Murray Robertson

Edinburgh

Print and Digital Content Manager at The List (magazine)

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On The Up: Clyde McGrory the go-to man of Gisborne Speedway Club

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson

McGrory stepped aside as Gisborne Speedway Club president in 2023 and moved on to the committee as vice-president. Sam Hughes has been at the steering wheel since then. “It was time for me to move aside and let the young blood come through,” McGrory said.
Another 860ha of East Coast farmland to be converted to pine forest

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson

Federated Farmers Meat and Wool chairman Toby Williams said Matahiia Station, near Ruatoria, had a large amount of flat land that should remain in food production. More than 860 hectares over two East Coast farms are set to be converted to pine forest starting next month. It comes hard on the heels of news that the last 1090ha of historic Waipaoa Station north of Gisborne will be planted in pine trees.
‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson

Phillip Colebatch, owner of the historic Waipaoa Station property (pictured 20 years ago) said most of the rest of the former sheep and beef farm had already been converted to forestry and the conversion of the last 10% of pasture was the end of that process. Photos / FileThe last block of pasture at a “historic and iconic” sheep and beef station near Gisborne will turn into pine forest, disappointing the former owner and a local farming advocate.
Gisborne maize harvest in full swing before heavy Thursday rain

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson
Barking dog wakes two men during Gisborne house fire

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson

Fire and Emergency New Zealand specialist fire investigators went to a Gisborne home in Abbott St on Wednesday to commence an inquiry into how a fire started. Photo / Murray RobertsonTwo Gisborne men at a house on Abbott St, Te Hapara, have their dog to thank for waking them as a fire started in their home early on Wednesday morning. Fire and Emergency NZ sent crews to the house just before 4.30am. “The two adult males in the house were woken by their dog,” a senior firefighter said.
Grape expectations: Quality promising after challenging start to growing season

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson

The 2025 grape harvest has been in full swing for three weeks. The 2025 grape harvest has been under way for nearly three weeks and GisVin chief winemaker and Gisborne Winegrowers chairman Mark Thompson says the crop has been coming in “thick and fast”. Harvest started across the region the week of February 22. “Following a challenging start to the growing season in 2025, the region’s grape crops have stood up surprisingly well,” Thompson said.
Gisborne firefighters investigating cause of non-suspicious house fire

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson

A firefighter said the cause of the Saturday morning house fire in Gisborne was unknown, but it was not considered to be suspicious. Photo / FileFirefighters arrived in time to stop a fire from completely spreading through a Gisborne home on Saturday morning. Fire and Emergency NZ received reports of the incident in Abbott St, Elgin, about 11am. “We could see smoke from the burning house when we approached on Gladstone Road,” a senior firefighter said.
Farm for Profit aim of field days in Gisborne

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson

Farming for Profit field days are being held by Beef + Lamb NZ on properties at Whāngārā and Nūhaka next week. Beef and Lamb New Zealand is running Farming for Profit field days in Gisborne and Wairoa next week. Front Footing Change and Adapting Farm Systems for a Profitable and Resilient Future offers an opportunity to hear from top farmers on how they are building resilient businesses and tackling regional challenges.
Howling success: Edginton top dog twice at Matawai trials

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson

Henry Gaddum working the sheep ahead of Matawai's sheep dog trials last Friday and Saturday. Leo Edginton was the star of the show, collecting two wins among his top-three placings in all four events. Tolaga Bay competitor Leo Edginton featured in the top three in all four events at the Matawai sheep dog trials and came away with victories in two. The weather played its part for the club’s trials last Friday and Saturday and subsequently there was a good number of entries for both days.
Gisborne lifeguards rescue woman on final patrol day

2 months ago | gisborneherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson |Zita Campbell

Wainui lifeguards were called into action on their final patrol day of the 2024-2025 season when a woman got into difficulty on Sunday afternoon. The middle-aged woman, who was swimming between the patrol flags, could not touch the bottom against a strong current at Wainui Beach. Lifeguards Zyanja Rudge and Charlotte McDiarmid jumped into action , using a rescue tube to take the swimmer safely back to shore.