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TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.20 COSTLY APARTMENT REPAIRS PAGE 3 HISTORIAN TO HISTORIAN PAGE 5 PAGE 13 SUPPORT LOCAL MUSOS: Gisborne musicians Adrian Athy (left), Darryl Monteith, Pete Stewart, Joe Williams, Ali Sochacki JUDGES DISMISS (front), Lazy Fifty manager Kerry Taggart and Ryan Raggett are right behind an initiative to encourage local cafes, bars, eateries and retailers to play the Spotify playlist Gisborne Musicians to promote original music from this region. “The concept will introduce Tairawhiti musicians to a new audience,” said Taggart. Story on page 4 Picture by Rebecca Grunwell TRUMP CLAIMS FRAUDSTER JAILED Two years, one month after failure to repay $147,000 A WOMAN who stole more than willing to undertake community work as months) of a possible 25 percent for But as matters stood, the company was $147,000 from her employer First Fresh well, Mr Clarke said. guilty pleas, which were belated due to still out of pocket, its loss not mitigated. NZ Limited has been jailed for 25 months He submitted a sentence starting point Brown’s initial response to the charges He referred to the company’s and ordered to pay the company $7000 of 36 months imprisonment. being to plead not guilty. victim impact statement written by for emotional harm. Police cited other tariff cases, including There was discount of one month for its managing director, who was in Katrina Louise Brown, 49, previously one with almost identical but slightly remorse and participation in restorative court regularly for Brown’s previous pleaded guilty to 14 charges of accessing more serious justice. appearances. a computer system for dishonest features where a A percentage There had been a huge financial impact purposes. She was sentenced yesterday in starting point of 45 The company’s director spoke discount amounting on the company, which suffered reduced Gisborne District Court. months was upheld about the breach of trust to 5.4 months profit and impacted its ability to pay staff Judge Warren Cathcart stayed true to on appeal, albeit said involved and betrayal for the was for money their annual bonuses. his earlier warnings to Brown — that she to be upper range. Brown repaid The company was also concerned must repay all the money she took before Judge Cathcart staff and company. He felt and her previous about loss of reputation with growers her sentencing or she would be jailed. set a starting point manipulated by a staff member good character. and creditors, particularly suppliers and Counsel Alistair Clarke told the court of 38 months. He of 14 years — someone the (Brown has prior whether they felt comfortable with its efforts made by Brown and her husband noted that while not convictions but for payments system. to secure a loan to repay the $62,976.61 in a senior position company thought it could trust. minor, unrelated, It had incurred additional legal and still outstanding were unsuccessful. within the company, offending.) other costs associated with making However, she could make an immediate it was Brown and no The judge told improvements to that system. payment of $7000 for emotional harm one else who had all the responsibility for Brown had she repaid the debt in full The company’s director spoke about the and weekly repayments of $500. paying invoices. he would have instead deducted eight breach of trust involved and betrayal for She had a suitable address for home Her offending was deliberate and well months for this factor, which would the staff and company. detention if the end sentence fell within planned. have brought the sentence in range for range. If it was imposed she would be He gave 20 percent discount (6.6 conversion to home detention. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 GISBORNE RUATORIA WAIROA Local News ...... 1-5 Business ............11 Television ...........18 Literature ..........19 Births & Deaths ...4 Opinion ..............12 Classifieds ... 20-21 Sport ............ 24-28 9 771170 043005 TOMORROW National ...6-10, 16-17 World............ 13-15 Racing .......... 22-23 Weather .............27 > 2 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Friday, November 6, 2020 OPERATION BLUE SANTA TAIRAWHITI police for the the community. second year running will hand “It was such an amazing out Christmas cheer in the experience last year to be able festive season through their to do something like this for Operation Blue Santa initiative the families we work with,” for families in need. she said. The Gisborne Whangaia “The response all-round Nga Pa Harakeke team, Te from the families, the staff Aka Ora Charitable Trust involved and the people and Countdown Gisborne who donated was really are behind the initiative that heartwarming. involves giving the community “It made everyone feel good an opportunity to share food so we are really keen to get and Christmas treats. into gifting baskets again this In the lead-up to Christmas, year.” police and social services Constable Mann said it staff will visit and present was even more relevant this families a laundry basket full time due to some families of donated food. having lost their incomes and “Whangaia staff will be livelihoods because of nominating who they feel are Covid-19. deserving of the basket, those “The extended generosity they feel would appreciate of the Gisborne community it and benefit from it,” said was awesome last year so we Constable Tracey Mann. will be leaning on them again “There are lots of different to give to those less fortunate. reasons various people are “In the past we have had chosen. businesses doing muffins “They could be sales, quiz nights and grandparents who have donating avocados for sale taken on their grandchildren as fundraisers, so their office CHANGING COLOUR: throughout the year, even could donate baskets to Santa is going blue to though they have limited families.” help out needy families in financial capability to do Constable Mann said the Tairawhiti community. so. Some are sexual abuse Operation Blue Santa Picture supplied victims who staff know provided an opportunity to feel vulnerable. And there shine a little light on the fact are those who are part of there were families dealing intervention court and have with difficult circumstances family harm or violence. basket costs around $85. ■ For more information contact been going really well with “and to show this community “For these families, Christmas “The contents can be bought and Constable Tracey Mann at their progress.” really cares about one can be a stressful time, and a show put together by a family, group or [email protected] or Constable Mann is again another. of support from the community will business, and left with Countdown Laura at Te Aka Ora Charitable doing the hard yards, “Our Whangaia Nga Pa hopefully make a big difference for Gisborne, or funds can be paid Trust (06) 868 7722 or Chris at organising the initiative and Harakeke team engage with them.” into the Te Aka Ora bank account Countdown Gisborne (06) 869 drumming up interest within whanau who are experiencing Filling an Operation Blue Santa 02-0636-0061335-00, ref Blue Santa. 0880. UNDER COVER: Central School’s covered turf proved its worth at the official opening yesterday when it started to rain during the ceremony. Students Tyson Puddick and Zita Szoke had the honour of cutting the ribbon — cheered on by their schoolmates. Principal Andy Hayward said it was a wonderful resource and was being used all the time. “People are lining up to use it. We’re lucky, we wouldn’t have been able to do it without the support of all the funders and that is the key to it. Schools don’t have that coin lying around and we are fortunate to have that large support.” Mr Hayward said the opening, which had been delayed due to Covid, was fantastic. “The children spoke very well, the cake was lovely and the singing was fantastic.” Picture by Liam Clayton LOOKING AHEAD Get your FOCUS ON THE LAND • Patutahi farmer Stuart Gray Gisborne Herald won the Pioneer ‘Maize for Grain Yield’ competition for home-delivered New Zealand this year. • We talk to a new vet from New Plymouth who chose to come SURFAID 20 to Gisborne under the MPI regional scheme. • Prices and comment from YEARS ON today’s sheep sale at the Matawhero saleyards — about 300 head on offer. TOMORROW TOMORROW The Gisborne Herald, 64 Gladstone Road, P.O. Box 1143, Gisborne • Phone (06) 869 0600 • Fax (Editorial) (06) 869 0643 (Advertising) (06) 869 0644 Editor: Jeremy Muir • Chief Reporter: Andrew Ashton • Circulation: Cara Haines • Sports: Jack Malcolm/John Gillies To nd out more call 869 0620 e-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • web site: www.gisborneherald.co.nz The Gisborne Herald • Friday, November 6, 2020 NEWS 3 Losing sleep from EXTRA COST: A one-bedroom unit in the Marina View engine brake noise Apartments will go to auction on WAKA Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is Saturday. reminding truck drivers to take care on the roads Picture by Alice Angeloni and be mindful of noise. “We have heard from residents in Gisborne that the noise of truck engines braking is impacting on their ability to sleep,” NZTA senior network and journey manager Helen Harris said. “Everyone accepts truck drivers have an important job and engine brakes are a key safety feature for heavy vehicles, particularly in high- speed environments. “We know the impact of noise from the engine brakes on others are an unintended consequence but we ask that drivers please be mindful and remind them not to use the brakes on flat roads unless absolutely necessary.