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Gisborne drowning rates fall, data shows major safety improvements

Long-term data on drowning in the Gisborne region shows a “sustained reduction” in underwater drownings, according to Water Safety NZ. Drowning while diving or snorkelling is tied with drowning after slipping or falling into water at six deaths...

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Thriving by driving and diving: Tairāwhiti youth getting the skills to succeed

Atawhai runs the Drivers For Change Programme, funded by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and a new freediving and kai-gathering programme under its youth mentoring service funded by E Tū Whānau under the Ministry for Social Development

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No marlin but plenty of yellowfin at Gisborne’s Bay Bonanza fishing competition

The Bay Bonanza fishing competition delivered some impressive prize-winning catches over the weekend, despite an early finish because of rough conditions and a lack of marlin. The lucky angler winners drawn on Sunday evening were Ryan Kirkland and...

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SuperGrans Tairāwhiti limiting food parcels and improving wraparound services

A Gisborne-based charity is making significant changes next month to its food parcel and kai provision model to ensure its sustainability and address the causes of food scarcity and food insecurity. SuperGrans Tairāwhiti Trust will introduce...

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Tairāwhiti after-hours care tender delayed, ED faces daytime pressure

The tender process for a new after-hours care service in Tairāwhiti remains unfinalised weeks into the summer holiday period. Local primary healthcare providers say data showed Gisborne Hospital’s emergency department was not experiencing any...

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Wheels of Hope: Young Gisborne woman gets first car thanks to community support

A Gisborne teenager says the gift of a new car through a charitable initiative has motivated her to keep pushing herself. Wheels of Hope has been run by the Gisborne Collision Centre, formerly DJ Mac Panel & Paint, since 2023 in partnership with...

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