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TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.20 AIRPORT VACCINE UPGRADE COMPLETED IN NZ PAGE 3 NEXT UNDERPAID, UNDERVALUED: THE FORGOTTEN BORDER WORKERS WEEK PAGE 7 PAGE 13 TRUMP IMPEACHMENT: RIOTERS ‘ACTED ON PRESIDENT’S ORDERS’ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this morning confirmed the Pfizer Covid vaccine will be in the country next week. The vaccine will be independently tested for quality assurance before doses are formally released as part of a vaccination programme. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said the first to be vaccinated would be border workers in the Auckland region from Saturday, February 20, followed by their household contacts. Vaccination will require two jabs three weeks apart and a 30-minute observation period after each injection. Ms Ardern said: “it’s going to take all year to reach everyone.” STORY ON PAGE 6 AP picture Concerns over alternative jump site by Mark Peters discreet distance. will get the blame.” “The kids aren’t disruptive but they The public was invited to give An alternative site is needed, can hang around by the restaurant for a “YOU are mad” and “try somewhere feedback to the council about the trial. recreational fisherman Phil Law said. long time, and we’re talking about groups else” were among responses to Gisborne While some said an alternative site The trial site was too dangerous, of about 20 or more. District Council’s summer holiday trial was a good idea, they suggested it would especially when the harbour is busy and “Swearing is a problem and I’m sick of of an alternative site for young people be better if they moved to another there are “boats everywhere”. picking up broken glass.” jumping into the inner harbour. location such as “Wattie’s wharf” at the Mr Law was in favour of an alternative Harbourmaster Salvatore “Sonny” Ali Feedback to the council about end of Reads Quay. site and suggested the corner of the said responses received by the council the trialled jump site, as a possible Criticisms ranged from “you are mad” harbour by the Lone Star restaurant. were “typically different from responses alternative to the boat ramp area, to “try somewhere else’. Crawford Street Kitchen co-owner Amy when you go down there and talk to amounted to 15 negative and five Recreational fisherman Roger Campbell said she “gets what they’re people”. positive comments. Faber was pleased to see the council trying to do but I don’t know if this is the “For the most part, the kids were really The alternative site trialled over the had identified the problem and the right place”. good. A sense of ownership picked up. summer holidays is adjacent to the boat alternative site trial had been put in The restaurant’s outside dining area is They knew this was their spot and no one ramp where people — mostly children place, but he had concerns about the close to the trial site. was going to kick them out.” and youths — jump into the water, often trial site’s location. “I thought across the way, on the other Kids were often left to their own into a boat’s propeller wash, endangering “It was good to see and would be great side of the channel, would be better,” Ms devices at the boat ramp but when given themselves and the boaties. if it did work,” Mr Faber said. Campbell said. a designated area, more parents would The designated jump site, 20 metres “When the Maori wardens are there “It’s not that I don’t want the kids to turn up. from the boat ramp, was roped off by everything’s fine but as soon as they go, go in the water. Maori wardens do an The object of the designated trial site small floats, a ladder was installed it returns to being hazard where some excellent job but I feel this is area is a was as a guide to identifying a more and Maori wardens supervised from a kids could get hurt or killed, and boaties prime tourist zone. permanent solution, Mr Ali said. GISBORNE RUATORIA WAIROA Local News ...... 1-5 Business ............11 Racing .......... 17-18 Television ..........23 Births & Deaths ...4 Opinion ..............12 Literature ...........19 Sport ............ 24-28 9 771170 043005 TOMORROW National .......... 6-10 World............ 13-15 Classifieds ... 20-22 Weather .............27 > 2 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Friday, February 12, 2021 SEEING RED: Cedenco Foods has started its tomato harvest as the sweetcorn harvest continues. General manager Carla McCulloch said the tomato crop looked good. “We started processing yesterday. Tomato yields are looking above budget at this point of the season and the quality is good, with high raw material brix,” she said. “The tomato plants are enjoying the drier weather and we’re enjoying good harvesting conditions.” Cedenco has targeted a volume of around 15,000 metric tonnes of tomatoes this season. Judco driver Johnny Matenga (right) watches tomatoes pouring into his truck at Manutuke yesterday. Pictures by Paul Rickard Set to make a splash at first Bomb contest by Jack Malcolm goes back as far as the 19th century, with kids trying to soak tourists while IT will be “bombs away” at the penny diving — chasing coins thrown Olympic Pool Complex tomorrow in the water. when competitors take the diving Huriwai’s tip for doing the biggest platform for the inaugural High bomb possible, what is known as “a Explosive Bomb competition. manu”, is to let gravity take control With free entry and categories for while falling in a V shape, and let all ages, organiser Barnard Huriwai, your bum hit the water first before of rap group The 35ers, says the spreading out to make yourself as big excitement he has seen from local as possible the moment you feel the people and businesses has been water. incredible. The competition will feature “I think our communities have been categories for the different bombing waiting for this. The support keeps techniques. growing.” Huriwai expects the freestyle BOMBS AWAY: Bridge jumpers (from left) TJ Taylor-Paea, Manaki Bond, Tuwhare Papuni and Eastern Everywhere you go around section to be a crowd favourite. Te Maro leap in unison from the railway bridge. “Bombers” have the chance to earn themselves prizes Tairawhiti, you see kids jumping into “It’s judged on crowd noise and big splash kudos at the inaugural High Explosive Bomb competition at the Olympic Pool Complex the water from dawn till dusk, he says. — the cheers for backflips and tomorrow. Picture by Paul Rickard “It’s the culture inside of us . double backflips and the ‘oohs’ for you’re deemed an awesome bomber if bellyflops.” The best splash will be determined He’s working on a second event competitions around the North Island. you splash your friends at the top of The age-grade competitions will be by sound, height and width. off Uawa wharf and is looking Tomorrow’s competition starts at the bridge.” judged by members of the Waikato Huriwai has big plans for at selecting the region’s biggest 10am, with entries open up to 9am on The history of making big splashes Bomb Club and Drxp Bxmbz. competitive bombing in Tairawhiti. and best bombers to travel to the day. LOOKING AHEAD Get your FOCUS ON THE LAND Gisborne Herald • The district’s council’s annual crop home-delivered survey has been completed. • Prices and comment from today’s READY weekly sheep sale at Matawhero, with about 1300 head on offer. • Farming Women Tairawhiti has another TO HELP mix and mingle event in early March — tickets are on sale. TOMORROW TOMORROW The Gisborne Herald, 64 Gladstone Road, P.O. Box 1143, Gisborne • Phone (06) 869 0600 • Fax (Editorial) (06) 869 0643 (Advertising) (06) 869 0644 Editor: Jeremy Muir • Chief Reporter: Andrew Ashton • Circulation: Cara Haines • Sports: Jack Malcolm/John Gillies To fi nd out more call 869 0620 e-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • web site: www.gisborneherald.co.nz The Gisborne Herald • Friday, February 12, 2021 NEWS 3 Night workers complete airport upgrade A TEAM of workers have burned “It was a significant logistical the midnight oil to complete the exercise,” Eastland Group chief development of Gisborne Airport. executive Matt Todd said. Over several nights, once the “I’d like to thank airport manager last flight landed and passengers Murray Bell, operations manager disembarked, workers launched into Jacob Goodyer, asset manager action to reseal and resurface parts Jamie Gallacher and the crews. of the runway. “They all worked through the night They applied a special sealant to to get the upgrades completed with the taxiway, which joins the apron minimal disruption to passengers, where the planes park, and to the neighbours and tenants. runway. “I’d also like to acknowledge all The sealant preserves and binds those who have been part of this the surface, increasing its lifespan. major airport redevelopment from High traffic areas of the taxiway the beginning, and have worked were also resurfaced (milled and collaboratively to create an iconic replaced) and new asphalt was laid new terminal that is a welcoming on the taxi lane outside the front of gateway to te Tairawhiti. the terminal. “The airport is looking fantastic. Up to 20 workers from Higgins Come on down, grab a coffee, watch and its subcontractors were on site the planes from a seat in the new at any one time to finish the project terminal and see it all for yourself.” quickly and efficiently. Pictures by Strike Photography Initiative supporting No ‘lockdown baby 10 apprentices here boom’ for Gisborne by Andrew Ashton or pastoral care needs employers encounter while working with A TOTAL of $400,000 has apprentices.