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SKATE NOT HATE

Myah Houthuijzen (left) and Sophee Hills are regular users of the community skatepark on Grey Street but have had enough of the verbal abuse from some boys towards girl skaters. Fearing it will put off younger girls from going to the park, they are calling for increased supervision to make it a safer place for everyone to enjoy. STORY ON PAGE 4 Picture by Rebecca Grunwell ‘NO SIMPLE ANSWER’ Height, density, privacy concerns raised over social housing development by Sophie Rishworth area it would maintain the proposed mix safety of children on Mill Road and how Mr Birrell said having only single-level of heights of homes in the development many people they are trying to jam into dwellings would fix the height issue and NEIGHBOURS to a planned housing of one- and two-storey homes, and one that area. reduce density. development on Gladstone Road feel three-storey building. “We’re going to end up with broken- One Roof property commentator Ashley changes made by Kainga Ora are “token” Subject to the plans being approved, down vehicles — you name it.” Church said Kainga Ora was “damned if and do not address their concerns about Kainga Ora plans for building to start Neighbour Jason Birrell said the they do, and damned if they don’t”. height and density. around the middle of this year. privacy screen change was an “absolute “You could take the same block of A national housing commentator, The government agency did make joke”. units and on the one hand it could be however, says there is no simple answer some changes based on feedback from His main concerns were always about magnificent, well-maintained . . . or to any social housing developments and neighbours. the height and the density of the build. conversely it could become a ‘slum’. And, Kainga Ora is “damned if they do and These include external solid timber “I keep calling it ‘a people farm’, bluntly, there is evidence of both around damned if they don’t”. acoustic fencing to reduce noise, as well because that is basically to me what it is.” New Zealand.” Crown entity Kainga Ora last week as plantings and screens for an extra The 22 homes, to be built on just over Mr Church said the vast majority of applied for resource consent to build 22 level of privacy for tenants and those half a hectare (5118 square metres) will state tenants were people just getting on homes on Crown-owned land between living around the buildings. have 70 bedrooms for around 100 people. with their lives. 675 and 683 Gladstone Road. A De Costa Avenue resident, whose Owners of neighbouring properties had “But if you get a bad tenant, you get In a press release, Kainga Ora said home will border the development, says it Zoom meetings during which they raised complaints, and then you’ve got the whole questions and concerns around the height is not enough. their concerns about the impact the high- NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) issue. and density had been heard. “They’ve listened to a little bit of what density housing would have on the value But to meet the need for housing in the we said about privacy but what about the of their homes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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WHAT A VIEW: Muriwai School students Jayden Ngarangione and Morgan Pou take in the view from a hot air balloon which visited the school yesterday as part of the Flying High project that encourages students to connect with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) learning. Right, project founder and balloon owner Andrew Parker fires it up. With him are, back row (from left), Williams Fonohema, Caedynse Pohatu, Don Mclean (parent), Dalton Clarke, Cassidy Clarke, Jayden Cruze Ngaarangione and Abel Temata (matua). Front: Mariu Mackey-Gilroy and Kaiarahi Pohatu. Pictures by Liam Clayton

A KIWI entrepreneur’s vision to open a careers and STEAM (Science, Technology, 2019 he had flown his balloon to schools and from Kaitaia to Invercargill. pathway to STEAM careers for all children is Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) learning. events in 87 countries, many of them Third World More Flying High initiatives will be rolled out taking flight. “The New Zealand Government has identified or developing nations. including collaborating with education providers, Andrew Parker launched the Flying High STEAM subjects as being important for the future Working with various international children’s businesses and the Government to further project this week, with Muriwai School students of the country and it’s predicted that almost all organisations such as UNICEF, he reached more research and promote sustainable innovation among those to be a direct part of it. future jobs will require some STEAM knowledge,” than 60,000 children, achieved international and STEAM learning and showcasing the work Mr Parker, a businessman and hot air balloon he said. media coverage and was even listed as No.1 on of sustainably innovative companies, people and pilot, landed his Czech-made Kubicek balloon in “However, Maori, Pasifika and rural schools in travel guide Lonely Planet’s list of “10 people community groups. the school grounds on Wednesday morning. particular are under-represented in the uptake of who went on epic journeys around the world in “I really want to help Kiwi kids create a What followed was an experience all 30 STEAM careers. 2017”. stronger, more sustainable future. Muriwai students will never forget, as they were “Making learning more accessible and creating “My career choices have been unconventional “I love getting kids to think creatively about taken up, up and away over the course of his pathways for future job security are key to but sustainable innovation and STEAM learning environmentally sustainable living and how they visit. changing that dynamic so I wanted to see how I have really helped me,” he said. “I’ve followed my can be part of the solution. “It went very smoothly — lots of happy kids,” could use my skills and experience to help.” childhood dream and worked hard to make it a The next stops for Mr Parker and his balloon Mr Parker said Mr Parker is the former owner of Hamilton- reality so I’m hoping I can encourage others to were Wairoa and Nuhaka schools.” The Flying High project is aimed at promoting based Kiwi Balloon Company and the director of do so, too.” the importance of education, innovation and the global Flying High For Kids (FHFK) not-for- To help guide the Flying High project, Mr ■ For more information about the sustainability to years 5 to 10 students at low- profit project. Parker formed a trust and brought in six board project and schools involved, go to decile and rural schools around the country. FHFK combined his passion for flying and members with expertise in matauranga Maori, the flyinghighproject.com — Mr Parker and Mr Parker is using his balloon, coupled with desire to highlight the importance of accessible environment, education, science and finance. his support crew are also posting updates educational activities, as an interactive way for education for children around the world. The four-month Flying High roadshow will on Instagram (flyinghighprojectnz) and children to create a personal connection between A five-year adventure began in 2014 and by reach 30 schools and more than 6000 students Facebook (Flying High Project_) LOOKING AHEAD Get your SPORTS Gisborne Herald • Poverty Bay premier club rugby kicks off tomorrow with the Tiny White opening day. home-delivered • The netball season explodes into action with junior and senior grading games. • Gisborne Thistle’s step up to the Federation League starts with a home clash with Whanganui Athletic. • The Poverty Bay-East Coast men’s interclub pennants tee off at Te Puia Springs. FOCUS ON THE LAND TOMORROw SATuRdAy 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 • Thursday, April 8, 2021 NEWS 3

KAINGA Ora says its social housing development project in Gladstone GLADSTONE ROAD DEVELOPMENT: A social housing Road has been designed to help development in Gladstone Road will feature one, two ensure privacy and lessen the impact and three-level buildings. The Kainga Ora build will start on neighbours — mid-year but neighbours say that changes made to the development after hearing their feedback are not enough. •฀Noise฀reduction:฀All฀of฀the฀external฀ Image supplied fences฀will฀have฀solid฀timber฀acoustic฀ fencing฀to฀help฀reduce฀noise.฀This฀is฀ above฀the฀recommendations฀from฀their฀ acoustic฀specialist. •฀Increased฀privacy:฀Ensuring฀privacy฀ and฀safety฀for฀tenants฀and฀neighbours฀ is฀a฀key฀focus฀of฀the฀design฀process,฀ with฀planting฀and฀privacy฀screens฀ providing฀an฀extra฀level฀of฀privacy. Site฀specific฀planting฀will฀be฀ provided฀on฀the฀sections฀to฀increase฀ privacy฀and฀screening฀for฀neighbours฀ and฀tenants,฀and฀Kainga฀Ora฀is฀happy฀ to฀discuss฀additional฀planting฀on฀the฀ neighbours’฀side฀of฀the฀fence.฀ Planting฀will฀include฀specimen฀trees฀ and฀native฀plants฀in฀keeping฀with฀the฀ local฀environment. Additional฀privacy฀screens฀have฀ been฀added฀to฀the฀eastern฀balconies฀ of฀the฀three-storey฀walk-ups฀to฀reduce฀ visibility฀from฀and฀to฀the฀balconies฀in฀ the฀three-storey฀building. •฀Reducing฀impact฀of฀shade:฀ Kainga฀Ora฀has฀completed฀shade฀ modelling,฀which฀is฀a฀requirement฀for฀ resource฀consent,฀and฀this฀shows฀the฀ development฀meets฀requirements฀and฀ Sought feedback, is฀within฀the฀allowable฀shade฀limits,฀ and฀will฀not฀have฀a฀significant฀impact฀ on฀reducing฀sun฀for฀surrounding฀ refined designs buildings.฀ Other฀key฀themes฀and฀mitigations฀ include฀—฀ FROM PAGE 1 Communities East North •฀Tenant฀support:฀All฀tenants฀ Island regional director Naomi will฀have฀a฀tenancy฀manager฀who฀ “Housing NZ (now Kainga Whitewood said the homes were supports฀them฀and฀regularly฀visits,฀and฀ Ora) has built these things over being built at scale and pace Kainga฀Ora฀is฀looking฀at฀new฀ways฀of฀ the past 50 years. to help meet the increasing supporting฀its฀customers.฀To฀help฀with฀ “In some cases they’ve given housing demand. this฀support,฀it฀is฀investigating฀having฀ people a start in life but in other The proposed development a฀tenant฀shared฀space฀on฀the฀ground฀ instances they have turned plans look to provide two, three, floor฀of฀the฀three-storey฀building,฀which฀ into ‘slums’. There is no simple four and six-bedroom family would฀be฀managed฀by฀Kainga฀Ora. answer.” homes across a mix of one and MORE PLANTING: Kainga Ora has responded to neighbours •฀Upkeep฀and฀maintenance:฀These฀ Mr Church referred to two-storey homes and one three- concerned about the impact of the new builds with acoustic modern,฀warm฀and฀low-maintenance฀ historical Housing NZ smaller level walk-up building. fencing, privacy screens and extra plantings. Kainga Ora also says homes฀will฀be฀fully฀insulated,฀with฀ property developments in “Developments like Gladstone a traffic impact assessment report shows the road network around double฀glazing,฀carpets฀and฀curtains,฀ private sector neighbourhoods Road will help us provide more the proposed development has the capacity for extra cars. and฀be฀built฀to฀higher฀specifications฀ about 25 years ago. warm, dry and healthy homes Image supplied than฀required฀under฀NZ฀building฀ The idea was to assimilate for whanau and their tamariki, standards.฀Kainga฀Ora฀ensures฀its฀ people into these areas, he said. and spaces to support whanau properties฀are฀well-maintained,฀with฀ “The only conclusion you could to live well,” she said. to other housing aspirations “Some changes were made public฀areas฀of฀the฀complex฀looked฀ draw is that the track record Ms Whitewood said it was that will come to life by iwi, following this engagement after฀by฀contractors. is probably not flattering with too early to tell if there would hapu, community providers including an updated proposed •฀Traffic฀management:฀As฀part฀of฀ these type of developments but be any impact from the timber and private developers across design for the development, the฀resource฀consent฀application,฀ that is perhaps unfair on this supply shortage. our rohe. Since 2018, Kainga and we are submitting it for Kainga฀Ora฀commissioned฀a฀Traffic฀ particular development. “We will continue to monitor Ora has delivered around 21 resource consent.” Impact฀Assessment฀report.฀This฀found฀ “It is very easy to take a black the current changing situation new homes in Tairawhiti and that฀the฀road฀network฀around฀the฀ and white view on this and you closely. we currently have around 75 ■ THE Gisborne Herald proposed฀development฀has฀capacity฀ are simply not able to. There are “Under the Government’s homes under construction, reported two weeks ago that to฀accommodate฀additional฀vehicles,฀ lots of shades of grey.” recently-released Public contract or feasibility stages of there are more than 550 on including฀over฀30฀parking฀spaces.฀ Kainga Ora has said the new Housing Plan, around 170 development.” the social housing waiting list Broad฀shared฀paths฀will฀connect฀to฀ homes would provide modern, additional public housing places Kainga Ora sought feedback here and around 346 people the฀existing฀pedestrian฀and฀cycling฀ high-quality and healthy homes are expected to have been on what was proposed and this living in emergency housing network. to those in need. delivered in Tairawhiti by 2024. helped refine the designs, Ms arrangements in motels in our Kainga Ora - Homes and “This will be in addition Whitewood said. region. Daily calls about housing by Alice Angeloni The council has also allocated environment,” she said. infrastructure needed to support Gisborne Chamber of $18.9 million towards reviewing Council chief of strategy and that growth.” Commerce president Paul Naske GISBORNE Mayor Rehette the Tairawhiti Resource science Jo Noble said the plan The chamber had asked said business owners in the Stoltz hears calls for more Management Plan (TRMP) over included zoning and the rules questions of the council about the region wanted rates affordability, housing and the struggle to the next seven to eight years. that governed the process for central business district. maintenance and improvement develop on a daily basis. Through this plan, housing getting a resource consent and “Our role at the moment in of existing infrastructure and But Mayor and urban development would be how easy or hard that process terms of what we’ve included in responsible development. “They Stoltz says looked at in the first three years. was. the long term plan is all about basically care about fixing up the houses are being It comes as 350 people live Aspects of the plan, such as the TRMP, how we zone our CBD, pipes and roads that we’ve got built to address in motels in Gisborne and 500 fresh water and the strategic what rules we put in place, how and planning for growth.” demand in the people wait for houses. direction, had to be looked at first easy or how hard we make it for The chamber would make a region, and rules Housing and future but the next question was what people to do different things. formal submission to the Long around urban development were discussed else should be prioritised, Ms “I know there are a lot of Term Plan on behalf of its development at a Long Term Plan 2021-31 Noble said. vacant buildings but we are members. will be looked at. community consultation meeting “The message that is coming limited in terms of the controls Commercial rates, wastewater “Every day with the Chamber of Commerce through loud and clear is housing we have over landowners aside treatment and the council’s in my office, once a day, someone last night. supply and urban development. from those rules and regulations continued call for the will talk to me about housing. “The feedback we often get is So that’s highly likely to be in that we put in that resource reinstatement of the rail line What is happening, there’s a it is a struggle to develop, the that first tranche of work. management plan.” were also discussed at the crisis, why are houses not being timeframes, the costs are a big “Not just the high-level stuff, The management plan meeting., built?” she is asked. burden,” Mrs Stoltz said. but going into the more detailed covers all the council’s resource Long-Term Plan consultation But at a meeting with business “It is a massive review that stuff about what governs your management plans including the runs from March 24 to April 23. leaders yesterday, Mrs Stoltz said we are doing, and why we are subdivision, how easy is it to District Plan, Regional Policy This will be followed by 207 houses were in the process doing it is to make it easier to redevelop in the city, where Statement, Regional Coastal hearings in May before the of being consented, most of them develop, build and work in our are future residential areas, Plan, Freshwater Plan and plan is deliberated on and then being built by Kainga Ora. place, also while we protect our and alongside that, what is the regional plans. adopted in June. 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 In Memoriam FAMILY NOTICES CHAMPS: EPro8 2021 Challenge Deaths In loving memory of Champions Gordon James Hair Years 7 & 8, The 11.2.29 - 8.4.20 Typical Top Hats MacGREGOR, from Ilminster Barbara Mary. — On Loved husband of Betty Intermediate. 7th April 2021, Mum and father of Peter and Jacky, Angela and Jeff, Celebrating left us peacefully, their win are surrounded by loved David and Cara. ones. Dearly loved wife Grandad to his 8 students, from of the late Ian (Mac). grandchildren and 2 left, Isaac Adored Mum of Kaye, great-grandchildren. Ng, Calum Anderson, Christine and Joanne. I farmed the land. Respected mother-in- I tramped the wood. Baxtor Shanks law of Bruce Easton, These are the things and Shaun Diver. Gerald Germon and I understood. They are flanked Bruce Coker. Precious No grand schemes, by Eastland Nana of Jenny and Mal, they passed me by. Network general Karyn and Mike, I knew the streams, manager Jarred Sharna and Kendall. the hills, the sky. Moroney (left) Loved Great-Nana Mac To hunt a bird, and engineer of Matthew, Nathan, to wet a line. George Dylan, Kayla and Zoe. Gifts from God, Whakatope. Mum’s funeral so good and fine. service will be held at Friends and family, St. Andrew’s Presby- Picture by Strike I loved them so. Photography terian Church, Cobden Although I’m gone, Street, at 2pm on I’m sure they know. Saturday 10th April, I’m now at peace, followed by interment life battles done. at Taruheru Lawn I’ve faced the foe, Cemetery. my race is run. - Evans Funeral Gone one year ago Services Ltd FDANZ today. www.evansfuneral.co.nz Forever in our hearts. Future engineers excel at EPro8 We lovingly remember GORDON JAMES PROBLEM-SOLVING skills the week. PLEASE HAIR were put to the test as students The teams worked at stations Who passed away worked on real-world scenarios set up with the equipment needed HAVE FAMILY peacefully on in the grand final of the EPro8 to complete the challenges, NOTICES 8th April 2020. Challenge inter-school science earning points for each stage. IN BY 9AM You are always in our and engineering competition. EPro8 event manager Andrew Challenges ranged from Thiele thanked sponsors Eastland DAY OF thoughts, with fond memories and love, constructing a lighthouse with a Network and QRS for making PUBLICATION Betty and the extended light that panned automatically to the competition possible, and Hair family. building a waka with a detachable Ilminster Intermediate for hosting sail. the event. The Typical Top Hats from “The events were a huge Lane closure to Ilminster Intermediate won the success,” he said. “There was a years 7 and 8 category, followed great atmosphere and the teams strengthen bridge closely by 50 Shades of Awesome did really well. from Wairoa College. “Congratulations to all the WAKA Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Frasertown1 were the top students who took part and is advising motorists of a lane closure on years 5 and 6 team, followed by showed their inventiveness, WAKA BUILDING: Oscar How and Elanor Corker from State Highway 2 at the Opotiki end of the Gisborne’s Sonrise Christian practicality and teamwork.” Frasertown1 construct the platform to act as the base of Waioeka Gorge from Wednesday, April 14. School. Eastland Network general their waka. Picture by Strike Photography Work is happening to strengthen the The winning Ilminster team manager Jarred Moroney said Omoko Bridge, which is expected to take gained the lead when they the company relied heavily approximately four weeks. received 40 points for making on engineers, “so it’s great to “During this time, one lane will their waka sail while propelled on support the EPro8 Challenge EPro8 this year introduced a Technology, Engineering, the be closed with 24/7 stop/go traffic wheels and powered by a wind- which promotes practical new category where teachers Arts and Mathematics) learning management in place and a temporary blower. problem-solving in a team attempted the same challenges as in a practical context was great speed restriction of 30kmh,” NZTA said in They sealed the win by getting environment”. their students. for their own professional a statement. their fishing Contiki to drive “One day Eastland Network will One Ilminster Intermediate development. “Motorists should expect delays of five forwards in the final half hour of probably employ someone who science teacher said it was a EPro8 Challenge will be back to 10 minutes and are advised to plan the competition. has taken part in EPro8. We’re lot of fun and a good hands-on next year with a new set of ahead. Six teams from each of the year keen to keep sponsoring the challenge. challenges designed to stimulate “The bridge will be closed to some categories (y5/6 and y7/8) made competition and want to promote Mr Thiele said teachers and encourage young engineers heavy vehicles (those with a “crawl the final following heats earlier in the event to a wider audience.” experiencing STEAM (Science, of the future. central” crossing restriction).” Verbal abuse puts off skaters

FROM PAGE 1 and we don’t want them to stop skating.” “She was told ‘you look bisexual’ and lot better than it used to be, with most Sophee is one of the organisers of a they made comments about weight. skatepark users good at looking after by Sophie Rishworth group of girls called Surely Skate. It has “The young girls get very insecure each other. about 10 regular members aged from 10 about those comments. He was a big fan of the Surely Skate A GROUP of female skaters say the to 21, with the numbers swelling to as “The other day one of my friends was girls who had helped break down verbal abuse directed towards them at many as 30 sometimes. on the half pipe by herself. A younger boy traditonal stereotypes around skating the Grey Street Skate Park is not OK. Myah Houthuijzen, 16, is part of that sat right in front of her. and helped inspire a new wave of skaters. Words like “poser” or “fat”, along with group, and also a regular user of the “She asked him to move and he “It can be quite an intimidating space comments of “girls can’t skate” and “you skatepark. didn’t. Then all his other mates started to walk into if you have never done it look bisexual” have discouraged some of “It’s really fun. You can just zone out swearing at her and saying ‘girls can’t before. the younger girls to go back. and do your thing. skate’, and ‘you girls suck at skating’.” “They’ve changed the culture of the Sophee Hills, 21, is a regular user of “I’ve learned how to block those “We always skate in a group so when it place for the better. the skatepark. She loves it and goes down comments out but sometimes it bugs you. happens, we have each other.” “We need to make sure as a skateboard as often as she can. It’s immature comments from some of Tairawhiti Adventure Trust member community we provide an environment Before the $2.6 million upgrade gets the boys that girls shouldn’t be out here, Shane Kingsbeer has been skating most they feel safe in.” under way Sophee wants to make sure it or that we are posers — which means of his life. Gisborne District Council community is a safe place for everyone to use. you have a skateboard but don’t actually The 36-year-old has used the skatepark assets and resources manager Laird She hopes highlighting the regular skate.” for 25 years. Kennedy says if issues arise during verbal abuse by some school-aged boys Young women like Myah and Sophee As the father of two daughters he has supervised times, park users should will result in better supervision by continue to skate and prove the boys a vested interest in the culture of the make the supervisors aware. people who are able to communicate this wrong. place, and that it is in good hands for the “We want the park to be a safe and behaviour is not acceptable. Their concerns are for the younger future. inclusive environment for all users.” “It’s mainly school kids and it’s mainly members of their group who are put off. “The amount of use down there ■ The skatepark is supervised from verbal abuse. Last week a 10-year-old girl at the warrants more supervision and usage is 3.30pm to 5.30pm weekdays and from “It happens quite a bit. A lot of younger skatepark was body-shamed, says only going to increase.” 12pm to 5pm on weekends during winter girls get very offended and discouraged Sophee. Mr Kingsbeer said the pipe was a (1pm – 6pm in summer). The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 NEWS 5 House of Science looking for volunteers by Jack Marshall

VOLUNTEERS wanted. Love of science helpful. House of Science is looking for helpers to share the wonders of science with Gisborne students. The charity aims to pique young New Zealanders’ interest in science by delivering experiment kits to schools. “Students learn how to gather data, conduct an investigation, follow instructions, work together in groups, measure, count, analyse and play,” said House of Science Tairawhiti manager Mihi Hannah. “The wonderful thing about the experiments in the kits is that they are incredibly fun.” Each kit comes with different experiments ranging from fireworks to LET’S EXPERIMENT: Volunteer Anne Lewis helps Rachel Montague (left) and Willow Cudd with a science kit at Te Wharau weather models. School. The House of Science Tairawhiti is looking for more volunteers to deliver, clean and restock the kits, which are proving a “Most of what we do at House of popular educational aid at schools. Picture by Rebecca Grunwell Science Tairawhiti is voluntary. “We have had passionate parents, “I think that’s why I do it, because I and maths in a targeted but fun and bookings were at an all-time high, Mrs retirees and sponsors heed the call to love knowing the kids are going to have interesting way,” Mrs Hannah said. Hannah said. volunteer over the past two years.” fun with them and learn at the same At Te Wharau School there is a In Gisborne, 13 schools receive kits Now the charity needs more volunteers time.” strong focus on reading comprehension, each week with around 500 students to help deliver, clean and restock kits. Mrs Hannah said most volunteers developing vocabulary and exploring using these in their science lessons. “The volunteers that we attract have were retirees and had some concern about scientific ideas and concepts through the Mrs Hannah asked to dedicate this a love of science. Some have been science what the future holds for today’s children. Reading through Science programme. article to her aunt Kathleen Drane (nee teachers while others simply love the idea “This is a chance to do something to A recent survey of 120 children showed Kirikiri), who was one of the first local of encouraging science to be taught in make a difference and have a positive an immediate increase in confidence volunteers. She passed away recently and schools.” impact,” said Mrs Hannah. when scientific understanding went up, Mrs Hannah said she would be dearly Mrs Hannah’s mother, Anne Lewis, is Schools can use the kits in a variety Mrs Hannah said. missed. one of those volunteers. of ways, integrating science into their The House of Science was brought to “I love seeing the kids use them reading or maths programmes. the Tairawhiti region in 2019 by Connext ■ Volunteers are needed for Mondays and because I know they are top educational “Te Wharau use the kits to actively Trust. Fridays. For more information get in touch with kits,” said Mrs Lewis. involve students in both literacy The kits were hugely popular and Mrs Hannah at [email protected] Students protest for planet by Jack Marshall about students taking time off. The Girls’ High members have STUDENTS are set to skip school filed the paperwork for the time off once again to strike for climate to attend the strike and the girls are change action tomorrow. confident senior students will be Students and other supporters will allowed to attend. gather at Heipipi Endeavour Park This will be the fourth near the courthouse from 1pm until intergenerational climate strike since 2pm. School Strike 4 Climate started They will be joining students around in March 2019, when 80,000 Kiwis the country who are striking for protested. the first time since the Covid-19 Then in September the same pandemic reached New Zealand. year, 170,000 marched throughout “Because of the lockdowns, New Zealand demanding action from Covid and precautions, we didn’t politicians and the public. have a chance to run things as we Around the world, on every would normally,” said Gisborne continent, more than 14 million co-convener Henarata Kohere people have been involved in climate Pishief. change protests. Henarata, who is in Year 11 at The Gisborne strike action has Gisborne Girls’ High School, said the been spearheaded by the student strikes were necessary to demand leaders, organising themselves, climate action. filling out paperwork, and speaking The School Strike 4 Climate must with the media, says Henarata. be intergenerational, says the So far all the members are from movement’s Facebook page. Girls’ High, Campion College and “Parents, teachers, aunties, uncles Boys’ High, but they want to involve and grandparents are asked to join students from Lytton High and kura youth on April the 9th to stand up kaupapa. for climate justice.” “Normally we meet every Tuesday, Henarata is hoping for a good which could be just five minutes to turnout tomorrow, but says a lot an hour. It depends what we have to depends on schools. get done for that week. “It’s really dependent on if the “This year we’re looking to expand schools let their students go and the group itself. We’re very focused PROTEST POSTERS: Girls’ High students involved in tomorrow’s climate change protest gathered at how willing students are to risk on Gisborne/Turanga, so we’re the Tairawhiti Environment Centre to prepare their signs. At front is Sofia Newman and behind her, from being marked truant or absent.” looking to see how we can get in left, are Tessa Lapointe, Sophie Lapointe, Henarata Kohere Pishief, Makayla Douglass, Ngahuia Riddell, Henarata says some teachers are touch with students from schools up Jashan Kaur and Amy Adcock. supportive while others are sceptical the Coast.” Picture by Rebecca Grunwell 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 Scientific group to advise Govt on Covid-19 decisions NZ border worker

WELLINGTON — The Government government.” understood to have has established a new scientific advisory One early piece of advice she said she group to advise it on crucial Covid-19 would be keen to share was “how do we contracted virus decisions, including any changes at the even think about a vaccination target?” border and the ongoing vaccine roll-out. “That seems to me something we don’t WELLINGTON — Director General of Health One of its first tasks will be to advise need detailed modelling to be able to Ashley Bloomfield is holding an unscheduled on a vaccine target. answer, but we do want a credible voice press conference today suggesting a new case The six-person group will be headed saying, ‘how will we approach this work of Covid-19 has been detected outside of arrivals by epidemiologist Professor Sir David early on?’” to New Zealand. Skegg, and will be in place until mid The group will report to her and However, the New Zealand Herald understands next year. Hipkins, and will also be expected to that the case has been identified in a border Covid-19 Response Minister Chris explain the science behind decisions worker and there is no evidence of community Hipkins said having the group was to made by Cabinet ministers to the public. spread. ensure future decisions were “informed The group’s members: Border workers undergo regular testing for by the best available scientific evidence Professor Sir David Skegg — a well- Covid-19 and were in the first priority group to and strategic public health advice”. known epidemiologist and public health receive vaccinations. That would include looking at physician, he served as a special adviser Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled vaccination rates and scenarios should to Parliament’s Epidemic Response plans to go to Dunedin today but that was forced the borders reopen, interpreting Committee and has been an adviser by fog, not by Covid-19 issues. She is likely to scientific data for any decisions around to the World Health Organisation in hold a press conference later today in Auckland. the border, public health protections and Geneva for more than three decades. The ministry announced the unscheduled consideration of the “residual risk of ADVISORY GROUP: Sir David Skegg is Dr Nikki Turner — a specialist in press conference this morning. the non-immunised population and the heading a new scientific advisory group immunisation, primary healthcare and Yesterday, there were no reported community associated health system capacity needs” to advise the Government on crucial preventative child health. cases but seven in MIQ. once the border’s open. Covid-19 decisions. File picture Professor Philip Hill — an They included one person from the US, who Associate Health Minister Ayesha epidemiologist with expertise in arrived on March 22 on a direct flight and tested Verrall said that could help inform with ministers, she said. infectious diseases and research. positive on about day 14 of their stay after decisions like how much of the “All of those decisions are decisions Dr Maia Brewerton — lead clinician at contact with a positive case. population needs to be vaccinated before that Cabinet takes and obviously that the Department of Clinical Immunology The other six cases were all from India, having border settings can be relaxed, “evidence doesn’t change. and Allergy at Auckland Hospital. all flown through the United Arab Emirates. for transmission blocking properties “But they will have an opportunity Professor David Murdoch — an Dr Bloomfield said officials have had a of the vaccine, strategic public health to feed directly through myself and infectious diseases expert and the Dean “specific look” at people coming from India controls when the borders reopen and Minister Hipkins to Cabinet and they of the University of Otago, Christchurch. given the large number of positive cases public health responses to any new will be incredibly important, but those Dr Ella Iosua — a biostatistical expert recently. variants that aren’t covered by our decisions are so important that we at the University of Otago. He said the CT value of the majority of people current vaccine options”. are trying to get a range of different Rodney Jones (Special Adviser). who were returning positive test results when But the final call would always rest information from within and outside Shaun Hendy (Special Adviser). - RNZ arriving in New Zealand show that they caught the virus in transit. Because of this, he said there were no concerns with the level of accuracy of the Covid-19 pre-departure tests in India. Henare working to lift Maori vaccine numbers A CT — cycle threshold — value is a figure indicating how much Covid-19 a person has in AUCKLAND — Associate Health their body. Minister Peeni Henare was vaccinated The CT value is the number of copies it takes yesterday and said he would be promoting for the virus to show up. the vaccine to Maori communities this A low rate of infection will take more cycles to week. show up but if the patient is highly infectious, it’ll A focus of the vaccine programme was show up quickly, so your CT value would be low. equity within the priority groups. Dr Bloomfield and Associate Minister Peeni The Ministry of Health had been in Henare also gave an update on the vaccination conversations with Maori health providers roll-out yesterday. about the roll-out, Henare said. At that stage there had been 90,200 vaccines Iwi leaders and social media would be administered with the 100,000 mark expected to used to get the message out and he was be passed in the next couple of days. working with Maori health providers to A total of 19,273 people have received both train more Maori to administer the vaccine. doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Henare said New Zealand was on track So far, New Zealand is at 96 percent of when it came to the Maori vaccination where it is at on the roll-out compared to its campaign. expectations. “We’re going to do our best to raise Dr Bloomfield added that the ministry would those numbers.” — NZ Herald have more up-to-date information on its website about the vaccine effort. — NZ Herald Quarantine still required in WA by Katie Todd, RNZ New Zealanders already in Western The decision to keep Western “I am finding those that have been able Australia, who will be able to visit their Australia’s borders closed to New to enter Western Australia, for essential AUCKLAND — A third of Australia home country at leisure but still need to Zealand sits largely with Premier Mark skills and work purposes especially, will remain largely off-limits when the quarantine on the way back. McGowan. have been opting to spend time in New travel green zone begins this month. Among them are hundreds of mine Deborah Osborn — a New Zealander South Wales or Queensland or Victoria Western Australia plans to keep workers like Ian Steve Austin, in in Perth who would like to be able to for 14 days and then doing that border treating New Zealand arrivals like Rockingham, who works on a two-weeks visit her sick father-in-law — wanted crossing,” she said. international travellers and enforcing on, two-weeks off basis McGowan to “get on That means no quarantine is required, mandatory quarantine — bursting some and would like to visit with it” . just the G2G pass. potential travellers’ hopes of travel his children. “The transtasman Western Australia’s Health Minister bubble bliss. He said there was Western Australia plans to bubble is the first Roger Cook has told media the restriction Among them is Moira Green, who huge excitement and keep treating New Zealand step towards us being on travel from New Zealand will be launched straight into plans to see high hopes ahead arrivals like international able to travel between reviewed. her two sons and granddaughter in of the travel bubble countries again and It’s unclear exactly when, but Fremantle after the announcement of announcement. travellers and enforcing because we are so Whakatane woman Viv Barr has her quarantine-free transtasman trips on “We haven’t had any mandatory quarantine. close, people are able to fingers crossed she can get to her son’s Tuesday. new cases for ages catch up with relatives, wedding in November. Her travel agent broke the news she and neither has New especially poorly “It would mean a lot to me to get there would still have to spend two weeks and Zealand so I thought relatives.” without having to quarantine for two at least $2500 staying in government-run we might even be the first to have our She said it felt like being penalised. weeks,” she said. quarantine if she wanted to get to the borders brought down so we could travel,” “It’s kind of like — why is every state Rosann Connolly-George suggested state. he said. included but not us?” wherever people in Australia are going “Who wants to go somewhere when Western Australia’s “Controlled However, other people haven’t been they do their research, speak to a travel there’s a transtasman bubble and then Interstate Border” recently re-opened letting the restrictions de-rail their plans. agent and have contingency plans in spend two weeks in a facility not seeing to Queensland travellers — the first Dunedin travel agent Rosann Connolly- place. your grandchildren for those two weeks?” time in a year it’s had no quarantine George said Western Australia has been a She said the country’s border rules are she said requirements for any other part of “top-seller” destination for months. complicated and can change quickly. “We can only go for three weeks Australia. Since the transtasman announcement Air New Zealand has begun selling anyway because of our commitments here Anyone entering the state still needs to on Tuesday she had helped at least nine direct flights to Perth from April 19, but so it’s just not worth it.” get a special pass, called a G2G, from the more New Zealanders book trips to the warns they are “subject to government That reaction has been mirrored by police by filling out a health declaration. state. and regulatory approvals”. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 NATIONAL NEWS 7 Woman on hunger strike in MIQ

CHRISTCHURCH — A woman has Australia, said she had refused to have a gone on a hunger strike in a Christchurch Covid test and “was being punished for it”. managed isolation hotel, claiming she’s The Government’s Managed Isolation been kept longer than 14 days because she and Quarantine department said it wouldn’t refused a Covid-19 test. comment on an individual case without a Priszallia Hawkins said she began her privacy waiver but confirmed it could hold hunger strike on Sunday in protest against people with no signs of Covid in managed being kept in managed isolation despite isolation up to 28 days if they refused a showing no signs of illness. test. “I have been in detention and isolation A second traveller, Guy Davies, was also for 18 days now against my will, and I have being kept in managed isolation longer displayed no signs of being unwell or sick than 14 days for refusing a Covid test, the with anything,” she said in a statement. statement said. “I am protesting that my rights have been More than 130,000 people have stayed at breached and this is unacceptable in a managed isolation facilities on their return so-called free and democratic society.” to New Zealand, the vast majority taking BUBBLE TRAVEL: The Government won’t foot the bill for transtasman bubble travellers Hawkins, who had travelled from Covid-19 tests. — NZ Herald caught out by a Covid outbreak in Australia. NZ Herald picture Flyer beware Transtasman travellers could pay thousands in MIQ fees by Ben Leahy, NZ Herald such as those incurred by Government agencies like WELLINGTON — Kiwis the police or defence force. jetting to Australia as part The Government plans to of the transtasman bubble manage the risk of Covid could be hit with thousands spreading from Australia to of dollars in managed New Zealand using a traffic isolation fees should there light system. be a Covid-19 outbreak. Under that system, the Air NZ and Qantas have Government might suspend already reported being run flights from one or more off their feet with ticket Australian states under the sales since Prime Minister red alert, or suspend the Jacinda Ardern announced transtasman bubble. yesterday that quarantine- Travellers returning from free travel between New an affected state might then Zealand and Australia have to go into a managed would start from April 19. isolation facility. 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Order in store or online. 8 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 Moa bones handed over to museum after pre-dawn ceremony by Harry Lock, RNZ The bones were welcomed with a karakia and Hapi, who is also deputy chair of the waiata. Rangitane o Manawatu Settlement Trust, said PALMERSTON NORTH — When moa bones When the ceremony was finished, the finds such as these were of huge importance. were found three metres deep in the earth bones were then carried out, to the rear of “Knowing that moa were last walking this during a road construction project, it was the museum, into a storage room. earth about 600 years ago, (and from) way heralded as a discovery of great significance. Many of the bones were too fragile and before our people even came to Aotearoa, it’s At a pre-dawn ceremony yesterday, those sensitive to be moved out of their boxes and a very sacred and significant find for us.” bones were uplifted from that site, and remained wrapped up but three bones — two Waka Kotahi owner interface manager moved to Te Manawa, the Palmerston North ends of a tibia and a femur — were laid out. Lonnie Dalzell is overseeing the project museum. Terry Hapi is the Pou Tiaki taiao, and said while finds were not unusual, moa They were carried inside wrapped up in co-ordinating the kaitiaki to the various sites bones in this area were. boxes, then laid out on the floor — with iwi requiring monitoring across the region, and “It’s the first time that moa bones have members, kaitiaki representatives, and Waka was called to the find shortly after the bones been discovered in the area, so their Kotahi Transport Agency staff sitting nearby. were first discovered on March 9. significance is quite high.”

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AUCKLAND — An Auckland school is first-of-its-kind mourning the loss of a beloved teacher considered a father figure to his students CHRISTCHURCH — In a who died in a freak accident during the first-of-a-kind for Australasia, recent coronavirus lockdown. Christchurch will soon be home to A video of a “special tribute” haka by a Climate Action Campus. West Auckland students has emerged From May next year it will online, touching hundreds of viewers, take students from eight schools including those overseas. who will get their hands dirty The footage shows more than 100 with everything from conducting Kelston Boys’ High School students, experiments to growing vegetables paying their respects to teacher Chris and rearing chickens. Daly, who passed away on March 16. It will be run as a satellite of The Kelston Boys’ High School teacher special character school Ao Tawhiti, was farewelled by his pupils on March and is supported by the Ministry of 31. Education. As the hearse is driven into school Campus director Niki grounds, a karanga can be heard, which Stephenson, from Ao Tawhiti, said is then followed by Toia Mai. it would show young people ways A haka is then followed by the Maori they could take action. hymn He Honore. “We encourage the kids to “That has got to be one of the most develop their own learning powerful things I have ever seen. programmes, and so kids from What amazing young men other schools who want to attend showing such incredible the Climate Action Campus will do respect,” one viewer wrote. the same,” Stephenson said. The powerful haka “They can come for an afternoon captured the hearts of a week, or a day a week, or a full hundreds of viewers on MOVING TRIBUTE: Kelston Boys’ High School teacher Chris week, or a full term, or two terms, Facebook Live. Daly was farewelled by pupils at the end of last month. whatever they want to do, we can “Such a beautiful scene, Pictures supplied make it happen for them.” much respect and love Campus convenor and former from Leeds England,” an after a fall at home. He had such a good way of teaching. He city councillor Vicki Buck, who was overseas viewer wrote. His wife, Sarah, could boil down a topic like physics and involved over the past 16 months Since his death, stories who was in Australia at make it into a relevant context for them in making the campus happen, said of Daly’s generosity and the time of his accident, that they could understand. climate change was an “existential dedication as a teacher have rushed to secure a spot “If they needed a bus fare, if they threat”. emerged. in MIQ after learning of the needed lunch, Daly always put his hand “The best way to counter “He walked past me and said, ‘Oh, accident. She was in managed isolation in his pocket and helped them out. He that sense of hopelessness and your shoes are ripped and you’ve got as Daly fought for his life in hospital. looked at the whole child, not just their angst about climate change and tape around it’. He pulled $40 out of his Daly ran the school’s table tennis club academic results.” ecological destruction is to take wallet and gave it to me,” former student and if the boys won a game, he would Daly was buried at the family’s action,” she said. Okusitino Paseka told The New Zealand shout them McDonald’s. turangawaewae, Great Barrier Island, The campus will be based in the Herald. “Some boys said he was the glue that next to his beloved nana Betty Daly and grounds of the old Avonside Girls Daly was admitted to hospital on his kept the school together. Other boys other whanau at the Gooseberry Flat High and will make use of 1.8 first wedding anniversary last month talked about him being a father figure. Cemetery. hectares of neighbouring red-zoned The students made badges for Daly’s land. family and wore them at his funeral. The land will become available The badges had a photo of Daly and next month and planning is the words: “Your wings were ready but already under way to start my heart was not.” — NZ Herald developing it. — RNZ Be a difference LYPO-SPHERIC VITAMIN C The Vitamin C that the maker world is talking about .99 Become a 1 FOR $54 .00 Chartered Accountant 2 FOR $99 “Every human needs optimal Vitamin C every day. This is a spectacular product”. Thomas Levy MD JD – Author of 3 bestselling books on Vitamin C.

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RNZ picture Allan has been who has researched the links diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer between nitrates and bowel a difference for future Event organiser, The current safe level in after suffering symptoms including stomach, cancer, spoke about health generations. environmentalist Angus New Zealand, as mandated back and leg pain and continuous bleeding and environmental risks at Rural GP Dr Robin Robson, said the regional by the World Health over a number of months. the meeting at Burnside High Barraclough raised concern council had a lot to answer Organisation, is 11.3mg per Last night, RNZ spoke to health researcher School in Christchurch. over diagnosing a large for and he hoped the group litre; however, a 2018 Danish Professor Beverley Lawton who was pleading Many in the audience had number of people, namely would collectively use its voice study found a link with the with the Government to fund a self-swabbing travelled from Ashburton. farmers, with bowel cancer. to prevent the consent going risk of bowel cancer when cervical cancer programme — that allows One man said it had been an He said people had asked him through. nitrate levels were as low as women the privacy and convenience of taking ongoing issue for Ashburton, whether the cancer was caused He wanted Cantabrians to 0.87mg per litre. a simple test at home and would encounrage one in which he had been by nitrates in their drinking have a say on the irrigation The study prompted the more Maori women to be screened. fighting since the 1970s. water and his answer was that consent renewal, which Government to appoint a It was due to be rolled out in 2018, but the The man had since retired he could not rule it out and he claimed would increase taskforce to review safe Government put it on ice — despite support but said this would make that it was a possibility. nitrates to dangerous levels. drinking levels. from the Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Ngarewa-Packer said it should be a priority. Central Nth Is towns ‘out of loop’ on rail services “Most likely, if it was a male’s body, we would not be having this discussion in the by Andy Campbell, The launch of the every station and took about 13 on public transport in general. first place . . . so it is really frustrating.” Local Democracy Reporter Hamilton/Auckland hours. “I don’t believe KiwiRail are While discrimination was a factor, women commuter service this Horizons regional councillor in line with the Government’s often put other people first — their families, TE KUITI — Faint hope is being week parallels the serious Weston Kirton unsuccessfully objectives while they are suggesting colleagues, kaupapa and “this is exactly what held for any resumption of Central discussion about setting petitioned Parliament in 2019 to that rail is the way to go in terms we saw from a really phenomenal young North Island commuter passenger up a Palmerston North to have the Taumarunui stop of carbon. I think there needs to be leader in Kiritapu Allan”, she said. services in the near future. Wellington commuter service, reinstated. a major overhaul with KiwiRail and With women trying to do so much, “we often Passenger trains stopped calling Mayor Robertson said. Until 2012, Taumarunui passenger-service needs. don’t listen to our bodies”. at Te Kuiti and Taumarunui in 2012, The issue in the longer had been serviced by “Rural areas like Te Kuiti, She said it was unacceptable that Maori when KiwiRail changed its business term would be how to connect some form of long-distance Taumarunui and Marton along the women were being affected by cervical cancer model to focus on trains for tourists Palmerston North and Hamilton passenger rail service for over 100 way have been left out of the loop at twice the rate of Pakeha, just because they instead of commuters. with a train service that would serve years. The nearest station where and are not being considered when did not want to undergo an invasive procedure A recent Zoom call between locals. “Going to polytechnic or uni trains still stop is National Park — it comes to creating better and more — the cervical smear. “So if we can address Central North Island mayors, from Te Kuiti to Hamilton would be about 40km away. relevant passenger services for the some of this screening and make it easy to do regional councillors and KiwiRail great, but it’s not as simple as that,” “KiwiRail are reluctant starters region. Te Kuiti is probably a good it at home, why wouldn’t we?” was a case in point, with Waitomo Mayor Robertson said. in providing commuter services — example, along with Taumarunui.” Many did not have the time to get to their District mayor John Robertson “It gets complicated when you they focus on freight because that’s Taumarunui is now reliant on doctor. “Let’s just get a tool so we can get it reporting to councillors that have 19 potential stations between where the demand is,” Cr Kirton a single bus service that arrives out into those families so we can self-test.” restoring commuter passenger Wellington and Auckland.” said. at a time that is out of tune with Ngarewa-Packer said the current screening services to Te Kuiti was a “huge and The existing three-day a week “I argued the point on the basis people wanting to go to work. It is programme was not serving Maori women difficult project”. 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NAPIER — Fruit, meat works and food the borders for processing industries are calling on the Covid-free countries government to open Pacific borders to to come and work tackle what they’re calling their worst in New Zealand for ever labour crisis. next year.” At a media conference in Napier In Hastings, yesterday they demanded more help. Progressive Meats Apples are rotting on the ground at founder Craig many orchards. Hickson said his Chestergrove Orchards owner Bruce company was also Mitchell said he could not find enough short of staff. pickers to pick his royal galas. “This has “The apple crop that you see here been the most represents 10 to 12 months of planning, difficult and most BRUCE MITCHELL investment and work and just days challenging, worst before I came to pick it I had 20 pickers experience with regard to having sign up, and at induction two pickers sufficient people at work,” he said. turned up, so we went into crisis mode.” “We in fact have been short of workers He said it was the worst his family had right through the peak lamb season ever seen. which is a little bit longer than the apple “My family’s been involved for over five season and we still remain short today.” decades and we’ve never experienced a At the Watties factory in Hastings, crisis like this, where we’ve had to walk agricultural manager Bruce Mckay said away from whole blocks of export apples. he was also facing difficulties. ROTTING: Apples are rotting on the ground at a Napier orchard due to the shortage We’ve got export markets that are crying “We’re having to deal with erratic of apple pickers. RNZ picture by Tom Kitchin out for this fruit and we just can’t get it supply of product coming to the factory,” harvested.” he said. “We’re having to deal with staff Orchardist John Bostock said the absenteeisms on a grand scale each day.” been, they are absolutely crucial to the not that might ease some pressure for government’s intentions to get Kiwis on After the Government announced a economy of these countries,” she said. horticulture.” board did not work as well as anticipated. transtasman bubble yesterday some have Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said She also said it was not just a case He called for a plan from the asked why borders to the Pacific Islands the transtasman bubble should open up of New Zealand wanting travel. The Government — and said they wanted it are not open. some space in MIQ. other side had to agree. In some cases, sooner rather than later, ideally in the National Party leader Judith Collins “Now that we don’t have the countries were not even allowing their next two months so they could plan their yesterday called for an immediate travel transtasman bookings — about 1000 citizens to return. harvest. bubble with the Pacific for those reasons. worth — we will be looking at whether or “So it’s actually not just a decision for “We simply haven’t got enough “These countries are being not some of those places can be taken by New Zealand, there are many Pacific available New Zealanders to do the job. extraordinarily hard hit by the lack of other low-risk travellers and specifically neighbours who are part of the RSE It’s very very tough and we’re calling on tourism, but also the RSE workers who the Pacific,” she said yesterday. schemes who do not want open borders at the Government to open the Pacific, open we have working in New Zealand or have “So we are working on whether or this point.” — Radio NZ Goods price Auckland house prices index record

AUCKLAND — ANZ’s World Commodity Price Index — which measures prices received for New Zealand’s main exports — was “sky high” in March, tipped to stall or fall rising 6.1 percent to its highest point since the index began in 1986. In local currency terms the index gained by Anne Gibson, NZ Herald announcement. 7.4 percent, month-on-month, to also reach a record “We have essentially flatlined our house high, supported by a 0.4 percent reduction in the AUCKLAND — Auckland house prices are price outlook for the rest of 2021, made New Zealand dollar Trade Weighted Index, ANZ said. still rocketing up, but bank economists are slight trims to our consumer spending and The gain was mostly driven by high dairy prices. forecasting flattening to falling prices. construction forecasts, and nudged up our “Dairy prices (are being) supported by strong Barfoot and Thompson said yesterday rent outlook,” Tuffley said. global demand, combined with a steady milk supply average prices rose from $1.07 million “That would still mean annual growth in in the main dairy-exporting nations,” ANZ’s agri in February to $1.1m last month and the 2021 of around 9 to 10 percent, compared to economist Susan Kilsby said. “Global shipping costs median went from $1.01m to $1.04m. our view of 15 percent before the housing continue to trend higher, meaning a smaller portion Auckland annual average prices for homes announcement,” Tuffley said. He believes of the overseas returns is making it (to) producers.” sold by the agency rose 11.5 percent and after this year national house prices will The Baltic Dry shipping index — a lead indicator the median rose 13.3 percent. on that for the previous three months.” only rise 3 to 5 percent annually. of economic activity — shot up by 25 percent in “In terms of both prices paid and the Westpac acting chief economist Michael Real Estate Institute acting chief March. NZ exporters were finding it increasingly executive Wendy Alexander said Auckland difficult to source containers and secure space on number of homes sold, this March was the Gordon said the new Government policies ships, Kilsby said. strongest trading month in the company’s announced last month mean “house prices median prices would need to drop by as much as $750,000, to be classified as Dairy prices lifted 12.7 percent in March — their history,” said Peter Thompson, managing could settle around 10 percent lower over highest level in seven years. ANZ’s meat and fibre director of Barfoot and Thompson. the long term”. affordable. “This would mean median prices in index lifted 1.1 percent in March and is now 5.9 “The average price paid in March was Nick Tuffley, ASB chief economist, percent higher than a year ago. Wool prices lifted $1,107,869, up 2.7 percent on the average this week forecast flat national house Auckland would need to be around the sharply in March, gaining 9.9 percent. The forestry price for the previous three months, and the prices for the rest of the year after last $350,000 mark which they haven’t been for index gained 1.9 percent in March. Log prices are median price was $1,048,000, up 5.1 percent month’s Government’s housing policy more than 10 years now,” Alexander says. now the highest since May 2014. — NZ Herald

SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY “It looks like the earnings will be lower to to $1.33 and Summerset Group Holdings was start with and then increase later on, and this down 6c to $11.84. WELLINGTON — The New Zealand Global Clean Energy Index-related funds as the may affect the dividend path. We could see a Mainfreight increased 19c to $67.69. sharemarket posted a solid gain of more rebalancing date on Friday week (for the index) lower dividend to begin with.” Delegat Group gained 26c or 1.81 percent to than half a percent on a day when the volatile draws nearer.” The re-opening stocks were quiet following $4.66. Restaurant Brands picked up 44c or renewable energy stocks settled and corporate Contact rose 15c or 2.21 percent to $6.94 on the announcement of the travel bubble, which 3.41 percent to $13.35 and Scales Corporation news was lacking. trade worth $32.74m, and Meridian was up 12c begins on April 19. Air New Zealand fell 1.5c to was up 4c to $4.59. The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 0.7 percent or 2.29 percent to $5.37 with $39.48m worth of $1.81; Auckland International Airport was down Spark fell 8c to $4.44; Port of Tauranga to 12,487.59. There were 84 gainers and 57 its shares changing hands. 5c to $7.70; Serko shed 23c or 3.29 percent to was down 8c to $7.52. The Warehouse Group decliners over the whole market on heavy Market leader Fisher and Paykel had a strong $6.76; and Tourism Holdings declined 6c or 2.21 declined 9c or 2.42 percent to $3.63. Fellow volume of 85.85 million share transactions day, with a rise of $1.09 or 3.48 percent to $32.42 percent to $2.66. But Millennium and Copthorne retailer Briscoe Group decreased 8c to $5.62 worth $289.84m. on trade worth $54.98. It was a recovery day Hotels New Zealand rose 7c or 2.86 percent to and NZX was down 3c to $2.06 on the eve There was again reasonably strong trading in for a2 Milk, up 20c or 2.39 percent to $8.56; and $2.52. of its latest annual meeting. Sky Network Contact Energy and Meridian as they continue Pushpay Holdings, increasing 7c or 3.48 percent Among other energy stocks, Mercury was up Television has arranged an expanded deal with to face selling from the offshore exchange to $2.08. 12c or 1.92 percent to $6.37. Genesis declined NBCUniversal and its share price edged ahead traded funds, but their share prices held up. But telecommunications company Chorus 7.5c or 2.16 percent to $3.395. Trustpower lost 0.001c to 18.1c. Kiwi Property, whose $3.3 billion “The strength in the energy sector continued to fall, down 22c or 3.25 percent to 8c to $8.22 and Vector decreased 11c or 2.69 portfolio has been revalued by $100m for the underpinned the market today,” said Matt $6.54, having sat at $8.10 on March 5. percent to $3.98. six months ending March, has formed a joint Goodson, managing director of Salt Funds Goodson said there was disappointment over Ryman Healthcare rose 50c or 3.29 percent venture with Tainui Group Holdings to redevelop Management yesterday. “I think there is still the returns Chorus would be getting from its to $15.70. Fellow retirement village operator Centre Place North in Hamilton. Kiwi’s share a fair amount of selling to be done by the regulated fibre base. Oceania Healthcare was up 4c or 3.1 percent price slipped 0.005c to $1.23. — NZ Herald 12 OPINION The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 EDITORIAL LTP — a contradiction in terms Challenges ahead by Clive Bibby would have us believe. The very fact that we objectives that are in harmony with Government appear to have survived the Covid pandemic plans for the rest of the country. We simply can’t for roads upkeep IN order to understand the in better shape than most suggests we are in a do it any other way. relevance of a Long Term Plan, position that allows us to be bold, even though But given this council’s disingenuous record Nearly a fifth of our rates money ratepayers must have faith in our limited natural resources will confine our and previous betrayals, l guess it is asking a bit goes towards maintaining 1900km council’s (elected, non-elected activities to a small group of development much to expect them to acknowledge the reality of roads in mainly rural areas, with representatives and permanent projects that will only succeed with substantial of our position by only including items in the LTP a view to keeping us all connected staff) ability and commitment to central government financial input. that are doable, but are also the ones that will and supporting wellbeing and implementation. It will all depend on the vision for growth have the greatest impact on our economic and economic growth. It is after all (if we are to believe all the hype demonstrated in the next version of the LTP. physical survival as a sovereign region. The council’s Long-Term Plan (LTP) about encouraging and welcoming presentations And that will be determined by councillors in We must not lose hope but, for the above to from the public), arguably the most important particular showing a lot more foresight than they happen, all items must satisfy the criteria that that is now out for consultation attempt at dialogue with the men and women on have in the past. They will need to abandon their sets them apart from the other “nice to have” says “Our roads are expected the street undertaken every three years. demonstrably preferential treatment of some projects that we have focused on for too long. to deteriorate because forestry We are invited and encouraged to have our influential groups who want nothing more than The current climate dictates that they should production is forecast to increase”, say and assured that all opinions will be treated to continue living in a manner to which they all: hence another proposed hike in the with respect, irrespective of who is making the have become accustomed, with you and l the * be an integral part of our development plans forestry roading differential, and the submission or whatever the topic they have ratepayers picking up the bill. in mitigation against the threat to our economy inclusion of farm foresters in this chosen. (See Gisborne Herald editorial, April 1.) That sort of reprehensible behaviour can from climate change. rating for areas of 20 hectares or If only it were true. Sadly, you’d have to be a no longer be tolerated if we are serious about * where possible, take advantage of state more of plantation forest. supreme optimist to believe that it might be. choosing a pathway that will benefit all people funding offers — particularly if the project is The draft 10-year LTP also notes You don’t have to be particularly bright to living within the Tairawhiti regional boundaries. likely to help remove significant parts of the understand the parameters that will determine So, let’s get down to the sort of projects that district from a state of dependency that puts that a limited roads maintenance what we can and cannot do, given the limited are not only necessary for achieving those goals, too much of a burden on our scarce financial budget often gets used on flood options we have at our disposal. However, but are also the ones that will be easiest to resources through an expanded rates bill. repairs rather than important even though we do face serious threats to our complete — based on the support we can expect * benefit as many sectors of the community maintenance, and that with climate existence, it isn’t all bad news. from our political masters. as possible and continue to do so long after the change the council expects heavier In reality this is not a straight jacket, as some You will note that l am trying to establish initial construction stages are completed. and more frequent winter rains so “we need to be prepared”. “Thanks to Government investment of over $84 million in the last three Misinformation matters Covering Blowout years, we’ve lifted the overall state Re: Shot in the arm all the vaccine based on trustworthy of our roads back to basic levels, that’s required, April 1 information. The problem is blundering but we still face great challenges to column. anti-vaxxers sharing total lies, all of SH35 keep them to a good standard.” Hey buddy — just how do half-truths with no context or at How ridiculious, now the council With no extra government funding anti-vaxers “endanger the the very least, misinformation. and SH2 a is blaming Covid-19 for its $3m like this expected, “our investment rest of us”? Get your shot The reason that is a problem is budget blowout on the pool project. and then you are protected because it puts other people off, People can’t keep blaming Covid-19 levels will be significantly lower, so for their stuff-ups. I just hope this we have to make tough decisions”. — right? The fact someone for no good reason. priority else does not have the Nobody is forcing anyone to doesn’t come from our rates money. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport shot should not matter to have the vaccine and although Also, our East Coast communities Agency’s “funding assistance rate” you in the least. I thought I’m fiercely pro-vax, I’m also pro- Re: Better connectivity for only get a pittance for our for local road projects is also these vaccines are meant informed consent and personal rural users, April 3 story. playground upgrades. Every dropping from 68 to 66 percent. The to work, so if someone not choice. However, the definition Could we get a map and occasion we are told that “you can combined budget for the council and having one is still a threat I of “informed” seems to differ timetable for the new towers only spend this amount of money, Waka Kotahi (which oversees state suggest you take it up with between anti-vaxxers and medical please? because we have to apply for the highway activities, fully funded from the manufacturer. And stop professionals who actually know Covering the entirety of funding”. Also, “you only get the trying to put other people what they’re talking about. SH35 and SH2 feels like it same amount of money as your the National Land Transport Fund) should be a priority. While neigbour, not any more”. Why can’t for the next three years is $189m. down for not thinking like Ask your GP or nurse if you you, it makes you sound like have any concerns or questions, significant dead zones remain we be factored into the overall The council’s preferred option in along these increasingly funding budget? I’m sure our the draft LTP is to spend an average a jerk. and don’t believe everything you TIM STEWART read from anti-vaxxers. They’re popular routes, the risk of communities would love to have a of $16m a year over the next 10 not a reliable source. timely information getting to nice swimming pool for our tamariki. years on maintaining our roads. This Hi Tim, the problem is not and from emergency services involves a rates increase of people who choose not to have AIMEE MILNE remains. PHILLY STRAIGHT 1.6 percent a year, no extra debt, MANU CADDIE OUTTA TE ARAROA and a decrease in levels of service in some areas. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS “It’s becoming more expensive Opposing views to do this work, so we may need Re: Endeavour for Uawa, April 7 to change how we maintain some story. Congratulations roads to ensure safe access across As a result of the new Endeavour Reasonable, practical Re: Two kicking stereotypes into models not going back in their the entire network . . . to make touch, April 7 story. original positions, something clearly I feel obliged to write in only has to ring me as I am roading costs more affordable, we Now that’s a story worth reading! the majority of submitters wanted, support of Joanne (February well known to never pose a may revert some sealed roads with Congratulations — very proud to I will never again contribute to 19 and 23 letters). Just problem without reasonable, low traffic numbers to metal. read of your staunch decision-making another Gisborne project. because Lara and Clive wish practical answers — quite “With this option, we also plan Erutini. to quibble like spoilt primary unlike some of his other Never give up and never confine to spend about $9m on priority M. HILLS, Tauranga school kids, so they can see contributors. safety improvements such as speed yourself to one pathway. Always be their name in the paper three open, flexible and determined to mould reduction and $18m on making the Not a great idea at all, enough said . . . times a week, is no reason GRAHAM GIBSON the pathway that will suit you and network more resilient and adapting stop looking for places to put this evil why the editor should inflict your potential future endeavours. Look to climate change.” land-taking boat model and plastering such puerile squabbling on PS: My ego is satisfied forward to following and supporting it anywhere you want. It carries a nasty his readers. if my name is in the paper The draft LTP also outlines an your journey! option of increasing budgets for history — leave it down. If he is short of letters a few times per year, not renewals and maintenance from CHASE MATETE ARLOUISE BROOKING to fill this page, the editor nightly. 2025, to an average annual spend [email protected] of $17.5m over the 10 years of the LTP — with an average rates impact ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. of a 2 percent increase a year, ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. taking on $5.57m more debt, and ■ Always include full name and contact details. ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. maintaining levels of service. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 WORLD 13 Third round of US-Iraq talks No timetable for withdrawal of troops, focus shifted to training and advisory roles

BAGHDAD — The mission of US politician. forces in Iraq has shifted to training and The two Iraqi officials and the Shiite advisory roles, allowing for redeployment politician all spoke on condition of of combat forces remaining in the anonymity because they were not country, US and Iraq delegates said authorised to talk to reporters. on Wednesday, after a third round of US-Iraq ties plummeted after a strategic US-Iraq talks. Washington-directed airstrike that killed Statements issued by both sides, Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in however, said the timing of such a Baghdad last year. At the time, outraged redeployment would be determined Shiite lawmakers passed a non-binding in upcoming technical talks, without resolution to end US troop presence in specifying when they would take place. Iraq. They also stressed the need for continued Iraqi and US officials have said they security cooperation. support a scheduled withdrawal from The talks — held virtually because of Iraq but questions remain over timings the pandemic — began in June under and the scope of the threat posed by the the Trump administration. Wednesday’s Islamic State group. According to the round, the first under President Joe Pentagon, the number of US troops in Biden, centred on an array of issues, Iraq has dropped to about 2500 over the including the presence of US troops in past months. Iraq. TROOPS MAINTAIN PRESENCE: A US Army soldier guards a position at Camp Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hassan Iraq had requested the latest round, Swift in northern Iraq. Iraq’s prime minister on Wednesday asked the Iranian said in a statement during Wednesday’s partly in response to pressure from leadership to rein in Iran-backed militias in Iraq, ahead of another round of strategic talks that Iraq still needs US support Shiite political factions and militias talks with US. AP file picture related to training, arming and advising loyal to Iran that have lobbied for the its military. remaining US troops to leave Iraq. Iraqi military spokesman Brig Gen leaders to rein in Iran-backed militias Iraqis, particularly under former Participants included US Secretary Yahya Rasool said later that Prime in Iraq and suggested he would confront President Donald Trump, have often of State Anthony Blinken and Under Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has the factions, two Iraqi officials said on felt squeezed and pressured by both Secretary of State for Political Affairs ordered the formation of a committee Wednesday. In the note, al-Kadhimi their allies, the US and Iran. Tehran, David Hale, and Iraqi Foreign Minister that would hold technical talks with the threatened to “announce clearly who for instance, seeks billions of dollars in Fuad Hassan. American side to approve “mechanisms backs these groups”, the officials said. payment for crucial gas and electricity A State Department statement and timings” related to the redeployment. It was not immediately clear who supplies to Iraq. Iraqi officials say the following the talks said that with Al-Kadhimi has walked a tightrope as the message was given to. The timing money is sitting idle in an account at increasing capacity of Iraqi security he negotiates with the Americans while suggested al-Kadhimi, who has appeared the Trade Bank of Iraq because of US forces, the mission of US and coalition coming under growing pressure from powerless in confronting the militias, was restrictions and fears of sanctions. forces “has now transitioned to one local militias loyal to Tehran. looking to appease the Americans ahead In a positive sign, the Biden focused on training and advisory tasks, Last week, a convoy of heavily armed of Wednesday’s talks. administration last month permitted thereby allowing for the redeployment of Shiite militiamen drove openly through The message led to a two-day visit a 120-day sanctions waiver for Iraq to any remaining combat forces from Iraq.” Baghdad, denouncing the US presence this week by the Iranian Revolutionary continue importing energy from Iran, The Pentagon press secretary, John and threatening to cut off al-Kadhimi’s Guard’s Quds Force chief Ismail Qaani the maximum time frame allowed. Kirby, said Wednesday’s statement does ear, a display that clearly sought to to Baghdad, where he met with militia Waiver renewals under Trump were not represent an agreement to begin a undermine the premier. and Shiite political leaders and called for often for shorter periods and laden with further withdrawal of US forces. Angered, al-Kadhimi asked Iran’s calm, according to a senior Iraqi Shiite conditions. — AP At least 581 killed since coup in Myanmar BRIEFS YANGON — Security forces on ONGOING PROTEST: than held their own. Four of them Wednesday stormed a town in Anti-coup protesters died that night, but so did an equal Ramadan curfew in Morocco northwestern Myanmar where some flash the three-fingered number of the enemy, including RABAT — Moroccan authorities decided on residents had used homemade symbol of resistance an officer or two. The protesters Wednesday to enforce a night-time curfew during hunting rifles to resist the military’s while holding slogans also managed to wound 17 of their the holy month of Ramadan because of a recent February seizure of power, killing at bearing pictures of heavily armed attackers.” rise in Covid-19 cases, as scientists announced least 11 civilians and injuring many deposed leader Aung The protesters, who have the discovery of a new local variant of the virus. others, local news reports said. San Suu Kyi during organised themselves in a “Kalay A curfew from 8pm to 6am has been in place The online news site a demonstration in Civil Army,” inflicted more casualties since December, and the Moroccan government Khonumthung Burmese said the Yangon, Myanmar. in the following days, it said. decided to extend it through Ramadan, which attack on Kalay began before dawn. AP picture Daily protests against military starts on April 13 in Morocco. Videos on the site included what rule continued on Wednesday in Countries around the Mideast imposed some appeared to be sounds of rifle fire, Security forces have killed at residents took up simple but deadly other cities and towns, including virus restrictions and curfews for Ramadan last high-calibre weapons and grenade least 581 protesters and bystanders homemade hunting rifles. Mogok in central Myanmar, and year, and several are considering, or renewing, explosions. Posts on social media through to Tuesday in their Myanmar Now reported on Bago, northeast of Yangon, where restrictions this year. — AP said rocket-propelled grenades were crackdown on protests against the Tuesday that protesters in Kalay had social media posts said security used in the attack, but provided no February 1 coup that ousted the set up neighbourhood strongholds forces fired live ammunition at Covid cases spike in India evidence. elected government of Aung San and inflicted casualties on the demonstrators. The Irrawaddy news NEW DELHI — India reported a record daily The news site said that in addition Suu Kyi, according to the Assistance security forces. site reported two deaths in Bago. surge in new coronavirus cases for the second to the seven fatalities, many people Association for Political Prisoners, It said that on March 28, when Dozens burned a Chinese flag time in four days on Wednesday, while New Delhi, were wounded and arrested in the which monitors casualties and the army sought to attack Kalay, and marched in Yangon’s Ahlone Mumbai and dozens of other cities announced town. Over half the town’s population arrests. protesters in the town and nearby township calling for a boycott of they are imposing curfews to try to slow the are members of the Chin ethnic Nearly all of the protests have villages put up fierce resistance. Chinese-made products. Many soaring infections. minority. been non-violent, but as police and The attack took place a day after protesters believe that Beijing is The rise of 115,736 coronavirus cases reported Most of the deaths occurred in the soldiers have increased their use of the junta’s forces killed more than backing the military regime with in the past 24 hours tops the 103,844 infections morning, but more were reported in lethal force, some participants have 110 people around the country, the economic and political support, reported on Sunday. Fatalities rose by 630, the the afternoon, bringing the total to armed themselves with homemade highest single-day death toll since including the threat of a veto at the highest daily amount since November, driving the 11, according to the news sites — weapons such as gasoline bombs the coup. UN Security Council against any confirmed death toll in the country above 166,000. The Irrawaddy and Myanmar Now. for self-defence. In Kalay, some The report said protesters “more international sanctions. — AP The federal government has so far refused to impose a nationwide lockdown to contain the latest surge but has asked states to decide on imposing local restrictions. “The pandemic isn’t UK offers alternative jab to under-30s amid clot worry over and there is no scope for complacency,” Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Twitter. He LONDON — Under-30s in the UK (MHRA) found: from this urged people to get vaccinated. — AP are to be offered an alternative Covid •฀The฀79฀cases฀and฀19฀deaths฀occurred฀ Meanwhile, the EU’s medicines vaccine to the AstraZeneca jab due to after 20 million doses were administered regulator says unusual blood clots Brazil ignores lockdown calls the evidence linking it to rare blood — giving a risk of about four in one should be listed as a possible but very RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair clots. million of developing a blood clot, and rare side effect of the AstraZeneca jab, Bolsonaro said on Wednesday there would be The recommendation comes after a one in a million of dying but the benefits outweighed the risks. “no national lockdown,” ignoring growing calls review by the UK drugs regulator found •฀Nearly฀two-thirds฀of฀the฀cases฀of฀ Some European countries have from health experts a day after the nation saw that by the end of March, 79 people rare clots were seen in women restricted the vaccine’s use. its highest number of Covid-19 deaths in 24 had suffered rare blood clots after •฀The฀people฀who฀died฀were฀aged฀ The World Health Organisation said hours since the pandemic began. Brazil’s Health vaccination — 19 of whom had died. between 18 and 79, with three of them the link between the vaccine and blood Ministry registered 4195 deaths on Tuesday. The regulator said this was not proof aged under 30 clots was “plausible” but not confirmed, “We’re not going to accept this politics of stay the jab had caused the clots. All the recorded cases occurred after adding that the clotting incidents were home and shut everything down,” Bolsonaro said, But it said the link was getting firmer. the first dose, although the lower “very rare” among nearly 200 million resisting the pressure in a speech in the city of The review by the Medicines and number of second doses meant it was not people who have received the jab Chapeco in Santa Catarina state. “There will be no Healthcare products Regulatory Agency possible to draw any conclusions worldwide. — BBC national lockdown.” — AP 14 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 Taiwan will fight ‘to the very last day’ if China attacks TAIPEI — Taiwan’s foreign minister indefinitely. to the island’s security as matters of pineapple farmers in hopes of weakening on Wednesday said the island will defend “On the one hand they want to charm “grave concern.” their support for the island’s government. itself “to the very last day” if attacked by the Taiwanese people by sending their China’s military said on Monday the Chinese diplomatic pressure has been China. condolences, but at the same time they new naval drills were meant to help it growing also, reducing the number of Joseph Wu said China’s attempts at are also sending their military aircraft “safeguard national sovereignty, security Taiwan’s formal diplomatic allies to just conciliation while engaging in military and military and development 15 and shutting its representatives out intimidation are sending “mixed signals” vessels closer to interests,” terms of the World Health Assembly and other to the island’s residents. Taiwan, aimed often interpreted major international forums. China claims Taiwan as its own at intimidating We fill fight a war if we need as being directed at Taiwan has responded by boosting territory, to be won over peacefully or by Taiwan’s people,” Wu to‘ fight a war, and if we need Taiwan’s leadership its high-tech industries and unofficial force. said at a ministry to defend ourselves to the very that has refused to foreign relations, particularly with its key Wu noted China flew 10 warplanes briefing. give in to Beijing’s partners the US, Japan and others, and into Taiwan’s air defence identification “The Chinese last day, then we will defend demands that it by building up its own defence industries, zone on Monday and deployed an aircraft are sending very ourselves to the very last day. recognise the island including a submarine development carrier group for exercises near Taiwan. mixed signals to — Joseph Wu’ as part of Chinese programme, while buying upgraded “We are willing to defend ourselves, the Taiwanese territory. warplanes, missiles and other military that’s without any question,” Wu told people and I would Taiwan and China hardware from the US. reporters. “We fill fight a war if we need characterise that as split amid civil Meanwhile, the US Navy says the to fight a war, and if we need to defend self-defeating,” Wu said. war in 1949, and most Taiwanese favour carrier Theodore Roosevelt and its strike ourselves to the very last day, then we The vast improvements in China’s maintaining the current state of de facto group re-entered the South China Sea on will defend ourselves to the very last day.” military capabilities and its increasing independence while engaging in robust Saturday to “conduct routine operations.” China does not recognise Taiwan’s activity around Taiwan have raised economic exchanges with the mainland. It is the second time the strike group democratically elected government, and concerns in the US, which is legally China has created conditions for has entered the waterway this year as leader Xi Jinping has said “unification” bound to ensure Taiwan is capable of greater economic integration, while also part of its 2021 deployment to the US 7th between the sides cannot be put off defending itself and to regard all threats targeting some communities such as Fleet area of operations. — AP ‘Ready to strengthen anti-terrorist potential’ Russia to boost ties with Pakistan, supply military gear Riot police keep ISLAMABAD — Russia’s foreign Lavrov arrived in Pakistan on made Covid-19 Sputnik V vaccine, protesters away minister on Wednesday said Moscow Tuesday from neighbouring India, with and expressed a desire to eventually and Islamabad will boost ties in the which Moscow has had a long and solid manufacture it in Pakistan. He said from far-right rally fight against terrorism, with Russia relationship. The apparent reset in Pakistan also wanted Russian expertise providing unspecified military equipment Pakistani-Russian relations, however, is to modernise its antiquated railway MADRID — Spanish police used batons to Pakistan and the two holding joint by contrast a more recent phenomena. system as well as its energy sector. on Wednesday to prevent protesters from exercises at sea and in the mountains. Pakistan was a staging arena in the Lavrov also held meetings with Prime clashing with supporters of the far-right Vox Sergey Lavrov spoke on the second 1980s for anti-communist Afghan rebels Minister Imran Khan. party, which chose to hold a campaign rally day of a two-day trip to Pakistan. It’s the aided by the US to oust the Soviet Union, The visit underlines the waning in a traditional left-wing Madrid district. first visit by a Russian foreign minister which in 1989 negotiated an end to its influence of the United States in the Scuffles started when the national leader in nine years, part of a warming of frosty 10-year occupation of Afghanistan. region, while Russian and Chinese clout of Vox, Santiago Abascal, approached a relations. It comes as Moscow seeks A statement from the Pakistani grows, says Michael Kugelman, Deputy crowd gathered to protest the party rally in to increase its stature in the region, military after Lavrov’s talks with Director of the Asia Programme at the the working-class Vallecas neighbourhood. particularly in Afghanistan, where it Pakistan’s army chief, Gen. Qamar Javed US-based Wilson Centre. Riot police charged several hundred seeks to inject itself as a key player in Bajwa, said they discussed “enhanced “There’s a good reason why this is the protesters to keep them away from Abascal efforts to find a peaceful end to decades defence and security cooperation, regional first Russian foreign minister visit to and other members of his party, that’s of war. security, particularly the Afghan peace Islamabad for nearly a decade: Russia- campaigning ahead of the May 4 regional “We stand ready to strengthen the anti- process.” Pakistan relations are on the ascent,” he elections in the area that includes the terrorist potential of Pakistan, including Bajwa also reportedly told Lavrov that said in an interview. He also noted a new Spanish capital. by supplying Pakistan with special Pakistan wants regional cooperation, 25-year development agreement between Vox is hoping to get enough support to military equipment,” Lavrov said, without though he did not mention Pakistan’s Iran and China. prove key to the conservative Popular Party going into detail about the equipment. uneasy relationship with neighbour Pakistan also is a key player in staying in power in the powerful region. Washington is reviewing an India. Earlier this year the nuclear- China’s Belt and Road Initiative — a Vox erupted into Spain’s national agreement it signed more than a year armed neighbours renewed their massive, cross-continental infrastructure parliament in 2019. Its 52 parliament ago with the Taliban as it rethinks a commitment to a ceasefire along their development project aimed at expanding members makes it the third-largest party in May 1 withdrawal of US troops from troubled border which separates the China’s commercial connections globally. the 350-seat legislature. It has also gained Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Moscow has disputed Kashmir territory. “America will soon be ceding important ground in several regional legislatures. stepped up its involvement there and Meanwhile, Russia is also building a real estate to its top rivals,” said The party supports rolling back the hosted talks last month between the gas pipeline between the southern port Kugelman. devolution of power to Spain’s regional Taliban and senior Afghan government city of Karachi and eastern Lahore. “That’s the cost of an impending US governments. It blasts unauthorised officials. Lavrov suggested another high- Pakistan’s Foreign minister Shah withdrawal from the region. But with the immigration and feminists, and wants to roll level meeting could again be held in Mahmood Qureshi said Islamabad will US intent on pulling back, it is seemingly back gender violence laws. — AP Moscow. also buy 5 million doses of the Russian a cost it is willing to bear.” — AP Iranian ship reportedly attacked in the Red Sea DUBAI — An Iranian ship believed to be a SUSPECTED Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz, while base for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard ATTACK: A satellite refusing to say if his country launched the and anchored for years in the Red Sea off Yemen photo shows the attack, described Iran and its regional allies as has been attacked, Tehran acknowledged on Iranian cargo ship a major threat. “Israel must continue to defend Wednesday. MV Saviz in the Red itself,” Gantz told journalists. “Any place we find Iranian Foreign Ministry suspected the attack Sea off the coast an operational challenge and necessity, we will on the MV Saviz to have been carried out by of Yemen. The continue to act.” Israel — though Tehran did not immediately cargo ship, believed Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency, blame its regional archenemy. The assault came to be a base for believed to be close to the Guard, reported that as Iran and world powers sat down in Vienna the paramilitary a limpet mine planted on Saviz’s hull caused for the first talks about the US potentially Revolutionary the blast. A limpet mine is a type of naval mine rejoining the tattered deal aimed at curbing Iran’s Guard has been that is attached to the side of a ship, usually by nuclear programme, showing events outside the attacked. a diver. It later explodes, and can significantly negotiations could derail those efforts. Picture supplied damage a vessel. Iran did not blame anyone for The ship’s long presence in the region, by Planet Labs Inc the attack and said Iranian officials likely would repeatedly criticised by Saudi Arabia, has offer more information in the coming days. come as the West and UN experts say Iran has Bab el-Mandeb strait, a crucial chokepoint in necessary measures through international At the United Nations, spokesman Stephane provided arms and support to Yemen’s Houthi international shipping. A statement attributed to authorities.” Dujarric expressed concern over the Saviz rebels in that country’s years-long war. Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh In an earlier state TV statement, an anchor incident and urged “concerned parties, including denies arming the Houthis, though components described the ship as a commercial vessel. cited a New York Times story, which quoted an countries in the region, to exercise maximum found in the rebels’ weaponry link back to Tehran. “Fortunately, no casualties were reported anonymous US official telling the newspaper that restraint and refrain from taking any escalatory Iran previously described the Saviz as aiding and technical investigations are under way,” Israel informed America it carried out an attack actions and, in particular, to respect their in “anti-piracy” efforts in the Red Sea and the Khatibzadeh said. “Our country will take all on Tuesday morning on the vessel. obligations under international law.” — AP The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 WORLD 15 ‘It’s a race against the clock’ Boat, snowmobile, camel: Vaccine reaches world’s far corners PORTLAND, Maine — After enduring 40-knot The vaccines were first sent to the nearest winds and freezing sea spray, jostled healthcare town, Morigaon, before they were driven the final providers arrived wet and cold on two Maine leg by car. People from a nearby island were islands in the North Atlantic late last month to brought to the health centre by boat, and lined conduct coronavirus vaccinations. up to get vaccinated. By the end of the day, 67 As they came ashore on Little Cranberry Island, had received a shot, with officials planning to population 65, residents danced with excitement. vaccinate 800 more within the next three days. “It’s a historic day for the island,” said Kaitlyn In Brazil, remote Amazon communities Miller, who joined a friend in belting out “I’m not presented a challenge that meant travelling for giving away my shot!” from the Broadway show hours on small planes and boats. Like many Hamilton when the crew arrived. remote locales, getting the vaccine to the villages Around the world, it is taking extra effort and was important because most jungle communities ingenuity to ensure the vaccine gets to remote have only basic medical facilities that aren’t locations. That means shipping it by boat to equipped to treat severe Covid-19 cases. islands, by snowmobile to Alaska villages and via Just like in other parts of the world, including complex waterways through the Amazon in Brazil. the US, healthcare workers had to overcome the Before it’s over, drones, motorcycles, elephants, challenge of persuading some villagers that it was horses and camels will have been used to deliver safe and important to get the shot. it to the world’s far corners, said Robin Nandy, REMOTE VACCINATIONS: Luis Alves Nogueira, 74, receives a dose of the Oxford- “Vaccine hesitancy is a complex issue and it’s chief of immunisation for UNICEF. AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the Pupuri community along the Purus River, in the extremely important that high quality information “This is unprecedented in that we’re trying Labrea municipality, Amazonas state, Brazil. AP picture is provided to all groups within society,” said a to deliver a new vaccine to every country in the spokesperson for the public-private partnership world in the same calendar year,” he said. to have an infrastructure in place through health corporation delivered thousands of doses GAVI, formerly the Global Alliance for Vaccines Although the vaccination roll-out has been the systems they use to conduct childhood to 47 villages in a month. In one village, residents and Immunisation, which is focused on improving choppy in much of the world and some places are vaccinations for measles and other diseases, were anguished after Covid-19 killed one person vaccinations in poor countries. still waiting for their first doses, there’s an urgent Nandy said. and sickened two others, including the local In Maine, there was relief when the century-old push to inoculate people in hard-to-reach places In the rough and roadless terrain of health worker. Seacoast Mission took on the task of getting the that may not have had Covid-19 outbreaks but southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim “People were just really desperate to get vaccine to the islands. also may not be well equipped to deal with them Health Corp. used chartered planes and vaccinated there, and it was pretty emotional to For islanders, getting to the mainland in the if they do. snowmobiles this winter to deliver the vaccine to just kind of be able to bring something to them, best of circumstances would’ve meant a day-long “It’s a race against the clock,” said Sharon nearly four dozen villages spread out over an area to protect them,” said Dr Ellen Hodges, the health trip to get the vaccine. Rough weather can delay Daley, medical director of the Maine Seacoast the size of Oregon. corporation’s chief of staff. ferries and mailboats, leaving residents stuck for Mission, which is providing shots on seven The vaccination effort there began in In India, workers recently trekked to the tiny days. And some are too infirm to travel. islands off the Maine coast. December, when temperatures still hovered village of Bahakajari, a village along the mighty “Life on the islands is remote. And it’s isolated. And though coronavirus vaccinations can around minus 20 to minus 34 degrees Celsius and Brahmaputra River in the remote northeastern And I think that isolation is both the attraction but present unique challenges, including adequate workers had to ensure the vaccine didn’t freeze in state of Assam, to start vaccinating its nearly the heart of the challenge,” said John Zavodny, refrigeration, healthcare providers are fortunate the syringe needles. 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Verna McFelin’s memoir was One neighbour told The New Zealand about her family’s struggle Herald that they had run outside after while her husband Paul hearing gunshots being fired at a house on McFelin was serving time in Hinau Street at about 1.30am. prison and about his family A police cordon remained in place at the suffering the consequences Hinau Street property, where two police of a crime that his wife and officers were guarding the scene. children did not commit. The neighbour said he had run out and Although the Oamaru joined other neighbours who had already community was supportive, the gathered out on the street after hearing the McFelin family experienced gunshots. their own social and Police arrived and took statements from institutional barriers linked to them all. Paul McFelin’s imprisonment. The neighbour said all four shots were Gloria Kong, then aged 14, aimed at one single Hinau Street house. was kidnapped at gunpoint The glass front door bore a bullet hole from the family home in June from the incident. 1983 by Paul McFelin, his Neighbours were also woken to a single sister Karen and two others. gunshot on Sunday night. They demanded $120,000 The shot had been fired at the house next and threatened to kill her if door. police were called, resulting in Police arrived but had gone before they a media blackout until Gloria woke in the morning, he said. was able to call her father “They must have got the wrong address.” from a farm near where she The neighbour described the property as was being kept 38 hours later. a “party house” and said there was always Two weeks later, the a diverse group of people visiting. kidnappers were arrested. “People come and go (from the house) all Paul McFelin was sentenced day,” he said. to 11-and a-half years in Another couple told The New Zealand prison for what the judge Herald that they had heard a car idling described at the time as the outside their house just after 1am, so the most publicised crime in living man looked out of his window and, in the memory. pitch-black darkness, spotted two figures The book launch was heading towards the garage at the right of scheduled to take place at the the Hinau Street house. Oamaru Library tomorrow “Then I saw a flame and thought, ‘s*** that evening but was cancelled by looks like a fire bomb’, so I called the cops. the Waitaki District Libraries “The next thing I knew, a guy went to manager Jenny Bean last the car and came back with a shotgun and week. started firing at the house,” the man said. Ms Bean said complaints KIDNAPPED AT GUNPOINT: Gloria Kong is taken from the Oamaru Police Station by her father, He watched as the pair then returned to had been made by various Jimmy Kong, after being freed following a massive manhunt in June 1983. NZ Herald file pictures the car and fled in a dark coloured sedan. sources and through different “They just took off.” channels, and relayed to her by Another resident was still awake when he library staff. heard “bang, bang, bang, bang” and then a Another reason was a lack of car speeding off. staffing. After hearing the gunshot that had been She said the library fired at the house earlier in the week, he normally did not hold events said he was pretty sure what the sound was. on Friday evenings and was He and his mother went outside struggling to juggle its roster to investigate and were met by other to accommodate the launch. neighbours who had nervously started The cancellation did not congregating on the street and had already reflect Verna McFelin’s work called 111. and the library would stock The woman who lived in the house the book, Ms Bean said. walked down the driveway before returning Verna McFelin said she had back to her house to wait for police, he said. decided, out of respect, not to It is understood the woman’s two sons hold an event in Oamaru. are frequent visitors to the property and She would instead there are often large groups of people livestream her Christchurch congregating there. event on April 22, at 7pm. CCTV footage captured by a neighbouring The book follows her property showed a sedan heading along experience from the time of Hinau Street before looping back and her husband’s arrest until Verna McFelin stopping outside the house. 1988, when she co-founded This morning, the woman who lived at the Pillars, an organisation that house remained at the property. supported families of those realised her family was Police were stopping vehicles as they incarcerated. one of many struggling HIGH-PROFILE MANHUNT: The police hunt for Gloria Kong emerged from a long driveway belonging In those five years, she with the prison system and and her abductors brought national attention and is still to the house at the rear of the one that was and her children experienced experiencing social isolation. painfully remembered by the Oamaru community. shot at. bullying, shame, and difficulty Before Pillars was started, A police media spokesperson said police finding accommodation. Verna McFelin went through religious person when she Her husband has been out of responded to reports of a firearm being She and her family moved a transformation from anger founded Pillars — it was an prison for 30 years now. discharged on Hinau Street in Hamilton at from town to town, following towards her husband to what organisation for all prisoners’ Verna McFelin continued to 1.20am this morning. her husband from prison to she described as a “faith families. run Pillars until July of last No injuries were reported. prison, until finally settling in journey”. A big part of what the year. She was therefore chief Police were still making inquiries. Christchurch. However, she said she organisation offered was executive of the organisation — The New Zealand Herald During this time, she had not identified as a mentoring for children. for 32 years. 20 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 Officer’s final resting place confirmed 103 years on

AUCKLAND —The grave of an unknown been found if it was not for the digitalisation New Zealand Army officer buried in Belgium programmes carried out recently by Archives has finally been solved after 103 years. New Zealand and the National Library. The grave, number I.E.20 at the Dochy The NZDF team found evidence that the Farm New British Cemetery, has now been bodies of Captain Parry and Sergeant Donald confirmed as the final resting place of Captain McLean were found lying close together on Ernest Charles Parry of the first Battalion the battlefield by other members of their Auckland Infantry Regiment. battalion. He was killed on October 16, 1917 at the It said it appeared the bodies were buried Battle of Passchendaele. together on the battlefield and when they Captain Parry, who was from Paeroa, is were recovered for reburial at Douchy Farm commemorated on the New Zealand Tyne Cot Cemetery, the graves concentration unit was Memorial to the missing but until now had no only able to identify Sergeant McLean and an known grave. unknown New Zealand Captain. He will now finally get a headstone but his Buck said before it could be confirmed as name will remain on the Tyne Cot memorial Parry’s grave, they had to eliminate it was not as it is the policy of the Commonwealth the grave of four other New Zealand Infantry War Graves Commission that names not be captains killed in the same area who had no removed once they have been engraved into known resting place. the memorial. The Commonwealth War Graves Captain Parry’s grave was confirmed by Commission said Captain Parry was the a painstaking review of historical material first successful identification case for a New by New Zealand Defence Force historians Zealand casualty it was aware of. after an initial case put forward by overseas There are 6290 New Zealanders who served MYSTERY RESOLVED: Above, the grave researchers. during World War 1 who have no known grave. (number I.E.20) at the Dochy Farm New NZDF historian Matthew Buck said the Captain Parry had two young sons. Both British Cemetery, has now been confirmed identification was based on two key sources. served in the Royal New Zealand Airforce as the final resting place of Captain Ernest “We had some pages added to the war during World War 2. Charles Parry. diary of his battalion and a letter from one One of them, Flight Sergeant Joseph Parry, Right, Captain Ernest Charles Parry of the of his comrades published in the Ohinemuri was killed on active duty flying with the RAF’s first Battalion Auckland Infantry Regiment. Gazette in 1917.” 99 squadron on September 29, 1941. He has Pictures supplied by NZDF He said it was unlikely either would have no known grave. — RNZ ‘I’M DREADING WINTER’ More than 800 Wairarapa homes at risk of flooding

WAIRARAPA — More than 800 FEARING A “Drainage improvements are also Wairarapa homes are known to be at risk FLOODED FUTURE: planned in the area, along with the water of flooding in a storm. And the cost to Aerial shot of the 1976 and wastewater infrastructure upgrades,” homeowners could exceed $40 million in floods in Wairarapa. Hopman said. Masterton alone. According to a Greater The regional council is further As days become shorter and nights Wellington Regional quantifying regional flood risk so it can be longer, residents in flood-prone areas are Council spokesperson, properly managed. worried about how winter weather will about 590 properties “Greater Wellington is working on affect them. in urban Masterton updating flood hazard modelling for A Greater Wellington Regional Council were at risk in a one- the Upper Wairarapa, Greytown and spokesperson said about 590 properties in in-100-year flood, with Carterton,” a spokesperson said. urban Masterton were at risk in a one-in- about 130 properties “Work is under way with the Greytown 100-year flood, with about 130 properties in urban Greytown and Carterton communities on plans in urban Greytown possibly also affected. possibly also affected. which incorporate the components of In addition to this, the spokesperson said Picture from Floodplain Management Plans. about 4500 hectares and a further 120 Wairarapa Archive “We are working with the Wellington properties in “upper Wairarapa” could be Region Emergency Management Office affected as well. to review and improve flood warning Estimates were not available for to rain hard, the water comes into my been filled in. and joint response procedures across the Martinborough, Featherston or Carterton. property. I have a stormwater drain that “A lot of houses are affected. It comes region,” the spokesperson said. Damage in urban Masterton alone runs through my property. back to the council,” she said. The regional council was working would be about $35m, with a further “I’ve had the council here on several Chamberlain said a Masterton District with mana whenua, communities and $6.5m in rural damage expected. occasions because when it floods it comes Council representative had been to the landowners to manage the risks and The cost would include damaged through the garden and under my house. property after last year’s flooding. effects of flooding and erosion. infrastructure, the clean-up and The water then sits under my house,” she “He said there was a lot of water and “We do this in a number of ways, emergency services’ costs. said. they were going to help me fix it. Since including giving advice about flood hazard Intangible damages would vary. The Chamberlain said the council had then, I have not heard a thing and soon and how to avoid it in new developments, spokesperson said flood risk was a visited her property a few times, but the it’s going to be winter,” she said. providing flood warning, and working constant reality for Wairarapa, because of problem had not been fixed. “They know the situation and they need with civil defence on emergency response. geography and the proximity of rivers to In November last year her property had to deal with it. Also, managing flood risk to existing properties and towns. flooded badly. “It’s really horrible. I’m dreading development through building stop banks, “Greytown, Featherston, Carterton “It comes from up the road; I have no winter.” and river stabilisation works including and Masterton are on river floodplains, clue where it comes from. It could happen Chamberlain’s neighbour Scott Wallace using rock and planting willows and other notably from the Ruamahanga, Waipoua, within 20 minutes. I’ve stood here and said his property also regularly flooded. erosion stabilising plants. Waingawa, Waiohine, Mangatarere, and watched the water rise in my neighbour’s “It runs down through the backyard and “Through the Floodplain Management the Tauherenikau rivers. carport. There is so much water it won’t go down to my shed. Planning process, we model flood hazard, “They are thought to be at risk from a away. In winter, my lawn has green algae “There needs to be something done. It’s assess the impact and work with key large river flood,” the spokesperson said. growing on it. getting worse and worse. I’ve rung the stakeholders including mana whenua, “These townships may also be at “It’s quite depressing. I have to put my council twice.” territorial authorities, and communities to risk from smaller watercourses and gumboots on to get into my car to go to The district council said it was develop solutions.” stormwater flooding.” work. Then I leave my gumboots in my managing the issue. River flooding can include structural Wairarapa has been hit by major car and I have to put them back on to get David Hopman, council assets and damage to homes and buildings on the flooding in the past, notably in 1947 and inside the house. operations manager said the council was floodplain, erosion to banks, and damage 1976. “My kids got really bad asthma. requiring the developer of the nearby to bridges. Service disruptions are also The regional council spokesperson “It’s got worse in the past few winters. Gordon St development to construct new a possibility if electrical substations are said floods of a similar size could happen The infrastructure just doesn’t work.” stormwater drains and an attenuation inundated. again. Chamberlain had paid for earthworks pond as part of stormwater management. If properties remain inundated, then Many in the region are already badly and drainage, but it had made little “An attenuation pond collects longer term water damage such as rot or affected when it rains, even without a difference. stormwater and controls the outflow of mould can happen. major flood. “Expert advice is it needs an area-wide that water, avoiding the peak flows that As well as the risk of damage to Marcelle Chamberlain’s property in fix, it cannot be (remedied) house by cause flooding. property, floods are a risk to human life Lansdowne in Masterton is regularly house. The whole area needs to be fixed.” “In this case, the pond will reduce and one of the most significant natural inundated. She said the area had a natural peak stormwater flows into the (nearby) hazards in New Zealand. “When it rains, it doesn’t even have waterway running through it, which had catchment. — Wairarapa Times-Age via NZ Herald The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 21

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Notes from the underground Arts & Entertainment // Thursday, April 8, 2021 by Mark Peters fluid response to the music. Designs Raggett has previously hey’re a little bit underground used include smart psychedelic digital and they ride on a imagery from open source sites. Tsubterranean sound and, like “I design graphics using AI the above-ground cactus flower that technology and source complex blooms in a cosmic cycle, bass-guitar- algorithms with a group of other driven band Subset BC’s live shows computer enthusiasts. The visuals are are rare but intoxicating. all created specifically for our gigs. It’s Self-described as New Zealand’s about creating something different, premier deep-groove cinematic bass artistically.” ensemble, the Gisborne four-piece Originally called Subset BC, the is preparing to bring its unique band evolved from jam sessions that hybrid dark and groovy drum and began with nine bass players. bass riffs, head music and danceable “We didn’t know what sound we’d instrumentals counterpointed with create with all these basses thrown psychedelic digital visuals out of their together. A lot of our songs we try to back-street rehearsal studio and into get a throb in there that resonates the Dome. well with the dance crew.” “Our intention was to play three or Raggett has been particularly busy four times a year,” says bass player with music lately. He plays bass with and digital effects designer Ryan Lazy Fifty and is writing with support Raggett. act, The Night Moves. “We’ve been practising every “The Night Moves is a newly-formed week and writing songs. We record six-piece that has been described everything and have been writing as ‘bittersweet melodies from the profusely.” mysterious cocktail noir genre. Equal Subset last performed live in the measures of rhythmic dexterity and conceptual sound experiment Noise top-shelf Love Boat intrigue, every Vacancy, a site-specific, sonic trail of song is a new episode’.” 20 installations in a vacant building in The Night Moves will open the a forgotten pocket of town. evening of genre-bending, live music Various noise artists included the at the Dome. spoken word and pre-recorded content With influences that include funk, in their performances, says Raggett. desert-sludge, post-rock, shoe-gaze, “We had a lot of pre-recorded house and drum and bass, Subset’s material from our archives and we focus is original music but their set have a big visual component. We called includes a smattering of covers such it Echoes of Creation which spoke as the band’s take on Massive Attack’s about what we’d done in the past and beat-driven Karmacoma. echo into the future.” “We have about 20 originals and Projected psychedelia/trippy three covers,” says Raggett. visuals are integral to the band’s “The covers don’t sound like the performances. Subset’s 2019 originals. They have morphed into winter solstice experiment was a Subset’s way of life.” collaboration between Hamilton illustrator and street artist Pauly B. In a unique audio-visual encounter under ■ Subset — the cinematic bass the Dome, Pauly B used a lightbox and ensemble returns plus debut camera set-up that projected textures support act The Night Moves and backgrounds the artist created and DJ Missing Link. The Dome, with oils, inks, fabrics and paper. The Saturday April 10, 8pm, $10 cash at screened artwork is a spontaneous, the door. 24 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 WE WILL ROCK YOU by Mark Peters and roll. I discovered Bach when I was very young. I didn’t think rock had a place “YOU don’t sound like a rock star — you in society. I was on my way, preparing for could be a . . . a New Zealander.” the role of the Evangelist, when the rock Surely most rock or rock musical stars and roll bug bit me.” would sniff haughtily, or have their “I found Freddie Mercury equally as publicity helicopter save them from such challenging in vocal ability but you can gracelessness. But not performer Dominic draw endless parallels between the two Warren. Top bloke and tribute artist as the genres. What’s important to remember flamboyant, stage-eating Freddie Mercury, is there will never be another Freddie. I he brings the extravagant rock concert to try my best to do the songs justice and life. pay tribute to Queen, which is the biggest South African Warren has a few more thing I’ve ever done. days left in MIQ (pre-booked, no queue- “Freddie died the year before I was born jumping; he’s just not a special privileges but I feel like I know him well.” sort of guy) and presented as a captive Warren’s favourite Queen song is interviewee on the phone. Besides, who Bohemian Rhapsody which his uncle else has he to talk to? Nala? No, wait, sang to him when he was a child. He then that’s Lion King. introduced Warren to Queen records. Warren enjoyed performing in a Bee “At about 12 or 13 I realised how epic Gees tribute show in Gisborne two years their music was, It was a rabbit hole for ago but to play Queen frontman Freddie me from that point.” Mercury is, as the cliche goes, a dream Born on the Eastern Cape of South come true. Africa, Warren began his vocal training “Freddie is my absolute hero,” says as head chorister with the Drakensberg Warren from his managed isolation facility. Boys Choir. He continued his training at “I’ve been a fan since I was 12 or 13 Kearsney College and joined the South years old. I feel like I have prepared for African Youth Choir. this moment my whole life. It’s awesome, I With a voice once described as have a better job than most.” “annoyingly good” Warren’s career But given the mesiodens or highlights include sharing the stage with supernumerary teeth in Mercury’s Luciano Pavarotti, Joshua Bell and the upper jaw, which caused overcrowding Soweto String Quartet, performing for that pushed forward his front teeth, Bishop Desmond TuTu, Bono and Saul leading to an overjet, which enhanced Kerzner. his singing voice through the activation Warren was in Capetown when he heard of his vestibular folds, a pair of mucous Showtime Australia was to hold auditions membranes located just above the vocal for the Queen tribute show, It’s a Kinda cords, surely Warren has undergone Magic. He gave it a go, landed the part either surgery or opera training to meet and now has a better job than most people. Mercury’s range. But because he so doesn’t come across like “I did study classical music and classical a rock god on the phone he could be one of studies but not opera,” says Warren. us — he could be a New Zealander. His focus was to take on the highly “On stage it’s a different character you’ll challenging tenor role of the Evangelist in see when the attitude comes out,” he says. the Drakensberg Boys Choir’s productions “I’m living the dream. Sometimes I wake of Bach’s St John Passion. up and have to pinch myself.” “I started with classical long before rock

LIVING THE DREAM: With performer Dominic Warren on lead vocals, guitar and piano, the flamboyant costumes, stadium lighting and live band, the artists of Queen tribute show It’s a Kinda Magic are ready to rock you. Picture supplied Actors invited to audition ArtsGuide VISUAL ARTS ctors are invited to audition on Saturday for ■ Oil painting workshop with Aroles in Evolution Theatre Roger Shanks Company’s, Dinna Myers-directed Bring paints and canvas or board production of Tennessee Williams’ and lunch. Lysnar House, Saturday play The Glass Menagerie. April 10, 9.30am. Cost $40. To Set in St Louis in 1937, ensure a place on the course contact Williams’ classic is an American Kath Mclaughlin at mikecat52@ drama of a dire family’s gmail.com or call 867 5366. challenges and fragility. In this memory play, narrator Tom Wingfield, who is also a ■ Liminal Space character in the play, tells the An installation by Cyndy story from his memories. McKenzie. Tairawhiti Museum Tom works a tiresome job in until April 26. a shoe warehouse in order to support his mother, Amanda, and his sister, Laura. His father, Mr ■ Hoea! Gallery Wingfield, left the family years Contemporary artworks, 67 ago, and with the exception of Gladstone Road. one postcard, has not been heard from since. But his presence is pervasive: his picture still hangs ■ Passport Collection – VHoy in the family’s living room. Creative The roles of Amanda and Tom Vee Hoy’s photographic exploration are cast but the parts of Laura, a of diversity in identification. fragile young girl (age 16-26) with Tairawhiti Museum until April 25. a minor physical impairment, and an overbearing mother, and Jim, a gregarious up-and-coming young ■ Works Flight Path – Nova Avni man (age 18-30) with a bright Woven art collection based on future, are available. traditional raranga techniques, Auditions for The Glass mixed with wild Israeli organic Menagerie by Tennessee Williams THE GLASS MENAGERIE: Evolution Theatre Company artistic director Dinna Myers is weaving. Tairawhiti Museum until will be held at Evolution Theatre, seeking actors for a production of Tennessee Williams’ play The Glass Menagerie. Pictured May 9. 75 Disraeli Street, Saturday at are Anthony Ross, Laurette Taylor, Eddie Dowling and Julie Haydon in the 1945 Broadway 11am. Just show up ready to production of the show. Picture supplied read. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 25

ThisWeek SO YOU WANT TO BE A NUN: The cast of Musical Theatre Gisborne’s production of Nunsense rehearse a routine for the ■ Bram upcoming show directed by Beatrice Papazoglou, choreographed by ballet Smash Palace, tomorrow 7pm, teacher, Robyn Dear, with Sean Scanlen free entry. as musical director. Picture supplied ■ Subset The cinematic bass ensemble returns plus debut support act The Night Moves and DJ Missing Link. The Dome, Saturday, 8pm. $10 cash at the door.

■ Pencarrow: Growth In The Absence Of Light With The Ashes and Uni-Fi. Smash Palace, Saturday, 8pm. Tickets $20 from eventfinda.co.nz

COMING UP Habit-forming Showtime Entertainment presents ■ Cosmopolitan Club Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic Hypnotist show, Wednesday, April by Mark Peters “Participating in the project are Thursday, April 22nd, 8.00pm 21. $10 per ticket, available from Mother Superior Mary Regina, a former the club office. 13 years+. warm hug of a play, is how circus performer who can not resist the director of Musical Theatre spotlight; her competitive but dignified AGisborne’s production of rival, second-in-command Sister Mary ■ Carnivorous Plant Society Nunsense, Beatrice Papazoglou, Hubert; Sister Robert Anne, a streetwise Smash Palace. Friday, April describes the musical comedy. nun from Brooklyn; Sister Mary Leo, 23, 8pm. Tickets $20 from “The appeal for me was it’s a novice who is determined to be the eventfinda.co.nz unadulterated joy. It’s a warm hug of a world’s first ballerina nun; and wacky, play for an audience whether they know childlike Sister Mary Amnesia, who lost the in-jokes or not. There are references her memory when a crucifix fell on her ■ Nocturnes to other musicals and the characters head.” The Boss: Bruce Springsteen Performed by Victoria University are so delighted to be there and are Their performances in the show delighted to be performing.” include solo star turns, madcap dance Tribute Show head of piano, Dr Jian Liu. Saturday, May 1st, 7.30pm Tiromoana, 41 Winifred Street, The characters are in fact performers, routines, and an audience quiz. April 24 at 2.30pm. Entry $25. or performing nuns, to be precise. For Nunsense will be the first full musical a warm hug of a play the premise is to be staged in the MTG premises for mordantly macabre. After 14 Little several years and given the intimacy of ■ Sunday concert series Sisters of Hoboken die of botulism the theatre, Papazoglou is presenting a Sixteen-year-old piano virtuoso having dined on a meal of vichyssoise boutique style of show. Ashani Waidyatillake performs prepared by cook, Sister Julia, Child “It’s a throwback to when the works by Beethoven, Mozart, of God, the surviving five nuns build audience sat at tables with cups of tea. Chopin, and Franck. Tairawhiti on Mother Superior’s vision for a It will be an immersive experience. The Museum, Sunday, May 9, 2-4pm. fundraiser. audience comes in and takes a seat at Entry $10 adults, $5 Friends of The aim of the fundraiser is to the table and the nuns interact with the Museum, and free for students cover the cost of the burials, not only people before and during the show. It’s a (with ID) and children. of the deceased nun, but the other 52 different thing for musical theatre. residents of the convent who ate the “With only five in the cast I thought The NZ String Quartet, tainted vichyssoise. it would be better for people to feel 4 Suits & a Soprano ■ The Chills — Scatterbrain Because the Reverend Mother had like they’re coming into a community album release tour bought a VCR and camcorder for the experience so they leave with hearts Sunday, May 2nd, 8.00pm The Dome, May 9, 7pm. Tickets, convent, no money is left in the kitty to warmed and hands warmed with cups earlybird $32+bf, $40+bf. pay for the last four burials. of tea.” “With the deceased nuns on ice in the deep freeze, they decide to stage ■ Musical Theatre Gisborne’s THEATRE a variety show in the Mount Saint production of Nunsense opens at Helen’s School auditorium to raise the MTG, 99 Innes Street, and runs from ■ Steel Magnolias necessary amount,” says a Wikipedia May 15-22. Tickets available from Evolution Theatre Company, synopsis. eventfinda. 79 Disraeli St. April 15 – 25 7.30pm, Sunday matinees 4pm. Tickets, adults $30, seniors and u/17 $26 from Gisborne i-SITE, Dancing for Life Education trybooking.com, or at the theatre Saturday, May 29th, 7pm 45 minutes prior to showtime. Centrestage presents ■ Fearless Fridays Improv Grease The Musical Comedy Club June 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, Evolution Theatre, 75 Disraeli 7.30pm Street, $5 at door. June 19th & 26th, 2pm & 7.30pm June 20th, 3pm ■ Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. War Memorial Theatre. Thursday April 22, 8pm. Tickets from ticketek. GROWTH IN THE ABSENCE OF LIGHT: Few words in the English language are as ugly as the vapid nomenclature “prog rock”. The obsolete Wonderland Glow Show term refers to any music outside the meat and two veg, pub-rock act to get drunk ■ Nunsense to. If you like bands such as Pink Floyd, Elbow, Strangely Arousing, or Subset, Tuesday & Wednesday Musical Theatre Gisborne, 99 you’ll like Pencarrow. The New Zealand four-piece’s keyboard player Anthony August 10th & August 11th Innes Street. May 15-22. Tickets Rose (pictured) certainly grooves out to the sound generated from a combination 10.00am & 11.30am from i-SITE or eventfinda. of “diverse musical backgrounds and influences to create adventurous and thought-provoking music.” Pencarrow performs at Smash Palace on Saturday as part of the band’s Growth In The Absence Of Light tour. The recently-released Got something going on? album of the same name is described by bandcamp as an “exploration of love, Let The Guide know at loss, the sense of self, and the unfathomable fluctuation of time in complex [email protected], human relationships. This cinematic musical journey is driven by progressive Tickets on sale from Gisborne i-SITE 37648-10 or telephone 869-0635 rock (sigh) and embellished by orchestra, Javanese gamelan and multiple guest soloists.” Accepting bookings for functions, events, meetings and conferences. ■ Pencarrow, Growth In The Absence Of Light tour, plus support acts The Ashes, Email [email protected] and UNI-FI. Smash Palace, Saturday 8pm, $10 on the door. 26 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 FilmGuide

DOME CINEMA now save his wife and son from a dangerous adversary — ■ Cousins and ensure that he will never Three Maori cousins are be underestimated again. separated in childhood, but the two still at home never ■ Peter Rabbit 2: The give up hoping that the cousin Runaway who left will return. Despite his efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his reputation ■ Never Too Late for mischief among the other Former prisoners of war devise rabbits. Once he ventures a plan to break out of their out of the garden Peter finds retirement home. himself in a world where mischief is appreciated, but ■ The Father soon his family come to bring him home. SWATH OF DESTRUCTION: The epic next chapter in the cinematic MonsterVerse pits two of the greatest Oscar winners Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman icons in motion picture history against one another — the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong — with ■ The Courier humanity caught in the balance. AP picture via Warner Bros Entertainment star in this father-daughter drama centred on an elderly Based-on-fact story of a man who refuses assistance British businessman drawn — a decision that has him into one of the greatest questioning his circumstances, international conflicts. He Another round of monster his loved ones, and even his forms an unlikely partnership own mind. with a Soviet officer who wants to prevent nuclear ODEON MULTIPLEX confrontation, and they work together to provide the crucial mayhem in Godzilla vs Kong ■ Girls Can’t Surf intelligence used to defuse the The fight by female surfers Cuban Missile Crisis. by Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer got involved, the original template “Please, no.” to be taken seriously is had Kong meeting Frankenstein.) With a debt owed to Jules Verne, documented in this film ■ The Father odzilla vs Kong begins, This time, the ultra-heavyweight Godzilla vs Kong makes its way, that uses interviews and old Anthony Hopkins and Olivia fittingly, with the big guy prize fight between the Coke and via Antarctica, to the centre of the footage to move the story Colman play father and Gasleep. Pepsi of the MonsterVerse doesn’t Earth. It covers a lot of mileage along. In the 1980s, a band daughter in this study of a There is King Kong, colossus break any new ground. That might only to ultimately fall back where of renegade female surfers steadfastly independent man of the big screen, waking on a be its salvation. Wingard (You’re so many action blockbusters do: at took on the male-dominated gradually losing more and mountainside. He rouses slowly Next, The Guest) gives us some the hands of a megalomaniac tech professional surfing world to more of himself to dementia. in the morning sun from slumber solid supporting characters (Brian CEO. achieve equality and change before showering in a nearby Tyree Henry as a podcasting It’s not just a predictable foe the sport forever. Features ■ Two by Two: Overboard! waterfall. It’s, maybe, a little bit conspiracy theorist on the right for the kaijus, who have cycled surfing greats Jodie Cooper, Adrift on a flood, two misfit the same for the kind of movies track is the best of the humans) through countless metaphors over Frieda Zamba, Pauline castaways struggle to reunite King Kong symbolises and still and some slick sound design. the decades. It’s also a somewhat Menczer, Lisa Andersen, Pam an unorthodox family, out- holds some dominion over: big But mostly Godzilla vs Kong ironic one. Godzilla vs Kong is so Burridge, Wendy Botha and run a volcano, and negotiate a spectacles of mass destruction supplies appropriately silly sci-fi much a totem to the powers of Layne Beachley. peace deal on a creaking Ark. made to be seen on equally escapades and a few good rounds advanced technical wizardry. ■ Voyagers towering screens. of monster mayhem, including, Shot with a lustrous glow by ■ Godzilla vs Kong That kind of moviegoing has in their first meeting, a ballet of Ben Seresin, the movie is soaked Thirty young men and women Mythic adversaries do battle been in hibernation for much of battleships on the open ocean. in the glossy sheen of CGI. King on a multi-generational space over the fate of the world. the past pandemic year. Godzilla It’s home Kong seeks in Godzilla Kong, born in stop-motion, and mission in search of a new vs Kong, the only creature vs Kong. That sunny morning Godzilla, once a guy in a suit, home revert to their most ■ French Exit feature to dare wide release in waterfall, it turns out, is an have swelled so much in design primal state, not knowing some time, is a rock ’em-sock ’em enclosed habitat for the locked-up and texture that they now appear whether the real threat they A widowed New York monster-movie revival with all the ape, who’s watched over tenderly like veteran movie stars who have face is what is outside the socialite spends the last of her requisite explosions, inane plot by Dr Ilene Andrews (Rebecca moved on from their B-movie spaceship or what they’re husband’s inheritance, then twists and skyscraper smashing Hall) and her deaf adopted origins. becoming inside it. In moves to Paris with her son. to satisfy most lovers of gigantic daughter Jia (Kaylee Hottle). By the end, they appear development, the film was ■ amphibians. Vive le cinéma! When Godzilla makes a exhausted, and who can blame described as “Lord of the Flies Cousins Godzilla vs Kong, directed by seemingly unprompted attack them? They’re likely tired from in space”. Stars Tye Sheridan, Three Maori cousins are Adam Wingard, follows in the very on Apex, a high-tech cybernetics emerging again and again Lily-Rose Depp, Fionn separated in childhood. One big but quickly forgotten footsteps company ruled by Walter Simmons from the depths to play out our Whitehead and Colin Farrell. is placed in an orphanage and of the 2014 reboot Godzilla, (Demián Bichir), a plan is hatched fantasies of destruction. Next time, lives out her childhood in 2017’s Vietnam-set, Apocalypse to use Kong to lure Godzilla someone should let Kong hit the ■ Nobody fear and bewilderment, saved Now-tinged sequel Kong: Skull to the surface and then track snooze. Hutch Mansell fails to defend only by her imagination. Her Island and 2019’s Godzilla: King Godzilla to his power source — an himself or his family when cousins at home never give up of Monsters. But, of course, the undiscovered centre-of-the-world ■ Godzilla vs Kong, a Warner two thieves break into his hoping that she will return. lineage is much longer than that. realm theorised to exist by “hollow Bros release, is rated PG-13 by suburban home one night. ■ Godzilla and Kong first squared Earth” proponent Nathan Lind the Motion Picture Association The aftermath of the incident Raya and the Last Dragon off in 1962’s King Kong vs Godzilla (Alexander Skarsgård). of America for intense soon strikes a match to his A lone warrior must find the (Kong got first billing back then), It’s a scheme so obviously sequences of destruction, long-simmering rage. In a last dragon to stop monsters the Toho Studios film that mashed destined to run afoul and turn a mayhem and creature violence. barrage of fists, gunfire and that dragons and humans once together monsters both East and metropolis into ruins that you can Running time: 113 minutes. Two squealing tyres, Hutch must fought and defeated together. West. (Before the Japanese studio almost hear Hong Kong pleading, and a half stars out of four. YOUR WEEKDAY RADIO PROGRAMME GUIDE

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OUTSIDE OF GISBORNE? FIND YOUR FREQUENCY AT YOUR FAVOURITE STATION’S WEBSITE OR 35319-01 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 RACING 27 Ashburton double for Carston with Severine, Caitlyn Jay ASHBURTON — Riccarton trainer Andrew in third. job done. by her 2½ length victory. Carston went home from Ashburton on Severine had finished fifth in the Gr.3 South “She has had a fantastic preparation, she has “I wasn’t expecting her to win like that, she Wednesday a happy man after picking up a Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) done nothing wrong, she has been a model of caught me by surprise a little bit,” he said. winning double. last start, and following a win and placing in her consistency.” “They ran hard, she relaxed well and Stable runner Severine continued her two previous starts, Carston was confident of a Severine was purchased out of Waikato Stud’s quickened off a hot tempo. consistent form line when victorious in the Gary good result yesterday. 2017 New Zealand Bloodstock Select Yearling “I couldn’t be any happier than I am with her.” McCormick Transport Open 1400. “She dropped back from a stakes race last Sale draft by Go Racing for $30,000. Carston began the day in pleasing fashion, The daughter of Pins settled midfield for start, I was pretty confident she would run well,” Severine’s victory capped a winning double for placing with Namibia Miss in the opening race, jockey Chris Johnson who was able to pick a he said. Carston after stablemate Caitlyn Jay had won the the Matt Smith Construction Maiden 1600. “Both path through their rivals down the straight and “I do think she is better at 1400m and that is race prior, the Sim’s Bakery R74 1200. Namibia Miss and Iffraajable went well in the first wear down pacemaker Malo Blik to win by a half what we got today. It was a good ride by Chris, The four-year-old mare was first-up and race. They are a couple of maideners to follow neck, with a further neck back to Quintuple Twins she got in on the minimum (54kg), and got the Carston admitted to being pleasantly surprised going forward,” he said. — NZ Racing Desk

Manawatu races at Awapuni Friday Jetbet 4 TAB Doubles 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Trebles 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 Quaddies 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 Place6 4-9 Selections 2 Humphries Construction 12.37 S Collett 4 06086 Awesome Al (3) 57 72 C Grylls 3 — Our Hail Mary SCRATCHED Race 1: MAHOE, SUGAH SWEET, SUMI 6 654s2 Jane O’ (2) 56.5 52 L Allpress 5 77100 Cage Phyta (9) 56.5 67 J Parkes 4 38204 Grand Bouquet (3) 57 84 V Colgan $22,500, rating 65 benchmark*, 1200m 7 40s2 Shezabelter (16) 56.5 52 C Dell 6 71938 The Rippa (1) 56.5 67 S Collett Race 2: HYDROEXPRESS, DAUPHINE, MANNIE’S POWER 5 61630 Imelda Mary (15) 57 84 R Elliot 1 6150s Uncle Terry (10) 59 61 H Schofer (a2) 8 s7068 Almeraki (5) 56.5 45 K Asano (a1) 7 75362 Miss Sher Nan (6) 56 70 D Bradley 6 61993 Yatima (11) 57 84 C Grylls Race 3: KICK START, WILD WEST, MEHRTENS 9 79s0s Beaudacea (19) 56.5 45 8 42452 Posh Porotene (10) 55.5 69 M Singh 2 51926 Got The Call (11) 58.5 64 7 72535 Mohaka (9) 57 81 D Bradley Race 4: FLICKERING SHADOW, JUST BEN, JANE O’ Ashvin Mudhoo (a3) 10 5s798 Exotic Pearl (15) 56.5 45 W Pinn (a2) 9 61967 Mozzie (11) 55.5 65 L Hemi Race 5: COLORADO STAR, HYPNOS, GERMANICUS 3 42330 Hydroexpress (5) 58.5 64 M K Hudson 11 27s06 Florence O’Reilly (4) 56.5 45 M Singh 10 — Hinepara SCRATCHED 8 99005 Voler Pour Moi (12) 57 79 T Yanagida (a) Race 6: POSH POROTENE, THAT’S INCRANIBULL, 4 100s6 After You (3) 58 59 J Riddell 12 9 Miss Limelight (8) 56.5 45 M K Hudson 11 32725 Zac Brown (5) 55 64 S J Macnab 9 28042 Platinum Rapper (4) 57 77 K Asano (a) MARIETTA LANE 5 400s2 Magness (1) 58 59 C Dell 13 0 Shoal Bay (1) 56.5 45 T Taiaroa (a3) 12 04361 Tavira (2) 54.5 67 M K Hudson 10 52621 Not Santa (8) 57 76 W Pinn (a) Race 7: TOWN CRYER, LUCKY VIKING, TAKE THAT 6 59483 Mannie’s Power (6) 57.5 62 W Pinn (a2) 14 99 Ginger Snapz (9) 56 45 T Yanagida (a1) 11 24014 Marietta Lane (1) 57 75 L Hemi EMERGENCIES: 7 Cafe Cuba 3.32 Race 8: SAVY YONG BLONK, ROSE OF DELGATIE, JESSIEGEE 7 610 Liffey (9) 57 62 D Hirini 12 33934 Belle Plaisir (10) 57 72 S Collett 8 66193 Glide Queen (4) 57 61 C Johnson 15 00070 Hermes (7) 56.5 45 $22,500, rating 65 benchmark*, 2100m 13 21411 Rose Of Delgatie (14) 57 72 L Allpress Race 9: BRADMAN, PUKE PARK, FOOGAYZEE 9 58762 Dauphine (2) 56.5 60 M Singh 16 800 All In Blackberry (10) 56 45 1 66142 Lucky Viking (8) 59 63 H Schofer (a2) 14 42452 Posh Porotene (7) 57 69 M Singh 10 47686 Sola Power (8) 56.5 56 T Taiaroa (a3) 17 00s09 Party Belt (3) 56.5 45 EMERGENCIES: 11 73008 Sanibel (7) 55.5 58 18 0s000 Scarlet Reign (12) 56.5 45 2 08021 Take A Gamble (18) 58.5 62 S J Macnab 19 64230 Just Ben (18) 58 52 3 65417 Take That (15) 58.5 62 L Allpress 15 89213 Hinepara (13) 57 68 S McKay 3 Courtesy Ford 1.12 20 — Dothraki SCRATCHED 4 0s726 Khafeef (4) 58 61 R Elliot 16 16594 Kiwianna (5) 57 67 5 7s503 Maninthesky (11) 58 61 $27,500, rating 74 benchmark, 1400m 5 Fasttrack Insurance $5k 2.22 6 0330s Fantasy Flight (3) 57.5 64 9 Tui Backing A Winner Since 4.40 7 38397 Flying Meg (7) 57 63 C Johnson 1 24356 Mehrtens (2) 60.5 75 $22,500, rating 65 benchmark*, 1400m Ashvin Mudhoo (a3) $37,500, open handicap, 1550m 8 88053 Bear Gryls (6) 57 59 M Singh 2 13052 Jewel Of Patch (7) 59 72 H Schofer (a2) 1 1909s Big Mike (1) 62 95 H Schofer (a2) 9 13608 Magic Ivan (9) 57 59 W Pinn (a2) 1 22123 Bradman (11) 59 63 D Johnson 3 24775 Go James (4) 58 70 V Colgan 2 14797 Hypnos (4) 61.5 94 V Colgan 10 06717 Town Cryer (12) 56.5 63 D Johnson 2 5s422 Showbourne (8) 58.5 65 W Pinn (a2) 4 79121 Kick Start (5) 58 70 S Collett 3 72174 Overtheriver (9) 58.5 88 S O’Malley (a3) 11 72257 Mister Geronimo (2) 56.5 58 J Parkes 3 1650 Puke Park (12) 58.5 62 J Parkes 5 6162s English Gambler (1) 57.5 69 W Pinn (a2) 4 70s08 Germanicus (6) 57.5 86 J Parkes 12 22140 Colyton Sky (13) 56 61 T Taiaroa (a3) 4 25308 Dedoje (2) 58.5 61 R Elliot 1 Lawnmaster 12.02 6 20351 Hot Spring Project (8) 56.5 67 J Parkes 5 69351 Credit Manager (5) 57 85 T Taiaroa (a3) 13 17675 La Strata (5) 55 59 T Yanagida (a1) 5 42105 Foogayzee (7) 58.5 61 H Schofer (a2) 7 20314 Regal Reward (3) 56.5 67 L Allpress 6 42127 Colorado Star (2) 54.5 80 L Hemi 14 68005 Hakuna Matata (1) 54 56 S McKay 6 28089 Powerball (10) 58.5 61 C Grylls $25,000, 3yo sw+p, 1400m 8 65204 Wild West (9) 56.5 67 C Grylls 7 14873 Remington (7) 54.5 80 D Johnson EMERGENCIES: 1 13538 Mahoe (3) 57.5 64 T Taiaroa (a3) 9 18378 Podkast (6) 55.5 65 L Hemi 8 50485 Karalino (3) 54 82 C Grylls 15 00699 Bingwa (16) 54 56 7 2799s Whatsup (6) 58.5 61 L Allpress 2 63558 Sir Beets (8) 57.5 61 J Riddell 9 61032 Katie Perrie (8) 54 79 S Collett 16 04797 She’s A Ripper (10) 54 55 8 72295 Kellys Inspiration (3) 57.5 63 J Riddell 3 020s3 Bonita Aurelia (6) 55.5 72 D Johnson 4 Placemakers 1.47 17 s0097 Hypatia (17) 54 55 9 — Arjaybee SCRATCHED 4 331 Sugah Sweet (7) 55.5 64 R Elliot $10,000, maiden, 1550m 6 Waka Property, Buildings & Renos 2.55 18 0s090 King’s Cross (14) 57 59 10 64014 Platinum Petals (4) 57 63 K Asano (a1) 11 20321 Sunlit Lane (9) 57 62 5 1 Arjaybee (2) 55.5 63 T Yanagida (a1) 1 32205 Beadman (11) 58.5 53 H Schofer (a2) $27,500, rating 74 benchmark, 2200m 8 Manawatu Breeders Stks 4.06 6 50621 Cantsaytoomuch (4) 55.5 63 2 30 Inmyshadow (6) 58.5 50 R Elliot 1 80143 That’s Incranibull (4) 60.5 75 12 s0640 He’s Done A Runner (1) 57 58 7 50064 Gurtlyn (5) 55.5 61 Ashvin Mudhoo (a3) 3 Black Forest (17) 58 45 H Schofer (a2) $70,000, wfa f&m, 2000m F Lazet (a4) 8 13803 Sumi (1) 55.5 61 S Collett 4 6590s Renault (13) 58 45 J Riddell 2 24014 Marietta Lane (7) 58.5 75 W Pinn (a2) 1 62212 Savy Yong Blonk (2) 57 97 D Johnson 13 0800s Floral Belt (5) 56 60 T Taiaroa (a3) 9 25 Midnight Swey (9) 54 52 D Bradley 5 32228 Flickering Shadow (14) 56.5 58 3 77851 Mondorani (8) 58 70 T Taiaroa (a3) 2 s3612 Jessiegee (6) 57 93 J Parkes 14 89370 Power ‘n’ Passion (13) 55 58 C Johnson

Auckland harness at Alexandra Park Friday Jetbet 5 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 4 44247 Trifolium (Fr) 4 L Neal 10 25492 Shes No Lady (Fr) 22 Z Butcher 4 Dawson Harford Pace 8.09 6 Schweppes Pace 9.07 5 — Te Kouka Dawn SCRATCHED 11 355s5 Kerri Maguire (Fr) 23 J Dickie Race 1: QUEEN OF STRATHFIELD, ALDEBARAN FLAME, $14,500, 3yo+ r55-r63. mobile pace, 2200m $12,000, non-winners 2yo+. mobile pace, 6 5 Aeonian (Fr) 5 D Balle 12 33518 Down The Hatch (Fr) 24 B Mangos ERROL D 1700m 7 6675 Willis Graham (Fr) 6 M McKendry 1 9706s Mister Slick (Fr) 1 T Mitchell Race 2: WE HAVE A MACH TWO, SARANDON, 8 493 Lord Popinjay (Fr) 7 T Macfarlane 3 Powell Transport Trot 7.39 2 51 Lord Verde (Fr) 2 T Cameron 1 54222 Commander Cathy (Fr) 1 Z Butcher KERRI MAGUIRE 9 044 Sonsofthemerch (Fr) 8 Z Butcher 3 03222 Bankers Gold (Fr) 3 L Whittaker (J) 2 75324 Little Suzie (Fr) 2 A Harrison (J) Race 3: CALL ME TROUBLE, THE BIG BIRD, MUFASA METRO $14,500, 3yo+ r45-r63 discretionary handicap 4 42231 Alta Wiseguy (Fr) 4 Z Butcher 3 3737s Ronda (Fr) 3 N Delany (J) 10 22sP Errol D (Fr) U1 T Mitchell stand trot, 2200m Race 4: CYA ART, ALTA WISEGUY, MAKARA 11 90 Cruise Control (Fr) U2 T Cameron 5 91640 Lynton Creek (Fr) 5 K Marshall 4 78635 Art Nouveau (Fr) 4 J Dickie Race 5: KANGO, SOUTH COAST ARDEN, 12 03482 Ultimate Moment (Fr) U3 J Robinson 1 48822 Liaison (Fr) 1 A Harrison (J) 6 46216 Mimi E Coco (Fr) 6 B Mangos 5 Aztec Shard (Fr) 5 B Mangos CHRISTIANSHAVTIME 13 08226 Aldebaran Flame (Fr) U4 B Hackett 2 73315 Drum N Bass (Fr) 2 7 31251 Makara (Fr) 7 D Ferguson 6 36 Cya Doit (Fr) 6 J Stormont Race 6: AZTEC SHARD, CYA DOIT, HESASHORETHING 3 93331 Jasinova (Fr) 3 S McCaffrey 8 31268 Ideal Agent (Fr) 8 M W White 7 53 Hail Lucius (Fr) 7 M McKendry 9 27761 Happy Place (Fr) 21 J Dickie 8 — Strength And Honour SCRATCHED Race 7: TEMPORALE, PARAMOUNT KING, KAY CEE 2 Woodlands Stud Pace 7.11 4 23196 Who’s Queen (Fr) 4 T Cameron 10 41152 Cya Art (Fr) 22 J Stormont 9 2 Hesashorething (Fr) 21 J Abernethy $14,500, 3yo+ f&m r60. mobile pace, 2200m 5 890s8 Superfast Ninja (Fr) 5 A Drake (J) 11 155s0 Doc Holliday (Fr) 23 A Harrison (J) 1 — Eighteen Carat SCRATCHED 6 83463 Safrakova (Fr) 6 L Chin 7 Bell Scaffolding Trot 9.38 2 89106 Sweet Chariot (Fr) 1 L Whittaker (J) 7 93933 Saint Michel (Fr) 7 M W White 5 Sims Pacific Metals 8.39 $17,500, 3yo+ r65+ discretionary handicap 3 2s318 Cashlodo Flybye (Fr) 2 P Ferguson 8 10s71 Gaz Man (Fr) U1 P Ferguson $17,500, r72-r87. mobile pace, 2200m stand trot, 2200m 9 3P554 Mufasa Metro (Fr) U2 T Mitchell 1 Autumn Trot Carn. 23+30/4 Trot 6.39 4 710 Harder Than Diamonds (Fr) 3 A Neal 1 56035 Warloch (Fr) 1 P Ferguson 1 — Silver Power SCRATCHED 5 3713 Settle Petal (Fr) 4 T Cameron 10 33901 The Big Bird (10) 1 J Dickie $12,000, non-winners 3yo+ stand trot, 2200m 2 10223 Kango (Fr) 2 T Mitchell 2 21530 Invictus (Fr) 1 T Mitchell 6 22312 Sarandon (Fr) 5 A Harrison (J) 11 17163 Majestic Harry (20) 1 M Teaz 3 63123 Christianshavtime (Fr) 3 M McKendry 3 569s9 Paramount King (Fr) 2 J Dickie 1 Ps78 True Believer (Fr) 1 D Ferguson 7 15056 Emmber (Fr) 6 M W White 12 16D44 Call Me Trouble (20) U1 Z Butcher 4 1449s South Coast Arden (Fr) 4 B Mangos 4 7s8s2 Forget The Price Tag (Fr) U1 S Abernethy 2 240s2 Queen Of Strathfield (Fr) 2 K Marshall 8 91s37 We Have A Mach Two (Fr) 7 J Stormont 13 12307 Phoebe Imperial (20) U2 N Chilcott 5 01811 Dance Time (Fr) 5 J Dickie 5 44540 Kay Cee (Fr) U2 Z Butcher 3 22s34 Constellation (Fr) 3 J Stormont 9 55326 Smokinhotcheddar (Fr) 21 M McKendry 14 31728 Anditover (30) 1 T Macfarlane 6 86549 Havtime (Fr) 6 Z Butcher 6 52421 Temporale (20) 1 T Cameron

NZ Metropolitan harness at Addington Friday Jetbet 8 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 Q. 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 PL6 7-12 Selections 2 XCM Sport Pace 5.00 3 47725 Invaluable (Fr) 3 N Williamson 6 61 Arden’s Horizon (Fr) 6 D Butcher 2 P1624 Kiwitrix (Fr) 2 M Williamson Race 1: MISS CRAZED, REGAL ATTIRE, 4 64521 Arden’s Reality (Fr) 4 R May 7 32 Tide And Time (Fr) 7 K Cox 3 62205 Phoebe Onyx (Fr) 3 J Cox $20,000, 3yo+ r45-r52,r53 w/c. mobile pace, 5 60382 Longview Lady (Fr) 5 B Orange BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 8 2 Bollinger (Fr) 8 J Cox 4 35170 B D Yasothon (Fr) 4 R May 2600m 6 31857 Rocknroll Rod (Fr) 6 J Cox Race 2: LE POLE DANCER, SMOOTH DEBATE, 5 00900 Navara (Fr) 5 J Ford 1 98758 Paul’s Verdict (Fr) 1 S Ottley 7 2157s Cardinal Sin (Fr) 7 S O’Reilly (J) 8 Livamol NZD Trotting Derby 7. 59 6 90435 Rebel Kibbybones (Fr) 6 J Hay FIVE STAR GENERAL 2 31835 Le Pole Dancer (Fr) 2 P Davis 8 42122 Italian Lad (Fr) 8 T Williams $100,000, 3yo group 1 mobile trot, 2600m 7 45067 Missalyssa (Fr) U1 T Williams Race 3: BETTOR GRUNTER, BETTOR CALL ME, LOYALIST 3 86618 Cheapcheap (Fr) 3 T Williams 9 85977 Cruzee Mach (Fr) 9 B Butcher 8 38121 Gold Chain (Fr) U2 B Butt Race 4: ITALIAN LAD, BRAEVIEW KELLY, CRUZEE MACH 4 05457 Dreaminsover (Fr) 4 J Young-Grant 1 s1364 Love N The Port (Fr) 1 M Williamson 9 88551 Andoverlov (10) 1 B Orange 5 15674 Angel Of Montana (Fr) 5 K Cox 5 Graphite Developments Trot 6.29 2 21752 Wanna Play With Me (Fr) 2 M Purdon Race 5: WILLANGUS LAD, LUMINOSITY, TIME IN A BOTTLE 10 55693 One Majic Kenny (10) U1 J Dunn Race 6: SUNDEES SON, BOLT FOR BRILLIANCE, 6 10209 Franco Stefan (Fr) 6 B Orange $20,000, r56-r59 stand trot, 2600m 3 54021 Royal Pride (Fr) 3 M Jones 7 s1296 Jimmy Arma (Fr) 7 J Dunn 4 46s96 Eurokash (Fr) 4 B Hope (J) 11 54696 Doff Your Cap (10) U2 R Close MUSCLE MOUNTAIN 1 40023 Willangus Lad (Fr) 1 M Hurrell (J) 8 02211 Lifes A Beach (Fr) 8 J Morrison (J) 5 15Ps2 Leaf Stride (Fr) 5 B Williamson 12 213s3 American Pride (10) U3 M Purdon Race 7: AKUTA, ARDEN’S HORIZON, FRANCO MAC 2 41858 Beyond The Horizon (Fr) 2 J Smith 9 17796 Pembrook’s Destiny (Fr) 9 M Williamson 6 122s7 Outamyway (Fr) 6 B Orange 13 05101 Andy Hall (20) 1 N Williamson Race 8: FIVE WISE MEN, WANNA PLAY WITH ME, 3 83011 Sally Lindenny (Fr) 3 G O’Reilly 10 21205 Bettastar (Fr) 21 N Williamson 7 61111 Five Wise Men (Fr) 7 J Dunn 14 1975s Majestic Lavros (20) 2 S Ottley TIME UP THE HILL 11 53562 Smooth Debate (Fr) 22 R Close 4 08136 Girls Let Loose (Fr) 4 R May 5 04031 Prince Ranier (Fr) 5 J Dunn 8 11432 Son Of Patrick (Fr) 8 T Williams 11 IRT. Superstars Pacers Champs 9.28 Race 9: LUKE JOHN, KRUG, B D JOE 12 32260 Five Star General (Fr) 23 B Butt 9 828s3 Franco Jorik (Fr) 9 R May Race 10: MAJESTIC LAVROS, ANDY HALL, AMERICAN PRIDE 13 52302 Fire Fox (Fr) 24 R May 6 88104 Mikemaro (Fr) 6 B Orange 7 05102 Galleons Future (Fr) 7 E Barron (J) 10 52324 Time Up The Hill (Fr) 21 K Barron $50,000, 4-5yo group 2 mobile pace, 1980m Race 11: SELF ASSURED, AMAZING DREAM, 14 44P10 Sportscam (Fr) U1 J Cox 8 55110 The Bloss (Fr) 8 B Borcoskie 11 44211 Aldebaran Floss (Fr) 22 S Ottley 1 63133 Belmont Major (Fr) 1 B Orange PEMBROOK PLAYBOY 3 Fahey Fence Hire Pace 5.32 9 06124 Time In A Bottle (Fr) 9 J Morrison (J) 2 42255 Steel The Show (Fr) 2 J Dunn Race 12: SAMHARA, SURFERS DELIGHT, MIGHTY LOOEE 10 11880 Majestic Chick (Fr) U1 R Holmes 9 Diamond Creek Farm NZ Pacing Derby 8.29 $20,000, 3yo+ r45-r54 stand pace, 2600m 3 16624 Tango Tara (Fr) 3 J Curtin 11 23581 Luminosity (Fr) U2 J Curtin $200,000, 3yo group 1 mobile pace, 2600m 4 21521 Cranbourne (Fr) 4 S McNally 1 43520 Bettor Call Me (Fr) 1 G Smith 12 02399 Monrika (Fr) U3 S McNally 5 33475 Matt Damon (Fr) 5 T Williams 2 43637 Bettor Grunter (Fr) 2 B Orange 1 61491 The Falcon (Fr) 1 G O’Reilly 13 08907 Sioux Princess (Fr) U4 S Ottley 6 12134 Pembrook Playboy (Fr) 6 N Williamson 3 10486 Tas Girl Bromac (Fr) 3 J Harrington 2 53252 Luke John (Fr) 2 T Herlihy 4 85221 Saint Waitaki (Fr) 4 J Cox 6 Fred Shaw Mem. NZ Trot Champs 7.0 1 3 31269 Got You Covered (Fr) 3 R May 7 11213 Amazing Dream (Fr) 7 N Rasmussen 4 14823 B D Joe (Fr) 4 B Butcher 8 12231 Self Assured (Fr) 8 M Purdon 5 42931 Megarock (Em2) (Fr) 5 $100,000, group 1 ffa. mobile trot, 2600m 6 85659 Kingsdown Atom (Fr) 6 J Morrison (J) 5 12074 It’s All About Faith (Fr) 5 M Purdon 7 30553 Loyalist (Fr) 7 B Hope (J) 1 22121 Bolt For Brilliance (Fr) 1 T Herlihy 6 10532 Dashing Major (Fr) 6 J Dunn 12 First Direct Taxis Pace 9.56 1 Spectators $15 Daily Deals Trot 4.27 8 77192 Pay Me Visa (Fr) 8 R Close 2 21549 Splash Cola (Fr) 2 R Close 7 53421 Perfect Cut (Em1) (Fr) 7 $20,000, 3yo+ r53-r60. mobile, 2600m 9 3564s Admirable (Fr) 9 S O’Reilly (J) 3 13s12 Muscle Mountain (Fr) 3 B Hope (J) 8 22211 Shan Noble (Fr) 8 N Rasmussen $20,000, 3yo+ r50-r55 stand trot, 2600m 1 10448 Folklore (Fr) 1 J Cox 10 8s080 Huego Bos (Fr) 10 J Dunn 4 71373 The Dominator (Fr) 4 C Thornley 9 22111 Krug (Fr) 9 B Orange 5 31116 Midnight Dash (Fr) 5 T Williams 2 53421 Perfect Cut (Fr) 2 J Young-Grant 1 1638 Bohemian Rhapsody (Fr) 1 T Herlihy 11 41338 Madame Frost (Fr) 11 C Thornley 10 43520 Bettor Call Me (Em2) (Fr) 21 6 11214 Sundees Son (Fr) 6 J Dunn 3 s2213 Surfers Delight (Fr) 3 J Dunn 2 0422D Milliondollarmonkey (Fr) 2 J Dunn 12 67P00 Artatac (Fr) 12 S Ottley 11 23180 Corravally Star (Fr) 22 J Young-Grant 13 416 He’s Tough (Fr) 13 M Williamson 7 14223 Vacation Hill (Fr) 7 S Ottley 4 54s21 Samhara (Fr) 4 T Williams 3 96571 Bright Glow (Fr) 3 I Cameron 12 38s48 Arden’s Ace (Fr) 23 J Morrison (J) 14 74006 Sweet Loress (Fr) 14 S Tomlinson (J) 8 184s2 Oscar Bonavena (Fr) 8 M Purdon 5 74754 Dont Lie To Me (Fr) 5 S Ottley 4 05s08 Cochy Malc (Fr) 4 B Orange 13 13332 American Dealer (Fr) 24 D Butcher 15 00910 Essence Of Easton (Fr) 15 G O’Reilly 9 45198 One Apollo (Fr) U1 R May 6 0s995 Taxman (Fr) 6 J Morrison (J) 5 s1565 Salvo (Fr) 5 G Smith 14 92114 Pace N Pride (Fr) 25 T Williams 6 s7664 Sugarinspice (Fr) 6 R Holmes 16 73813 Bolzano (Fr) 16 R Holmes 7 1820s Georgias Baron (Fr) 7 M Hurrell (J) 17 03580 First Class (Fr) 17 M Purdon 7 Avon City Ford NZ Welcome Stks 7.29 15 11220 Ragazzo Mach (Fr) 26 N Williamson 8 20383 Teagan Banner (Fr) 8 B Orange 7 42383 Sods Law (Fr) 7 J Geddes 16 12s72 Yorokobi (Fr) 27 R Close 8 96839 Sundons Flyer (Fr) 8 J Young-Grant 18 31835 Le Pole Dancer (Em1) (Fr) 18 P Davis $50,000, 2yo group 2 mobile pace, 1980m 9 15203 Storm (Fr) 9 R Close 9 03104 Our Pegasus Pearl (Fr) 9 P Davis 4 Breckon Farms Pace 5.57 1 1 Akuta (Fr) 1 M Purdon 10 Silvermoon Ladies Night 22/5 Trot 8.58 10 94516 Silk (Fr) 21 R Holmes 10 s125s Regal Attire (Fr) 10 O Thornley (J) 2 4533 Get Kraken (Fr) 2 K Barron 11 90807 Annie Richter (Fr) 22 T Chmiel $22,500, r60+ discretionary handicap stand 11 94122 Kd Hawk (Fr) U1 B Butt $22,500, 3yo+ r61-r75. mobile pace, 1980m 3 6235 Mr Ibiza (Fr) 3 B Orange 12 78161 Saginaw (Fr) 23 R Cameron 12 21873 Miss Crazed (Fr) U2 M Williamson 1 46701 Braeview Kelly (Fr) 1 S Ottley 4 12 Cosmic Major (Fr) 4 T Williams trot, 2600m 13 10s68 Oliver North (Fr) 24 M Williamson 13 25217 Samanthas Moon (Fr) U3 R May 2 60P60 A Delightful Act (Fr) 2 J Dunn 5 1 Franco Mac (Fr) 5 N Rasmussen 1 26805 Overzealous (Fr) 1 P Davis 14 20445 Mighty Looee (Fr) 25 K Newman (J)

Legend: T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. M – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider. TV – Featured on Trackside TV. 28 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 Speed ‘primary’ cause of Woods crash GOLF by Stefanie Dazio, AP Officials said Woods told police that he surgery for shattered tibia and fibula bones had not taken medication or consumed in his right leg in multiple locations. LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods was alcohol before the crash. Those were stabilised with a rod in his driving at nearly twice the speed limit on “Those questions were asked and tibia. Additional injuries to the bones in his a downhill stretch of road when he lost answered,” Powers said. foot and ankle required screws and pins. control of an SUV outside Los Angeles Detectives did not seek search warrants Woods, 45, has never gone an entire and crashed in a wreck that left the golf for blood samples, which could have been year without playing, dating back to his first superstar seriously injured, authorities say. screened for drugs or alcohol, or the PGA Tour event as a 16-year-old. Sheriff Alex Villanueva blamed the golfer’s phone. He had hoped to play this year in February 23 crash solely on excessive Authorities said there was no evidence the Masters tournament, which begins speed and loss of control by Woods behind of impairment or of distracted driving, so tomorrow (NZ time). the wheel on the curved road. they did not have probable cause to get Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion Woods was driving at 84 to 87mph (135 warrants. who lives near Woods in Florida, said he to 140kmh) in an area that had a speed Investigators did search the SUV’s data visited him on March 21. limit of 45mph (72kmh), Villanueva said. recorder, known as a black box, which “Spent a couple hours with him, which “The primary causal factor for this traffic revealed the SUV’s speed. was nice. It was good to see him,” McIlroy collision was driving at a speed unsafe No traffic citations were issued. The said on Tuesday from the Masters. for the road conditions and the inability to sheriff said Woods gave permission for “It was good to see him in decent spirits. negotiate the curve of the roadway,” the authorities to reveal details about the crash. SPEED THE CAUSE: In this February 21 When you hear of these things and you sheriff told a news conference. Documents show that Woods told file photo, Tiger Woods watches the trophy look at the car and you see the crash, you There was no evidence that the golfer authorities he did not know how the crash ceremony on the practice green after the think he’s going to be in a hospital bed tried to brake and it was believed Woods occurred and did not remember driving. final round of the Genesis Invitational golf for six months. But he was actually doing inadvertently stepped on the accelerator At the time of the wreck, Woods was tournament at Riviera Country Club, in better than that.” instead of the brake pedal, Sheriff’s recovering from a fifth back surgery from the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. This is the third time Woods has been Captain James Powers said. two months earlier. Authorities say Woods was speeding when involved in a vehicle investigation. The 15-time major champion was Woods, who is originally from the Los he crashed on February 23, in an accident The most notorious example was when wearing a seat belt at the time, and the Angeles area, had been back home to that left him seriously injured. AP picture his SUV ran over a fire hydrant and hit a SUV’s airbags deployed. host his PGA tournament, the Genesis tree early in the morning in 2009. The stretch of road is known for crashes Invitational at Riviera Country Club, when The SUV crossed through two oncoming That crash was the start of revelations and high speeds. Due to the steepness the crash happened. lanes and uprooted a tree, striking it at that he had been cheating on his wife. of the road, a runaway truck escape lane He was driving an SUV loaned to him by 120kmh. Woods lost major corporate is available just beyond where Woods the tournament when he struck a raised Woods is in Florida recovering from sponsorships, went to a rehabilitation clinic crashed. median in Rolling Hills Estates. multiple surgeries, including lengthy and did not return to golf for five months. THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY Friday, April 9, 2021 SUDOKU CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elle Fanning, 23; Leighton Meester, 35; Keshia Knight Pulliam, 42; Dennis Quaid, 67. Happy Birthday: SUDOKU is a logic puzzle made Choose your battles wisely this year. Keep the peace when dealing with up of 81 squares on a 9x9 grid. friends and family. Kindness will get you further than criticism. Put more To solve the puzzle, each row, emphasis on personal growth and less on trying to change others. Look at every angle of each situation you face, and do what's best for you. Your column and 3x3 grid within the happiness is in your hands. Be true to yourself. Your numbers are 5, 11, 21, larger grid must end up containing 24, 30, 47, 49. each number from 1 to 9, and ARIES (March 21-April 19): each number can only appear Make a personal adjustment to the way you live and handle others. Focus on once in a row, column or box. fitness, health and exploring the things that bring you the most joy. Don't share A sudoku grid has a single secrets or give anyone the chance to take advantage of you. 3 stars unique solution, which can be TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don't rely on others. 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A close relative of 4 (6) 2 stars 21. Put to the courting test, 17. Be single-minded no SOLUTIONS TO CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Quick Crossword answers perhaps (5) more (5) Look for a unique way to put your skills and ideas to use. Refuse to let anyone PUZZLE 11,260 22. Admire a blend of 20. Isn’t it professional to discourage you from doing your own thing. A change you make at home will also fit the large grid make it easier for you to accomplish your goals. 4 stars QUICK fortified wine (7) produce eggs? (3) ACROSS: 1 Stock-raising; AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): 7 Right; 8 Allah; 9 Aid; Take care of personal business. Refrain from sharing secrets or letting others 10 Foreigner; 11 War-cry; QUICK CLUES get involved in your plans. It's best to have everything in place before you 12 Unless; 15 Retrieved; 17 Tag; present what you intend to pursue. The element of surprise will have the most 18 Erred; 19 Under; 21 Swing the ACROSS DOWN lead. significant effect. 3 stars DOWN: 1 Social worker; 2 Keg; 6. Alike (7) 1. Boundary (5) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): 3 Attire; 4 Stationed; 5 Nylon; 2. Accident (6) An emotional situation will develop if you aren't upfront regarding your plans. 6 Short-sighted; 7 Rider; 7. Speak (5) Keep everyone in the loop and deal with issues as they arise, and you will 3. Pale (3) 10 Forbidden; 13 Enter; 9. Supple (5) accomplish the most. Play it safe, and you'll avoid regret. 3 stars 14 Avaunt; 16 Throw; 20 Due. 4. Road (6) Birthday Baby: CRYPTIC 10. Different (7) ACROSS: 1 Top of the poll; 5. Thoughtful (7) You are sensitive, aggressive and imaginative. You are articulate and charitable. 7 Bored; 8 Emden; 9 Age; 12. Theoretical (11) 8. Transgress (7) 10 Overstate; 11 Oddity; 12 Talent; 15 Scrapping; 17 Rue; 14. Endless (11) 11. Score (7) 18 Ounce; 19 Essay; 21 Swedish 13. Intimidate (7) drill. 18. Guard (7) DOWN: 1 Take a pot shot; 2 For; 15. Preferably (6) 19. Accumulate (5) STAR RATINGS 3 Hidden; 4 Press-gang; 5 Lydia; 16. Agile (6) FIVE STARS: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold. 6 Under the heel; 7 Breed; FOUR STARS: You can pretty much do as you please. It’s a good time to start new projects. 10 Outspread; 13 Early; 21. Proprietor (5) 17. Remains (5) THREE STARS: If you focus your efforts, you will reach your goals. 14 Risers; 16 Renew; 20 Sad. TWO STARS: You can accomplish a lot, but don’t rely on others for help. 22. Refuge (7) 20. Reserved (3) ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts. Work behind the scenes or read a good book. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 SPORT 29 Octogenarian out on his own SURFING by Robin Martin, Radio NZ NEW PLYMOUTH — A masters surfing competition in Taranaki has been forced to introduce a new age-group category — for its first contestant aged 80. Adrian Pickering of Whangaparaoa busted out of the “Immortals” section — for surfers aged 75 to 79 — into his very own division, aptly named the “Improbables”. The Fisher & Paykel Easter Masters’ Surfing Championships have been run in Taranaki for 28 years and attract surfers from around the country. Pickering, who recently turned 80, has been a fixture at the New Plymouth Surfriders Club event for as long as anyone can remember. RNZ caught up with him shortly after his first heat at the Puniho reef break. “It was a beautiful heat and I was out with four other very talented surfers and they were getting some amazing rides. I was getting some pathetic ones, but I got the rides — that’s the main thing. “The hardest part was getting across those rocks and then getting back when you’re exhausted. That was very slow and painful.” Pickering, who these days rides a kneeboard, was equally humble about the milestone he had achieved. “Well, I’ve just been keeping on coming, you see. I’ve been coming here for 23, 24 IN A DIFFERENT LEAGUE: Adrian Pickering, the first 80-plus competitor at the Easter Masters. RNZ/ Robin Martin picture years every Easter and I’ve always been the oldest. I don’t know why. “When I started I was 50-something GISBORNE was represented at the Easter Masters in Taranaki. Surf buddies and I’ve just happened to get older, but John Gisby and Ross Moodie enjoy a road trip, and this one had a prize at the it’s getting near the end of my surfing end of it. Moodie won the “Surf Gods” section for those aged 70 to 74, and life, I can tell you. Gisby was second in the “Super Groms” section for those aged 65 to 69. “Some people are unlucky and get health problems as they get older. I’ve Stent says the Easter Masters is Cans competition where the entry fee been very lucky in that regard, and I just unique. was a dozen cans, which doesn’t go down love it so why not keep going.” “There aren’t many events that are so well these days.” At 65, Coromandel’s Tony “TK” surf-based that are, you know, for the Pidwell said that since then the New Keyworth is a mere pup. And he has no older group, and it’s a real surf event. Plymouth club had hosted the Masters, intention of quitting surfing either. “I’m supping (stand-up paddleboarding) which attracted people from all walks of “I’ve been surfing since I was 10 years but I’m SUP surfing and that’s where I life. old, so ever since I caught that first like to be.” “You make a lot of friends and you wave I’ve loved it and it keeps me fit and Sam Quinn, 11, of Oakura, was see people you haven’t seen all year and healthy and that’s what I want to keep watching his dad, Karl, compete in the you get to surf with them. It’s a real fun on doing.” over-50s division. event. It is the people who are the attraction But you’d better not let him into the “People just enjoy coming to it — for him at the Masters. judges’ caravan. people from all different backgrounds . . . “The camaraderie and the surf . . . “Yeah, he just went out. I think he lawyers to people like Adrian (Pickering) surfing a break like this with just a few went pretty good, but the others were and me who are well retired.” people is always a bonus. Yeah, I just live really good though. I think he may have The 79-year-old sat out competition to surf.” got in.” this year after having an operation to Red Beach’s Linda Stent was one of He could imagine himself surfing at 80. insert a pacemaker. about a dozen women in the 80-strong “Maybe. Well, I mean, if you really like But that was not about to stop field. surfing you’re just going to go surfing.” him hitting the dance floor at the The 62-year-old stand-up New Plymouth Surfriders secretary competition’s wrap party. LIVING THE DREAM: Coromandel’s Tony paddleboarder has witnessed more and Allen Pidwell is steeped in Masters lore. “We have a prize-giving. Every division Keyworth at the Easter Masters . . . “I just more women claim their place in the surf. “The concept started in 1989 in has its four winners and then it’s boogie live to surf.” RNZ/Robin Martin picture “There seems to be a lot more women Taranaki with the Great Surf Reunion time with a good band and everyone has coming through. I think that particularly where all the original surfers of the ’60s a good party and it’s just time to have a One thing you can be sure of: Allen if you’re not going in with a great big got together and had a fun competition. good time with your mates. Pidwell will be aiming to give Adrian team of gabby talkers there’s a lot more “It had a rest the next year and then “It’s a bit like the surfing . . . once you Pickering a run for his money in the acceptance.” they had another one called the Tray of get up on your feet it’s all right.” Improbables section in 2022.

WOMAN ON WAVES: Linda Stent in action at the Easter Masters. Stent, inset, says a BIDING HIS TIME: Allen Pidwell had to sit out this competition due to a recent lot more women are taking up surfing and paddleboarding. operation, but plans to go up against “Improbables” surfer Adrian Pickering next year. Action photo supplied/Daisy Day surf images; portrait, RNZ/Robin Martin picture RNZ/Robin Martin picture 30 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021

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club does not have eftpos; SUNDAY, no gross with 142 (72, 70), two ahead of Symes 40, L Taurima 40, R Bremner 36. 9-hole stableford last Thursday. Waikohu club competition due to Eagles Halberg Reedy. Twos: R Bremner, P Bremner, K MONDAY — Men’s stableford: S Pittar fundraiser at Poverty Bay. Brown’s older brother Eddie won the Symes. 35, T Green 34, C Brown 34. TAMA Brown went the distance and men’s division 1 net with 140, Steve Women’s stableford: J Hayward 34. then some on his way to becoming the Electrinet Park Phillips division 2 with 140 and Darrel COMING UP: SUNDAY, Ormond Cup SUNDAY — Men’s stableford, senior 2021 Terry Rutene Memorial champion Gregory division 3 with 142. mixed foursomes; SATURDAY, April division: T Brodie 79-10-69, 37; P Malloy over Easter. A ONE, a six and everything in James Witika won the stableford 17, Mahia women’s open, 10am tee-off, 78-7-71, 35; S Pohatu 79-8-71, 35; J Blair Brown defeated clubmate Pareiha between made for a round Pete with 72 points. inquiries to R Hiko 027-371-8682. 83-11-72, 34 on c/b. Te Rito 3 and 2 in the championship “Legend” Stewart won’t forget at SUNDAY — Summit Forests NZ Junior division: L Jamieson 83-20-63, final of the annual 9-hole handicap the Summit Forests NZ Easter open Easter tournament, 36-hole overall net: D Poverty Bay 43; G Watson 89-20-69, 37; G Tattersfield matchplay tournament. tournament. Rameka 137. 84-15-69, 37; S Pittar 94-22-72, 34 on c/b. The title decider perhaps Stewart celebrated the second hole- 36-hole net, women’s division: P HIS best round in over a year earned Women’s stableford: L Haisman 100- appropriately involved the top two in-one of his career in a Sunday round Johansen 142, A Watene 150, B Wairiki John “JK” Kerekere top honours in the 22-78, 30. qualifiers. that featured two eagles. 153. men’s stableford on Sunday. Twos: D Skudder. Te Rito grabbed the No.1 seeding in Teeing off the 112-metre 14th Division 1 men: E Brown jr 140, P JK fired 82-15-67, for 41 points, for a Free sub draw: B McKenzie. 9-hole net qualifying with a score of 32, hole with a pitching wedge, Stewart Stewart 145, Z Boyle 150. comfortable division 2 win. THURSDAY (April 1) — Meat pack one stroke ahead of Brown. watched as his ball landed short of the Division 2 men: S Phillips 140, A Harris Ross Gibson almost joined an elite 9-hole stableford, senior division: A Brown survived a first matchplay green, bounced on and rolled towards 148, Wayne Wesche 150. club who have made birdies on all Hindmarsh 24, P Hokianga 22, O Willimott round thriller against Ella Wynyard. the flag. Division 3 men: D Gregory 142, J three par-3s in a single round at the 21, T Brodie 20. The pair ended all-square after the “Someone in my group said Taylor 153, R Akroyd 158. Bay. Junior division: L Jamieson 20, G regulation nine holes and it needed ‘that will be close’ . . . next minute it 36-hole gross, women’s division: M Gibson — who started on the 10th Maude 19, G Tattersfield 19, S Fookes 18. another five holes before Brown got disappeared,” said Stewart, who started Wesche 175, B Walker 179, F Wesche — had twos on the 11th and second Hole-in-one on 15: P Hokianga. across the line. his round off the 10th with a double 185. holes on Sunday, and his ball stopped SATURDAY (March 27) — Men’s In the semis, Brown beat Auckland- bogey 6. Division 1 men: H Brown 142, A Reedy on the lip of the hole in his two attempt shootout, winner: Pat Hokianga from H based Frank Brothers — one of And as if the perfect shot wasn’t 144, T Donovan 154. on the sixth. Brown. several whanau members who support enough to talk about on the 19th, Division 2 men: D Boyle 160, S Toa Other winners over the golfing week the Easter tournament — 3 and 2. Stewart ended it in style, with a birdie-2 165, T Reynolds 168. were Nick Richardson (38 points), Te Puia Springs Patutahi’s Dwayne Russell defeated on the seventh and an eagle-3 on the Division 3 men: G Nickerson 179, J Frank Ball (38), Kit Goldsmith (40), Valerie Grace in the flight final. ninth. Collier 186, G Pallet 195. brother Tene Goldsmith (37) and THE provisional field for the East SUNDAY — Terry Rutene Memorial, The 36-hole performance of the 36-hole stableford, women: J Warwick Thompson (41). Coast Open men’s championship at Cup final: T Brown def S Te Rito. tournament, however, came from Dave McCafferty 71. WEDNESDAY — Freyberg Salver Te Puia Springs on April 17-18 (as of Third: F Brothers. Rameka, who posted the top overall Men (all divisions): J Witika 72. women’s drawn pairs stableford: M Lane/F yesterday) is — A Reedy (Gisborne Consolation: L Green from H Brothers. net of 137, thanks to rounds of 85, 84 Overall stableford (men and women, Pell 72, C Skuse/F Pell 71. Park), P Kerekere (Poverty Bay), W Flight, final: D Russell def V Grace. off a 16-handicap. 3rd to 5th places): M Marino 67, D Situ SUNDAY — Men’s stableford, division Brown (Waikohu), A Higham (Te Puia Third: I Ruru. Pat Johansen won the women’s 66, R Taylor 65 on c/b. 1: N Richardson 38, M Callaghan 36, S Springs), S Jeune (PB), T Donovan (PB), Consolation final: K Tamanui def T 36-hole net with 142, Mahia’s Maria Sunday 18-hole stableford: C Pipi 39, Jeune 35, D Twigley 35. P Anderson (PB), D Russell (Patutahi), Brothers. Wesche the gross with 175 and Jaye B Morrissey 37, P Nepia 37, Z Rolls 36, J Division 2: J Kerekere 41, R Morgan G Morley (PB), K Bentley (Maraenui), Stableford: E Wynyard 19, T Ritchie 18. McCafferty the stableford with 71 Hayes 34. 37, P Goodwin 37. T Boon (Tarras), T Hawea (PB), Wade points. Women’s approaches: W Morrissey, K Twos: R Gibson 2, S Jeune, R Morgan. Wesche (Mahia), M Jefferson (PB), Z COMING UP: SATURDAY, Endeavour Patutahi’s Hukanui Brown Papuni. Approach: R Morgan. Lewis (Te P), J Devery (Te P), D Situ men’s pennants first round at Waikohu, upstaged Park juggernaut Anaru Women’s long drives: F Wesche, C Jackpot: R Gibson. (PB), P Clayton (PB), P Stewart (Gis P), 11am tee-off, players are reminded the Reedy to win the division 1 men’s Pipi. SATURDAY — Men’s stableford, T Lincoln (Tolaga Bay), B Colbert (PB), Men’s approaches: J Devery, P Stewart. division 1: F Ball 38, S Andreassen 36. M Norman (PB), J Van Helden (PB), B Men’s long drives: E Brown jr, D Boyle, Division 2: K Goldsmith 40, B Allen 37. Yates (Tol B), R Lopez (Martinborough), E Junior crossword 1658 L Vette, J Brown, WOPs, J Witika. Approach: W Thompson. Brown jr (Pat), T Goldsmith (PB), A White Twos: D Boyle, A Higham, E Brown THURSDAY (April 1) — Men’s (PB), N Mackie (PB), E Crosby (Te Puke), 1 2 3 4 5 jr 2, H Brown 2, G Nickerson, A Pahina, stableford, division 1: T Goldsmith 37, A C Davies (Royal Auckland), D Betham P Stewart, A Watene, J Hayes, S Toa, P White 37, B Colbert 36, C Poole 36, W (Miramar), C Taewa (PB), A Hayward Nepia, D Craven, P Johansen, A Higham. Brown 34. (PB), B Morrissey (PB), T Reynolds 6 Hole-in-one on 14: P Stewart. Division 2: W Thompson 41, K (Gis P), D Boyle (Gis P), M Higham (Te TUESDAY (March 30) — Veteran Goldsmith 35, H Johanson 35, S Willock P), D McLaren (Greendale), T Trowell men’s stableford: H Schreiber 38, P 33. (Whakatane), D Meadows (PB), S Phillips 7 Simpson 35, A Lewington 34, A Reedy Twos: M Smith, T Goldsmith. (Gis P), R Pomana (Tol B), T Green (Pat), 34, G Williams 34, A Nairne 33. Approach: M Smith. G Schumacher (Ohope), S Harbottle (PB), Twos: R McGann, A Reedy. P Nee Nee (Titirangi), B Clark (Te P), G 8910 11 Patutahi Clapham (PB), W Whangapirita (Gis P), K Mahia Goldsmith (PB), M Rei (Mir), R Simpson PAT Hokianga added his name to (Mir), P Mullooly (Te P), H Rasmussen 12 PLENTY of green fee players were golf’s list of perfection achievers with (Te P), S Satherley (Mir), N Dewes (Te P), a welcome feature at Mahia over a his career-first hole-in-one on April 1. M Yemm (Mir), N Jones (PB), N Carson glorious Easter weekend. Hokianga aced the 15th hole during (Mir), T Adamson (Tol B), N Bell (Te P), 13 David Waihaki continued his winning a 9-hole stableford competition. B Wehipeihana (Linton Camp), C Taylor ways but by the narrowest of margins More on his shot in tomorrow’s (Pat), M Barker (PB), G McKendry (Tit), in the men’s stableford on Sunday. Herald. T Kupenga (Te P), W Ngata (Te P), J His 40 points won on countback Lindsay Jamieson dominated the Stanley (Omaha Beach), D Goldsmith (Te from Kevin Symes and Labour Taurima. men’s stableford on Sunday. Jamieson P), J Devery (Te P), B Cooper (Waikare), SUNDAY — LGU: L Steel 102-23-79 carded 83-20-63, for 43 points, to win P Harrison (Te P), R Walker (Te P), 14 15 16 17 18 from R Hiko, V Kyle. the junior division by six points. D Gregory (Gis P), I Logan (Te P), J Men’s stableford: D Waihaki 40, K It followed his win in the meat pack Sheridan (Tol B), L Gunther (PB). Evans ready to fill ‘one-man team’s’ boots 19 RUGBY LEAGUE do it. We just have to be on our game a “good communicator”, he aims to and work for each other.” add defensive glue to the occasionally ADDIN Fonua-Blake has been As one of the more experienced porous Warriors. labelled a “one-man team” but the forwards (117 NRL games over six “I love defence,” said Evans. Warriors are confident they can still seasons) 29-year-old Evans will “I used to be an attacking-based Across 4. Something to use for prosper without their marquee prop. shoulder plenty of responsibility over player but I’ve really changed the way The Warriors, sitting 11th on the NRL the coming weeks. of thinking. 6. Poison for weeds (10) sticking things together (4) table with a two-win, two-loss record, After signing from the Eels, his “I want to try to get the boys up in 8. Parts of a dollar (5) 5. Trumpet player (9) face struggling Manly in Gosford Warriors debut has been delayed line speed and bring that energy in tomorrow night. by a knee problem picked up in the defence. That’s what I’m going to bring.” 10. Evaporated water (5) 7. Happening (9) It will, however, be without Fonua- penultimate game of 2020. His preparation for tomorrow’s match 13. Unlucky (11) 9. A white thing in your mouth Blake who is sidelined for an extended “I tried pushing through it pre- has been unusual, as he played last period due to a knee injury suffered in season without properly looking after weekend in a Newcastle Knights jersey, 14. Correct (5) (5) last Sunday’s loss to the Roosters. it,” said Evans. representing their NSW Cup team in a 17. Run after someone trying 11. Follows ninth (5) The 25-year-old has provided a vital “I finally got to mid-January and I match against the Dragons. point of difference in 2021, especially had to go and get a couple of needles It was arranged by Warriors to catch them (5) 12. A pig pen (3) with his ability to make yards after in it. I had to have two weeks off recruitment chief Peter O’Sullivan, after 19. Fingernail paint (10) 15. A wide smile (4) contact and draw in additional running and that put me back another the Warriors’ fringe players were unable defenders. three or four weeks. But that’s all good to turn out for Redcliffe due to the 16. Use a computer keyboard “He’s sort of like a one-man team now.” Brisbane lockdown. Down (4) himself and he does a massive job for Evans has been mostly confined to “It was pretty cool. Apparently they 1. 17. us,” said interchange forward Kane a bench role — stuck behind some big had lost both their games and we beat Observed (4) Young cow (4) Evans. names — but gets the chance for a a good team by 40 — a good way for 2. Counts up (4) 18. As well (4) “It’s going to be up to the players career swansong at the Warriors. them to get their first win and for me to collectively to work together but we can Aside from experience and being get my minutes up. — NZ Herald 3. Comes first in a race (4) The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, April 8, 2021 SPORT 31 Boys’ High climb 12 rungs on ladder VOLLEYBALL

GISBORNE Boys’ High School defied their ranking to place second in Division 2 of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Volleyball Championships in Palmerston North. After qualifying as the 30th seeds through regional tournaments, GBHS improved their position 12 places to finish the tournament ranked 18th out of 32 boys’ teams. They were beaten 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-18) by Napier Boys’ High in the Division 2 final. After losing to Manurewa High (3-0) and Waimea College (3-1) to start top-32 play, the team bounced back to beat Mt Maunganui B 3-0. Their two-loss/one-win record put them into Division 2 (the bottom 16 of the 32). GBHS won their opening two Division 2 pool games — straight-sets victories over Auckland Grammar (25-22, 25-20, 25-18) and Kamo High (25-19, 27-25, 25-17). They lost 3-1 to Napier Boys’ High (19-25, 22-25, 25-21, 23-25) in the final pool game but had done enough to earn a quarterfinal against Cashmere High — Canterbury’s top volleyball school. Cashmere won the first set 25-21 but GBHS turned the game around to win the next three, 25-19, 27-25, 25-18. Despite some key players tiring after a tough week and a few early nerves, GBHS overpowered Marlborough Boys’ High in straight sets in their IMPROVED ON RANKING: The Gisborne Boys’ High School volleyball team went into the national secondary schools volleyball semifinal, winning 25-21, 25-19, 25-19. champs as 30th seeds and ended it ranked 18th of the 32 teams taking part. Gisborne Boys’ High team members are (from left): It set up a final against Napier Boys’ High and Isaiah Lemaua, Jonty Evans, King Maxwell, Oli Gillies, Sonny Kahn, Marika Rawiri, Bayley Edmonds-Manuel, Taine Pirini, Caleb once again the Hawke’s Bay school proved too Dewis, Khaghan Worsnop and coach Simon Murphy. Picture supplied good, this time in straight sets. The loss left GBHS feeling a bit flat but players strong performances against top-tier schools. Although Gisborne Boys’ High had previously steadily increasing . . . it’s an indication our and coaching staff could reflect on a season that For GBHS coach Simon Murphy, the semifinal won the Division 2 final and been in the Division programme is working.” had some great moments, including a first Super and quarterfinal games were the highlights of the 1 draw, the result was a positive sign, Murphy Gisborne Girls’ High School had a team at the 8 win against Tauranga Boys’ College, a placing week. said. tournament for the first time in several years. well above their seeding at the nationals, and “The boys played out of their skin,” he said. “The standard year after year has been They placed 15th in Division 4.

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ALL LINED UP: Fast Pitch Sliders catcher Craig Wilson focuses on the ball, as do umpire Tom Kingi and Young Gunnz batter Puhi Rapaea in the Easter softball tournament held at Waikirikiri Park at the weekend. Young Gunnz lost the A Grade final to Spartans, while Sliders won the subsidiary final against Gisborne Girls’ High School in what organiser Leesa Kingi described as an “amazing tournament” likely to be repeated next year. Picture by Paul Rickard

Tourney likely to be back SOFTBALL by John Gillies “We had a lot of comments about how continue for future editions. the A Grade side. good — and how much fun — it was. “In Gisborne we can’t have While the teams were mixed for local AN Easter softball tournament looks “I am amazed and happy that our competitions for just men’s or women’s competition and this tournament, they as if it will be back next year, bigger and teams got into the A and B grade finals. teams because we don’t have enough would be separated into male and female even better, following the success of the “I think we might have to run it next players,” Kingi said. teams for outside tournaments. inaugural event. year so we win both finals.” “For the tournament we had mixed Jana Hihi and Yuko Beattie would The tournament was held over two Tairawhiti team Spartans beat Young competitions for A and B grades so we coach the female team, while Xayvier days at Waikirikiri Park, using the “skin” Gunnz 5-2 in the A Grade final and got more teams taking part, and I think Kingi, Rongo Rapaea and Jayde diamond and three grass diamonds Flaxmere College beat Young Gunnz Part it will carry on that way. Hikitapua-Wilson would coach the male marked up for the event. 2 15-12 in the B Grade decider. “It’s one of two tournaments that are team. Leesa Kingi would be manager of Two Hawke’s Bay teams, Fast Pitch Two subsidiary finals were also held. totally mixed. both. Sliders and Flaxmere College, joined In the A Grade Gizzy Fast 45 final, “The teams — particularly in the A “We are looking at going to the six Tairawhiti teams in two divisions of Fast Pitch Sliders beat Gisborne Girls’ Grade — took the games seriously, but it Kingswood Classic in Palmerston North competition held across Saturday and High School 8-4. In the B Grade version, was a lot of fun.” at Labour Weekend,” Leesa Kingi said. Sunday. Whatever — a team of “seasoned” players It was a return to the days where “It has men’s and women’s sections. Held to support the newly formed — beat United Bulldogs 9-8. players turned up and played as hard as “We also want to compete at the ISA Young Gunnz club and showcase the “Fast 45 is a brand-new softball game they could, but still had fun, she said. Classic in Hastings in December. That’s a progress made, the tournament generated that is fast and energetic,” Kingi said. With eight teams, each made up of men’s tournament, so we’re looking at a a lot of outside interest, team manager The change to “Gizzy rules” dialled 14 players, plus coaches, managers and Kapiti Coast tournament for the women Leesa Kingi said. down the energetic component, she said. supporters, Waikirikiri Park was buzzing around the same time.” Teams from Hamilton and Wellington, “We just had a runner on one for the for the two days. With the Kingswood Classic being along with more teams from Hastings, first innings, a runner on two for the The Young Gunnz teams for the held before the usual start date for local had already inquired about a repeat next second and a runner on three for the tournament were split according to softball, players would train in winter — year. third.” experience, Kingi said. probably once a week — to be ready for “It was an amazing tournament,” Kingi The teams were mixed — male and Ages ranged from 11 to 14 in the B tournament action without a lead-up in said. female — and she expected that to Grade team and from 17 to “early 30s” in club competition. The only motels with a I don’t want to burst your vacancy? Our dog motels trans-tasman bubble - but where 1-4 bedroom units close to are they going trees and other amenities, to stay…? sunny location.

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