Gisborne was in holiday mode in January

Gisborne, the jewel of the East Coast was in such a holiday mode in January that people forgot to buy real estate! There were less than 20 residential house sales plus a couple of sections that sold. Most of those were at the low end of the market so when the official stats come out [...]

Blitz Surf Shop Sells to Local Lad – End of Era for Larry

One of the icons of Gisborne’s retailing sector, Blitz Surf Shop, has sold for an undisclosed price to an ex-pat surfer who is returning home. Euan Nelson, who has been working in the UK for the past 16 years, will take over the business on December 11. The business, complete with the historic two-storey Wainui [...]