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‘It’s about time’: $6.9m multisport hub project kicks off in Tairāwhiti

Work has started on the demolition of the netball pavilion in Gisborne’s Victoria Domain, paving the way for the redevelopment of the facility. “It’s about time,” Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga said. “I would have loved for those new...

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‘It’s a blessing’: Mum shares journey of first 2025 baby in Tairāwhiti

Bille Akuhata and daughter Terēhia are getting on with life in Tolaga Bay as the first Tairāwhiti mum and baby of 2025. Father Anthony Sidney, Akuhata’s partner, had proudly been telling everyone, Bille said when the Gisborne Herald visited mum...

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Why Tairāwhiti gets a long weekend on Auckland Anniversary

On Monday, Tairāwhiti residents will enjoy a day off for Auckland Anniversary Day. But why does a region hundreds of kilometres from the Queen City observe this holiday? Many statutory holidays signify no particular meaning to Kiwis such as those...

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‘Tough decision’: Ophthalmologist reflects on leaving Gisborne after 17 years

Ophthalmologist Graham Wilson has reluctantly left Gisborne after serving the community for 17 years. Wilson is now based in Christchurch where he will continue to work in the public and private sectors. He left Gisborne mainly to be closer to his...

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Relay for Life set to return with new layout

Relay for Life is back and only 10 weeks away. Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society has designed a new layout at the A and P Showgrounds’ Poynter Park location and is ready to take more registrations for individuals and teams for the March 29-30...

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‘Exhaustion’ sees online foodbank’s doors closed

The organiser of a Gisborne-based foodbank says he is “exhausted” and has made the decision to close down after eight years of operating. Johnathan Pere, the organiser of Online Foodbank NZ/HQ Gisborne, formerly known as East Coast Community...

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