Agnetha

Totally disagree with the above the above comment, lived here for the last few years and found that the people are very friendly.

There is a BIG difference between being unfriendly, and wanting to keep the charm of Gisborne as it is.

If you want the hussle and bustle of city life day in and day out, Gisborne is not for you. If you want to live somewhere quite but have an easy commute to Melbourne and it all has to offer then Gisborne is a great place to be be.

You may disagree Matt but you are lucky not to have come upon the downright nasty 'old harpies' in this town - and obviously do not hear and read about what others think about Gisborne. You are right about the BIG difference between 'wanting to keep the charm of Gisborne' and unfriendly - they are a totally different subjects which were in separate sentences - you can keep the charm of Gisborne - it is picturesque I agree but that doesn't mean that all the natives are friendly - think about it! Oh I did say I had lovely neighbours and live in a lovely QUIET street. Public transport eg train and bus service is another matter!

Please don't say things like I obviously don't read or hear what others think without knowing me, I happen to read a lot. The nature of my work means I interact with people across the region and Victoria, the nature of my wife's work mean she interacts with businesses in the region. Please do not make judgements about what I read or hear with out knowning me.

I agree that there are many NIMBYS (not in my back yard) in Gisi who are anti development, but I see this just about every where. Read just about any news paper and you find 'nasty old harpies' Also find on a personal level these people are friendly. As you said the people in your street are that way. The point I was making is that these people are often the same people, you friendly neighbour could well be one of the leading Anti - MacDonalds people (for example).

I also know people who are very pro development, who see Gisborne as opportunity due to it's growing size and location, these people can be be just as passionate (forcefull) in their beliefs to develop Gisi, as those who want to keep it the same. On a personal level just as friendly.

After living in country NSW for 5 years, and inner Melbourne (10kms from Cbd) for 18 months found the public transport a pleasant surpise, I catch the train most days, and while some days it can be busy, it's not as packed as the metro service gets, more regular then other country towns I have lived or been too. Could it be improved yes, what can't? As for the bus, connects to all peak trains I catch, often drops me off or picks me up at the door when I catch it, worse case down the road.

My experince of Gisborne has been positive, Having lived in 4 country towns and 2 state capitals, I have found Gisiborne the best blend, balance, of what I am looking from a place to live. it's not for everyone, I know that. We just have to agree to disagree and I hope you find some where that suits you, and you happy with, as Gisborne is for me.

Matt - Have a happy life is Gisi??? it obviously suits you.

Agnetha - Lived in the area for 15 years and am pleased to report that I have not shared your experience. Cannot speak more highly of the place.
Frankly, you sound a bit sad and not very nice - dare I say a little "UNFRIENDLY" !!!!!!!!!
Good luck with your move. seeya!

What you've said, Agnetha, isn't a hundred per cent true. Why did you say Gisborne is LGBT+ friendly when you said the town also is hell-bent on holding back progress? Smells like hypocrisy to me. I'll see you in another life!