16 Apr 2025

Around the motu: James Pocock in Gisborne

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am on 16 April 2025
Retiring businessman Hughie Hughes (left) with new owners Josie Wilkie Reedy and her husband Eruera Reedy at a function last week to mark the passing of the baton for Ruatoria's multifaceted store. Photo / Paora Brooking

Retiring businessman Hughie Hughes (left) with new owners Josie Wilkie Reedy and her husband Eruera Reedy at a function last week to mark the passing of the baton for Ruatoria's multifaceted store. Photo: Paora Brooking

James discusses Gisborne District councillor attendance rates, the council has approved a business case for a $22.09m indoor sports facility, and Ruatoria stalwart Hughie Hughes has retired at 90 after 70 years running shop.

James Pocock is the Gisborne Herald Editor.

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