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Hearing set for acclaimed algae-plagued lagoon

5 days ago | stuff.co.nz | Caroline Williams |Diane McCarthy |Zita Campbell

An embattled Southland lagoon will be the subject of an upcoming hearing to decide if periodic openings to the sea should be allowed. Waituna Lagoon is located southeast of Invercargill next to Toetoes Bay, and forms part of an internationally significant wetland. But the area has battled both high water levels and algae outbreaks in recent years due to nutrient build-up, with run-off from surrounding farmland proving an issue.
Gisborne lifeguards rescue woman on final patrol day

Feb 23, 2025 | 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.
Perfect day for latest cruise ship visit to Gisborne

Feb 23, 2025 | gisborneherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson |Zita Campbell

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 tours, visits to Eastwoodhill Aboretum and the stingrays at Tatapouri, and a winery tour. The Regatta sailed for Tauranga at around 5pm that day. “It was another very successful cruise visit on a perfect day on the Bay,” a ships' agent said.
Gisborne deputy mayor Josh Wharehinga won’t seek re-election after 12 years in local government

Jan 1, 2025 | teaonews.co.nz | Zita Campbell

Gisborne’s Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga will not be seeking re-election at this year’s local body elections after nearly four terms in office. Speaking with Local Democracy Reporting’s Zita Campbell, Wharehinga reflects on his commitment to public service, his Kaiti ‘hood’ upbringing, his experiences in local government and his hopes for the future.
‘Standing next to you’: Gisborne council votes to oppose Treaty Bill

Dec 12, 2024 | teaonews.co.nz | Zita Campbell

Gisborne District Council has voiced its strong opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill, saying it threatens the “active living partnership” which underpins its community. At a meeting on Wednesday, the majority of councillors backed the council’s submission to oppose the Bill and for the Government to abandon it. Mayor Rehette Stoltz said some people might not support the council making a submission, but she stood by the people who felt aggrieved by the proposed Treaty Principles Bill.
Gisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated region

Dec 8, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Zita Campbell

A new water filtration being deployed by Tairawhiti Emergency Management (Temo) group is the first of its kind worldwide. Pictured at a Temo demonstration day at Gisborne's inner harbour on Friday are (from left) LEDI systems engineer Rhys McCormack, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell, Temo group manager Ben Green, LEDI founder and engineer Dael Liddicoat and National Emergency Management Agency chief executive Dave Gawn.
Gisborne teen driver Corbyn Wilson drifting up the ranks

Dec 8, 2024 | gisborneherald.co.nz | Zita Campbell

Driving a car sideways with the gauge showing 150km/h might not be everyone’s cup of tea. But the driver’s seat of a car drifting around a bend at one and a half times the open road speed limit is Corbyn Wilson’s happy place. Last year, at 15, Corbyn won the MSC Challenge New Zealand series held over four rounds at Meremere Drift Park. Now 16 and halfway through this year’s series, he is well-positioned to retain the title.
Gisborne real estate expert Philip Searle honoured with Reinz Life Membership

Dec 8, 2024 | gisborneherald.co.nz | Zita Campbell

Gisborne real estate mainstay Philip Searle has been awarded life membership of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (Reinz). Searle said he was surprised and honoured when the presentation was made at the Reinz AGM in Auckland. The website of Property Brokers where Searle still works, offers acclaim and accolades aplenty of him.
Tairāwhiti news digest: Early sweet corn, Christmas in the Trees, basketball fundraiser

Dec 8, 2024 | gisborneherald.co.nz | Zita Campbell

LeaderBrand sweet corn will hit supermarkets early this year, thanks to a record hot and dry spring in the Tairawhiti district. The first corn fields were planted in early August and expected to mature the week of Christmas but this year the first of the company’s cobs will be in store two weeks earlier than scheduled. Gordon McPhail, general manager of farming, said sweet corn thrives on hot weather and Mother Nature has delivered in abundance this year.
Gisborne District Council applies for another enforcement order against Aratu Forests

Dec 5, 2024 | gisborneherald.co.nz | Zita Campbell

One of Gisborne’s largest forestry firms faces a fresh enforcement order to stop slash and debris washing into waterways, just one day after it agreed on conditions for a previous enforcement order. Aratu Forests is coming under increased pressure from Gisborne District Council, which has made two enforcement order applications to the Environment Court within five months.