-4pm, $10 adults, $5 seniors, $2 school children, under-5s free. See Facebook or ecmot.org.nz/
• Lions Express Train rides: Starts near Gisborne Wainui Lions Junior Cycle Park, Centennial Marine Drive, 11am-3pm, weather permitting, $2.
Each week:
• Mahjong Club (Mon and Thurs): Gisborne Town & Country Women’s Club, 42 Emily St, 12.30pm. Inquiries to Margaret 863 0144.
• Tairāwhiti Menzshed (Tues, Thurs and Sat): Cnr Parkinson and Innes streets, Sat 9am-3pm, Tues and Thurs 9am-2pm. Details ph/text 022 465 0396.
• Tairāwhiti Aviation Museum (Tues and Sun): Gisborne Airport, Aerodrome Rd, 9am-3pm, $5 adults, Under-12s free.
Fortnightly:
• Gisborne Country Music Club (1st and 3rd Sundays): Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 1pm-4pm, $5 visitors, $3 members, $1 children, ph Flo 867 7637, 027 494 6979 or flo.pahuru@outlook.co.nz
• Gisborne Woodworking Club (2nd and 4th Saturdays and last Thursday): Green shed opposite the Enterprise Aquatic Centre carpark, Nelson Rd, 10am to about 12pm. Inquiries ph Bill 027 450 7719 or email gizzywheelers@gmail.com
Monthly:
• Gizzy Monthly Market (1st Saturday): Locally produced crafts, food and products. Lawson Field Rose Garden, 7 Fitzherbert St, 9am-1pm weather permitting.
• Gas Guzzlers’ Breakfast (1st Sunday): Behind the courthouse on Reads Quay, 8.30-11am.
• Crop Swap (1st Sunday): Swap plants, produce, preserves, baking, books and more. Makaraka School carpark, 137 Main Rd, Makaraka, 2-3pm.
• Irish Music Session (1st Sunday). The Rivers, corner Gladstone Rd and Reads Quay, 4pm-6pm, ph Marty 021 055 7685.
• Gisborne Floral Art Club (1st Monday). Waverley St hall, Elgin, 9.30-11.30am. (3rd Wednesday) Kahutia Bowling Club, 7pm.
• Poverty Bay Blues Night (1st Tuesday): Dome Cinema, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 6pm doors, 7pm gig, $10 door sales, Poverty Bay Blues Club members free, R18.
• Ulysses Motorcycle Club (1st Tuesday): Bushmere Arms public bar, 673 Matawai Rd, Waerenga-a-Hika, 7.30pm, ph Chris 027 460 2430.
• Gisborne Friendship Group – formerly the Gisborne Combined Club (1st Wednesday): For active retirees looking for friendship. Kahutia Bowling Club, 165 Cobden St, 9.30am, $5 inc morning tea. Register with Noelene ph 868 4473 or Dianne ph 867 4294.
• U3A Gisborne (1st Thursday): Social interaction and learning for mature-aged folk. Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, 190 Derby St, 9.30am, $2 at door, ph Diane 027 444 1073.
• Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group (1st Friday): CCS, 7 Kahutia St, 10.30am-1pm, ph Moira 027 457 6923.
• Prostate Support Group (2nd Tuesday): Cancer Society Rooms, 718 Gladstone Rd, 4.30pm, inquiries ph 021 063 4515.
• The Country Garden Club (2nd Tuesday): Waerenga-a-Hika Hall, 728 Matawai Rd, 7.30pm, $2, ph Katrine 867 2427.
• Gisborne Proactive Club (3rd Wednesday): Retired people’s interest group. Watson Room, Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, 190 Derby St, 9.30am, $30/year sub and $5/meeting, ph Malcolm 867 2591, or 027 240 2590.
• Gisborne Camera Club (3rd Thursday): Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 7.30pm. Details at gisbornecameraclub@gmail.com
• Gisborne Sceptic Group (3rd Sunday): 11am. For details/venue ph 867 3715 or 867 7122.
• Te Hapara Garden and Floral Art Club (4th Tuesday): Redstone Room, Farmers Air Event Centre, Showgrounds Park, Makaraka, 2pm.
• First City Toastmasters: Become a confident speaker and leader (1st and 3rd Tuesday). Adult Literacy Rooms, 1st Floor, 100 Grey St, Gisborne, 6.15pm. Ph Helen 022 1945671.
To include your event, email details to whatson@gisborneherald.co.nz at least a week before the event.
