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Mar 27 2024 Updated March 27, 2024

Gisborne Herald

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PEACH, Doreen - Miss you every single day. Life is just not the same without you, love Lofty

Indoor sports centre ‘dead in the water’ without council backing: CEO

Gisborne District Council needs to show some support for a proposed all-purpose indoor sports centre otherwise the project is “dead in the water”. That is the claim of Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti (formerly Sport Gisborne-Tairāwhiti) chief executive...

‘Speechless’: Family goes from living in tent to a new home

One family lived in a tent during the cyclone. Another ended up in emergency housing and even slept in a truck one night. And a couple had nowhere to go so lived with family for two years. These are the stories of those who now have new affordable...

Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

06 May 2024

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‘Fix our potholes’: Residents demand no-frills budget

A “no-frills” budget, a plea to “fix our potholes” and “the Grey St fiasco” were all among submissions made at Gisborne District Council’s Three-Year Plan hearings on Wednesday and Thursday. Some residents said they object to plans to...

Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

17 May 2024

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What’s going on in Gisborne

This Weekend Saturday, May 18 ●Matawhero Art Gallery — Flight exhibition A new exhibition by artist Justine Hawksworth is on display with a selection of paintings of realistic and detailed iconic New Zealand flora and fauna in acrylic and...

Gisborne Herald

17 May 2024

Regional Rockquest show ‘epic’

The East Coast/Tairāwhiti heat of Smokefree Rockquest and Tangata Beats on Saturday was summed up in one word ... “epic”. War Memorial Theatre was once again the venue as the region’s up-and-coming musical talent was showcased last Friday...

Council discussion over iwi representation in new leadership body

Māori ward councillors have reminded colleagues they are representatives of the Gisborne District Council and not iwi when it comes to discussions about who will be appointed to the Local Leadership Body (LLB) committee. This came after councillor...

Matai O’Connor, Kaupapa Māori Reporter

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Forestry firms say no to higher rates, cite already high targeted payments

Several Gisborne residents want forestry companies to pay higher rates to help clean up debris and fix roads. However, some forestry companies say they are already paying a “disproportionately high rate” as some of their land is unusable for...

Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

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Better chopper access at Te Puia hospital

Improved access to the helipad at Te Puia Hospital will help ease the journey for patients being transported by the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter. Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust chairman Patrick Willock said because there was no...

Gisborne Herald

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