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Gisborne, New Zealand · GisborneClive Bibby During one of the rare occasions l was home in time to watch the lunch-time news, l was intrigued to note the main headline for the day being a call to update legislation governing the crime of hate speech. Perhaps because l am somewhat sceptical of laws that are based on defending the rights of selected minority groups while turning a blind eye to the common abuse suffered by mainstream, majority citizens, l was not surprised to he…See the Story
On rewriting the definition of hate speech - The Gisborne Herald
Gisborne, New Zealand · GisborneEastern District Police have become aware of scammers offering shipping containers for sale on Facebook Marketplace and some local community pages on social media. The scammers have offered delivery at an additional cost, and will even offer cheaper...See the Story
Warning: shipping containers scam - The Gisborne Herald
Inflation · GisborneInflation isn’t down on the canvas yet. But it is on the ropes. News this week that annual inflation dipped to 4 percent in the first quarter (from 4.7 percent), was welcome — although, as economists have pointed out, there were some worrying...See the Story
Taming inflation beast, slowly . . . - The Gisborne Herald
Conservation · GisborneThe local impact of mass job-cutting proposals by the Government at Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry of Education and the Department of Conservation will not be known until consultation with staff affected has been completed. The departments contacted by The Gisborne Herald could only provide the media statements sent out on Tuesday, the day of the announcement. “We are consulting with people who may be impacted or affected by the proposals, and th…See the Story
Talking to staff affected by Govt’s proposed cuts - The Gisborne Herald
Gisborne, New Zealand · GisborneLiverpool great Alan Hansen secured his place in the history of football punditry when he said, “You can’t win anything with kids”. Never mind win . . . Electrinet Gisborne Thistle coach Tam Cramer would settle for a draw when his “kids”...See the Story
Thistle relying on emerging players - The Gisborne Herald
Gisborne, New Zealand · GisborneIn the wake of the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on Tairāwhiti, the critical importance of a resilient and robust water supply has never been clearer. The Firstlight Network vegetation team and their tree contractors recently completed a three-week project that will help enhance the security of Gisborne’s water supply. Pump stations in the Waingake catchment pump water from the Mangapoike dams to the Waingake treatment plant, which supplies water …See the Story
Power outage risk reduced through Waingake tree-felling programme - The Gisborne Herald
Gisborne, New Zealand · GisborneA second Gisborne forestry company within the space of two months has lost its sustainability accreditation. Aratu Forests’ (formerly Hikurangi Farm Forests) Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certificate was suspended on March 28 by Swiss auditing company Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS). This follows forestry company Ernslaw One’s FSC certification being suspended in February. Aratu Forests chief executive officer Neil Woods declined to co…See the Story
Aratu Forests loses FSC certification - The Gisborne Herald
Housing · GisborneA bill to allow fast-track consents was debated among Gisborne district councillors yesterday, with some labelling it an “over-reach” from the Government and others believing it will stop developments being “held to ransom”. At an operations committee meeting yesterday, councillors approved a draft submission for fast-tracking infrastructure and development projects, which is to go to Parliament’s Environment Committee. Nine councillors voted in…See the Story
