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TERROR ATTACK: An armed police officer outside the Countdown supermarket in New Lynn after an Isis-inspired terrorist attack left three people critically injured yesterday. The attacker was shot and killed by police. NZ Herald picture

CRITICALLY INJURED: A wounded shopper is transported by Tom Dillane, NZ Herald from the supermarket to an ambulance after the terror attack in Auckland. The offender was shot by police officers. IT was the one mundane location Picture by Alex Burton Aucklanders were allowed to venture to from their homes during a sunny lockdown afternoon and it turned into a nightmare. Three people are fighting for life in hospital after that supermarket run. The 32-year-old attacker is dead. For 60 horrific seconds, Countdown supermarket in New Lynn yesterday turned into the site of an Isis-inspired terrorist 60 SECONDS attack. A man under 24-hour police surveillance entered the supermarket about 2.30pm and grabbed a knife from the shelves before running through the aisles shouting. A local man witnessed the very first moments of the attack which left him shaken. OF HORROR “It literally happened in front of me. I was just buying stuff and walking toward the milk aisle, and then suddenly I heard a person shouting loudly ‘Allahu Akbar’ and just running,” the 34-year-old witness said. “There was this lady in front of me and he jumped on her so she fell, so that person (the attacker) also sort of lost his balance. ‘Looking He also fell. Then he got up. “I was behind so I couldn’t see his face but this person was wearing, like, a khaki jacket and he had a knife, a pretty big knife — I would say the size of his arm. at him, I “It was very scary. It was like a mini sword, not like a full sword. She was lying on the floor. I have a feeling she may have got stabbed.” knew he He described the “slightly hefty” attacker as about 1.7 metres tall. Another shopper, Amit Nand, told TV current affairs show The Project he confronted the terrorist in the supermarket wanted to after hearing screams. “I saw a lady lying on the floor there bleeding and she was, like, ‘help, help’,” Nand said. “And I thought to myself ‘I’ve got to do kill people’ KNOWN TO POLICE: The terrorist attacker had been something’, you know, and then I saw the previously arrested for allegedly planning a “lone guy with the knife.” wolf” knife attack. Picture supplied to NZ Herald CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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‘MY HAPPY PLACE’: That is how Karen Clune describes painting and drawing. Karen bought this Cape Cod chair off Facebook for $20 but was a little concerned at potential deterioration so marched into Resene with 12 tins of food which she swapped for test pots as part of Resene’s Hunger For Colour campaign for the Salvation Army . . . and the end result was this which she said “came up better than I expected”.

DREAM WEAVER: This beautiful pikau or In response to a Gisborne Herald backpack was made by talented weaver Facebook page request for pictures of and tutor Talei Teariki, who described lockdown activities, we got a bunch her material as “a free resource and it’s of shots of people doing all sorts of everywhere!” It features a paua toggle creative and interesting things. and the pattern is karu o te whenua and We also received photos of some takirua. impressive works ranging from furniture to artwork to cakes. For some, it is a career. For others, a hobby. And all shared one thing in common — passion for what they do. Talent is abundant in Tairawhiti. As you can see.

LOCKDOWN . . . DOH!: Dee Grice and her whanau had to postpone son Darius’s sixth birthday but had “the awesome task” of consuming this Homer Simpson “masterpiece” of a cake made by Hailey of Hailey’s Homemade. “It was delicious,” said Dee.

CHOC ROCKS: Hannah Jairam and daughter Neena combined FROM THE HEART: Sandra talents to Parker says this lockdown paint rocks waikawa artpiece was “made MULTI-TALENTED: Jo Ellery-Matangi’s RAINDROPS ARE FALLING FROM that looked with love” after recently dragon-inspired piece is one string to her MY HEAD: Malia Thomas-Conole good finishing a raranga (Maori artistic bow. Jo says she does “all sorts” made a rain cloud creation for wacky enough to weaving) course at Te but never the same thing twice. hat day for her online school catch-up. eat Wananga o Aotearoa. LOOKING AHEAD Get your ALL THE LATEST NEWS, INCLUDING: Gisborne Herald • Back on site in Level 3, but building supplies from Level 4 home-delivered Auckland proving a problem. • Sensory care packages proving a hit for those with high needs during Level 3. • Putting Gisborne on the world marathon stage. • Counting down to another alert level drop. • A brilliant Paralympics for Kiwi athletes comes to an end. • A review of the All Blacks-Wallabies test and how the Warriors got on in their NRL season-ender MONDAY

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WAINUI residents caught on “the east side of the Berlin Wall” have voiced their growing frustrations with a police checkpoint. Earlier this week police established a static checkpoint on Moana Road but some “northern Wainui” residents are questioning the reasoning for placing a fixed police checkpoint they say has effectively created a “border gate” halfway along a suburban street. One resident, who did not want to be named, said it felt like he was living on “the east side of the Berlin Wall”. Another resident said the checkpoint was right outside his place and the red and white lights flashed through their home till 10pm. He and his wife were forced to withdraw to a bedroom at the rear of their house. He also complained that although the logging tricks were waved through by the police, they had to decelerate and then take off again from THE BORDER: the checkpoint, creating much more engine noise The static checkpoint on Moana Road at Wainui is frustrating some residents, who have questioned its than usual. location.”To go down to the local dairy for a loaf of bread, you are halted, lined up, flagged over and questioned while your Another resident said that at first it was a bit registration number is recorded,” said one resident. “And two minutes later you go through the whole process again on the way Picture by Gray Clapham of a laugh going “across the border” but after a back.” few days of being constantly questioned, it had become tiresome and unnecessary, considering “And considering there have been no the rest of Gisborne was going about their ...at first it was a bit of a laugh going ‘across the border’ but after a community cases of Covid anywhere near legitimate business without being “interrogated”. few days of being constantly questioned, it had become tiresome and Gisborne, what is the perceived danger to people “To go down to the local dairy for a loaf of on the north side of the Wainui checkpoint?” bread, you are halted, lined up, flagged over unnecessary... — Wainui resident Area police commander Inspector Sam and questioned while your (vehicle) registration Aberahama said police always intended to review number is recorded. the fixed checkpoints and that will be done on “You are asked, ‘Where are you going? What “I understand that the checkpoint was put their heading up or down State Highway 35. Monday. for? Where do you come from?’ and two minutes pretty much for political reasons — to stop Ngati “And at least then Makorori and Wainui “Huge apologies to the members of the Wainui later you go through the whole process again on Porou setting up their own checkpoint further up residents wouldn’t need to choke up the community who are unhappy with our checkpoint the way back.” the Coast,” a resident on the “north side of the checkpoint going down the road for a bottle of out there. We didn’t set out to upset local The checkpoint is there from around 8am Wall” said. milk.” people’s lifestyles with it. to 10pm daily, with emergency lights flashing “But it seems kind of dumb to decide the Another resident wanted to know what “But it is important that people realise that continuously. border between Gisborne and the East Coast is Gisborne city residents in lockdown in their there are people on the East Coast who are “A number of police vehicles are involved and halfway along what is in fact a residential street. own homes would find so compelling on the extremely vulnerable, and running checkpoints a dedicated contingent of police staff manning “Why not at Tatapouri, Pouawa or even East Coast that it would make them break Covid at both ends of the coast was important to keep the blockade. Whangara? At least then any traffic is obviously emergency travel restrictions. them safe.” Lucky escape for Need to lift trio as vehicle rolls Vaccinating Maori rate: 100m down bank Tairawhiti Raihania A TRIO of men in a ute had The three men suffered what by Alice Aneloni At a Hauora Tairawhiti district demand because we do have the a lucky escape from serious were described as moderate health board Zoom meeting on capacity and the vaccine supply to injury or worse this morning injuries and were taken to NEARLY 60 percent of Tuesday, board chair Kim Ngarimu be vaccinating people.” when their vehicle left a gravel Gisborne Hospital in two St Tairawhiti’s population have had said 6000 people received a vaccine Hauora Tairawhiti chief road at the back of Whatatutu John ambulances. at least one dose of the Covid-19 last week. executive Jim Green said in terms and went 100 metres down a Firefighters from Gisborne, vaccine after thousands of people Compared to other district of equity around the vaccine, they bank. Whatatutu and Te Karaka were vaccinated last health boards, Hauora Tairawhiti were looking for “ideas” from the The crash happened near attended the crash, along with week. was seventh of 20 for delivering board or others around how they Mangamaia Road, about police, and the paramedic But concerns have the first dose among the whole could continue to improve the nine kilometres inland from and crewman from the Trust been raised about population, and 13th of 20 for the situation. Whatatutu township at around Tairawhiti Rescue Helicopter. health equity as second dose, according to figures “There is still that gap and 1am. The chopper was unable to Maori record the from August 29. absolutely it is something we need “The ute left the road and fly due to fog. lowest vaccine rate in For the Maori population, to be able to address.” rolled,” a senior firefighter said. “They were very fortunate the community. Tairawhiti was third of 20 for the Mr Green said they were “The vehicle went back on not to have suffered more As of Wednesday, 57 percent of first dose and ninth of 20 for the bringing vaccination to people with to its wheels after it rolled and serious injuries,” the senior Tairawhiti’s total population, 61 second. a variety of clinics, rural access on finally came to rest around 100 firefighter said. percent of Pasifika and 45 percent For Pasikifa, Tairawhiti was the East Coast and west, and now of Maori had received at least one third of 20 for the first dose and drive through. metres down a bank.” “We understand the dose of the vaccine. fifth of 20 for the second dose. Work needed to continue with Another emergency services alarm was raised by some Hauora Tairawhiti’s Te Waiora “All of those levels of vaccination iwi partners to get those rates of spokesman said the three companions in another o Nukutaimemeha Maori are above the national levels so vaccinations up and getting people young men — two aged 20 and vehicle.” Relationship Board chairman Na I think that’s a fabulous effort in the door, he said. the other 17 — were able to At the time The Herald went Raihania addressed the gap in on behalf of all our vaccination Ngati Porou Hauora had been get out of the vehicle when it to print today there was no vaccinations in simple terms. teams operating in the rohe,” Ms vaccinating at Matakaoa on stopped and managed to crawl update available on the men’s “It’s not about the effort that Ngarimu said. Monday, Turanga Health at Te their way up the bank. treatment or conditions. has been put in, it’s just the result. The rate of vaccinations among Karaka and Waihirere this week. We’ve got to lift that result,” he Maori had been discussed she said. “To be able to get into the said. “That’s the lowest vaccination communities where the whanau By September 1, almost 37,000 cohort in our community and we’re are and then get the whanau Covid risk deemed ‘very low’ doses of the vaccine had been given very conscious of that.” through the door and some great in Tairawhiti. Thirty-one percent Hauora Tairawhiti was working work going on there through our after Auckland staff brought in of Tairawhiti’s general population with iwi partners to try to lift iwi providers and Toitu to provide over 12 was fully vaccinated, 22 vaccination rates, she said. the support, knowledge and THE risk of a Delta outbreak in Gisborne has been deemed percent of Maori and 33 percent of “The real thing that we need to encouragement for whanau to get “very low” after it was found a building company brought in Pasifika. all be doing together is stimulating out and be vaccinated.” staff from Auckland. The Gisborne Herald understands police attended a building site for a Kaianga Ora housing development yesterday No clear evidence house fire was arson morning. POLICE say there is no clear evidence The two people living there got out “It is considered likely the fire started Although police would not confirm the details or name of that a fire that badly damaged a unit in without injury. around the vehicle and police continue the company, Hauora Tairawhiti chief executive Jim Green a two-storey duplex building in Munro “From the scene examination to work to ascertain how it might have confirmed the Ministry of Health had been alerted. Street on Thursday night was arson. conducted yesterday by a specialist fire started. “Management of the situation has been discussed with A fire started in a vehicle parked investigator and police there is no clear “Anyone with information about Hauora Tairawhiti’s medical officer of health and an in a car port adjacent to the building, evidence that this was a case of arson,” this incident should contact Detective assessment of the risk to the Tairawhiti population has been and spread from there to involve the said Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Sergeant Brent Griffiths.” deemed very low.” dwelling. Ford. 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021

FAMILY NOTICES Deaths Deaths PARKER, Mary Magdalene. — On September 1st, 2021, ATKINSON, Janet passed away peacefully, GREAT RESULT: The (Jan). — On August in the early hours of Cancer Society benefits 30, 2021, peacefully, at Wednesday morning, at Christchurch Hospital, to the tune of $61,000 Nazareth House, from yesterday’s aged 86 years. Loved Christchurch. Mary was wife of the late Alan. Daffodil Day sheep 94 years young. Loved sale at the Matawhero Much-loved mother daughter of the late and mother-in-law of James and Sarah saleyards. It has been Peter and Rachel, Gill Parker, and loved only described as a special and John. Dearly loved sister of the late sale. This pen of Gran of Simon, James, Michael, Kevin, and Romdales for example, Carmai, Ray, and David (all dec). Also, the top sellers, made Bronnie. Loving Great- very much-loved and $299 a head. The Gran of 11, and Great- cherished Aunty of Cancer Society were Great-Gran of one and Tricia, Anne, Tony “blown away” at the a half. A heartfelt thank (dec), Michael, David, outcome. See full sale you to the staff andMary, Erin, Chris, report in Focus on the residents of Rose Court Sharon, Cushla, Phil, Land. Rest Home for their care, Margaret and Jim, and Picture by Liam Clayton support and friendship their spouses and for Janet during her partners. Great-Aunty stay. Messages may of more than 40 plus be addressed to The nephews and nieces. Family of the late Janet Mary was a very Atkinson, C/- PO Box spiritual person, an 39001, Christchurch amazing lady who 8545. achieved many goals in A Memorial Service her long life. for Jan will be held on Sunday, September 12, "Eternal life grant unto Mary, O Lord, ‘Phenomenal’ stock sale fundraiser via Zoom. For details, please email peterat May Perpetual Light [email protected] shine upon her and may by Murray Robertson other regions when it comes to this “This was a really special sale in she live in peace in sale each year, well above its weight, terms of its result, a result produced by your kingdom for ever THE Gisborne East Coast Cancer and ever, Alleluia, and well above regions that have a a combined effort.” Amen." Society is $61,000 better off after much bigger catchment than us,” Mr Cancer Society fundraising and event the Daffodil Day sheep sale at the Hurlstone said. coordinator Becky Burgess said the Messages to the family Matawhero Saleyards yesterday. “One of our donors brought forward result has blown them away. of Mary Parker, C/o 19 Matawhero reopened for the sale of 50 Romdale male lambs in one pen that “It’s phenomenal — hard to put London Street, stock yesterday under strict Covid-19 sold for $299 a head, and they were our into words, and a huge testament to PEACH, Colin Walter Christchurch, 8013. Provided we have Level 3 requirements. top pen.” the generosity of our local farming Conyers. — Born 11th “We sold 330 head that were donated The stock are sold free of charge by community. November 1931. Passed moved to Covid Level 2 next Friday, a Funeral by the district’s farmers,” said PGG PGG Wrightson. “A massive thanks to the ANZ Bank away peacefully at Wrighton auctioneer Chris Hurlstone. home, on Thursday Mass for Mary will be “Credit must also go to the trucking who help coordinate the sale and to morning 2nd September celebrated at St Annes “The result shows the huge companies who likewise bring the stock PGG Wrightson. 2021. Loved husband of Catholic Church, 739 generosity of the farming community to the saleyards at no cost, and to the “This will help offset the loss of the Pamela, married for 64 Ferry Road, Woolston, and their support for the Cancer Daffodil Day sale coordinators around Daffodil Day street appeal majorly,” she years. Eldest brother of on Friday, September Society cause.” the district who ring around to line up said. the late Betty, Edith, 10th at 1.30pm. The sale raised $40,000 last year. the sheep for the sale,” Mr Hurlstone “We were down by a lot and this will Gwen, the late Will, JR “Gisborne performs well ahead of said. be an amazing help.” David and Geoff. JOHN RHIND Much-loved father and father-in-law of Shelley and Jonathan, and Angela and Rob. Grandfather of Rebekah and Gerhard, Nathanael CALL TO VACCINATE and Georgia, Jeremy and Esther, Abby and Mike, Bethany, Joseph and Kat, Naomi and Jonny, Matthias and Siyanna, and Hope. PLEASE Drop in sense of urgency prompts plea Great-grandfather of Charlotte, Tabitha, HAVE FAMILY THE public are urged to keep getting (aged over 12) have had both doses and to operate seven days a week, 10am to Mary-Beth, Immanual, NOTICES vaccinated as immunisation numbers 26 percent one dose. 4pm, until the district moves into Alert Ezekiel, Hadassah, have decreased under Alert Level 3. The equivalent figures for Maori are Level 2. Lawrence, Seth, IN BY 9AM Hauora Tairawhiti spokeswoman Di 22 percent and 23 percent respectively, The Ngati Porou Hauora (NPH) Te Tini Azariah, Luka and DAY OF Akurangi said vaccinators had noticed and for Pasifika, 33 percent and 28 O Porou walk-in clinic will operate from Haven-Willow. PUBLICATION the trend with the public losing their percent. 2pm to 7.30pm next week. Many thanks to Lindsay sense of urgency. The Poutama vaccinating clinic behind NPH and Turanga Health are also Stewart, Ruth Green “Please encourage your loved ones,” she Gisborne Hospital will remain open for operating rural walk-in clinics next week. and the Hospice Team Monumental said. “We all know how important it is to another week before reopening at the Meanwhile, some people have raised for their kind care. protect our whanau.” community clinic at 295 Palmerston concerns that they have not received a Special thanks to Tim Masons Official figures show 5954 doses were Road. record card when getting vaccinated. Salmond, Hugh administered in the week ending Sunday, The clinic is for walk-ins and Some vaccination centres are not Goodman and Kelly August 29. appointments but operating hours do issuing cards under lockdown. Norris, Gilbert and STONEHAVEN Mazelle, and the for But the number of vaccines given on change. Check online to confirm. The main purpose of a card is to Dialysis Team. Wednesday and Thursday of this week, The clinic operates from 9am to 3pm inform people of the date of their second A private cremation Funerals at Level 3, only totalled 798 and 656 tomorrow. vaccine, not to provide official proof of has been held, and a Proudly Qualified, compared to 952 and 878 on the same The testing clinic at Palmerston Road vaccination. memorial service for Registered and two days last week. has closed. Swabbing is now done by GPs. If official proof is required, go to the Colin to be advised at a Making a Difference. In all, 36,842 vaccines have been given The service is free and registration as Ministry of Health website and fill out a future date. in Tairawhiti — 23,917 first doses and a patient is not required. proof of Covid-19 vaccination form. Stonehaven - Proudly 601 Nelson Road 12,925 second doses. The Harry Barker Reserve drive- Further information can be found at making a difference Ph 867 1800 That means 31 percent of the district through vaccination clinic will continue [email protected] Crawford Rd cycleway completion Covid-dependent by Wynsley Wrigley about the design and what some saw as plantings when the raised crossings were about completion and consultation dates poor consultation. installed. because he was expecting residents would WORK on the Crawford Road section Cr Wharehinga asked about the The raised crossings work did not have ask him post-lockdown levels 4 and 3. of the Wainui Road Cycleway will be expected date of completion of plantings, an August completion date because more Mr Wilson said he would have to check completed before the New Year, Covid and installation of bollards and traffic community consultation was required. with staff about consultation dates post levels permitting. calming measures. The end-of-August Plantings were to be placed between lockdown. Councillor Josh Wharehinga asked date in the council staff report had been the bollards but that was a difficult The work was funded in the current for an update on this work at the latest affected by the lockdown. issue because of the narrow width of the financial year. Gisborne District Council meeting, held The council had committed to a bollards. That meant work would definitely be by Zoom. “specific undertaking” with residents, he Staff were looking to plant in other completed before the new year depending Last June, the council brought work on said. areas. on Covid lockdowns. the Crawford Road section to a temporary Council director of community lifelines Cr Wharehinga thanked council staff The staff report said the Wainui Road halt when residents expressed concern David Wilson said staff would look at “for your mahi”, but said he was inquiring Cycleway was 95 percent completed. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 NEWS 5 On the web Second time unlucky for chopper appeal

Last week’s question by Murray Robertson this year,” said trust chairman Patrick Willock. especially when it compounds on the loss of last “It’s not a risk that the committee want to take. year’s auction. Is this lockdown going better than the THE Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust has “We thank everyone for all for their support, “We do have reserves to keep the rescue last one for you and your family? been forced to cancel its annual charity auction and while we are disappointed to have to make chopper flying, but the loss of now two annual due to uncertainties around Covid-19 restrictions. this decision we recognise that we must take our auctions is eating into those reserves.” The auction has been one of the chopper community into consideration. As part of the rescue helicopter trust’s trust’s major fundraisers each year since the first “We look forward to seeing you all at the 2022 contract with the Government it has to provide a one, 14 years ago. auction in September next year,” Mr Willock said. community portion of the approximate $700,000 “Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty over The auction also had to be cancelled last year annual cost of keeping the helicopter and its New Zealand’s Covid Levels and the possibility due to Covid restrictions. crew operating. that we will not be at Level 1 by Friday, In 2019 it raised around $90,000. “We are actively exploring alternative September 17, we will have to cancel the auction “This will be a major cut in income for us, fundraising ventures,” Mr Willock said. Coast sports club gets ‘rugby assist’

by Jack Malcolm and Wynsley Wrigley Completing the application had been at rugby clubs and in their communities. a painstaking and stressful process. She Donald, who kicked the decisive THE clubrooms kitchen of Tokararangi and several other members had prepared penalty in the 2011 Rugby World Cup Sports Club in Te Araroa is getting the entry over a two-week period. final, visited Tolaga Bay several years 49% 38% 13% a makeover, thanks to a household As part of the application process, ago when Uawa Rugby Football Club won hardware chain’s promotion. clubs had to provide a detailed plan and a similar grant. Products and materials worth $10,000 costings for their design. Hiria Shaw said she did not know Yes No Undecided will be available to the club through the Tokararangi plan summer working if the former All Black would visit Bunnings Rugby Assist programme. bees to do the improvements, which they Tokararangi after lockdown. Club treasurer Hiria Shaw said expect to take four days. Tokararangi Sports Club has a Yes: 154; No: 118; Undecided: 39; Total: 311 members were excited when they found They had also wanted to upgrade their netball team and runs a rugby sevens out their application had been successful. bar facilities but could not complete the tournament every year in the Christmas- “We’re all buzzing,” she said. consenting process before the deadline for New Year holiday period. The club’s most THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: The kitchen was part of an old building applications. prominent team is the rugby side that Do you support the council’s and needed work. The Bunnings Rugby Assist won the East Coast championship last proposal for lower speed limits Club representative Ayla Evans said programme has granted products and year. This year they were beaten in the on some local roads? the kitchen was old and run-down. materials valued at $300,000 to help 20 semifinals by eventual champions Uawa. “We were making do with what we rugby clubs around the country improve Bunnings Warehouse Gisborne Online polls are not scientific and reflect the opinions of only those had,” she said. internet users who have chosen to participate • Percentages may not their facilities. manager Tracey Awatere said it was total 100 due to rounding Club members were grateful for the Programme ambassador Stephen awesome to be able to help a local club. award. It would help the club with its Donald said he was looking forward to “Not all regions had winners, and to be VOTE ONLINE: www.gisborneherald.co.nz hosting and improve morale. seeing the positive impact of the grants a part of it was special.” Nearly half feel lockdown Lockdown farewells experience is ‘This has shown NZ how important funerals are’ better this time by Akula Sharma LOCKDOWN in Tairawhiti has gone better the REGISTERED funeral directors are an essential service and are permitted to second time around for many, according to The carry out their duties in Alert Level 3. Gisborne Herald’s weekly web poll. David Parker, managing director at New Zealand went back into lockdown Evans Funeral Services, said during the on August 17 after cases of Covid-19 were Level 4 lockdown they had provided non- discovered in the community. attendance funerals. The Herald webpoll question was “Is this “People say goodbye to their deceased lockdown going better than the last one for you family member at home and then and your family?” we take the body to the cemetery or Out of 311 respondents, 49 percent (154 crematorium,” he said. votes) answered “yes”, 38 percent (118 “The cemetery is closed to the public, votes) “no”, and 13 percent (39 votes) were hence the burials were non-attendant “undecided”. which has been stressful for families. It is For many voters, the lockdown was going a stressful time for our staff as well.” well. Mr Parker said under Level 4 they “I think I just know what I’m doing more. It had some families from Gisborne who doesn’t feel so alien to me, and my daughter is had chosen long-term embalming for the hooking up online via Google Classroom every deceased so they could have a ceremony day and is on top of her schoolwork more. So when alert levels were down to 2 or 1. that makes me feel better knowing that she’s a “We encountered this situation 10 lot more sorted this time around,” said a “yes” years ago, when the cemetery was closed for three months, and so we are used voter. to long-term embalming for delayed Some in the community were enjoying their funerals. time with family. “The deceased are kept in an open “It’s like having a paid holiday with the kids environment and not in a chiller. and the weather was a cracker and no take- “One of the things is, it does take a DESERTED: outs, fantastic.” while for us to move down to the next The Evans Funeral Chapel in Gladstone Road. Under Alert Level 3 A couple of voters felt better because they alert level when you can have funerals. A regulations, only 10 people are allowed to attend a funeral. Picture supplied were more aware of the situation. lot of the families would want to travel at “I think this time we understand more and that stage. of people (no more than 10), ensure safe “Evans Chapel also provides virtual particularly with the Delta variant, realise how “We will plan the services out so every social distance and record their visit funerals, where a family bubble of 10 important isolating is.” one has their own individuality. With through QR code scan-ins.” can attend, and other family members Another said: “There was no panic like last long-term embalming we can actually Mr Parker said uncertainty around the can participate in the service. This is time.” have people up to six months or more.” Covid-19 outbreak had affected families different from livestreaming, where the For those who were undecided or felt this Mr Parker said under Alert Level and their services, however, everyone had family and public can watch the funeral lockdown was worse, there was a sense they 3, viewings were only to be done in a been sympathetic. either live or at a later time.” were “over it,” as one said. registered funeral home with the number “People are understanding of the According to FDANZ guidelines, “It’s the same for me, but can’t speak for of people limited to 10. pressure we are under. And we are very yesterday an updated Alert Level Order others!” said one “no” voter “When someone passes away at home, sympathetic to them for not being able to (No 10) had come into effect with the “No better — no worse,” said another. the family can have the deceased there attend a funeral. This has really shown changes in Alert Level boundaries across for as long as they need to say goodbye New Zealand how important funerals the country. “Just the same. But wonderful for our roads with no legal time frame. We give advice are. This revised version of the order to have respite again from overweight log on a case-by-case basis. As a member of the Funeral Directors states “services for deceased persons or trucks,” was another comment. “However, in a controlled environment Assocation NZ, Evans have daily Zoom tupapaku including, for example, funeral While stuck in Alert Level 4, one “no” voter to view, it must be in a registered funeral meetings to keep updated on the latest homes, crematoria, or cemeteries” could was done with being restricted, saying, “I want home. information, “as each day brings us travel across alert level boundaries as an to ride my horse.” “This way we can control the number different situations”. essential service”. 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 A ‘despicable and ISIS-inspired’ act: PM

FROM PAGE 1 describe that.” Auckland City Hospital had multiple “He had a big knife on him and he was operating theatres running last night to just saying ‘Allahu, Allahu’ and he had treat the injured, who had suffered chest already stabbed two other people.” and neck wounds. Within 60 seconds of the attack Two major abdominal cavity surgeries beginning, the police strategic tactical were under way, the Herald was told. team in plain clothes who were following Coster confirmed none of the innocent the attacker closely enough to hear the people injured in yesterday’s attack was a first shouts of alarm had drawn their police officer. weapons and were directing shoppers to Ardern also made a plea to the public leave. to cast the responsibility for yesterday’s “I had another guy come in front of me attack purely with the individual, and and he was a cop and was like, ‘I’m an not a religion or ethnicity. undercover cop, step back step back, I’m “What happened today was despicable, going to shoot him’,” Nand said. it was hateful, it was wrong,” Ardern said. “I stepped a metre back and then all I “It was carried out by an individual, heard was like five shots . . . and he was not a faith, not a culture, not an ethnicity, on the floor. but an individual person who was “Looking at him, I knew he wanted to gripped by ideology that is not supported kill people.” here by anyone or any community. He By the end of the attacker’s knife alone carries the responsibility for these rampage, six innocent shoppers had been acts. Let that be where the judgement stabbed. falls.” Workers in a nearby pharmacy had The Prime Minister also assured barricaded themselves inside, and she expects no reprisal attacks against shoppers covered in blood were being TERROR IN SUPERMARKET: Police and ambulance staff at New Lynn countdown the local Muslim community, despite evacuated. following a terrorist atttack in which six people were stabbed. NZ Herald picture a mosque on Waikaukau Road in Glen Three critical patients, and another Eden, West Auckland, being under heavy in a serious condition, were taken to to Countdown in New Lynn yesterday interest to share as much as we can” police guard yesterday. Auckland City Hospital. One person in afternoon. when they were able to legally. “The community here has been nothing a moderate condition is at Waitakere “I know this operation raises questions “I know there will be many questions but helpful and supportive,” Ardern said. Hospital, and another in a moderate about whether the police could have done about this case and we have to confront “It would be wrong to direct any condition is at Middlemore Hospital. more,” Coster said. and address each and every one of them,” frustration at anyone beyond this “This was someone who was known “The reality is when you are surveilling she said. individual. That is who is culpable, that to our national security agencies,” someone on a 24-hour basis it is not A number of inquiries into the attack is who is responsible. No one else.” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in possible to be immediately next to them.” had already been launched last night, Ardern also dismissed suggestions that Parliament last night. Coster said there was nothing to including by the Independent Police a new Counter-Terrorism Legislation “There are very few who fall into indicate before the attack that the man Conduct Authority (IPCA) and the Bill currently coming back from select this category and I can give you this had travelled to New Lynn Countdown Coroner. committee could have prevented assurance.” for anything other than a “routine shop”. The Prime Minister indicated she had yesterday’s attack if it had been in place. She said the attacker was ISIS- The terrorist attacker — known only prepared a timeline of the individual’s The new bill amends the Terrorism inspired. as “S” for legal reasons — had been past that she intends to share with the Suppression Act 2002 and Terrorism Ardern also confirmed, “yes, I was previously arrested for allegedly planning public in the near future. Suppression (Control Orders) Act personally aware of him,” adding she a “lone-wolf” knife attack. “You’ll see at every point the attempt 2019 and expands offences that can be was devastated by the news of the terror S was considered a threat to public we’ve made to use the law to the greatest categorised as a terrorist act. attack. safety after twice buying large hunting extent we could,” Ardern said. “It’s purely speculative to say whether “I’ve known about this individual for knives and possessing Islamic State “The fact that he was in the community any difference in our law, or indeed any some time. By law we could not keep (ISIS) videos. will be an illustration of the fact that we of the law changes we are pursuing now, him in prison, so he was being monitored He had only recently been released haven’t succeeded in using the law to would have made a difference in this constantly,” she said. from prison and was under constant the extent we would have liked. That is case,” Ardern said. “Yes (my heart sank) because I knew surveillance from police, including why he was being closely monitored at all “We’d already been progressing that, we had been doing everything we could, an armed tactical team, and national times. that law change is coming back from everything that we could. So yes, I was security agencies. Touching on the man’s extremist views, select committee, due to be back in the absolutely gutted.” Ardern said information about the Ardern described them as a “violent House, so that was under way. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster, 32-year-old attacker was covered by court ideology and ISIS-inspired”, adding she “It would be really speculative of us to speaking alongside Ms Ardern, said the suppression orders, which meant she was confident the man was a lone-wolf make an assumption that what happened man was “closely watched by surveillance could not reveal everything about him as attacker. here today would have necessarily been teams and a strategic tactical team” as she would have liked to last night. “He obviously was a supporter of prevented by a law change that we’re he travelled from his home in Glen Eden But “in my view it is in the public ISIS ideology. So however you choose to currently progressing.”

OFFERING SUPPORT: National Party Collins defends not leader Judith Collins has offered her party’s support to pass the Counter Terrorism fixing law years ago Legislation Bill under urgency. File picture Calls for new law to strip citizenship, residency

WELLINGTON — National Party leader Judith Terrorism Legislation Bill, currently before select crime, she said. Yesterday Ardern said it was speculative to Collins wants the Government to be able to strip committee, which the National Party supported at “It is a privilege, not a right. I am offering consider whether the terrorist would have been citizenship or residency from those who have first reading. National’s support to work constructively with in jail rather than in the community yesterday if moved to New Zealand but then commit a violent Collins told RNZ this morning that she had the Government to make this change. the gap in the law had been filled earlier. act. texted Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last night She said the Immigration Minister should be Planning a terrorist attack is an offence in the She is also defending her decision in 2013 offering National’s support to pass the bill into able to revoke a residency visa if the holder Counter Terrorism Legislation Bill that would when, as Justice Minister, she removed a law under urgency. of the visa does something that would fail the carry a maximum penalty of seven years’ jail. review of counter-terrorism laws from the Law Asked about her comments in 2013 about “good character” threshold. That would include A conviction for this offence, if the bill had Commission’s work programme saying “there having no substantial or urgent concerns with being sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 12 already become law before he was arrested, does not appear to be any substantial or urgent New Zealand’s counter terrorism legislation, months or more. could have certainly landed the terrorist in jail concerns arising from the operation of the she said it was “really unfair” to ask her about Under the Immigration Act, residency or after his sentencing in July this year. (Terrorism Suppression) Act”. decisions from eight years ago. permanent residency visas are cancelled if the Legal expert Andrew Geddis told RNZ that The gap in the law has existed across “You are asking me to reach back without holder is deported. Reasons for deportation the man, a Sri Lankan national, could have successive governments and has come under notes to go back and look at eight years ago at include committing an offence that could lead to been sentenced to jail anyway because he was scrutiny in the wake of the terror attack in decisions made by the Cabinet,” Collins told RNZ a jail term of at least three months within the first convicted of possessing material that promoted Auckland yesterday, when a terrorist attacked six this morning. two years of residence, or one that could lead terrorism. people in a supermarket before being shot by She said she wasn’t going to second-guess to a jail term of at least two years within the first But the judge decided to give him a police who were surveiling him. Cabinet decisions — which would have been five years of residence. supervision sentence, meaning he was allowed The man, who cannot be named because of made in a particular context, and following Currently the Minister of Internal Affairs to be in the community with conditions, including court orders, had allegedly been planning a consultation — from eight years ago. can remove someone’s citizenship if they undergoing a psychological assessment. knife attack earlier this year, but he couldn’t be The horrific events of yesterday showed a have taken on the citizenship or nationality of Geddis said it could not be known whether charged with planning a terrorist attack because need for an ability for a government to remove another country and “acted in a matter contrary the judge might have chosen a jail term if the it wasn’t an existing offence. citizenship or residency from someone who had to the interests of New Zealand”, or had acted terrorist had also been convicted of planning a It is, however, an offence in the Counter been granted it and later committed a violent fraudulently to gain citizenship in the first place. terrorist attack. — NZ Herald The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 7

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GETTING VACCINATED: under extreme Te Arawa line up for the drive- through Covid immunisation in Rotorua. pressure: Little Rotorua Daily Post picture by Nicholas Jones, NZ Herald ministry in the last couple weeks just to make sure we have a programme of work AUCKLAND — The Health Minister in the months ahead.” has admitted there were gaps in hospital Another area that will be a focus preparations for the Delta outbreak is ensuring DHBs fit their staff for Delta arm-wrestle may and that front-line workers are under respirator masks, Little said. The “extraordinary pressure” in the latest Weekend Herald recently revealed nurses phase of the pandemic. at Auckland City Hospital who were yet In an interview with the Weekend to be fitted for a mask were nonetheless be turning Akld’s way Herald, Andrew Little acknowledged being asked to wear them. The fitting the strain could continue even if high process takes about 20 minutes and is AUCKLAND — Aucklanders will head into after hiding in bushes as an MIQ staff member immunisation coverage is achieved, important to make sure airborne particles the weekend with a sliver of hope that the passed. The man walked from Ellerslie to because variants such as Delta will put can’t get through. latest Covid-19 outbreak might be slowly Otahuhu in the middle of the night because he the unvaccinated minority at significant Covid-19 Response Minister Chris coming under control. missed home, his parents told 1 News. risk. Hipkins confirmed last month to the Case numbers that peaked in the 80s They reported him to authorities after The workforce is “not only having to Herald that he had asked officials for last weekend have demonstrated a clear finding him in their sleepout on Thursday and deal with and adapt to responding to the advice on making the Pfizer vaccine falling trend this week, finishing at 28 new he was arrested. Robertson rejected criticism Covid virus, but also, it is an understaffed mandatory for health workers in contact community cases announced yesterday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern should have system, there are a large number of with confirmed Covid-19 cases. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson told the public about the absconder at her vacancies, and public expectation about Little indicated that mandatory order called it “encouraging”. But cautious 1pm briefing on Thursday, saying police were being kept safe is very high,” Little said. could be much broader and encompass optimism about falling numbers was tempered involved in an “evolving situation”. “We did “I get very disturbed when I get the much of the front-line health workforce. A with a warning that this outbreak could have not have any advice that there was a risk to stories, and there have been a lot of them, decision would likely be made in the next a long tail, with cases continuing to pop up in public safety.” Covid-19 modeller Professor of nurses and other clinicians finishing few weeks, he said. Auckland for weeks. Shaun Hendy agreed yesterday’s numbers their shifts absolutely exhausted, and “We have been talking to health unions Meanwhile, Robertson said the person who were hopeful. finding it really hard to go back to work about that. When you just think about escaped from MIQ overnight on Wednesday “We’ve seen the clear downward trend this the next day. the level of risk, particularly in hospitals posed “no risk to public safety”. The incident week that we were looking for so we can be “There is a lot of thinking about how and other healthcare facilities, and now would be investigated thoroughly. reasonably confident now that Alert Level 4 is we effectively respond. But actually what with these new variants upon us, and we Joint Head of MIQ Brigadier Rose King doing its job against Delta,” Hendy said. we need to do is build the workforce to have seen the impact of the Delta variant, said CCTV footage showed the man had left He said a “September exit (from Level 4) is the level it needs to be, and work on we do have to take seriously the way we his room three times between 11.40pm on certainly looking more possible, but the risk procedures that will keep them safe, both protect that front-line health workforce.” Wednesday and 1.04am on Thursday. still remains of a long tail as we experienced physically and mentally as well.” National’s health spokesman, Dr Shane On the final occasion, he appeared to have last year in the 2020 August outbreak”. Overall, district health boards had done Reti, said yesterday that the Government gone down the fire stairs and left the grounds — NZ Herald extraordinary work preparing for the should explain why more ICU bed spaces current and future outbreaks, he said, but weren’t secured in the five months since “some things I think could have been done Delta first appeared in MIQ facilities. a little better.” “Labour has clearly failed to listen to That included increasing intensive care experts and the international experience capacity. in dealing with a Delta outbreak,” Reti The Government has bought more said. “Despite the country now in the GISBORNE’S ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES ventilators and funded extra ICU beds, midst of such an outbreak, it still doesn’t but specialists say actual day-to-day have a plan to build up our ICU capacity, During the lockdown period some Gisborne capacity hasn’t improved since the putting New Zealand lives at risk.” pandemic began. 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She had significant injuries to her spine, ribs, go home on the walking frame instead of in a Mainly she will just be happy for some sternum, arms, feet and lungs and underwent wheelchair . . . I am going home walking.” normality. multiple surgeries. It’s likely Jordan will use both when “In rehab, the biggest part is the mental side,” Jordan was told she might not walk again, discharged, and she has many months of rehab she said. “Being around friends and family helps that it could be months until the extent of any to go, but getting home is a huge milestone for to bring your mood up. When you don’t have that paralysis was known. the US-born photographer. connection, it’s not easy.” But this week the Northland mum took her first Since the crash she has had varying degrees She reckons she has another three months of steps — and is determined to return home to her of paralysis in her legs but said she always had hard slog with rehab work before she is really family next week on a walking frame rather than feeling in parts. back on her feet, but she’s ready for that. a wheelchair. When she got to the rehab facility she For Jordan, that work is going to be easier It was a combination of pilot skill and absolute realised the back of her legs and buttocks were than when she had no idea of what her body miracle they survived. still paralysed and she had no idea if that was would ever be capable. “For a while I didn’t Jordan was in the front alongside pilot Lynda permanent. know what was going on, my legs and hips Harrap, and newlywed couple Fay El Hanafy and “I was practising standing for three weeks,” were paralysed and that stops your legs moving Mahdi Zougub were in the back. she said. forward when you walk,” she explained. They had just exchanged vows at the “I was just working on leg movements, my “It was a waiting game to see if the muscles picturesque Terrace Downs Resort near Methven, legs didn’t want to move. Then eventually one leg would stay paralysed and nobody could tell me about an hour out of Christchurch city. moved and the other didn’t want to . . . but then anything. For me, the worst part was that I like The passengers were all a bit nervous, but two days ago I just started walking holding onto to have goals but nobody could tell me if I was also excited to get to the spectacular backdrop of the bars. I felt great — I was so happy.” going to walk again . . . do anything again. the Southern Alps for their wedding photoshoot. The moment was bittersweet though; because “Literally, no one knew.” Just minutes after take-off the magic of the of the Level 4 lockdown, Jordan’s family and Jordan said she was “stoked” with her day turned to terror as the engine stopped dead friends have not been allowed into the facility. outcome and knew how lucky she was and how in the Robinson R44 helicopter and it plunged to Her friend had planned to film her first steps the crash could have turned out. the ground. but that couldn’t happen. She said the newlyweds were also back All four on board were badly injured, their Jordan is overjoyed anyway and cannot wait walking and had been discharged from hospital. spines and legs bearing much of the brunt of the for people to see how far she has come. They too had a lot of rehab to undergo but impact. Incredibly, all survived. “It’s been weeks now since I have seen my were positive about their future. BACK ON HER OWN LEGS: Rachel It has been a tremendously hard three months family and friends,” she said. The couple and Jordan were already planning Jordan taking her first steps three for Jordan since the crash on June 12. “It’s not easy when you can’t have visitors a redo of the wedding shoot. They were months after a near-fatal chopper crash. She spent weeks in Christchurch Hospital . . . my husband and son were coming down determined to get to the mountains as soon as Picture supplied before being transferred to Middlemore Hospital (from their Northland home) every weekend. they were well and could travel. in Auckland. “It’s really hard on children when they can’t “But all on the ground,” Jordan laughed. The Weekend Herald has inquired several It was closer to her home and easier for her see a parent . . . when my son calls me he just “No helicopters please.” times recently about Harrap’s recovery but her husband Eric and son Evan to visit. cries.” She had forged a “pretty special” bond with El spokesman has not responded. After a stint there she moved to a spinal But in a week Jordan hopes to be back home Hanafy and Zougub but had not heard personally The crash is still under investigation by the rehabilitation unit and there, she has worked with her family. She’s desperate to check on her from Harrap. Civil Aviation Authority. Cyber attack cripples internet AUCKLAND — A sinister cyber attack occurred. seems to be operating normally. “We’re looking into it at this moment on one Kiwi computer user crippled the “All customers are now back online The spokesperson said they will be with urgency,” the bank tweeted. internet for many customers across major and once again we apologise for any looking into what kind of support they Security company NortonLifeLocks cities in New Zealand. disruption caused.” can offer to Vocus. says criminals prepare for a DDoS attack It sparked a network outage for a The company said earlier that the Slingshot is reporting it’s also by taking over thousands of computers. major broadband company, causing attack caused internet problems for experiencing network issues affecting These are often referred to as “zombie internet disruption across the country round 30 minutes. broadband connections and its website. computers”. yesterday afternoon. “Clearly this wasn’t great timing “We’re investigating urgently, and will They form what is known as a “botnet” A spokesperson said the Vocus with most of the country working from share more news as soon as we can. Our or network of bots. These are used to engineering team has confirmed the home, and we’d like to apologise for apologies for the disruption,” it said in a flood targeted websites, servers and issue is related to a distributed denial of the interruption. Our engineers were tweet. networks with more data than they can service (DDoS) attack. able to resolve the problem quickly, and All Apple Pay or payWave options had accommodate. Vocus owns Orcon, Slingshot. Flip, customers should have come back online been taken offline in the internet crash. A volume-based or “volumetric” DDoS and Stuff Fibre, and so many of their automatically,” they said. Those making electronic transactions attack sends massive amounts of traffic customers would be impacted. It The sudden loss of internet hit users in on their phones at supermarkets had to overwhelm a network’s bandwidth, collectively holds close to 15 percent of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch been left without means to pay. NortonLifeLock says. the country’s broadband customers. at about 1.30pm yesterday. Kiwibank posted on Twitter that The company says a DDoS attack has Vocus now says one customer was the Some users reported online connections there was a major problem with internet to be repelled at the internet service subject of the DDos attack. had resumed about 2.10pm. banking. provider level, which often involves “A DDoS mitigation rule was updated Chorus had posted to those without The bank said it had affected all temporarily blocking traffic from certain to our Arbor DDoS platform to block the internet that the system was currently services connected to its app and website. IP addresses. — NZ Herald attack for the end customer. under maintenance and apologised to “Based on initial investigations it customers. was this rule change that disrupted A spokesperson for Chorus says the service to a range of Vocus customers. company was currently going through We are working closely with the vendor their systems to make sure everything of this platform to understand why this is working but at this stage everything UPCOMING NGATI POROU HAUORA VACCINATION CLINICS

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HAMILTON — In a world- “I guess it is because first, a Bachelor of Climate universities are kind of old Change degree has been fashioned and we were trained launched by Waikato University. within our discipline and it is The three-year course kind of hard when you have combines science, an been trained that way to reach understanding of economic, outside and think about other social and political systems, plus ways of thinking . . . other ways Maori and Pacific responses to of solving problems.’’ climate change. Barbour said that was Waikato University Dean absolutely what is needed right of Science Professor Margaret now. Barbour said climate change “It is such a complex problem was affecting the planet now, we need everyone, all the best but progress towards fixing the minds working on it together.’’ problem was slow. She believes students with the She said the degree was about degree will be in high demand creating graduates with a broad from many organisations, such understanding of climate change as insurance companies and who could talk to people within councils. STUDYING CLIMATE CHANGE: Seven core papers form the basis different disciplines. Waikato University Dean of Barbour says seven core of the Climate Change degree which culminates in a third-year “I’m a traditionally-trained Science Professor papers form the basis of the group project, where students will come together to work with a scientist and I studied the Margaret Barbour degree which culminates in a company, iwi or community group to solve a real climate change impacts of climate change my third-year group project, where problem. whole career and I don’t know scientists and artists and all students will come together to how humans work. of those people from different work with a company, iwi or world not above it. He oranga sustainable development goals. “Social scientists know how areas with that common community group to solve a real taiao, he oranga tangata. “To mark the launch of this humans work, but they don’t shared knowledge and common climate change problem. Assistant Vice-Chancellor important degree, we commit know how the biophysical world language.’’ “Matauranga Maori (Maori Sustainability, Professor Lynda to reducing our energy use and works, so we need people who She is surprised it has taken knowledge) is woven through the Johnston, said as a guiding greenhouse gas emissions and can reach outside their own so long for a university to come qualification, requiring holistic principle the University of to work towards being a carbon discipline, so scientists like me up with the bachelor degree in thinking and a recognition that Waikato benchmarks itself neutral university by 2030.” can talk to economists, social climate change. humans are part of the natural against the United Nations’ — Radio NZ Violent murder details released

WARNING: Distressing content While she was on Cable then drove off and told his sister-in-law the ground, he stood to go and help Reid. The pair then returned to their TAUPO — A man bashed his long-time partner over her and said: “I’ll house and carried Reid inside. so badly, she lost consciousness and later died in smash you in front of Cable’s half-brother also came to help and Cable hospital. your cousin . . . I don’t told the pair to tell emergency services he wasn’t But Darkie Cable tried to deny he killed Sam care, I’ll smash all these there and that Reid had fallen off a deck. Shaylani Reid, instead concocting a story to police c***s.” Cable then hid at his half-brother’s house. he was tending to his nearby cannabis crop when He then dragged her Due to her critical injuries, she was taken his partner fell off a deck at their home near Taupo. by her hair around the by ambulance to a nearby area where a rescue Cable came clean about what he did to Reid on side of the house and helicopter was able to land and she was airlifted to the day he was to face a charge of murder before a continued the attack, Waikato Hospital. jury in the High Court at Rotorua on August 2. kicking and punching While paramedics waited, Cable went to where The horrific details of Reid’s final days with her. they were waiting and said someone had told him her abusive partner have now been revealed in a Darkie Cable Police later arrived she was being taken away by ambulance. summary of facts released to the Rotorua Daily and Cable fled the He attempted to explain her injuries by telling Post. scene. Reid was taken to Tauranga Hospital where them Reid had been renovating the house, Reid and Cable had been together for about 13 she was treated for extensive bruising to her had been drinking heavily lately, and smoking years. There had been five previous family harm head, face and torso. She also had a conjunctival marijuana. incidents relating to the pair between 2008 and Sam Reid haemorrhage around her right eye. At the hospital, she was placed on life support, 2020. Between this day and January 25, police were but due to the non-survivable nature of her injuries As well as a charge of murder on January torso. looking for Cable, but couldn’t find him. her life support was turned off and she died the 25, 2020, Cable pleaded guilty to two counts of Family and friends pleaded with Cable to stop, The summary said Cable was no longer next day. injuring Reid with intent to cause her grievous but he responded threateningly saying: “You better welcome at the Maketu house so the family moved The autopsy revealed the victim died as a result bodily harm a month earlier, on Boxing Day f*** up! Stand there and watch or I’ll smash you.” to Te Toke Road, Ohaaki, near Taupo, where there of blunt force trauma to her head that caused a December 26, 2019. It eventually stopped when a neighbour was a porta-com building and a single-level large bleed on her brain and led directly to her The summary said the pair were together at confronted Cable. Reid fled to a relative’s house. dilapidated house. death. Reid’s parent’s home in Maketu celebrating Boxing Later that night, Reid returned to the house. The property adjoins neighbouring land where An assessment of the number of blows to Reid’s Day when the couple began arguing. Cable again punched her in the head with a closed Cable’s half-brother and his partner lived. head and face was complicated by the existence of Cable dragged her outside by her hair and fist. Cable became enraged with Reid over a minor injuries from the earlier assault on Boxing Day. subjected her to a sustained physical assault, The punch was delivered with such ferocity it issue when he asked her to get some of his When interviewed by police, Cable said on the punching her in the face with a closed fist in front sent Reid’s head through the wall cladding causing personal items from his vehicle. Reid did as she morning of her injuries he wasn’t at home and had of family and friends. the wallboards to splinter, the summary said. was asked, but didn’t get everything he wanted. driven to attend to his cannabis plants near the Each punch was delivered with such force it Cable then grabbed her by her hair and threw Cable then began assaulting Reid outside the State Highway 5 and Ohaaki Road area. caused Reid to fall to the ground. her down a flight of stairs into a vehicle that was porta-com on a grassed area. Reid has been described to the Rotorua Daily He also kicked her several times in the head and parked nearby. He punched and kicked her several times. Post by her family as a beautiful and loving woman An autopsy was unable to confirm whether who could make anyone smile. a weapon had been used, but the force of the Cable will be sentenced on November 19 at the violence caused her to lose consciousness. High Court in Hamilton. — NZME

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#Vaccinate 35813-02 #COVID-19 The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 BUSINESS 11 Lockdowns and lost tax dollars by Alexia Russell, RNZ not afford the costs — no matter something he has considered how minor — and “it was way doing, but the record-keeping WELLINGTON — Cashies, too much hassle to sort the and red tape has put him off. under the table work, slightest things out with Work “Costs, expenses — it’s quite moonlighters. and Income New Zealand. a rigmarole, record-keeping,” he Along with concerts, “The longer I can go without says. restaurants and sport fixtures, having anything to do with “And it’s more lucrative when they are gone under Alert Level them, the better.” you don’t have to pay tax.” 4 lockdown rules. “People were offering me the However, unlike legitimate Giving themselves a hand up work at really good rates and businesses, you cannot claim beggars can’t be choosers! Government subsidies for money When it comes to low-level “I wasn’t going to turn it the Government does not know jobs, such as cleaning and down.” about . . . gardening, Cuthbertson doubts That extra work for cash The black economy is thriving there is an appetite — or social is what he describes as just in New Zealand. licence — to go after those doing “happenstance”, but after In 2018, a report by the Inland those types of jobs under the two long bouts of enforced Revenue Department (IRD) and table. unemployment because of Covid Victoria University estimated “I think most people would see lockdowns, things might change. that $800 million a year was not that those people are actively “Having all this extra free making it into the tax net — and trying to make ends meet and time has given me lots of time to that was only counting under- are doing something positive to reflect on the whole situation,” reported earnings by the self- support themselves. he says. employed. “I don’t think people would “I’ve been brainstorming about John Cuthbertson, the SOME JOBS GOING UNDER THE RADAR: When it comes to low- knock that. my whole career and about NZ tax leader for Chartered level jobs, such as gardening or cleaning, John Cuthbertson — the “It’s very hard — on the one where I want to go. Accountants ANZ, says it is NZ tax leader for Chartered Accountants ANZ, doubts there is an hand everyone is “I have been reasonable to assume the real appetite — or social licence — to go after those who are doing paying for that thinking about number is well over $1 billion, those types of jobs under the table. File picture shortfall in taxes, You can’t blame becoming a full- when you add in people who but the other people‘ for doing time employee have no footprint inside the tax are offering the cash. a single tradesman I know that point is that those so that in these system. IRD received additional doesn’t do cash jobs,” he says. people are helping what they have to events at least I The proceeds of crime is a funding of $85.2 million (over 10 “I know a builder and most themselves and do to survive can get a full-time whole other matter. years) in 2010 and an additional of his jobs are cash only — he’s not putting their —*Henry’ wage subsidy. It He says that would be another $25.4m (over five years) in 2015, not GST registered and wants to hand out for a affected me the billion by itself. to improve its ability to respond stay under the radar. He hoards grant.” same last time. But two factors we are seeing to the hidden economy. it. He’s the richest person I know During the I don’t want to in this pandemic could be a Marketing campaigns have and he’s had the same vehicle lockdown, these are the same repeat it.” catalyst for change. One is the been ‘hearts and minds’ style for decades. He doesn’t like people whose children are no However, it’s not the illegality absence of a safety net during messages, pointing out we all being in the system. He doesn’t longer getting free meals at of what he’s doing that will lockdown for people who are lose when one sector does not advertise, he just gets his jobs school; who are probably trying make him change, and he under IRD’s radar; the other pay its fair share of tax. from word of mouth.” to cope with keeping the power doesn’t feel bad about not paying is the disappearance of cash. Data capture by the IRD is Cuthbertson says tradies view on so their kids can take part in his share of tax. Many stores that remain another way the hidden economy it as their right, as something internet schooling; and who are “I’m not the only one. open are opting for card-only is being revealed. From Bright they can do — the side hustle paying extra at the supermarket “There are lots of people doing payments, and people who have Line tests on selling property, from their day jobs that buys as cheap brands disappear from the same thing. traditionally used cash are to information on the amount their beers. the shelves. “It’s not as if I’m not paying becoming more of paint it takes “But all this is tax fraud, in other tax . . . I am paying tax. familiar and to cover a house, reality.” Record-keeping and red tape Why the hell should I declare more trusting The black economy it is all material (under the table work), you with internet is thriving in New that the tax Ghosts and moonlighters Before Auckland shut up shop, know, when I am already transactions. department can Henry* had 15-20 hours of work declaring work for my company?” Many of them Zealand. weaponise if The cost and hassle of per week with a gardening-type Here is one reason — some of now won’t go necessary. business compliance is another franchise, but he also did about his ‘cash’ jobs are actually paid back. Now when reason people dodge their tax the same amount of landscaping in bank transfers. The black — or shadow, people pay their builder, plumber responsibilities. work under the table. So is he worried at all about cash, hidden, underground, or electrician, they want the Agnes* is a ‘ghost’ who has “Some weeks it’s barely getting caught up in an IRD grey, informal, cheating or warranties that go with the never been inside the system. anything and other weeks it’s all data trawl? parallel — economy refers work; codes of compliance signed She is on a jobseeker benefit go! It’s quite sporadic,” he says. “I hadn’t really thought of to people who either operate off; nothing done that runs the but has a medical exemption His wife Tracey* does all her that . . . entirely outside the tax and risk of voiding your insurance. for a variety of reasons — she’s work tax-free too — about 10 to “You’ve always got plausible regulatory system (ghosts), or “It’s false economy to have a pretty much unemployable. 15 hours of cleaning. deniability,” he says eventually. those who under-declare their cowboy turn up and run the risk However, she’s also artistic It’s all been reduced to “I can make something up.” income (moonlighters). The of getting what you paid for,” and she started a craft-based nothing, and he falls just short “All we are trying to do is likely suspects are tradespeople, Cuthbertson says. business four years ago. of being able to claim the full- move forward and make ends labourers or cleaners. Agnes is not registered and time wage subsidy for his meet,” he says. “We’re not trying Cuthbertson compares Jobs for beers she pays no tax. declared work. to rip off the system . . . we’re attempts to shine a light on the Business has halted for her The couple also get the not dishonest people . . . we are hidden economy to changing One tradie spoken to by RNZ’s under the lockdown though accommodation supplement, a good people. attitudes towards drink-driving. The Detail agrees that offers because of supply issues. disability allowance for their “You can’t blame people for It will take generations, and of cash jobs are happening less “I started to do it (register)” child, and Working for Families; doing what they have to do to some people will still do it. frequently; however, they are she says, “but a whole load of and thanks to their landlord survive. As well as the Covid-driven still happening. stuff was involved in getting it offering a slight rent reduction “I really don’t think the black accelerations, Cuthbertson says “I think the black market up and running — compliance during lockdown, they are economy is going to go anywhere IRD education campaigns have economy is bigger than anybody stuff. So I put it on the getting by — in spite of the 30 to soon.” gradually helped prod a change possibly realises. backburner.” 40 percent loss of income. of attitude from the people who “I don’t think there would be She was so broke she could Going completely legit is *Names have been changed

SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY to send it back into the index when the share Airport gained 7c to $7.25, Serko climbed 32c price is nearing $100.” or 4 percent to a new high of $8.32; and Air WELLINGTON — Sky Network Television and FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index on This week’s third New Zealand Emissions New Zealand was up 2.5c to $1.565. SkyCity property companies Argosy and Stride finished September 17. Stride was also being included in Trading Scheme auction saw strong demand and Entertainment picked up 5c to $3.37. the week in a buoyant mood off the back of the FTSE Global Small Cap Index. the carbon price broke through the ceiling of Retirement village operators Ryman some aggressive buying as the New Zealand Vital Healthcare Property Trust missed out on $50 a tonne to $53.85. The price was expected to Healthcare rose 25c to $15.83; Summerset Group sharemarket had another flat day. the real estate index and fell 15c or 4.53 percent go higher, and the listed Carbon Fund increased Holdings increased 10c to $15.50; and Oceania The S&P/NZX 50 Index was up 8.39 points on Thursday, although it recovered 2c, to $3.18. another 2c to $1.95, after sitting at $1.67 on Healthcare was down 4c or 2.55 percent to $1.53. to 13,288.87, after reaching an intra-day low of Matt Goodson, the managing director of Salt August 27. Meal kit company My Food Bag was having 13,267.90 and high of 13321.01. Funds Management, said there had been steady The New Zealand ingenuity story, Rocket Lab, a little revival and it was up 3c to $1.44, after Trading was steady, with 58.6 million shares buying pressure in Argosy and Stride, and it lifted off in its first week listed on the American hitting $1.27 on August 16. DGL Group rose 15c worth $171.93 million changing hands, and there would be interesting to see whether the buying Nasdaq Composite, rising US$1.49 ($2.09) or to $2.52; AMP gained 3c to $1.16; Move Logistics were 80 gainers and 52 decliners over the whole had peaked ahead of the big index inclusion. 14.69 percent to US$11.63. increased 5c to $1.75; Bremworth (formerly market. Mainfreight, down $1.06 to $95.45, was At home, it was all quiet on the corporate Cavalier Corporation) picked up 3c to 69c; and Sky TV has attracted renewed investor re-entering the FTSE Global Equity Index Series news front. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare was back Refining NZ was up 2c to 98c. confidence this week, rising 25 percent with on September 17. up again, gaining 5c to $33.45; Infratil collected Fletcher Building was down 8c to $7.35 on the another 0.09c or 4.59 percent jump to a “It’s madness, really,” said Goodson. 15c or 2.04 percent to $7.52; Genesis Energy day’s biggest individual trading worth $31.1m; 20-month high of 20.5c. “Mainfreight fell out of the index in March last increased 4c to $3.42; Briscoe Group was up Spark declined 6c to $4.83; Ebos Group fell 29c Argosy increased 3.5c or 2.12 percent to year when its share price was in the mid to high 13c or 1.97 percent to $6.73; and Napier Port to $35.15; Restaurant Brands shed 49c to $15.41; $1.685 and Stride Property also gained 2c to $20 and the stock was too illiquid. posted 10c or 3.17 percent to $3.25. and Delegat Group decreased 20c to $13.80. $2.70 on the news they would be included in the “Now, there are enough trades on the market Re-opening stocks Auckland International — The New Zealand Herald 12 BUSINESS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021

SHAREMARKET WEEKLY ROUND-UP MONDAY-TO-FRIDAY OFFICIAL MARKET STATISTICS Top 10 Turnover Top 10 value BIGGeST 10 rISeS BIGGeST 10 fallS NZX 50 s Share name Shares Share name Dollars (000) Share name percentage Share name percentage Sky network 89,123,100 fishr&paykl Health 82,494,000 Sky network 23.494 enprise Group 12.963 13,288.87 13300 Smartshr nZ Cash 20,296,500 Sanford 80,227,400 plexure 22.2222 vTl Group 10.6667 promisia Healthcare ltd 16,690,000 Mainfreight 60,288,600 Carbon fund 16.7665 MHM automation limited 4.4776 • Saturday, April 18, 2020Sanford 14,667,100 Smartshr nZ Cash 59,841,000 rakon 14.7368BUSINESSDelegat Group 11 3.6313 13125 Kiwi prop 12,082,100 fletcher Building 55,584,800 Sanford 11.3043 Harmoney Corp limited 3.3333 Smartshr Glo agr 10,098,700 eBoS Group 49,367,900 nZ refining Co 8.8889 restaurantBrands 3.0625 12950 Spark nZ 9,567,400 auckairport 46,957,100 livestck Imprvmnt 8.3333 Gentrack Grp 3.00 +8.40 argosy 9,518,800 Spark nZ 46,651,200 evolveeduc 8.1967 vital Healthcare 2.9008 Meridian energy 7,892,600 a2 Milk 43,412,200 South port nZ 6.4177 afT pharm 2.7907 +0.063% 12775 fletcher Building 7,567,200 Meridian energy 41,051,000 Savor ltd 6.00 Steel & Tube 2.6549 NZX 10 t MIDCAP s SMALLCAP s NZX All s 12600 12,902.77 38,217.88 94,281.85 14,503.61 Sep 3 Aug 16 Aug 23 s Aug 30 -12.30 -0.095% +116.50 +0.306% +371.92 +0.396% +11.72 +0.081% New Zealand Australia Last Weekly 52-week Dividend P/E Last Weekly 52-week Dividend P/E Last Week’s 52-week Dividend P/E Price Move High Low NTA CPS Yld% Ratio Price Move High Low NTA CPS Yld% Ratio Sale Move High Low CPS Yld% Ratio Precinct Prop 1.71 +.01 1.83 1.54 1.52 .13 3.81 12.51 Afterpay 130.71 +.36 160.05 70.06 - 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37249-01 The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 OPINION 13 EDITORIAL Our energy giant that delivers Potential for rural by Clive Bibby flamboyantly irresponsible decree ever to emerge is equally beneficial to the large metropolitan from Parliament buildings — and the evidence communities with insatiable demand for clean representation . . . ONE thing farmers learn suggests that my suspicions are correct; current energy, it beggars belief that (presumably) sane more quickly than anything government policy appears to limit hydro-type men and women are allowed to get away with this For many rural residents the 2021 else when dealing with climate schemes to those of limited capacity or, if they outrageous self-indulgence. Tairawhiti Representation Review change is that your survival will can be justified economically, to “pump hydro” Getting back to the farming folk and the took an unexpected and unwelcome depend primarily on decisions energy storage. supporters of our industry — remember us, the turn when the council voted eight to that are based on what we These yet-to-be-tested plans for bolstering backbone of the country that allows the Prime six last month for an initial proposal know to be true. our clean energy plants fly in the face of all the Minister the luxury of claiming “we are all in to end the ward system that has Most of the reliable data used when planning data we would ever need that suggests the “big this together”, such is her and the country’s existed since the region’s then four for a changing environment will be gleaned from brother” hydro variety is by far the cheapest and dependence on our survival. councils — Gisborne City, Cook historical records that give clear indications most reliable form of energy supply we are ever It is shameful that the green lobby in the County, Waikohu County and Waiapu of the likely success of any mitigating scheme likely to build in this country. And there is more current Government is being allowed to dictate introduced, that includes the lessons learned from than one good reason why we should build them the parameters that determine the choices we County — amalgamated in 1989 past severe events. It’s just common sense but it wherever they can also be used to provide other should be making regarding our own survival. into a District Council that had eight usually works better than placing all our eggs in “life saving” supplies to communities under My guess is that the reason they don’t want us rural and eight urban councillors. a basket of relatively-unknown alternatives. siege from climate change, eg fresh drinking and to consider more freshwater storage with multi- Since then our population has So it is with the nation’s search for reliable irrigation water. purpose capacity is simply because it might become increasingly urban and clean-energy alternatives that will enable us to Why then are we not investing in the one thing alter the visual and environmental character representation arrangements have eliminate the traditional reliance on a mix that we know to be a winner on more than one of of habitats that are home to the odd rare frog, followed suit, to the point where it includes coal-fired power stations. the criteria that would determine viability and dragonfly or endangered species of soldier ant. has been difficult to maintain the It would appear that those who make the survival? No matter that the alternative considerations current split of four rural councillors decisions on the alternatives we can choose You guessed it — we are being forced to for clean energy generation are economically and nine city-ward councillors. from have been given clear instructions from our accept even more evidence of a Government that non-viable for small populations like ours, ie political masters that large-scale hydro schemes is controlled by ideological loons! nuclear, or are currently notoriously unreliable Because of this, at the last review are not on that list in any shape or form. More’s When it is clear that these large dams can suppliers at peak times, such as wind and solar. in 2018 the council put forward a the pity! become the saviour of provincial New Zealand, its It is madness verging on criminal assault, but proposal for voting-at-large, like This would appear to be the dumbest or most people and its industries, and the flow-on effect what do l know? You be the judge. their initial proposal now (with the major change being a new division LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS of five Maori ward councillors and eight general ward councillors). Nice story Well done The Local Government Commission Extreme-heat fears real Re: Honoured for rejected the council’s proposal three achievements in accounting, to all our years ago, finding that it did not Re: Prepare for a hotter where the most vulnerable August 28 story. world, August 27 story. community members have provide for effective representation What a very smartly written For those who have the died from extreme heat. Many article. Well done Gisborne of the rural areas, and that a ward privilege of air conditioning of those people who have poets . . . system would continue to best Herald. Ka pai Kylie Potae. in their homes, the threat of died include old people. Why What a great idea to have provide for this. It therefore allowed summer temperatures close to not establish interest-free ALISON POHATU a poetry competition. Sam the council to breach the +/-10 40 degrees is not something to grants for people living in Mason-Green and Amy percent population rule for the two be feared. For those without the Tairawhiti to instal air Adcock — what great poetry, East Coast wards, the situation that air conditioning, the fear is conditioning, then repay with I hope you both keep writing. had been the driver for the council’s real. There is ample evidence their rates? Cat friendly Helayna, your poem deserved at-large voting decision. from overseas heatwaves MAREE CONAGLEN to win the competition. Truly a The council will hear a lot from Re: Flopsy? Mopsy? wonderful, thought-provoking rural ratepayers in the second round September 3 story. read. I loved the ending about of public consultation that ends on He turns up at our place turning off the devices and September 16. Iwi chief executives Cleaning up, controlling every couple of days. Wants to the noise. I read recently that play with our two cats, who indicated that they would be much Re: Clean up after your handle any more responsibility? “silent” and “listen” are made mutts! September 2 letter. are a bit unsure of their big up of the same letters. more engaged in this consultation furry friend. round as well, once there was an “Annoyed”, I have to agree JOHN ADAMS with you. Time the council MURRY HEATHER van WYK initial proposal to consider. introduced fines for people This is a huge problem If the rural opposition voice is who do not carry bags and/or with dog owners walking loud enough and unified enough, the pick up after their dogs. the back road of Kaiti Hill, council will seriously reconsider its coming down Endcliffe Road. Condolences, a huge loss initial decision. If this is the case, DAVE I am constantly shooing numbers-wise the general electoral dogs off my lawn, while Re: ‘There’s not going to be I’m so sad to read this news population splits well into two rural- The council cannot even the owners rush past with another one of her’, Aug 30. about Peggy. ward councillors and six city-ward manage to keep the dogs in this a short glance. I feel like Oh I am so sorry She was such a warm, district chipped and tagged, or installing an automated to hear this. What a enthusiastic and talented lady. councillors. That should be easy. gorgeous creature she was. What a loss. Whether the Maori ward is divided even inside people’s property sprinkler. boundaries. Condolences and love to you My thoughts are with her at all depends entirely on what You think the council can OVER IT TOO Paul and all her family. family. tangata whenua want. That is not Yes, a cheeky humour LOUISE CARLILE just what iwi organisations want, of and a deep spiritual energy course, but the voice that comes about her and her work. We Beautiful woman. Warm through from individual Maori-roll Always home to me . . . have lost a very special clay and generous. submitters as well. worker, culturally immersed I met Peggy at the Re: ‘You can’t want us just . . . I went to Kaiti School, within her tribe. Arohamai, Gisborne pottery conference Maori-roll electoral population for rugby’, August 15 story. Gisborne Intermediate, numbers do not divide evenly arohanui kia koe Peggy. The and connected with her at Kapai Susana, so proud Gisborne Girls’ High. small bowl I have of yours other pottery events . . . a between rural and urban; effectively you are finding your way in Encourage your daughters talks to me more than ever. wonderful potter. there are the numbers for one-and- Tairawhiti . . . I am from there to be who they are . . . Go go a-half rural Maori-ward councillors but am living in Kalgoorlie, go MIKE O’DONNELL, BEV McKENZIE, and three-and-a-half urban Maori Western Australia. Gisborne MARY McCLUTCHIE Paeroa Hamilton ward councillors. There is, however, will always be home to me Kalgoorlie, WA an ideally-sized electoral population [email protected] for an East Coast Maori-roll ward. Is that where this review could end ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. up for rural representation — two ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. general rural councillors and an East ■ Always include full name and contact details. ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. Coast Maori-ward councillor? ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. 14 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 Queensland Taliban claims victory on edge after over final holdouts four-year-old ‘We are now in control of the whole of Afghanistan’ tests positive PANJSHIR — Three Taliban said the interim government sources said the Islamist would consist solely of Taliban BRISBANE — A nervous wait lies ahead for militia had on Friday (local members. Queenslanders after a four-year-old girl tested time) seized the Panjshir Also being planned within positive to Covid-19 in Queensland’s south- valley north of Kabul — the six to eight months was a east yesterday. last province of Afghanistan grand assembly, bringing Speaking on ABC News Breakfast this holding out against it, together representatives morning, infectious diseases expert Dr Paul although a resistance leader from across Afghan society Griffin said if the state hoped to keep the denied Panjshir had fallen. to discuss a constitution and objective at zero cases in the community, “By the grace of Allah the structure of the future locking down hard and fast must be Almighty, we are in control government, the source said. considered. of the entire Afghanistan. However, without the aid He said the state was “certainly in a The troublemakers have been that had sustained the country precarious position”, but it would all depend defeated and Panjshir is now for years, the Taliban would on today’s numbers. under our command,” said one find it hard to avert economic “Lockdown has to be something initiated Taliban commander. collapse. fairly readily,” Griffin said. It was not immediately Western powers said they “I wouldn’t be surprised if we do see that possible to confirm the reports, were prepared to engage notice in coming days but it really depends but deafening volleys of with the Taliban and send on today. celebratory gunfire resounded humanitarian aid, but that “I think if there are more cases then I think all over Kabul and Facebook formal recognition of the it’s clear a lockdown will follow.” accounts were full of mentions government and broader Meanwhile, yesterday, the UK slammed of the fall of Panjshir. WOMEN WORRIED: Women gather to demand their rights economic assistance would Australia’s lockdowns and border closures. A BBC World journalist under the Taliban rule during a protest in Kabul, Afghanistan. depend on action — not just Australia was criticised as being a “Covid posted a video clip on Twitter As the world watched intently for clues on how the Taliban promises — to safeguard prison” on the front page of Britain’s The in which former Vice President would govern, their treatment of the media would be a key human rights Times newspaper, as an international Amrullah Saleh — one of indicator, along with their policies towards women. AP picture The United States, the backlash grew over the nation’s endless the leaders of the opposition European Union and others lockdowns and border closures. forces — said he was still in in the valley, which was walled disaster but also threats to have cast doubt on the The Times described Australia as “lecturing the valley. off by mountains, except for a its security from rival jihadist Taliban’s assurances. the world” on how to control Covid-19, only “There is no doubt we are narrow entrance and had held groups, including a local to have that illusion shattered by the raging in a difficult situation. We out against Soviet occupation offshoot of the Islamic State. Rights of women Delta variant. are under invasion by the as well as the previous Taliban Baradar would be joined The front-page pointer for the story stated: Taliban,” he said. government that was ousted by Mullah Mohammad Meanwhile, dozens of women “Covid prison: how Australia lost its freedom” “But we have resisted.” in 2001. Yaqoob, the son of late Taliban protested near the presidential and featured an image of a beach with a He also tweeted to say: “The The Taliban seized Kabul co-founder Mullah Omar, palace in Kabul, urging the “closed” sign. resistance is continuing. I am on August 15 after rapid and Sher Mohammad Abbas Taliban to respect their While Australia’s ‘zero Covid’ approach here on my soil, holding out.” advances across Afghanistan. Stanikzai in senior positions, rights and their significant was seemingly the envy of the world last year His son, Ebadullah Saleh, Earlier, Taliban sources three sources said. gains in education and in the (along with New Zealand’s approach), the also dismissed reports of said the group’s co-founder, “All the top leaders have workforce over the past two rising cases after the Delta variant entered the the fall of Panjshir, where Mullah Abdul Ghani, Baradar arrived in Kabul, where decades. “Our demonstrations country and the lockdowns that followed have thousands of fighters from would lead a new Afghan preparations are in the final are because, without the increasingly left overseas audiences shocked regional militias and remnants government, which was set to stages to announce the new presence of women, no society when at the same time international cities of the old government’s be announced soon. government,” a Taliban official will prosper,” said Fatema were reopening after the majority of their forces had massed under the Its immediate priority might said. Etemadi, one of the protesters. citizens had been fully vaccinated. leadership of Ahmad Massoud, be to avert the collapse of Haibatullah Akhundzada, Footage obtained by Reuters “After a year celebrating pandemic death the son of late Mujahideen an economy grappling with the Taliban’s supreme showed most of the women rates that were infinitesimal compared with commander Ahmad Shah drought and the ravages of religious leader, would focus dispersing after an armed those in the UK and the US, and lecturing Massoud. a 20-year conflict that killed on religious matters and Taliban militant intervened. the world on the superiority of its Covid-19 Massoud himself tweeted: around 240,000 Afghans governance, another Taliban Afghanistan’s 250 female elimination strategy, Australia’s success was “News of Panjshir conquests before US forces completed source said. judges were particularly afraid shattered by the mid-June arrival of the Delta is circulating on Pakistani a tumultuous withdrawal on While Taliban officials have of men they jailed who had variant,” the Times article stated. — Agencies media. This is a lie.” August 30. spoken of wanting to form now been freed by the Taliban. There had been reports of Afghanistan was now not a consensus government, a — Reuters story via See also page 18 heavy fighting and casualties only facing a humanitarian source close to the movement Newshub. Japan’s struggling prime minister set to step down TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said he will step down, setting the stage for a new premier after his one-year tenure, which has been marred by an unpopular Covid response and dwindling public support. Suga, who took over after Shinzo Abe resigned last September citing ill health, has seen his support ratings sink to below 30 percent, as the nation struggles with Japanese PM its worst wave of Covid-19 Yoshihide Suga. infections ahead of a general AP picture election this year. Suga did not capitalise on Suga’s decision to not run his last major achievement — in a ruling Liberal Democratic hosting the Olympics, which Party (LDP) election in BIDEN VISITS IDA-RAVAGED LOUISIANA: US President Joe Biden talked, comforted and took were postponed in 2020 due to September means the party selfies with residents as he toured a neighbourhood affected by Hurricane Ida, on Friday (local time), in the pandemic, months before will choose a new leader, who AP picture LaPlace, Louisiana. — AP Suga took office as coronavirus will become prime minister.

See also page 15 cases surged in Japan. — Reuters/RNZ The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 WORLD 15 Searches, sorrow in Ida’s wake

ELIZABETH, NJ — Police went door York City. in Elizabeth, New Jersey. to door in search of more possible Seven rivers in Northeastern US had Across the street, Jennifer Vilchez victims and drew up lists of the reached their highest levels on record, said she could hear people crying, missing as the death toll rose to 49 Dartmouth University researcher, Evan “Help! Help!” on Friday (local time), in the wake of Dethier, said. from their windows. At least six people the catastrophic flooding across parts On Friday, communities laboured to remained missing in the state, Murphy of Northeastern US, caused by the haul away ruined vehicles, pump out said. remnants of Hurricane Ida. homes and highways, clear away muck In New York City, 11 people had died The disaster underscored with and other debris and restore mass- when they were unable to escape from heartbreaking clarity how vulnerable transit services. the rising water levels in their low- the US was to the extreme weather that Even after the clouds gave way to lying apartments. One man, a woman climate change was causing. blue skies, some rivers and streams and a two-year-old boy perished as In its wake, officials weighed far- were still rising. their street turned into a raging gully, reaching new measures to save lives Part of the swollen Passaic River in hemmed in by a concrete wall on the in future storms. New Jersey was not expected to crest nearby Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. More than three days after the until Friday night. Some of New York’s subways were hurricane blew ashore in Louisiana, “People think it’s beautiful outside, running on Friday, but with delays. Ida’s rainy remains hit the Northeast which it is, but they think this thing North of the city, commuter train with stunning fury on Wednesday and is behind us and we can go back to services remained suspended or Thursday, submerging cars, swamping business as usual, but we’re not there severely curtailed. subway stations and basement yet,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy In the Hudson Valley, train tracks IDA’S REMNANTS: Vehicles are pictured here submerged in flood apartments, warned. were covered in several metres of mud. waters in Norristown, PA, in the aftermath of severe downpours and drowning people across five US At least 25 people had perished in Floodwaters and a falling tree also from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. AP picture states. New Jersey. took lives in Maryland, Pennsylvania, The intense rain had overwhelmed Most people had drowned after their Connecticut and New York. seemingly proved more lethal over the US in four years. urban-drainage systems, which were vehicles were caught up in the flash While the storm ravaged homes and 1600km away, where the Northeastern US President Joe Biden visited parts never meant to handle so much water floods. A family of three and their the electrical grid in Louisiana and US death toll outstripped the 13 lives of flood-ravaged Louisiana on Friday, in such a short space of time — a neighbour were all killed as up to 4 Mississippi, leaving more than 800,000 reported lost so far in the Deep South. to comfort and talk with residents of record 76mm in just an hour in New metres of water filled their apartments people without power as of Friday, it Ida was the deadliest hurricane in some neighbourhoods there. — AP Delivery, click and collect 41965-01

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[email protected] 41909-01 Contact www.villagebutchery.co.nz 41908-01 www.ormondroadcafe.co.nz 16 FOCUS ON THE LAND The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 Maximising Mating R2 Boost for the THE Heifers and STOCk Beyond!! wool industry 32574-01 REPORT by Andrew Cribb WOOL growers certified to the New Director/veterinarian at Zealand Farm Assurance Programme East Coast Farm Vets (NZFAP) can now promote and sell their Successful fundraiser as yard reopens wool as Farm Assured. Cattle seem to have done it It follows the National Council of by Trevor Brown tough this winter and there are New Zealand Wool Interests (NCNZWI) numerous reports around the district that yearling cattle are behind in liveweights compared to adopting the New Zealand Farm IT was a tremendous previous years.  is is not of any real surprise when Assurance Programme (NZFAP) as a fundraising event for the considering the severity of the autumn drought National Standard for Wool in May. Gisborne Cancer Society at the and the resulting lack of feed going through Nick Beeby, chairman of New Zealand Matawhero saleyards yesterday, winter. Farm Assurance Incorporated (NZFAI), where a total of 338 sheep Mating yearling heifers isn’t for everyone and which owns and manages the NZFAP, said donated by local farmers sold it is a decision that needs to be made every year. the milestone provides a substantial boost for $61,000, up $20,000 on 2020. On some farms there just isn’t the feed available for the wool industry. Acknowledgement should to guarantee success every year. It is likely that “This initiative provides the sector also be made to PGG Wrightson this year there should be some farms that should with an opportunity to add value to our and staff, who sold these sheep not mate their R2 heifers due to a lack of size. It national wool crop by locking in New free of commission and yard is worth noting that not all the heifers have to be Zealand’s unique farming systems and the fees. mated – you could choose to mate 30/50/70% or whatever. natural and sustainable qualities of wool. The sale highlight was the “All NZFAP certified farms growing auction of 50 huge wether Liveweight targets should be set early and wool will be able to promote and sell lambs from a generous Matawai monitoring done to ensure that you know if your heifers are on the right growth path. Age Farm Assured wool provided that the farmer. These sold for the top and weight are the driving factors for heifers to company handling the wool is an NZFAI price of $299 per head. reach puberty, so essentially liveweight drives member, the wool is going directly into The Cancer Society also sold performance. an NZFAI-approved wool facility, and the two prime ewes for $275. SELLING AGAIN: The Matawhero saleyards were  e liveweight target for R2 heifers prior to wool leaving the property is accompanied Overall prices were firmer back in action yesterday after a two-week shutdown. mating needs to be a minimum of 60% of mature by an NZFAI wool specification sheet that on the previous sale, which Nearly 1400 head changed hands and about 330 of cow weight. Now, when I ask all our farmers ‘what includes the NZFAP farm assurance code.” was prior to the Alert Level 4 them sold as part of the Cancer Society Daffodil Day do your cows weigh?’ – it’s amazing, because I The new requirements have been lockdown. fundraiser and they realised $61,000 for the cause. get the same response… 500kg!! However, when established by the NZFAI in partnership There were 1392 sheep and Picture by Liam Clayton we go on farm and actually weigh a sample of with 23 NCNZWI wool companies, seven feeder calves sold. cows, not only does the variability of cow weights resulting in a rigorous wool facility and Colin Kerr sold a pen of five $195; K and J Gillies, 4, $275; $167.50, 59, $131, 29, $101; amaze everyone but also the average weight of exporter protocol, said Mr Beeby. Hereford X feeder bull feeder Lance Smith, 1, $227; Waikura Homebush Station Ltd, 51, the cows. It is not uncommon to see a variation of “This helps to uphold the integrity calves for $160 and two heifer Ltd, 12, $207, 2, $140; Emirau $149, 28, $130; Cancer Society 300kg between the heaviest and lightest cow and generally the average is more like 550-580kg!! of NZFAP and provides assurances calves for $108. Station, 6, $200; EL Pollitt, 2, Gisborne, 4, $130; Waikura Ltd, to customers of the transparency, $180; Andrew Falloon, 15, $170. 9, $113. So if your cows are 550kg average liveweight, sustainability, biosecurity, and animal Best prices — Store male lambs: Cancer Store mixed-sex lambs: the liveweight target for heifers at mating needs to be 330kg at mating to ensure they have hit puberty welfare of the wool products they Prime lambs: Cancer Society Society Gisborne, 50, $299; Puketia Station P/S, 13, $180, and are cycling prior to being introduced to the purchase. Gisborne, 14, $277, 1, $236, 25, MD and CA Utting, 28, $190, 6, $150, 5, $80; Cancer Society bull. On most hill country properties that equates “This initiative galvanises the primary $193, 9, $187; Turihaua Station 6, 7, $187; Makeretu Station Gisborne, 28, $155, 61, $141, 7, to having a 180kg weaner heifer and requires a industry collaborative power and positions Ltd, 7, $228; Puketia Station P/S, — Harris, 22, $184; Mataraoa $105, 24, $80, 6, $30; Pukemata growth of 60kg over autumn and winter (400g/ the 23 NZFAI wool member companies 7, $225, 2, $190; Waikura Ltd, Station, 38, $171, 57, $141, 48, Station, 14, $121, 14, $98; IFL, day) and 90kg of liveweight over spring (1kg/ in a much stronger collaborative position 1, $202, 2, $195, 2, $187; Lance $103; Turihaua Station, 2, $171. 33, $120. day).  is is for a 1 December mating – if you are to add value by promoting New Zealand Smith, 1, $191. Store ewe lambs: MD and Store ewes: Cancer Society mating earlier than this your growth rates will wool to the more discerning and socially Prime ewes: Cancer Society CA Utting, 22, $176; 6, $166; Gisborne, 31, $180; Waikura Ltd, need to be diff erent. conscious consumers.” Gisborne, 2, $275, 16, $222, 32, Mataraoa Station, 68, $161, 160, 8, $175. It is worth noting that the fi nancial benefi ts of mating your heifers can be very lucrative but it requires the animals to stay in the production system for many years and not drop out because National MP they have struggled after calving as a heifer. A target that most farmers tend to forget about is Whanau Vaccination Venues that the cows need to be at 85% of their mature bodyweight at 27months (R3) for the next embracing role weighting. In this example, target would be 470kg. Farmers who manage this class of stock well, NEW National Party spokesperson for can get over 90% in calf in both age groups. agriculture Barbara Kuriger says working from the To achieve these types of targets the heifers grassroots up rather than the top down is how she require priority feeding – essentially they are a will be tackling her new responsibilities. priority class of stock from weaning to the end of Mrs Kuriger’s change in portfolio sees her Rural mating as a rising 3-year-old.  is can be achieved Communities role go to Southland MP Joseph by utilising winter crops or grass rotations with or Mooney, under a minor reshuffle released by Party without supplements, but the key message here is leader Judith Collins on Saturday. that this needs to be planned well in advance to She retains Energy and Natural Resources, as ensure success in this class of stock. well as Food Safety. The Taranaki-King Country MP, who has been speaking with rural leaders and advocacy groups since the decision was announced, says she and Guaranteed Have your Covid shot without a trip to town her team are “fizzing and ready to go” . . . and she’s not mincing her words. “Labour has drafted a raft of regulations, eff ective animal altered others, and enacted unintended uses of Rural Roll outO various bits of legislation, leading to the enormous pressure now on the agricultural sector. health advice Rural Roll out “Farmers have had a gutsful. It’s too much, too fast. Venue Dates Time “Part of my new role is to hold the Government to account, and I have yet to see a workable and Waituhi - Pakowhai Marae Tuesday 7 September 11am-6pm 10am-3pm warranted proposal from them. Muriwai - Tamanuhiri Marae Friday 10th September 12pm-6pm 10am-3pm “Creating change with no concept of food production is not helpful or useful, she says. Whatatutu - Mangatu Marae Thursday 16th September 12pm-6pm10am-3pm “As I said in my September column sent out Te Karaka - Rangatira Scout Hall Saturday 18th September 11am-7pm10am-3pm last week, the broad-brush approach to farming will do nothing to either fix or support what they Matawai - Community Hall Tuesday 21st September 11am-6pm 10am-3pm claim the outcomes will be. “Nor do they include regional/local differences 10am-3pm Waihirere - Parihimanihi Marae Thursday 23 September 12pm-6pm or support the hundreds of grassroots initiatives, Manutuke -Venue Ohako MaraeTBC Saturday 25th September 11am-7pm 10am-3pm catchment, conservation and land care groups that have been working well for years, some for Waituhi - Pakowhai Marae Wednesday 29th September 11am-6pm 10am-3pm decades,” Mrs Kuriger says. Waerenga o Kuri - Community Hall Thursday 30th September 12pm-6pm10am-3pm “They don’t even consider the voluntary work done by rural communities, farmers and private Muriwai - Tamanuhiri Marae Friday 1 October 12pm-6pm10am-3pm landowners, who have already placed thousands of hectares under covenants. In event of a tangihanga at the marae an alternative venue will be available. “The common sense thing for the Government If you require transport ring Dallas Poi 06 869 0457. to do is stop. 868 8616 41971-01 “Take one piece of whatever you want to do Labour, and talk to the ag sector first, then you 349 Childers Road Stay at home if you are sick might be able to draft something that makes sense to everyone. (Cnr Childers Rd & Carnarvon St) For more information go to www.hauoratairawhiti.org.nz 37634-16 “If you need a hand, I’m happy to help.” The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 FOCUS ON THE LAND 17 Making rural voices heard Vaccine roll-out COMMENT by Toby Williams (Gisborne- periods have been granted for much more Wairoa Federated Farmers president) frivolous decisions the council has had to make in the past so it makes you wonder ONE of the great things about being a whether there is a hidden agenda at play. reminder member of Federated Farmers is having Further to this we received some connections to some of the best policy guidance from the Government and the people in the land. GDC around what Alert Level 2 lockdown AROUND 1600 people In the last piece I wrote I talked about will look like and what can and cannot have had a vaccination at the frustrations over GDC staff being happen and the rules around gatherings the Turanga Health rural unwilling to be flexible in granting an and so forth. Covid-19 vaccination clinics extension to the time frame around These new rules make it near impossible since they began in late July. this part of the representation review for us to safely host public meetings at Reweti Ropiha, chief consultation process. Alert Level 2. executive of Turanga Health, I flicked a message through to our policy We have held a virtual meeting with our said the rural clinics have team to see whether they had some advice current rural councillors and we are all in proved highly successful. around further steps we were able to take agreement. “To have carried out 1600 or any advice they had to offer. We are not comfortable, given the current vaccinations is a great effort Nigel Billings got back to me and guidance at Level 2, that we would be able and the rural community council chief executive Nedine Thatcher to host meetings and keep people safe. can be congratulated for Swann is correct that there are statutory While this is disappointing, we are going to taking the opportunity to requirements that need to have to change tack with attend these clinics in their be followed. how we engage with rural districts.” The council needs to Many voices supporting people to make sure that People in rural districts leave enough time to they have their say. should check out the rural make the decision and the retention of rural Virtual meetings are a roll-out timetable on page if it is appealed, have a wards will help us possibility, however, with 16 of The Herald and mark hearing by the local body convince the council to the limited connectivity their calendar for the next commission before the around our region, we do rural clinic visit. 2022 elections. keep them. not believe that we would HAVE YOUR SAY: Gisborne East Coast “It is timely to note that But the time frame is get adequate engagement Federated Farmers president Toby Williams Prime Minister Jacinda for the entire process not from the people we are is urging rural people to have their voices Ardern has stated that if just this section, as the CEO has suggested. seeking to meet with. heard by making a submission in the the Government had to There is a minimum requirement. This is where we need you. upcoming GDC representation review. slow down the vaccine roll- The Local Electoral Act 2001, at s.19M, We need as many rural people as possible Picture supplied out due to any inability to states the consultation period for an initial to have their say. secure more supplies, then proposal should be “. . . not less than one For many, the council’s submission form could use to help support our submission. it has not ruled out slowing month”. will have been received in the mail or it We will have a detailed submission to or halting new bookings There is no set upper limit that Nigel will be arriving shortly. present to the council but our voice alone in other regions so it can was able to find. Fill it out as soon as possible and send it will not be enough. concentrate on Auckland,” Given that we were only asking for a back to the council. If you are comfortable speaking to your Mr Ropiha said. short extension to this period it should Alternatively, for those who are more submission please do. “This makes it even more not have been a problem for the council to computer savvy and you can complete the Many voices supporting the retention important for you, your approve this. form online. It is quick and easy. of rural wards will help us convince the whanau and farm employees It definitely does not need ministerial You will also notice there is an council to keep them. not to miss the next clinic in intervention. advertisement from us in The Herald. Head to https://tinyurl.com/5dvwec72 to your district.” Extensions and delays to consultation On it are our suggested answers that you make an online submission. 18 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 Nurse staffing crisis in NSW Covid outbreak: the US amid pandemic another 12 WASHINGTON, DC — The Covid-19 pandemic has ARDUOUS JOB: created a nurse staffing crisis Caroline Maloney, deaths and that is forcing many US left, a 55-year-old hospitals to pay top dollar Intensive Care Unit to get the help they need to nurse at Scottsdale handle the crush of patients Osborne Medical 1431 cases over summer. Centre in Arizona, The problem, health leaders has been treating SYDNEY — New South Wales (NSW) Premier say, is two-fold: nurses are Covid patients Gladys Berejiklian said yesterday that her quitting or retiring, because throughout the entire state’s Covid infections were expected to they are feeling exhausted pandemic. She is peak over the next two weeks, after the state or demoralised by the crisis. shown here outside recorded another 1431 new cases and 12 And many are leaving for the emergency deaths. lucrative temporary jobs with department in Yesterday’s numbers were the highest travelling-nurse agencies that Scottsdale, Arizona. daily-infection figures ever recorded by an can pay US$5000 or more a Arizona has passed Australian jurisdiction in one day. week. the one-million mark “The next fortnight is likely to be our worst It has reached the stage in Covid cases now. in terms of the number of cases,” Berejiklian where doctors are saying: AP picture told a press conference in Sydney. “Maybe I should quit being a There were currently 979 Covid-19 cases doctor and become a nurse,” admitted to hospitals in the state — 160 people said Dr Phillip Coule, the were in intensive care, 63 of whom required chief medical officer at ventilation. Georgia’s Augusta University Truman Medical Centres money. It provides a tense Oklahoma. One of the 12 fatalities was a woman in her Medical Centre, which has had lost about 10 nurses to working environment,” Kroll “The death around you that 30s in south-west Sydney who died at home on occasion seen 20 to 30 travel jobs in recent days and said. you are seeing every day — on September 1. resignations a week from was looking for travellers The pandemic was in its that stress and strain (that NSW deputy chief health officer Marianne nurses taking travelling jobs. to replace them, said CEO early stages when Kim Davis, nurses are under) is not being Gale said investigations were under way into “And, then, we have to pay Charlie Shields. 36, decided to quit her job honoured or recognised.” the source of her infection. premium rates to get staff He said it was hard to at an Arkansas hospital Meanwhile, hospitals were She was not vaccinated. from another state to come to compete with the travel to become a travel nurse. getting squeezed by the The other 11 deaths were people aged in our state,” Dr Coule said. agencies, which were charging She said she had roughly revolving door of departures their 70s, 80s and 90s who lived in south-west The average pay for a hospitals US$165 to US$170 doubled her income in the 14 and new hires from travelling and Western Sydney. travelling nurse has soared an hour per nurse. months that she had been agencies. The premier said the record rates of from roughly US$1000 to He said the agencies took treating patients in intensive Dr Coule cited a recent vaccines being administered in Sydney’s 12 US$2000 per week before a big cut of that, but he care units in Phoenix; San example in which his hospital local government areas (LGAs) of concern the pandemic to US$3000 to estimated that nurses were Bernardino, California; and in Georgia hired a respiratory would take time to build up an immunity US$5000 now, said Sophia still clearing US$70 to US$90 Tampa, Florida. therapist through an agency profile. Morris, a vice president at an hour, which was two to “Since I’ve been travelling, to replace a staff member On Thursday, the state announced 1288 San Diego-based healthcare three times what the hospital I’ve paid off all my debt. I who had decided to accept a cases and seven deaths. staffing firm, Aya Healthcare. paid its staff nurses. paid off about US$50,000 in travelling gig. She said Aya had 48,000 “I think, clearly, people student loans,” she said. The replacement came from Cases top 200 in Victoria openings for travelling nurses are taking advantage of the Davis said many of her the same hospital where his to fill. demand that is out there,” colleagues were following the respiratory therapist had just The state of Victoria, meanwhile, recorded At SimpliFi, President Shields said. same path. gone to work. 208 new, locally-acquired cases of Covid-19 James Quick said the “I hate to use the word “They’re leaving to go and “Essentially, we swapped yesterday, and one more person had died with hospitals his company ‘gouged’ as a description, be travel nurses too, because personnel but at double the the virus in the state. worked with were seeing but we are clearly paying a why would you do the same cost,” he said. Of the new cases, 96 were linked to known unprecedented levels of premium and allowing people job for half the pay?” she said. Patricia Pittman, the outbreaks. vacancies. to have fairly high profit “If they’re going to risk director of the Fitzhugh The death was the third fatality during the “Small to medium-sized margins.” their lives, they should be Mullan Institute for Health week from Victoria’s Delta outbreak, which now hospitals generally have In Texas, more than 6000 compensated for it.” Workforce Equity at George stood at 1180 active cases. dozens of full-time openings, travel nurses had flooded the Health leaders said Washington University, said The new cases were identified from 48,572 and the large health systems state to help with the surge nurses were bone-tired and many nurses still harboured test results received on Thursday, while there have hundreds of full-time through a state-supported frustrated from being asked resentment towards their were 33,511 doses of vaccine administered at openings,” he said. programme. But on the same to work overtime during employers from the early state-run sites. The explosion in pay had day that 19 of them went the pandemic, from getting stages of the pandemic in the According to federal health department made it hard on hospitals to work at a hospital in the screamed at and second- US, after being forced to work figures, 58.1 percent of the eligible Victorian without deep-enough pockets. northern part of the state, guessed by members of the without adequate personal population had received their first dose of Kansas Governor Laura 20 other nurses at the same community, and from dealing protective equipment (PPE). a vaccine, while 36 percent were now fully Kelly recently lamented that place gave notice that they with people who chose not to “The nurses said: ‘Hey, if vaccinated. her state’s hospitals risked would be leaving to take up get vaccinated or even wear a I am not going to be treated Victoria’s daily-case count rose sharply being outbid for nurses by travelling contracts, said mask. with respect, I might as well during the week, going from 73 cases from other states that paid a Carrie Kroll, a vice president “Imagine going to work go and be a travel nurse’,” she tests taken on Monday, to 119 on Tuesday, “fortune”. at the Texas Hospital every day and working the said. 176 on Wednesday, and 208 from tests on She said on Wednesday Association. hardest that you have ever “That way, I can go work in Thursday. (local time) that several “The nurses who haven’t worked and stepping out of a hell hole for 13 weeks, but The last time Victoria had recorded more hospitals, including one in left, who have stayed with work and what you see every then I can take off a couple than 200 new cases in a single day was Topeka, had open beds but no their facilities, are seeing day is denied in the public,” months or three months and on August 22, 2020, when 202 cases were nurses to staff them. these other people come in said Julie Hoff, chief nurse do whatever I like’.” recorded. — RNZ In Kansas City, Missouri, now who are making more executive at OU Health in — AP Kabul bombing: Bidens visit wounded US troops in Bethesda

WASHINGTON, DC — US President soldier and one Navy corpsman. Speaking to Pentagon reporters, Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden Biden travelled to Dover Air Force Wolters said that, as far as he knew, visited injured US troops at Walter Base in Delaware on Sunday to the person in custody “is not of a Reed National Military Medical Centre witness the return of their remains high threat”. on Thursday night (local time). to US soil in a solemn but “dignified About 58 individuals had triggered There were 15 US Marines at the transfer”. additional security checks and hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, One of the wounded Marines was processing as they arrived at the who were wounded in an August 26 in critical condition. Three were in a way stations in Europe, and had suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. serious condition and 11 were in a needed additional checks. But he The attack occurred as the US stable condition. said he expected that they would all government was arranging the Air Force General Tod Wolters, eventually be cleared. evacuations of Americans, Afghans the head of US European Command, Afghan evacuees were being and allies before the nearly two- said on Thursday that so far only one flown to several locations across the decade war in Afghanistan officially individual that had been evacuated Middle East and Europe, including ended August. 31. from Afghanistan was being retained Germany, Italy and Spain. Wolters HOSPITAL VISITORS: US President Joe Biden and first lady Eleven Marines were also killed in Germany — for problems getting said 155 flights had landed in Europe, Jill Biden (partially obscured here) leave Walter Reed National in the attack, as well as one Army through security screening. with about 38,000 people. — AP Military Medical Centre after visiting injured US troops. AP picture The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 NATIONAL NEWS 19 Importer ‘had a tiger by the tail’ Cocaine, meth racket disaster for man who handled dirty money

AUCKLAND — A driver’s infringement weighing about 1kg each. street value exceeding $12 million. a limited criminal background, and in a humble Nissan Tiida on a drug- At about the same time, another Judge Sharp yesterday said the rehabilitation efforts. running trip helped police unravel a syndicate member was taking meth from car importer had no serious criminal He was jailed for four years for meth massive cocaine and meth syndicate. Auckland to Christchurch in a Mercedes- background and was at a low point in his supply, two years for money laundering, Auckland District Court yesterday Benz. life, battling drug addiction himself, when and one year for the crime group charge. heard the nationwide cartel funnelled Meanwhile, covert surveillance of the he fell into the racket. He can serve all sentences at the same eye-watering sums of cash in airline Auckland car importer’s premises tracked The Auckland man made little profit time. luggage, and narcotics stashed in secret the exploits of people ferrying cash and from his involvement, but was charged “You didn’t start out intending to get car compartments. drugs for the syndicate. with money laundering, meth supply, and in as much trouble as you have,” Judge An Auckland car importer was After 10 months of surveillance, police being part of an organised criminal group. Sharp said. yesterday jailed for his role in the carried out raids in Auckland, Canterbury “It’s a tragic counterpart of becoming But he said the drug racket was a criminal conspiracy. and Southland in late 2019. involved with people who are fairly nefarious influence. Judge David Sharp said the Auckland And when they pounced, cops found ruthless criminals,” Judge Sharp added. “The outcome — in relation to many entrepreneur had “a tiger by the multiple quantities of cash, each enough “He had a tiger by the tail.” people’s addiction to methamphetamine tail” after turning from legitimate for an Auckland home deposit. Judge Sharp said the car importer — are a string of personal tragedies.” businessman into multimillion-dollar In one man’s car, $165,000 was found, deserved some credit for guilty pleas, — NZ Herald drug racket member. at another location police found $189,000, Some people arrested in the police and at another alleged syndicate National Organised Crime Group member’s house, $113,985 was uncovered. operation still have cases before But those amounts were puny the courts, three years after covert compared to the fortunes flown around investigations began. New Zealand before the raids. Judge Sharp said the West Auckland Judge Sharp said one syndicate man fell under an alleged drug boss’s member flew from Christchurch to spell. Auckland with $420,000, and another And soon, he was a trusted lieutenant, time with $640,000 in cash weighing handling suitcases with hundreds of 17.5kg. thousands of dollars in cash. The court heard one of the conspiracy Whakapumautia The court heard the drug enterprise members laundered money by turning nga kawai tangata! used modified car compartments to cash into cryptocurrency. smuggle drugs across New Zealand. News reports showed the 2019 police Judge Sharp said the meth and raids led to seizures of a Porsche Macan cocaine conspiracy operated in Auckland, SUV, Jeep Wrangler, three Harley- Wellington and Christchurch before police Davidsons, a Ford Ranger ute, and a jet raids in 2019. ski. The drug empire started falling More than 150 police raided properties apart after police bugged the Auckland in New Lynn, Blockhouse Bay, Avondale, car business and pulled over a man Manukau, Mt Eden, Grey Lynn, Karaka, 41847-09 driving a Nissan Tiida near Taupo. After Greenlane, Manurewa and Northcote. impounding the car for what was only Police at the time said the investigation, described in court as an infringement, Operation Maddale, recovered 20kg of #Vaccinate cops found bags of methamphetamine methamphetamine with an estimated #COVID-19 41915-01 20 The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 LUCKY NUMBERS DICE MAZE MYRIAD LYRICAL Name the song and singer/band 60s We’ve got to get together sooner or later/Because the revolution’s here 70s But if you want to leave, take good care/Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear 80s Too many people take second best/But I won’t take anything less 90s Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show/I laced the track, you locked the flow 00s Each colour represents a direction (up, I don’t know where my soul is, I down, left or right) and the number of don’t know where my home is dots on each die tell you how far to go. 10s This week’s winning numbers are in. None of Starting in the middle die of the maze, If you wanna get with me/There’s Complete the grid so that all the rows and the five winning balls is orange and none is follow the directions correctly and you some things you gotta know/I like columns, and all squares of the same colour, divisible by 4 or 7. Can you find the fortunate will visit every die in turn once only. my beats fast contain the numbers 1 to 7. five? Which dice is the last you visit on your Can you fit all thetrip? listed words into their correct positions in the grid? We have placed one word to get you started. WORDFIT Fit the words into the grid to create a finished crossword. We have given one to get you started.

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Green = Left = Green 8. Rancid (3) Blue = Down = Blue 15 9. Scams (5)

Red = Up = Red 12. List of work shifts (6) 16 13. In the open air (8) 17 18 LUCKY NUMBERS 15. Lollies (5) 16. Excessively dramatic (10) 19 19. Formally (10) 20 : 1. Teapot, 5. Abrupt, 8. Off, 9. 5. Teapot, : 1. 20. : 2. Earl, 3. Purr, 4. Toss, 5. Afro, 5. Toss, 4. : 2. Earl, 3. Purr, Team sport (5) 21. Cause resentment (8) 21 22 23 24

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LOOP S 7. Late (5) (7) understand (6) 24. Ballot (4) 21 CLASSIFIEDS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021

NOTICE BOARD LOST & FOUND Work Wanted Situations Vacant Situations Situations Situations Vacant Vacant Vacant Lost ASAP Tree Work. We’re Meetings Removal, chipping & NANNY. Looking for a FORESTRY planters/- LOOKING for a part- stump grinding. Ph hiring. live-in nanny at least spayers wanted. Immed. time Jack of all trades 0274 485 188. BLACK 6mth kitten, Orchard through January to help start. Must be drug free. to help upkeep lifestyle white tuft under chin/- MESSY GARDEN?? drive toddler to kindy & Ph/Txt 027 690 2021. block incl lawn, belly, lost end Gwyneth Manager look after 6-mth-old orchard, tree pruning & Pl on Tuesday morning. "Let us do it for you." along with other duties. some weed control. Exp Please phone 868 8891. Ph 027 659 2915. Gisborne. Friendly family on a with farm animals & PAINTING services lifestyle farm past TK. fencing is a plus as we offered at good rates by Please email or call 021 have stock on property. Meetings experienced painter. No Rockit Global is a company bursting with attitude, 0894 7649 or vaynergy Please Email or call disrupting the commodity apple category and taking on @gmail.com 021 0894 7649 or THE PROPRIETORS job too small. Ph Oliver the world one bite at a time. OF TAPUWAE 027 707 9000. vaynergy@gmail. com 2021 ANNUAL We’re on the lookout for an experienced Orchard Situations Vacant WHITIWHITI GENERAL TAUWHARE Building INCORPORATION Manager to help develop our new Rockit™ apple MEETING Company Ltd. Licensed orchards in Gisborne alongside our grower partners. 2021 HUI A TAU builder. Most types of To build and lead our new Gisborne team, and help us Waitangi A1A2 Trust construction East Coast. Rockit! Notice is hereby given Kaharau A1A Trust Ph Mike, 027 293 8355. that the Hui A Tau for Makarika 3B1 So we’re calling all experienced genuine characters to Situations Shareholders of Makarika 3B2B Trust apply for this awesome opportunity. Vacant Tapuwae Whitiwhiti Inc Tapuaeroa A16B Trust Contact: will be held at Tapuaeroa A2B Trust Chris Hurrey, GM Rockit Management Services Whangara Marae on Totaranui A9 Trust 027 418 651 9 [email protected]. FORESTRY Friday, 15 October Waiaranga A2C Trust Meetings Finance Administrator WORKERS WANTED 2021. Waitangi X2 Trust We have an exciting opportunity for a Notice is hereby given GISBORNE CITY Scan here for Finance Administrator to join our team. • Starting from 30 Timetable VINTAGE more info Registration from that the Annual General hours a week. Meeting of beneficial RAILWAY SOCIETY Due to the company's continuing growth, • No experience 8.30am INC this new role has been created to support Whangara Farms 9am owners will be held at needed (training Proprietors Tapuwae BDO Gisborne on Notice of and complement our finance team. You provided onsite). Whitiwhiti 11am Friday 17 September ANNUAL GENERAL will be responsible for assisting with bank • Higher renumeration 2021, commencing @ MEETING reconciliations, accounts payable and offered to Election - for two 11am. data entry functions, and also provide experienced workers positions caused by the TUESDAY, administrative support. with additional 2IC retirement by rotation AGENDA 12 October 2021 Situations Vacant duties. of Jacqueline Blake and 1. Mihi/Karakia. Venue: To excel in this role you will have: • Competitive hourly Sharon Westrupp, who 2. Apologies. ENGINE SHED • Effective organisational skills, with the rates offered. being eligible, offer 3. Minutes of previous Gisborne Railway Yard ability to manage competing demands • Travel provided to themselves for Annual General on time. and from site. re-election. Meeting. Time: 7.30pm • Reference letter from • General ledger knowledge. Full notice of the AGM 4. Chairperson Report. AGENDA last employer 5. Annual Accounts for • SAP experience. required. Agenda has been posted 1. Apologies to all shareholders with the year ended 31 • Excellent accuracy on data entry. • Pre-employment drug March 2021. 2. Minutes of previous test required. known addresses. lection AGM • A high standard of written and verbal Notices can also be 6. E – to fill 1 • Mandatory: must be position due to the 3. Presentation of communication skills. drug and alcohol free, picked up at Coates Financial Report • Can work autonomously and in a team. Associates Ltd, 300 passing of Parekura EXPERIENCED OFFICE fit and reliable. (Paddy) Oneroa. 4. Presentation of • Three years plus experience in an Childers Road or Annual Reports ADMINISTRATOR Please send your request by email This position may administrative role. reference letter to only be filled by a 5. Election of Officers [email protected] 6. General Business Logic Forest Solutions is a growing For more information and to apply for this vailea.silviculture@ direct descendant of company involved primarily in gmail.com or visit our Please note that due to Manu Anyone interested in job go to: eastland.nz/careers. Facebook page. COVID 19 level Reedy-Oneroa. The helping maintain this harvesting, engineering and management movements, we may Trustees require the historical icon, and in the Forest industry. Situations Vacant have to move to a Whanau of Manu possibly become Virtual meeting with Reedy-Oneroa to members will be most We are seeking an experienced very little notice. appoint their whanau welcome to attend. administrator to assist in the maintenance Therefore, please representative and and development of accounting and job register with info@ advise the Trust by management systems within our dynamic RTRO Integrations and coates.co.nz with TWW 11am Tuesday the 14 GEOFF JOYCE, and industrious team. in the subject line, if September 2021 of President you intend to attend the the preferred You will be part of a small office team Operations Manager AGM. We will then candidate to be PENNY SHAW, where you will be expected to learn all make contact with you ratified at the AGM. Secretary aspects of the office accounts and He karanga ki a koutou katoa! This is a call to you all! if we have to change to Note: administration processes. You will have a Zoom AGM at short (1) Whanau nominee We are looking for an Integrations and Operations Manager to notice. to be provided in variety and flexibility with the run the back bone office of Rau Tipu Rau Ora (RTRO). RTRO is writing completed by opportunity to develop and improve the group of our region’s leaders and key organisations who Pene Brown Public Notices company systems. have brought together a regional response plan post COVID-19. Chairperson nominator and The plan outlines the key priorities for our region. Our plan has candidate and be been recognised nationally not only for the way our region has lodged at the Trust’s THE PROPRIETORS We consider this position could offer 20 to 30 hours per week and are willing to come together but also for our proactive response to COVID-19. office, 1 Peel Street OF In the role of Integrations and Operations Manager you will be Meetings Gisborne not later WAIORONGOMAI develop the role around the right person. focused on helping RTRO achieve key priorities which are: than 11AM Tuesday 2021 ANNUAL 1. Workforce development to forecast economic opportunities 14 September 2021. Key tasks include - THE GENERAL MEETING and growth. (2) Proxy forms and 2. Increasing the supply of affordable housing for whanau in PROPRIETORS Powers of Attorney Notice is hereby given • Accounts payable and receivable our region. OF TAHORA NO. must be lodged at the that the Annual General preparation, reconciliation, and 3. Improved services and support to address family harm and 2C1 SECTION 3 Trust’s office not Meeting of Share- payment (drug and alcohol) addictions. NOTICE OF AGM later than 1 1 a m holders will be held at • HR and payroll 4. Te Mauri o Te Taiao: restoring the vitality of our natural POSTPONEMENT Wednesday 15 Te Heapera Marae • Harvest system data reconciliation and environment. (Mangarua), Ruatoria, 5. Improving our regional economic infrastructure and September 2021. invoicing technology. Due to Covid-19 7. Distribution recom- Saturday 11 September restrictions • General office administration This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is mendations. 2021 at 11am. • Customer service Shareholders are 8. Appointment of passionate about our region and excels in the coordination hereby notified that Full notice of the AGM and delivery of programmes of work. Your day will include Auditor. Agenda can be picked Required skills and attributes - running the back bone office coordinating the effective the Annual General 9. Chairman Honor- Meeting to be held at up at BDO Gisborne functioning of the delivery of secretariat services, supporting arium Ltd Office or email • Experience with accounting systems the planning and conduct of RTRO Group sessions, Rangiahua Marae 10. General Business. monitoring the RTRO Recovery Plan actions and priorities, on Friday, 10 [email protected] and proficient in processing data • High level of computer literacy with coordinating reporting requirements and ensuring that the September 2021 Selwyn Parata Please note that due to funding benefits are realised. HAS BEEN CHAIRPERSON COVID 19 level Xero, WorkflowMax, PSLog and MS You will work be working closely with iwi, community groups POSTPONED Office beneficial Please note that due to movements, we may and other key external stakeholders and funders. 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Te Aroha races at Te Aroha Sunday Jetbet 3 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 Tajc Hospitality 12.25 8 33638 Magic Cannon (12) 68 57 9 88921 No Loitering (5) 55 77 E McCall (a2) 10 0641s Arite Guru (16) 58.5 60 Race 1: WEST COAST, ENGLISH GAMBLER, TWEEDLEDEE 9 95s80 Donardo (11) 68 52 N Downs (2) 10 62360 Sweet Clementine (2) 55 76 S Collett 11 21820 Haere Up (4) 57.5 62 B Rogerson (a3) $15,000, maiden hurdle, 3100m 10 P8566 La Jungles (9) 68 52 T Moki (2) 11 81012 Timberlake (3) 55 74 A Goindasamy (a1) 12 04832 Elle D’berry (1) 57 61 T Yanagida (a1) Race 2: MASTER FIN, CAPELLANI, CURIOUS GEORGE 1 s2P49 Elusive Ace (2) 68 59 S Karnicnik 11 8584P My Tommy (5) 68 50 L Douglas (3) 13 65772 Rocking Good Time (14) 57 59 Race 3: MIZZENA, BEAU GESTE, ALI BABA 2 088P2 Master Fin (6) 68 59 T Moki (2) 12 64161 Tommyra (2) 68 50 7 Te Aroha Stallion Serv. Scheme 3.23 14 54263 Lovettorleaveit (8) 56.5 60 M Cameron Race 4: TOMMYRA, DELEGATE, KIDDO 3 s2700 Curious George (8) 68 57 S Phelan EMERGENCIES: $30,000, rating 74 benchmark, 1600m EMERGENCIES: Race 5: NO TIP, TE KAHU, LACUSTRE 4 65357 Izymydaad (1) 68 57 B Lammas 13 0s056 Flyingwithoutwings (3) 68 50 15 7s009 Piggy Malone (6) 57 57 1 35113 Zeefa Zed (2) 61.5 75 J Riddell Race 6: BEAUDEN, LE SABLIER, BATTLE TIME 5 27572 Capellani (10) 68 50 N Downs (2) 14 54s6s Sino Heights (1) 68 50 K M Joyce (3) 16 00007 Tunzagutz (3) 55 55 2 6325s Naval Fleet (7) 58 72 S Weatherley 6 9 Make A Move (9) 68 50 L Douglas (3) Race 7: ZEEFA ZED, NAVAL FLEET, CHILLAX 3 0s712 Chillax (5) 58 68 R Elliot 17 32340 Touch The Clouds (15) 59 61 7 s70P9 Sly Baljo (5) 68 50 K M Joyce (3) 5 Bayleys Opn Steeplechase 2.13 Race 8: ECHO BAY, HAERE UP, ELLE D’BERRY 4 214s8 Lowry (4) 58 68 C Grylls 8 04348 Vanguard (4) 68 50 D M Parker (2) 9 Te Aroha Supporters Club 4.33 Race 9: THE CERTIFIER, NOTABADPHELAN, COVENANT $20,000, open stp, 3500m 5 s0840 Nasha Riva (3) 57.5 71 M Cameron 9 9s070 Keepella Heights (3) 66 50 $30,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1400m 10 74650 Zion Hill (7) 66 50 E Farr 1 54158 Lacustre (10) 68.5 80 6 s2451 Pacific Master (12) 57.5 67 J Fawcett 2 68511 Te Kahu (8) 66 75 7 53584 Magdala (1) 56.5 69 E Nicholas (a3) 1 81679 Covenant (10) 61 65 T Newman (a2) 3 Mike Fraser-Jones 1.00 3 4132P Zartan (1) 66 75 J Seivwright 8 s2183 Jodelin Gal (11) 56 68 L Satherley 2 6125s Global Currency (3) 61 65 M McNab 4 2sP07 Kipkeino (4) 65 72 E Farr 9 949s8 Kiwianna (6) 55.5 67 D Johnson $20,000, open hurdle, 3100m 3 s0643 Inca Warrior (8) 61 65 W Pinn (a2) 5 71F42 No Tip (6) 65 70 S Phelan 10 36161 Turret (9) 56.5 69 4 12 Notabadphelan (11) 61 65 T Harris 1 — Locharburn SCRATCHED 6 s5301 Argyll (7) 65 69 D M Parker (2) 11 08994 Deluxe Edition (10) 55 56 5 080s5 Edge Of Wonder (16) 60.5 64 R Elliot 2 15113 Mizzena (3) 67.5 78 S Fannin 7 18215 Carnaby (5) 65 69 S Fannin T Newman (a2) 6 — Some Like It Hot SCRATCHED 3 67244 Beau Geste (2) 67.5 74 D M Parker (2) 8 61s04 Dal Kilchoan (9) 65 69 T Moki (2) 12 70694 Lord Polonius (8) 55 55 7 1 The Certifier (1) 60 63 J Riddell 4 46497 Ali Baba (4) 67 73 J Seivwright 9 PP445 That’s How It Goes (2) 65 65 1 Te Aroha Jockey Club 11.55 8 Thank You Te Aroha Staff 3.58 8 6s217 Bergamo Fox (6) 59.5 62 5 0F713 Remarx (5) 65 69 E Farr K M Joyce (3) 9 02313 Pochesti (12) 59.5 62 E Nicholas (a3) $15,000, maiden hurdle, 3100m 6 42370 Banks Road (1) 65 65 M Roustoby (1) 10 23172 El Luchador (3) 65 52 $30,000, rating 65&jumps benchmark*, 10 01378 Atomic Kitten (13) 59 65 C Grylls 1 65525 Ritesaidzed (5) 68 59 B Lammas 4 Thank You Club Volunteers 1.35 6 Become A Te Aroha Member 2.48 2200m 11 39726 Beltoy (9) 58 62 B Rogerson (a3) 2 95352 West Coast (3) 68 59 T Moki (2) 1 21313 Richard Of Yorke (12) 67 77 12 5541s Finest Wine (17) 58 63 D Johnson 3 s0L41 Amazing Az (4) 68 50 E Farr $15,000, maiden stp, 3500m $40,000, open handicap, 1600m 2 s0006 Rodmar (5) 61 64 E Nicholas (a3) 13 14Ps3 Gagliardi (15) 58 63 T Thornton 4 27130 English Gambler (10) 68 50 J Seivwright 1 3PsPP Zedace (8) 68 70 G Walsh 1 4411s Beauden (1) 63.5 104 R Elliot 3 4P1 Al’s Red Zed (9) 60 63 J Riddell 14 90441 She’s Apples (19) 58 63 K Asano (a) 5 s0058 Lizzed (7) 68 50 S Phelan 2 23D2 Captains Run (7) 68 59 2 3010s Robusto (10) 57 95 E Nicholas (a3) 4 23236 Our Craftsman (17) 60 63 EMERGENCIES: 6 604L6 Master Painton (6) 68 50 M Roustoby (1) 3 58223 Delegate (4) 68 59 J Seivwright 3 49690 Major Tom (8) 55 87 J Fawcett 5 47456 Windy Height (2) 60 63 S Collett 15 194 Gnasher (5) 59.5 62 7 0s049 Mataro (8) 68 50 S Fannin 4 0724s The Anarchist (10) 68 59 S Phelan 4 05104 Battle Time (9) 55 84 S Spratt 6 7s769 Alfie Dee (10) 59.5 62 C Grylls 16 s6656 Into The Deep (2) 59.5 62 8 30s06 Tweedledee (9) 68 50 5 P32LP The Rolling Stone (6) 68 59 5 17355 Cherry Lane (11) 55 84 T Newman (a2) 7 s1372 Echo Bay (13) 59.5 62 R Elliot 17 s4315 Marley (18) 57 61 9 9s066 Whereabouts (1) 68 50 S Karnicnik D M Parker (2) 6 453L8 Mont Ventoux (6) 55 82 S Weatherley 8 22518 Fortune Wings (11) 59.5 62 18 980s0 Run For Cover (14) 58.5 60 S Collett 10 62633 Black Eyed Sue (2) 66 57 L Douglas (3) 6 50382 Zinzan (14) 68 59 7 521s4 Daytona Red (4) 55 79 D Danis A Goindasamy (a1) 19 03037 Cheers (4) 56 59 11 — Jakki Sparrow SCRATCHED 7 09447 Kiddo (13) 68 58 S Fannin 8 0s914 Le Sablier (7) 55 78 9 23516 Shocking Bill (7) 59.5 62 T Thornton 20 33004 Fleurgundy (7) 58 59

Ashburton harness at Addington Sunday 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 Mt Hutt Trotting Club Trot 12.10 7 — Magic Sign SCRATCHED 8 0s811 Greenbank Betty (10) 5 T Williams 12 P0623 Zsahara (Fr) 12 S Tomlinson Race 1: EL DORADO, ROYAL JESTER, FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ 8 29332 Reinimin Patron (Fr) 7 G Smith 9 81805 Red Harbour (10) U1 C Thornley 13 09027 Take After Me (Fr) 13 J Morrison $9000, non-winners & up to mr47 stand, 9 82342 Honour Before Glory (Fr) 8 R Close 14 78028 Palisade (Em1) (Fr) U1 B Orange Race 2: ADITI, INSTANT DELIGHT, MAJESTIC JAG 2600m 10 07653 Little Gee (Fr) 21 L O’Reilly 8 Allenton Pharmacy Pace 3.41 15 42912 Spot The Gamble (Fr) U2 Race 3: MISS MARKLE, FLY LIKA FALCON, TANE J J 1 73654 Random Spur (Fr) 1 J Morrison 11 20342 Tiger Lou (Fr) 22 C DeFilippi $9000, 3yo+ f&m r40-r53. mobile, 1980m 16 290s4 Kd Hawk (Fr) U3 B Butt Race 4: MOODY RIVER, TIGER LOU, REINIMIN PATRON 2 8sP53 Aditi (Fr) 2 G Smith 17 0800s Mighty Flying Rocker (Fr) U4 J Dunn Race 5: PAMPELONNE, ROLLYARRRZ, FRANCO CORNEL 5 Gavin Douglas Pace 1.54 1 27173 Big Mama Morris (Fr) 1 K Cameron 18 30627 Make My Sundon (Fr) U5 S Ottley 3 93380 Instant Delight (Fr) 3 2 57020 Vesnina (Fr) 2 J Dunn Race 6: RAKERO REBEL, DANCING DESIRE, APATCHOFGOLD 4 s0407 Bacardi Pride (Fr) 4 M Edmonds $9000, non-winners 3yo+. mobile, 1980m 3 3313 Daisy Duke (Fr) 3 B Orange 11 Ian Lochhead Memorial Pace 5.14 Race 7: GREENBANK BETTY, SUNDONS FLYER, LISTEN EASY 5 0s5s8 Rachel Daytom (Fr) 5 L O’Reilly 1 28487 Greenback Boogie (Fr) 1 B Orange 4 88061 Safe Zone (Fr) 4 J Morrison $9000, 3yo+ r40-r59 special handicap stand, Race 8: DAISY DUKE, VESNINA, BIG MAMA MORRIS 6 77786 Majestic Jag (Fr) 6 J Dunn 2 00768 Black Lace (Fr) 2 J Versteeg 5 98362 Immer Besser (Fr) 5 S Ottley 2600m Race 9: BLAZING IMPACT, CHA CHA B, THE OPTIMIST 7 09408 Cheeky Monkey (Fr) 7 R May 3 — Twilight Bromac SCRATCHED 6 002s6 Annie Richter (Fr) 6 T Chmiel Race 10: SPOT THE GAMBLE, CALL THIS FUN, 8 5 Miss Millie (Fr) 8 A Lethaby 4 89s77 The Cobbler (Fr) 3 S Ottley 7 31366 Conquer Me (Fr) 7 1 00683 Kingsdown Atom (Fr) 1 J Morrison 9 429s Toobusy Being Famous (Fr) 9 C Thornley BEYOND THE HORIZON 5 0s60 U R The One (Fr) 4 T Chmiel 8 31384 Shards In Manhattan (Fr) 8 2 78171 Brother John (Fr) 2 J Dunn 10 0800s Awesome Impee (Fr) 10 P Wakelin Race 11: BROTHER JOHN, WOODLEA EXPLORER, MAYBE 6 3097s Franco Cornel (Fr) 5 T Williams 3 9s0s3 Stamp Duty(aus) (Fr) 3 B Orange 11 P0s Andoverfist (Fr) U1 T Chmiel 7 2 Pampelonne (Fr) 6 G Smith 9 Premium Peas Young At Heart 4.16 4 42122 Artatac (Fr) 4 S Ottley Race 12: PRO SURFER, JONIQUE, DONEGAL CARRICKFIN 12 6090s Dashing Dutchy (Fr) U2 C McDowell 8 32626 Rollyarrrz (Fr) 7 K Newman (J) $9000, 5yo+ r40-r59. mobile, 1980m 5 45492 The Conqueror (Fr) 5 T Williams 13 029Ds Aiguille (Fr) U3 S Ottley 9 6695s Owhatanight (Fr) U1 P Davis 6 s8000 A Rocknroll Star (Fr) 6 G O’Reilly 1 64637 Pete’s Dash (Fr) 1 7 7s867 Allandale (Fr) 7 C Thornley 3 Harvey Signs Harness 7000 12.43 6 Macca Lodge Pace 2.32 2 6480s Better Fly (Fr) 2 J Dunn 8 30s22 Woodlea Explorer (Fr) 8 K Cox 3 0s990 My Mate Ben (Fr) 3 S Iremonger (J) $9000, non-winners 3yo+. mobile, 1980m $9000, non-winners 2yo+ f&m. mobile, 1980m 9 31747 Proteus (Fr) 9 G Smith 4 05218 Bossmaro (Fr) 4 T Williams 10 28154 Classie Washington (Fr) 10 T Chmiel 1 Valerie Verde (Fr) 1 K Cox 1 Rakero Rebel (Fr) 1 G Smith 5 61s95 Sister’s Delight (Fr) 5 S Ottley 11 06360 Kennedy (Fr) 11 C DeFilippi 2 34s42 Fly Lika Falcon (Fr) 2 G Smith 2 Dancing Kate (Fr) 2 J Cox 6 s5574 Blazing Impact (Fr) 6 R May 12 57646 Dreaminsover (Fr) 12 3 83649 Prodigal Son (Fr) 3 C Thornley 3 — Pampelonne SCRATCHED 7 91175 The Optimist (Fr) 7 K Cameron 13 9s601 Tetrick (Fr) 13 K Newman (J) 4 50037 Franco Hatton (Fr) 4 J Cox 4 3s Stoked To Haver (Fr) 3 J Dunn 8 25315 Saginaw (Fr) 8 R Cameron 14 03308 Magical Matty (Fr) 14 S Tomlinson 5 54403 Glitz And Glam (Fr) 5 J Dunn 5 Spark It Up (Fr) 4 9 27189 Shards Fury (Fr) 9 J Cox 15 17145 Maybe (15) 1 J Cox 6 80s64 All Together Now (Fr) 6 T Chmiel 6 095s6 Rozha (Fr) 5 R May 10 42214 Cha Cha B (Fr) 21 B Orange 7 40943 Miss Markle (Fr) 7 R Close 7 Hilda Maud (Fr) 6 J Morrison 11 s089s Off The Edge (Fr) 22 G O’Reilly 12 Graeme Sparks Memorial 5.38 8 0 Chance Achiever (Fr) 8 S Ottley 8 509s7 White Diamond Gold (Fr) 7 C Thornley $8000, 3yo+ r45-r49. mobile, 1980m 1 Betavet Amateur Drivers 11.45 9 88 Get Outta Town (Fr) 9 B Orange 9 Apatchofgold (Fr) 8 10 Flowers At The Gate Trot 4.42 1 66223 Pro Surfer (Fr) 1 K Newman (J) $8000, 3yo+ r40-r53. mobile, 1980m 10 64058 Sheezagoldengirl (Fr) 21 10 Dancing Desire (Fr) 21 B Orange $8000, 3yo+ r40-r49 stand, 2600m 11 4 Tane J J (Fr) 22 2 00453 Donegal Carrickfin (Fr) 2 R Houghton 1 33058 Myrcella (Fr) 1 M McIntyre 12 — Black Lace SCRATCHED 7 Chelsea Properties Trot 3.04 1 29689 Sally Lindenny (Fr) 1 G O’Reilly 3 41367 Luminite (Fr) 3 2 87P76 Belle’s Boy (Fr) 2 B Laughton 2 50361 Faith No More (Fr) 2 L McKay 4 00359 Motoring Major (Fr) 4 C Thornley 3 27288 Flamboyant (Fr) 3 S Blake 4 Doug Coley Flooring Limited 1.18 $9000, r50-r59 discretionary handicap stand, 3 04794 Call This Fun (Fr) 3 J Ford 5 0s946 Kowhai Shadow (Fr) 5 S Ottley 4 08s76 Dismara (Fr) 4 G Cook 2600m 4 65430 Shes So Right (Fr) 4 A Lethaby 6 37s51 Jordy (Fr) 6 J Morrison $8000, 3yo+ r40-r44. mobile, 1980m 5 78507 Martin John (Fr) 5 M Maynard 1 81097 Moment Of Kaos (Fr) 1 J Cox 5 59247 Tres Magnifique (Fr) 5 B Weaver 7 77988 Wee Ring The Changes (Fr) 7 T Williams 6 s0445 Royal Jester (Fr) 6 A Edge 1 43317 Moody River (Fr) 1 J Dunn 2 1505s Test The Boundaries (Fr) 2 J Ford 6 92885 Bella Button (Fr) 6 S Lethaby 8 85s03 Chal Be (Fr) 8 J Curtin 7 63155 Von Art (Fr) 7 B White 2 48470 It’s Me (Fr) 2 3 99313 Listen Easy (Fr) U1 B Orange 7 9570s Momentous (Fr) 7 R May 9 08763 Journo (Fr) 9 B Orange 8 04165 El Dorado (Fr) 8 B Wilmott 3 62554 Auchtercairn (Fr) 3 R May 4 30812 Sundons Flyer (10) 1 8 66805 Rachmaninov (Em2) (Fr) 8 T Grant 10 48450 Szybka Lane (Fr) 21 J Dunn 9 71965 Pay Me Visa (Fr) 9 S Murtha 4 03519 Justace (Fr) 4 T Williams 5 56319 That’s The Story (10) 2 S Tomlinson 9 57042 Smudgee (Fr) 9 B Borcoskie 11 s5426 Jonique (Fr) 22 S Tomlinson 10 43244 Four Starzzz Shiraz (Fr) 21 C Negus 5 s5366 She’s A Dagg (Fr) 5 B Orange 6 1690s Escargo (10) 3 S Ottley 10 24345 Beyond The Horizon (Fr) 10 J Smith 12 70s87 Look Sharp (Fr) 23 G O’Reilly 11 67355 The Naenae Express (Fr) 22 A Fitzgerald 6 00s07 Penelope Bromac (Fr) 6 B Hope (J) 7 30683 Prince Ranier (10) 4 J Dunn 11 64241 Shiffty (Fr) 11 G Smith 13 3769s Jessie Kelly (Fr) 24 B Hope (J)

Waikato greys at Cambridge Sunday Jetbet 9 TAB D. 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 T. 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 Q. 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 PL6 6-11 Selections 7 57754 Trevor nwtd R & L Udy 2 27352 Smash Misfit nwtd R & L Udy 4 17121 Marray Prince 21.22 A J Christiansen 9 Vetora Cambridge Sprint 3.32 8 33367 Brandi Chaser nwtd W & T Steele 3 42512 Thrilling Tessa 21.56 Sean Codlin 5 43764 Ruby Express 21.45 Marsha Black Race 1: LUCCA, LET EM TALK, SHANMARIA $3500, C5, 375m Race 2: THRILLING RAPPER, YOU’RE A REBEL, 4 17678 Stay Me Broke nwtd A J Christiansen 6 1442F Railing Raccoon 21.45 Sean Codlin 2 Waikato Greyhounds On FB 1.27 5 35723 Waiterimu Ripper 21.28 R & L Udy 7 77726 Prerogative 20.99 Udy & Cottam 1 17771 Super Over Drama nwtd R & L Udy SMOKIN’ CHIMNEY $2000, C1, 375m 6 87748 Big Time Bert nwtd R & N O’Regan 8 26867 Bugsy Brown 21.32 W & T Steele 2 22232 Sports Mode 20.94 Peter Ferguson Race 3: PORTIA, ANTONIO, SILENCI 7 45466 Opawa Jade 21.62 W & T Steele 3 41156 Calf King 20.89 Phil Green Race 4: THRILLING SNIPER, THRILLING TESSA, 1 311 Thrilling Rapper 21.56 Karen Walsh 4 57534 Thrilling Neve 20.80 Emma Potts 8 1451 Thrilling Sniper 21.13 Karen Walsh 7 Affordable Pet Accessories 2.57 SMASH MISFIT 2 53845 Homebush Brave 21.61 Raewyn McPhee 5 Vacant Box Five - n & a 3 62238 Boot Camp Tiara nwtd R & L Udy EMERGENCIES: $2800, C1, 457m 6 54331 Uno Me Now 21.14 A J Christiansen Race 5: MADE A WISH, MEANDERING, SMASH OUT 9 38888 Just Nia nwtd Marsha Black 4 377s7 Double Header nwtd Sean Codlin 1 5s553 Sirocco nwtd Arch Lawrence 7 45114 Typical 21.24 Shirley Ross Race 6: MARRAY PRINCE, THRILLING SPRITE, 5 78844 Maybe Megan nwtd R & L Udy 10 37488 Big Time Gina nwtd R & N O’Regan 2 58517 First Light nwtd S O’Neill 8 11186 Pedro Lee 20.83 Peter Ferguson THRILLING BLISS 6 53643 Smokin’ Chimney nwtd Marsha Black 3 87624 Piccolo 25.79 Arch Lawrence Race 7: THRILLING VERA, PICCOLO, SIROCCO 7 67857 Big Time Kobe nwtd R & N O’Regan 5 Garrards Horse & Hound 2.22 10 The Clubhouse Cambridge 3.49 4 46367 Go Home Duke 25.93 Peter Ferguson Race 8: THRILLING GEM, NANA MOLLY, OPAWA CAMERON 8 23361 You’re A Rebel nwtd Udy & Cottam $2000, C1, 375m $2600, C3/4, 375m Race 9: PEDRO LEE, THRILLING NEVE, CALF KING EMERGENCIES: 5 78558 Dragster Dory nwtd S O’Neill 1 45553 Spring Mechanic 21.26 R & L Udy 6 74266 Daddy Donny nwtd A J Christiansen 1 677s6 Spring Boot nwtd Emma Potts Race 10: MIDNIGHT FAITH, BELMONTS, COOLIBAH KID 9 37488 Big Time Gina nwtd R & N O’Regan 2 23428 Smash Out nwtd R & L Udy 7 78367 Mayhem Made nwtd S O’Neill 2 88588 Beret Girl 21.02 Phil Green Race 11: THRILLING NORMAN, OPAWA TRAVIS, 10 38888 Just Nia nwtd Marsha Black 3 48242 Midnight Faith nwtd Udy & Cottam 3 8866s Gotcha Popeye nwtd S O’Neill 8 52512 Thrilling Vera 25.85 Karen Walsh THRILLING BAXTER 4 34215 Belmonts nwtd R & N O’Regan 3 Farmlands Virkon Stakes 1.44 4 75362 Meandering 21.60 Marsha Black 5 Vacant Box Five - n & a $3500, C2/3, 457m 5 62868 Dubstep 21.84 Udy & Cottam 8 Farmlands Coprice Sprint 3.14 6 25337 My Mate Speight 21.75 Udy & Cottam 6 23216 Made A Wish 21.45 Shirley Ross 1 62525 Silenci 25.50 Peter Ferguson $2100, C2, 375m 7 28574 Coolibah Kid nwtd Udy & Cottam 7 65775 All Unite nwtd Phil Green 8 54657 Opawa Cooper nwtd W & T Steele 2 73551 Portia 25.69 Arch Lawrence 1 35173 Quara’s Yoshi 21.52 Paul Cleaver 8 43325 Homebush Luther nwtd M J McPhee 3 Vacant Box Three - n & a 2 54261 Born Katie 21.48 W & T Steele EMERGENCIES: 11 Mike Stent Decorators Ltd 4.07 4 66577 Sakichi 25.38 Peter Ferguson 3 37256 Kea Viking 21.75 W & T Steele 1 Happy Father’s Day Sprint 1.11 9 37488 Big Time Gina nwtd R & N O’Regan $5000, C4/5, 457m 5 41613 Triggered nwtd W & T Steele 4 42433 Margaux 21.35 Phil Green 10 38888 Just Nia nwtd Marsha Black $1900, C0, 375m 6 Vacant Box Six - n & a 5 82816 Night Ace 21.56 Justin Foot 1 34774 Spring Queen 25.61 Phil Green 1 42573 Rock It Red nwtd Udy & Cottam 7 71786 Diamond Tiger 25.94 W & T Steele 6 1421F Opawa Cameron 21.50 W & T Steele 2 25438 Thrilling Watson 25.75 Karen Walsh 6 Pinny Mack At Stud Sprint 2.40 3 31566 Chase Me Down 25.81 Peter Ferguson 2 1 Lucca 21.13 Arch Lawrence 8 55132 Antonio 25.82 Arch Lawrence 7 71672 Opawa Nigel 21.59 W & T Steele $2300, C3, 375m 4 16417 Romantic Dancer 26.03 Peter Ferguson 3 8 Smokin’ Cheese nwtd Sean Codlin 4 Mayhounds Rehoming Grp 2.04 8 25431 Thrilling Gem 21.58 Sean Codlin 5 21164 Thrilling Baxter 25.18 Karen Walsh 4 43225 Shanmaria nwtd Arch Lawrence 1 41762 Thrilling Bliss 21.39 Emma Potts EMERGENCIES: 6 42112 Thrilling Norman 25.46 Karen Walsh 5 Vacant Box Five - n & a $2000, C1, 375m 2 13857 Thrilling Sprite nwtd Emma Potts 9 33272 Nana Molly 21.45 Udy & Cottam 7 74711 Smoothie nwtd Emma Potts 6 55Ps2 Let Em Talk nwtd S O’Neill 1 54856 Get Me Home nwtd Udy & Cottam 3 21111 Liquidator nwtd Phil Green 10 38385 Sovereign Alice 21.37 Shirley Ross 8 32223 Opawa Travis 25.39 Phil Green 24 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 On the mats — Indoor bowls news

POVERTY Bay-East Coast players Napier had six wins and a draw in marked their last representative event the singles to streak ahead. They now of the season by winning the Hunt had 37.5pts, PBEC had 35.5 and CHB, Trophy in Napier the weekend before 17. the Covid lockdown started. In the last round, PBEC players Selected to play for NZCT Poverty knew that with each game of pairs Bay-East Coast against Napier and worth three points, they had to win Central Hawke’s Bay in this event at least three games out of the four. were Andrew Rickard, Doc Tipene, Importantly, they had to win both Adam Rickard and Warren Edlin in one games against Napier. team, and David Lynn, Bruce Easton, Easton and Foster played one Napier Hina Preddey and Mike Foster (making team, and Lynn and Preddey, the other. his representative debut) in the other. After titanic battles, both pairs beat In the first round of fours, both Napier. But it looked as if they would PBEC teams were in control and won be placed second after the other two their games to record eight points. PBEC teams lost to Central Hawke’s The next round was singles, and the Bay. team didn’t have a good round. Only two However, in a cut-throat round, one of the eight players won their singles. of the Central Hawke’s Bay teams also That changed the lead. Napier were beat Napier. This meant PBEC had on 16 points, PBEC were on 12 and recorded six points to Napier’s three in Central Hawke’s Bay were on eight. TROPHY WINNERS: Poverty Bay-East Coast ended their representative season the pairs. The team then paired up and by winning the Hunt Trophy in Napier before lockdown. They are, back (from left): The final scores were: Poverty Bay- recorded two wins and a draw out Coralie Campbell-Whitehead (reserve), Doc Tipene, Mike Foster, Warren Edlin East Coast 41.5 points, Napier 40.5 and of the four games to close the gap to and Bryan Pulley (manager). Front: Andrew Rickard, Adam Rickard, David Lynn, Central Hawke’s Bay 26. Napier. At this stage, Napier had 20.5 Hina Preddey and Bruce Easton. Picture supplied Poverty Bay-East Coast reserve points, PBEC had 19.5 and CHB, 14. Coralie Campbell-Whitehead and team In the second session, PBEC won 24.5 and Central Hawke’s Bay’s 14. They won only four games from the manager Bryan Pulley must have both their fours games to get back into In the second-last round, singles, eight, and trailed Napier, who had a been on the edge of their seats while the lead with 27.5pts, against Napier’s again PBEC didn’t have a good round. great round. witnessing the team’s victory. THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY Monday, September 6, 2021 SUDOKU CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Idris Elba, 49; Rosie Perez, 57; Jane Curtin, 74; Swoosie Kurtz, 77. Happy Birthday: The changes you make will broaden your outlook. Expect information to SUDOKU is a logic puzzle made surface that will give rise to new possibilities. 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You are curious and unique. 9 Cobelligerent; 10 Raiment; 12. Unassailable (11) 8. Acrid (7) 11 Tapir; 12 Wolfe; 14 Pasha; 14. Preparatory (11) 11. Wrinkle (7) 18 Raise; 19 Plumber; 21 Bridge of boats; 22 Sanity; 23 Credit. 18. Mundane (7) 13. Syrup (7) Down: 1 Record; 2 Public 15. Suds (6) STAR RATINGS 19. Liquid (5) opinion; 3 Salve; 5 Electra; 16. Zest (6) FIVE STARS: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold. 6 Sweep the board; 7 Astern; FOUR STARS: You can pretty much do as you please. It’s a good time to start new projects. 8 Girth; 13 Freight; 15 Probes; 21. Passage (5) 17. Sprite (5) THREE STARS: If you focus your efforts, you will reach your goals. 16 Spool; 17 Prosit; 20 Umber. TWO STARS: You can accomplish a lot, but don’t rely on others for help. 22. Hobby (7) 20. Merriment (3) ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts. Work behind the scenes or read a good book. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 SPORT 25 Competition farewell for couple CROQUET

BEFORE the Covid lockdown, the Barry Memorial Croquet Club held a most-hoops handicap golf croquet teams tournament as a farewell to two of the club’s stalwarts, Dave and Chris Newton. The Newtons are leaving Gisborne to live in Matamata. Club captain Ross Thomson said their departure would be a huge loss to the club. “They have both spent time on the committee, and Chris is the club secretary,” Thompson said. “Both have always been quick to put their hand up for work that needed doing at the club. “Although they started playing only five years ago, their handicaps have dropped markedly with regular wins in outside tournaments.” The 16 entrants for the tournament were divided into FAREWELL EVENT: Most-hoops winners in a Barry Memorial two teams captained by each of Croquet Club tournament to farewell Dave and Chris Newton the Newtons. They were aptly were (from left) Chris Newton (runners-up team captain), Ina Elzen named Chris’s Boys because (individual winner), Denise Weavers (runner-up), Robyn Chaffey (third- her team were made up of all placegetter), Dave Newton (winning team captain). Pictures supplied males and Dave’s Hens because apart from one other male, Peter Richardson and newcomer Dave’s Hens and consequently RUNNERS-UP: Charles Ostler, left, and Rob Hayes finished second all were females. The games Roger McLernon. McLernon, he leaves the district knowing in the top division of the Heretaunga Handicap Doubles Golf were a mixture of doubles and with his higher handicap, used he has Gisborne bragging rights Croquet Tournament in Havelock North. singles and the five rounds were his extra turns well and to great over his wife Chris forever. contested fiercely amid a bit of advantage. reasonable distance out and wasn’t because of slow play (the banter and hilarity. In the meantime, Ina ROB Hayes and Charles had to jump two balls. They let main reason games are timed The hoops scored in each game Elzen was continuing on her Ostler competed in the top ourselves down in the one game out) but because both pairs were were credited to the players who winning way. This time, she division of the Heretaunga they lost (10-9) on the first day playing really well and it was a achieved them and at the end and Christine McCullough Handicap Doubles Golf Croquet against a pairing that finished crucial game in the tournament. of the day all were totalled up comfortably saw off Rob Hayes Tournament. down the field. The extra 10 minutes was and the individual winner was and Murray Wood 7-2. The Throughout the tournament, They had a really tight game granted and the game ended a the player who had accumulated latter pair had a combined Ostler played really well with against the pair that finished tie at 8-8. the most points for the day. lower handicap and found their his roquets (hitting away) and third. The opposition got off Playing against the top Insofar as the team scores were opponents’ extra turns too big an running the hoops. to a flying start and were 6-1 pair, who hadn’t lost a game, concerned, the top four players’ obstacle. At a critical stage in one of the up. Hayes and Ostler started both Hayes and Ostler played totals in each team were totalled The fourth round proved games the opposition ball was clawing their way back as really well and thoroughly to determine the winning team. decisive. Ina Elzen, who up till right in the hoop. Hayes was in both teams played really good deserved their 10-8 win. It was In the first-round battle of the then had won all her games, won no position to do anything about croquet. that pairing’s only loss in the captains, Dave Newton and Ross her fourth game paired with it and Ostler was in front of the It was a great tactical battle tournament but with the one Thomson defeated Chris Newton Weavers by the sizeable margin hoop but at an angle and right with some of the hoops taking a loss and a draw, Hayes and and Rob Hayes 8-6. of 11-5 against McLernon and down the other end of the green. long time to score. Ostler were runners-up. In the second round, Geoff Harkess. He played an amazing shot and Although there was no Harkess and Denise Weavers Although Elzen lost her last knocked the opponents’ ball out. time limit, the tournament PLAYING in the Whakatane fought out a 6-6 draw and Murray game 7-6, she had amassed 43 Hayes was a bit erratic but controller had discretion to call Golf Croquet Doubles Wood had a narrow 6-5 victory hoops and carried the day. played well against the top time if games were taking too tournament Per and Ina Elzen over Christine McCullough. In second place was Weavers, teams and when they were long, which he did when the aquitted themselves well by In the third round, Dave who had 39 hoops, and third was under pressure. He won the Gisborne pair were 7-6 down. finishing in the middle of the Newton and Robyn Chaffey Robyn Chaffey, with 38. final hoop of two games with They managed to negotiate 10 seven-pair field with a three- struggled to a 6-6 draw against The team honours went to good jump shots. One was a minutes more, arguing that it win/three-loss record. TEST EVENLY POISED Covid-forced delay for CRICKET The seamer has made an impressive return to the England team after more LONDON —Two days into the fourth test than a year away because of Covid-related De La Hoya of a five-match series, still little separates reasons and then injury, having also taken England and India. figures of 4-55 to help bowl out India England eked out a first-innings lead of cheaply. comeback 99 runs thanks to half-centuries by recalled There was no top-order collapse for India players Ollie Pope and Chris Woakes in a in the second innings, though, with Sharma BOXING total of 290, a strong recovery considering and Rahul looking compact and solid on a the team were reeling at 62-5 at one stage pitch that is looking better and better to bat LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya’s at the Oval. on. return to the ring will have to wait after India’s openers were faced with a There were only a couple of chances the fighter said he tested positive for tough last hour to negotiate as shadows for England, notably when Sharma edged Covid-19. lengthened across the south London venue Jimmy Anderson into the cordon but Rory The 48-year-old De La Hoya was but they did it, with Rohit Sharma on 20, Burns at second slip was unable to make scheduled to fight on September 11 KL Rahul on 22 and the tourists closing on the catch, saying a low sun was in his eyes. against former MMA fighter Vitor Belfort 43-0 after 16 overs. Both openers had inside edges that just in a pay-per-view event at Staples Centre India trailed by 56 runs but the match missed the stumps but they survived in the in Los Angeles. remained too close to call with three days face of some tame offerings by England’s It would have been his first fight since to go. pace attack in the final overs. he was stopped by Manny Pacquiao in The series is tied at 1-1, with a test in The tailenders have been crucial for both 2008. Manchester to come, starting next week. teams so far at the Oval. The former boxing champion posted Resuming on 53-3 and quickly losing Thakur’s blistering 57, off just 36 balls, a video online on Friday of himself in a nightwatchman Craig Overton (1) and LEG HIT BEFORE WICKET: England’s enabled India to post a competitive total hospital bed, saying he caught the virus Dawid Malan (31), England were thankful Chris Woakes grimaces after being hit from a perilous position of 127-7 in their despite being fully vaccinated. to Pope for anchoring crucial stands of 89 on the leg by a ball from India’s Umesh first innings, while Woakes’s sixth test “I am in the hospital getting treatment runs with Jonny Bairstow (37) and 71 runs Yadav on Day 2 of the fourth test at The half-century propelled England to what and am confident I will be back in the ring with Moeen Ali (35) to creep ahead of the Oval in London. AP picture amounted to a decent lead in a low-scoring before the year is up,” De La Hoya said. tourists’ meagre Day 1 total of 191. match. De La Hoya, who has been a boxing Pope, making his first appearance of the departed for 81, bowled by Shardul Thakur. The pitch at the Oval is notoriously slow promoter since lhe retired, was to have series, reached his first test fifty in his past However, a 60-ball 50 by Woakes, a great to deteriorate, so India can be confident of fought the 44-year-old Belfort at 185 15 innings but fell short of converting it batting option at No.9, added crucial late- a good track on Day 3 before spin becomes pounds, 40 pounds heavier than he was into only his second test century when he innings runs to frustrate India. more of an option. — AP for his loss to Pacquiao. — AP 26 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 Paralympic highlights: Day 10

HIGHLIGHTS from Tokyo today — Day 10: Athletics Championship in London from a She฀finished฀6th฀in฀a฀time฀of฀36.92.฀Danielle฀ followed฀by฀Mykola฀Syniuk฀(Ukraine)฀in฀a฀time฀of฀ •฀Rio฀2016฀Paralympic฀champion฀Anna฀Grimaldi฀ lingering foot injury. After two years of medical Dorriss (Canada) took the gold in a World Record 42.503฀and฀Federico฀Mancarella฀(Italy)฀on฀42.574. wins GOLD again in the Women’s Long Jump T47 care and rehabilitation she was back on the time฀of฀32.99,฀with฀the฀silver฀going฀to฀Mallory฀ Martlew฀said:฀“Obviously฀a฀little฀bit฀ •฀Scott฀Martlew฀narrowly฀misses฀a฀podium,฀ podium, winning silver in the Women’s Long Weggemann฀(USA)฀with฀34.30฀and฀bronze฀to฀ disappointed in 4th, but still proud of how I went, finishing฀4th฀in฀the฀Men’s฀Kayak฀Single฀200m฀KL2 Jump T47 at the 2019 World Para Athletics Guilia฀Terzi฀(Italy)฀on฀34.32. I gave it all. Proud of the journey to get here and •฀Rio฀2016฀Paralympic฀silver฀medallist฀Holly฀ Championships. During the 2021 summer season, Howarth had already finished a narrow 4th in I want to thank everyone for all their support and Robinson฀wins฀gold฀in฀the฀Women’s฀Javelin฀F46 Grimaldi achieved four personal bests, taking her the Women’s 100m Breaststroke SB7 Final earlier just blown away by all the support form back Coming up in Tokyo tomorrow — Day 11 (final within 10cm of the world record. Grimaldi has a these Paralympics. Her preparation for Tokyo home, yeah, it’s been really cool. day of competition): congenital single limb deficiency. 2020 was hampered by a broken arm fourth “I’m looking forward to tomorrow, and the •฀The฀last฀day฀of฀competition฀for฀the฀Tokyo฀2020฀ • Holly Robinson months out, but she had medical clearance to racing, I’ve gotten to know the conditions Paralympic฀Games฀sees฀Scott฀Martlew฀compete฀ Rio฀2016฀silver฀medallist฀Holly฀Robinson฀ compete. Howarth has now completed her Tokyo out there a bit more and so I’ll take that into in฀the฀Para฀canoe฀Men’s฀Va’a฀Single฀200m฀VL3฀ became a Paralympic gold medallist last night 2020 Paralympic Games campaign. tomorrow and it give it my all again. It’ll be good!” semifinals and finals (pending qualification) in฀the฀Women’s฀Javelin฀F46.฀Robinson฀took฀to฀ Howarth said: “Think the final was better, I Active in a range of paddle sports as a •฀Michael฀Johnson’s฀fifth฀Paralympic฀Games฀ the field in Tokyo for the first time along with her wasn’t฀as฀stressed฀out฀as฀the฀heat.฀My฀heat฀time฀ youngster,฀Scott฀Martlew฀took฀up฀kayaking฀ campaign wraps up with his final event, the R9 long-time competitor Holly Arnold (Great Britain). was absolutely horrible so to jump a couple of at฀the฀age฀of฀16฀dreaming฀of฀one฀day฀making฀ Mixed฀50m฀Rifle฀Prone฀SH2 She threw consistently throughout the evening places up was quite nice. the Olympics. However, the following year he •฀Lisa฀Adams฀will฀be฀our฀final฀Paralympian฀to฀ and left us all in suspense as she stepped up “It was a very fast race. I haven’t seen a sustained a tear to his left quadriceps playing feature at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, to take her final throw and threw a gold medal girl like her perform, I mean, she’s similar to rugby. The tear became infected with a flesh- competing฀in฀the฀Women’s฀Discus฀Throw฀F38 winning 40.99m me (impairment-wise), but she must be doing eating bacteria and his leg had to be amputated Paralympian฀Anna฀Grimaldi฀(#195)฀made฀ The silver medal was won by Noelle Roorda something฀else฀in฀training,฀its฀amazing. in order to save his life. In the wake of his life Paralympic history for New Zealand today, (Netherlands)฀throwing฀39.26฀and฀bronze฀to฀Holly฀ I think the campaign was alright (in light of changing฀circumstances,฀Martlew฀readjusted฀ winning back-to-back gold medals in the Arnold฀(Great฀Britain)฀throwing฀39.73.฀Robinson’s฀ my broken arm). I think mistakes were made but his goals. He moved into Para canoe racing Women’s Long Jump T47. She took an world฀record฀of฀45.73m฀set฀in฀2019฀was฀not฀ hopefully we will be better next time and I’ve just and made his Paralympic debut at the Rio unassailable lead on her first jump, setting a challenged tonight in Tokyo. got to keep training for it and hopefully my arm 2016฀Paralympic฀Games.฀There฀competing฀in฀ Paralympic record. After that she never looked Robinson said: “I feel relieved at the moment. repairs soon!” the฀KL3฀200m฀he฀finished฀a฀highly฀respectable฀ back, breaking her own record again, just three Honestly that last throw I couldn’t quite believe Howarth฀is฀a฀Rio฀2016฀gold฀medallist฀in฀the฀ eighth place on debut. He was reclassified in jumps later. it. And realising in that moment that was the Women’s฀200m฀Individual฀Medley฀SM7฀and฀ 2018 as a KL2 (a classification for athletes with Grimaldi jumped into the public consciousness gold medal, it is just something I have wanted for bronze฀medallist฀in฀the฀Women’s฀50m฀Butterfly฀ a more severe disability). At the 2018 World five฀years฀ago฀at฀the฀Rio฀2016฀Paralympic฀ so long and it is finally here. I’m so happy and S7. She started swimming competitively at 7 and Championships,฀Martlew฀made฀a฀major฀impact;฀ Games, winning the event on Day 1, much to her so proud of myself and my team for helping me in฀2012,฀at฀the฀age฀of฀13,฀Howarth฀became฀the฀ winning a KL2 200m silver to climb the podium surprise. Her reaction and celebration after her get here. I have so many times in competitions youngest person to represent New Zealand at for the first time on the global stage. In 2019, he win is etched into the minds of many. At Tokyo thrown good throws got up to number one and a Paralympic Games. She described competing concluded a highly successful year by winning 2020, as she described it herself: “Rio, I won by then been beaten. So I was just waiting for in front of 17,000 fans at the London 2012 KL2฀200m฀World฀Championships฀bronze. accident. This time I did it on purpose!” that last throw to go and once it was gone it is Paralympic Games as “overwhelming” but Martlew฀is฀back฀tomorrow฀for฀his฀last฀event,฀ PARA ATHLETICS just a moment you never forgot. I just want to nonetheless฀was฀6th฀in฀the฀200m฀Individual฀ the฀semis฀and฀finals฀of฀the฀Men’s฀Va’a฀Single฀ •฀Anna฀Grimaldi thank฀everyone฀that฀has฀helped฀me฀get฀here.฀My฀ Medley฀SM7.฀Howarth฀has฀double฀below฀elbow฀ 200m฀Heat฀VL3. Anna Grimaldi is now a double Paralympic friends, family, my partners, my coach Raylene I limb deficiency. •฀Corbin฀Hart champion, winning gold in the Women’s Long couldn’t have done this without those people. PARA CYCLING — ROAD Corbin Hart was back on the water for the Jump T47 this afternoon in Tokyo and repeating I’ve been fighting and fighting for this for so Another Paralympian finishing up her second฀day฀in฀a฀row฀today,฀racing฀in฀the฀Men’s฀ the฀same฀feat฀from฀Rio฀2016,฀five฀years฀ago.฀She฀ long, comps of late have not gone that well for campaign in Japan today was Para cyclist, Kayak฀Single฀200m฀KL3฀Semifinals.฀Hart฀finished฀ led from the very first jump, setting a Paralympic me฀and฀then฀we฀had฀COVID฀hit.฀Getting฀that฀gold฀ Sarah฀Ellington.฀Ellington฀crossed฀the฀line฀12th฀ 5th,฀taking฀him฀through฀to฀Final฀B,฀where฀he฀also฀ record฀of฀5.74m,฀before฀bettering฀this฀jump฀to฀ means a lot because we have worked so hard in฀the฀Women’s฀C1-3฀Road฀Race,฀after฀another฀ finished฀5th฀in฀a฀time฀of฀44.182.฀The฀gold฀was฀ 5.76m฀on฀her฀fourth฀attempt.฀From฀there฀she฀was฀ to get it. Today I don’t really think the distance day beset by heavy rain at the Fuji International won in Final A by Serhii Yemelianov (Ukraine) unbeatable, holding a 9cm lead. The silver went reflected where I’m at or what I am capable of. I’m Speedway. The Paralympic debutant has in฀a฀time฀of฀40.355,฀with฀Leonid฀Krylov฀(Russian฀ to฀Aleksandra฀Moguchaia฀(Russian฀Paralympic฀ really proud of myself for bringing it out on the competed in three events across these Games, Paralympic฀Committee)฀in฀silver฀with฀40.464฀and฀ Committee)฀with฀a฀jump฀of฀5.67m฀and฀bronze฀to฀ last round and managing to get that gold. finishing฀11th฀in฀the฀Women’s฀C1-3฀3000m฀ Robert฀Oliver฀(Great฀Britain)฀in฀bronze฀on฀41.268. Kiara฀Rodriguez฀(Ecuador)฀with฀5.63m. Robinson referred to Anna Grimaldi’s success Individual฀Pursuit฀in฀the฀Velodrome,฀before฀ Hart said: “It’s a whole lot of mixed feelings, Grimaldi said: “I don’t even know how I feel, earlier in the day saying “go Dunedin, and moving to the road, where she finished 10th in all the things, you know. It’s pretty unreal to I think I’m just in a whirlwind. There’s been so Hokitika as that is where I am from. We have the the฀Women’s฀C1-3฀Time฀Trial฀and฀12th฀in฀today’s฀ think that I’ve done this within a years’ time, so much that’s gone into this campaign over the same team behind us through High Performance Women’s฀C1-3฀Road฀Race. I look forward to the future. Another three years, past five years. I owe a lot to a lot of people, and I Sport NZ and they have helped to get us to where Ellington฀said:฀“The฀race฀course฀is฀really฀good฀ building toward Paris, which is looking very hope that I did them proud out there. I did myself we are. We can’t wait to get home and celebrate as it’s on a speedway so it was really technical promising! proud! with those people that have helped us to get here and quite smooth in parts. On the open roads “(Today) wasn’t the best. I had a bit of a “The weather wasn’t ideal, but we got stuck today.” there was quite a lot of downhill so it was easy to technical difficulty with my leg, it got jammed in and it’s been a huge five years and I just feel Holly฀Robinson฀(Paralympian฀#183)฀made฀ recover. It was a little bit wet today and a little bit at the front of my seat, so I had to slow up and like the weight of the world has just lifted off my her Paralympic debut in London 2012, going on cooler than what we were hoping for so it made try and unjam it and carry on, so I kind of had shoulders. This is the most nervous I have been to be named flag bearer for the New Zealand the race a bit slower and cautious. And there to฀catch฀back฀up฀and฀get฀5th.฀Its฀not฀bad.฀I’m฀ for a competition before. Throughout the entire Paralympic Team at the opening ceremony of was quite a lot of hills that naturally split up the pretty happy with how my semi went and it was competition I felt like I was going to throw up, I the฀Rio฀2016฀Paralympic฀Games.฀At฀Rio฀2016,฀ group. probably the best performance I have ever had. was so nervous. So, I think to finish today with she won a silver medal in the Women’s Javelin “I don’t think I have really digested this whole You win some you lose some!” my name on top, it’s just pretty surreal. F46.฀She฀then฀went฀on฀to฀win฀silver฀at฀the฀Gold฀ experience฀yet฀probably฀when฀I฀get฀to฀MIQ฀I฀will฀ Corbin Hart has enjoyed a meteoric rise to “The plan was to go in, not with a safe jump, Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and has take in the whole experience. But is has definitely his first Paralympic Games. A surf lifesaving but to make sure I didn’t foul my first jump. I’m consistently medalled at international events, been฀amazing฀to฀finally฀be฀here฀especially฀with฀ enthusiast in his youth — in late-2019 he lost stoked that I didn’t, because it sort of lets you since. Tokyo 2020 will be her third Paralympic that extra year.” his right leg in a civil road accident. Choosing relax a little bit. But in saying that, I was not that Games.฀In฀March฀2021,฀Robinson฀wrote฀herself฀ Ellington฀has฀an฀acquired฀impairment,฀after฀ to adopt a positive in July 2020, he acted on the calm. The last couple of weeks have been pretty into the record books when she became the first sustaining a spinal cord injury falling out of advice of friend Caitlin Regal, the four-time World tough and I’ve been pretty nervous, the doubts Para athlete to win a medal in an open event at a฀tree฀in฀2015.฀Her฀impairment,฀incomplete฀ Championship canoe sprint medallist, to give creeped in, the stress creeped in, the confidence the?New Zealand Track & Field Championships, paraplegia, has resulted in weak leg muscles and kayaking a go. dwindled but I was super lucky to have people taking silver in the?Women’s?Javelin. Robinson restricted ankle movement, and she had to learn Last October “just three months after he first around฀me฀that฀were฀able฀to฀support฀that.฀My฀ has a single limb deficiency. to walk again. she had the honour of being the sat in a kayak” Corbin made his competitive partner, my family, friends and high performance PARA SWIMMING first of 18 Para athletes debuting at the Tokyo debut at the Blue Lake 1 regatta in Rotorua. support staff, my mental skills trainer, the team Rio฀2016฀gold฀medallist฀Nikita฀Howarth฀was฀ 2020 Paralympic Games amongst 18 debutants in There he impressed to win the Division 2 K1 psychologist. I mean it’s been a roller coaster five back in the pool today for her second and final the฀31-strong฀New฀Zealand฀Paralympic฀Team. 500m฀A฀Final฀and฀finish฀second฀in฀the฀K1฀200m฀ years, but also a roller coaster last four weeks. event of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the PARA CANOE A Final. “I’m super proud, I think Rio I won by accident Women’s฀50m฀Butterfly฀S7.฀After฀qualifying฀eighth฀ •฀Scott฀Martlew Intending to focus his efforts on qualifying for and this time I did it on purpose and I think that’s fastest in the heats earlier today, the pressure Scott฀Martlew฀(Paralympian฀#198)฀finished฀ the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Corbin instead sort of how I feel, there’s been so much that has was on for tonight’s final. Howarth got off to an a฀very฀narrow฀4th฀in฀the฀final฀of฀the฀Men’s฀ switched his emphasis on trying to make the gone into this one. I’ve learned a lot. I’ve changed incredibly fast start and was commended by the Kayak Single 200m KL2 today at the Sea Forest team for Tokyo on the recommendation of Leigh a lot as a person. And I hope that was obvious commentators on her ‘strong underwater game’. Waterway in Tokyo today, after winning his heat Barker, coach to fellow New Zealand Paralympic out there to people watching how different I was With the eventual gold medallist way out in front, in dominant fashion yesterday. Today he set Team฀member฀Scott฀Martlew.฀He฀then฀headed฀to฀ to Rio. I’m really proud!” Howarth฀was฀in฀a฀battle฀for฀silver฀or฀bronze฀most฀ a time of 42.880, with the gold medal going to Szeged,฀Hungary฀in฀May฀2021,฀where฀he฀managed฀ Grimaldi struggled at the 2017 World Para of the race but faded as the wall approached. Curtis฀McGrath฀(Australia)฀in฀a฀time฀of฀41.426,฀ to qualify for Tokyo 2020. Taylor expecting a hard physical battle tomorrow RUGBY by Christopher Reive, NZME Zealand Rugby “didn’t even have the respect to down to at the end of the day,” Taylor said. “I suppose I don’t try to go out of my way consult RA about their decision”. “Their coach will be firing them up in more and do things different; just hopefully be able to ALL BLACKS hooker Codie Taylor says he However, with Queensland confirmed as the ways than one. They have a lot to prove. It will be connect with most of the lads, be a voice when is expecting a “bloody physical battle” when location of the Rugby Championship, the All a bloody physical battle, I imagine, and they’ll be it’s needed, and drive the little things really well. the side meet the Wallabies in Perth tomorrow, Blacks eventually took flight for Australia, with out to make up for what’s been.” I’ve been in these roles before so for me it’s but the delay between tests won’t be the only Sunday’s test in Perth preceding four tests in The All Blacks have won both their tests about performing well first, then the leadership motivating factor for the Australian side. Queensland. against Australia so far this year, locking the comes off the back of that. With Covid-19 affecting both sides of the Asked about the comments made by Rennie Bledisloe Cup away for another season. However, “We’ve got new challenges ahead of us with Tasman and no certainty of where the Rugby and whether the situation would provide some they will roll out a new-look side for the test in this game this weekend. There were talks around Championship would be played, New Zealand added influence to the Wallabies’ performance Perth as they turn their attention to the Rugby the Bledisloe Cup, but for us it’s about the Rugby Rugby opted not to send the All Blacks to Perth this weekend, Taylor said there was probably Championship campaign, with several players Championship now. For me, I’m not looking to do for their scheduled test on August 28. more to it that met the eye. unavailable including captain Sam Whitelock. anything more than I already do; it’s just being It was a decision that left former Chiefs turned “In professional footy, there’s a little bit of Ardie Savea will lead the team, while Taylor has there for the lads and performing well first. That’s Wallabies coach Rennie fuming, saying New politics involved and I think that’s what it came been promoted into the leadership group. the way I want to lead.” The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, September 4, 2021 SPORT 27 Black Caps lose to Bangladesh again CRICKET by Niall Anderson, NZ Herald not for the Kiwis’ first-innings foibles from Hamish Bennett, they leaked 73 runs, and the general apathetic feel of the picking up just one wicket. A SENSATIONAL Tom Latham innings second-string series, could have been a With no other spin options in the squad, has been let down by a sloppy fielding memorable match-winning knock. and now down 2-0, deficient squad- display as the Black Caps fell a ball short of Instead, he was left to rue several building could ultimately cost the Black an absurd escape in their second Twenty20 missed chances in the field which turned a Caps hope of a series victory, with the against Bangladesh in Dhaka. chaseable target into an unlikely adventure. seamers’ comparative lack of control also Compared with their opening The experienced and usually safe- letting Mohammad Naim (a run-a-ball 39) embarrassment, which saw them routed handed duo of Colin de Grandhomme accumulate in an innings which saw only for 60, this time the New Zealand batsmen and Tom Blundell were to blame, with de Mushfiqur Rahim (golden duck) strike showed greater application and skill on Grandhomme dropping a Cole McConchie below a run-a-ball. the slothy pitch, led by a sublime captain’s delivery that was slapped hard by Liton Bangladesh’s eventual 141-6 seemingly knock from Latham, who beat the team’s Das, but right to the mulleted man at may as well have been 200 given the Black first-up effort by himself with an unbeaten square leg. Caps’ batting deficiencies in the first clash 65 off 49 balls in the Black Caps’ chase of Liton was scoreless, and went on to and the dour conditions, and at 28-2 at the 142 for victory. make 33 off 29 balls. Later, Mahmudullah end of the six-over powerplay, the required He also nearly conjured up the most was on four when he skied a delivery run rate was already at a daunting eight. remarkable of last-ball triumphs, aided by to long-off, with Blundell running in and But, with support from Will Young (22 off some baffling Bangladeshi bumbling. misjudging the opportunity, watching the 28) and later McConchie (15 not out off With the Black Caps dead and ball go over his head, but bounce inside the 12), Latham chipped away at the target. buried needing 13 runs off two balls, rope. On paper, given his highest international Mustafizur Rahman decided to bowl a He made the same mistake to the same score in the format was 39, Latham was back-of-the-hand slower ball, which turned batsman later in the innings, although his an unlikely source of runs, but in these into a beamer, ballooning over Latham’s second effort was less egregious, standing conditions his experience and guile shone head. off the deep square leg boundary in an through. The skipper, while ducking, somehow attempt to cut down the Bangladeshi Ramps, pulls, guides, flicks, pushes – all had the awareness to periscope his bat batsmen running two, only to be left leaping the shots were on display in what was, to skywards and it boinked away for four to helplessly as the ball again flew over his draw a crude, but glaring comparison, a go with a no-ball that left New Zealand head and away for four. Kane Williamson-esque innings, as his 50 requiring eight off two. Mahmudullah ended up making a crucial came up from 38 balls. A clip through mid-wicket for two from unbeaten 37 off 32 balls, and that was one Still, though, the required run rate was the resulting free hit left Latham needing of four boundaries he smacked off Doug ticking upwards as his partners fell, and for to hoik a final-ball six to win, but this time Bracewell, who underlined an issue which all his gumption, the equation was never in Mustafizur executed and Latham couldn’t may continue to be a common theme in this Latham’s favour – from 48 required off four get any air on his 49th and final ball of the five-match series. overs, to 37 off three, 28 off two, and finally innings, with Bangladesh holding on for a New Zealand’s three spinners returned 20 off one. four-run win. figures of 5-66 from 12 overs, led by Rachin Mustafizur’s mishap produced one final Promoting himself to No 3, Latham’s Ravindra’s impressive 3-22. However, that burst of excitement, and while he left the innings was the equivalent of a blazing still leaves eight overs for the seamers, field as the losing captain, Latham could do century in New Zealand conditions and, if and despite some funky slower variations so with his head held high. TOM LATHAM

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NEW ZEALAND Paralympic javelin thrower Holly Robinson says that finally winning a gold medal was both an unbelievable and unforgettable experience. The 26-year-old saved her best till last yesterday, jumping up the leaderboard from the bronze medal position to gold with her final throw. While Robinson was always capable of such a feat — she is the world- record-holder in the event — she had been pipped to the top of the podium in both the Rio Olympics in 2016 and the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018 by Britain’s Hollie Arnold. And it was Arnold who again had led the field until that last throw and Arnold who had the chance to once again topple Robinson at the death. That’s why Robinson only felt safe to celebrate her gold once Arnold’s final throw had fizzled short of her own mark. “I have so many times in the last round thrown a good throw, gone up to No.1 and then been beaten,” Robinson said. “So, I was just waiting for that last GOLDEN GIRLS: New Zealand’s Holly Robinson competes in the women’s javelin F46 throw (from Arnold) to go. Once it was at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo yesterday. Right, Anna Grimaldi competes in gone, it’s just a moment you never forget. the women’s long jump T45. Pictures by Joel Marklund for OIS via AP “I couldn’t believe it . . . it’s just something I’ve wanted for so long, it’s Getting that gold means a lot; we’ve Games to getting that (Paralympic I’m in first. When it gets to my jump, I finally here, all the emotions just come at worked so hard to get it.” Games record) so I’m stoked I got it this will know what’s happened — I’ll either you at once.” It was the Kiwi team’s sixth gold medal time. I wish I could’ve been able to jump be in first or third or fourth or whatever’. Once Robinson knew she had secured of the Tokyo Games and second of the day a bit further out there today but the “It’s a pretty special feeling knowing the gold, she immediately ran to embrace — all won by women. New Zealand sit conditions were a little bit average, so I’m you’re in first with one jump left, and her coach Raylene Bates, who had earlier 19th on the medal table with three more stoked,” Grimaldi told TVNZ. then I was just too emotional to put it been frustrated with her young charge. athletes set to compete today. “I think we all prepared for it to together (in the last jump).” “I was getting pretty grumpy,” Bates Robinson, who was raised in Hokitika be 40 degrees, bright sun, absolutely On the water, canoe racer Scott said. “No, I mean literally, it was basic and now lives in Dunedin, will be one sweltering, but I think it’s nicer at home Martlew came up just short of the medals errors, basic, basic stuff. satisfied spectator. in Dunedin today than it is here.” in the KL2 final, finishing in fourth place. “The last round, I just said to keep Earlier in the day, Anna Grimaldi In the final round, after Ecuador’s It was a tightly raced contest, with everything still, keep your alignment, defended her throne as Paralympic Games Kiara Rodriguez had a no-jump with her several athletes in the medal hunt at the lock, and she did it. They were going champion, claiming her second gold medal last attempt and Russian Paralympic halfway point. However, the back end nowhere tonight, none of the javelins in the women’s long jump (T47). Committee representative Aleksandra of the race saw a clear leader emerge in were going anywhere, but we knew there The 24-year-old from Dunedin came Moguchaia posted a 5.67m jump, Australia’s Curtis McGrath, with Martlew was just so much more in there.” into the event as the one to beat, and Grimaldi had the gold sealed before in the contest for the minor placings. While Robinson’s pedigree in the sport lived up to that moniker by posting a hitting the board one last time. However, he was unable to go with is undeniable, gold medals have proved Paralympic record of 5.74 metres with The smile on her face told the story as Ukranian Mykola Syniuk and Italy’s elusive in major events for her. She says her first of six attempts in the final in she lined up her final jump, bounded off Federico Mancarella, who filled out victory in Tokyo’s National Stadium was the wet and dreary conditions. the board with little authority and ran the podium in second and third place. the result of a long and gutsy battle for That mark would have been enough through the sand before heading to the Martlew crossed the line liess than half a her and her team. to win her the gold, but she improved to stands to collect the New Zealand flag second behind Mancarella. “I’ve been fighting and fighting and 5.76m on her fourth attempt following and drape it around her. In the KL3 class, Corbin Hart finished fighting for it for so long,” she said. two no-jumps to extend her lead a touch “After the fifth round, my coach said fifth in the B final, while on the road, “Competitions of late haven’t gone all further. to take it back a foot, then I walked over cyclist Sarah Ellington finished the that great for me, then we had Covid. “I didn’t realise how close I was last and was like ‘this is the last round and women’s C1-3 road race in 12th place.

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