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‘Champion for the Coast’: Bill Burdett remembered by friends, colleagues and whānau

A man who fought for the East Coast in local politics and sports has been remembered by his friends and colleagues as a champion of the community. Bill Burdett was 82 when he died on Thursday this week. Gisborne District Council paid respects to the...

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Can Gisborne sustain retail spending growth into Christmas?

Data shows Gisborne’s retail spending rose 18.8% over Black Friday, the highest increase nationwide. Store owners remain cautious about sustaining sales through Christmas, despite steady growth. Gisborne Chamber of Commerce president Ashley Fisher...

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13 Dec 2024

Road worker near Ruatōria allegedly threatened with firearm

Police are investigating after a road worker was allegedly threatened with a firearm on State Highway 35 near Ruatōria. The incident at the Rotokautuku (Waiapu) Bridge site near Bridge Rd was reported to police at 3pm on Tuesday. A police statement...

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Student-built house will home East Coast Kāinga Ora tenants

A building programme developing a diverse set of skills for students at a Gisborne high school has produced a home for Kāinga Ora. Lytton High School’s Building Academy programme offered hands-on experience in the construction industry, aiming to...

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02 Dec 2024

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Tui Keenan building Tairāwhiti’s food sovereignty

Tui Keenan reclaimed her identity and found her own “food sovereignty” while hunting. Now she has dedicated herself to helping whānau and rangatahi at a Gisborne school learn key skills to provide food and connect with their taiao. Eventually...

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25 Nov 2024

Gisborne’s most popular pet names revealed: Are your pets among the favourites?

Data from New Zealand’s largest microchip database has revealed Gisborne’s most popular pet names of all time and how that list has shifted in 2024. A name sounding “glamorous”, links to popular culture or even just a vague feeling are some...

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15 Nov 2024

Tairāwhiti practices concerned with after-hours care tender process

Some of Gisborne’s primary healthcare providers are not interested in picking up Health NZ’s tender for a new after-hours care service in Tairāwhiti due to clinical and financial risks and concerns around a hasty and “prescriptive” process...

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Tolaga Bay hunter death: Father of child who fatally shot John Atkins pleads guilty to manslaughter

A man has pleaded guilty in the High Court at Gisborne to manslaughter, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a licence and possession of cannabis for sale. The defendant, whose firearms licence expired in August 2012...

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25 Oct 2024

Ritchie Civil owners purchase Allied Concrete plant

A couple’s purchase of one of Gisborne’s two concrete plants brings it into local hands and will ensure it keeps serving the community. Owners of civil contracting company Ritchie Civil, Derek and Rebecca Watson, bought the ready mix concrete...

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24 Oct 2024

No arrest yet after thieves steal about 10 vehicles over two nights in Gisborne

Gisborne residents hit during a spate of vehicle thefts and break-ins this week say their lives have been disrupted by the loss of their cars and the cost of repairs or replacement. Samantha Tuhura said she was moving a vehicle about 6.30am on...

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21 Oct 2024

‘No place for hatred and division’: Gisborne Mayor and rainbow community condemn repeat vandalism

Gisborne’s main street rainbow crossing has been vandalised for the second time in less than a week after it was repainted following the first incident. The crossing was repainted after black graffiti writing was sprayed on it Thursday last week...

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17 Oct 2024

Dog attacks leave more than 50 animals dead: ‘Heartbreaking’ attacks prompt calls for stricter animal control laws

Six dogs have killed more than 50 lambs, ducks and chickens in attacks described as “horrific” and “heartbreaking”. Residents around Gisborne’s Nelson Rd and Campion Rd are now afraid to keep animals on their properties after last...

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