The Gisborne Herald (Saturday edition)
Gisborne services feel fuel squeeze
Rising fuel costs are placing pressure on some Gisborne District Council services with some areas experiencing cost increases of about 25%. Chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann said the rises were particularly affecting roading and solidwaste...
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Stores fail vape sale compliance checks
Around a third of Gisborne vape stores subject to compliance checks last year were found to have broken the rules. Of the 18 stores subject to controlled purchase operations (CPO), four failed for selling to minors and three failed for other reasons,...
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Sunshine Brewing sold to Taranaki brewery
The sale of one of New Zealand’s oldest running independent craft breweries is a deal worth toasting, according to those close to the transaction. Sunshine Brewing – including its iconic Gisborne Gold brand – has been sold, saving the...
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Council backs waste site despite unease
Gisborne is a step closer to taking control of regional waste, but some district councillors expressed “discomfort” over the process. Councillors voted on a preferred site for developing the regional Refuse Transfer Station and Resource Recovery Centre...
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Region ‘too accepting’ of road closures
Tairāwhiti residents have become “way too accepting” of state highway closures as the region endures an increase in severe weather events. This was among the many transport issues raised by Gisborne District Council staff and councillors at a workshop...
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Pharmacist shortage causing burnout, stress
Two long-established Gisborne pharmacy owners say burnout, the current funding model and difficulty attracting qualified pharmacists to an already underserved region are major concerns. Sean Shivnan and Nigel Campbell spoke to the Gisborne Herald...
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Storms delay centenary plan
The historic St Mary’s Church in Tikitiki commemorates 100 years this year, but the weather has put plans for a full-scale centenary on hold for now. St Mary’s serves as a place of worship, a memorial to the Māori soldiers of the East Coast who fell...
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Satellite map reveals extent of East Cape slips
New work by scientists is shedding light on the effects of slips on the East Cape after the January storm, with more than 11,000 identified by the team from Dragonfly Data Science. The scientists, who are Wellingtonbased, mapped the scale of damage by...
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Mum walks to thank Starship for saving baby
AGisborne mother is to pound the pavement next month in a grateful bid to raise money for “the superheroes” who saved her baby’s life. Ariel Kururangi has joined the Starship Foundation’s Kilometres for Kids virtual challenge to support the Auckland...
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Phase 1 of restoration
Work to reverse changes to Gisborne’s Grey St following a controversial trial will begin next week and could take up to four months to fully complete. Grey St was redesigned as part of a Streets for People trial, funded 90% by NZ Transport Agency Waka...
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Donors rally to help whā nau
Afundraiser for the East Coast whānau who spent hours trapped on their roof amid flooding, debris and heavy rain this week raised over $23,000 in 24 hours. Huia Ngatai shared the story of how her family of seven climbed on to the roof of their...
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‘Tsunami’ of changes
Discussions included the council’s focus on ensuring staff numbers were “fit-forpurpose”, proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA)and balancing her mayoral title with her new role as president of Local Government New Zealand...
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Region tipped to hit 33C
Gisborne residents might be looking for ways to cool down this weekend as temperatures soar. MetService has issued a heat alert for the region tomorrow, which is expected to reach 32C, and a “muggy” 19C overnight low. Heat alerts are issued the day...
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‘My final retirement’
Gisborne doctor Robin Briant says this time it is her “final retirement” with her departure from Hospice Tairāwhiti. The 86-year-old spoke with the Gisborne Herald to reflect on her 60-year medical career, which spanned continents and included...
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Let the fun begin
The major influx of thousands of holiday-makers and R&V festival-goers to the district will start to gather momentum today and be in full swing by Sunday. The ever-popular Rhythm and Vines music festival at Waiohika Estate from December 28 to 31 has...
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Street gigs return to lift the summer city vibes
Gisborne’s streets are set to amplify local musical talent this summer, with a series of street-side gigs scheduled to be placed in front of hospitality venues. Artwork in the city centre will also continue to pop up, as part of the “Art in the City”...
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TOP OF THE CLASS
Who were the students who shone the brightest academically this year? The Gisborne Herald spoke to Gisborne Girls’ High School’s Else Pauwels, Gisborne Boys’ High School’s Nathaniel Fearnley, Campion College’s Lien Ruelens, Lytton High School’s Thom...
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‘I want to be No 1’
Gisborne-born judoka Sydnee Andrews beat a fighter ranked No 8 in the world to win her division in the Gold Coast Oceania Open in Australia last month. Now she’s home for Christmas and – among other things – running a meat raffle to raise money so she...
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