GROVES, Eric. — On 15th April 2024, peacefully at home, aged 83. Beloved father and father-in-law of Helen and Mark, Kerry and Sandra, Stephen and Sandi. Loved brother of Bob (dec), Sydney (dec), Rosalie, and Paula. Much-loved uncle and granddad. Special thanks to Jaime-Lee Harvey, Home & Community Support Services (Te Whatu Ora), Hospice Tairawhiti, Dr Eric, and nursing staff at Gisborne Hospital. As per Eric's wishes, no funeral, but will have private get-together.
Gisborne kiwifruit on mice-infested ship
Fruit from Gisborne growers was on board refrigerated ship Crown Garnet where a mice infestation was found among its Sungold kiwifruit cargo when it arrived in Belgium. Zespri executives have been grappling with the possibility the first shipment of...