The Surf Coast Town Crier with his Companion from Anglesea, Victoria, Australia asked permission of Gisborne's Mayor to walk the streets of Gisborne and to proclaim the good news that Gisborne's Town Crier has been declared Best Dressed NZ Town Crier and runner up to the Best NZ Town Crier. From the left are: Stan and Melba Stott, John Clarke, Ann and John Kibble.

The Gisborne Garden Club President Ritha Burnett (left) with Lois Proudfoot distributed their annual Easter Basket gifts to the Donnelly Day Service Centre for the IHC. With the "baskets" (which were presented on behalf of approximately 75 members who produced everything from their gardens and bought the eggs) are from left: Ritha Burnett, Lois Proudfoot, Fiona Giles, Heather Williams, Peter Morice, Sonny Isaacs and Kerry Proctor.

Winners of the Teams section of the NZ Scholastic Surf Champs held at Kaitaia: back from left, Doug Stewart, Damon Gunness, Reuben Woods, Chris Malone, Brent Rasby, Maz Quinn and Craig Bond. Middle, Rod Welch, Jared Ferris, Daniel Crichton, Blair Stewart, Dane Simpson, Hamish Simpson and Dougal Hamilton. Front, Jill Simpson, Holly Quinn, Ainsley Gunness, Willy Baty, Amber Dunn, Sophia Simpson and Cynthia Simpson.

A Certificate of Appreciation for 20 yrs Service at the Donnelly Centre was presented to Wendy Cartmell who has the woodwork module. With Wendy are: Ray Porter, Mrs Olive Morice, Wendy, Jackie White, Hilary Low and IHC Area Manager Murray Broadmore.