What would you do at Number 9 Gladstone Road, Gisborne...?

The Quality Hotel Emerald is looking at developing the former Number Nine Café building. The former café was “red stickered” after the earthquake in December 2007 but with earthquake repairs due to start, manager George Kenton and the Dorchester team are keen to hear what the community thinks should be done with the site.

Formerly a bank, a gallery and a café, among other things, the building has spectacular heritage features. We're really keen to hear from anyone in the community about what they think this building could become.

We're pretty open-minded but we want something with potential - just so you know, we have already thought about a night club or cafe so put your thinking cap on and be in to win!

Number 9 at the time of laying tracks for the electric trams in Gisborne
(Image from Tairawhiti Museum )