A celebratory morning tea yesterday marked the Gisborne Herald’s 150th birthday. Former long-serving staff were also invited. Jeremy had the honour of cutting the cake, a representation of a bundle of Gisborne Heralds, complete with blue binding tape. Cup cakes featured a topping (in edible icing) of the Gisborne Herald crest.
City river and ocean waters clean again
Gisborne city’s rivers and beaches were back in business on Friday after the lifting of health warnings put in place as a result of Boxing Day rain. Many people took advantage of the waters being clean again. Waka ama clubs had their paddlers back...