There will parking restrictions this weekend as Gisborne
prepares for 'The Great Race". The course takes in the
Marina and the 3 bridges - Peel St, Gladstone Road and
William Petty. The course needs to be kept clear of all
vehicles to ensure the safety of competitors. The race
starts at 1pm on Saturday but the area will be coned-off to
the public from early on Saturday morning with marshals
ensuring that no one moves the cones to take up a park. Read more >>
Room 3 at Wainui Beach School will be out in force
on Sunday 30 August helping to beautify their community.
Working with council they will help plant a range of
natives and beach hardy plants. They will be planted next
to the beach access on Wairere Road commonly referred to as
'schools'. Members of the Wainui Beach community are
invited to come and help them. Read more >>
Gisborne's senior citizens learnt how to keep safe around
the home at a workshop held at the Lawson Field Theatre on
Thursday 20 August. Keeping safe emotionally was also
covered in a presentation by Gisborne District Councillor
Nona Gaskin. She discussed tools seniors can use to avoid
family abuse or general bullying. Read more >>