Monday, 8 February 2010
PETS 5:38PM
Dog who attacked Gisborne woman destroyed GISBORNE — A Gisborne woman who spent a week in hospital after being attacked by a neighbour's dog has welcomed the decision to have the dog destroyed.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Friday, 5 February 2010
COMMUNITY 10:28AM
Lots of interest in community caretaker roles GISBORNE —
People who live in small townships surrounding Gisborne are passionate about their place if the response to a call for community caretakers is anything to go by.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Thursday, 4 February 2010
TRAFFIC 7:57AM
Hirini Street closed for pipeline replacement GISBORNE — The Gisborne District Council will be closing Hirini Street to all traffic between Crawford Road and Wainui Road starting for approximately a fortnight (weather dependent).
By
Gisborne District Council
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Wednesday, 3 February 2010
POWERBOAT RACING 2:16PM
Rayglass NZ offshore powerboat series heads to Gisborne GISBORNE — New Zealand’s best offshore powerboat racers are heading to Gisborne for round two of the 2010 Rayglass NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship on 6 February.
By
NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship
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Thursday, 21 January 2010
WASTE 11:58AM
Putting plant on firm foundation GISBORNE —
Gisborne’s largest infrastructure project for more than 40 years is under way.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Tuesday, 19 January 2010
COMMUNITY 9:40AM
Tell Council about your favourite public trees GISBORNE — On Prince William's first trip to New Zealand while he was crawling after buzzy bees, his mother, the the late Princess Diana planted a pohutukawa tree near the Cook Plaza on Gisborne's Titirangi Reserve.
By
Gisborne District Council
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CRICKET 8:51AM
Three outright victories in round three of the U17 tournament GISBORNE — Canterbury and Northern Districts occupy first and second spot on the points table after picking up maximum points in round three.
By
New Zealand Cricket
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Sunday, 17 January 2010
CRICKET 9:43AM
Points shared after rain affected day two GISBORNE — Round two started on Thursday 15th January with Northern Districts and Auckland declaring on formidable totals of 377 for seven and 348 for seven respectively, with Wellington bowled out for 239.
By
New Zealand Cricket
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Friday, 15 January 2010
CRICKET 9:50PM
National U17 tournament day 4 – No play due to rain GISBORNE — No play was completed today at the National Under-17 tournament in Gisborne due to rain.
By
New Zealand Cricket
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Thursday, 14 January 2010
CRICKET 9:10AM
NZ National U17 tournament, Harry Barker Reserve Gisborne GISBORNE — Day 1 & 2 – Tuesday 12 &13 January 2010 (two day matches).
By
New Zealand Cricket
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Wednesday, 13 January 2010
CRICKET 7:44AM
NZ National U17 tournament under way in Gisborne GISBORNE — The National Under-17 cricket tournament got under way in Gisborne this morning with the first day of the opening round of two-day matches involving the six major association teams.
By
New Zealand Cricket
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Saturday, 19 December 2009
SEARCH AND RESCUE 9:54PM
Hastings youth drowns near Gisborne GISBORNE — Police are investigating the circumstances around the drowning of a 17yr old Hastings youth at Tatapouri Beach near Gisborne.
By
New Zealand Police
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Monday, 7 December 2009
MARINE 3:53PM
Swimming with Moko in the harbour could land you $100 fine GISBORNE — Moko Gisborne’s resident dolphin is spending considerable time in the harbour basin which is risking the safety of boat operators, the public and Moko himself.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Saturday, 28 November 2009
WASTE 8:41AM
Contractors move on to wastewater treatment plant GISBORNE — Physical works for the new wastewater treatment plant are about to begin, little more than a fortnight after tenders for the city’s biggest infrastructure project in 40 years were approved.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Friday, 20 November 2009
REAL ESTATE 5:35PM
International property buyers snap up residential real estate in Gisborne GISBORNE — International interest in Gisborne real estate continues to grow – with two offshore property buyers snapping up magnificent sections in Kauri Park, the region’s most sought-after lifestyle residential property subdivision.
By
Bayleys
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Friday, 13 November 2009
WASTE 7:57AM
Successful tenderer has wide infrastructure experience GISBORNE —
HEB Construction, the successful tenderer for the Gisborne Wastewater Project, is an award-winning, privately owned New Zealand civil engineering construction company.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Saturday, 7 November 2009
COMMUNITY 8:34AM
Gisbornes Active Mokopuna Programme gets boost from The Lion Foundation GISBORNE — Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti’s Active Mokopuna Programme will continue to help with fundamental skill development and healthy eating practices of pre-school children thanks to the support of The Lion Foundation.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Tuesday, 3 November 2009
ENVIRONMENT 5:46PM
Whales to be tidied up GISBORNE — The “Whales’ area at Okitu is to have a tidy up in time for summer.
By
Gisborne District Council
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SURFING 9:43AM
Rising swell of interest expected for legendary New Zealand surf shop sale GISBORNE — One of New Zealand’s oldest and most easily recognisable surf shops is on the market for sale for the first time since the business was established some 26 years ago.
Blitz Surf Shop on the fringe of Gisborne’s CBD has been getting Kiwis on the waves and dressed in surf attire since 1983.
By
Bayleys
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Monday, 2 November 2009
ENVIRONMENT 9:15AM
Gisbornes marine oil spill team well prepared GISBORNE — A marine oil spill exercise planned by the Gisborne District took place by the Marina car park at the junction of the three rivers on Friday (30 October).
By
Gisborne District Council
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009
WASTE 11:36AM
Gisborne recycling tidy up GISBORNE — Gisborne District Council rubbish and recycling contractor AllBrites have been tightening up what they will accept in recycling bins.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Tuesday, 27 October 2009
COUNCIL 3:48PM
Councils Annual Report highlights a busy year GISBORNE — Forty two million dollars was collected in rates last year in the Gisborne district.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Saturday, 24 October 2009
SPORT 9:10AM
Whataupoko trails a tribute to volunteers GISBORNE — Without the enthusiasm of Bernie Vette the popular Whataupoko Park Trails, used by hundreds of mountain bikers, walkers and runners each month, may not have been developed.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Friday, 23 October 2009
ENVIRONMENT 5:10PM
Our district is under siege from pink plants GISBORNE — Every spring the district’s hillsides, roadsides and reserves turn pink as the invasive Holly Leaved Senecio sometimes known as pink, or purple, ragwort takes hold on any spare land it can find.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Thursday, 22 October 2009
COUNCIL 10:23AM
Botanical Gardens playground upgrade GISBORNE — Families who enjoy using the Botanical Gardens playground will notice some changes taking place.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Monday, 12 October 2009
FESTIVAL 9:20AM
Rhythm & Vines Annouce Third Programme Update GISBORNE — RHYTHM & VINES are pleased to announce the exciting third instalment of artists set to complement a high calibre international and local programme for 2009.
By
Isaac Promotions
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Sunday, 4 October 2009
SURFING 4:20PM
Wallis and Spiers take out Rip Curl GromSearch GISBORNE — Tane Wallis (Piha) and Grace Spiers (WGM) have taken out the prestigious Under 16 divisions at the first event of the Rip Curl GromSearch for 2009.
By
Kiwi Surf Magazine
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Thursday, 1 October 2009
FESTIVAL 4:32PM
Rhythm & Vines locked & loaded tickets available now GISBORNE — Are you really keen to get to RHYTHMS & VINES this year, but are a little strapped for cash right now?
Never fear - RHYTHMS & VINES are helping to make things easier on your pocket with R&V LOCKED & LOADED TICKET.
By
Rhythm & Vines
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009
EARTHQUAKES 10:24AM
Tsunami Update - Gisborne, East Coast GISBORNE — Gisborne people are this morning being advised to continue staying off the northern beaches until at least 10.30am and not to panic.
By
Gisborne District Council
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Saturday, 26 September 2009
NEWS 9:33AM
Photography future firmly in focus GISBORNE — WHILE most 14-year-olds would have a pretty low-key New Years Eve, given their youth, Jayson Kingsbeer was busy on stage photographing international bands like The Kooks and Franz Ferdinand.
By
Jayson Kingsbeer Photography
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