New Hikuwai Bridge opens on 18 November, Ash Grunwald at Lawson Field Theatre and a warm Sunday
Traffic on State Highway 35 north of Tolaga Bay moves onto the new Hikuwai Bridge from the afternoon of Wednesday 18 November. Gisborne District Council wants feedback on the first stage of the Taruheru River Pathway. Sunday is forecast to reach 26.
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New Hikuwai Bridge north of Tolaga Bay opens to traffic on 18 November
Traffic on State Highway 35 north of Tolaga Bay moves off the temporary Bailey bridge and onto the new Hikuwai Bridge from the afternoon of Wednesday 18 November, with one lane open at first.
Read the storyParks & OutdoorsFeedback open on surfacing for first stage of Taruheru River Pathway
Gisborne District Council wants to know how people would use the first stage of Te Ara o Taruheru, the planned walking and cycling route from Campion Road to the Stanley Road bridge, to help choose its surface.
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New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
Read on Explore TaupōThis weekend
Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:52pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
Ash Grunwald
Lawson Field Theatre
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 10amArtists, Potters and Photographers’ Annual Exhibition
Tairawhiti Museum
Details and ticketsEverything on in Gisborne this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
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Whataupoko Reserve Gisborne: Trails, Walking & MTB Park
Find your adventure at Whataupoko Reserve, where scenic trails and stunning views await—discover what else this vibrant area has to offer!
Read the guideAdventure Playground Gisborne: Duck Lake, Rocktopus and a Mini Road Park Opposite the Beach
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Read the guideGisborne Botanical Gardens: Historic Park and Riverside Oasis
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