From the land of the first light, kia ora, welcome.
We invite you to discover our unique corner of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Tairāwhiti means "the coast upon which the sun shines across the water". Which is apt since, in summer months, we are the first in the world to see the sun.
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The unique story of how macadamias flourished here
There aren't many places in the world where you can down tools for an hour, drop a line in the sea, and hopefully catch some dinner.....
From Spain with love
How two Spanish scientists fell in love, with Tairāwhiti Gisborne
Putting down roots
Why James and Kristina call Tairāwhiti Gisborne home.
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