Podcasts about Gisborne

Some farms in Tai Rawhiti are facing huge clean up jobs and access problems following heavy rain and flooding last week. Mud and slips have cut off roads and communities higher up the coast near Hicks bay and Te Araroa. The Prime Minister has said reconnecting some of those communities could take up to six months with significant damage to State Highwway 35 and SH2. North west of Gisborne some farms near Te Karaka have had river crossing washed out. Federated Farmers Gisborne president Charlie Reynolds spoke to Lisa Owen.

James discusses rescues at Te Aroroa during the recent flooding, a Swiss marathon runner's success after being stranded at the Waioweka Campground by slips and the 8 year old who was joint winner in a $40,000 fishing prize.

Extreme weather may be the trigger for deadly and devastating slash, but the lines on who is responsible for prevention and clean-up are blurredThe slash debate heats up - again - in Gisborne as forestry operators urge the government to remove their legal accountability for the devastating dischargeGuest:Dr Mark Bloomberg - adjunct senior fellow at the School of Forestry at Canterbury UniversityLearn More: Forestry group urges Government to remove legal accountability for slashFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

There is still a huge amount of clean up to do on roads around the upper North Island following last week's severe weather. Slips and flooding damaged major roads in Thames, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and the East cape. In Gisborne entire hillsides collapsed, bringing forestry and native bush down onto roads. Convoys have made it through State Highway 35 at the top of the east coast, but it could be several weeks before State Highway two between Gisborne and Bay of Plenty reopens. NZTA's Mark Owen spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Gisborne helicopter pilot helping with the East Coast civil defence response says treacherous weather has made flying conditions tough, as floods cut off roads and isolate communities. George Spence spoke to Corin Dann.

Locals in Te Araroa, north of Gisborne, were forced to flee for their lives as what may prove to be a deadly storm, bore down on the North Island. Kate Green reports. Kate Green reports.

State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge from Opotiki to Matawai is expected to be closed for weeks with as many as 40 slips to clear up. Ratahi Cross, chair of Ngai Tukairangi Trust spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Gisborne is in clean-up mode again after heavy rain and flooding caused major damage, leaving some areas cut off and roads blocked by slips and debris. Gisborne's mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lauren Crimp.

An RNZ special on the unfolding weather event in the North Island, presented by Ingrid Hipkiss. Red heavy rain warnings are in place for Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne from Tologa Bay north. Several regions have declared a state of local emergency, including Coromandel, Hauraki, Bay of Plenty, Whangarei and Gisborne Tai Rāwhiti.

Gisborne is one of the regions currently being hit hard by heavy rain and strong winds with a precautionary state of emergency declared at 5pm last night. RNZ Reporter Kate Green spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Gisborne is waking up to very soggy conditions after a night of heavy and persistent rain. Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lauren Crimp.

The New Zealand surfing Nationals have been on all week in Gisborne and they're getting to the pointy end of the competition with the men's and men's open finals tomorrow. Surfing New Zealand's Ben Kenings spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

An 81-year-old's smashing stereotypes - choosing DJ decks rather than knitting needles. Molly Pardoe - who goes by the stage name DJ SuperGran - is making history as the oldest performer to take the stage at Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines Festival. She also chairs festival partner charity, SuperGrans Tairawhiti Trust. Pardoe says music has always been part of her life, and this is another chance to turn up the volume on what she loves. She told Andrew Dickens that it was an incredible experience, and she wouldn't trade it for anything. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain hasn't dampened the party atmosphere at Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines festival. Thousands of festival-goers have descended on Waiohika Estate vineyard for three-day music and camping festival - running since 2003. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz told Andrew Dickens that locals once loathed the event but it's now embraced by almost everyone. He says the young people who attend bring millions of dollars into the local economy, and bring a vibrancy to town. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organisers of Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines festival are prepared for every eventuality. Thousands have descended on Waiohika Estate vineyard for the three-day music and camping festival - running since 2003. Festival-goers remain in high spirits - despite heavy rain last night and light rain forecast today. Live Nation Festivals Director Kieran Spillane told Andrew Dickens the team is well prepared for the time, between now and New Year's Day. He says they have 350 security guards, Police patrols, 30 paramedics, and drug and alcohol breath testing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CareVets Gisborne's Clinic Coordinator Rhonda moved from London to Gisborne five years ago.In London, her commute was 90 minutes. In Auckland, she never got out of second gear in traffic.In Gisborne? Five minutes. Through "5 o'clock traffic" means waiting for half a dozen cars at a roundabout instead of going straight through."I go home for lunch," she says. Like it's nothing.But here's what made me want to record this conversation: Rhonda isn't a vet or a nurse. She came from corporate backgrounds in big cities. And she's the clinic coordinator at CareVets Gisborne — the person who keeps the machine running, who checks in with locum vets before they leave, who listens when the team says "we need to tell people what it's really like here."So when Rhonda talks about what makes someone stay five years, or what locums say about the nursing team, or what happens when things get busy — you're hearing it from someone who sees how the whole clinic actually works.At the time of recording, CareVets Gisborne is recruiting for a small animal veterinarian. But whether you're looking or not — listen to what a five-minute commute actually means when you've spent years in traffic.I'm Julie South. This is Veterinary Voices.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements? If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic. The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

Vital lab tests for Gisborne patients are facing unnecessary delays as samples are flown or driven hundreds of kilometres across the country for analysis, according to one union. Apex represents MedLab workers who are currently locked in a pay dispute. It says delays to key diagnostic tests for life threatening conditions like meningitis, leukaemia and antibiotic resistance are because the medical lab at Gisborne is 50 percent owned by a private company that is profit driven. National Secretary for Apex, Deborah Powell spoke to Lisa Owen.

What does a locum vet who's worked at five different clinics across New Zealand think when she walks into CareVets Gisborne? "I've actually loved it."Dr Camille Bonini is an English vet on a working holiday visa with absolutely no reason to sugarcoat anything. She's seen what good looks like and what doesn't. So when she talks about a nursing team that's always two steps ahead, surgical schedules that actually finish on time, and a head nurse who stays calm when things get chaotic, you know she's telling it straight.This is what a well-run clinic looks like through genuinely fresh eyes.If you're from the UK or Ireland considering New Zealand, or you're responsible for recruitment and wondering what "Culture Storytelling" actually means in practice, this conversation shows you exactly that. No marketing speak. Just a locum vet sharing what she found when she arrived.CareVets Gisborne is looking for their next permanent small animal vet. Details at vetclinicjobs.com/carevetsgisborneStruggling to get results from your job advertisements? If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic. The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

An 81-year-old Gisborne great grandmother has joined the DJ line-up for this years' Rhythm & Vines festival Molly Pardoe aka DJ SuperGran will debut with a ten minute set.

Dom talks with Richard Johnston from Hazlett Livestock about Waikura Station's third annual on-farm sale last week at Hicks Bay in Gisborne, the success of the sale and what the event means for the local community. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Kiwi actor Julian Dennison's built up an impressive acting resume between Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Deadpool 2, and How to Train Your Dragon, but he's about to make the switch to music next. Dennison is confirmed to be playing a DJ set at the upcoming Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne at the end of December. He says he needed another hobby to keep him going between acting gigs, and he felt inspired to explore the world of DJing after getting some advice from a friend. "He's like - man, why don't you pick up some DJing, it's a fun hobby, you get to listen to music, curate music, you can kind of do whatever you want with it. And that's kind of how it started." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ross Hyland, Founder and CEO of GrowPay, about his motivation for setting up the new financial services platform for farmers, how the GrowPay system works and the benefits for farmers... And he talks with Richard Johnston from Hazlett Livestock about Waikura Station's third annual on-farm sale last week at Hicks Bay in Gisborne, the success of the sale and what the event means for the local community. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In part two, Gisborne's got a problem: rubbish dumping. All sorts of horrors are being left outside the gates of the dump - from mattresses to old fridges, to rotting animal carcasses. And it's costing the council almost half a million dollars this year. Then, four members of Invercargill's Carlson Gracie Ju Jitsu club have returned home from Tahiti with a medal haul. We talk to one of the returning heroes.

Dr Ross Milner has worked everywhere from Antarctica to Fiji — but chose Gisborne as the best place in New Zealand for a vet to settle.In this episode, he explains why, and what day-to-day life as a vet there actually looks like.Dr Ross talks about:what surprised him most about living on the East Coastthe kind of caseload you can expect in a regional clinichow the nursing team works (and why he'd trust them with his own dog)what the after-hours roster really feels likethe community moments that made him feel welcomewhy he's usually home by 5pmand how he often gets to go home for lunchIf you've ever wondered what it's really like to live and work as a vet in Gisborne — or you're considering your next move as an experienced small-animal vet — this conversation gives a grounded, honest view from someone who's lived and worked all over the world.  Check out CareVets GisborneI'm Julie South. I run VetClinicJobs and help vet clinics across Australia, New Zealand and beyond attract vets and nurses by showing what working there genuinely looks like through culture storytelling.If lifestyle matters to you as much as the medicine, check out the full position details.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements? If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic. The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

The cost of water infrastructure projects have been rising as councils learn more details about what's required. Every council has now submitted their plan under Local Water Done Well programme. As Newstalk ZB first revealed last week, the final bill is now expected to reach almost $48 billion – about $9 billion more than first thought. Local Government New Zealand Vice-President and Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz told Heather du Plessis Allan they've taken a more detailed look into costings over the whole ten years than they previously had. She says we're comparing a ten-year plan which wasn't as in depth, to the current very detailed plan. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gisborne District Council is asking residents to keep an eye out for an invasive plant as its seeding season begins. Biosecurity officer and Educator Glenn Brown spoke to Corin Dann.

Hawke's Bay and Gisborne are sweltering under heat alerts today with temperatures reaching 34 degrees at Napier Airport and 32 degrees in Wairoa. They're not the only regions wilting under warm conditions - Gisborne hit 32.6 degrees this afternoon, and on Sunday new records were set for December temperatures in Tauranga and Whitianga. Warmer ocean temperatures are behind the surge in heat - as marine heatwave conditions develop in the waters off New Zealand. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook has more. 

Summer has well and truly arrived, with the heat a big topic of conversation in the RNZ office. MetService has issued a heat alert for Hawke's Bay warning residents to take care as temperatures are expected to hit a high of 34 degrees in Hastings. Gisborne, Napier and Wairoa will also experience temperatures in the early 30s today. That seems hot - especially for early December - but is it? MetService meteorologist John Law joins Jesse

Tangihau Angus near Gisborne has a habit of breaking records. Last year it set the top price for New Zealand bulls at $135,000. This year it's done it again setting a new record price of $161,000. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can find more about Tangihau Angus, here.With thanks to:Dean McHardyGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dr Loren Cribb has been calling Gisborne home since 2014. She started as a nervous new grad from the South Island and stayed for the trauma cases, the hunting dogs, and a nursing team that's always "one step ahead."This is what it's actually like to work at CareVets Gisborne.The variety: "If you're only wanting to do vaccinations and dentals, it's not the clinic for you. If you like a little bit of a challenge and excitement, then you can definitely get it."The team: "You go to ask for something and someone's already done it. Someone's already setting something up. You really just get to focus on what's happening with your patient."The roster: Currently 1-in-4 after hours (shared with another clinic), about to become 1-in-6 when they hire their next vet.The opportunity: "There is a lot of underutilised orthopaedic equipment in the clinic because we currently don't have anyone doing orthopaedics."The location: "I like to be not on the way to anywhere. It's a perfect balance between semi-rural and still accessible."I'm Julie South. I run VetClinicJobs and help vet clinics across Australia, New Zealand and beyond build Culture Centres through Culture Storytelling. This episode is part of CareVets Gisborne's REAL+STORY series - showing what working there genuinely looks like through real veterinary voices.If you're an experienced small animal vet considering your next move - especially if ortho interests you - check out the full position details. Struggling to get results from your job advertisements? If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic. The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

This week, Thursday host Emma Gleason was joined by Gisborne teen Salem Māhia, who won first place in the Play It Strange 2025 National Songwriting Competition with ‘A Girl Named Abigail'. He tells Emma how he got into music and what it was like being part of the Play It Strange programme (you can donate to the charitable trust's mahi here.) Thanks to The Tuning Fork

This week, Thursday host Emma Gleason was joined by Gisborne teen Salem Māhia, who won first place in the Play It Strange 2025 National Songwriting Competition with ‘A Girl Named Abigail'. He tells Emma how he got into music and what it was like being part of the Play It Strange programme (you can donate to the charitable trust's mahi here.) Thanks to The Tuning Fork

James discusses Gisborne's "in-house" water services plans getting government approval, the local deer hunt feeding families, Tairawhiti schools pledge to uphold Te Tiriti despite law change and a long serving search and rescue volunteer is recognised.

There are concerns overseas opioid abuse trends are taking hold here. The Drug Detection Agency's data for the three months to September finds opioids showed up in 18% of positive tests. It warns opioid detections are stabilising at this high level, while some regions like Gisborne recorded a sharp increase of 41%. CEO Glenn Dobson told Mike Hosking the test results are a good oversight of what's happening in our society in relation to the supply of drugs. He says there's more of those drugs being sold illicitly globally, so it could be picking up here too. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A multimillion-dollar Gisborne site is being investigated by council for a possible new waste facility.

In part two, who pays for climate related damages? Rehette Stoltz, mayor of Gisborne and vice-president of LGNZ is concerned more regulation around climate adaptation will place a heavy burden on councils. Then, Hawera Primary School is celebrating its 150th jubilee - the principal Shevaun O'Brien is "stoked".

Brandt’s director of sales and Gisborne territory manager on tough times for the viticulture industry in the region. Plus, how’s the market looking for those big green tractors?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie catches up with a Gisborne local and legendary PGG Wrightson Livestock Auctioneer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first witness to give evidence at a coronial inquiry looking into the deaths of 13 people during Cyclone Gabrielle says Gisborne's civil defence was better organised than Hawkes Bay. Ken Cooper was the central Team Leader for Urban Search and Rescue during the cyclone and was deployed to Tairawhiti first, before moving on to the Hawkes Bay region. Mr Cooper's evidence is part of a three week inquest at Hastings District Court to examine the emergency response on preparedness of authorities during the devastating 2023 storm. Alexa Cook reports.

More than 200 people have won by default in this weekend's local election, but that's an improvement on decades prior. Newstalk ZB analysis of the thousands of council races over five consecutive elections have found more than one in seven roles have been won by the only person who stood. Unopposed elections have fallen by about a third since 2001. Gisborne Mayor and Local Government NZ Vice-President Rehette Stoltz told Mike Hosking there are two sides to the story. She says that while in some areas the lack of people standing for office may be caused by apathy, it could also be that the people who are already there are believed to be doing a great job. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's revealed progress is being made towards their mental health and addiction targets. The latest data shows 80.3% of New Zealanders are accessing specialist mental health and addiction support within three weeks. However, that percentage is carried by eight of the 20 regions, leaving behind Northland, Gisborne, and Canterbury. Clinical Psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland told Mike Hosking the access to specialist services was a positive surprise, as it's not necessarily what he'd heard. He says he's cautiously optimistic about the progress, but there is still room for improvement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I sit down with physiotherapist and LTAP™ alum, Storm Baynes-Ryan, who brings a whole-human approach to care from her rural practice in Gisborne, New Zealand.Storm shares how stepping away from physiotherapy to raise her four kids shifted her perspective on empathy and the importance of treating people, not just diagnoses. She brings that perspective to powerful case studies of stubborn shoulders, decades-long back pain, and even an old farmer who walked away pain-free after just a few visits.  All because she knew where to start.We also talk about what it's like to learn the LTAP™ entirely online, and how she applies the same principles successfully in both hands-on and virtual sessions.If you've ever felt stuck with a client who isn't progressing, or wondered how to get consistent results without fancy techniques, Storm's insights will inspire you to see assessment and treatment through a new, whole-body lens.Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeFREE online mini-course, The Missing Link, is now open for enrollment! Sign up HERE!Connect with Storm on InstagramConnect with Storm on FacebookLearn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming coursesConsidering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com=================================================Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe!Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me:Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Around the motu: James Pocock in Gisborne

The Gisborne forestry industry wants to manage expectations when it comes to cleaning up slash. One company is appealing the district council's order, which would force it to prevent all woody debris from leaving a forestry block. Samnic Forest Management says it would likely go bankrupt if the order were to go ahead. Forest Owners Association Chief Executive Elizabeth Heeg told Mike Hosking there must be a compromise. She says the judiciary must understand what is and isn't feasible for the industry. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a stoush simmering over the crewing of Gisborne's fire station with the union claiming its has been left unstaffed. The union said for just over an hour yesterday there was no one at the main fire station and that meant the city was vunerable in an emergency. Off duty staff were called in to the cover the station while all rostered crews were dealing with the aftermath of a blaze. But the union said off duty firefighters can only cover for a maximum of three hours. But FENZ said the station was never without cover. NZ Professional Firefighters Union national secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Lisa Owen.

The latest Western Force signing George Bridge is our guest this week and what a lad he is! From humble beginnings in Gisborne, to carving up for Canterbury, the Crusaders, and then going on to wear the black jersey on the biggest stage of all! But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. George had his struggles moving down to Christchurch as a 17 year old, he had to deal with some brutal injuries – knees, pec tears, appendicitis, he had three surgeries in eight months! He even played a Super Rugby Final with a nasty vomit bug. Despite all that, he kept bouncing back and showing his class and always finishing of tries!Some highlights for me in this one were..Hearing why he made the leap from Gisborne to Christchurch, The pathway he took to becoming an All Black,The influence of Leon MacDonald,The heartbreak of the 2019 World Cup semi-final, Why he moved to France and how he found itHis next chapter with the Force,And heaps more including all your questions.George is someone who always took his opportunity on the field through work rate and the never give up attitude. Players loved playing with this man cause he would never let them down and he is a champion lad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog, Bryce, Mulls, Ryan and Mitch discuss Mitch's New Years plans after the news that Turnstile will be headlining the Gisborne festival.

Councils are warning they can't afford to comply with proposed rules that will force them to upgrade their emergency preparedness. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz talked to Corin Dann.

The jewel of the East Cape's coastline is under review for the first time in 25 years, with locals hoping the marine reserve will remain protected for many generations to come. Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve, about 20 minutes north of Gisborne city, was created in 1999, with an Iwi condition that it be reviewed in 2025. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook went to visit.

In this episode of 5 Questions, we sit down with Charlotte Read, GM of Brand at New Zealand Winegrowers, the national organization representing more than 1,400 growers and wineries across the country.Charlotte shares what's exciting her most in wine right now (spoiler: Pinot Noir by the fire), highlights underrated New Zealand wine regions like Nelson, Waiheke Island, and Gisborne, and discusses how packaging innovation could reshape the future of wine consumption. We also dive into her most memorable wine experiences from traveling across the globe, from India to Thailand—always through the lens of New Zealand's premium winemaking identity.Whether you're a casual enthusiast or seasoned collector, this quick conversation offers a glimpse into the evolving story of New Zealand wine on the world stage.Listen in to discover:Charlotte's current go-to wine and perfect pairingLesser-known New Zealand wine regions to exploreHow changing lifestyles are pushing wine packaging innovationWhy New Zealand wine succeeds globally—and what's nextA story from the vineyards of India, China, and beyond