Gisborne Business Services
Population
44,000 (Gisborne district).
Airport Location
4km from city, and 8min by taxi.
Major Industry
Service centre to rich agricultural and horticultural area, notably squash, maize crops, kiwifruit, citrus, sheep and cattle farming, forestry, fishing and wine making.
Meeting Options
Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club has theatre seating for up to 500, there are smaller meeting facilities at city hotels, and exclusive board meeting and corporate retreat possibilities at lodges close to town.
Getting Your Bearings
Head to Titirangi Domain (Kaiti Hill) for views of the city and region. Gladstone Road runs through the city and leads to Inner Harbour where you will find places to eat and relax, plus the local fishing club.
Business Overview
Wine has a high profile, particularly chardonnay. The city is a major service centre for rich flat lands surrounding it, on which wool, mutton, lamb, pork and beef are produced, as well as maize, kiwifruit, citrus and exotic fruits. Pinus radiata forests have been planted throughout the region. There is shipping and local fishing at the port.