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Tūranga Tangata Rite: Innovative Gisborne school blends tradition and modern teaching

State-of-the-art school buildings, a special character that pays homage to the customs and traditions of Tūranganui-a-Kiwa and innovative teaching practices are some of the things that set Tūranga Tangata Rite apart from its mainstream...

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Kim Parkinson

21 Feb 2025

News

Tears of joy in Gisborne: Family reunites in New Zealand after years apart

Derek Davidson and Alex Macdonell were overwhelmed with emotion when they arrived from Canada last weekend to finally see Gisborne family members after years of delays largely caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Isaac, 7, was waiting with a handmade...

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Gisborne Herald

30 Jan 2025

News

‘It felt good all the way’: Bousfield on marathon victory

Gisborne man Simon Bousfield has done it again – winning his second First Light Marathon on Saturday as over 350 people from New Zealand and overseas enjoyed the stunningly scenic race. Bousfield was first across the line for the 42.2-kilometre...

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Gisborne Herald

28 Jan 2025

Entertainment

‘Joy and exuberant energy’: Mundi Trio’s musical journey features Gisborne show

Gisborne audiences have the opportunity to enjoy world music by Christchurch-based Mundi Trio at a special gig at Eastwoodhill Arboretum next month. The trio is comprised of flautist/vocalist/percussionist/dancer and composer Tamara Smith, Brazilian...

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Gisborne Herald

17 Jan 2025

Entertainment

Sounds of Celtic to ring from Gisborne’s Smash Palace at Rennie Pearson concert

Rennie Pearson will bring the timeless beauty of Celtic music to a Gisborne audience next month. He will be playing at Smash Palace from 3pm on Sunday, February 2. His music is described as “blending centuries-old melodies with vibrant energy and...

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Gisborne Herald

17 Jan 2025

News

‘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 Herald

11 Jan 2025

News

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 Herald

09 Jan 2025

Entertainment

Anticipation builds: Katchafire set to light up Gisborne festival

Gisborne audiences will soon have the chance to see global roots reggae phenomenon Katchafire when they headline at the fourth annual Summer Frequencies music festival on Saturday, January 18. Hailing from Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, Katchafire is an...

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Gisborne Herald

09 Jan 2025

News

How racing day fashion became a passion for Gisborne’s Laura Williams

Since her first taste of success in 2016, Gisborne Fashion on the Field fashionista Laura Williams has been hooked. Now she is a regular contestant in racing day fashion competitions around New Zealand and at Australia’s iconic Melbourne Cup...

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Gisborne Herald

28 Dec 2024

News

‘Hot and vibrant’: Painter’s Mexican journey inspires new works

The inspiration for her latest exhibition at Matawhero Art Gallery was a six-week journey through Mexico, hence the title Mexican Snapshots

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Gisborne Herald

24 Dec 2024

News

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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Gisborne Herald

21 Dec 2024

News

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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Gisborne Herald

19 Dec 2024

News

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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Gisborne Herald

18 Dec 2024