East Coast
Tairawhiti Museum exhibition, Colonies
An exhibition at Gisborne's Tairawhiti Museum combines craft through the generations, with sustainability. Colonies was curated by artist Lina Marsh. She talks to Jesse about the works. Audio, Gallery
Series 2 | Episode 7: Intergenerational Vision - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In the final episode of He Kākano Ahau, we explore intergenerational visions, whakapapa, and future aspirations with a māmā-daughter duo, and a Māori futurist. Audio
Airstrip granted retrospective consent despite wetland objections
An airstrip built in a protected wetland area was granted consent retrospectively despite objections from Gisborne District Council's own ecologist and the Department of Conservation.
Transpower's social media posts lead to confusion on East Coast
Transpower is apologising to power users in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti for a confusing message today, only a week after last week's rolling blackouts.
Port satisfied with vaccine progress despite low uptake early on
Eastland Port in Gisborne says there has been "rapid progress" in vaccinating privately employed border workers against Covid-19.
Large majority of Gisborne's private-sector port workers unvaccinated
Almost 80 percent of Tairāwhiti's privately-employed port workers were unvaccinated three weeks ago, according to data released by National's Covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop yesterday.
Livestock responsible for nearly half of Gisborne Council's emissions
Close to half of Gisborne District Council's greenhouse gas emissions come from 60,000 sheep and cattle on stations owned by the local authority.
New testing officer shortens 'ridiculous' wait times for driver licence test
Driver licence test wait times have dropped significantly in Tairāwhiti, giving whānau in the isolated, rural areas around the East Cape a "massive bonus".
'Written in the stars': Te Tairāwhiti festival to focus on Māori, Pasifika relationship
Gisborne is welcoming another year of Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival bringing together more than 200 artists and performers to celebrate the rich history and stories of the East Coast.
Ruatāhuna honey company wins 'best-tasting in the world' title
Honey produced in Ruatāhuna in the middle of Te Urewera forest has been named the tastiest in the world. Manawa Honey's chief executive, Brenda Tahi, talks to Jesse about the win. Audio
Vaping statement from DHB sparks debate
A health statement in Gisborne that backs vaping as a means to quit smoking has been called out for not first denouncing the practice.
Children's ward full for first time in two years
Gisborne Hospital's children's ward has reached full capacity for the first time in two years as respiratory illnesses put health services under pressure.
Māori in remote town embrace chance to be vaccinated: 'The right thing to do'
Many isolated communities are getting their Covid-19 vaccinations before the general public to reduce complexities.
Series 2 | Episode 3: Ahi Kōmau - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In an episode that is close to Kahu’s heart, we talk about how mātauranga Māori might help us find solution and understanding on the topic of suicide. Audio
Forestry worker's death: 'Companies failed to take corrective action'
WorkSafe has found two companies were not following safety rules when a forestry worker was killed by a log in the East Coast.
More details to consider behind big drop in jobseeker beneficiaries
The government is counting another drop in unemployment numbers as a win - but others say the figures don't paint the whole picture.
East Coast barging facility opposed by local hapū
Opposition continues to build against a proposal for a port or barging facility on the East Coast. Environmental researcher and hapū member Tina Ngata talks to Jesse about the backstory of their… Audio
Series 2 | Episode 2: Reclamation - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We meet three people working in different ways to revive and reclaim mātauranga Māori within a modern context. Audio
Concern over immunisation numbers: 'Our families are finding it hard', expert says
Immunisation rates of babies in Tairāwhiti have dropped "disturbingly low", with one expert saying it reflects an overstretched health system.
Gisborne pools closed after asbestos found
Asbestos has closed the outdoor pool at Gisborne's Olympic Pool Complex after the same substance halted repairs and has kept doors shut on the indoor pool.
