The biggest financial investment in Gisborne for many years, the new $46 million Kiwa Pools facility opened to much fanfare this week. The Gisborne Herald’s Andrew Ashton shares what the public has in store once they finally get to dive in . . .

Kiwa Pools was given a warm Tairāwhiti welcome with two special ceremonies signifying the official opening of the new complex this week.

On Wednesday, a pre-dawn blessing and karakia whakawātea to clear the path