TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.20 PAGE 3 STORM CHAOS ACROSS NEW PRINCIPAL, PAGE 6 AND CLASSROOMS, AUCKLAND FOR RERE

SCHOOL FEATURE INSIDE TODAY KIWA POOLS New name a gift from Ngai Tawhiri

KIWA POOL BLESSING: People of Ngai Tawhiri gathered with Mayor by Alice Angeloni indoor multi-use 50m pool with functionality of the design Rehette Stoltz and the Gisborne District a moveable floor, leisure pool meets the aspirations of our Council for a blessing at the site of the GISBORNE’S new “Kiwa and toddlers pool, and a learn- many sporting and recreation Kiwa Pools yesterday. Pools” will feature three indoor to-swim pool that doubles as a communities and provides a pools, a cafe and a birthday party hydrotherapy pool with a hoist. world-class facility, one that will room, according to new designs. There will be a large pool deck be enjoyed by everyone.” Story of the place Gisborne District Council allowing for permanent and The name Kiwa Pools has been released the designs and floor temporary event seating, good gifted to the complex by partners KIWA Pools will sit on the shores of Te plans of the new access for people with disabilities Ngai Tawhiri hapu. Moana Nui a Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean, and $46.05 million and indoor change rooms. Ngai Tawhiri representative remind us of our ancestors that came to settle pool complex Existing facilities including Thelma Karaitiana says this land in their sea-faring vessels. It is a nod yesterday, after the 33-metre pool, dive pool Kiwa Pools and its branding to the strength and resilience they possessed. finalising a and hydroslide will be retained reflected Ngai Tawhiri and Turanganui-a-Kiwa Gisborne is significant contract with and incorporated into the new Rongowhakaata hapu, and the in our nation’s navigation and settlement build company complex. story of the land where the pool histories. Close to the place Kiwa Pools will Apollo Projects Mayor Rehette Stoltz, who is located. stand is a landing spot of the Horouta waka, last week. has in the past called the pool “Calling it Kiwa Pools reflects which, with Kiwa as navigator, is said to have Kiwa Pools, process “frustrating at times”, the history and traditions of the brought the kumara to our region and begun which is planned to open in said it would be an mazing people of Turanganui-a-Kiwa,” our agriculture heritage. Kiwa Pools will be in March 2023, will be built on a multi-purpose facility. she said. line of sight of Te Kuri a Paoa - Young Nick’s footprint spanning part of the “The design is not only Close to Kiwa Pools is a Head, which was the landfall spotted by the existing pool complex site and stunning, it reflects the landing spot of the Horouta watchman aboard The Endeavour. Turanganui- Churchill Park. significance of the whakapapa CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 a-Kiwa is said by some to be the birthplace of It will feature a modern of where the pool sits. The our nationhood.

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by Avneesh Vincent asked if they could build a relationship by DIGGING IN: working with the landowners who have Children from Rere MORE than 500 native plants went into the property along the catchment. and Ngatapa schools ground along the banks of the Wharekopae “So the council is employing me as the joined landowners and River around Rere Rockslide on Friday. native tree person to coordinate this planting community volunteers The planting was part of the Wharekopae and my role here is to help identify these in a mass planting River Restoration Project, a joint venture trees and work with landowners, schools, and project to help protect between the Ministry for the Environment and communities. the quality of the water Gisborne District Council. Ms Forno will also be teaching them how in the Wharekopae Wharekopae River Restoration project to grow native trees from seed and grow River. Right, Robbie manager Sandy Gorringe said that while them back along the catchment, “so that the Worsnop, 8, (Rere the project was focused on supporting the water quality here really improves and is School), Freddie Cook, community to reduce E. coli levels in the swimmable all year around”, she said. 3, (Rere Playgroup) and river, the goal of the planting was to provide GDC land management officer Enrique Hamish Cook, 8, (Rere the community with the skills and knowledge Perez said the river project was in its fourth School) doing the hard to plant and care for native species in their year and was due to finish next year. The yards with their spades own planting projects. council, however, would keep monitoring the at the planting. Students from Rere and Ngatapa schools river and make sure the water quality would were among the 60 people to volunteer, improve. planting 14 different plants including “Not everyone has jumped on board but harakeke, karo and manuka, to enhance the the more people, the better the chances of biodiversity of the catchment. improved river quality. HARAKEKE HAUL: One of the volunteers in the planting was “This is why this planting fits in with the Ngatapa School the new principal of Rere School, David Milne. project, as an educational purpose for the students, from left, “It is special for all of us to be here and kids from the school to learn how to plant Paige Wilkins, 9, Greta as a school we see ourselves to be the trees and share them with their families that Cave, 11, and Jake kaitiaki (guardians) of this area. We are also own the surrounding farms near the river,” Mr Kirkpatrick,10, joined developing our local curriculum around it, Perez said. Mila Maddock, 8, so it’s really nice to be a part of it,” Mr Milne Ms Gorringe said it was great to see local kneeling, from Rere said. schools and community members caring School, to help plant While the Gisborne District Council about their environment and getting involved 200 harakeke at the brought 300 plants from the native garden with the project. Rere Rockslide. nursery at Makaraka, the other 200 plants, “The efforts we put in now to look after our all harakeke, were donated by the Women’s whenua will be appreciated by generations to All pictures by Liam Native Tree Project Trust. come,” she said. Clayton Nursery manager for the trust, Kauri Forno, The planting started at 10am and ended at said the council had approached them and 1pm with a barbecue. LOOKING AHEAD Get your FOCUS ON THE LAND Gisborne Herald • Prices and comment from today’s monthly cattle fair at the Matawhero home-delivered saleyards – around 1100 head on offer. • Red meat exports were strong in June and worth overall $937 million for sheep and beef. • The weekly AgriHQ report for the week beginning August 2 points to a whirlwind ride for lamb prices, and ‘think and fast’ cattle processing. TOMORROw THuRSdAy 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 • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 NEWS 3 ‘Super excited’ at Rere School

by Avneesh Vincent she said. The upgrade to the buildings didn’t MORE than $1 million will be surprise her as it was “happening invested by the government to anyway”. replace two portable modular It stems from the fact that Rere buildings in Rere School. School had taken in students “The two buildings at the moment from another school which had serve as our library and our junior closed down sometime back. The classroom which is bursting at the buildings were only ever meant seams. So it’s just a replacement to be temporary and replaced by with permanent modern classroom permanent ones at some point. and facilities and it couldn’t come “It’s super exciting,” she said. “The at a better time,” said Rere School kids are so excited,” she said. board chair Kerry Worsnop. The announcement coincides with The investment is part of a the appointment of a new principal at $150 million package to support Rere School, David Milne. He started school property redevelopment work at the school last Monday, at projects announced last week by the beginning of term three. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and About the new classrooms, he Associate Minister of Education said, “All I can say is that it’s been Kelvin Davis. on the government books for a very Economic and Regional long time, so we appreciate the Development Minister Stuart Nash investment,” Mr Milne said. said the funding would top up the Rere School is one of five — existing budgets of school property along with Napier Boys’ High projects that were already under way School, Napier Girls’ High School, so they could enter construction Heretaunga Intermediate School and sooner, address cost escalations and Havelock North High School — to other pressures to ensure project benefit from a total $16.5 million delivery was not delayed. investment in the Hawkes’ Bay and ”They have finished the design Tairawhiti region. SCHOOL BOOST: Rere School’s new principal David Milne, who took up position last Monday, process and as I understand they are The investments would help the says the government investment in permanent buildings for the school is much appreciated. going to tender, said Mrs Worsnop. construction sector and support jobs Picture by Liam Clayton “But it has been on the cards across the regions, said Minister of for quite some time and we were Education Chris Hipkins. signalled at least 18 months ago that It was difficult to put an accurate opportunities. materials, which in turn will create The government will announce the this investment was coming. number on the job creation, but “For instance, school construction employment opportunities for local allocation of further investments in “So it’s nice that they delivered,” there were likely to be dozens of projects could use local skills and businesses,” he said. school property in the coming weeks. Looking ahead to a dry month

BOTH MetService and Niwa July 6 was the only morning (National Institute of Water where the air temperature also and Atmospheric Research dipped half a degree below predict the Gisborne region is zero. in for drier than usual weather The Gisborne Flats were the for the next month. coolest part of the district, with This comes after the district north of Gisborne 1.2 to two recorded less than half the degrees warmer than normal, normal rainfall for July. according to Niwa’s daily Nonetheless, soil climate maps. measurements show soils are Winds for July were at capacity for moisture, with predominantly (18 days) from no deficits anywhere in the the warmer northerly quarter, region. with 14 days from the north- In the northern part of the west. district, rivers and streams are Looking ahead, both still running discoloured as the MetService and Niwa say the OPENING UP: Doors leading out hills drain from several heavy possibility of turbulent winter from the new indoor leisure and rainfall events last month. weather is still present, but toddler pool can be opened during The MetService rain gauge both are forecasting it to be summer. Right, Kiwa Pools features at Gisborne airport recorded drier than normal for the three new inside pools including just on 60mm of rain for north and east of the North the new multi-purpose 50m pool. the month, with only two Island. A cafe and birthday party room days reaching over 10mm. Niwa’s three-monthly will be accessible from the main Gisborne’s 30-year rainfall outlook to the end of October entrance. average for July from 1981 to is as follows for the Gisborne, Images supplied 2010 is just under 128mm. Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa Gisborne’s lowest July regions: rainfall on record was back in •฀Temperatures฀are฀very฀ 1949 when just 19mm fell. likely to be above average (a With less rain-producing 60 percent chance) cloud, sunshine hours were up •฀Rainfall฀totals฀are฀about฀ Work to begin at Churchill Park to almost 150, compared to the equally likely to be below 30-year average of 124 hours. normal (a 45 percent chance) Overall minimum and or near normal (a 40 percent FROM PAGE 1 In March, the council voted to move the maximum temperatures were chance) location from the footprint of the existing pool to normal for July — with the •฀Extended฀dry฀spells,฀ the฀greenfield฀land฀at฀Churchill฀Park.฀ mean monthly temperature unusual for the time of year, waka, which, with Kiwa as navigator, is said to Ngai Tawhiri encouraged the move that meant almost bang on the 30-year are possible have brought the kumara to the region and begun the new facility wouldn’t be built on sacred land average of 9.7 degrees. •฀Periods฀of฀unseasonal฀ agriculture heritage. and on top of ageing sewerage pipes. Despite one frost of minus warmth are possible due to A blessing led by the people of Ngai Tawhiri In April, councillors voted to appoint a single 5.1 degrees on July 6, there more north-westerly winds was held yesterday morning and work on the contractor to design and build the new indoor were no extremes of any note. •฀Soil฀moisture฀and฀river฀ Churchill฀Park฀site฀would฀begin฀this฀week. pool complex. With clear skies overnight, flow levels are about equally A blessing and sod turning was held in The council previously said construction on the there were 15 mornings likely to be near normal or September 2020 ahead of construction starting on new toilet and change block would not be affected when the grass minimum below normal (a 40-45 percent the change room and toilet block in January. by the location change. temperature fell below zero. chance). — RH 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021

FAMILY NOTICES

In Memoriam

CAROL HAACHE PLEASE Three years since you left us. HAVE FAMILY You will never be NOTICES forgotten. IN BY 9AM "We won’t say DAY OF goodbye." PUBLICATION Mike Mulrooney GOLD AWARD: This pairing of images ANOTHER GOLD: This diptych also SILVER DISTINCTION: The subjects of Glenis Philip-Barbara and Carl won gold for Yeo at the professional in this diptych, which won a silver Neustroski, taken by Phil Yeo, won gold photography awards — the subjects are distinction award, are Shawn Collier, left, Expo back at the NZIPP event last week. Brent Rasby, left, and Steve Norris. and Aaron Whitehead. and bigger Awards success with diptychs that after Covid represent identities, connections cancellation A GISBORNE photographer found THE Gisborne Home & Lifestyle Expo is back success at a top industry awards event this weekend, and looking bigger than ever, last week and has a new title of “Master following last year’s cancellation. of Photography”. The Expo, which is run by The Gisborne Phil Yeo was named a finalist in four categories at the annual Institute of GOLD STANDARD: Herald, has been running since 2011 and features Phil Yeo won two exhibitors showcasing health and beauty Professional Photographers (NZIPP) IRIS Awards for professional photographers, golds, a silver and products, electronics, home improvement and a bronze award lifestyle products. and scored two golds, a silver distinction and a bronze award. at a national The free weekend event attracted more than competition for 7000 people in 2019. It usually has around 50 “I have entered the awards a few times over the years, but this is by far my most professional exhibitors as well as a cafe, and face-painting for photographers. the kids. successful body of work,” Mr Yeo said. Event organiser Andy Searle said this year’s “It is great to have the work Picture by exhibitor numbers were well up on 2019. recognised by peers, some of the foremost Paul Rickard “We’ve got around 60, it’s jam-packed actually, photographers in the country. which is really good because we had a fantastic “The endeavour was to allow the Expo in 2019 and 2020 was looking great as well participant control in representing but obviously Covid put paid to it. their identity. My part was bringing “2021 has come back really well and a really the images together as diptychs to strong point is we have a lot of ‘as seen on TV’ create conversations around our from a body of work produced for his 2021 and will return to the Tairawhiti products. So what that means is, people can look interconnectivity. master’s degree. Museum’s Chrisp Gallery in June of at massage chairs, adjustable beds or knick- “These narratives included the His two golds, a silver distinction and 2022. knacks for the home and now is the chance to opportunity for change, the importance bronze also — alongside points attained These successful showings led to the actually come and try them out, rather than just of the individual to maintain societal at previous awards — resulted in him offer of PHD study in Visual Culture at taking the punt off the television ad.” structures and the fragility of these being awarded a Master of Photography the University of Waikato, due to start in Mr Searle said there was also a strong systems. with Distinction title with the institute. 2022. showing from local businesses, as well as old “The aspiration was that the viewer Mr Yeo’s study for the Masters Degree “Here I hope to continue the favourites like Stone Studio fudge and cafe food would put aside their own interpretations in Professional Creative Practice was exploration of individual and collective and coffee from Puku Ora. of the individuals and have empathy through Toihoukura and culminated in identity and how this positioning affects The expo runs over Saturday and Sunday, from for our shared experience. Through an exhibition entitled SALT that was our world,” Mr Yeo said. 10am to 4pm , at the Farmers Air Event Centre at recognition of the work and feedback shown as part of Te Tairawhiti Arts In addition, Mr Yeo also scored a Showgrounds Park. Admission is free. received, it seems some have connected Festival in 2020. silver and two bronze awards in the For more information see today’s feature. with this intention.” The work was also shown as part of documentary category for his work Mr Yeo entered a series of diptychs the Auckland Festival of Photography featuring Rocket Lab. Nurses to strike again Heavy seas DHBs repeating ‘same old vague promises’ and by Wynsley Wrigley conditions. Health boards spokesman and Hauora “Like many other nurses I feel drained Tairawhiti chief executive Jim Green told HEALTH board nurses, including up to and overworked, but worst of all is how Newstalk ZB this morning that NZNO had swells 400 at Gisborne Hospital, have voted to this affects the level of care I can give my “changed its tune” and adopted a “best strike for eight hours on August 19. patients. I don’t get time to talk or connect endeavours” approach. The strike notice is for the second of three with them, which could really help with Health boards wanted “absolute certainty” FURTHER heavy seas planned strikes and comes after members their recovery. for public safety reasons around numbers have been predicted for voted by “a clear majority” to reject the “Often basic cares are missed and I go and names of nurses available for the LPS parts of this region over latest health boards’ offer on the grounds home most nights troubled by what I may rosters. the next 48 hours and the that it fails to set out how safe staffing will have forgotten to do.” NZNO and health boards were talking Met Service has issued a be addressed and how boards will be held Lead advocate and NZNO industrial and there was “lots of goodwill”. Heavy Swell forecast. accountable for it. adviser David Wait said health boards were Four offers had been made and declined Gisborne District The 30,000 nurses and healthcare “just repeating the same old vague promises by nurses. Council and Eastland assistants who are members of New that the problem will be fixed at some point But Mr Green said he was confident of Port have been advised. Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) had in the future”. getting a settlement. “The area of coast previously withdrawn notice for their first He said health boards and the NZNO industrial services manager south of Tolaga Bay can strike due to be held last Thursday. Government needed to come up with Glenda Alexander said nurses were expect a southerly swell A third strike, for 24 hours, is scheduled an offer that didn’t just recognise the disturbed by health boards approaching the rising to 3.5 to 4 metres for September 9. contribution of nurses through pay, but one Employment Court without talking to them Wednesday morning,” the Gisborne Hospital clinical nurse specialist that assured them the future of nursing first. forecasters said. and NZNO delegate Michelle Krawczyk told was secure. She was not aware of any health board “It will ease below 3 the Herald earlier this year she worked in a The nationwide strike will take place on that did not have its LPS needs met during metres early Thursday.” busy and understaffed ward. August 19 from 11am-7pm. the June 9 strike. The heavy seas can “So, I’m used to that feeling in the pit of MIQ and border workers will be exempt “We believe we have met all of our be expected to disrupt my stomach that says this is going to be yet and life preserving services (LPS) will be obligations as set out under the Code of loading operations at another bad day where everyone gets the provided in negotiation with health boards, Good Faith for the Public Health Sector and the port, as the port bare minimum. he said. that we have complied with all agreements continues to catch up “Like many other nurses, I often take But health boards have approached the reached.” with the log ship backlog.. on extra shifts because I don’t want to Employment Court to resolve issues around Health boards and NZNO will meet for leave my colleagues working in even worse LPS during strike action. further talks on Thursday. The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 ENVIRONMENT 5 Protecting kiwi from dog attacks by Avneesh Vincent support hunters and farmers to keep train them,” he said. those kiwi on their farms and that’s While the aversion training is MORE than 150 dogs participated why the trust organised the aversion not an infallible way to protect kiwi in New Zealand Landcare Trust’s kiwi training.” from dogs, DoC research showed the aversion training, which concluded For adult kiwi, one of the biggest avoidance training was instrumental last Saturday. threats they face are wandering dogs. in helping kiwi survive. There were once about 12 million On average, a kiwi in Northland Each dog had a 20-minute kiwi roaming Aotearoa, but by 1998 only has a lifespan of 14 years, a stark personalised training session, and, the population had plummeted to contrast to the 25 to 50 years a kiwi based on their aptitude assessment, fewer than 100,000. As of 2019, only can live if kept safe from predators. qualified and passed the assessment, 68,000 are estimated to remain. About 70 dog owners came for the Mr Gibson said. According to national charity training, which spanned five days “Some dogs show strong Kiwis for kiwi, an unmanaged kiwi over three regions, Gisborne, Uawa understanding from the get-go so population will decline and Matawai. we sign them off for three years, 2 percent each year. For each training session, NZ otherwise they are qualified for just Through kiwi aversion training, Landcare Trust brought in Willy one year.” local organisations are trying to Marsh, a renowned trainer in hunting The qualification is a prerequisite reduce the threat dogs pose to kiwi to and farming circles. for taking dogs in areas supervised by save New Zealand’s national bird. “Willy set up a bunch of kiwi props, DoC. “We did kiwi monitoring across a which are catered to dogs different “We hope to be able to run this lot of farms in Waioeka and found senses,” Mr Gibson said. again next year and we hope to kiwi in part of our farms and on The props emulate a kiwi’s smell, train and include other species like our bush walks,” said Sam Gibson, the way they move, and their call. weka and whio (blue duck) into the NZ Landcare Trust’s East Coast “The owner quietly walks their dogs training,” Mr Gibson said. catchments co-ordinator. through the course, allowing them to “Having kiwi on-farm is quite high sniff the props. The moment they start AVERSION TRAINING: Lara Pomana profile because they are a threatened to interact with the props the dog will was one of the 70 dog owners who species. get a gentle vibration on a special benefited from the training sessions “The NZ Landcare Trust wants to collar and usually that’s enough to with Willy Marsh. Picture supplied Understanding the environment

by Avneesh Vincent pesticide in forests. “I would be worried that other animals TIME in the outdoors increases people’s would eat it. That’s why I think we should likelihood of taking action for nature, only go out and eliminate them and shoot according to Department of Conservation them for food and fur,” she said. research into New Zealanders and the Ms Davie, however, acknowledged that outdoors. the use of the pesticide could be useful in New research shows that many remote areas where human penetration is Kiwis have a limited understanding of not possible. biodiversity and some people here are DoC East Coast operations manager STRANDED: This pygmy killer whale was one of three that died after a blaming misinformation. Chris Visser said that the department stranding on a Northland beach last March. Picture supplied The survey was conducted in three provided clear evidence-based information phases and involved 58 focus group about 1080 and DoC’s use of this tool in respondents, 3837 online participants and its Tiakina Nga Manu predator control segmentation analysis. programme. Only 28 percent of respondents “Aerial 1080 is the most effective tool we Study finds lack of marine indicated a high level of understanding of have to control predators over large areas biodiversity. and in rough terrain. A lack of awareness and limited access “Trapping, shooting and other ground- euthanasia data collection to correct information were some of the based poisons can be effective in easily- key issues accessible by Avneesh Vincent Cetacean Ecology Research Group. found in the areas, but are “There is also limited data on the welfare research. If DoC does not continue to use 1080 not feasible MASSEY University has recently impacts of the procedures, including time Based ‘ or as effective completed research which found there was taken until death.” on data to suppress predators, populations of our as 1080 in a lack of information on euthanasia for New Zealand and the United Kingdom obtained from vulnerable native species will decline towards large, rugged stranded marine mammals. provided euthanasia reports to the first-hand extinction and remote The study assessed national and International Whaling Commission (IWC) observations, ’ areas. international data, which revealed a between 2007 and 2020. New —Chris Visser, DoC East Coast operations manager “If DoC low reporting rate on cetacean (aquatic New Zealand scored 100 percent Zealanders does not mammals) euthanasia practices. on reporting the methods employed, largely continue Data gathered in the study suggests that suggesting the frequent use of ballistics. disagreed with the methods used for to use 1080 to suppress predators, Aotearoa is a high cetacean stranding area. However, the research revealed that there pest control, particularly 1080, which populations of our vulnerable native The largest recorded mass stranding in was limited data on the time to death. was a prime example of the spread of species will decline towards extinction and New Zealand was in 1918 when about 1000 “Like so many issues, gathering of data misinformation and distrust. forest health will also decline,” Ms Visser pilot whales came ashore on the Chatham is key to increased understanding and Forty-three percent of people agreed that said. Islands. improved responses, as has been identified the benefits of pest control outweigh the Many of the residents interviewed The research article, Deathly Silent: in Massey’s latest research,” Dr Rebecca risks to native species. agreed, in principle, on the use of 1080 Exploring the global lack of data relating to Lent, IWC executive secretary, said. Last week figures released to The when made aware of DoC’s research report stranded cetacean euthanasia, found there “Best practice protocols for cetacean New Zealand Herald, under the Official and misinformation around the pesticide. was a significant lack of information on euthanasia were published by the IWC Information Act, showed 164 incidents and/ Mary Ann was one of them. the specific procedures used to euthanise following a meeting of global experts in or threats were aimed at DoC staff last “We don’t get to see that side on social stranded aquatic mammals globally and 2013, and support for those undertaking year, most due to differences in opinion media. The protesters against 1080 don’t clarity was needed on the equipment and this difficult work continues through the about 1080. tell us about the rats and pests that are procedures. IWC Strandings Initiative.” The Gisborne Herald spoke to several affecting the forests. We only get preached The two main euthanasia methods Research director for the Cetacean Gisborne residents about the threats to the the one side. reported were chemical and ballistics, Ecology Research Group Professor Karen Department of Conservation and the use of “I believed that information at first, but with few details provided on the specific Stockin says the review is timely and needs the 1080 pesticide. thinking about the pests affecting the trees application. to be considered in the appropriate context. Kaiti resident Graham Barbarich called that help us breathe is a shocker,” she said. While the causes of strandings vary, “New Zealand’s continued aim to save the threats “silly”. “More and more New Zealanders should the study found that climate change whales when they strand should not “It’s not going to solve anything and the be encouraged to spend time in nature,” Ms and increased human interference were change, but what does need to change ones involved most likely are not doing Visser said. responsible for the increased frequency of is how we assess welfare and fitness of anything about the issue. “Explaining threats to biodiversity strandings. those to be returned to the water and how “But I would say creating job in simple terms would help people “We need to assess the methods and we determine the efficacy of all human opportunities for hunting is a better option understand the importance of its use.” effectiveness of marine mammal euthanasia interventions, whether that be to rescue or as the land should not be touched by ■ The document is a summary of so we can be sure we are improving animal euthanise.” chemicals,” he said. findings that were undertaken by the New welfare outcomes for whales that cannot The four researchers involved in the Kaye Davie had a similar opinion, Zealand-based customer research and be returned to the sea,” said Rebecca Boys, study were Ms Boys, Ngaio Beausoleil, and said hunting was a better way to evaluation agency UMR, from September first author and PhD student at Massey’s Emma Bett and Ms Stockin. deal with pests than the use of the 2018 to February 2020. 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Controversial Strong winds wreak letter about matauranga havoc in Auckland Maori upsetting AUCKLAND — A prominent Maori academic AUCKLAND — Monster waves says a group opposed to teaching indigenous towering higher than 6 metres were Maori knowledge are “spreading a little bit of fear”, expected west of Northland this and their views aren’t even “scientifically robust”. afternoon as New Zealand continues to Last week a letter published in magazine The be buffeted by harsh winds. Listener claimed matauranga Maori “falls short of Northern regions of the country, what we can define as science” and to “accept it including Auckland, were hit hard by as the equivalent of science is to patronise and fail brutal gales overnight, tearing trees indigenous populations”. down, throwing debris across roads and The controversial letter came in response prompting warnings for drivers. to an NCEA working group report, which said MetService currently has a strong “parity for matauranga Maori with other bodies of wind watch in place for Northland, knowledge” should be the goal in the Maori school expected to last until 2pm today. curriculum. “Gale southwesterlies over northern Seven University of Auckland academics signed New Zealand are slowly easing today, it — Kendall Clements, Garth Cooper, Michael with severe gales possible for Northland Corballis, Douglas Elliffe, Elizabeth Rata, Robert through until early afternoon. Gale Nola, and Emeritus Professor John Werry. southerlies are also affecting eastern Dr Corballis, whose background is in areas from Canterbury to Gisborne, with neuroscience and language evolution, told The Hui possible severe gales in Wellington and he stood by its contents. the Kaikoura Coast.” “Our main purpose was not to explain Niwa principal scientist Chris matauranga Maori, our main purpose was to Brandolino told The AM Show the strong complain about the fact that kids are being southwest winds will persist across the taught that science is colonising and evil,” he upper North Island until roughly midday said. “It may have been a mistake to add stuff before easing in the afternoon. on matauranga Maori. We were there primarily to “Watch out for debris and expect some defend science and that’s what our article is for.” damage along west coastal areas,” he STORM CAUSES CHAOS: High winds have lifted roofs and brought down powerlines He went on to say much indigenous knowledge said. and trees overnight in Auckland. Motorists had to deal with widespread disruption isn’t scientific anymore, and criticised matauranga Fire services in Auckland have been today. Maori for promoting “creationism”. called out to at least 75 weather-related Rangi Matamua, a Maori astronomer who in incidents. 2019 won the Prime Minister’s Science Prize, A Fire and Emergency spokesperson terminating at Sylvia Park. showed early morning power outages said Dr Corballis didn’t appear to know what said they were mainly dealing with trees The Onehunga Train Line was in numerous parts of the city, as far matauranga Maori even was. uprooted, power lines down and roofs suspended due to an overhead line issue north as Helensville and as far south as “It is science. I think there is empirical science lifting. near Te Papapa. Whitford with Forrest Hill, Penrose and embedded at the heart of our knowledge systems. Auckland Transport said multiple Northcote Point ferry services were Howick all affected. It’s right across the world for indigenous cultures power outages and fallen trees were cancelled until further notice. And Mt Smart Road between . . . it’s a systematically compiled knowledge causing Auckland-wide public transport Reduced speed limits were in place Inkerman Street and Selwyn Street is base around a particular subject matter, or it’s disruption. across the bridge because of the strong closed because of a fallen tree affecting understanding the behaviour of the natural Southern Line services were wind gusts and Waka Kotahi warned power lines. Fire crews also dealt with and physical world through observation and suspended shortly after 8am due to extra care was needed especially for a house fire in New Lynn overnight. experimentation, and it’s understanding the overhead line problems at Otahuhu. high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Everyone in the home has been world and our interactions with it. It’s all of these Eastern Line Services were Power company Vector’s website accounted for. — Newshub elements of science.” — Newshub Rig workers want MIQ rooms

TARANAKI — The mayor taxes were worth millions of considered seafarers, and part of New Plymouth says a lack dollars a year to this country. of that ID system is that they of managed isolation spaces is “We’re bringing in foreign carry a seafarers discharge book forcing New Zealanders working workers to work in New Zealand which is part of the proof they on overseas oil and gas rigs to businesses, we’re bringing in are seafarers.” choose between their careers and movie stars and we’re bringing Judkins said the Government their families. in foreign rugby players, but we had an obligation to all seafarers Neil Holdom said if the don’t seem to have a place for including the rig workers. Government can bring in these Kiwi workers who work “The Maritime Labour foreign workers, movie stars and offshore feeding Kiwi families Convention states that all professional rugby players, it and paying huge amounts of tax signatory governments should should reserve MIQ places for to New Zealand. make all best efforts to the workers. “And all we are saying is 10 to repatriate seafarers that get off Holdom said many of his a dozen beds a fortnight . . . why a vessel in a foreign port and mates, who started their careers not just try it?” assist them in getting home.” in the Taranaki oil and gas New Plymouth resident Gavin He wanted the Government industry, now worked overseas Shaw, who was not one of the to set aside 20 MIQ spots as fly-in, fly-out contractors. offshore workers who contacted for seafarers and oil and gas They have told him the Holdom, has been on an oil rig workers. current MIQ system did not off the coast of Myanmar since In a statement, acting joint work for them, he said. May. FLY-IN FLY-OUT WORKERS WANT TO VISIT HOME: Neil head of Managed Isolation and “One of them got in touch with He said the Covid-19 situation Holdom says just 10 reserved places would help the plight of New Quarantine, Andrew Milne, me and said: ‘hey, look I’m stuck. there was deteriorating and it Zealanders working in the oil or gas industries overseas. acknowledged that travelling I’ve just done 11 weeks and I’m did not look like he would be around the world right now was wanting to come home for four able to get home until next year. sick. to fly him to the United States not easy, and that many people weeks, but I can’t get a place in “Out on the rig here it’s not “It’s worrying for them where he could take his shore were in difficult situations. MIQ and it’s like a lottery and bad, but in town it’s bad because because they all think I’m crazy leave — at his own expense He said MBIE was not we’re having to make decisions there’s really high levels of being here, but it’s hard to give including airfares — but he currently looking to make any about whether we carry on with Covid. up something that you’ve had for believes MIQ spots here should changes to the policy settings our careers or we spend time “We have people that we work so long. You know it’s 16 years be available to New Zealand relating to seafarers or overseas with our families because we with here, their family members I’ve been working for this lot. citizens and taxpayers. based oil and gas workers. can’t do both’.” are dying while we are out here “As you could imagine it’s a bit Seafarers NZ spokesperson “Creating a specific allocation Holdom said reserving 10 because they can’t get oxygen stressful because you don’t know Kevin Judkins said anyone who of rooms available to New MIQ places every fortnight for and with the coup going on, it when you are going to be able to worked on something that floats Zealand seafarers overseas is overseas-based rig workers and just makes it worse because up go home. It’s like an emotional was considered a seafarer — not practical, as it would be seafarers would pay for itself until recently it wasn’t too bad, strain on everyone, isn’t it . . . for including offshore oil and gas difficult to forecast numbers by keeping highly paid Kiwis but now it’s gone crazy.” them at home, and for me here workers. returning week-to-week, and employed. Shaw said he appreciated worrying about them, and them “Roustabouts, roughnecks, this would likely result in more He estimated there were about that it was his choice to work worrying about me.” drilling supervisors, and rooms being empty that would 200 to 300 New Zealand oil and in Myanmar, but his family at He said his employer, anything like that, under have been available for other gas workers overseas and their home was worried he would get Diamond Offshore, was offering the Shipping Act they are all returnees.” — RNZ The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 NATIONAL NEWS 7 Horticultural exemption ‘offensive’

AUCKLAND — The head of a group, temporarily. “We need most of them in cheffing and Canada has had one of the world’s that represents the Kiwi hospitality Julie White, cooking, we need restaurant managers, best vaccine roll-outs, with 71 percent industry says it’s “offensive” more chief exective we need duty managers and we actually now having had their first dose and 59 offshore workers will be allowed into of Hospitality need some line staff. There’s actually a percent their second. New Zealand to work in the horticulture NZ, said they real demand. “The Government has told us to train industry, but not hospitality. felt like the “What’s another kick in the guts is more and pay more,” said White. The Government yesterday announced “forgotten Canada is now targeting New Zealand. “We have absolutely done that. We are one-way quarantine-free travel with industry”. Canada has already opened its doors up stepping up as an industry. Covid-free Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu “I’d love to to any hospitality worker. Not only are “But don’t forget you can’t wake up for recognised seasonal employer (RSE) know who we struggling to get staff here, we’re overnight and become a chef — it workers ahead of the upcoming summer Horticulture going to have to compete with other takes years to develop this skill.” harvests. Julie White (NZ, industry countries.” — Newshub “While we are currently bringing in lobby group) 150 RSE workers every 16 days, this new spoke to, one-way travel policy will significantly because we’ve certainly been in dialogue expand the potential workforce available with the Government,” she said. for those experiencing labour shortages,” “At the end of the day, this is offensive. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. We have been advocating for such a long Up to 14,400 workers can be brought time. We’ve been at the brunt of the in each year under the RSE scheme, but Covid impact since February last year. there are only about 7000 at present due “All we’re asking for is access to some to border restrictions in place to keep skilled labour so we can actually literally Covid-19 out, said Ardern. open our doors. It’s gotten so bad that But horticulture isn’t the only industry our members are having to actually struggling to find workers. Wednesday’s close their doors. Some are actually unemployment figures are expected hibernating, and they can’t come out of to show a drop to around 4.5 percent, hibernation until they actually get access economist Cameron Bagrie told The AM to these skilled staff.” Show today. Paul Fraser, owner of cafe Frasers in “I think we’re getting into that Auckland’s Mt Eden, told Newshub he’s zone called ‘maximum sustainable had to close three nights a week because employment’. . . it doesn’t mean he simply can’t find the staff. everybody’s got a job, but it means we’ve A recent Newshub-Reid Research basically got a labour market that’s poll found more than half of Kiwis are basically bursting at the seams keen for more MIQ exemptions to help H . . . we’ve got incredibly high job ads . . . struggling industries find workers. employment growth is literally off to the “In February we had about 9000 on races, the biggest issue is finding staff.” employer visas. We actually estimate that 36624-08 The hospitality industry also relies we need 20,000 additional employees,” Showroom, 456 Gladstone Road P: 06 867 2508 heavily on people only in the country said White. TRADE SERVICES

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HUD at one transitional housing facility for Transitional housing is meant to be people lived provided a service for clients was working with providers to improve almost five years, while the government temporary accommodation for people in with “high and complex needs including the data they capture and its reporting does not know where about half of the urgent need of housing. Various housing drug and alcohol addiction issues”. processes. people who leave transitional housing are providers contract to the Government, “Clients’ case workers can access The wrap-around support services going to. with the idea of offering wrap-around specialist services, depending on resident aimed to help people address the As of April 31, those nine people had support services to help people “address needs, such as on-site counselling, “complex and multi-faceted” barriers lived at one transitional housing facility their needs and move back into long-term advocacy, medical care, financial they were facing in obtaining a long-term for 248 weeks, according to documents accommodation”. supervision and budgeting, and housing situation, Shaw said. provided to RNZ under the Official Ministry of Housing and Urban programmes ranging from parenting to “As such, the time taken to achieve a Information Act. 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by Jamie Gray, NZ Herald airline said: “We’re sorry to let you the NZ-Cook Island bubble. Tilt partner for know that Jetstar is suspending The email said customers could AUCKLAND — Jetstar has its services between Auckland and apply for a credit, refund, or move their suspended flights from Auckland to Rarotonga until March 28, 2022.’’ travel dates to after March 29, 2022. new wind farm Rarotonga until next March. A Jetstar spokesman told The New The Jetstar spokesman said for One disappointed customer who Zealand Herald it had decided to cancel customers who opted for a refund of had paid to travel in October was services to Rarotonga until that date their Jetstar fare and still wished to DARGAVILLE — Genesis Energy and Tilt told yesterday his booking had been for a number of operational reasons. travel to Rarotonga, Air New Zealand Renewables have signed a 20-year electricity off- cancelled. “However, we fully intend to resume would be offering them the opportunity take agreement for a planned new 75MW wind Jetstar had sold tickets earlier this this route in late March 2022 if not to book directly with them (subject to farm near Dargaville. year in the hope Australia would earlier.’’ availability). The Kaiwaikawe Wind farm (previously known have joined the quarantine-free travel Jetstar’s services to Rarotonga The email said Air New Zealand as the Omamari Wind Farm) will cut carbon arrangement by then. originate in Australia (fifth freedom would respond to customers in order of emissions from Genesis’ thermal generation by In an email to the customer the operation) so are currently not part of travel date. an estimated 180,000 tonnes a year and during construction will create up to 80 jobs. Tilt Renewables will own and operate the wind farm, 12km northwest of Dargaville Subject to resource consent, it is expected to be finished by early 2024 and supports Genesis’ Future-gen strategy to economically displace RBNZ to tighten lending base load thermal generation with 2650GWh a year of new renewable electricity by 2030. It is also well located in a region of Northland by Hamish Rutherford, NZ Herald that Genesis says will benefit greatly from the development of additional large-scale generation WELLINGTON — The Reserve close to key load centres. Bank will have the go-ahead to begin It will be powered by up to 19 turbines. developing rules limiting lending to Resource consents for the project are income levels although first-home buyers progressing, with a hearing scheduled for this may be largely exempt. month and a decision expected later in the year. This morning Finance Minister Grant Genesis and Tilt partnered in a similar way for Robertson announced he had reached an the 133MW Waipipi wind farm in South Taranaki. agreement with Reserve Bank governor That project became fully operational in Adrian Orr to amend their agreement on March and is expected to produce approximately macro prudential tools. 455GWh of renewable generation each year. Central to this is a new debt “The partnership between Genesis and serviceability tool, which could limit Tilt Renewables has changed the face of the borrowers to a certain multiple of their electricity market in New Zealand and we are income. happy to see this next project from our pipeline “I have largely agreed to the Treasury be included in Genesis’ Future-gen strategy,” and Reserve Bank’s proposed update to RESERVE BANK GOVERNOR said Deion Campbell, Tilt Renewables chief the (memorandum of understanding) FINANCE MINISTER ADRIAN ORR executive. to add debt serviceability tools, but as I GRANT ROBERTSON Genesis CEO Marc England said the indicated in June this extension should and removal of interest deductibility,” Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm “will help us deliver on not unduly impact first-home buyers,” it chooses to introduce any restrictions, Robertson said. both the Future-gen targets and our commitment Robertson said in a statement. having had regard to this condition.” “These initiatives will make a real to remove at least 1.2m tonnes of annual carbon An amendment to the agreement states The Reserve Bank plans to reintroduce difference. However, there is no silver emissions by 2025”. that in “designing and implementing loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions bullet to housing affordability and Genesis uses coal and gas to fuel its Huntly a debt serviceability restriction, the from October and is also expected to monetary and fiscal policy need to work Power Station, which has been generating at Reserve Bank will need to have regard begin consulting on debt to income together to achieve a sustainable housing high capacity to meet electricity demand this to avoiding negative impacts, as much as (DTI) restrictions or interest rate floors. market,” Robertson said. winter as hydro lakes have been low. possible, on first-home buyers”, according Consultation on the possible changes Earlier this year both the Reserve “We understand the role Genesis has to play to Robertson’s office. would take at least three months. Bank and the Treasury predicted that in the country’s transition to a low-carbon future “I believe this agreed wording “The Government has already put house price inflation would drop almost and are looking at other renewable opportunities, will set clear public expectations in place a number of measures to cool immediately to zero before returning to including new solar, wind and geothermal while maintaining the operational the housing market to make house low single digit growth. generation,” said England. independence of the Reserve Bank,” prices more sustainable and tilt the Eventually the Treasury was forced to The two companies have an agreed off-take Robertson said. balance in favour of first-home buyers, admit its prediction was based more on starting price over the first 10 years, with regular “It is still up to the Reserve Bank how including extending the bright-line test “judgement” than economic modelling. market resets for the last 10 years. Three years ago Genesis and Tilt Renewables formed a strategic relationship for the development of more renewable energy for the Buyer found for wine giant Villa Maria New Zealand market. Yesterday Genesis Energy said it would MARLBOROUGH — Marlborough wine Indevin chairman Greg Tomlinson said adding Maria’s Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Auckland conduct an independent review after the company Indevin has reached a conditional Villa Maria to its portfolio would fit within its long- wineries, vineyards, supplier agreements, its company unexpectedly lost a significant dispute agreement to buy Villa Maria Estate Limited from term growth strategy and complement its existing flagship brand Villa Maria as well as Esk Valley, with a supplier over the carbon liability for gas it its parent company FFWL. business. Vidal and Leftfield. buys from the Kupe gas field. FFWL was placed into receivership in May by “Our whole business is built around holding Malcolm McDougall, chairman of the Villa The company said it would take a hit of more its bankers Rabobank and ANZ, who are owed and building value for New Zealand vineyards Maria board, said there was genuine compatibility than $50 million in the year to June 30 after nearly $212 million. and growers. If the conditions of the sale are between the two businesses. losing binding arbitration over the dispute with Brendon Gibson and Neale of Calibre Partners satisfied, we plan to drive focus and increased “Indevin is a successful operator, it brings Beach Energy. — the receivers — said yesterday they had investment behind Villa Maria to further enhance a strong supply chain and has established key New Zealand has 18 operating wind farms with signed a conditional agreement to sell all the its reputation for quality and protect its brand export markets with long-term partnerships. a capacity of 820 megawatts. Genesis’ Hau Nui shares in Villa Maria Estate after a nine month value. This will be an important next step in the Meanwhile, Villa Maria brings a legacy and strong (te reo Maori for “big wind”) was the first wind sale process by Calibre and UBS. No sale price story of the brand.” brands that command a premium. Together that’s farm built in New Zealand and this year marked has been disclosed. If the sale goes ahead it will include Villa a powerful combination.” — NZ Herald its 25th anniversary of operation. — NZ Herald

SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY only six years old,” he said. increased 41c to $29.75, and Westpac Banking “There’s plenty of liquidity sloshing around in Corporation rose 47c or 1.81 percent to $26.45. the markets and I wouldn’t be surprised if some Summerset Group Holidings gained 40c or WELLINGTON — Another Mainfreight surge Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is making a A$39 of that money finds its way over to New Zealand 3.10 percent to $13.30, but Ryman Healthcare and billion-dollar corporate activity across the billion ($41 billion) takeover offer of buy-now at some time,” he said. was down 9c to $13.09. Tasman provided a positive tone to the New pay-later firm Afterpay. The offer values Afterpay Chorus rose 5.5c to $6.215; Spark was up 4c Restaurant Brands fell 31c or 1.94 percent to Zealand sharemarket, which rose nearly 1 $12 billion more than its market capitalisation, at to $4.775; Contact Energy gained 19c or 2.33 $15.69; Auckland International Airport was down percent. the end of last week. percent to $8.35; and Mercury increased 17c or 10c to $7.14; Scales Corporation shed 11 or 2.41 The S&P/NZX 50 Index was up 108.44 points Afterpay increased nearly 20 percent to A$116 2.57 percent to $6.78. percent to $4.45; Port of Tauranga declined 6c or 0.86 percent to a day’s high of 12,702.97. ($122) on the news of the bid, and the S&P/ASX Genesis Energy fell 5.5c to $3.375 after telling 1 to $7.08; NZX decreased 6c or 3.13 percent to There were 89 gainers and 50 decliners across 200 Index reached a record high, up 1.23 percent the market it lost an arbitration hearing and $1.86; Vista Group was down 7c or 3 percent to the market, on volume of 34.46 million share to 7483.50 points at 6pm. needs to make a carbon liability payment of $2.26; and Harmoney lost 7c or 3.23 percent to transactions worth $106.96m. Also in Australia, Oil Search directors $53m for a gas supply agreement with Beach $2.10. Global transport and logistics operator are recommending shareholders accept the Energy. Technology investor Enprise Group continued Mainfreight claimed another new record, increased $9.4 billion takeover by oil and gas Other gainers were a2 Milk, up 17c or 2.09 its fall from grace, down 64c or 25.6 percent to climbing $2.88 or 3.51 percent to $84.88, after producer Santos. percent to $6.35; Ebos Group increasing 29c $1.86 on slim trading of 66 transactions worth reaching $83 last week. Greg Smith, head of research with Fat to $31.31; Scott Technology rising 13c or 4.73 $4015. It was at $4 on July 23. Market leader Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Prophets, said the merger and acquisition percent to $2.88; TIL Logistics gaining 16c or CDL Investments, down 1c to $1.19, and joined the party, rising 85c or 2.69 percent to activity, as well as the US infrastructure 10.39 percent to $1.70; and Cavalier — rebutting parent company Millennium & Copthorne Hotels $32.40. spending, helped sentiment on the local market. a legal threat from competitor Godfrey Hirst — New Zealand, up 3c to $2.36, reported positive But all eyes were on the action in Australia. “The amount involved in the Square takeover collecting 6c or 12 percent to 56c. results for the six months ending June. Digital payments company Square, owned by bid is pretty amazing considering Afterpay is Dual-listed banks ANZ Banking Group — NZ Herald 12 OPINION The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 EDITORIAL Responses to column on vaccine misinformation Re: Spreading dangerous Absolutely, I can causing potentially lethal mischief. major issues (other than sore arm/ Poll: Seymour rises misinformation, July 31 op-ed. not understand the And further more, there is no such fatigued, but all short lived). Ditto Aimee, I find it hypocritical misinformation being spread thing as free speech without having here with my older family members/ in the extreme that you would by so many unqualified people. to assume responsibility for the front-line workers. No issues. as Labour slumps even reference the Hippocratic VfF propagandists are not consequences of that free speech. I wonder if the AV crowd will ever Labour’s popularity has taken a oath. I understand you are doctors nor qualified in the Once we open the borders stop spooking at shadows? Fear- plunge, falling by 9.7 percentage somehow involved in the field to say vaccines will harm and the Delta variant starts to filled fearmongers. points — equating to an 18 percent health profession? In relation you or kill you. A blatant take its toll on unvaccinated New slump in support — to 43 percent to those citizens who choose to message like that is harmful Zealanders, those who promoted the SOFIANNA KUITI, Levin refrain from getting the Covid and definitely not true. anti-vaxxer craze will stand culpable backing in the latest Newshub-Reid vaccine, you have stated: Thank you Aimee. of being an accessory to having Dr Canaday spoke to a full Research political poll. “I’m honestly feeling despair caused the deaths and suffering that house of the local intelligencia The stark result shows that some at how arrogant and stupid TANYA ROLKE, Christchurch will ensue. In the USA in May, 18,000 on Sunday night. of the shine has come off Jacinda these people are. If the Delta people died from Covid; 99 percent If he made one single claim Ardern (who was down 2.6 points variant arrives . . . which it I was mildly amused by Aimee of those were unvaccinated! that was not backed up by at 45.5 percent in the preferred will . . . I hope my nursing Milne’s opinion piece in The Herald science and official sources prime minister stakes) but more colleagues triage these idiots just recently published. However, THOMAS EVERTH, Whitianga like the CDC I would be very particularly her Government, with a last.” she shows an abundant and creative surprised. Even on the spot number of factors likely contributing. Perhaps you would like to imagination in weaving a fantastic So much for “Dr” Canaday’s when questioned he stayed Frustration in the provinces over a explain to the good people of tale without the burden of knowing Hippocratic oath to “first do professional and carefully Gisborne why anyone involved my background, attending any of no harm”. This looks like avoided falling into the realms range of policies that affect farmers in the health profession, who my presentations or acknowledging “malpractice” at best, in my of speculation. culminated in a nationwide “Howl of triages and treats patients any contrary findings, conclusions view. I suspect he shoots his This talk was 100-percent a Protest” a week before this survey based on their personal and/or or opinions from the published mouth off like this because, fact based. Thank you Peter started on July 22. A rush of major political persuasions — rather scientific or medical literature. being retired, the professional for bringing your amazing reforms and legislative changes than their specific immediate Perhaps a Pulitzer for fiction is in medical authorities cannot expertise to our doorstep. planned will have given people medical needs — should be let her future! Actually, I think she may sanction him for his various reasons to switch allegiance. anywhere near practising in have missed her true calling as a malpractice (eg, by revoking PETER JONES The mental health crisis has the health profession at all. principal in George Orwell’s Ministry his licence to practise). received soothing words and major of Truth. Perhaps she will yet be Peter, you wouldn’t know fact if it financial commitment but little else, RICHARD WHITLEY successful in her pursuit, and I wish JEFF SLUKA, Waikanae slapped you in the face. I don’t think her well. the community should believe a likewise the housing crisis. And I absolutely did say that. I said it PETER CANADAY MD Well said Aimee Milne! I stand word you say. there has been increasing scrutiny knowing full well that would never by your strong words. I have yet to You’re not known for your ability on the Government’s Covid-19 happen. Nurses, including myself in Don’t pretend you’re an see any compelling evidence from to differentiate between reality and response, in particular the slow the past, do treat patients according expert Peter. You’re working the anti-vaxx crowd (be it vaccines dystopia. vaccination roll-out and immigration to need. So you don’t need to worry. with Voices for Freedom who in general or this one) and it baffles AIMEE MILNE and managed isolation issues. You have very good nurses to recently had their FB page me that people can take such The poll result still leaves Labour look after you even if you’re stupid removed because it was full dubious sources of (mis)information Aimee, thank you for comfortably the most popular party enough not to get a vaccine. I’m of lies and misinformation. seriously. your writing. It shows your in Parliament, with a lacklustre less concerned about you and more They’re like the flat earthers Some people need to find another knowledge, courage and National not attracting many of the concerned that a baby just died of of health. subject to get their conspiracy-thrill intelligence. Covid in Fiji actually. AIMEE MILNE dopamine hits from. This is just too The sheer stupidity of the people switching off the party in The Delta variant will be here important. Misinformation has and comments made by the anti- power — it was up 1.7 points on eventually and I’m prepared to fight Questioning authority is a will cost lives. Just look at Fiji. vaxxers on this thread is 28.7 percent support. for the health of our community. necessary part of a democratic Thank goodness most of the breathtaking! The big mover was ACT, up 4.2 These grifters are putting all of us society. But that’s not what the people I know have common sense Luckily there are fewer of points to 11.1 percent support. at risk while they make money off anti-vaxxers are doing. They convert and have got or will get the jab. these idiots in New Zealand Leader David Seymour was also the merchandise. their ignorance into an agenda — an It’s our best chance of managing than people of common sense. up 3 points in the preferred prime I will use strong words. Get used agenda to derail a very important this thing. Most of my friends and Good on you Aimee. minister ranking on 8.6 percent to it. and life-saving health initiative. family are in the UK and they have support, slightly ahead of National AIMEE MILNE That’s not questioning, that’s all had the vaccinations with no LARA MEYER leader Judith Collins on 8.2 percent. The survey also asked “Who do LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS you think is a better leader, David Getting food safety right Seymour or Judith Collins?” The Re: Food safety check fury, local kitchens are barely up result was 41.7 percent backing for Risks with Front-row F1 August 2 story. to standard. The inspectors Seymour, 25.9 percent for Collins Like a lot of locals, I usually won’t know which ones are and 32.4 percent didn’t know. Even seat awesome have little tolerance for our substandard until after the National Party supporters plumped weapons tyrannical and arrogant GDC, inspections are completed. for Seymour (43.1 percent) ahead of Re: Life in the fast lane, July 31 but in this case I must side If they took such measures Re: Many against story. with it and point out to the only for the ones suspected of Collins (38.5 percent). arming, July 23 letter. That’s awesome Andrew, I’m Essentially the Government has complainants that we are on a being so, then they are open to I agree with this view from Gisborne currently living knife edge with the possibility accusations of favouritism. lost a swathe of support and ACT on the grounds some in Chile and one of my English of an outbreak of Covid at It’s time to let them get on under its more charismatic leader police can take it as a students is a huge fan of the any time. I understand how with the job and stop waving has been most appealing for those ticket to abuse power at Formula 1 and tells me about the feelings are hurt when one’s your injured pride to make looking for a new home. will. While on the same races every week. I will tell him competence is questioned, but you feel better. Also sharing in the pickings token, sometimes people about your journey and to keep it is time to stop whining and were NZ First up 1.5 points on 3.4 can end up having their an eye out for you while watching just accept that some of our KEVIN THOMPSON percent support, the Greens gained own weapons used on the racing, especially the Williams 1.4 points to 8.5 percent support them. Look at Islamic team. All the best. State for example — the PS, I also enjoyed going to and the Maori Party were up 0.7 Americans gave the Iraqi Speedway when younger and A compliance issue, surely points to 1.9 percent. military their weapons when dad was doing first aid duty Re: Pass to mana whenua, July available in a readable format and Ardern told The AM Show and IS harvested their with St John there. 29 letter. the consent holder can simply adopt yesterday that there was plenty of weapons off them. So why does it need a multi- them. It’s a compliance issue, not a time until the next election. DONALD CAMERON agency group? Surely the current cultural one. “I’ve never been one to be DAVID JACKSON Santiago, Chile guidelines for safe public use are GORDON WEBB particularIy obsessive over polls — I do listen, I do hear people . . . [email protected] “I’m still really heartened, though, ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. the fact that between ourselves and ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. the Greens — there’s still a solid ■ Always include full name and contact details. majority there.” ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 WORLD 13 Trial set for 100-year-old alleged ex-Nazi guard COVID BRIEFS

BERLIN — A 100-year- museum says tens of Iran hits record for new cases old alleged former guard at thousands of prisoners died TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Monday reported a Nazi concentration camp at the camp as a result of more than 37,000 new coronavirus infections, will stand trial in Germany hunger, disease, forced labour, the country’s single-day record so far in the accused of complicity in 3518 extermination operations and pandemic, state media reported. murders, prosecutors say. other causes. State TV said health workers registered 37,189 The unnamed suspect Germany has been new Covid-19 cases since Sunday — surpassing is accused of assisting in pursuing former Nazi camp the previous daily record of 34,951 infections the murder of prisoners at workers since a landmark reported on Tuesday. Also, there were 411 deaths, the Sachsenhausen camp ruling in 2011 that convicted bringing the country’s total death toll in the near Berlin between 1942 a former guard, John pandemic to 91,407 — the highest in the Middle and 1945. His alleged Demjanjuk, as an accessory East. Also on Monday, Supreme Leader Ayatollah crimes include complicity in to mass murder. He died Ali Khamenei ordered the government to discuss executions by firing squad pending an appeal, but the the possibility of a two-week shutdown of the and poisonous gas. verdict set a legal precedent. country, which Health Minister Saeed Namaki On Monday prosecutors Previously, courts had requested a day earlier. — AP confirmed the man would be required evidence of direct fit to stand trial in October. involvement in atrocities. Germany to vaccinate teens Prosecutors said the JUSTICE AWAITED: This photo shows a roll call in front of Although the number BERLIN — Germany will start offering man underwent a medical the camp gate of the Nazi concentration camp in Berlin. In of suspects in Nazi crimes coronavirus vaccinations for all children and assessment which, despite his the foreground on the tower a machine gun is pointed at the is dwindling, prosecutors teenagers aged 12 and older, top health officials advanced age, deemed him prisoners. German court has set a trial for an alleged former are still trying to bring said on Monday. fit to appear in court for two- Nazi guard aged 100. AP file picture individuals to justice. German Health Minister Jens Spahn said after a and-a-half hours per day. In July 2020, a 93-year-old meeting with the 16 German state health ministers Confirmation of the man’s expect justice to be done”. Sachsenhausen camp between former concentration camp that “we keep our promise: everybody who wants fitness to stand trial was German media say the 1936 and 1945. guard was found guilty of can get vaccinated in the summer — we have first reported by German trial is expected to be one of Political opponents, complicity in the murder of enough vaccines for all age groups.” newspaper Welt am Sonntag the last concerning crimes prisoners of war and more than 5000 prisoners. The government’s push to get Germany’s youth on Sunday. The newspaper committed during the Nazi persecuted groups were But in March this year, vaccinated comes two months after the European quoted one lawyer, Thomas era. The survivors and among those detained there prosecutors said a 96-year-old Medicines Agency recommended that the Walther, as saying many of perpetrators are now very old. by the SS, Nazi Germany’s alleged former camp guard coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech be the complainants were “just About 200,000 people foremost security agency. was unfit to stand trial. expanded to children 12 to 15. Last week, the EU as old as the accused and were imprisoned at the The Sachsenhausen — BBC drug regulator also cleared the vaccine made by Moderna for the same age group. — AP UK eases travel restrictions LONDON — Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from the US and the European Union on Monday as travel industry ‘Cautiously optimistic’ leaders urged the government to further ease restrictions and allow people to enjoy the benefits of a successful Covid-19 inoculation programme. The new rules came into effect amid reports that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government With no govt, it’s worry, trust and wait in Tunisia may add a new category to Britain’s traffic light system of travel restrictions, a move industry TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia remains in officials say would make many people decide to limbo more than a week after President stay home. — AP Kais Saied fired the prime minister, froze parliament and took on executive powers. Jabbed senator tests positive Some citizens worried about what comes COLUMBIA, S.C. — Sen. Lindsey Graham next, and when it will happen, as pressure has become the first senator to disclose a for decisions mounts. breakthrough infection after being vaccinated A former constitutional law professor, against the coronavirus, saying on Monday he Saied has denied claims that he mounted is “very glad” he received the vaccine, without a coup d’etat, saying his sweeping moves which his current symptoms would be “far worse.” adhere strictly to the constitution. In a statement issued on Monday afternoon, Local polls have shown support for the South Carolina Republican said he “started Saied’s actions by the vast majority of having flu-like symptoms Saturday night” and respondents, but the waiting game is went to the doctor on Monday morning. leaving some citizens and allies feeling After being notified of his positive test, Graham anxious. said he would quarantine for 10 days. The president, though, seems “I feel like I have a sinus infection, and at unconcerned. He strolled on Sunday down present time, I have mild symptoms,” the 66-year- Avenue Bourguiba, the iconic main axis in old Graham said. “I am very glad I was vaccinated the capital, chatting with passersby, Radio COUNTRY IN LIMBO: Tunisians relax on La Marsa beach as the country remained in because without vaccination, I am certain I would Mosaique reported. limbo more than a week after President Kais Saied fired the prime minister. AP picture not feel as well as I do now. My symptoms would Accountant Zied Amar, 36, was be far worse.” — AP cautiously optimistic. longtime autocratic leader. The revolution The United States, which just donated 1 “I mostly think that Kais Saied’s ricocheted to other countries, but Tunisia million vaccine doses to Tunisia, seems to Protest violence condemned decision was right, even if we take into was the only success story, putting in be on the same wavelength, urging quick BERLIN — The German government on Monday consideration the accusations,” he said, place a democratic system, still not fully but smart action. condemned an outburst of violence at weekend sitting on La Marsa beach with his wife cemented. US National Security Advisor Jake protests in Berlin against the country’s anti- and baby on a scorching weekend. “But we Most people encountered on a walk Sullivan spoke on Saturday with the coronavirus measures. need a decision that will let the people feel through the capital seemed without Tunisian leader, conveying President Joe More than 60 police officers were injured, less anxious, let them feel hope — hope in worries about their nation’s future, Biden’s strong support for the people and some of them severely, police said. At least one one person who will defend their rights,” trusting their president. for Tunisian democracy, National Security journalist was also injured. It was not clear how he added. “The citizens are afraid that “I’m with Kais Saied. Thanks be to God” Council spokesperson Emily Horne said in many protesters were injured, but Berlin police someone could steal their freedom.” said Jamel Diwen, a street cleaner. a White House press release. said a 48-year-old man died after being detained Clues about Saied’s next moves were But not everyone was so certain. However, it said that the phone call by officers during Sunday’s protests. few, but there were some. He took action Several people were seen watching “focused on the critical need for Tunisian Berlin prosecutors said later on Monday that after a day of nationwide protests last playbacks of Saied’s speeches on their leaders to outline a swift return to a routine investigation into the man’s death Sunday over the North African nation’s phones amid heated discussions in cafés Tunisia’s democratic path.” Sullivan appeared to show that he died of a heart attack. deteriorating social and economic and bars. Wejden Ben Alaya, a 26-year-old “underscored that this will require They also said in a statement that before police situation — topped by the raging sales executive sitting at one beach bar, rapidly forming a new government, led had checked the man’s ID, he had broken through coronavirus epidemic — and began ruling said that she felt a lot of the support for by a capable prime minister to stabilise a police block, knocking down and injuring an by decree. Saied was “emotional.” Tunisia’s economy and confront the Last week, he appointed a new interior “Because of the country’s social dilemma Covid-19 pandemic, as well as ensuring officer who then subsequently chased him down minister, in charge of security, the first and economic problems . . . people were the timely return of the elected and detained him. replacement among the dozens of top fed up. Kais Saied presented himself as parliament.” “Violent clashes and the abuse of the right officials he had fired. He also pledged a saviour and it makes sense that people Rachid Ghannouchi, leader of the to protest are not acceptable,” government to fight corruption and tackle crooked would align with that emotionally,” she Islamist Ennahdha, the dominant party in spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer said. — AP businessmen, requested that traders, said. parliament, and speaker of the now-frozen Qld lockdown extended wholesalers and pharmacies lower prices, Ben Alaya said she voted for Saied, an legislature, called Saied’s actions a coup, and on Saturday asked banks to lower unknown with no political experience, in and said in an interview last week with QUEENSLAND — South-east Queensland’s interest rates. And he banned gatherings the 2019 presidential elections because he The Associated Press that his party would lockdown has been extended until 4pm on of more than three people and set a seemed the best among bad options. Now, pressure the president “to demand the Sunday as authorities try to contain the Delta curfew from 10pm to 5am. “I’m not comfortable with these measures. return to a democratic system.” Ennahda outbreak with 13 new locally acquired cases Middle Eastern, European allies and the I don’t know where this will lead, given has been blamed for widely perceived yesterday. The state recorded 15 new cases of United States now worry about the future that he is not backed by a clear system government ineptitude, and Ghannouchi Covid-19 in total, two of which were overseas of Tunisia, the nation that triggered the or a clear entity such as a party or a conceded the party must carry out an acquired and detected on a bulk carrier off the Arab Spring a decade ago, chasing out its movement. I think it’s concerning.” internal review, like other parties. — AP Queensland coast. — RNZ 14 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 ‘Our lungs have been burning’ Nearly 10,000 evacuated as Turkey battles wildfires for sixth day

BOZALAN, Turkey — Selcuk Sanli set planes, 51 helicopters and more than 5000 his two cows loose, put his family’s most personnel were tackling the fires, he said. treasured belongings in a car and fled his Turkish President Recep Tayyip home as a wildfire approached his village Erdogan’s government has also been near Turkey’s beach resort of Bodrum, widely criticised for failing to purchase one of thousands fleeing flames that have state-of-the-art firefighting planes. coated the skies with a thick yellow haze. BATTLING In Marmaris, Mayor Mehmet Oktay said For the sixth straight day, Turkish BLAZE: Wildfires fires were still burning in two locations firefighters battled on Monday to control engulf the sky and estimated that 11,000 hectares of the blazes that are tearing through forests and advance in forest had been incinerated. On Monday, near Turkey’s beach destinations. Fed by Cokertme village a fire reached the edge of the village of strong winds and scorching temperatures, in Turkey. For the Hisaronu, burning a number of homes and the fires that began on Wednesday have sixth straight day, descending down a mountainside toward a left eight people dead. Residents and Turkish firefighters road as police evacuated ambulance crews tourists have fled vacation resorts in were battling on and journalists. “Our lungs have been flotillas of small boats or convoys of cars Monday to control burning for the past five days,” Oktay told and trucks. Many villagers have lost their the blazes. Haberturk television. homes and farm animals and have had AP picture The health minister, Fahrettin Koca, trouble breathing amid the heavy smoke. said at least 27 people affected by the fires Overall, some 10,000 people have were still being treated in hospitals while been evacuated in Mugla province alone, such difficult conditions.” said on Monday that some tourists were hundreds of others had been treated and Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Firetrucks, with their sirens on, drove able to return to their hotels after the released. Monday. toward Bozalan, while villagers were seen threat dissipated. Soylu, the interior minister, said Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir herding cows away from the area. The EU said it helped mobilise authorities were investigating the cause of Pakdemirli said on Twitter that crews On Sunday, residents were forced to firefighting planes from Croatia and Spain the fires, including human “carelessness” were still tackling nine fires in the coastal evacuate the nearby village of Cokertme to help Turkey. Planes from Ukraine, and possible sabotage by outlawed provinces of Antalya and Mugla that are as flames neared. Some got on small boats Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran have also Kurdish militants. He said one person popular tourist areas. Other active fires and others left by cars as the fire got been fighting the blazes. Spain said it was was detained over allegations that he may were in the provinces of Isparta, Denizli, closer and closer — scenes that Ahmet sending two water-dumping aircraft and have been paid by the group to start a fire. Izmir and Adana. Aras, the mayor of the nearby resort of one transport plane as well as 27 soldiers Experts, however, mostly point to Another fire in Tunceli, in southeast Bodrum, described as “hell.” Precautions to help. climate change as being behind the fires, Turkey, was contained on Monday, the were taken to protect two nearby thermal The EU announcement followed along with accidents caused by people. minister said earlier. In all, 137 fires power plants. allegations that the Turkish government Erdogan has said one of the fires was that broke out in over 30 provinces since An evacuation order was also issued was compromising firefighting efforts started by children. A heat wave across Wednesday have been extinguished. for the town of Turunc, near the seaside by refusing help from Western nations. southern Europe, fed by hot air from “We are going through days when the resort of Marmaris in Mugla province. Pakdemirli refuted that, saying that the North Africa, has led to wildfires across heat is above 40 Celsius, where the winds People carrying suitcases fled on small government had only refused offers for the Mediterranean, including in Italy and are strong and humidity is extremely low,” boats. planes whose water-dumping capacities Greece, where people had to be evacuated Pakdemirli said. “We are struggling under Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy were less than five tonnes. A total of 16 by sea to escape the flames. — AP

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41326-02 • Art • Restored Furniture • Hi fi Farmers Air Event Centre,*Conditions Showgrounds apply. Details available at The Gisborne HeraldPark site. The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 NATIONAL NEWS 17 ‘Falling through the cracks’ Education ministry warn schools about failing students by Craig McCulloch, RNZ learners with disabilities (including Education Jan Tinetti said National Government to rush to remove National neurodivergence).” Standards did not work for students Standards. WELLINGTON — Education officials The ministry also noted a “lack of or teachers, but acknowledged the “They could’ve done better than have warned their ministers that trust” in the collection and use of student curriculum needed to be strengthened National Standards, but instead they students are “falling through the cracks” data. to make it easier to monitor children’s just abolished them without any kind of because the curriculum does not clearly National’s education spokesperson Paul progress. plan.” signal when they need more support. Goldsmith said the Government did not “The national curriculum provides the Johnston said all schools needed The opposition National Party says have a plan for how to measure student framework and learning expectations for to be encouraged to use a consistent the advice proves the Government was performance. our young people right across their time assessment tool to reveal which children wrong to scrap the National Standards “Any education system has to have at school. needed more help. programme without any replacement. markers of progress through the years. “I know from talking to principals and “We need to have a national plan that A Ministry of Education briefing to In New Zealand, you teachers that a number involves measurement — not just a ministers in May stated the literacy and can go right through to of schools have the curriculum or a curriculum refresh.” mathematics “curricula don’t yet clearly Year 11 or 12 for NCEA We need to have confidence to use the Principals’ Federation president Perry signal important markers of progress and before there is any a‘ national plan that curriculum as a way Rush said the generic and “high-level” when to worry”. external assessment, of tracking students’ nature of the curriculum made it difficult “There is variability in the quality of and by then, it’s far too involves measurement — progress and keeping to assess students’ progress. assessment and aromatawai practices late.” not just a curriculum or a their parents well- “It’s very important that we bring and tools,” the document said. Goldsmith said curriculum refresh. informed. more specificity to the New Zealand Officials highlighted gaps in his party’s National “But many schools curriculum, and that will certainly help the recording of student progress, Standards programme — Dr Michael Johnston’ have told us that they bring much sharper conversations to information which could otherwise was not perfect, but need some further parents about the nature of progress.” be used to assess whether there was at least flagged up scaffolding in order Rush said it was important to quickly “sufficient and effective” support. concerns for parents if their child was to track curriculum progression more bring the curriculum up to standard, but “Government investments, including struggling. effectively.” urged against a return to the “dark days in specialist roles, are not well-aligned to “They’ve thrown it out and haven’t Tinetti said a lot of work has been done of National Standards”. needs along the pathways and there is replaced it with anything. There’s over the past three years to put that in “National Standards needed to go,” he significant discretion over whether and all sorts of vague talk about the place, and further work was planned to said. “They were singularly one of the when learners get access to the support curriculum and markers, but . . . there bolster the available assessment tools. most damaging education policies over they need,” the ministry said. is nothing that is clear, consistent and Victoria University associate dean the last 20-30 years.” “There are particular gaps in early standardised.” of academic education Dr Michael The Government’s promised refresh of learning, Maori medium, and for In a statement, Acting Minister of Johnston told RNZ it was mistake for the the curriculum is due to finish by 2025. Waka Kotahi plans to fill in bats’ Owner wants roosts to force them to relocate answers after WELLINGTON — The Transport Agency plans to fill in roosts of long-tail cat shot in eye bats along the proposed route of the Mt Messenger bypass on State Highway CHRISTCHURCH — The owner of a cat that 3, in an effort to force the critically- was shot through the eye in Christchurch is endangered mammals to relocate. AT RISK: Long- searching for answers. The controversial practice falls outside tail bats live in the Zane Garlick, from Hoon Hay, told the Herald the scope of Waka Kotahi’s application area where the his cat Eddy has lost vision in his eye, most for a Wildlife Act permit which allows proposed road will likely permanently, after the shooting. for the incidental killing and collection of go. When Eddy strolled into the house at about bats, lizards, kiwi and other creatures in Picture supplied 10.30am on Sunday, Garlick did not immediately the way of the development. by DoC notice anything was wrong. Transport Agency contractors have It wasn’t until his partner heard a deep recently been inspecting the proposed moaning sound coming from the cat did they route in the King Country looking for see the damage to his eye. bats and lizards while final appeals They immediately rushed him to a nearby vet against the $280 million project make and a surgeon tried desperately to recover the their way through the courts. eye but it was no use, Garlick said. Poutama Charitable Trust and because they were unaware of that as an Paris said this had become common “Unfortunately the eye where the pellet had farmers Debbie and Tony Pascoe oppose acceptable practice.” practice and he was not happy about it penetrated, was just so destroyed, There was no the project, which is on the main route Ben Paris — aka the New Zealand either. way for it to be saved. the surgeon had to take in and out of Taranaki from the north Batman — is an Auckland City Council “My preference would be to try to out most of the lens.” and crosses the Pascoes’ Mangapekepeke ecologist and bat enthusiast. avoid the bat habitat at all costs. Bat An X-ray showed the pellet still lodged in Valley property. Blocking up roosts was a relatively roosts are one of the limiting factors for Eddy’s neck. As it is quite close to his spine, Trust spokesperson Marie Gibbs said new practice and one that divided bats and a very good roost tree is very medical professionals have decided to leave it. contractors told them they were going opinion, he said. hard to find, and sometimes it’s those Garlick said the pellet appears to be the size onto the land with the intention of filling “It’s kind of an ethical dilemma I very old growth trees that they use and of a .177 and shot from an air rifle. in bat roosts, so the trust quizzed the believe, where you know, we may not be you can’t replace them very easily.” They have only moved to the Hoon Hay area Department of Conservation (DOC) disturbing the bats but it may seem a Waka Kotahi director regional in the past year and have no idea who could about it. little bit rude for the bats to come home relationships Linda Stewart said its have done it, he said. “We asked them if they knew anything from a night of feeding and find that inspection teams found no bats or bat “It’s a pretty cool neighbourhood and about NZTA being in that valley their front door is completely locked.” roosts in the Mangapekepeke Valley and everyone’s pretty friendly. We just think it’s blocking up bat roosts and we also asked Long-tail bats moved roost quite often, no sites suitable for bats were filled in. some silly young lads that are just going around them if they knew anything about that but trees suitable for roosting were in But it was still on the cards. being stupid.” practice in general and whether that short supply. “We will not take any action to prevent He said their house backs up against a creek would be happening and we never got DOC Taranaki operations manager bats from roosting in trees until the with a primary school behind it. any response.” Gareth Hopkins said Waka Kotahi’s project begins in earnest. When we are “That’s where we are assuming he may have A subsequent request under the application for a Wildlife Act permit able to begin construction we will fill got shot. He just chills out near the back of the Official Information Act revealed plans was still being processed. While it potential or established roost areas in creek. to fill in bat roosts, including cracks, covered incidental killing and collection trees that are going to be felled as part “He’s only 10 months old so he’s only gone holes and crevices that could potentially of animals it did not allow bats to be of the project. Our goal will be to protect outside for the last month. He doesn’t travel be used as roosts, former roost sites and disturbed by blocking up roosts. the bats by diverting them to trees that far, always comes home when you give him a remove epiphytes from trees, where bats “Recent case law has determined DOC will not be affected by our activities.” whistle.” were also know to roost. cannot authorise disturbance of bats Stewart said the Mt Messenger Garlick said the experience has been one of Gibbs said Poutama and the Pascoes or their roosts. In essence, DOC does bypass project involved a massive the most gruelling things he has had to endure feared the bats would be blocked not have a legal mechanism to allow or habitat restoration component and that as a pet owner. off in the lead up to winter leaving refuse what Waka Kotahi proposes in combined with ongoing predator control “Out of all the time I’ve had dogs and cats the critically-endangered mammals relation to bats at this site.” meant there would be a net gain in throughout the years, this is one of the most vulnerable. Ironically, a Wildlife Act permit biodiversity in the area after the road gruelling things I’ve gone through. “The feedback we’ve had from other covering the incidental death of bats was completed. “It just makes you think, it doesn’t need to ecologists is that they would be very could allow Waka Kotahi to simply cut Pending court appeals, construction happen. It’s pretty upsetting actually, especially interested to know whether NZTA had down roost trees when bats leave at was earmarked to begin in September when it’s your best mate.” — NZ Herald been in there blocking off bat roosts night of their own accord. next year. — RNZ 18 TELEVISION The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 TUESDAY—WEDNESDAY’S TELEVISION GUIDE

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8.9 percent, 36 month term. Total amount payable for 36 month term multiply weekly payments by 156. Weekly payments based on 0% deposit and include loan establishment and PPSR fees of $335.35 total. Finance is subject to UDC normal lending credit criteria, inquire for full terms and conditions.

Graham Mullacrane Gisborne Motors Ltd 0800 131 561 or 027 807 2064 ford.co.nz 75 Grey Street I GISBORNE I P 867 6759 I gisbornemotors.co.nz [email protected] 39071-18 The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 RACING 21

Cambridge races at Cambridge Wednesday Jetbet 2 TAB Doubles 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Trebles 2-3-4, 5-6-7 Quaddies 1-2-3-4, 4-5-6-7 Place6 2-7 Selections 11 05s66 The Actress (1) 56.5 46 C Grylls 3 Canter For Cancer 1.42 5 0s23 Doves Bay (9) 56.5 53 (a3) 5 07076 Roc Cha (3) 57 63 L Satherley Race 1: OCEANS OF STANIMA, LA DIVA, THE ACTRESS 12 9s Ambush City (16) 56.5 45 (a3) 6 726s3 Recalcitrant (3) 56.5 52 S Collett 6 49s75 Shampagne Dancer (8) 55.5 60 EMERGENCIES: $10,000, maiden, 1300m 7 8439 Fasong (7) 56.5 50 E Nicholas (a3) K Asano (a) Race 2: DRAGON REALM, GOLDEN EAGLE, LORD POLONIUS 13 67 Coquette (5) 56.5 45 D Johnson 1 506s King Zazu (12) 58.5 47 T Yanagida (a1) 8 45276 So Charming (10) 56.5 50 7 0s483 Miss Ipenema (1) 54 60 D Danis Race 3: CASTLE OF LOVE, ROW OF EIGHTS, KING ZAZU 14 60s Desert Rose (14) 56.5 45 M Cameron 2 Solid Impact (8) 58.5 47 J Riddell B Rogerson (a4) 8 0s079 Floral Belt (4) 54 55 A Goindasamy (a1) Race 4: SHANG CHI, DOVES BAY, MONZA 15 98 Donnstar (7) 56.5 45 3 Swiss Legend (7) 58.5 45 S Weatherley 9 Night Night Dora (8) 56.5 47 J Fawcett Race 5: DRUM MAJOR, LA GRANDE RUE, PAMPAS 16 s7500 Tigerbee (13) 56.5 45 4 53255 Lady De Winter (11) 56.5 54 S Collett 10 — Paisley SCRATCHED 7 Gary Edge 4.04 Race 6: THEBEASTFORTHEEAST, OTTAVIO, MISS IPENEMA 17 8667s Mahomes (8) 58.5 45 5 63s4 Castle Of Love (1) 56.5 51 C Grylls 11 0666s Break The Rules (5) 56.5 45 (a4) $10,000, maiden, 2000m 6 3s855 Darci’s Flight (4) 56.5 50 D Johnson Race 7: ALAMODE, HARD DONE, PEARL HART 18 9s067 Moonstruck (4) 56.5 45 1 70332 Alamode (12) 58.5 54 D Johnson 7 7394 Row Of Eights (14) 56.5 50 K Asano (a) 5 Ap Gollan Property Valuers 2.54 2 23422 Hard Done (4) 58.5 54 M Hashizume (a2) 8 755s Neon Moon (3) 56.5 47 W Pinn (a2) 2 Cambridge Equine Hospital 1.07 $10,000, maiden 3yo, 970m 3 7s728 Black Cheetah (6) 58.5 51 S Weatherley 9 5 Oh No No No (5) 56.5 47 V Colgan $10,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1550m 10 6 Kate Velour (10) 56.5 46 A Calder 1 335s Drum Major (1) 57.5 52 B Rogerson (a4) 4 0706 Happy Mac (3) 58.5 45 S Collett SCRATCHED 2 054s3 La Grande Rue (7) 57.5 51 S McKay 5 0960 Sir Allykhazann (7) 58.5 45 L Satherley 1 Horse Transport Services 12.32 1 03924 Our Wonderland (5) 59 63 11 — Kool Chouxz SCRATCHED B Rogerson (a4) 12 86 Outback Opal (15) 56.5 46 L Satherley 3 4 Pampas (5) 57.5 50 (a3) 6 — Glorified 7 47334 Arabia (9) 56.5 53 V Colgan $10,000, maiden, 1550m 2 0s245 Pacific Master (4) 59 63 J Fawcett EMERGENCIES: 4 All Business (4) 57.5 47 A Calder 8 95060 Optimum Sweet (2) 56.5 50 S Spratt 1 0869s Bo Jackson (3) 58.5 47 W Pinn (a2) 13 The Certifier (2) 58.5 45 E Nicholas (a3) 5 0s Amorous Stu (2) 57.5 45 T Abel (a4) 3 9484s Piping Hot (1) 58.5 62 W Pinn (a2) 9 06644 Pearl Hart (11) 56.5 50 K Asano (a) 2 86 Casper (6) 58.5 46 E Nicholas (a3) 4 02215 Dragon Realm (8) 58 61 M Cameron 14 Mister Roquette (9) 58.5 45 6 98 Gato Montes (6) 55.5 45 L Satherley 15 6s000 Alagant Angel (16) 56.5 45 7 9s Living Lighting (3) 55.5 45 (a3) 10 97465 Zion Hill (10) 56.5 49 C Grylls 3 08s56 Oceans Of Stanima (15) 58.5 46 5 s3106 Secret Show (11) 58 61 S Collett 11 25077 Allbright (5) 56.5 45 W Pinn (a2) E McCall (a3) 6 42306 Lucky Shark (12) 57.5 60 S McKay 16 06 Paisley (6) 56.5 46 8 Melodramatic (8) 55.5 45 17 87s88 Boomer Hill (13) 58.5 45 T Yanagida (a1) 12 00086 Martina Mariea (16) 56.5 45 4 7 Sky Oasis (2) 58.5 46 K Asano (a) 7 0s029 Solid Contact (10) 56.5 58 K Asano (a) E Nicholas (a3) SCRATCHED 5 — Telling Tales 8 86717 Golden Eagle (6) 56 61 C Grylls 4 NZ Farriers Association 2.17 6 Camexcivil 3.29 EMERGENCIES: 6 9 Walk The Walk (9) 58.5 45 9 9s709 Nitrate (13) 56 57 V Colgan 13 88s9 Southern Crown (8) 58.5 45 B Rogerson (a4) 10 97706 Lord Polonius (9) 55.5 56 L Satherley $10,000, maiden, 970m $10,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 970m Y R Coonee (a4) 7 04092 La Diva (10) 56.5 52 S Spratt 11 09s60 Koolascuz (7) 55 55 D Danis 1 90s23 Shang Chi (6) 58.5 52 (a3) 1 61536 Ottavio (6) 60 65 B Rogerson (a4) 14 9088 Tavitronic (1) 58.5 45 8 8s095 Jenny Kraig (12) 56.5 47 S Collett 12 00s80 Greenslade (2) 54.5 58 E Nicholas (a3) 2 40s Sovereignty (4) 58.5 49 K Asano (a) 2 3080s Edge Of Wonder (7) 59.5 64 R Elliot 15 s5600 Dusky Eyes (13) 56.5 45 9 — Luv Bella Boo SCRATCHED EMERGENCY: 3 9s Monza (1) 58.5 47 M J Sanson (a4) 3 31s8s Thebeastfortheeast (2) 59 63 J Fawcett 16 s0s80 Heaps (15) 58.5 45 10 4s808 Maenad (11) 56.5 47 A Goindasamy (a1) 13 00s60 Under The Pump (3) 55 55 4 87s88 Boomer Hill (2) 58.5 45 W Pinn (a2) 4 2083s Zenkuro (5) 58 61 C Grylls 17 04000 Katy Power (14) 56.5 45

Wanganui greys at Hatrick Wednesday Jetbet 3 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 Q. 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 PL6 5-10 Selections 8 66 With Batter nwtd Carol Morris 4 Kernow Construction 12.58 2 71433 Big Time Cherry 31.04 Lisa Cole 7 3615s Blinken Lily nwtd G & S Fredrickson Race 1: BIG TIME POKEMON, BIG TIME ADISON, EMERGENCIES: 3 45855 Big Time Hautu 30.28 Brian Marsh 8 46766 Big Time Rehan 30.50 Lisa Cole 9 86 Highview Spud nwtd G & S Fredrickson $2100, C2, 305m CHECK ME OUT 4 17551 Big Time Dory 30.01 Lisa Cole 10 885 Big Time Lad nwtd Lisa Cole 1 18284 Mister Booze 17.91 John McArthur 9 Hatrick Dash 2.26 Race 2: HIGHVIEW TIGGER, ALLEGRO MADDIE, 5 26355 Bigtime Ava 30.70 Peter Clark 2 56567 Gotcha Cooper 17.88 Sue Gommans FEEL THE MADNESS 6 61568 Big Time Chase nwtd Fred Kite $2000, C1, 305m 2 Pearsons Farms Heat 12.23 3 48386 Light Cruiser 17.91 Carol Morris 7 7313 Big Time Ridge nwtd Lisa Cole 1 21866 Homebush Yuri 17.58 John McInerney Race 3: BIG TIME ANDY, BIG TIME RYDER, ENGINE ROOM $1900, C0, heat, 305m 4 32741 Kay’s Last 17.89 Marcie Flipp 8 85227 Allegro Ruby nwtd Lisa Cole 2 57757 Gemmas Dilemma 18.14 John McInerney Race 4: THRILLING GINA, KAY’S LAST, SO SEVERE 5 56651 Homebush Showoff 17.98 John McInerney 1 23 Highview Tigger nwtd G & S Fredrickson 3 42767 Big Time Noah 17.90 Peter Clark Race 5: WIFI ROBYN, ALLEGRO BERKLEY, MY BENTLEY 6 51132 Thrilling Gina 17.99 K A Lincoln-Papuni 2 34836 Tuff Dynamo nwtd Bernie Mitchell 7 Accell Canine Therapy 1.50 4 51121 Allegro Zac 17.83 Lisa Cole Race 6: BIG TIME DORY, BIG TIME RIDGE, ALLEGRO RUBY 7 26323 So Severe 17.71 Carol Morris 3 56 Blue Achiever nwtd Carol Morris $2100, C2, 305m 5 46863 Paradox Prince 17.95 Bill Hodgson Race 7: BIG TIME TATUM, PRETTY BELINDA, 8 64218 Milo Tonight 17.80 Lana Pearce 4 Blue Cod nwtd Carol Morris 6 55221 Big Time Quinn 17.73 D P Symes True TESTAMENT EMERGENCY: 1 33446 True Testament 17.87 Bill Hodgson 5 432 Allegro Maddie nwtd Lisa Cole 7 27465 Big Time Jarred nwtd Agent & Williams Race 8: TUFF ADMIRAL, ALLEGRO PIPPA, BIG TIME JUICY 6 53364 Hardcore Lisa nwtd Agent & Williams 9 77846 Opawa Violet 17.73 Marcie Flipp 2 38845 Otis 17.81 K A Lincoln-Papuni 3 38264 Pretty Belinda 17.83 Wendy Kite 8 87727 Al’s Witch 18.09 Lana Pearce Race 9: ALLEGRO ZAC, BIG TIME QUINN, HOMEBUSH YURI 7 86635 Dynamic Empire nwtd J & D Bell EMERGENCIES: 8 72258 Feel The Madness nwtd Sue Gommans 5 racingtips.co.nz 1.16 4 42617 Big Time Lorna 17.88 Marcie Flipp Race 10: BIG TIME CARNAGE, BIG TIME PENNY, 9 66885 Mitcham Ocean nwtd John McInerney EMERGENCIES: 5 61277 Shamrock Green 17.78 Carol Morris JOHNY MOWHAWK $2100, C2, 305m 10 56778 Here’s Hemi nwtd John McInerney 9 78 Big Time Ranger nwtd Lisa Cole 6 138s6 Go Blue 17.96 Marcie Flipp 1 88781 Adobe Spinner 17.79 K A Lincoln-Papuni 10 58657 Hardcore Pig nwtd Agent & Williams 7 2748F Moany Maloney nwtd S O’Neill 2 36757 Paving Way 17.76 Lana Pearce 10 Lance Green Accountant 2.46 8 46251 Big Time Tatum 17.56 Agent & Williams 3 Lance Green Accountant 12.41 3 47452 My Bentley 17.62 Marcie Flipp $2000, C1, 305m 4 61521 Wifi Robyn 17.70 G & S Fredrickson EMERGENCY: $3500, C0, 520m 1 36374 Summer Glee 17.66 John McInerney 5 217s8 Kinetic Rebel 17.78 Kettlewell & Phillips 9 77846 Opawa Violet 17.73 Marcie Flipp 2 78633 Big Time Penny 17.76 Peter Clark 1 Welcome To Hatrick Heat 12.06 1 Big Time Flame nwtd Lisa Cole 6 14123 Allegro Berkley 17.69 Lisa Cole 3 78476 Three Of Hearts 18.36 Bill Hodgson $1900, C0, heat, 305m 2 63445 Adobe Pebbles nwtd W Woods 7 37621 Choice Sister 17.77 Carol Morris 8 Palamountains Nutrition 2.07 4 12356 Big Time Carnage 18.10 Lisa Cole 3 6522 Big Time Andy nwtd Lisa Cole 8 48186 Hardcore Kylie 17.82 Agent & Williams $2800, C1, 520m 1 36282 Big Time Adison nwtd M S Clark 5 57855 Dragster Dory nwtd S O’Neill 4 Thrilling Risk nwtd Karen Walsh EMERGENCY: 2 22423 Big Time Pokemon nwtd Lisa Cole 1 64442 Allegro Pippa 30.04 Lisa Cole 6 44442 Johny Mowhawk 17.91 David Denbee 5 Thrilling Polly nwtd Karen Walsh 9 77846 Opawa Violet 17.73 Marcie Flipp 3 6 Allegro Queen nwtd Lisa Cole 6 22225 Big Time Ryder nwtd Lisa Cole 2 57836 Mayhem Made nwtd S O’Neill 7 31528 Kinetic Angel 18.68 Kettlewell & Phillips 4 7747s Big Time Helena nwtd Peter Clark 7 34354 Engine Room nwtd Maree Gowan 6 Pearsons Farms 1.32 3 57881 Big Time Juicy 30.69 Lisa Cole 8 82866 Ahuroa Lady 18.21 Robert Murray 5 43337 Check Me Out nwtd Sue Gommans 8 Allegro Robbie nwtd Lisa Cole 4 65615 Big Time Clover 30.46 Lisa Cole EMERGENCIES: 6 Highview Sammy nwtd G & S Fredrickson EMERGENCY: $2800, C1, 520m 5 27212 Tuff Admiral nwtd Bernie Mitchell 9 66885 Mitcham Ocean nwtd John McInerney 7 54 Hardcore Spartan nwtd Agent & Williams 9 63 Highview Howard nwtd G & S Fredrickson 1 65546 Big Time Scooter nwtd Lisa Cole 6 68855 Homebush Fudge nwtd John McInerney 10 56778 Here’s Hemi nwtd John McInerney

Extra Wanganui greys at Hatrick Wednesday Jetbet 9 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4 T. 2-3-4 Q. 1-2-3-4 Selections 1 Kernow Construction 3.03 2 racingtips.co.nz 3.21 3 Accell Canine Therapy 3.38 4 Book Your Function @ Hatrick 3.56 Race 1: MOTHER’S TOUCH, KINETIC BOW, BIG TIME ZINGER $2000, C1, 305m $2000, C1, 305m $2000, C1, 305m $2000, C1, 305m Race 2: BIG TIME VERSACE, BIG TIME MELODY, 1 22287 Al’s Loaded 18.26 Lana Pearce 1 13514 Big Time Versace 17.79 Lisa Cole 1 64265 Opawa Lyndsay 17.89 Marcie Flipp 1 56276 Hardcore Bart 18.04 Agent & Williams ALAMEIN SAM 2 44443 Kinetic Bow 18.14 Kettlewell & Phillips 2 43547 Hardcore Kobe 18.40 Agent & Williams 2 6787P Mitcham Liam 18.26 John McInerney 2 47474 Opawa Jody 17.80 Marcie Flipp Race 3: DEFER FIRE, OPAWA LYNDSAY, HARDCORE JET 3 67775 Adobe Turtle nwtd Sue Gommans 3 45465 Father Leo nwtd John McInerney 3 13778 Big Time Dandy 17.96 Lisa Cole 3 24768 Ariana Sunset 18.31 Robert Murray Race 4: TUFF TIGER, HARDCORE BART, WHITMAN 4 751 Big Time Zinger 18.11 Lisa Cole 4 74523 Big Time Melody 17.93 Brian Marsh 4 82854 Gotcha Max 17.89 D P Symes 4 24454 Whitman nwtd John McInerney 5 35233 Mother’s Touch 17.69 J & D Bell 5 38731 Waiting Game 17.86 Wendy Kite 5 212 Defer Fire 17.72 G & S Fredrickson 5 25856 Dottie Bell 17.87 Leanne Bell 6 37583 Homebush Millie nwtd John McInerney 6 54878 Wifi Inga 17.94 G & S Fredrickson 6 45851 First Light nwtd S O’Neill 6 34852 King Theoden nwtd Pauline Blanche 7 22745 Alfie Daman 17.88 Peter Clark 7 63537 Adobe Brooke 18.20 Sue Gommans 7 76475 Alamein Graeme 17.96 Kettlewell & Phillips 7 12432 Tuff Tiger nwtd Bernie Mitchell 8 75735 Ahuroa Whizz 18.46 Robert Murray 8 66s74 Alamein Sam 18.00 Kettlewell & Phillips 8 77652 Hardcore Jet 17.72 Agent & Williams 8 34838 Big Time Porsche nwtd M S Clark EMERGENCIES: EMERGENCIES: EMERGENCIES: EMERGENCIES: 9 66885 Mitcham Ocean nwtd John McInerney 9 68766 Double Queenie nwtd John McInerney 9 68766 Double Queenie nwtd John McInerney 9 68766 Double Queenie nwtd John McInerney 10 56778 Here’s Hemi nwtd John McInerney 10 58488 Donalbain nwtd John McInerney 10 58488 Donalbain nwtd John McInerney 10 58488 Donalbain nwtd John McInerney

Victoria races at Cranbourne Wednesday TAB doubles 3-4, 7-8 Trebles 2-3-4, 6-7-8 Quaddie 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 Selections 2 AFC-Peter & Lavella Darose 3.00 5 587s2 Tennessee Whiskey (2) 59.5 84 A Lynch 3 307s3 Capodanno dh (7) 59 96 B Melham 7 0635s Black Beau Tie w (11) 58 82 Race 1: SANDY PRINCE, BEYONDTASTIC, EXTREME FLIGHT 6 37 The Awesome Son h (6) 59.5 100 4 32124 Facemask wn (3) 58 95 L Nolen Ms T Childs (a3) $35,000, 3yo & up Maiden SW, 1300m B Mertens 5 219s5 Milliondollarbill tdwn (2) 58 98 J Hill 8 2149s Bossdom h (14) 58 88 B Allen Race 2: BEWITCHINGLY, LANDERS, SKI ZOOM 1 80s Dancing Redente h (12) 59.5 80 A Lynch 7 s0477 Gaudi Girl (1) 57.5 87 J Hill 6 30s09 Kraquante w (4) 57.5 88 J Childs 9 42s18 Nasraawy wh (4) 58 99 B Higgins Race 3: THE AWESOME SON, TENNESSEE WHISKEY, 2 Landers h (4) 59.5 85 B Allen 8 0 Matilda Highway (12) 57.5 79 7 84s47 Part Time Lover (8) 56.5 89 D Lane 10 31 Killarney Kiss cw (1) 57 95 D Oliver MARQUESS 3 4 Potato Pete (9) 59.5 100 B Melham 9 66s08 Only Guessing h (3) 57.5 80 L German (a) 8 s90s3 Deelbraka dw (6) 56 89 J Noonan 11 15s70 Oh Cecilia twn (10) 56.5 88 Race 4: LADY IN THE SKY, ROYELLE, CLEAN ACHEEVA 4 55s35 Retell (13) 59.5 88 M Cartwright (a) 10 Steer For Lady h (11) 57.5 81 9 s1355 Rich Dane w (1) 55.5 100 Ms C Gaudray (a2) Race 5: CAPODANNO, MILLIONDOLLARBILL, HERMAN HESSE 5 4 Roebling h (3) 59.5 89 C Newitt J Richards (a1.5) Ms C Gaudray (a2) 12 s037s Lady Devereaux w (9) 56 90 F W Kersley Race 6: CAFFREY, BRAZEN BULLY, SALT BAY 6 7045s Waylaid h (15) 59.5 88 D Moor 11 933s7 Stylish Icon h (13) 57.5 84 J Bowditch 13 42156 Our Little Ripper whn (3) 56 92 Race 7: KILLARNEY KISS, PLEASE SIR, CAPRI LANE 7 34s Aeecee Dame (5) 57.5 94 D Thornton 12 73 Marquess (9) 57 93 D Oliver 6 Mercedes-Benz Mornington 5.20 P Moloney 13 06 Star Smash (4) 57 89 D Lane Race 8: EAGLEMONT, STAR INES, ALEXANDER HAMILTON 8 06 Diamanda (10) 57.5 90 L German (a) $35,000, 3yo & up Benchmark 70, 1200m EMERGENCY: 9 45s3 Moolah Moolah h (11) 57.5 98 14 7169s Sir Loft twhn (7) 55.5 87 B Mertens J Bowditch 4 Hertz Cranbourne 4.10 1 33717 Rolling Moss cdwhn (3) 61 90 J Maskiell 10 22s75 Ski Zoom (1) 57.5 91 J Mott $35,000, 3yo & up F&M Benchmark 70, 2 237s0 The Crusha dwh (9) 60 80 B Mertens 8 TAB Long May We Play 6.30 11 530s8 The Prater (7) 57.5 75 D Oliver 2080m 3 247s2 Caffrey dw (6) 59.5 100 C Williams $35,000, 3yo & up Benchmark 64, 2080m 12 66s Adele Amour (17) 55 91 J McNeil 4 9036s Yulong Minister dwh (4) 59.5 84 B Allen 1 04s70 Mi Keri Pi dw (2) 61.5 96 1 364s6 Saint Eustace (9) 62.5 92 13 5 Bewitchingly b (6) 55 98 C Williams 5 51898 He’s A Gold Digger twn (2) 58.5 90 Ms C Gaudray (a2) Ms M Lawrence (a3) EMERGENCIES: 2 3s971 Lady In The Sky wn (4) 60.5 100 Ms C Gaudray (a2) 14 605s5 Sunset Aperitivo (16) 59.5 94 6 5s141 Brazen Bully w (7) 58 100 B Melham 2 814s3 Eaglemont (5) 61.5 100 J Allen F W Kersley 3 418s0 Dunmam w (6) 60.5 83 Dylan Dunn 1 Frankston Sand Soil Plate 2.25 Ms K Quilty (a3) 3 07996 Aberlady w (6) 59.5 97 A Lynch 7 96943 Salt Bay d (8) 58 89 J Childs 15 058s7 Street Glow (14) 57.5 88 D Lane 8 73119 Zimowy tcdwhn (1) 57 92 J McNeil 4 s7684 Alexander Hamilton twb (7) 59.5 89 $35,000, 3yo Maiden SW, 1200m 4 5s405 Clean Acheeva cdwhn (3) 58.5 97 J Allen J Maskiell 16 36588 Bishop Rock (8) 59.5 83 J Maskiell 5 21344 Secret Palace wh (1) 56 98 J McNeil 9 71528 Villianaire dw (5) 55.5 93 C Newitt 1 75s Allanon (8) 58 79 F W Kersley 17 58s08 Mori Yoshinari (2) 59.5 87 N Punch 5 46230 Trigger Point w (11) 59 89 6 24s96 Jungle Jane w (8) 55.5 95 M Cartwright (a) 2 Archie James (1) 58 77 D Thornton M Cartwright (a) 7 De Bortoli Wines 5.55 6 05260 Zouy’s Comet tdhn (12) 59 89 A Lynch 3 Beyondtastic (6) 58 78 D Lane 3 Frankston Mazda Plate 3.35 7 24s31 Royelle wh (5) 55.5 98 J Richards (a1.5) $35,000, 3yo & up Benchmark 64, 1300m 7 77s29 Adonis Kick (2) 58.5 96 C Newitt 4 Extreme Flight (10) 58 78 Ms J Kah 8 00379 Annalova wh (7) 54 92 Ms J Da Rose 5 22s2 Sandy Prince b (3) 58 100 C Williams $35,000, 3yo & up Maiden SW, 1600m 1 5131s Capri Lane w (2) 62 94 J Richards (a1.5) 8 26418 Fighting Whiskey whn (8) 58.5 87 6 6 Shirshov (2) 58 94 D Oliver 1 Arthur’s Crown (8) 59.5 82 J Noonan 5 Obrien Real Estate 4.45 2 18s40 Havieron twn (5) 60.5 100 B Melham J Richards (a1.5) 7 7 Defrosted (7) 56 90 J Childs 2 44s07 Lots Of Attention h (7) 59.5 84 B Allen 3 5151s Soleil De Lune w (12) 60.5 86 J Allen 9 00s74 Zedman w (4) 58.5 87 8 6s Game Legend (9) 56 84 J McNeil 3 97 Moonridge Dancer h (10) 59.5 85 $35,000, 3yo & up Benchmark 70, 1600m 4 52043 Yulong Knight w (6) 60 90 D Moor 10 25402 Exalted Crown cn (1) 58 93 B Melham 9 8 La Sophia (4) 56 80 B Mertens C Newitt 1 87464 Oh Mo dwh (5) 61.5 92 E Brown 5 6212 Please Sir twh (13) 59.5 95 C Williams 11 06s79 Seas No Limit (3) 58 88 D Moor 10 2 Maiori h (5) 56 91 D Moor 4 6 Redsong h (5) 59.5 91 J Mott 2 4116s Herman Hesse b (9) 60.5 88 J Allen 6 53210 Locko wn (8) 58.5 89 C Robertson 12 5s223 Star Ines b (10) 58 91 D Thornton 22 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LEVIN LET DIE: No fatalities but Gisborne Thistle had too many guns for Levin in their Central Federation League football game at Childers Road Reserve. Left, Thistle players Ryan Anderson (left), Alan Zarate and Gonzalo Brunelli and Levin’s Jesse Skinner contest a corner kick. Above, Thistle’s Cullen Spawforth about to send the ball upfield. Spawforth was among the goalscorers in a 4-0 win that put Thistle into third place on the nine-team table, seven points behind leaders Havelock North Wanderers with two matches to go. CLASH OF THE COLOURS: The Paikea Pinkies took on GMC Kowhai in women’s B-grade club hockey on the blue turf at Harry Barker Reserve . . . and Kowhai emerged victorious, 5-3. Left, Taimania Clark heads up turf in front of Charlene Leach. Right, Emma Seymour stretches out her stick to challenge Lisa Gill.

COURT SESSION: YMP’s Toni Halley (above) about to receive the ball in front of Waikohu 1’s Jessica Rutene-Ruru in a premier grade netball game at the YMCA. Left, Bronya CAPTAIN’S RUN: Gisborne Boys’ High McMenamin wins the rebound from Arahia captain and prop Nathaniel Hauiti charges Ruru. Competition leaders YMP went on to win into the Hamilton Boys’ High defence in a the game 54-34. Super 8 rugby game on the Rectory field. Left, prop Hayze Nepia crashes into a defender.

FORWARD HO: Gisborne Boys’ High hooker Matariki Kaa peels away from a ruck as the Hamilton defence awaits. Right, no way through for fullback Carlos Hihi who has three players to contend with. PICTURES BY PAUL RICKARD These and other photographs are available for sale at The Gisborne Herald or online — photo-sales.gisborneherald.co.nz The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 SPORT 23 Gisborne Club Darts Association results

INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS from last 139, 140 (4); Tahuna Irwin (P3 S2 T31) 106f, (3), 109, 125; Morris McDonald (P2 S0 T0); 100st, 140 (3), 121, 100 (4); Tom Hindmarsh TUESDAY 120f, 180 (2), 140st (3), 121, 105 (2), 100 Ronnie Pomana (P0 S2 T3) 132, 125, 100; (P3 S1 T3) 120, 100 (2); Christopher Beattie 180s: Irie Eyles 2, Kayne Arahanga (2NZ (13), 140 (8); Thao Duncan (P3 S1 T23) 100 Heiwari Phillips (P0 S0 T2) 104, 100; Mel (P3 S1 T7) 100st, 100 (5), 121; Kazius Kings); Sean Gooch (Cossy Spandangles); (9), 105 (2), 140, 110, 116, 121 (2), 123, Ahuriri (P2 S2 T6) 100st (2), 100 (4); Kiri Unuwai (P2 S1 T7) 125st, 103f, 100 (5); Jono Griffith 3, Tahuna Irwin 2, Hukanui 125, 140 (4), 140st; Jono Griffith (P3 S2 Hawea (P2 S0 T3) 134, 133, 121; Amelia Arthur Kerisome (P2 S1 T2) 120, 104. Brown 3, Toby Ratapu (RSA Men of T24) 180 (2), 180st, 140st (2), 100st, 100 Campbell-Ratapu (P1 S2 T5) 125st, 100st, 2NZ TCL 8 Cossy Double Seekers 7: Mayhem). (10), 104, 115, 123, 140 (5); Marcus Leach 100 (2); Jen Waihape (P1 S2 T4) 100st, Ngata Monika (P2 S1 T7) 100st, 140 (2), Most tons (31): Tahuna Irwin (RSA Men (P3 S1 T12) 100 (11), 140; Toby Ratapu (P2 132, 116, 100; Jessie Richardson (P2 S0 135, 100 (3); Josh Van der Lem (P2 S0 T0); of Mayhem). S0 T21) 180, 140st (3), 152, 140, 135 (2), T4) 125 (2), 100 (2); Ani Kaa (P2 S2 T7) Bob Fraider (P1 S0 T3) 100 (3); Mere Nepe Highest start (180): Jono Griffith (RSA 125, 123, 100 (11); Hukanui Brown (P2 S1 121st, 100st, 140, 129, 100 (3). (P1 S0 T3) 125, 116, 100; Chris Giddens Men of Mayhem). T9) 180 (3), 134, 123, 100 (4). Cossy Spandangles 10 2NZ Tao (P2 S1 T3) 100 (3); Vanessa Fraider (P2 High starts (140): Paul Waihape (2NZ Cossy 6 Shooters 7 Roseland 14: Spartans 11: Mikey Evans (P3 S1 S1 T4) 100st, 140, 125, 100; Kevin Rutapiri Tao Spartans); Mikey Evans (Cossy Glenn Higgins (P3 S1 T9) 125st, 140st, T13) 140st, 100st, 140, 113, 100 (9); (P3 S0 T6) 100st, 140, 121, 100 (3); Mike Spandangles); Glenn Higgins (Cossy 6 118, 106, 100 (5); Alf Cross (P3 S0 T6) Pete Ellingham (P3 S1 T1) 103; Rendall Price (P3 S1 T2) 100 (2); Lindsay Grenfall Shooters); Kane Arahanga, Hunter Eyles, 145, 120, 100 (4); Terry O’Neill (P1 S1 T9) McDonald (P1 S1 T8) 100st (3), 123, 100 (P0 S1 T2) 121, 100; Karen Harding (P0 S1 Irie Eyles 2 (2NZ Kingz); Toby Ratapu 140 (2), 100 (7); Richard Moore (P1 S1 T6) (4); Ike Te Aho Rangi (P1 S1 T6) 100st (2), T0); Patrick Murphy (P1 S0 T3) 100st (2), 3, Tahuna Irwin 4, Jono Griffith 2, Thao 140, 100 (5); Dean Allen (P0 S0 T8) 100st, 134, 121, 100 (2); Sean Gooch (P1 S1 T6) 100; Steve Deedman (P1 S0 T2) 100 (2). Duncan (RSA Men of Mayhem). 120, 100 (6); Craig Watson (P0 S0 T5) 180, 120f, 100st (3), 123; Matty Morrell (P1 2NZ (3) 8 Cossy (2) 7: Lance Cook (P1 S1 Highest finishes (120): Sean Gooch 123, 121, 100 (3); Mike Jones (P1 S2 T8) S0 T2) 100 (2); Paul Waihape (P1 S1 T2) T5) 119st, 140, 125, 100 (2); Marlaine Pohio (Cossy Spandangles); Tahuna Irwin (RSA 140, 132, 100 (6); John Collier (P1 S2 T13) 140st, 100st; Awa Irwin (P1 S0 T3) 118, 100 (P1 S1 T1) 102; Eria Thomas (P2 S1 T1) 135; Men of Mayhem). 100st, 140, 135, 125 (3), 118, 116, 100 (5); (2); Mihimoana Waihape (P1 S2 T4) 120st, Carol Wood (P2 S0 T4) 120, 102, 100 (2); Ora TEAM RESULTS John Kingsbeer (P2 S1 T4) 133, 100 (2); 100 (3); Chalet McKean (P1 S0 T1) 100; Pohio (P2 S0 T3) 100 (3); Heni Pewhairangi (P = pairs won. S = singles won. T = Wayne Morrell (P2 S1 T7) 123, 100 (6); Royce Kaa (P2 S2 T3) 100st, 140, 100; (P2 S0 T1) 100; Steve Nisbett (P0 S0 T2) total tons) Steve Lascelles (P2 S2 T8) 140 (2), 133, Brayden Giddens-Pokai (P2 S2 T3) 100 (3). 135, 118; Kevin Farmer (P0 S0 T1) 100; Allen A GRADE 120, 100 (4); Fred Moreland (P2 S1 T7) RSA XFMO 21 Roseland Say My Name Wildbore (P1 S0 T2) 123, 100; Min Vette (P1 2NZ KINGZ 6 RSA MEN OF MAYHEM 140, 127, 121, 104, 100 (3). 0: by default. S1 T4) 132, 108, 100 (2); James Witika (P3 15: Harley Ngarangione (P0 S0 T17) 100 Results missing from these games: C GRADE S1 T1) 100; Puna McRoberts (P3 S1 T7) 125, (10), 121, 125 (5), 140; Tyson Eyles (P0 Roseland v 2NZ Tao Vikings on July 20; RSA (1) 2 RSA Stallions 13: Mary 122, 116, 100 (4). S2 T15) 100 (7), 125 (3), 140 (5); Kayne 2NZ Tao Vikings v 2NZ Rebels on July 27. Panirau (P0 S0 T1) 125; Murray Jukes (P0 The C Grade draw for TONIGHT (no Arahanga (P0 S0 T18) 140st, 180, 100 (12), B GRADE S0 T4) 100st, 132, 115, 101; Chris Holmes other grades playing) is — 140 (4); Cris Kiri (P0 S1 T9) 100 (7), 125, Roseland Dilligaf 8 2NZ Tao Valkyries (P2 S0 T4) 121, 100 (3); Berta Morete (P2 2NZEF: 2NZ (3) v RSA (1). 140; Irie Eyles (P1 S1 T17) 180 (2), 140st 13: Tipi Eyles (P2 S0 T5) 125, 123, 100 (3); S0 T0); James Kelleher (P0 S0 T2) 122, 100; RSA: RSA Stallions v 2NZ TCL. (2), 140, 125 (2), 121, 100 (9); Hunter Eyles Mike Waikari (P2 S2 T5) 121, 109, 100 (3); Willie Aston (P0 S0 T0); Jandy Solomon COSMOPOLITAN CLUB: Cossy (2) v (P1 S1 T17) 140st, 100 (8), 111, 121, 136, Junior Akurangi (P2 S0 T9) 100st (4), 100 (P2 S1 T1) 121; Kelvin Tamihere (P2 S1 T9) Cossy Double Seekers. THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY Wednesday, August 4, 2021 SUDOKU CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole Sprouse, 29; Dylan Sprouse, 29; Meghan Markle, 40; Barack Obama, 60. Happy Birthday: SUDOKU is a logic puzzle made Don't fight change; adapt and go about your business. Fitting in will buy you up of 81 squares on a 9x9 grid. the freedom to make a difference. Use intelligence to navigate your way to To solve the puzzle, each row, victory. Embrace adversity; deal with it and carry on until you are satisfied with the results you get. Life is about caring, sharing and finding common ground. column and 3x3 grid within the Balance and equality are favored. Your numbers are 3, 9, 16, 25, 33, 36, 47. larger grid must end up containing ARIES (March 21-April 19): each number from 1 to 9, and Step up and do your part. You'll feel good if you take a stance and make a each number can only appear difference. Handle people with diplomacy, and you'll get your point across. 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TWO STARS: You can accomplish a lot, but don’t rely on others for help. 23. Measure (4) 19. Expectant (4) ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts. Work behind the scenes or read a good book. 24 The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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by defeating Georgia’s Iakobi Kajaia 5-0 in the GYMNASTICS Greco-Roman 130-kilogram final. SIMONE Biles is back. The 38-year-old was unscored upon in his The 2016 Olympic gymnastics champion four matches. He joins Japan’s Kaori Icho will return to competition in the balance as the only wrestlers to claim four Olympic beam final today, a little over a week after golds. stepping away from the meet to focus on her Lopez got a point for passivity by Kajaia, mental health. then scored two points on a gut wrench. The 24-year-old Biles won bronze on beam He scored another point on passivity and in Rio de Janeiro five years ago and qualified another on a step out to go up 5-0. for the eight-woman final at the Ariake It was Cuba’s second gold medal of the Gymnastics Centre on the first weekend of the night in Greco-Roman. Luis Orta Sanchez Games. defeated Japan’s Kenichiro Fumita 5-1 in the She removed herself from the team final 60 kg final. on July 27 after a shaky performance on vault during the first rotation. SHOOTING Biles qualified for all five individual event CHINA’S Zhang Changhong set a world finals but took herself out of four of them: the record in men’s 50-metre three-position rifle, all-around, vault, floor exercise and uneven leaving Russian Sergey Kamenskiy just short bars. of gold for the second straight Olympics. BASKETBALL The 21-year-old Zhang, a former race walker shooting in his first Olympics, finished THE next challenge for the United states with 466.0 points, breaking the record of in their quest to win a seventh consecutive 465.3 set by countryman Yang Hoaran in Olympic gold medal is Australia as the 2018. Americans last night drew their rivals in the Kamenskiy hit at least 10.1 on his final five quarterfinals of the women’s basketball shots for 464.2 points but Zhang had a 10.9 tournament. with three shots to go to surge ahead. The Opals beat the US in an exhibition last month in Las Vegas and will be the latest FOOTBALL IN SYNC: Vasilina Khandoshka and Daria Kulagina (above) of Belarus compete test for an American team who have been CANADA stunned the United States 1-0 challenged at the Tokyo Games unlike any in the duet free routine preliminary while Sweden downed Australia by the same round of artistic swimming at the Tokyo other time during their gold medal run. margin in the semifinals of the women’s The US and Australia are ranked No. 1 and football yesterday. Aquatics Centre. Left, Eden Blecher and 2 in the world and usually meet later in the Jessie Feming netted from the penalty spot Shelly Bobritsky. Overwhelming favourites Olympics, but the Aussies barely qualified in the 74th minute then held on to deny the Svetlana Romashina and Svetlana for the quarters. The Opals needed to beat US. It was the first time Canada had beaten Kolesnichenko of Russia are leading after Puerto Rico 95-69 points last night to advance the US since 2001. scoring 97.9000 for a routine accompanied after dropping their first two games of the Five years after being resigned to silver in by the music “Spiders.” They were followed tournament. the final of the Rio 2016 Games, Sweden will by China’s Huang Xuechen and Sun Australia have never beaten the US in have another opportunity for gold. Wenyan with 96.2333 and Ukraine’s Marta the Olympics. The Americans have won 52 The Swedes beat the Aussies for the second Fiedina and Anastasiya Savchuk at 94.9333. consecutive Olympic contests dating back to time in the Olympic tournament following a The 31-year-old Romashina is going for her the bronze medal game of the 1992 Olympics. 4-2 victory in Group G on July 24. record sixth gold medal. She is tied for the WRESTLING Fridolina Rolfo produced the deciding goal most in the sport’s Olympic history with in the first minute after halftime, punishing fellow Russians Anastasia Davydova and CUBA’S Mijain Lopez became the first man an error by Australian goalkeeper Teagan Natalia Ishchenko. to win four Olympic gold medals in wrestling Micah. ̶ AP AP pictures

by Eddie Pells, AP hurdling over her fallen opponent, but bronze. instead tripped and did half a barrel At around the time she was SIFAN Hassan pointed to her left roll. wrapping up, the United States shoulder. “I have pain here,” she said. Most runners might have called it breathed a big sigh of relief when it Then, her right leg. “Pain here.” a day, and Hassan said the thought captured its first gold medal of the GOLDEN Then, she dropped her hands to her crossed her mind for a split second. track meet. It came unfashionably sides in exhaustion, too tired to explain She could have filed a protest and late — the end of Day 4 — and from it anymore. “Pain there.” potentially been moved along to the an unlikely source: the women’s discus Winning the Olympics really can next round because the spill really throw. hurt sometimes. But it’s hard to keep wasn’t her fault. Valarie Allman opened the final the world’s busiest speed demon down “But I told myself ‘no.’ I didn’t want with a throw of 68.98m, then waited for long. to regret it later. I don’t want all the through an hour-long rain delay and GAIN Hassan scored two remarkable excuses.” nearly 50 throws by her competition. victories on the Olympic track on And so, in the span of two seconds, Nobody passed her and America had Monday. Her gold medal run in the she was up again. What came next was its first gold medal of the meet. women’s 5000 metres came a mere 11 one of the most remarkable 60-second Earlier in the day, the American hours after she picked herself up from a laps in racing, as Hassan moved from favourite in the 100m hurdles, Keni scary fall on the final lap of her 1500m the back of the pack, picking off runner Harrison, came in second to Jasmine heat to not only finish that race but after runner. All she needed to advance Camacho-Quinn, who was born win it. was a top-six finish. She ended up and raised in the United States but WORTH Those two wins kept Hassan, the taking first. competes for her mother’s homeland, Ethiopian-born 28-year-old who now Exhausting work, but, Hassan Puerto Rico. competes for the Netherlands, very conceded, “I felt like someone who The day’s other gold went to much in the mix for not one, not two, drank 20 cups of coffee.” Morocco steeplechaser Soufiane but three medals — the 1500, 5000 and While social media blew up with el-Bakkali, whose victory ended 40 the 10,000. tales of Hassan’s recovery, the track years of Kenyan dominance in the It’s a never-before-attempted and field world waited through lunch Olympics. THE PAIN Olympic journey that will require six and dinner to see what, if anything, The women’s 200 is set to be a races over eight days. It’s a journey she could possibly have left in the tank titanic final. It will include defending most thought would be impossible even when she returned for her first gold champion Elaine Thompson-Herah before the sort of fall that can take even medal race. and her Jamaican rival, Shelly-Ann the heartiest of runners off the track. Turned out to be plenty. Fraser-Pryce, each of whom were “To come back (11) hours after that, Lingering in the back, then the gassed. They returned to the track for ‘I felt like I and to run the race,” said silver medalist middle of the pack for the first 11 two opening heats less than 48 hours Hellen Obiri of Kenya, “you can see laps on a track still soaked by an after they finished 1-2 in the 100. that she’s great.” earlier rainstorm, she kicked things “I’m tired. Very tired,” Fraser- The 1500m heat should have been in with about 250m left. She won Pryce said. “My eyes almost look like drank 20 a no-fuss warm-up for Hassan’s main the race going away in 14 minutes, someone punched me. That’s what event later in the day. Running from 36.79 seconds — a pedestrian time championships are about.” the back, as is her preference, she was for her, but amazing considering the She’ll get no sympathy from Hassan. gearing up to make her move as the circumstances. Though her next 1500 heat isn’t until cups of phalanx of 15 runners approached the “Every lap I felt OK,” she said. “Like today, she’ll be back at the track before start of the final lap. somebody who is getting energy. I was then. This afternoon is her medal But Kenya’s Edinah Jebitok stumbled actually not tired.” ceremony. and tumbled to the ground just in front Hassan was 1.57secs ahead of Obiri, “Everything hurts,” she said. “I’m so coffee’ SIFAN HASSAN of her. Hassan tried to save things by while Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay took tired. But I’m so happy to get the gold.” The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 olympics 25 No medals for In hot pursuIt of a medal NZ eventers New Zealand’s eventing gold — the first woman to team finished fifth in the achieve this at the Olympics. team event at the Tokyo Britain’s Tom Mcewen won Olympics last night. silver and Australian veteran The team of husband Andrew Hoy bronze. and wife Tim and Jonelle while all three New Price, and Jesse Campbell Zealand riders progressed ended with a total of to the individual final round, 116.40 penalties in the final they failed to make an showjumping phase last impression. night to end one place lower Jonelle Price finished than they did at the 2016 Rio highest of the trio in 11th. Games. Jesse Campbell was 22nd New Zealand were 10 while Tim Price ended his points ahead of Germany campaign in 24th after going into the jump but Tim another penalty-strewn Price and Vitali knocked over round. three bars, giving Price 12 Collett almost died in a fall penalty points and making it in 2013 when she fractured unlikely the New Zealanders her spine, shoulder and ribs would finish on the podium, and spent six days in a coma, despite putting them into surviving because the now second place. 31-year-old was wearing an France, Australia and Great airbag jacket which inflated. NEW Zealand posted the third-fastest Bryony Botha, Kirstie James and Jaime Fast track conditions are being reported Britain all rode clear to push “I think back to where I time in qualifying in the men’s team Nielsen clocked 4min 12.536sec and were by the riders and Germany’s women’s New Zealand back to fifth, was eight years ago, I knew pursuit on the first day of track cycling at more than five seconds slower than top team pursuiters also set a world record — with Great Britain taking I was lucky to be alive, let the Tokyo Olympics yesterday. qualifiers Germany, who set a world record. obliterating Britain’s mark from Rio five gold, Australia silver and alone able to do the job that Aaron Gate, Stewart Campbell, Regan They must beat Australia in the best- years ago. France bronze. I love and be lucky enough Goff and Jordan Kerby (pictured aove) of-three first round tomorrow to have any The quartet of Franziska Brausse, Lisa Price’s struggles followed to have a horse like London finished fractionally behind Denmark chance of riding off for bronze. Brennauer, Lisa Klein and Mieke Kroeger polished efforts from his 52 to bring me to a place like and Italy, who both bettered the Olympic China’s team sprinters took the first completed 16 laps of the 250m Izu track teammates on a challenging Tokyo,” she said. record in qualifying. gold on offer in the Olympic track cycling in 4:07.307 to smash the record by nearly course on which few riders “To top it off with a gold The New Zealanders stayed within programme as Bao Shanju and Zhong three seconds. went clear of any penalites. medal, I’m just super grateful themselves to clock 3min 46.079sec, and Tianshi powered to victory. Track cycling is the only event at the Campbell went clear but to be on a team with these will face Italy in the first round best-of- The duo broke their world record in Covid-19-hit Olympics to have spectators with a time penalty of 0.40 two guys.” three series to decide who will contest the the first round and although they were in an indoor venue as the Izu velodrome is and Jonelle Price produced a Monday marked the medal races. fractionally slower in the final, it was 130km away and not under Tokyo’s state perfect clear round. culmination of eventing, also Earlier, the New Zealand women’s team enough to beat Germany and retain the of emergency. Around 1000 fans were Tim Price said a lack of known as horse triathlon, pursuit qualified sixth. Holly Edmondston, women’s title. present. — RNZ experience for his young with its three tests of horse probably got the dressage, cross-country and better of him. show jumping. to contest the final. work and tire in the Tokyo heat. “we’re all here trying Men and women in Kiwi diver into semis our hardest. They’re not equestrian sports compete China’s Zongyuan wang qualified top The pressure was eventually reflected machines, they’re animals on equal terms in the same New Zealand diver Anton Down- with 531.3. on the scoreboard with the opening and you’ve got to take it with tests, often beyond the age Jenkins qualified for the semifinals of goal to Lidewij Marsia Maria welten, a a grain of salt if it doesn’t go of 50. the men’s three-metre springboard NZ no match for dutch penalty stroke converted by Frederique to plan.” Australia’s Hoy, 62, who event at the Tokyo Olympics last night. Matla and the third to Lauren Lara Britain’s Oliver Townend, took part in his first Olympics Down-Jenkins, the first New Zealand THe Netherlands outclassed the Black Jeanette Stam from a penalty corner. Laura Collett and Tom in 1984 and won team gold male diver to compete at the Games in Sticks women 3-0 in their knockout New Zealand were run off their feet Mcewen won the team event, in 1992, was asked whether 37 years, scored 67.5, 60, 55.5, 59.75, quarterfinal match-up last night. as the Netherlands played with 69 bringing the top medal back it was experience that 72, and 69.7 for his six dives in the Facing the world’s No1-ranked side, percent of possession. It was telling in to Britain after decades of had taken his team to the preliminary round. New Zealand were pushed from start the number of times each team was able the country coming second. podium. It placed him 16th overall on 394.45, to finish, with the Netherlands playing to penetrate the attacking circle — the Germany’s Julia Krajewski “I think it’s age,” he said with the top 18 advancing to today’s a precise and possession-heavy style of Netherlands working inside it 28 times went on to win the individual with a smile.: — RNZ semifinals from which the top 12 go on hockey to force their counterparts to to New Zealand’s three. Heartfelt thank you as Hubbard bows out

TRANSGENDER weightlifter Laurel for including transgender athletes. Many Hubbard finally got to compete at the Tokyo sports bodies, including the IWF, have Olympics. “I’d particularly implemented similar policies based on those It didn’t last long, but it was significant. recommendations. Different sports are allowed Hubbard couldn’t complete any of her first like to thank the to set their own specific policies. three lifts last night, ruling her out of medal In weightlifting, that includes a requirement contention in the women’s over-87-kilogram IOC for...affirming for athletes to show their testosterone is below division that ultimately was won by China’s Li their commitment a certain level after transitioning, a requirement Wenwen. which Hubbard met. Hubbard made a heart gesture to the to the principles She won a silver medal at the 2017 world audience with her hands before leaving the championships but had not competed for 1½ competition arena. of Olympism and years before Tokyo because the coronavirus Even without completing a lift, she was a establishing that pandemic hit the competition schedule. pioneer for transgender athletes. “My performance wasn’t what I had hoped While the New Zealander isn’t the only sport is something but I’m humbled by the support I’ve received transgender athlete competing at the Tokyo from so many people around New Zealand,” Games, she has been out for years and was for all people. It Hubbard said in a statement released by the the focus of attention as a medal contender in New Zealand team.” weightlifting. is inclusive. It is The IOC will release a new “framework” for “Of course, I’m not entirely unaware of the accessible.” transgender athletes’ eligibility in the coming controversy which surrounds my participation — LaureL Hubbard months. That document is expected to take into in these Games,” Hubbard said after exiting account newer scientific studies published since the competition. “And, as such, I’d particularly AP picture the last major review in 2015. That will form a like to thank the IOC (International Olympic basis for sports to draw up their own updated Committee), for, I think, really affirming their policies. commitment to the principles of Olympism, The New Zealand Olympic Committee and establishing that sport is something for all took a moment to close her eyes, smile and take parts of the competition. recognised the sometimes-bitter discussions people. It is inclusive. It is accessible.” a deep breath. She overbalanced on her opening Li’s victory gave China its seventh gold over what conditions should apply for Hubbard also thanked the International weight of 120 kilograms, taking the bar behind medal in weightlifting at the Tokyo Games. transgender athletes to compete. Weightlifting Federation because “they too have her shoulders. Her rivals never got close to the 320kg winning “We acknowledge that gender identity in shown that weightlifting is an activity that’s Her second effort of 125kg — a weight total, with Emily Campbell finishing 37kg sport is a highly sensitive and complex issue open to all of the people in the world,” and the Hubbard has often managed in previous behind to take silver. She became the first requiring a balance between human rights and people of Japan for hosting the Games under competitions — was ruled invalid on a majority British woman to win a weightlifting medal. fairness on the field of play,” the NZOC said. extraordinary circumstances during the decision by the referees. With New Zealand Sarah Robles of the United States repeated “The New Zealand team is committed to Covid-19 pandemic. teammates and staff calling out encouragement, her bronze from 2016 with 282, becoming the supporting all eligible New Zealand athletes Hubbard received applause and also the third attempt was almost a repeat of the first U.S woman with two weightlifting medals. at the Olympic Games, ensuring their mental applauded her fellow athletes when they were first. Athletes are eliminated if they do not The International Olympic Committee and physical wellbeing as they compete on the introduced on stage. Returning to compete, she record at least one valid lift in each of the two in 2015 drew up a set of recommendations world stage.” — AP 26 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Turbo stars again as Manly sink Sharks SPORTS BRIEFS RUGBY LEAGUE Sydney Roosters and Parramatta. the finals places for the first time since round Families to be reunited This Saturday’s clash with Melbourne shapes 11 and put their hope of ending a five-year wait SYDNEY — Tom “Turbo” Trbojevic’s stunning as one of the games of the season, while a for playoffs in their hands. SYDNEY — NRL players and their families season has continued with an 11-minute hat- date with the Eels a week later marks their only Taylor, who remains off-contract at season’s will be reunited in biosecurity hubs as planned tomorrow despite Queensland’s Covid-19 trick helping Manly sink Cronulla 40-22 and other top-eight opponent. end, turned in arguably his best performance of lockdown being extended until Sunday. ignited the NRL’s top-four race last night. For all the concerns over the lopsided nature 2021 at an empty Suncorp Stadium in a clash A further 13 cases of community transmission In a year littered by sparkling performances, of the season, the battle at the bottom of the rescheduled due to southeast Queensland’s were announced in Queensland yesterday Trbojevic produced another man-of-the-match top eight is also wide open. COVID lockdown. morning, forcing the extension of a three-day game with 11 tackle busts and three assists to Cronulla now find themselves clinging onto The 26-year-old scored one, set up another lockdown to the end of the week. go with his third hat-trick in four games. a spot, sitting eighth but with seventh down and had a dominant kicking game including However, after Saturday’s NRL games were Since coming back in round six, he has 18 to 11th all equal on points in Gold Coast, a first-half 40-20 as the Titans claimed their forced to be postponed to Sunday and Monday, tries and 21 assists in 11 games for Manly to go Canberra, St George Illawarra and Newcastle. biggest win over the Bulldogs. — AP the league is confident Level 4 protocols already with his Wally Lewis Medal for NSW in State of The top eight after 20 rounds are Storm agreed upon by the government will allow the Origin. ■ INSPIRED by five-eighth Ash Taylor, Gold 36pts, Panthers 34, Rabbitohs 34, Eels 28, competition to continue in the state. With Trbojevic out for the first month, it was Coast moved into the NRL top eight with a Roosters 28, Sea Eagles 26, Titans 18, Sharks The NRL is also set to finalise venues in the inconceivable to think that they could even comprehensive 34-6 defeat of last-placed 18. coming days for at least Round 21 to comply with challenge for the finals. Canterbury. The Warriors, who face the Sharks on new stricter guidelines. It’s understood all games Now they are two points out of the top four The Titans backed up from their victory over Saturday are 12th on 14 points, four behind the will be played out of two stadiums at most. — AAP and with a better run home than both the St George Illawarra last weekend to move into 11th-placed Knights. — AAP Brooksby gains revenge WASHINGTON — American youngster Jenson Brooksby has gained some revenge over Kevin Anderson by defeating the veteran South African in the opening round of the ATP Tour event in Washington. Thrills and surprises Brooskby won six points in a row to take the first set in a tiebreaker before closing out the match 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 — two weeks after losing to two-time grand slam runner-up Anderson in the Girls’ High go close, Kowhai turn the tables final at Rhode Island. Anderson had set point on Brooksby’s serve in HOCKEY by Murray Robertson the 12th game of the match but the 20-year-old Californian forced a tiebreaker. — AP A GRADERS GMC Green and Amber Dental Gisborne Girls’ High School produced the pick of the women’s hockey games at the weekend. ‘Soft’ penalties But the women’s B Grade match-up between previously unbeaten Paikea and GMC Kowhai was close behind. being targeted The Green Machine went home with the points against Girls’ High, winning FOOTBALL 2-1, but the students made a real game LONDON — Premier League match officials and of it. video assistant referee have been directed not “It was 1-1 for a decent period of the to penalise “trivial things” when the new season game, and it took a goal midway through kicks off, with the awarding of soft penalties the last quarter for GMC to take the and the scrapping of so-called “toenail” offsides lead,” hockey commentator Tony Scragg highlighted. said. Referees’ chief Mike Riley says the bar for “After that they just defended and kept awarding spot-kicks and fouls for lower-body the students out. contact will be raised, after feedback from players, “Girls’ High should be very happy with coaches and chief executives gathered in a March that result, and with how they kept in survey. touch with the Green Machine.” On-field officials and VARs will be told GMC Kowhai turned the tables on to establish clear contact, whether it has a Paikea, winning 5-3. consequence and whether an attacking player has “That would be one of the surprise tried to use that contact to win a penalty. results of the round,” Scragg said. BATTLE FOR POSSESSION: GMC Kowhai player Johnny Rudge (right) reaches in for “It’s not sufficient just to say ‘yes, there “Credit to Kowhai for capitalising when the ball as Penny Scragg, of Paikea, tries to retain possession. Picture by Paul Rickard was contact’,” Riley, the general manager of Paikea were short of a few of their top Professional Game Match Officials Limited players.” the students can be proud of themselves. England, Jade Stafford) GGHS 1 (Jayha Egan); (PGMOL) said. In the other women’s A Grade games, “YMP scored and Boys’ High replied, YMP 7 (Hine Brooking 2, Toni Halley 2, Courtney “Contact on its own is only part of what referees YMP thumped Ngatapa 7-2 and, in a then YMP scored again and the students Onekawa, Mel Knight, Cory Campbell) Ngatapa 2 should look for. If you’ve got clear contact that catch-up game on Sunday, YMP beat replied again. (Elise Levy, Jazz Hickling); YMP A 6 (Toni Halley 3, has a consequence, then that’s what you have got Gisborne Girls’ High School 6-0. “But two goals to YMP in the third Kodi Campbell 2, Courtney Onekawa) GGHS 0. to penalise. “Those results show YMP’s dominance quarter gave them the win.” B Grade: Waituhi 3 (Kayla Hornblow, Marlene “I think it moves the dial back towards where in the women’s competition,” Scragg said. In the B Grade men’s game, Waituhi Nikora, Tori Wharepapa) Te Aowera 0; GMC Kowhai we were in a pre-VAR world. We don’t want trivial “It has kept them at the top of the slammed home a dozen goals against 5 (Georgia Craig 2, Arna Searle 2, Christine Popata- things penalised.” table, and sets them up well for a good YMP B, seven of them scored by Tamany Tibble) Paikea 3 ( Lisa Gill 2, Bronwyn O’Reilly). While the change of emphasis should mean that clash this weekend against main rivals Tuhou, and Dillon Tuhou got a hat-trick. Men, A Grade: GBHS 2 (John Broad, Austin attackers who initiate or exaggerate contact will GMC Green.” “You could definitely call it the ‘Tuhou Fergus) YMP A 4 (Gareth Knox 2, Kohere Tupara, not be rewarded, referees will be on the lookout to In the men’s games Gisborne Boys’ Show’,” Scragg said. Dylan Lardelli). award penalties where there is clear, meaningful High School gave a good account of “Having no hockey for a fortnight B Grade: Waituhi 12 (Tam Tuhou 7, Dillon Tuhou contact but players stay on their feet. themselves against a fired-up YMP A, certainly showed in the Waituhi 3, Tegan Brown, Graham Edmonds) YMP B 0. “That should always be the case, otherwise the who were determined to bounce back performance.” The round this weekend will be the last to sort balance is unequal,” Riley said. from their second loss to LOB NZ Fruits. Results — seedings going into semifinals and finals for both the The likely result of this change will be a drop in YMP won the A Grade match 4-2, but Women, A Grade, Game 2: GMC Green 2 (Amy men’s and women’s A and B grades. the number of penalties awarded. There were 125 given last season, 92 in 2019-20, 103 in 2018-19 and 80 in 2017-18. Erasmus to face misconduct hearing The assessment of marginal offsides will also change next season, Riley said. RUGBY Rugby statement said today. be no further comment until the of their obligations regarding the One-pixel lines will still be used in the review The statement added that process is complete,” SA Rugby values of the sport,” the statement process, but this will no longer be broadcast. SOUTH African Rugby and the video — in which Erasmus said in a statement. continued. Instead, the final, thicker broadcast lines will be World Cup-winning coach Rassie criticised Australian referee The Springboks were angered by “World Rugby will also used, and when these thicker lines drawn for the Erasmus have been called to a Nic Berry during his 62-minute comments made by Lions coach undertake a review of its Code attacker and defender overlap, the attacker will be misconduct hearing after his hour- dissection of his side’s 22-17 Warren Gatland before the series of Conduct relating to incidents deemed onside. long video critique of the match defeat in Cape Town — was a started after scrumhalf Faf de Klerk of this nature with a view to “Effectively what we give back to the game is officials following the first test loss breach of World Rugby Regulations evaded a red card for a tackle in strengthening scope, rules and 20 goals that would have been disallowed last to the British & Irish Lions. and would be considered by an South Africa ‘A’s victory over the sanctions.” season by using quite forensic scrutiny,” Riley World Rugby has expressed independent disciplinary panel. tourists. They added that the series was said. concern that “individuals from Potential sanctions for Erasmus, British media also reported “an opportunity for both teams and “So it’s the toenails, the noses being given offside. both teams have commented on who now serves as South Africa’s that Gatland was furious at the their management to set a positive “They might have been given offside last the selection and/or performance director of rugby, range from a appointment of South African example and concentrate on the season; next season they won’t be.” of match officials”, but say warning or a fine, to a possible Marius Jonker as television match spectacle and a wonderful example It is understood the Premier League is expecting the direct nature of Erasmus’s suspension from his position as an official for the series when New of rugby and its values at their there could be the possibility to trial semi- unprecedented public outburst administrator. Zealander Brendon Pickerill could best”. automated offside technology in the 2022-23 requires a misconduct charge. “SA Rugby has noted the not take up the position due to The tempestuous three-match season. “Match officials are the charges brought by World Rugby travel issues. series is level at 1-1 going into the This technology provides a response in four to backbone of the sport, and without and will respond through the “World Rugby has reminded final test in Cape Town on Sunday five seconds, compared with the average human them there is no game,” a World designated channels. There will the management of both teams (NZ time). — AAP check in the Premier League of 34 seconds. — PA The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 3, 2021 SPORT 27 Number of teams taking part a record RUGBY

PRIMARY school rugby started with Awapuni School recording a 75-15 away win against Te Hapara last Friday. This year a record 26 teams are taking part in the competition, which runs during Friday lunchtimes in Term 3. Two new combined teams will play this year. Matawai, Motu and Te Karaka will FULL STEAM AHEAD: Hemaloto Tupou, of Te Hapara School, combine in one team and Rere, Waerenga- MORE POINTS: Rautaki Stewart scores a try for Awapuni takes on the Awapuni School defence in primary school rugby o-Kuri and Patutahi will combine in School against Te Hapara. in Gisborne. Pictures by Paul Rickard another. Awapuni School deputy principal Stu Barclay said the format of the competition would be slightly different this year. Teams would play two grading games before they were split into three or four divisions. This was aimed at reducing the number of walkovers. The Weka Ball will be contested in the top division. The newer George Bridge Shield will be contested by all the other schools . . . A Division teams unable to make a challenge. Barclay said that once organisers better understood the skill gaps among teams, they would have a clearer picture of how the season would operate. He did not know yet if playoffs would be held, but he expected one in the first division at least. Having the competition run on Fridays meant it didn’t interfere with club sport on JINKING HIS WAY THROUGH: Falcon Spring, of Awapuni SPLITTING THE DEFENCE: Vili Makoni, of Awapuni School, Saturdays, he said. This gave youngsters School, shows an impressive body swerve as he tries to find a goes for the gap against Te Hapara School. an opportunity to play another sport. way through Te Hapara School’s defence.

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PADDLING INTO SEMIFINALS: New Zealand’s Alicia Hoskin (top left) and Teneale Hatton compete against Caroline Arft and Sarah Bruessler of Germany in the women’s kayak double 500-metre quarterfinal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo yesterday. Hoskin and Hatton made a much better start in the quarterfinal than in their heat and hung on well to finish fourth in 1 minute 50.507 seconds and earn a spot in the semifinals being held this afternoon. Lisa Carrington and Caitlin Regal won their heat of the women’s K2 500m in 1min 43.83s. Carrington also won her heat of the K1 200m, in 40.715s. She was the only competitor to break 41 seconds. The K1 200m semifinals and final were to be held this afternoon. Hoskin, Hatton, Carrington and Regal are in the K4 500m heats on Friday. AP picture Testosterone spotlight OLYMPICS by Gerald Imray, AP semifinal with a time of 22.40 seconds. Masilingi’s time was her second personal TOKYO — Two 18-year-old Namibian best of the day having already posted a PB runners threw track and field’s contentious of 22.63 seconds in the opening round. testosterone issue back into the Olympic The two Namibians announced spotlight when they blazed into the themselves this season with some women’s 200-metre final in Tokyo just blistering fast times in the 400 metres, weeks after being barred from the 400- but those performances prompted World metre race. Athletics to order testosterone tests at their One of them, Christine Mboma, broke the training base in Italy, the Namibian Olympic world under-20 record twice in the span of committee said. about eight hours at the Olympic Stadium The tests revealed their natural on the way to the 200m final. testosterone levels were higher than a limit She also charged past American Gabby set by the governing body, prompting their Thomas, who this year became the second- ban. The Namibian Olympic committee said fastest woman ever in the 200m, down the the two runners were not aware they had home stretch of their semifinal. Mboma high natural testosterone before the tests. finished second behind Elaine Thompson- Athletes affected by the rules can Herah, the defending Olympic champion. compete in restricted races if they lower Mboma and teammate Beatrice Masilingi their testosterone levels for at least six aren’t allowed to run in the 400m — their months before a competition. They have favoured event — after tests ordered by three options to do that: Taking a daily track governing body World Athletics found birth control pill, having hormone-blocking they had high natural testosterone. injections or having surgery. That meant they fell under the same The testosterone rules were introduced regulations that have sidelined double in 2018. Athletes with testosterone levels Olympic champion Caster Semenya of ENJOYING THE MOMENT: Christine Mboma, of Namibia, smiles after her heat of higher than the typical range for females, South Africa in the 800m. the women’s 200 metres at the Olympic Games in Tokyo yesterday. She set two world World Athletics said, are deemed have an But the testosterone rules apply only to under-20 records on her way to the 200m final. AP picture unfair advantage over other female athletes. races between 400m and the mile, allowing One of the many criticisms of the rules is Mboma and Masilingi a chance at the Mboma responded: “I have no comment for another Jamaican, Shelly-Ann Fraser- that they’re inconsistent because they only 200m in Tokyo. that.” Pryce, who are coming off a gold-silver apply to certain race distances. “I’m happy with my time, breaking the Relative unknowns on the international finish in the 100m. Shaunae Miller-Uibo will World Athletics scientists have not been junior record,” Mboma said. track circuit before this year, Mboma and be there, trying to add the 200m title to the able to determine whether increased “I broke it in the morning and broke it Masilingi will now be part of a star-studded 400m she won in Rio. testosterone has a meaningful impact in here again. I’m really happy. It’s crazy.” lineup in Tuesday’s final. Masilingi qualified a few minutes before distances outside the 400-metre to one- Asked about her ban from the 400m, It will include Thompson-Herah and her teammate, making it through the first mile range.