Gisborne
| Gisborne | ||
|---|---|---|
| Urban Area | Population | 32,800 |
| Extent | Makaraka to Okitu | |
| Unitary authority |
Name | Gisborne District |
| Population | 45,200 | |
| Extent | Puninga to Hicks Bay;
west to Matawai |
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Gisborne is the name of a region of and a city in New Zealand. Besides its reputation as a great region to visit for the holidays, it also boasts being the first city in the world to greet the sun each day. The city, which maintains a rural beauty, has a a tight-knit community that welcomes visitors with open arms, and its residents are happy to share the wealth of culture on offer. It also offers a unique laid-back lifestyle with excellent educational training courses and employment in agriculture, horticulture, farming and forestry.