Gisborne District Council wants to give three million thank yous back to New Zealand after more than that was raised for our community following two cyclones in six weeks. The devastating start to 2023 for Tairāwhiti is still being felt by many whānau .
Just nine months on from the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, Gisborne is gearing up for a busy summer and locals are excited to welcome manuhiri.
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A lease application for culturally significant land at Tokomaru Bay has been given final approval, against the wishes of some who say they are descendants of the original owners.