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‘Life-changing’: Call for male mentors for Gisborne youth

The call has gone out for more male role models to join a mentoring programme that has proved “life-changing” for many boys. With six boys already on its waiting list, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Tairāwhiti Gisborne is seeking more males to...

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Gisborne shearer achieves writing dream with first book

Gisborne man Falcon James (Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) has realised a long-held dream to complete a novel and publish it. He has self-published Haka! The Backlash! on Amazon Kindle in a series format. Described as an epic tale weaving together fantasy...

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Gisborne’s Norma Hooks retires from Plunket after 32 years of service

It was an emotional day for Gisborne Plunket’s Norma Hooks as she farewelled her colleagues at a special lunch after 32 years of working for the organisation. Hooks became tearful when asked on Wednesday what she would miss the most about her job...

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Spirit of giving: Sallies and SuperGrans ramp up Christmas support for families

Social service agencies in Gisborne have noticed a rising need this year as the countdown to Christmas begins. The Salvation Army is working hard to prepare Christmas hampers and gifts for those in need. It gives out 100 hampers to people in...

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Rhythm and Vines gears up for 18,000 campers at New Year’s festival

Gisborne’s Rhythm and Vines will be at the biggest campground in New Zealand this summer with 18,000 campers expected at the New Year’s music festival. From humble beginnings of around 1300 people camping on site in 2003, the number has grown...

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