
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson is the chairman of the Bylaw Submission Hearing panel in Gisborne, who suggested that the hearings committee manage the deliberation process on proposed changes to the CBD alcohol rules, while also recently resigning from his position as a councillor.
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Tony Robinson was a biracial 19-year-old who was shot and killed by a police officer in 2015, leading to major protests.
Madison, Wisconsin: Officer fatally shot man with knife during struggleCNN·
United States· 2026-07-23
Robinson resigned in February after taking up a position at council.
Most Gisborne councillors seek re-election, Colin Alder mulls Gisborne mayoral runThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-07-14
Tony Robinson, known for his role as Baldrick, has been knighted.
The notoriously prickly Ben Elton on swearing, drinking and being overeagerThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-03-15
Bylaw Submission Hearing panel chairman Councillor Tony Robinson suggested having the Hearings Committee as the panel.
Gisborne council seeks input on CBD alcohol rule changesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-02-28























