Zita Campbell

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.

2 months ago | 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.

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.

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.

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.