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Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

Perfect day for latest cruise ship visit to Gisborne

The cruise ship Regatta came calling on Saturday on a perfect Gisborne summer day – the first of two visits to these waters by the ship in the space of four days. Over 350 passengers on board came ashore to enjoy a trip on steam train Wa165, cycle...

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Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools tackles costly ‘code brown’ closures

Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools has set up structural measures and hygiene rules to try to reduce ongoing and expensive “code brown” issues. Every time the pool closes for a “code brown” event, it can cost between $1000 and $3000. The total cost...

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Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

Closure of Gisborne’s Cobham School confirmed as student numbers dwindle

A Gisborne primary school is to shut its doors after over 60 years due to a declining roll and high staff turnover. The decision to close Cobham School was made by the Ministry of Education (MoE) after consultation with the school, whānau and other...

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Gisborne HSOG netballers urged to attend centenary celebration

Calling High School Old Girls netballers past and present. Former netballers are warmly invited to attend the High School Old Boys/High School Old Girls (HSOG) centenary reunion on March 28, 29 and 30. HSOG stalwart Shelly Duncan, who along with...

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Putting on the ritz at Gisborne high tea event

Stick to your knitting, they say. Do what you know best. Make your work your passion. Women’s Institute members around the country are taking these mottos to heart and – for once – are having a project to raise awareness for themselves. Fresh...

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John Gillies

Trust Tairāwhiti funding round supports bike trail, kapa haka and more

The biggest recipients of Trust Tairāwhiti’s first round of funding in 2025 included a mountain biking club and a kapa haka roopū preparing to represent the region. Gisborne Mountain Biking Club (GMBC) will receive $50,000 for phase one of the...

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Gisborne District Council seeking community input for waste management plan

Gisborne District Council is calling on the community to play its part in shaping the future of waste management in Tairāwhiti as concern rises over landfills and illegal dumping. As part of the development of a new Waste Management and...

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Gisborne District Council says AI ‘game-changer’ for woody debris control

Gisborne District Council has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to help control the woody debris that covers the region’s beaches after heavy rain events. Council woody debris programme manager Rod Sheridan said woody debris in rivers and on...

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Two taken to hospital after Whāngārā crash over the weekend

Two people were taken to Gisborne Hospital after a crash that closed a Whāngārā intersection for over an hour at the weekend. Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust said the road closure at the Glenroy Rd intersection with State...

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Pottery exhibition, Farmers’ Market birthday and blues trio in Tairāwhiti/ Gisborne this weekend

• Waikanae Surf Lifesaving Club Nippers session. Every Sunday from 9.45am. A programme for building ocean confidence and learning skills and safety. Email the manager for more information. waikanaesurflsc@gmail. com

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Gisborne’s Marina View remediation nearing completion

The multimillion-dollar remediation of Gisborne’s Marina View Apartment complex is nearing completion after almost three years. A representative of the apartment owners says delays around compliance have caused frustration and anxiety, but the...

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Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

Tolaga Bay Wharf’s future uncertain amid funding challenges

Councillors are urging staff to investigate options for restoring the Gisborne district’s “iconic” Tolaga Bay Wharf, which is suffering from “ongoing deterioration” after severe weather in 2023/24. In 2014 the wharf had $5.5 million worth...

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