News Gisborne businesses struggling, upset over state of CBD Gisborne retailers describe the CBD as “filthy and shabby,” citing aggressive homeless people and reduced foot traffic. Some businesses report significant revenue declines, with one cafe down 25%. The council and police are working on... Click here Kim Parkinson 04 Oct 2024
FREE TO READ News Gisborne District Council animal control team pushes for unwanted dogs to be rehomed Gisborne District Council’s animal control team strongly encourages dog owners who are no longer able to look after their pets to surrender them for potential rehoming. The council control team has successfully rehomed 17 huntaways, all of which... Click here Murray Robertson 01 Oct 2024
FREE TO READ News ‘That sort of stuff never happens to me’: Builder wins new ute in trust’s raffle Daniel Fogarty won a new Ford Ranger ute valued at more than $68,000 after buying five raffle tickets. The raffle, organised by the Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust, raised funds for the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter. The winning... Click here Gisborne Herald 01 Oct 2024
Focus on the Land 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... Click here Gisborne Herald 28 Sep 2024
Entertainment Multi-dimensional artist Lindah Lepou showcases 50 giant roses installation in Gisborne To spend an hour with multi-dimensional artist Lindah Lepou is to be taken to a world full of texture, history and a richness of cultural respect. She’s known not only for her fabulous creations, but also for the fact they are burnt at the end of... Click here Gisborne Herald 9 hours ago
Entertainment 15 artists featured in The Aviary’s Spring Show The Spring Show, featuring art, jewellery and ceramics by Gisborne artists, opens tomorrow at The Aviary Collective in The Poverty Bay Club. The variety of works on display showcases the talent in the region while the show is timed perfectly in the... Click here Kim Parkinson 10 Oct 2024
Entertainment Show confronts generational pain: Performer reflects on provocative work The multi-award-winning Savage Coloniser Show is as much applauded as it is discussed in hushed tones — and for good reason. The show — being presented today as part of Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival — brings ferocious life to Tusiata Avia’s... Click here Gisborne Herald 10 Oct 2024