TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.20 PAGES 7 & 8 PAGE 4 LEAKY MUSEUM HORROR GLOBAL WARMING: ROOF RAISES CRASH: ‘IT’S GOING TO GET WORSE’ FEARS FOR ‘HOW DID I TAONGA SURVIVE?’ PAGE 13 STORM AT SEA

Log ship the Bunun Dynasty had residents at Wainui and Makorori concerned as it appeared to be in difficulty in the big swells yesterday. But Eastland Port’s harbourmaster assured The Herald that the ship was OK and was heading out to sea to ride out the storm. Story on page 3. Picture by Gray Clapham

VACCINE HESITANCY 56 of 71 Eastland Port private sector workers unvaccinated as at July 22 by Alice Angeloni carrying 11 Covid-19-positive crew vaccinations for private sector border what to do, the worker said. members. workers would continue over the next “We know that the odd one has decided ALMOST 80 percent of Tairawhiti’s The rate of unvaccinated port workers couple of weeks and would be on track to look for another job. I honestly believe privately employed port workers were in Tairawhiti has come to meet the September some of them will leave the job because unvaccinated three weeks ago, according to attention 10 days after deadline. they just don’t want to do it. to data released by National’s Covid-19 the Government’s July 12 Some of them tell me Hauora Tairawhiti “That in itself tells me you’re not going spokesperson Chris Bishop. announcement to extend ‘ could not provide to get over this problem in a big hurry.” Gisborne had the highest rate of the vaccine health order they don’t want to do it updated vaccination In July, Mr Green said vaccine hesitancy unvaccinated private sector border to cover private sector because they don’t want figures before was still a factor among Gisborne’s port workers in any port around the country port workers. to be told what to do publication. workers. as at July 22. The order gives ’ An anonymous “Hauora Tairawhiti will keep working At that time, 56 of 71 private sector Government border — Port worker Eastland Port worker with employers, workers, the Ministry and border workers at Eastland Port had workers a deadline of this morning said the port company to roll out the vaccine not received a single dose of the Pfizer August 26 to receive he understood some to all workers who are now covered under vaccine. their first dose of the Covid vaccine, while stevedores, who load and unload ships, the expanded border order,” he said. Fifteen had received both doses. those who are privately employed have were looking for new work because they On July 13, Mr Green estimated 50 port It comes as the Government until September 30. did not want to get vaccinated. workers still needed to be vaccinated. investigates how 87 unvaccinated port Hauora Tairawhiti district health “Some of them tell me they don’t want workers in Tauranga boarded a ship board chief executive Jim Green said to do it because they don’t want to be told SEE PAGE 10

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WINTRY BLAST: Snow visible over Matawai this morning, after a southerly blast yesterday. The highway over the Whareratas was closed during the worst of the conditions yesterday but is now open. Picture by Liam Clayton

FREEZING rain and stations show the gale peaked snow fell across much of the at between 5am and 7am Gisborne-East Cape region yesterday morning, with a yesterday, closing highways destructive gust of 148.4 kmh and causing power usage to on the coast at Pouawa. soar. In the past five years the Snow fell across all the strongest gust at Pouawa was south-facing hill country and in December 2017 when it along the Raukumara Range peaked at 179.6kmh. as the temperature plunged to The exposed hills of the freezing at quite low levels. Whareratas were hit, with the As well, some exposed strongest gust at 132.8kmh. places recorded astonishingly Even at sea level Mahia had high wind gusts from the winds averaging 70 to 74kmh. southwesterly gale. Many places shivered Various depths of snow were through their coldest day of recorded in many locations the year. from inland Wairoa and At Mahia, the thermometer Tiniroto, right up to Matawai, ranged from a daytime with even a light scattering on “high” of 7 degrees to a dusk Mount Hikurangi. temperature of 5. The highway over the At Gisborne, the daytime Whareratas was closed during temperature “maxed out” at the worst of the conditions 11.2 while the low dropped to and the New Zealand 3.5. SNOWY MAUNGA: Mount Hikurangi on the East Coast got a light dusting from the southerly blast that Transport Agency issued In the hill country, many swept through the region yesterday. Picture by Leigh McNeil a warning about snow on places were at or below Trafford’s Hill heading into freezing during daylight the Waioeka Gorge. hours. All roads, including the The deep low and front Napier-Taupo highway, are that dragged the freezing Called out to stove fire at Stanley Road house now open, but MetService conditions up from the sub- warns motorists need to antarctic has moved away to FOOD on a stove overheated and got into the ducting for the stove’s at the time and they all got out all right. take extra care in the icy the east. caught fire at a house in Stanley Road rangehood,” a FENZ senior firefighter “One of them was checked over by St conditions. However, MetService’s yesterday afternoon. said. John ambulance staff and then taken to The strongest winds of the extended mountain forecast Fire and Emergency NZ sent “Once the fire was out we checked to hospital.” year were recorded yesterday for the end of the week firefighters to the home, near the see if it had spread into the ceiling void The man was taken to the Emergency with some places blasted indicates another dose of Lyndhurst Street corner, at around and fortunately it had not.” Department as a precaution in regards to by gusts well over the 78 cold rain and a scattering 2.30pm. A person in the home had gone into smoke inhalation. kilometres an hour recorded of more light snow on the They got there in time to put out the another room and came back to the find “There was a small amount of smoke at Gisborne Airport. highest peaks such as Mount fire. the food on fire. and fire damage caused in the kitchen District council weather Hikurangi. — RH “Flames from the burning food had “There were three people in the house area.”

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Box 1143, Gisborne • Phone (06) 869 0600 • Fax (Editorial) (06) 869 0643 (Advertising) (06) 869 0644 Editor: Jeremy Muir • Chief Reporter: Andrew Ashton • Circulation: Cara Haines • Sports: Jack Malcolm/John Gillies To fi nd out more call 869 0620 e-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • web site: www.gisborneherald.co.nz The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 NEWS 3 No cause for alarm as ship rides out storm by Murray Robertson ship wasn’t in distress at the time and was monitoring its WAINUI and Makorori position while anchored. residents were alarmed “It sailed out to sea to ride yesterday morning when out the storm like all the other they saw a log ship about log boats that had been at midway between the two beach anchor off Gisborne and other communities that appeared parts of the East Coast,” Mr Ali to be in difficulties in the big said. southerly swell. A council spokesman said The Herald and Gisborne the harbourmaster did not District Council received a lot direct where ships anchored of phone calls about it. outside the harbour. A beach resident told The “Every captain is Herald it looked like the ship responsible for the safety of was wallowing side on in the their ship, including where they big swells. choose to anchor.” “It looked like it was making Mr Ali said the ship’s captain no headway for quite some had gone to that location in an time until it was manoeuvred effort to find a safe place to bow on into the waves. We anchor to ride out the storm, were concerned the ship was and then decided to put to sea. washing towards shore. The heavy southerly swell “It was certainly well away that built up steadily yesterday from the normal anchorage on the Gisborne coast and up situations we see off Wainui to East Cape should ease back Beach.” a little later today. As it turned out, the ship, the MetService’s heavy swell Bunun Dynasty, was not in any warning issued on Sunday trouble and sailed safely out remains in place for the region. to sea. South of East Cape down “I checked the ship’s to Gisborne and south of PUP AT PLAY: A fur seal was spotted frolicking on the location on the AIS tracking here rose to between 4 and banks of Waimata River at Anzac Park this morning. It’s common to system when we got 4½ metres yesterday and see adolescent seals appearing on our shores, especially from July to calls about it,” Gisborne overnight. September as seal pups begin to wean and their mothers prepare for harbourmaster Sonny Ali said. The MetService expects it new pups. People are advised to keep their dogs on a leash and keep “The ship had been at anchor to ease back a bit to below 3½ a safe distance of 20 metres when viewing the pups. three kilometres offshore. The metres by tonight. Pictures by Liam Clayton Rising to Covid challenge Trust commissions review of Eastland Group’s capital structure REGIONAL development and needs of the trust and its current and wellbeing opportunities were “maximised” Solar to play big role in district’s future: Todd future beneficiaries. over the past year, Trust Tairawhiti The review is in its preliminary stages. chairman John Clarke says. by Andrew Ashton this is about trying to develop forest residues. Over the past 18 months, the trust has His comment comes after Trust skills and ability in that field. The group is also planning also worked in partnership with Gisborne Tairawhiti, which owns Eastland EASTLAND Group hopes “As we move forward, to drill an exploratory well District Council and Sport Gisborne Group, released its Annual Report 2021 to commission a 5MW solar we could look at something within about two months to Tairawhiti on a funding proposal to featuring an overview of its community power plant within the next 18 bigger than that — maybe assess geothermal generation the Government covering sports and investments, regional economic months. 10MW to 20MW — but that’s a possibilities at its Taheke recreational facilities across the region. development and wellbeing focus. “I see that as a start, I don’t conversation for another day.” Geothermal Project near Lake Implementing the Community The report says over the 2020-21 see that as an end,” Eastland Eastland Group is also Rotorua through an $11.9m Facilities Strategy will be an ongoing financial year, the trust distributed Group chief executive Matt investigating the feasibility concessionary loan from the focus in the coming years. $2.3 million for projects benefiting Todd says. of other local renewable Government. The trust also advanced its work in Tairawhiti. “We see solar has a energy options such as wind “We are looking at relation to climate change. The largest distribution went to really big part to play in this and a combined heat and using that money to do the “As a Climate Leaders Coalition SuperGrans Tairawhiti — $717,195 to set region’s, if not New Zealand’s, power plant, which would exploratory well,” Mr Todd signatory, the trust in partnership up a commercial kitchen to provide meals energy future. provide steam and electricity said. “It’s a loan that gets with Eastland Group has committed to to families in need. “We know the price of solar from renewable biomass forgiven if we don’t find what measuring its greenhouse gas footprint A range of other organisations and technology has been coming — a combination of timber we hope to find, and remains with the target of reducing emissions projects were supported, including down every year, so for us processing byproducts and if we do.” from all our businesses and operations by significant grants to Surf Lifesaving New 21 percent by 2025.” Zealand, Te Runanga o Turanganui-a- Mr Clarke said while the last financial Kiwa and Huringa Pai. grow it and marrying up our wellbeing resilient economy and support workforce year presented many challenges with Last year also saw the opening of framework and those aspirational participation to its full potential,” Mr Covid-19, the trust had maximised Gisborne’s new airport terminal, which outcomes.” Clarke said. opportunities for regional development the trust supported with its single largest The trust invested more than $6m “As the sole shareholder of Eastland and wellbeing. distribution of $5m in 2020. into the region to support economic Group, we acknowledge the company’s “I’m proud of what we’ve achieved The trust made $9.8m of community development initiatives. strong financial performance that in a difficult year. I would also like to distributions over 2020. That included the trust-owned Prime resulted in an $8.9m dividend for the acknowledge departing trustees Dr Trust assets, 90 percent of which site for wood processing, which also trust. We thank the whole team at Paul Reynolds and Ailsa Cuthbert for represent its ownership of Gisborne- leveraged private and government Eastland Group for their efforts. It their instrumental work and incredibly based infrastructure, energy and logistics funding. enables us to deliver on our strategic valuable contributions around our business Eastland Group, increased in For every dollar invested by the trust plan, Te aka rautaki ki te tau 2026, governance table. value by $99m to $834m. in wood processing, $8 of government and which focuses on supporting community “We also acknowledge the hard work This was mainly due to a $65.4m private funding has been contributed, the initiatives, future generations of of staff, trustees, our cultural advisers Ta revaluation of Eastland Group assets, report says. Tairawhiti, economic development Derek and Lady Rose Lardelli, regional mainly related to Eastland Port, and a In response to Covid-19, the trust’s and also helping our communities to partners and everyone involved in the post-Covid stockmarket recovery. On the business growth team worked with more understand and apply our wellbeing Trust whanau. We will continue to work negative side of the ledger, the group than 400 local businesses and provided framework, He Rangitapu He Tohu Ora.” together achieving our vision for the recorded a $23.5m loss through the $636,000 worth of professional support The trust and Eastland Group have region: Te Mana – Shared Pride, Te Ihi – revaluation of cashflow hedges. services through the Regional Business jointly agreed to undertake a review of Shared Prosperity and Te Wehi – Shared Trust chief executive Gavin Murphy Partner programme. the group’s capital structure, following Opportunity.” said the trust operated an ethical “When the pandemic hit and the the trust’s three-yearly ownership review. The trust’s annual public meeting is on investment policy with its portfolio. region’s key forestry industry came to This is to ensure Eastland Group has Thursday at Gisborne Airport at 5.45pm. “We are continuing to work on one an abrupt halt, it highlighted the need the best possible capital structure to SEE ALSO EDITORIAL, PAGE 12 with Craigs (Investment Partners) to to ensure we have a more diverse and meet its commercial objectives, and the 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021

FAMILY NOTICES Deaths

Deaths RIINI, Marcia (Miho). Judge heeds efforts to turn life around — Passed away peacefully, on 9th BLACKMORE, August 2021, aged 61 THE victim of a near fatal The sentence of supervision be appropriate, Mr Maynard reportedly involved a large group Frances Margaret years, surrounded by shooting in Edison Street earlier was recommended by the submitted. of Mongrel Mob associates (Neddy) her whanau. Loved this year wants to turn his life Probation Service and endorsed Judge Cathcart said Tuari’s converging on the property where (nee Hayhurst). — On mother of Selwyn and around and stop his criminal by counsel Leighvi Maynard. offending was relatively serious Tuari, then 21, was shot. Police are 7th August 2021, at Kiri Waimarama. Loved offending, his lawyer told Mr Maynard told the court given the number of previous still looking for the gunman. Te Kanawa, Hospital sister of James and Gisborne District Court. Tuari’s injury was near fatal. His similar convictions and his Four men have appeared in wing, in Gisborne. Lynley Riini, Winnie Ducane Tuari, 22, appeared rehabilitation and recovery had disregard for court orders court on charges arising from the Dearly loved wife of Wharehinga and Steve for sentence on a fourth driving been difficult and would continue (apparent from the breaches of incident. Peter, and loved mother Fisher and Alice while disqualified charge and for to be, requiring Tuari’s full focus. bail). Last month, Triumph Haronga, of Fiona, Janis, and Wharehinga and Ed. his 13th charge of driving while He had reflected on his life He noted that during both 30, was jailed for 12 months Geoffrey. Nana of her Loved Aunty of Edward his licence was suspended — choices to date. driving offences, two children on two charges of unlawful seven grandchildren and Rachel Koia, Jo and Shontell Smith and offences to which he previously Mr Maynard said he had under five were in the car. assembly, intentional damage and and Great-Nana of nine. pleaded guilty and which predate represented Tuari since he was a Overall, a starting point of other unrelated (mainly driving) Special thanks for the Dickie Riini. Adored Nanny Marcia to her the gang-related incident in which youth and could personally vouch eight months’ imprisonment was offences. loving care and he was shot in the leg on January for his changed attitude. If ever justified. Charlie Rewi McMinn, 30, is understanding of the many moko and Kiri Te Kanawa, mokopuna, and her 23. there was a time for Tuari to turn However, he accepted tragic on bail and awaiting sentence Hospital and Special wider whanau. He also appeared for two his life around, it was now. events like this could change an in October after pleading guilty Care unit, and all A service will be held breaches of bail and a review of a Due to his injury and ongoing offender’s attitude. The personal to unlawful assembly and Ryman staff. Your at 36 Collins Street at previously-imposed sentence of rehabilitation, Tuari was not a circumstances, early guilty possessing an offensive weapon loving consideration 5pm this evening community work he breached. suitable candidate for community pleas, six weeks Tuari spent — a baseball bat. and attention is very (Tuesday). Marcia will Judge Cathcart imposed nine work. His injury would prevent on remand in custody and his Dylan David Donnelly, 59, much appreciated. be lying here until 9am months supervision, disqualified him from driving for at least the time on electronically-monitored and Glen Patrick Joseph Walsh, Frances had a very Wednesday when she Tuari from driving for 12 months, next year, Mr Maynard said. bail, warranted imposing the 33, are scheduled to stand trial happy and busy life, will then be taken to Te and cancelled the remaining 140 If the court needed a more recommended sentence of in October on various charges right from her Rewarewa Marae, hours of his community work punitive element to the sentence, supervision, the judge said. including unlawful assembly and childhood days in Ruatoki, where her sentence. community detention would The Edison Street incident threatening to kill. Temuka. service will be held at Respecting Frances’s 1pm, followed by her wishes for no formal interment at Kaitlin funeral service, a Urupa on Paekoa Road. private interment at Stonehaven – Proudly Taruheru Lawn making a difference Cemetery was held. - Evans Funeral In Memoriam A LEAKY MUSEUM Services Ltd FDANZ www.evansfuneral.co.nz TAUTAU, BURR, Errol John. — Rangi Rua (Taigah) Passed away on 1st Sweet memories of our August 2021. Father of dear brother, who rode ‘It’s incredibly frustrating’ — director Alastair, and Grandad off on his white horse of Abigail Grace. 1 year ago today, by Wynsley Wrigley ROOF maintenance issue around the 10.8.2020 at 9.08am. ISSUES: clearing of leaves to ensure KIRKPATRICK, Tairawhiti Raina Mary. — Passed Listen to the music, MUSEUM director Eloise guttering was not blocked. Wallace says she fears for Museum Previous repairs were to away peacefully, on and you will hear him. director Sunday 8th August Embrace a fond the safety of stored taonga make it safe to enter the 2021, aged 78 years. memory, and you because of a roof which still Eloise roof to make repairs and Dearly loved wife of will feel him. leaks despite previous repairs. Wallace maintenance was carried out. Samuel. Loved mother Seek a cheeky grin, Mrs Wallace presented told Replacing the roof was a to May, Bella, Lily, and you will see him. Tairawhiti Museum’s annual councillors substantial cost. when it Joanne, Samuel, Phillip Forever loved and plan to Gisborne district Cr Dowsing said the current and Mr Ed. Grand- councillors, sitting as the rains, she maintenance work seemed missed by your brothers fears for the mother, Great-Grand- and sisters. operations committee, but “impractical”. Another option mother and Great- it was her concerns over the taonga in was required but there was Great-Grandmother to Ka tangi hotuhotu roof which were the centre of the building. no community appetite for all her mokopuna. Mohau. attention. File picture cutting down trees. Raina will lie at 32 TAUTAU, “We continue to have Council chief executive Albert Street, where problems with the roof,” services will be held at Rangi Rua (Taigah) Nedine Thatcher Swann said she said. “It’s incredibly 7pm on Monday and 4.9.1952 - 10.8.2020 a report would be prepared on Tuesday evenings. frustrating that we are still the museum roof. The funeral service is You were a loving son, having leaks.” In the rest of her report, being held at Evans brother, uncle, father, Mrs Wallace said she rushed Councillor Andy Cranston maintenance issues including Mrs Wallace said visitor Chapel, Ormond Road Papa, and dear friend to to the museum if it rained at asked if previous repairs had “water tightness”. numbers remained high, at 11am on Wednesday many. Your memory is night. not fixed the problem. Ms Walsh said the nature despite Covid-19, because of 11th August, followed as dear today as in the Solutions of a proactive Mrs Wallace said there were of the building was the same strong public support. by private cremation. hour you passed away. nature were required instead problematic issues with part as the original part of the HB She was not worried about We love and miss - Evans Funeral you dearly. of being reactive by “patching of the roof‘s structure and Williams Memorial Library the lack of international Service Ltd FDANZ up”. angles. — “same architect, same visitors. www.evansfuneral.co.nz Arohanui, The museum was an ageing Cr Shannon Dowsing builders, still leaks.” The museum wanted to your loving whanau facility which needed love wanted to know what the Museum staff knew exactly progress its lease and renewal TE PUREI, Mihi and a lot of maintenance, Mrs strategy was to resolve the where the building leaked. of lease with the council. Marino. — 27.3.52 - Wallace said. issue with the museum roof. Council director of 9.8.21. Passed away She was “a little bit anxious” peacefully, at home, In 2009, it had been planned Council cultural activities community lifelines David as she had not heard from the surrounded by whanau. to spend $400,000 on a new manager Pene Walsh said Wilson said the problem council for a long period of Much-loved mother, museum roof and complete buildings such as Lynsar related to the design of the time. Nanny, Nan Nan, sister, PLEASE the project before Tuia 250 House and Star of Canada roof, with internal guttering “I’m really keen for aunty and friend to HAVE FAMILY commemorations at Labour were council-owned, meaning and problems with leaves feedback.” many. A big hole is left Weekend. the council was responsible for causing blockages. The museum was also in our hearts. Rest in NOTICES A new recommendation capital expenditure on those. The council would need negotiating a new contract love. IN BY 9AM was later accepted to repair But the main museum to change the pitch of the with the Ministry of Education Graveside service to DAY OF the roof. Much of the capital building is owned by the roof and redesign the whole for its Experiences Outside be held on Thursday for a new roof was diverted Gisborne Museum of Art and roof structure to stop this the Classroom contract. 12.8.21 at 10am, PUBLICATION to replacing pontoons in the History Trust. The council happening. The contract was “a key Taruheru Cemetery. inner harbour and marina. takes care of repairs and The museum roof was a funder”. Tairawhiti spared cuts as national grid struggles in cold

GISBORNE residents managed to keep their energy resources embedded in the local general manager of operations, Dr Stephen Jay. said the country was close to another power lights on last night, as thousands elsewhere in network.” The first warning was given at 4.40pm on crisis this morning after last night’s power the North Island went dark. Last night’s outages affected parts of Sunday before another warning was given at cuts. “Eastland Network was required by Wellington, Kapiti Coast, Taupo, Hamilton, 1.02pm yesterday. Dr Jay told the Herald he couldn’t rule out Transpower, as the system operator, to reduce Napier, Hastings, Auckland and Whangarei. A final “Grid Emergency Notice” was then any further disruption to the network, stating load yesterday and overnight,” a spokewoman None were warned that they would be without issued at 5.10pm stating that power would be “the emergency is far from over”. for lines company Eastland Network said. power, on a night which saw many cities head out from 6pm until 7pm. “Things are running tight. Supplies have been “Rather than turning off any customers, towards, or below, zero degrees. However, in many areas the outage lasted running to the wire this morning.” Eastland Network achieved this by controlling The national grid operator gave more than 24 until at least 9pm. Some providers weren’t Energy Minister Megan Woods was this hot water cylinders, and running our diesel hours’ notice to power distribution companies expected to turn the power back on until closer morning in urgent talks with Transpower and the generators as well as our Waihi hydro power that supplies were at a critical level, or leading to midnight. Electricity Authority. station. This does show the benefit of having to an “all time record peak”, said Transpower’s In today’s New Zealand Herald, Transpower See also page 7 The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 HEALTH 5 Record-breaking DAFFODIL DAY ON $1.6m raised for THE WAY: Cancer Society Dry July 2021 Gisborne-East Coast wellness MORE than 100 Gisborne participants have facilitator Heidi helped make Dry July 2021 the most successful Stander, right, fundraiser in the campaign’s history. with Mahanga Dry July New Zealand Trust is celebrating Clapperton, display $1.6 million raised, including $15,640 in Gisborne. the daffodils at the Over 8600 Kiwis were inspired to take part this society’s stall at the year and support cancer organisations across Gisborne Home & New Zealand, seeing the highest ever participant Lifestyle Expo over engagement since its inception. the weekend. The Since 2012, Dry July has solidified itself as a society’s fundraising part of Kiwi culture, with more people each year campaign continues marking July in their diaries to go alcohol-free for this weekend with a good cause. raffles, a sausage This year’s record-breaking figure now takes sizzle and fresh Dry July fundraising to over $7.7 million since its daffodils for sale at introduction in 2012. Mitre 10 from 10am “We have been blown away by the dedication to 4pm. Daffodil of every New Zealander taking part in Dry July Day 2021 will be 2021,” Dry July campaign manager Ashleigh held officially on Oliver says. August 27. “After surpassing the impressive $1 million Picture by milestone by the second week of this year’s Rebecca Grunwell campaign, we knew this would be a special year. We are beyond grateful to be able to offer more funding for our incredible beneficiaries.” The money raised by this year’s Dry July participants will help — •฀Prostate฀Cancer฀Foundation฀of฀New฀Zealand฀ PROST-FIT฀programme฀ •฀Bowel฀Cancer฀New฀Zealand Combatting Covid-19 •฀Look฀Good฀Feel฀Better •฀PINC฀&฀STEEL฀NZ’s฀cancer฀rehabilitation฀ physiotherapy. Global eradication of coronavirus possible, say NZ experts Providing฀funds฀to฀these฀four฀New฀Zealand฀ organisations allows Dry July NZ Trust to improve ERADICATING Covid-19 across the the comfort, care and wellbeing of patients and globe is theoretically more feasible than loved ones who are affected by cancer. for polio but much less so than it was for smallpox, according to an analysis by New Zealand researchers. The researchers, writing in the international journal BMJ Global Health, ranked the feasibility of eradicating the three diseases based on technical, socio- political and economic factors. Smallpox, which was declared eradicated in 1980, had the highest average score for eradication feasibility. It had an average score of 2.7 on a three-point scale across 17 variables. PROFESSOR MICHAEL BAKER In comparison Covid had an average score of 1.6 and polio an average of 1.5. can be very effective if well deployed.” Professor Nick Wilson from the Upgrading health systems to target Kia ora University of Otago, Wellington, says Covid-19 could also help to control their analysis puts eradicating Covid-19 PROFESSOR NICK WILSON other diseases, and could even aid in Making an appointment is an important into the realms of possibility in terms of eradicating measles, Professor Baker part of getting healthcare from your doctor or technical feasibility. in some countries and the emergence of says. nurse. We offer a range of appointment types He says the combination of vaccination variants of the pandemic virus that may “When all factors are taken into for different services and procedures. programmes, public health measures be more transmissible or able to evade account, it could be that the benefits of We’re now using telephone consultations and the global interest in combatting the protection from vaccines. eradicating Covid-19 outweigh the costs, wherever possible. the disease all contribute to making But Professor Wilson says the virus even if eradication takes many years and You can ring and book your appointments eradication possible. will eventually reach the limit of its has a significant risk of failure.” and then a GP or nurse will call you back at “Elimination of Covid-19 at the country ability to mutate into more infectious The researchers say their work is the agreed time. level has been achieved and sustained for forms, and new vaccines will likely be preliminary and a more in-depth analysis Sometimes a face-to-face consultation is long periods in various parts of the Asia- formulated to deal with evolving strains of the costs and benefits of eradicating best and if that’s the case we’ll help you book Pacific region, which suggests that global of the disease. Covid-19 is needed. an appointment to come into the practice. eradication is possible.” Other challenges include the high cost “The World Health Organisation or a Normal weekday and weekend charges Vaccination programmes have been of vaccinating the world’s population and coalition of national agencies working apply for in-house and phone consultations responsible for the global eradication of upgrading health systems, and achieving collaboratively needs to formally review and prescriptions. smallpox and two of the three serotypes international cooperation in the face of the feasibility and desirability of Don’t forget you can also sign up to of poliovirus. aggressive anti-science movements and attempting Covid-19 eradication on a Some other diseases are close to being vaccine nationalism. global basis,” Professor Baker says. the ManageMyHealth online portal which eradicated without the use of vaccines, While the virus may infect wild and The researchers note it is important allows you to request non-urgent advice and with China recently becoming the 40th domestic animal populations, this is to distinguish between eradication of prescriptions. Please contact us to register. country to be certified malaria-free. unlikely to be a serious challenge to infection — the permanent reduction A reminder too, that influenza vaccination is In ranking the feasibility of eradication eradication, Professor Wilson says. to zero of the worldwide incidence of available by phoning the practice. for the three diseases, the researchers “Wild animal infections with SARS- infection caused by a specific agent took into account a wide range of factors, CoV-2 appear to be fairly rare to date as a result of deliberate efforts; and Services available: including the availability of safe and and when companion animals become elimination — the reduction to zero of Doctors, Practice Nurses, Pharmacy, effective vaccines, the possibility of infected, they don’t appear to reinfect the incidence of infection caused by a Radiology, Healthy Steps Podiatry, lifelong immunity, the impact of public humans.” specific agent in a defined geographical Gains@Geneva Healthcare Services, health measures, effective infection A co-author of the article, Professor area as a result of deliberate efforts. Peter Stiven General Surgeon, MoleMap, control messaging by governments, Michael Baker from the University’s Elimination of Covid-19 has been Gisborne Counselling & Psychological political and public concern about the Department of Public Health, says it may achieved and sustained for long periods Services infection, and public acceptance of be possible to harness global concern in a number of jurisdictions in the infection control measures. about the pandemic. Asia-Pacific region (notably China, Opening hours While there has been a focus on the “The massive scale of the health, social Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia and Weekdays 9am to 8pm. Weekends need to reach herd immunity to overcome and economic impacts of Covid in most of New Zealand) which provides a proof- and public holidays 9am-1pm then Covid-19, population immunity may not the world has generated unprecedented of-concept that global eradication is 2pm-6pm. be essential to combat the disease, with global interest in disease control and technically possible. smallpox having been eradicated through massive investment in vaccination 75 Customhouse Street ring-vaccination programmes which programmes. ■ As of Friday, 20,143 doses of the (White building opposite The Warehouse) target the contacts of those infected, “Unlike smallpox and polio, control of Covid-19 vaccine had been given out in P (06) 867 7411 or 0508 3RIVERS Professor Wilson says. Covid-19 also benefits from the added Tairawhiti. F (06) 867 4773 After-hours call The researchers say the challenges of impact of public health measures, such This figure is comprised of 12,167 first Healthline 0800 611 116 eradicating Covid-19 relative to smallpox as border controls, social distancing, doses and 7976 second doses, according and polio include poor vaccine acceptance contact tracing and mask wearing, which to Hauora Tairawhiti. 3rivers.co.nz 38370-05 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 HOME DETENTION Man involved in fatal attack on Fau Vake sentenced by Miriam Burrell, NZ Herald

AUCKLAND — A man who admitted punching mixed martial arts fighter Lifau Tu’iha’aingana Vake, known as Fau Vake, and his brother in a fatal attack has been sentenced to six months home detention for each of two charges, to be served concurrently. The MMA fighter and his brother Ika Vake were attacked by four other men in the early hours of May 16 on Symonds Street in Auckland’s CBD. Folau, Siofillisi Paongo, Semisie Pomale and a fourth man who has name suppression had just left the Edinburgh Castle bar just before 3am. Fau Vake died from his injuries at Auckland City Hospital nine days later. Ofa Folau, 29, ran towards Fau Vake, Ofa Folau, 29, pleaded guilty to two who was being held by another man, and representative charges of assault with struck him three times in the head with intent to injure in June. a closed fist. Folau, 29, pleaded guilty to Folau was involved in the early stages two representative charges of assault with of the attack, but is not responsible for intent to injure in June. Vake’s death, the court heard. “The Crown doesn’t allege you are responsible, but it is likely he received similar injuries from your assault,” said “A man is dead. He’s got a daughter, Justice Michael Robinson. he’s got a family.” Folau chased Ika Vake and “advanced” Hooker said six months’ home on him, backing him into an alcove of a Fau Vake died from his injuries at Auckland City Hospital nine days later. Fau Vake detention was not a fair punishment. shop, the court heard. was mourned by hundreds at his funeral at the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga “That was not a fight. That was an He then punched him in the head with Tuingapapai in Favona, South Auckland, and by the MMA community. Picture supplied attack. Four attacked two Vake brothers his left hand using an enclosed fist, then who did nothing aggressive . . . were took hold of him and struck him a second Justice Robinson said he accepts backing away the entire time, trying to time in the head, using an enclosed fist, Folau’s genuine remorse but said “being escape. the court heard. drunk” was not an excuse. “It’s not fair, you can’t tell me that’s He then ran towards Fau Vake, who Fau Vake was mourned by hundreds at fair and that’s justice . . . that’s not was being held by another man, and his funeral at the Free Wesleyan Church justice.” struck him three times in the head with of Tonga Tuingapapai in Favona, South Hooker said he did not accept that a closed fist. Auckland, and by the MMA community. Folau did not have responsibility for Fau Vake’s injuries included There was a huge outpouring of Vake’s death. concussion, cuts, bruising and abrasions. support from the City Kickboxing “Of course he’s part of it. Four attacked “It seems highly likely you contributed community, where Vake trained. two . . . how are you not an aggravating to these injuries,” Justice Robinson said. A man charged with manslaughter, factor?” The Vake brothers did not throw any who has name suppression, has pleaded He said New Zealand’s sentencing laws punches themselves, they were not not guilty. had to change. the “aggressors”, Crown lawyer Claire Semisie Pomale and Siofillisi Paongo, Ofa Folau moved to New Zealand from Paterson said. charged with common assault, have also Tonga in 2013. He is a father of a young There was no “self defence” motivating pleaded not guilty. Their interim name son. the conduct of the defendants, she said, suppression lapsed last month. The court heard how Folau has and it was possibly “only sheer luck” that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) acknowledged the shame he has brought Folau’s punches were not more fatal. Outside court competitor Dan Hooker says Folau’s on his family and his partner’s family by Folau appeared at the High Court Ultimate Fighting Championship sentencing is “an absolute joke” when being involved in the attack. in Auckland this morning in front of (UFC) competitor Dan Hooker said speaking to media outside the High He claimed he did not recall the members of the public including UFC Folau’s sentencing is “an absolute joke” Court in Auckland this morning. offending and was “shocked” when fighter Dan Hooker. when speaking to media outside the High he learned what he had done, Justice Alcohol abuse was the primary cause Court in Auckland. Robinson said. of Folau’s offending and he is actively “To be part of an attack in which a serve time in prison is an absolute joke in Folau has not consumed alcohol since seeking treatment, the court heard. man’s life was taken and for you to not my opinion. the attack, the court heard. Tributes flow for Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore

AUCKLAND — Former New Zealand Olivia. cycling representative Olivia Podmore “Cycling New Zealand extend our died on Monday, aged 24. deepest sympathies to Olivia’s family at Where to find help Podmore’s family confirmed the news this time and we ask that media respect on social media, after she had posted the privacy of Olivia’s family, friends and ■■ Shine (domestic violence) - 0508 on Instagram detailing the pressures of our riders.” 744 633 elite-level sports. 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And general manager of operations Dr Woods told media this morning — in a “Unfortunately, this is what came to pass. Act’s energy spokesman Simon Court said Stephen Jay told the NZ Herald he couldn’t standup with the Prime Minister alongside The prompt action of local lines companies and the Government had neglected to tend to a key rule out any further disruption to the network, her — that the link between the North and others in reducing demand helped keep the issue: energy security. That had put families in stating “the emergency is far from over”. South Islands was only operating at 50 percent system in balance and prevented even wider the cold, and endangered those with medical “Things are running tight. Supplies have capacity last night. She said questions were problems.” conditions. been running to the wire this being asked about whether the Jay said the outages occurred as record But Electric Kiwi and Energy Collective chief morning.” network was fit for purpose. 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Obviously the got the news of their nightmares — will bury his investigation is very early days at the that their child had been killed in a only son moment, and it would be better to crash. on Friday speak to him when we have as much The same five parents later had afternoon. information as possible,” he said. to identify their sons lying cold and “I can’t paint “From observations at the scene, lifeless in a hospital. a car for him, I suspect both speed and alcohol And since then, things have not so I’ll paint his were factors.” got any easier. coffin,” he told He said it was obvious some of Not only is he mourning son the NZ Herald. the boys were not wearing seatbelts. Javarney, he is bereft over the “It’s heart- One of them was in the boot when deaths of four other teenage boys he wrenching. A the car crashed. had come to know well and love like huge piece Gaskin said the whole town was his own. of my life hurting. Javarney Wayne Drummond, 15, has gone. It’s ‘I JUST WISHED IT WASN’T MY BOY’: Five teenagers have died “Timaru is a town, but it’s a small Niko William Hill, 15, Jack “Jacko” gutting. after a high speed crash in Timaru on Saturday night. Stephen town and people know people — Wallace, 16, Joseff “Joey” McCarthy, “My heart Drummond lost his son Javarney in the crash. He said Javarney some of my staff know all the young 16, and Andrew Goodger, 15, were all go out to the was a “quiet kid . . . a cruisy cool kid”. NZ Herald picture men involved. I happen to know one killed when the Nissan Bluebird they families. I’m for everyone involved. home) and the four who died are of the families,” he said. were travelling in smashed into a gutted for them as much as I am for “The next few months is going to quite close friends,” Drummond said. “It’s incredibly sad and it puts it concrete power pole. my own family. be really, really hard work. “It’s like losing four family into perspective. The impact was so severe, it “To lose five kids, and they’re all “I’ve got family and friends and members. In the last eight months “The problem with the police is sliced the car in half. mates, is huge. We had one of their everything else but, at the end of the I’ve got quite close to them and there we tend to go to disasters all the Only the driver, 19-year-old mates turn up last night and he was day, it doesn’t bring your boy back. are no words to describe it. No kid time and we are very good at dealing Tyreese Fleming, who was on a devastated. He thought he lost one And I’m not the only one in that is perfect, but they’re all cool and with it, but this occasion means it’s restricted licence, survived the friend, not five friends. He burst into boat.” cruisy. I just can’t really get my head actually quite personal and close to smash. tears.” Javarney was a happy, social boy, around it.” you.” Now, the boys’ families and friends Drummond had to go to the who had enjoyed playing soccer and Drummond wouldn’t comment on The driver, Fleming, is in a stable are struggling to come to terms hospital to identify his child. rugby. His father said he was a “quiet his feelings about the driver or what condition in Timaru Hospital. with the fatal crash while planning “When I identified him I just kid . . . a cruisy cool kid” with a close might happen to him. On Sunday he posted a photo funerals and memorial events. wished it wasn’t my boy,” he said. group of friends. “That’s not for me to say right and message to social media site Stephen Drummond, a panel “Timaru’s too small. Everybody “Fourteen or fifteen of his friends now,” he said. Snapchat apologising to the families beater, said he had been looking knows everybody. 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Its former chief executive Richard Dellabarca quit WELLINGTON — The Government’s abruptly in August 2020. own angel investment fund is looking for At the time, the organisation said the another chief executive after the interim move was to return to the private sector, head brought in around the time the but weeks later it emerged that the board board resigned en masse has also left. had called in former Employment Court New Zealand Growth Capital Partners Judge Graeme Colgan to undertake a (NZGCP), the fund previously known as review into its culture. the Venture Investment Fund, confirmed The review, released in March, found to The New Zealand Herald that James low-level instances of bullying and Fletcher had resigned as its interim perceptions of gender discrimination. chief executive “to take up another About six weeks after Dellabarca’s opportunity”. departure was revealed, the board of A spokesman added that NZGCP NZGCP announced that Daria Murray, investment director James Pinner had who worked at Kiwibank and previously become acting chief executive while the had stints at the NZ Super Fund, was DAMAGE: There has been a series of natural disasters over the last year. board “completes the process which is to become its new chief executive in NZ Herald picture under way for appointing a permanent October. (chief executive)”. Murray never took up the role. The spokesman did not say when the Around the same time, the entire board process to appoint a replacement was of NZGCP resigned, aside from former Suncorp takes revenue hit expected to be completed. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Fletcher, a director at WorkSafe and Employment chief executive David Smol, AUCKLAND — One of the country’s biggest new business through third party brokers and a board member at King’s School, was who had only recently been added to the insurers has reported a 17 percent drop in investment advisers. appointed to the fund in January on a board. annual profit because of increased natural Higgins said the underlying business six-month contract. The role appeared In the 2019 Budget, the NZ Super disaster claims. remained strong and it was looking to increase to have continued beyond June after Fund was directed to provide $260 Suncorp New Zealand, which has the Vero, revenue through greater use of digital platforms the venture fund did not complete the million toward a new Elevate investment Asteron Life, and AA Insurance brands, has and new business, while holding costs. recruitment of a permanent replacement. fund, with NZGCP providing a further posted an after-tax profit of $215 million as “We are seeing unit growth in both our direct NZGCP has had a lengthy period $40m. claims payouts increased. channel and the broker-intermediated lines, and Chief executive Jimmy Higgins said the solid new business growth and retention in our general insurance division’s profit fell 19 life insurance business.” Stockpiling ahead of disruptions percent to $177 million as it was hit by a The company was among 42 insurance firms succession of natural disasters, costing it surveyed by the Financial Markets Authority WELLINGTON — Businesses on both ends of Atkinson said the company had increased $45 million more than the year before, and recently, and it did not meet the FMA’s the supply chain are stockpiling in anticipation of its inventories in Australia and New Zealand, exceeded its full year allowance by $27 million. standards of reporting or preparedness. ongoing global supply chain disruptions. which accounted for about $100 million of annual “The New Zealand result was significantly The review has brought to light instances of Drug manufacturer AFT Pharmaceuticals and turnover. impacted by natural hazard claims costs overcharging, which companies are repaying the sports and homeware retailer Briscoe Group “With our international business we are in associated with the recent Auckland Tornado and compensating affected customers. were a couple of examples of companies who the fortunate position where effectively we as well as the floods in Napier, Northland and Higgins said the group was part way through took early action to address shipping delays and buy the stock and then sell it straight away,” Canterbury.” an upgrade of its systems and practices for shortages of everything from raw materials to he said, adding the company’s products Premium income was up 7 percent driven by improving services to consumers and settling consumer goods. were manufactured in a number of overseas new business, and retaining current customers disputes. “We took the decision to invest approximately jurisdictions under licence.” with motor, home and commercial policies. “Over the last two years we have $10 million into inventory because we foresaw Briscoe Group managing director Rod Duke The life insurance operation posted a significantly improved our own operations, the potential for global supply chain disruptions,” said the company was holding 15 percent more slightly reduced profit of $38 million, although but also the focus we want to put on our AFT chief executive Hartley Atkinson said. in inventory than it would normally. — RNZ premium income was up 4 percent as it earned customers.” — RNZ Economists call for double hike by Liam Dann, NZ Herald point raise, and we doubt a 50 basis was looking likely and wage growth was back to the macro-prudential tool-shed to point lift would surprise the economic expected to accelerate further. find a bigger hammer,” he said. WELLINGTON — The Reserve Bank consensus,” Jones said. In the past few weeks some “Using interest rates to douse the should consider a double-hike next week, While ASB has retained its forecast commentators have run a counter-view housing market is cleaner and potentially lifting the official cash rate by 50 basis for a 25 basis point hike, Jones cited the that the RBNZ should keep rates on hold less distortional. Making a fast start with points to get ahead of inflation pressures Reserve Bank’s strategy for following while the risk of further Covid outbreaks interest rates — whether it’s three 25 in the economy, says ASB senior “the path of least regrets” as a reason for and lockdowns remains. basis point hikes in a row or an initial economist Mike Jones. considering a double hike. “The Australian outbreak is too close 50 basis points — might avoid having to Most economists now expect the “The least regrets idea has had a big for comfort. But the clear and present play catch-up down the line”. Reserve Bank will raise the rate by 25 influence on policy setting during the danger is that the economy continues to Meanwhile, BNZ head of research basis points next Wednesday, following Covid era. If in doubt, throw the kitchen overheat, allowing inflation to get away. Stephen Toplis has published a monetary data in the past few weeks which showed sink at it because things look awful.” If things change down the track (touch policy statement preview today, annual inflation running at 3.3 percent “But things have changed. The path wood), the RBNZ can always back off, just reiterating his expectation that the OCR and unemployment down to 4 percent. of ‘least regret’ has flipped 180 degrees like we saw from the Reserve Bank of will be hiked by 25 basis points. “It would also be worth the RBNZ to the RBNZ not reducing stimulus fast Australia last week”. But Toplis highlights the thankless considering the pros and cons of starting enough. The bank confirmed as much The other reason to get a fast start on task the central bank faces. with a 50 basis point lift,” Jones said in a in July. This is important in framing rate increases was housing, he said. “No matter what the RBNZ does it will new report out today. the risks around policy-making over the “We never bought into the dire inevitably be the wrong thing,” he says. The OCR is currently sitting at a remainder of the year,” Jones said. predictions for house prices we saw in the “Not because the RBNZ is incompetent record low of 0.25 percent, While there was still debate about wake of the Government’s tax changes.” but because getting it right would “The traditional argument against is the permanence of the upcoming spike Annual house-price inflation was still require an accurate forecast of Covid’s that a double-up can spook markets and in headline inflation, core inflation was stronger than the Reserve Bank hoped. progression, and economic impact, both cause volatility. But markets are already likely to remain above 2 percent, he said. “The RBNZ is frustrated with here and offshore”. pricing a 12 percent chance of a 50 basis Meanwhile, 4 percent unemployment continued ‘risky lending’ and is going “This is simply not feasible.”

SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY and trader. into the eastern end of the existing international Shares in Refining NZ firmed 4c to 90c. terminal as Auckland Airport resets its post- Shareholders in Refining NZ last week voted to Covid infrastructure plans. WELLINGTON — The big Australasian banks rise is to buy banks, which are leveraged to a shut the refinery at Marsden Point and turn it Briscoe Group gained 20c to $6.20 after last put on a strong showing while the rest of the positively sloping yield curve,” Goodson said. into an oil terminal. week reporting a 22.6 percent lift in sales for the market drifted lower in tentative trading ahead He also noted that New Zealand wholesale “Clearly with the refinery closing they half year to August 1. of the reporting season, which starts later this interest rates were again on the move, gaining (Z Energy) need to source their fuels from Clothing retailer Hallenstein Glasson week. by three to seven basis points across the yield somewhere so the likes of Vitol would have an Holdings fell 11c to $7.07 after advising that The S&P/NZX50 index finished at 12,700.83, curve. interest in supplying them,” Goodson said. several of its shops in Australia will be closed down 69.17 points or 0.4 percent. There were 97 Media speculation in Australia resurfaced “Whether that extends to them wanting to for the various lockdowns there. gains and 84 falls among the 80.6 million shares over rumoured takeover interest in Z Energy, take over a business that is in terminal decline As per previous updates, the group said it (worth $245.4 million) traded. which firmed 5c to $3.10. The Australian is another matter. Our view is that there will continued to see an increase in online sales Among gainers were ANZ Bank, up 48c to newspaper said global fuel trader Vitol and come a point where the demand will decline which has helped to lessen the overall sales $30.25 and Westpac up 50c at $26.70. Australian-listed fuel retailer Ampol — which very rapidly once electricity is proven to be impact in Australia. Salt Funds managing director Matt Goodson owns Gull Petroleum — were possible suitors demonstrably superior. The day is coming when The reporting season, which is due to kick off said very strong United States non-farm for Z Energy. The paper said last week that electricity will beat petrol.” on Thursday with results from Vital Healthcare payroll data, which showed US unemployment Z Energy had drafted Goldman Sachs as its Auckland Airport gained 3c to $7.23 after the and Precinct Properties, is expected to show came in at 5.4 percent in July against market defence adviser. company announced a “reset” of its precinct- strong mid to high single-digit profit growth expectations of 5.7 percent, saw US bond yields “It would be very hard for Ampolex to own wide infrastructure plan. from most companies, aside from those who rise sharply. both the Gull, Z Energy and Caltex brands,” The groundwork is being laid for a new remain severely affected by border restrictions “The knee-jerk trade when bond yields Goodson said. Vitol is an Asia Pacific refiner purpose-built domestic facility to be merged and Covid-19 lockdowns. — NZ Herald 12 OPINION The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 EDITORIAL Threatened by opinion? Most Mahia locals very Re: Writers being pounced were apparently having a different Salary inflation big on, August 9 letter. opinion, being male and being on Roger, I probably do have the planet for too long. happy with Rocket Lab too much time on my hands. I RON TAYLOR Re: Serving US military from concerns about Rocket Lab? item in accounts don’t have OCD though, just Mahia, August 4 column. The protesters were very vocal an interest in commenting A lively debate is Along with celebrating a good I say most Mahia locals are very on the most interesting entertaining. However, this about roads getting closed on result in a challenging year for viewpoints. letter exchange flings about happy with what Rocket Lab has launch day. Eastland Group Ltd at the Trust Please explain exactly which the term OCD as some kind done for all of New Zealand. The spokesperson replied that Tairawhiti annual meeting on aspect of my response to your of personal criticism. I’d like Sonya describes a group of after 18 launches, the roads were Thursday, EGL’s chairman or head opinion piece was nasty or to point out that about 50,000 locals who were at Mahia protesting closed for on average two-and-a-half of its remuneration committee impolite or sought to “pick a New Zealanders live with the against the launch late last month. to three hours. This is a health and should be ready to explain the fight”? Indeed please explain, mental distress of Obsessive I take that as a very small group, safety requirement. and the same group who have The last meeting at Kaiuku was significant salary inflation in a year if you would, how I have Compulsive Disorder. To sought to “pick fights” with learn what it’s really like to disrupted the last two Rocket Lab to be a one-hour presentation but it when other business leaders joined presentations at the Kaiuku Marae. took two hours and the presentation politicians and senior bureaucrats any commentators. experience OCD, the excellent I merely pointed out to you documentary Living With The chair asked for respect never got completed. Too many in taking pay cuts. This was done that an aspect of your opinion Me and My OCD is freely towards Morgan Bailey and her other issues were raised by the to show solidarity with all those piece was, in light of accepted available on YouTube. team; they never got it. protesters, often nothing to do with facing economic pain as a result of facts, flawed. Most of the protesters who spoke Rocket Lab. the pandemic, and in the context Of course you are free to MARION MAW, Dunedin were agro — they pointed fingers, The first meeting I went to at of massive amounts of debt being stand by your opinion but pulled faces, yelled and there were Kaiuku Marae went for three-and- taken on to support the country. expect to be challenged. As Kia ora, Lara often responds tears. Most of what they raised a-half hours, with the presentation A correspondent yesterday you are challenging me. to whoever has made ridiculous was their own personal issues but nowhere near completed. Additionally, it is interesting comments about anything, usually they made out they were speaking The same meeting at Mokotahi pointed to a few items of interest as landowners and the people of Hall went for one-and-a-quarter in the trust and EGL accounts, to me that people feel I am negative and involving racism on all the one lowering the tone of sorts of subjects. Lara’s response Mahia. hours and was completed. The few including a pay hike for EGL’s chief the letters but fail to chastise is always a breath of fresh air and They used one commercial protesters who attended showed executive of between 20 and 23.5 other commentators who common sense. I thank heaven for fisherman’s name, saying he was respect and didn’t disrupt the percent to $830,000-$839,999 are overtly unpleasant and her responses to what can only be not happy. A Rocket Lab rep said he presentation. which he described as “symbolic”. personal in their responses. I described as silly old men, originally had met with the fisherman and also My opinion of Rocket Lab is He referenced an April 29, 2020 wonder whether some people from other countries, who seem to was in close contact by radio if he that they run a very professional Gisborne Herald article where are threatened by opinionated be still finding their way in Aotearoa was in the area. operation and all New Zealanders the CEO dismissed calls for the women? I wonder whether you New Zealand. There are about eight commercial are well informed, if you want to be. community-owned company to adopt might be one such person? Thank you Lara for giving me fishermen. Wouldn’t you think they would get together if they had MERV GOODLEY voluntary executive and director peace of mind that plain-wrong LARA MEYER opinions have been answered pay cuts in the face of Covid-19 promptly, setting them straight. uncertainties, saying there was no If my memory serves me There is a lot to be said for peace need for displays of “symbolism” correctly, Lara, you were at one time of mind. Lara, you write beautifully, and EGL was well-positioned to critical of correspondents, classing thank you. Straight answer please weather the storm. them as like Statler and Waldorf RAE O’CONNOR The council’s books in the library? Our correspondent could equally in the Muppet Show. Their sins Tamaki Makaurau disinclination to supply It’s difficult to believe have pointed to the second and information to The Gisborne that a few thousand dollars third highest-paid employees at LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS Herald in response to John have been siphoned off for EGL, whose salaries have risen Darkin’s letter (Friday, new office equipment or August 6th) is more than another council vehicle, but somewhere between 20-36 percent puzzling. Surely accurate the ratepayers of the district to $480,000-$489,999. Or he could In reality, times are good data on the 2018 grant deserve a straight answer have identified that the number of of $100,000 from the to a perfectly reasonable EGL staff paid over $100,000 a year Re: A world without nuclear other key places, including threat, August 5 column. Mururoa Atoll where France H.B.Williams Memorial request for information. has risen 30 percent, from 46 to “Gloom and Doom” all trialled nuclear bombs. My Library Book Trust can Any diminishing of the 60. Total personnel expenses for the over again. There is a totally cousin, an electrician, built be accessed at the tap of a library’s stock is going to be company are up 11.2 percent, from different way to look at Exercet missiles. keyboard. a reason for outrage among $14.41m to $16.02m. nuclear weapons, if you have So the purpose of this letter Or are we to assume that the book-reading public. It is not just EGL that is expanding experienced the feelings of is to explain the other way to such a sum has already Facts please! its employee cost structure. nuclear nations since World look at nuclear weapons. been spent and if so, why The trust’s annual report notes War 2. America eventually the diminishing supply of NORMAN MACLEAN that while its total expenditure I have been to Pearl retaliated for the attack on was in line with expectations, Harbour where Japan Pearl Harbour by dropping “Personnel and administration launched a surprise attack on atomic bombs on Hiroshima December 7, 1941, bombing and Nagasaki. Japan On growth, ward changes costs were higher than budgeted, and sinking American ships. immediately surrendered, which were offset by lower costs My grandfather battled bringing an end to WW2. Re: Eyes on ward structure, simple fact is not a true reflection of for strategic initiatives. This is a in the Somme valley and a All nations that have growth — August 9 column. our community then why did GDC result of cost allocations to better medal created in the time developed nuclear bombs fear Kind of ironic that a councillors vote in such a racist, reflect the expenditure.” In the of Napoleon was given to what the others could do, so socialist government separatist policy to establish the trust’s consolidated accounts, him for bravery (I wear it on there is mutual deterrence. committed to curtailing different wards in the first place? which include EGL numbers, total Anzac Day). Along with New There was just 20 years growth and appeasing Bit late to have second thoughts personnel expenses rose 12.6 Zealand troops, including from between WW1 and WW2, and papatuanuku is presiding over now Andy, the gate is well and truly percent from $16.92m to $19.05m. Gisborne, he was involved until now a lifetime of peace the greatest period of growth open and the horse has bolted. Your editor responded to the in liberating small villages since then. Will another world that this councillor has ever The whole of council would still in northern France. The war ever happen? seen. be responsible for the greater good article back on April 29 last year by decendants of those villagers Gloom and Doom may be PETER JONES . . . so does that mean, Andy, that saying EGL’s 2020/21 profit was the recently came to Gisborne’s sensational for a computer those whom you cannot vote for one to watch, expecting a big fall museum and I was interpreter. warrior, but the reality is that Hi Andy, so you had a little cringe because of race get to represent from a record $20.1m in the context Monty Soutar showed them times are good and we live in moment when reality hit home. Yes, one whether you agree or not? of the Commerce Commission pictures of our troops around the best place in the world, Maori wards and Pakeha wards Is that fair, really? removing $7m from the bottom line their village. New Zealand. mean “race-based” — the colour of Eastland Network — and saying I have been lucky to visit ALAIN JORION of one’s skin, simple as that. If that KEN OVENDEN EGL was “forgoing the chance to get [email protected] ahead of this (potential) situation at the pointy end of the Covid-19 ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. economic crisis”. ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. The profit came in at $16.0m, a ■ Always include full name and contact details. ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. creditable result in the situation. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 WORLD 13

STUCK OPEN: London’s Tower Bridge Epstein accuser was stuck with its roadway arms raised on Monday afternoon, snarling traffic on both sides of the River Thames. Images of the sues Prince 127-year-old drawbridge, one of several spans that connect the northern and southern parts of the British capital, show the two halves of the Andrew, citing roadway pointing skyward with vehicles backed up on either side. The bridge remained stuck at 6pm, more than three hours after the problems sexual assault began.“Due to a technical issue, Tower Bridge is currently stuck in a raised position,’’ the City NEW YORK — One of Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime of London Corp, which owns the bridge, said accusers sued Prince Andrew on Monday, saying in a statement. “We are working to resolve the he sexually assaulted her when she was 17. issue as quickly as possible.” The bridge opens Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre filed the lawsuit in about 800 times a year to allow large ships to Manhattan federal court. pass, with the times arranged at least 24 hours In a statement, Giuffre said the lawsuit was in advance. AP picture brought under the Child Victims Act to allege she was trafficked to him and sexually abused by him. “I am holding Prince Andrew accountable for what he did to me,” she said. “The powerful and rich are not exempt from being held responsible India the substitute for ‘belligerent’ China for their actions. I hope that other victims will see that it is possible not to live in silence and CANBERRA — Australian special envoy and much as economics, a swift deal between India barley, wine and seafood that demonstrated fear, but to reclaim one’s life by speaking out and former Prime Minister Tony Abbott said a free and Australia would be an important sign of the Chinese use of trade as a “strategic weapon.” demanding justice. trade agreement between his nation and India democratic world’s tilt away from China, as well “The basic problem is that China’s daunting “I did not come to this decision lightly,” she would signal the “democratic world’s tilt away as boosting the long-term prosperity of both our power is a consequence of the free world’s added. “As a mother and a wife, my family comes from China.” countries,” Abbott added. decision to invite a communist dictatorship into first — and I know that this action will subject Abbott visited New Delhi last week as Abbott was prime minister when China and global trading networks,” Abbott said. me to further attacks by Prince Andrew and Australia’s special trade envoy for India as the Australia finalised a bilateral free trade deal “China has exploited the West’s goodwill and his surrogates — but I knew if I did not pursue Australian government gives priority to sealing a which took effect in 2015. He also hosted a state wishful thinking to steal our technology and this action, I would be letting them and victims bilateral trade deal. visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping a year undercut our industries; and, in the process, everywhere down.” In an opinion piece likely to anger Beijing that earlier. become a much more powerful competitor than In late 2019, Prince Andrew told BBC Newsnight was published in The Australian newspaper on Relations have since soured over issues the old Soviet Union ever was, because it’s now that he never had sex with Giuffre, saying, “It didn’t Monday, Abbott said the “answer to almost every including Australia banning Chinese telecom a first-rate economy that’s rapidly developing a happen.” question about China is India.” giant Huawei from major communications military to match; and spoiling for a fight over He said he has “no recollection” of ever meeting “With the world’s other emerging superpower infrastructure projects, outlawing covert foreign Taiwan, a pluralist democracy of 25 million that’s her and told an interviewer there are “a number becoming more belligerent almost by the day, it’s interference in Australian politics and calling for living proof there’s no totalitarian gene in the of things that are wrong” about Giuffre’s account, in everyone’s interests that India take its rightful an independent investigation into the origins of Chinese DNA,” Abbott added. which alleges the encounter occurred in 2001. place among the nations as quickly as possible,” the Covid-19 pandemic. The Chinese Embassy in Australia did not “I can absolutely categorically tell you it never Abbott wrote. Abbott accused Beijing of “capricious respond to a request for comment on Monday. happened,” Andrew said. “Because trade deals are about politics as boycotts” of Australian exports including coal, — AP According to the lawsuit, which sought unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, the prince abused Giuffre on multiple occasions when she was under the age of 18. The lawsuit also alleged that Andrew sexually abused Giuffre on Epstein’s private island in the ‘Code red for humanity’ US Virgin Islands. During each of the alleged acts, Giuffre was given “express or implied threats” by Epstein, UN scientists warn of worsening global warming Maxwell, and/or Andrew to engage in sexual acts with the prince, the lawsuit said. NEW YORK — Earth is getting so hot It said that she “feared death or physical injury that temperatures in about a decade will to herself or another and other repercussions for probably blow past a level of warming disobeying” the trio because of their “powerful that world leaders have sought to connections, wealth, and authority,” the lawsuit prevent, according to a report released on said. Monday that the United Nations called a As part of its continuing probe into Epstein and “code red for humanity.” his encounters with women and teenage girls, “It’s just guaranteed that it’s going to Manhattan federal prosecutors formally requested get worse,” said report co-author Linda to speak with Andrew. Mearns, a senior climate scientist at the The request, similar to issuing a subpoena, was US National Centre for Atmospheric made under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, Research. “Nowhere to run, nowhere to an agreement between the two countries to share hide.” evidence and information in criminal cases. — AP But scientists also eased back a bit on the likelihood of the absolute worst climate catastrophes. BRIEFS The authoritative Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, which calls climate change clearly Border opens for jabbed visitors human-caused and “unequivocal” and “an DERBY LINE — Canada lifted its prohibition on established fact,” makes more precise and REALITY CHECK: A man watches as wildfires approach Kochyli beach near Limni Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation warmer forecasts for the 21st century village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometres north of Athens. A UN science or visit on Monday while the US is maintaining than it did last time it was issued in report released on Monday warned about the impact of global warming. AP picture similar restrictions for Canadians. US citizens and 2013. legal residents must be both fully vaccinated and Each of five scenarios for the future, unless there are deep emissions cuts, the will happen twice every seven years, the test negative for Covid-19 within three days to get based on how much carbon emissions report said. report said. across the border. Canadian officials warn they are cut, passes the more stringent of two “This report tells us that recent As the planet warms, places will get won’t sacrifice safety for shorter border waits. thresholds set in the 2015 Paris climate changes in the climate are widespread, hit more not just by extreme weather Travellers must also fill out a detailed application agreement. World leaders agreed then rapid and intensifying, unprecedented in but by multiple climate disasters at on the arriveCAN app before crossing. — AP to try to limit warming to 1.5 degrees thousands of years,” said IPCC Vice Chair once, the report said. That’s like what’s Celsius above levels in the late 19th Ko Barrett, senior climate adviser for the now happening in the Western US, Fiji logs 603 cases, 18 deaths century because problems mount quickly US National Oceanic and Atmospheric where heatwaves, drought and wildfires SUVA — A woman who recently gave birth is after that. The world has already warmed Administration. compound the damage, Mearns said. among 18 people that have died from Covid-19 nearly 1.1 degrees Celsius since then. With crucial international climate Extreme heat is also driving massive fires in Fiji. The government also confirmed 603 new Under each scenario, the report said, negotiations coming up in Scotland in Greece and Turkey. cases for the 24 hours to 8am yesterday. the world will cross the 1.5-degree-Celsius in November, world leaders said the Some harm from climate change — Health Secretary Doctor James Fong said all the warming mark in the 2030s, earlier than report is causing them to try harder to dwindling ice sheets, rising sea levels and victims who died between August 4-9 were not some past predictions. Warming has cut carbon pollution. US Secretary of changes in the oceans as they lose oxygen vaccinated. — RNZ ramped up in recent years, data shows. State Anthony Blinken called it “a stark and become more acidic — is “irreversible “Our report shows that we need to reminder.” for centuries to millennia,” the report Port retaken from insurgents be prepared for going into that level of The 3000-plus-page report from 234 said. The world is “locked in” to 15 to JOHANNESBURG — A joint force of warming in the coming decades. But we scientists said warming is already 30 centimetres of sea-level rise by mid- Mozambican and Rwandan troops has regained can avoid further levels of warming by accelerating sea-level rise and worsening century, said report co-author Bob Kopp control of a strategic port from Islamic extremists acting on greenhouse gas emissions,” said extremes such as heatwaves, droughts, of Rutgers University. who held the town in northern Mozambique report co-chair Valerie Masson-Delmotte, floods and storms. Tropical cyclones are Scientists have issued this message for for a year, the countries’ defence ministries a climate scientist at France’s Laboratory getting stronger and wetter, while Arctic more than three decades, but the world have announced. The retaking of Mocimboa da of Climate and Environment Sciences at sea ice is dwindling in the summer and hasn’t listened, said United Nations Praia is a notable success for the 1000-strong the University of Paris-Saclay. permafrost is thawing. All of these trends Environment Programme Executive Rwandan force that deployed to Mozambique In three scenarios, the world will also will get worse, the report said. Director Inger Andersen. last month. Rwanda’s troops have rapidly helped likely exceed 2 degrees Celsius over pre- For example, the kind of heatwave that For the first time, the report offers an Mozambique’s armed forces achieve victories industrial times — the less stringent used to happen only once every 50 years interactive atlas for people to see what against the insurgents, who have created a Paris goal — with far worse heatwaves, now happens once a decade, and if the has happened and may happen to where humanitarian emergency in northern Cabo droughts and flood-inducing downpours world warms another degree Celsius, it they live. — AP Delgado province and surrounding areas. — AP 14 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 China’s wandering ‘Put facts on the table’ elephants may Belarus leader denies repression a year after disputed vote finally head home BEIJING — An elephant herd that KYIV, Ukraine — Belarus’ authoritarian crackdown in recent The pressure on dissent in Belarus has fascinated locals and people around the leader on Monday denied that his months, targeting elicited international outrage, and the world by making a year-long journey into government unleashed massive repression independent US and European Union have slapped urbanised southwest China, raiding farms of dissent after his re-election a year ago journalists and Belarus with sanctions that target top and even a retirement home for food, triggered a months-long wave of mass democracy activists government officials and key sectors of the appears finally to be headed home. protests, even as his law enforcement with raids and country’s economy. Local authorities have deployed trucks, officials admitted receiving nearly 5000 arrests and even In response, Lukashenko has said workers and drones to monitor the complaints about beatings and torture. diverting a plane to his country will not try to stem a flow elephants, evacuated roads for them to pass President Alexander Lukashenko’s the capital of Minsk of illegal migrants to neighbouring EU safely and used food to steer them away remarks came during an epic eight-hour and arresting a nations. Lithuania has faced a surge of from populated areas. Despite their entrance press conference on the anniversary of the dissident aboard. mostly Iraqi migrants it has blamed on into villages and a close approach to the vote that handed him a sixth term but A total of 29 Lukashenko’s government. Yunnan provincial capital of Kunming, no was denounced by the opposition and the journalists are Alexander On Monday, the president also animals or humans have been injured. West as rigged. behind bars, Lukashenko threatened to stop cooperating with the The 14 Asian elephants of various sizes The event, during which Lukashenko awaiting trials or US in the fight against the smuggling and ages were guided across the Yuanjiang lashed out at Western journalists while serving their sentences. More than 100 of radioactive materials if the sanctions river in Yunnan on Sunday night and a some Belarusian reporters and bloggers non-governmental organisations are facing continue. path is being opened for them to return to emotionally defended his government’s closure. “Who needs some dirty explosives going the nature reserve where they lived in the actions, came as Belarus faces growing On Monday evening, Belarus’ Supreme to the European Union?” Lukashenko Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. pressure from the West over its treatment Court ruled to formally dissolve the said. “We’re not blackmailing, we’re not The elephants left the reserve more than of government critics. Belarusian PEN Centre, an association threatening, we’re forced to react.” a year ago for unknown reasons and roamed Lukashenko asserted that the August of writers led by Svetlana Alexievich, Lukashenko brushed off the accusations more than 500 kilometres north. After 9, 2020 presidential election was carried the winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in and demanded that Ukraine investigate reaching the outskirts of Kunming, a centre out in “total transparency” and that the literature and member of the opposition’s Vitaly Shishov’s death. “It needs to be for business and tourism, they turned south opposition “who called for bashing the Coordination Council. figured out. But if you’ve accused us, (put) again, but still are far from the reserve. authorities (were preparing) for a coup.” Lukashenko on Monday denied that facts on the table. Facts on the table,” he One male that separated from the herd Belarus was shaken by the protests, there was any repression in Belarus, said. was subsequently tranquilised and returned the largest of which drew up to 200,000 adding: “To unleash repressions in Belarus The UK on Monday announced to the reserve. people. Authorities responded with a is (the same as) to shoot myself. I know it tightened economic sanctions against Asian elephants are among the most crackdown that saw more than 35,000 well and I will never cross that line.” Belarus. New sanctions were also highly protected animals in China and their people arrested and thousands beaten by Several hours later, however, pressed announced by US President Joe Biden population has grown to around 300, even police. Leading opposition figures have by foreign journalists about numerous and the government of Canada. while their habitat has shrunk. been jailed or forced to leave the country. reports of beatings and torture used Other Western officials marked the As of Sunday night, the herd was still Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus against peaceful demonstrators, the anniversary of the election with messages in Yuanjiang County, approximately 200 with an iron fist for 27 years, has president acknowledged that some may of support for the people of Belarus. kilometres from the reserve. denounced his opponents as foreign have “gotten it” from law enforcement but European Council President Charles However, the National Forestry and stooges and accused the US and its allies said that was only because they “came to Michel tweeted that the EU “stands Grassland Administration said the animals of plotting to overthrow his government. the barricades with knives and blades.” firmly” with Belarus and “will continue to were in a “suitable habitat” after crossing He has vaguely promised to step down The head of Belarus’ Investigative do so.” the river. A notice issued by provincial after Belarus adopts a new constitution Committee, Dmitry Gora, told the press US Secretary of State Antony Blinken government said the herd’s progress was but kept quiet about when it might conference that law enforcement received said on Twitter that Washington holds significant and it would continue to work on happen. On Monday, Lukashenko said it nearly 5000 complaints about beatings “Lukashenko’s “regime to account with getting the elephants back in their natural would happen “very soon.” and torture, but Lukashenko dismissed new tools and the most robust sanctions habitat soon. — AP The authorities have ramped up their them as not based on facts. package to date.” — AP

ESCALATING VIOLENCE: Internally displaced Afghans from northern provinces, who fled their home due to fighting between MERAS midwives at the Taliban and Afghan security personnel, take refuge in a public Gisborne Hospital park in Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday. AP picture are striking Taliban seizes Afghan cities ahead of US troop withdrawal KABUL — The Taliban took control of two The government forces have now completely more provincial capitals in Afghanistan on withdrawn from the province, he said. Our services will be limited, so we ask expectant mothers Monday, officials said. Their fall marked the latest Several pro-government local militia development in a weeks-long, relentless Taliban commanders also surrendered to the Taliban to contact their midwife before arriving at the maternity unit, offensive as American and NATO forces finalise without a fight, allowing the insurgents to gain their pull-out from the war-torn country. control of the entire province, Rahmani added. or to discuss any pregnancy concerns. The militants have ramped up their push The cities of Aybak and Sar-e Pul join three across much of Afghanistan, turning their guns other provincial capitals now fully under Taliban on provincial capitals after taking large swaths of control: Zaranj, the capital of western Nimroz Keeping women and babies safe is our priority. land in the mostly rural countryside. On Monday province, the city of Sheberghan, the capital they controlled five of the country’s 34 provincial of northern Zawzjan province, and Taleqan, the capitals. At the same time, they have been capital of another northern province with the waging an assassination campaign targeting same name. senior government officials in the capital, Kabul. The Taliban are also fighting on for control The sweep comes despite condemnations by of the city of Kunduz, the capital of northern the international community and warnings from Kunduz province. WHEN: WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST FROM 11AM – 7PM the United Nations that a military victory and The country-wide Taliban offensive intensified takeover by the Taliban would not be recognised. as US and NATO troops began to wrap up their THURSDAY 19 AUGUST FROM 8AM – 8PM The Taliban have also not heeded appeals to withdrawal from Afghanistan this summer. With return to the negotiating table and continue long- Taliban attacks increasing, Afghan security stalled peace talks with the Afghan government. forces and government troops have retaliated Provincial council member Mohammad Hashim with airstrikes aided by the US. The fighting has Sarwari said Taliban fighters had earlier captured also raised growing concerns about civilian three districts of the province before overrunning casualties. the capital. On Monday, UNICEF said it was shocked by According to Mohammad Noor Rahmani, the the increasing number of casualties among Contact Liz Lee Taylor on 027 811 6275 or council chief of northern Sar-e Pul province, the children amid the escalating violence in talk to your midwife if you have any questions. Taliban overran the provincial capital after over Afghanistan. Over the past three days, at least 27 a week of resistance by the Afghan security children have been killed in various provinces, forces, after which the city of Sar-e Pul collapsed. including 20 in Kandahar, it said. — AP 41519-01 The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 WORLD 15 ‘Unprecedented’ Apocalyptic scenes hit Greece as firefighters struggle to tame inferno

ARKITSA, Greece — Firefighters officials who said Greece’s firefighting and residents battled into the night on efforts and equipment were woefully Monday for a seventh day against a inadequate. massive fire on Greece’s second-largest “These last few days have been among island as the nation endured what the the hardest for our country in decades,” prime minister described as “a natural Mitsotakis said. “We are dealing with disaster of unprecedented proportions.” a natural disaster of unprecedented Smoke and ash from Evia, a rugged dimensions.” island of forests and coves close to the With roads on the island cut off by Greek mainland, blocked out the sun and the flames, residents and tourists fled to turned the sky orange. The fire, which Evia’s beaches and jetties to be ferried to BATTLING BLAZE: Firefighters operate at Ellinika village on Evia island, about 176 began on August 3, is the most severe of safety by a flotilla of ferries and boats. kilometres north of Athens, Greece on Monday. AP picture hundreds in the past week across Greece, “We were completely forsaken. There gobbling up pristine pine forests as well were no fire brigades, there were no But he urged Greeks to reflect “not only On Monday, the flames raced across as homes and businesses and forcing vehicles, nothing!” David Angelou, who on what was lost but also on what was northern Evia, threatening yet more hundreds to quickly had been in the saved in such an unprecedented natural villages even as 600 firefighters struggled evacuate by sea to seaside village of disaster.” to tame the inferno, aided by emergency save their lives. You could feel the Pefki, said on Sunday Other big wildfires were still burning teams from Ukraine, Romania and Serbia, Greece has been ‘ night after leaving on Monday in Greece’s southern 5 helicopters and 5 water-dropping planes. baked by its worst enormous heat, there was by ferry to the Peloponnese region. Over the past week, One Greek volunteer firefighter died heatwave in three also a lot of smoke. You could mainland. hundreds of homes and businesses have near Athens last week while four more decades, which sent see the sun, a red ball, and “You could feel been destroyed or damaged, and at least were in the hospital on Monday, two in temperatures up to then, nothing else around. the enormous heat, 40,000 hectares have been burned. Power critical condition with extensive burns. 45 degrees Celsius ’ there was also a lot of cuts on Monday affected at least 17,000 Wildfires were also burning in southern and turned its prized — David Angelou, an eyewitness smoke. You could see households. Italy, North Macedonia and Montenegro, pine forests into bone- the sun, a red ball, The causes of the blazes are as yet where a large fire in the Malo Brdo dry tinderboxes. and then, nothing undetermined, though several people district of the capital Podgorica was In a televised nationwide address, else around,” he said. have been arrested for alleged arson. coming close to houses on Monday. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Mitsotakis said on Monday he “fully Greece’s top prosecutor has ordered In North Macedonia, dozens of wildfires the destruction in Evia and elsewhere understands” the pain of those who lost an investigation into whether the high followed the worst heatwave in decades. “blackens everyone’s hearts” and pledged homes or property, and the anger of those number of fires could be linked to criminal At least eight were still burning on compensation for all affected, as well as a seeking airborne assistance “without activity. Monday, mostly in remote areas where huge reforestation and regeneration effort. knowing whether the firefighting aircraft More than 20 countries in Europe and only helicopters and planes could be He also apologised for “any weaknesses” were operating elsewhere or whether the Mideast have responded to Greece’s deployed. Thousands of hectares of forest shown in addressing the emergency, a conditions made it impossible for them to call for help, sending planes, helicopters, have been destroyed and authorities have nod to criticism from some residents and fly.” vehicles and manpower. arrested five suspected arsonists. — AP

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40651-01 35261-03 40319-01 39852-01 16 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Southland farmer under fire Buyback admin by Farah Hancock, RNZ earthworks didn’t comply costs outweigh with this condition, a resource TE ANAU — A Southland consent was needed before payout to owners farmer already in mediation work commenced. over land clearing is now Consent also had to be WELLINGTON — This year’s gun buyback under investigation after being sought if drainage altered and amnesty cost more to run than was paid accused of trying to drain a where water flowed into, out to firearms owners. wetland. within or out of a wetland. Just over $2.4m was paid out to gun Winter grazing activist Due to its ongoing owners who handed in their firearms as part Angus Robson complained to investigation, Environment of the buyback, while the total cost of the regional council Environment Southland wouldn’t say scheme was $6.2m. Southland saying he believed whether consent had been Administrative costs outweighed the the farmer was draining a issued to Chartres, but the money spent on taking dangerous guns out wetland area which was next council’s online map showed of circulation. to a paddock used for intensive there were no consents issued It is the second time the police have winter grazing. in the vicinity of the wetland. run a firearms buyback and amnesty since Wetlands are important as The slow pace of the changes to gun laws in the wake of the they clean the water that flows council’s investigation has Christchurch mosque attacks. into them and support high frustrated Robson, especially This time the targets were pump action concentrations of wildlife. INVESTIGATION ONGOING: Activist Angus Robson (inset) as he had previously come centrefire rifles, pistol carbine conversion In June, Robson supplied believes the farmer is draining the wetland. RNZ pictures under fire for not sharing the kits, and of course, semi-automatic rifles. Environment Southland with location of winter grazing The police initially estimated anywhere a link to video footage of fresh Environment Southland said plans, along with the Resource breaches with the council. between 2200 and 2800 firearms would be earthworks surrounding a its “investigation is ongoing”. Management Act, came into Robson thought handed in during the six-month buyback and wetland close to Lake Te Anau Last year the Southland play when determining if there Environment Southland amnesty, and as such, $15.5m was set aside and the Eglinton River. District Council obtained an had been a breach. should have immediately for the exercise. He said the footage showed interim court order to stop The National Environmental issued an abatement or But the final figures were far more drains removing water from Chartres clearing his land. Standards for Freshwater sit enforcement order and modest. Police collected 1078 firearms, and within the wetland and The council accused him of above the regional plans. required the landowner $6.2m was spent running the buyback and diverting water from entering. causing irreparable damage A Ministry for the to close off the drain, by amnesty. Farmer Peter Chartres to flora and fauna when Environment spokesperson damming the outlet, while the Just over $2.4m was spent paying denied he had broken he cleared 800 hectares of told RNZ drains dug before the matter was investigated. compensation to firearms owners, while the Southland’s rules. manuka to make room for standards came into force were Robson was also worried rest, the police say, was spent on things like “I can confirm that I have pasture on his 8800ha farm. defined as infrastructure and the wetland may have been staffing, information and communications recently cleaned out existing Rules governing drains and any earthworks had to comply sprayed with weed killer technology, information and advertising drains running alongside a wetlands are complicated in with certain conditions. after he noticed one area was campaigns, and other administrative costs. wetland along State Highway Southland as two regional These included a discoloured. He has made a Act Party justice spokesperson Nicole 94. These ditches were plans are in place — a requirement to notify the second complaint about this. McKee said those figures were concerning. originally dug in 1936 by my Regional Water Plan, and a council 10 days prior to Asked about spraying, “I think that it is a waste of taxpayers’ grandfather. proposed Regional Land and commencing work, and a Chartres told RNZ to speak money,” McKee said. “Maintenance of existing Water Plan. condition that drains could to Environment Southland. “That could have been better utilised drains is permitted in terms of Environment Southland’s not be deeper, relative to Environment Southland said by police being out there on the front line, the Southland Water and Land acting compliance manager the wetland’s water level, its investigation into this tackling organised crime.” — RNZ Plan,” he said. Glen McMurdo said both than they were before. If the complaint is also ongoing.

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PROBUS Club of Gisborne our affiliation fees sent there, Combined, which in March there was unrest by many 2017 was renamed Gisborne clubs in New Zealand because Combined Club affiliated to Australia had plans to build a Friendship New Zealand, has mighty new administration office celebrated its 25th anniversary. and our fees were set to rise to “Formed in 1996, our Probus pay for it,” Mrs Casey said. Club was sponsored by the “Then we had the opportunity Rotary clubs of Gisborne and to break away and cease Gisborne West,” life member functioning as Probus. Jan Casey said at the group’s “A vote was taken in 2017 celebration luncheon at throughout New Zealand to be Bushmere Arms. affiliated to Friendship New “The basic purpose was to Zealand Incorporated with our provide regular meetings and fees remaining the same.” fellowship for retired and “Therefore a name change semi-retired men and women was in order and we opted who appreciate and value for Gisborne Combined Club opportunities to meet others of — affiliated to Friendship a similar level of interest, enjoy New Zealand Incorporated. hearing guest speakers and In hindsight, and in my visiting places and organisations opinion,perhaps we could have of specific appeal to members. come up with a better name. “The first Probus Club was “I would like to thank all past formed in Great Britain in 1965 presidents, secretaries and under Rotary sponsorship. The treasurers for doing a grand job. first Probus Club in Australasia “All committee members was formed in Kapiti Coast in perform their duties well and 1974,” Mrs Casey said. have fun. “The local meetings were held “Our past and present life at the RSA for a donation of members are Ngaire Tait, $300 per year. Since then we Barbara Fisher, Alan Officer and have met at the Cosmopolitan me. Club and now enjoy the facilities “To the present office-bearers of the Kahutia Bowling Club for thank you for serving, and to our a more favourable charge. The present members, thank you for SILVER CELEBRATION: Gisborne Combined Friendship Group members Errol Turbitt, Jan Casey and parking is much better and not supporting the club.” Jan Croskery prepare to cut the cake to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary. Picture supplied having to manage steps or lifts is a bonus. “To form the club an invitation was sent and an advert put in The Gisborne Herald asking Importance of a medical alarm people to attend a meeting held at the RSA on Tuesday, THE August meeting of the Bay to Kotemaori. October 1, 1996. The certificate Gisborne Combined Friendship She spoke to members about of accreditation was issued the Group was held recently at the importance of having a same day. The first organising the Kahutia Bowling Club and 24-hour medical alarm in their committee chairman from president Noelene McDougall senior years. Rotary was Dave Marr. welcomed a decent crowd on a The Friendship Group meet on “Over the years we have had cold winter’s day. the first Wednesday of the month a wonderful variety of guest The St John Telecare Home at Kahutia Bowling Club, Cobden speakers who have informed, Health representative Vic Purll Street at 9.45am. demonstrated and entertained was the guest speaker. Meetings commence with on many subjects. The trips Vic covers the area from Hicks morning tea. out and about have always been enjoyed by those who participate. Thank you to all the HAPPY TO HELP: Vic Purll, far right, shows a medical alarm to Tony organisers of these. Barton and Dianne Robinson. Picture supplied “Because Probus was administered by Australia and Around the Women’s Institutes

JULY Brenda Allen was the lucky winner of a Our members sadly note the passing one hour away from Invercargill. Christmas table centrepiece. of Joy Scott, a former member of Puha The Hump Ridge Track is a three-day Frasertown Colleen Scott won with her three Women’s Intitute. loop from Tuatapere along the south best flowers and the raffle was won by coast and up to the sub-alpine zone of Frasertown Women’s Institute held a Lorraine Horsfield. Turanganui the Hump Ridge. mid-winter Christmas meeting that was Margaret showed a mini primus gas attended by seven members and two Poverty Bay Thirteen members of Turanganui WI bottle that is used to heat water and visitors. met at Kerry’s Cafe in Lytton West to food. As everything has to be carried in Christchurch’s Debbie Scott and President Alison Crawford and Judy celebrate their 37th birthday. The group a backpack, the mini primus is perfect Sharon Ward from Napier had never Ball of Turanganui Women’s Institute enjoyed a lovely roast meal. because it is light. met each other or any Frasertown recently travelled to Napier to attend The heaviest and most important item members before. Even so, the two visitors an exhibition, Women’s Institutes in Puha is the wet weather gear. thoroughly enjoyed the meeting. Hawke’s Bay, held at MTG Hawke’s Huts along the Hump Ridge Track The thought for the month was “the Bay, the museum, theatre and gallery in Seventeen members of Puha Women’s vary from basic to large and well fitted- manner of giving is worth more than the Napier. Institute were welcomed by President out. gift”. Thirty-six exhibits were on display and Betty Thompson to the July meeting to Margaret described the track and Members provided their own mid- ranged from the minutes of the first WI celebrate Puha’s 90th birthday. scenery as amazing and said it was great winter Christmas lunch and there was a meeting to be held in New Zealand to Each member received a national to be walking in our own country. great selection of dishes to choose from. various institute banners and tablecloths, newsletter recording the events of the Members enjoyed listening to Margaret Small homemade gifts were exchanged some on loan from the Wairoa Museum. 100th national AGM held at Te Papa. who is well known from her years of and there were many delighted and Alison and Judy were fascinated by The roll call was “what did you do with nursing in the Waikohu and Gisborne surprised faces around the room. the large cumbersome Omatua spinning your wedding dress?” areas. The tables were then cleared for bingo. wheel on display and a photo of Miss Many were altered to be ballgowns As this was a special day, a birthday Patsy Hine was the caller and the game Anna Elizabeth Jerome Spencer, who and later shortened for cabaret evenings. cake was cut by president Betty and provided plenty of laughter and fun. introduced WI’s to New Zealand, using it. Others made lovely lacy dolls clothes and birthday girl Lois Proudfoot. The lovely Joanne Liew won the first three The photo is from the Women’s Institute christening gowns while some are still cake was made by Rachel Crawford. games and was rewarded with several booth at the New Zealand and South wrapped in tissue paper. Visitors came from other institutes and mini chocolate bars. At the end of bingo, Seas International exhibition in Dunedin, Margaret Parsons came to the July the special guest was Ying Foon. everyone received a chocolate bar, which November 1925 — May 1926. Also meeting to share her experiences of The group enjoyed a beautiful meal made for a special time for sharing. on display were home dyes from New walking tracks in the South Island. prepared by Alison Crawford and Betty Four members attended Puha WI’s Zealand plants 1930-1940 and recipes for She showed many photographs taken and served by Christine, Kath and 90th birthday meeting in Gisborne. dyeing using plants. on her last trek, which was on a route Margaret of Turanganui WI. 18 TELEVISION The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 TUESDAY—WEDNESDAY’S TELEVISION GUIDE

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A once- 8.30 UFO Witness PG Don’t Relocate Hours MVLC 0 Spaces 7pm Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) celebrated kid detective, 9.30 Lindbergh Kidnapping: 3pm Tipping Point 8.30 The House That 100K 8.30 Massive Engineering 4pm Te Karere Built 7.30 The Breakdown Mistakes PGC now an adult, continues Mysteries At The 4.30 Extreme Cake 9.30 Escape To The Chateau: 8.30 Aotearoa Rugby Pod 9.30 Mighty Machines PGL to solve trivial mysteries Museum PG Makers 3 0 Ben mixes Make Do And Mend 9pm Masterplan 10pm Mighty Machines PG until a naive client 10.30 Alien Highway PG his love of tattoos and 10.30 Forged In Fire: Beat The 10pm Rugby Heaven 10.30 NCIS MV brings him his first 11.25 Naked And Afraid XL MLC baking in a wedding Judges PGC 11pm NPC Cup (RPL) Bay of 11.30 Ax Men ML murder case. Adam WEDNESDAY 11.30 Mysteries At The Plenty v Tasman. WEDNESDAY Brody, Sophie Nelisse. 12.15 How It’s Made PG cake; a cake replica of Museum PGC a Cornish ship; a Pride WEDNESDAY 12.30 Wheel Of Fortune 10.15 How To Build A Girl 16LSC 12.40 How Do They Do It? PG WEDNESDAY 1am Jeopardy! Festival cake. 1am NPC Cup (RPL) 2020 Comedy. Beanie 1.05 Expedition Unknown PG 12.30 Jamie’s Quick And Easy Auckland v Canterbury. 1.20 Border Security M Feldstein, Alfie Allen. 1.55 Gold Rush PG 5pm The Chase 0 Food 3am NPC Cup (RPL) Taranaki v 1.45 Mighty Machines PG WEDNESDAY 2.45 Naked And Afraid XL M 1am Gino’s Italian Escape: 2.35 Hawke’s Bay. Massive Engineering 12am The Doorman 16V 2020 3.35 Bering Sea Gold PG BRAVO Islands In The Sun Mistakes PGC 1.30 PGC 5am The Breakdown Action. Ruby Rose, Jean 4.25 Homestead Rescue PG 5.30 Shark Tank PG Jade Fever 3.30 Counting Cars PG 2am The Cold Case Files MCV 6am NPC Cup (RPL) Reno. 5.15 Aussie Salvage 6.30 Botched By Nature PG 3 4.20 NCIS MV 3am New Zealand From Above Wellington v Northland. 5.10 Prison First And Last 24 1.35 The Furies 18VL 2019 Horror. Squad PG 7.30 Rich Kids Go Skint M 4am Escape To The Chateau: 8am All Blacks v Hours MVLC Airlie Dodds, Linda Ngo. 6.05 How Do They Do It? PG 8.30 The Real Housewives Of Make Do And Mend Australia (HLS) 6am Jeopardy! 3am The Fanatic 18VLC 2019 6.30 How It’s Made PG Beverly Hills M 5am Mysteries At The 8.15 South Africa v British 6.25 Wheel Of Fortune Thriller. John Travolta, 6.55 House Hunters Museum PGC 9.30 Killer Couples M And Irish Lions (HLS) 6.45 Pawn Stars PG Devon Sawa. Renovation PG 3 6am Sarah Off The Grid 7.10 Storage Wars PG 10.30 Snapped PG 7am Jamie’s Quick And Easy 8.30 NPC Cup (RPL) Manawatu 4.29 Hunt For The Truth MVLSC 7.45 House Hunters 7.35 Ax Men ML 11.25 Buried In The Backyard Food v Counties Manukau. 2016 Thriller. Willa Ford, International PG 8.25 Border Security M M 3 7.30 Gino’s Italian Escape: 10.30 NPC Cup (RPL) Otago v Tilky Jones. 8.10 House Hunters 8.50 Counting Cars PG WEDNESDAY Islands In The Sun Southland. 6.04 Dark Waters MLC 2019 International PG 8am New Zealand From Above 9.40 Prison First And Last 24 12.15 Infomercials 3 12.30 Aotearoa Rugby Pod Drama. Mark Ruffalo, Anne 8.35 Top Gear: The Races PG 9am James Martin’s Great Hours MVLC 10am Judge Jerry 3 1pm The Breakdown 10.30 NCIS MV Hathaway. 9.25 Fast N’ Loud PG British Adventure 2pm Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) 8.09 Knives Out ML 2019 Drama. 10.20 UFO Witness PG 10.30 Botched By Nature PG 3 10am Jade Fever PGC 11.30 Pawn Stars PG 2.15 Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) Daniel Craig, Chris 11.15 Lindbergh Kidnapping: 11.25 Snapped PG 3 10.30 Mysteries At The Noon Jeopardy! 2.30 Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) 12.25 Wheel Of Fortune Evans. Mysteries At The 12.25 Buried In The Backyard M Museum PGC 11.30 Forged In Fire: Beat The 2.45 Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) 12.50 Massive Engineering 10.15 Book Club MLSC 2018 Museum PG 3 Judges PGC 3pm Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) Mistakes PGC Comedy. Diane Keaton, 12.10 How It’s Made PG 1.25 The Real Housewives Of 12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing 3.15 Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) 1.40 Mighty Machines PG Jane Fonda. 12.35 How Do They Do It? PG 3 New York City M Spaces 3.30 South Africa v British 2.05 Mighty Machines PG 11.58 The Night Clerk 16VLSC 1.05 Expedition Unknown PG 2.30 Prison First And Last 24 2.25 Million Dollar Listing 1.30 Escape To The Chateau: And Irish Lions (HLS) 2020 Drama. 2pm Naked And Afraid XL M NY PG 3 Make Do And Mend Hours MVLC 3.45 First XV Rugby (RPL) 3.20 Ax Men ML 1.28 Thank You For Your 2.55 Aussie Salvage 3.25 Keeping Up With The 2.30 The House That 100K Central North Island 4.10 Jeopardy! Service 16VLSC 2017 Drama. Squad PG 3 Built Kardashians PG 3.30 Hope For Wildlife Semi-final: St Peter’s v 4.35 Wheel Of Fortune 3.18 Bloodshot MVLSC 2020 3.50 Gold Rush PG 4.30 Love It Or List It 3 4.30 Giada Entertains Whanganui Collegiate. 5pm Storage Wars PG Action. 4.45 Homestead Rescue PG 5.30 Shark Tank PG 5pm Giada At Home 5.30 First XV Rugby Revision 5.30 Pawn Stars PG 5.06 Bel Canto 16V 2018 Drama. 5.40 Fast N’ Loud PG KEY 0 3 (HLS) (RPL) (DLY) 16 18 Closed captions; Repeat; Highlights; Replay; Delayed; Approved for persons 16 years or over; Approved for persons 18 years or over; 10Aug21 Compiled by C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 KIDS PAGE 19 k id zonly

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NOTICE BOARD Public Notices HOME & LEISURE Firewood Readers Readers Readers Readers Bargains Bargains Bargains Bargains Entertainment AWAPUNI EARLY Firewood PINE, 2nd grade split LEARNERS wood, 4m3, $120. Ph 3PCE dark brown LITTLE ones plastic LYTTON High uni- SET of 5 5 stud Avanti ANNUAL GENERAL 862 8876. leather lounge suite, 2 playschool slide, suit form jacket, large, as alloy mag rims, 14", off MEETING MANUKA GOLD chairs, good cond, sofa 1-4yrs $40. Child’s new $50. Skirt, unworn, Telstar, $80 set. Set of 4 ODEON 5 a little worn, $475. 2 seesaw, suit 2-6yrs $25. waist 82cm $40. Skirt, Brews Belgian ale 129 Awapuni Road WOODSTOCK 2yrs Phone 867 3339 blue leather arm chairs, 2x hammocks, good 72cm, excell cond $30. glasses, unused, in box Saturday, September dry. Pine Gold, kiln Work Wanted $100ea. Ph 021504 818. order $40 the pair. Set 2x size 14 polo shirts $30. Pogo stick $25. BLACK WIDOW (M) 4th 2021 at 5pm dried, 027 455 3722. of 4 brews Belgian ale $50 for both. Ph 021 Volter 1700w vacuum TUE, WED 10.45am, BLACK & Decker glasses in box $30. 0212 8882. cleaner, $60 frim. Vax 3.15pm, 8.20pm carpenters apron, 500 w Public Notices ALL tree removals, tree Mans Boy London steam mop $40. Mans CRANSTON ACADEMY trimming, greenwaste x 1100 long belt, $40. collectors watch $40. MANS watch $20. Boy London watch, (M) WED 10.30am Vision skateboard, Ladies watch $25. JUNGLE CRUISE (M) removed, 027 466 8201. Ph 0210 287 9311. collectors $40. Ladies 1007mm long, good Pokemon Pekachu watch $25. Mans watch TUE, WED 10.30am, ASAP Tree Work. watch $25. Set of 5 5 1.10pm, 5.50pm, cond, $55. Gas bottle, 2X pet beds & blanket $20. Ph 021 028 79311. 8.30pm Removal, chipping & $50. Large shark hooks $25. 2x hammocks, stud Avanti alloy mag OLD (M) stump grinding. Ph x6 $30 set. Overalls, $40pr. Harry Potter set, rims for Ford Telstar, MANS Jeep Renegade TUE, WED 1.30pm, 6pm 0274 485 188. blue, with shirts, chest in box $25. Ph 0210 $80 the set, no offers. 21spd mountain bike SNAKE EYES: 45mm, small, both $25. 287 9331. Ph 0210 287 9311. with rock shocks, all G.I. JOE ORIGINS (M) MESSY GARDEN?? Ph 863 0010. new parts, $160 firm. TUE, WED 1pm, 8.30pm 2X hammocks $40ea. VAX steam mop $30. Milazo freestyle BMX, SPACE JAM: A NEW "Let us do it for you." Philips DVD video New reel of TV cable Ph 027 659 2915. good order, $60 firm. LEGACY (PG) TUE, WED cambow with cords, $60. Philips DVD video Girls Raleigh Bella 20" 10.30am, 3.30pm, 6pm remote, $80 firm. Ph combo, cords & remote BMX $30. Volter SPIRIT UNTAMED (G) Situations Vacant only, 021 0287 9311. $90. Deluxe fondue TUE, WED 3.45pm Pulstar 1700w vacuum desert set, still in box cleaner, $60. Ph 021 THE JUSTICE OF MANS Jeep Renegade $40. Nicer Dicer, still in BUNNY KING (M) 21spd mountain bike 0287 9311. TUE, WED 10.45am, box, $40. Ipad holder $160 firm. Milazo with clock $30. Pogo 1pm, 6pm freestyle BMX $80 ono, AT YOUR SERVICE THE MISFITS (M) TUE, stick $25. Ph 0210 287 WED 3.50pm, 8.20pm no offers under $60. 9311. THE SUICIDE SQUAD Girls Raleigh Bella 20" (R16) BMX $35. Child’s Private Escorts TUE, WED 12.20pm, RUNNERS AND plastic Playschool slide, SKATEBOARD, 3pm, 5.40pm, 8.20pm child’s 50mm, good suit 1-4yrs $40. Child’s NEW Asian lady in BOOK ONLINE NOW! RELIEVERS WANTED seesaw, good order, suit cond, $15. Plant pots, WWW.ODEONGISBORNE.CO.NZ x20, ceramic and town, massage service. 2-6yrs $25. Ph 021 028 Ph 022 4732 904. Times may vary The Gisborne Herald 79311. plastic, $5ea. Guitar, 6 subject to late changes are looking for Runners and Relievers. steel strings, 1000cc, QUEEN bed, double long $40. Coffee table, Having a ALL AREAS mattress, radio in 900 x 400, steel frame garage sale Public Notices headboard, $200. Ph & legs $25. Ph 863 Saturday? Please call the Circulation Department 868 1448. 0010. Deadline to advertise is TE WHANAU-A- on 869 0620 to find out more. 2pm Thursday. TAUPARA TRUST NOMINATIONS FOR TRUST BOARD MEMBERSHIP Stand Two of the current trustees, Mrs Hine Out August and Dr Pare Have you lost Keiha will retire by Give your rotation. advertisement The remaining Trustees a boost with a invite Nominations a furry family from members of the HIGHLIGHTER Whanau for suitably experienced and For only $9.00 extra qualified candidates to (incl GST) fill the vacancies. member? ph 869 0601 Both Mrs August and Dr Keiha have given notice that they shall be offering themselves for nomination. Application forms are available from: Te Whanau-A-Taupara Trust office PO Box 847 Gisborne 4040 Cnr Reads Quay and Lowe Street, 1st Floor, Nga Wai e Rua Building, Gisborne 4010 Tel/Fax 06 863 2959 Email: tewhanauatauparatrust @gmail.com Nomination forms must be received by the Secretary no later than 5pm, Monday 30th August 2021. Focus On Confirmation of nominations can be The Land made by email poll. Farming news and local profi les. Having Wednesdays and a garage Saturdays in your sale Gisborne Herald Saturday? Deadline

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BEAST UNLEASHED: Steve Allan aboard his Honda CBR1000. Allan was runner-up to multiple beach racing national champion Daniel Fogarty in the open class.

NO STOPPING THE BUCK HERE: Buck Atkins and his KTM 250SX-F proved unbeatable in the Beach Racing Nationals held at Makorori. Atkins won all three races ahead of Ben Logan in the 0-250cc class.

GOING FOR GOAL: Gisborne Thistle striker Jimmy Somerton’s aerial ON ALL FOURS: Dontage Ifan was among a small field of effort is stopped ATV riders who turned on entertaining racing from which Ian by North End Newman emerged the class champion. goalkeeper Dave Luke in a Central Federation EYES ON THE League football BALL: John Berry match at Childers lines up a shot Road Reserve. using the rest in Both teams the Burnie Hart played their part Memorial snooker in a tight affair tournament played won 4-3 by the on the Cossie Club home side. tables. Right, Sam Martin stares down a red.

PICTURES BY LIAM CLAYTON, PAUL RICKARD AND REBECCA GRUNWELL These and other photographs are available for sale at The Gisborne Herald or online — photo-sales.gisborneherald.co.nz

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Thousands of people poured through the Event Centre over the weekend to check out the Gisborne Home & Lifestyle Expo organised by The Gisborne Herald. Above left, displaying their sweet treats are Monica Jones and Sandra Parker of The Stone Studio NZ. Left, Jill Wallis and Trudi Roe at the Gisborne Citizens Advice Bureau stall. Right, Donna Lipinski in front of a range of artwork offered by Coastal Vision The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 RACING 23 Racing days over for talented jumper Jackfrost CHRISTCHURCH — Brian Anderton wanted property undergoing rehab. While the gelding has remained sound, his “He is nice and sound, and is still well in to do the best thing by his old mate Jackfrost, “He went to Australia to run in the National and comeback form has been less than ideal, finishing himself, but his racing days are over.” so he has retired the talented jumper after his we had to scratch him,” Anderton said. last in all but one of five runs this preparation, Bred by Anderton in partnership with his disappointing return to racing. “He damaged a ligament when he was and the decision was made to call time on wife Lorraine, Jackfrost was raced by the vocal Two years ago the 11-year-old gelding headed schooling, but he had stem cell treatment and had his career after he tailed the field home in the Frosty’s Shoutin The Beers Syndicate, for who he to Victoria to try to plunder some of their rich the right time to get over it.” Sydenham Hurdles (3100m) at Riccarton last won six races on the flat before he transitioned to jumping features, however, his campaign was cut Pleased with his progress, it was decided to Saturday. jumping where he won five of his 11 starts, and short when he injured a ligament in training. give Jackfrost one final preparation, but Anderton, “He didn’t have that zest this time around,” placed in four others. He returned to New Zealand where he who trains in partnership with his son Shane, was Anderton said. “I kept thinking he would come to His career was highlighted by victories in underwent stem cell surgery and spent time at adamant that he would be retired at the first sign it, but after two dismal runs over fences at Timaru the Grand National Hurdles (4200m) and Great part-owner John “Coaster” Howes’ Canterbury of any issue. and Christchurch we have decided to retire him. Northern Hurdle (4200m). — NZ Racing Desk

Canterbury races at Riccarton Park Wednesday Jetbet 6 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 Q. 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 PL6 5-10 Selections 4 87354 Takeiteasy (6) 58.5 51 B Murray 10 8s625 Trekolure (14) 56.5 52 T Jonker 3 — Original Gangster SCRATCHED 9 Hoteliers Challenge 4.04 Race 1: FANTASY FLIGHT, RITESAIDZED, REMARX 5 0434 Vanguard (8) 58.5 51 R Elliot 11 6 Aine Beag (4) 56.5 46 K Kwo 4 23641 St Andre (6) 58.5 71 J Lowry 6 20s69 Castle Black (7) 58.5 45 12 700s8 Hit The Diff (9) 56.5 45 S J Macnab $10,000, maiden, 1200m Race 2: VANGUARD, FORT WILLIAM, SPINDLESHANKS 5 63616 Way Above (1) 57.5 69 T Comignaghi K Chowdhoory (a1) 13 90s86 No Rigmarole (5) 56.5 45 6 69s12 Anjameme (2) 55.5 69 K Asano (a) 1 049 Galaxy Power (9) 58.5 49 K Mudhoo Race 3: BAK DA MASTER, THE ROLLING STONE, 7 s8954 Spindleshanks (2) 56.5 50 C Johnson S D Khetoo (a3) 7 41559 Pinhead (7) 55.5 65 S D Khetoo (a3) 2 44756 Seraphic (6) 58.5 49 B Murray COUNTRY BUMPKIN 8 96s08 Summer Night (4) 56.5 45 T Thornton 14 500s Page Three (8) 56.5 45 T Moseley 8 s8910 Tuilana (5) 55 68 K Mudhoo 3 Mackenzie Chief (13) 58.5 47 Race 4: KING KHAN, CHOICE MOMENT, LOVINGYOURWORK 9 56800 Pearl Davone (4) 54 57 E Nicholas (a3) K Asano (a) Race 5: HUSK, ALJAY, ECHO BAY 3 Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 12.32 5 Nautical Ins. Duke Of Gloucester Cup 1.42 10 0s407 Holy Loch (9) 54 55 C Johnson 4 60s Wild Rover (12) 58.5 47 T Moseley Race 6: SO MUCH MOUR, ANJAMEME, THE GROWLER $20,000, 0-2 win stp, 4150m $22,500, rating 65 benchmark*, 1800m 5 7 Gladroy (8) 58.5 46 C Johnson Race 7: CHILLY FILLY, DESERT MAGIC, CONFESSIONAL 1 22204 Country Bumpkin (3) 69.5 74 7 McMillan Equine 2.54 6 Senor Duke (11) 58.5 45 L Callaway 1 01323 Deels Done (3) 70 65 Nick Smith (am) 7 08932 Movie Star (4) 56.5 53 K Williams Race 8: THE COSSACK, RICHARD OF YORKE, 2 26F51 Bak Da Master (8) 68.5 69 2 2213 Aljay (9) 69.5 64 S MacNab (am) $27,500, rating 74 benchmark, 1000m CHIEF SEQUOYAH M Roustoby (1) 8 06303 Gallery Girl (5) 56.5 51 T Comignaghi 3 s0315 Husk (11) 69 63 C Isdale (am) 1 88177 Celine (3) 59 76 M Gestain (a3) 9 09684 Sheza Pro (10) 56.5 50 T Jonker Race 9: GALLERY GIRL, MOVIE STAR, MACKENZIE CHIEF 3 70545 Suffice To Say (7) 68.5 69 4 37721 Redford (5) 69 63 (am) 2 35222 Desert Magic (9) 59 72 E Nicholas (a3) 10 00s86 Fleurissimo (2) 56.5 49 L Allpress Race 10: TAPPY’S ONE, MISS TAVI, VERRY FLASH 4 51s80 Tell Me More (6) 68.5 69 S Phelan 5 16L So Call Me (14) 69 63 3 26481 Confessional (4) 58.5 75 W Papier (a3) 5 23182 Carnaby (10) 67 59 S Fannin 11 s0646 Lady Modena (1) 56.5 49 R Mudhoo (a1) 6 00521 Nedwin (10) 68.5 62 L J Zydenbos (am) 4 s1666 So Natural (8) 57 68 T Comignaghi 6 723PP Pierian Spring (9) 67 59 J Seivwright 12 Pendoro (14) 56.5 45 W Papier (a3) 7 43576 Are You Cereal (12) 68 61 (am) 5 156s8 Spring Blossom (5) 56.5 71 L Callaway 1 South Island Racing Awards 17/9 11.27 7 6P32L The Rolling Stone (5) 67 59 13 Savusavu Princess (16) 56.5 45 8 0s137 Echo Bay (2) 68 61 L E Kennedy (am) 6 38169 Linedanceking (7) 56.5 67 T Jonker E Nicholas (a3) $15,000, maiden hurdle, 3100m 8 12363 Son Of Anna Kay (1) 67 57 M B Gillies 9 52215 Master Courtsman (2) 67 52 9 17449 Reliably Perky (4) 67.5 64 7 7140s Glorious Ocean (10) 56 70 14 Shesofabulous (3) 56.5 45 K Kwo 1 403L2 Bullitt (5) 68 60 N Downs (2) 10 87P44 Oxymoron (4) 65 55 Michelle Cameron (am) 8 s2121 Chilly Filly (1) 55.5 69 L Allpress 15 0s770 Shutthefrontdoor (15) 56.5 45 R Cuneen 2 89s02 Redesdale (4) 68 52 S Phelan 10 37108 Jimmy Who (1) 67.5 60 C M Lunn (am) 9 35s10 Infared (6) 54 61 S D Khetoo (a3) 16 Turmoil (7) 56.5 45 K Chowdhoory (a1) 3 90655 Ritesaidzed (3) 68 52 H McNeill 4 Elmwood Trading Co 1.07 11 6s492 All Black Magic (8) 67 59 D B Frye (am) 10 5697s Walkthisswey (2) 54 60 F Lazet (a4) 12 86333 Magic Ivan (13) 67 59 B R Yuill (am) 10 Lindauer 4.36 4 P4847 Francis Drake (1) 68 50 $10,000, maiden, 1600m 8 Hospitality NZ St Grand National 3.29 5 9s0F7 Remarx (6) 68 50 E Farr 13 44050 Wannabe ‘n’ Paris (7) 66.5 60 $32,500, open handicap, 2000m 6 16230 Mr Fahrenheit (8) 68 50 1 38252 King Khan (6) 58.5 54 L Allpress M Northcott (am) $75,000, premier open hurdle, 4200m 7 9s066 Whereabouts (7) 68 50 2 74227 Kenki (12) 58.5 53 E Nicholas (a3) 14 84009 Super Tap (6) 66.5 59 G Duncan (am) 1 53531 Ritani (1) 60 90 K Asano (a) 1 s3121 The Cossack (5) 68.5 93 S Phelan 8 15136 Fantasy Flight (2) 66 57 3 60564 Maxwell (11) 58.5 50 D Bothamley 15 73565 Youneverknow (15) 66.5 59 (am) 2 080s0 Nomen Ludi (4) 60 86 L Allpress 4 546s6 Top Guy (2) 58.5 48 K Williams 2 4L033 Aigne (6) 67 90 S Fannin 3 24525 Gold’nguru (8) 58 82 C Campbell 2 West Fitzroy Apartments 11.57 5 06s76 Case Study (3) 58.5 47 K Asano (a) 6 Haase Marshall Drainage 2.17 3 31141 Chief Sequoyah (3) 65 85 E Farr 4 11114 Tappy’s One (6) 58 82 C Johnson 6 607s8 Cardboard Gangster (10) 58.5 45 4 63672 Beau Geste (4) 65 74 M B Gillies 5 80163 Verry Flash (3) 57 80 S J Macnab $27,500, rating 74 benchmark, 1500m $10,000, maiden, 2000m J Laking 5 62131 Richard Of Yorke (2) 65 74 M Roustoby 6 64473 Rosie Glow (7) 56.5 83 S D Khetoo (a3) 1 68532 Fort William (5) 58.5 53 K Asano (a) 7 80s0 Khant Reid (7) 58.5 45 M Gestain (a3) 1 22444 The Growler (8) 62.5 79 6 21134 Ringbolt (7) 65 72 H McNeill 7 11212 Miss Tavi (5) 54 78 K Williams 2 74227 Kenki (1) 58.5 53 8 s0342 Choice Moment (13) 56.5 53 C Johnson 2 11289 So Much Mour (3) 61 76 7 1s094 Kiddo (1) 65 70 8 53016 Standrews Masonic (9) 54 70 T Moseley 3 0s062 Ideal Warrior (3) 58.5 52 J Laking 9 00725 Lovingyourwork (1) 56.5 52 B Murray B Rogerson (a4) 8 70545 Suffice To Say (8) 65 68 J Seivwright 9 08607 Oceans Away (2) 54 65 E Nicholas (a3)

Wanganui greys at Hatrick Wednesday Jetbet 3 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 Pearsons Farms 12.23 5 racingtips.co.nz Final 1.16 8 51411 Big Time Versace 17.76 Lisa Cole 3 53263 Opawa Lyndsay 17.89 Marcie Flipp Race 1: ALLEGRO MADDIE, COOL FACES, DYNAMIC EMPIRE EMERGENCIES: 4 36184 Thrilling Maple nwtd S J Phillips $1900, C0, 305m $1950, C0, final, 305m 9 17s86 Kinetic Rebel 17.78 Kettlewell & Phillips 5 83865 Light Cruiser 17.91 Carol Morris Race 2: OSCAR’S REALITY, CHECK ME OUT, MISS MOSS 1 6 Blue Cod nwtd Carol Morris 1 747s3 Big Time Helena nwtd Peter Clark 10 65678 Gotcha Cooper 17.88 Sue Gommans 6 86333 Big Time Penny 17.76 Peter Clark Race 3: BIG TIME ANDY, BIG TIME SEATTLE, 2 8776 Midnight Moo nwtd Sammy Stone 2 33643 Hardcore Lisa nwtd Agent & Williams 7 68367 Lucy Lingers 18.01 John McInerney DANGEROUS EDGE 3 86787 Endless Style nwtd J & D Bell 3 48361 Tuff Dynamo 18.04 Bernie Mitchell 8 Hatrick Stakes 2.07 8 41664 Homebush Cool 18.07 John McInerney Race 4: PORCELAIN PANDA, BIG TIME ZINGER, KINA MAGIC 4 885 Big Time Lad nwtd Lisa Cole 4 86148 Highview Spud nwtd G & S Fredrickson $2800, C1, 520m EMERGENCIES: Race 5: TUFF DYNAMO, BIG TIME POKEMON, 5 547 Hardcore Spartan nwtd Agent & Williams 5 22584 Feel The Madness nwtd Sue Gommans 9 15288 Kinetic Angel 18.68 Kettlewell & Phillips 1 55742 Daddy Donny 30.53 A J Christiansen HIGHVIEW SPUD 6 5225F Oscar’s Reality nwtd K A Lincoln-Papuni 6 232 Highview Tigger nwtd G & S Fredrickson 10 24577 Pliskova 17.87 S E Hunt 7 33375 Check Me Out nwtd Sue Gommans 7 42321 Big Time Pokemon 17.96 Lisa Cole 2 21767 Stay Me Broke nwtd A J Christiansen Race 6: SO SEVERE, PRETTY BELINDA, MILO TONIGHT 3 43335 Big Time Cherry 31.04 Lisa Cole Race 7: BIG TIME VERSACE, ZARA CHEEBEE, 8 2 Miss Moss nwtd A J Christiansen 8 62822 Big Time Adison nwtd M S Clark 11 Accell Canine Therapy Heat 3.03 EMERGENCIES: 4 88136 Big Time Juicy 30.69 Lisa Cole CHOICE SISTER $2000, C1, heat, 305m 3 Lance Green Accountant 12.41 9 33375 Check Me Out nwtd Sue Gommans 5 56155 Big Time Clover 30.46 Lisa Cole Race 8: BLINKEN LILY, BIG TIME REHAN, BIG TIME CHERRY 6 615s1 Blinken Lily 30.02 G & S Fredrickson $3500, C0, 520m 10 66355 Dynamic Empire nwtd J & D Bell 1 47425 Opawa Jody 17.80 Marcie Flipp Race 9: ALFIE DAMAN, BIG TIME BLAIR, BIG TIME MELODY 7 55464 Big Time Scooter nwtd Lisa Cole 2 34343 Clansman Douglas 18.16 Robert Murray Race 10: OPAWA LYNDSAY, HARDCORE KOBE, 1 Super Gold nwtd Bill Hodgson 6 Palamountains Scientific Nutrition 1.33 8 67662 Big Time Rehan 30.50 Lisa Cole 3 18888 Homebush Jozie 17.92 John McInerney 2 52224 Big Time Andy nwtd Lisa Cole EMERGENCIES: BIG TIME PENNY $2100, C2, 305m 4 31255 Waiting Game 17.86 Wendy Kite 3 54537 Engine Room nwtd Maree Gowan 9 52858 Opawa Mason nwtd Marcie Flipp Race 11: BIG TIME JARRED, WAITING GAME, OPAWA JODY 5 12774 Shamrock Green 17.78 Carol Morris 4 Joan Jet nwtd Bill Hodgson 1 82643 Pretty Belinda 17.83 Wendy Kite 10 15688 Big Time Chase nwtd Fred Kite Race 12: JOHNY MOWHAWK, BIG TIME HAUTU, 6 787P3 Mitcham Liam 18.26 John McInerney 5 Dangerous Edge nwtd Bill Hodgson 2 62515 Big Time Tatum 17.56 Agent & Williams 7 74652 Big Time Jarred nwtd Agent & Williams MOTHER’S TOUCH 6 466 Eddie Everest nwtd G & S Fredrickson 3 61762 Big Time Lorna 17.88 Marcie Flipp 9 Lance Green Accountant Heat 2.26 8 84826 Homebush Mandy 17.66 Sue Gommans 7 Delphi’s Ace nwtd Bill Hodgson 4 78137 Adobe Spinner 17.79 K A Lincoln-Papuni $2000, C1, heat, 305m EMERGENCIES: 8 Big Time Seattle nwtd Lisa Cole 5 63233 So Severe 17.71 Carol Morris EMERGENCY: 6 11775 Kiosk 17.75 J & D Bell 1 13658 Big Time Blair 18.02 Lisa Cole 9 8744F Rainy River 17.63 S E Hunt 9 3582 Highview Anna nwtd G & S Fredrickson 7 42182 Milo Tonight 17.80 Lana Pearce 2 81867 Hardcore Kylie 17.82 Agent & Williams 10 64757 Alamein Graeme 17.96 Kettlewell & Phillips 8 63741 Summer Glee 17.66 John McInerney 3 52345 Big Time Melody 17.93 Brian Marsh 12 Book Your Function @ Hatrick Ht 3.20 4 Kernow Construction 12.58 EMERGENCIES: 4 27452 Alfie Daman 17.88 Peter Clark $2000, C1, 305m 9 87538 Elite Bubble 17.73 A L Frost 5 6s742 Alamein Sam 18.00 Kettlewell & Phillips $2000, C1, heat, 305m 10 78468 Opawa Violet 17.73 Marcie Flipp 6 42727 Opawa Cheap nwtd Marcie Flipp 1 38s67 Go Blue 17.96 Marcie Flipp 1 Welcome To Hatrick 12.06 1 75174 Big Time Zinger 18.11 Lisa Cole 7 75836 Homebush Millie nwtd John McInerney 2 36534 Kina Magic 18.03 A L Frost 2 35376 Adobe Brooke 18.20 Sue Gommans $1900, C0, 305m 7 Accell Canine Therapy 1.51 8 31355 Nutty Nuts 17.86 Marcie Flipp 3 23377 Mother’s Touch 17.69 J & D Bell 3 65444 Rapid Renegade 17.89 Richard Waite EMERGENCIES: 1 58657 Hardcore Pig nwtd Agent & Williams $2100, C2, 305m 4 62763 Hardcore Bart 18.04 Agent & Williams 4 57581 Porcelain Panda 17.78 Lana Pearce 9 57358 Ahuroa Whizz 18.46 Robert Murray 2 Wonder nwtd S J Phillips 5 58553 Big Time Hautu nwtd Brian Marsh 5 44433 Kinetic Bow 18.14 Kettlewell & Phillips 1 44653 Zara Cheebee 17.62 Marcie Flipp 10 68637 Paradox Prince 17.95 Bill Hodgson 3 66355 Dynamic Empire nwtd J & D Bell 6 23564 Big Time Carnage 18.10 Lisa Cole 2 76214 Choice Sister 17.77 Carol Morris 6 44422 Johny Mowhawk 17.91 David Denbee 4 45855 Flashback Fred nwtd Sammy Stone 7 77275 Al’s Witch 18.09 Lana Pearce 3 84521 Otis 17.69 K A Lincoln-Papuni 10 Kernow Construction Ht 2 2.44 7 62458 Homebush Sugar nwtd John McInerney 5 4327 Allegro Maddie nwtd Lisa Cole 8 22871 Al’s Loaded 17.94 Lana Pearce 4 68317 Marray Prince nwtd A J Christiansen 8 28544 Gotcha Max 17.89 D P Symes 6 37687 Feel The Charm nwtd Sue Gommans EMERGENCIES: 5 44612 True Testament 17.81 Bill Hodgson $2000, C1, heat, 305m EMERGENCIES: 7 73786 Tiny Taylee nwtd Sammy Stone 9 57358 Ahuroa Whizz 18.46 Robert Murray 6 78761 Homebush Maycee 17.90 John McInerney 1 35473 Hardcore Kobe 18.40 Agent & Williams 9 48384 Big Time Porsche nwtd M S Clark 8 8 Cool Faces nwtd A J Christiansen 10 28665 Ahuroa Lady 18.21 Robert Murray 7 76521 Hardcore Jet 17.72 Agent & Williams 2 43488 Opawa Gravel nwtd Marcie Flipp 10 47876 Punch On Ruby 17.78 John McInerney

Victoria races at Sandown Hillside Wednesday TAB doubles 3-4, 7-8 Trebles 2-3-4, 6-7-8 Quaddie 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 Selections 3 89s37 Tony Nicconi (6) 57.5 97 J Richards (a3) 7 29s44 Bricktop (5) 60.5 88 Ms M Lloyd (a3) 4 14996 Savvy Lad wn (4) 61.5 84 15 0s561 Magic Pippa w (9) 58 87 Race 1: FESTIVUS, BAGLIONI, TYCOON BUCKS 4 479s9 Fine Dane cdwn (1) 56 88 P Moloney 8 95142 Inkslinger dwn (13) 59 90 M Allen T Stockdale (a2) Ms C Gaudray (a3) 5 1390s Sapphire Crown dw (3) 54 96 C Williams Race 2: SIR KALAHAD, SAPPHIRE CROWN, ASHLOR 9 51s6 Too Viennese wn (14) 59 89 5 27789 Irish Playboy wn (3) 61 81 J Allen 16 s4s6s Try Pink (7) 58 83 W Price (a1.5) 6 6s214 Flying Finch dw (5) 54 86 C Newitt Ms A Kelly (a3) Race 3: AUF WEIDERSEHEN, HEIR TO THE THRONE, 6 16210 Jayrod Too cn (7) 61 87 J Richards (a3) EMERGENCY: 10 0s8s4 Toyetic w (10) 59 96 D Lane 7 11s22 Tuvalu t (6) 60.5 100 B Prebble 17 544s3 Awkward (11) 57.5 96 D Oliver LION’S SHARE 3 Ladbroke It 3.35 11 2149s Bossdom (2) 58 86 B Allen 8 6s112 Worsfold twb (9) 59.5 95 W Price (a1.5) Race 4: HE’S THE REAL DEEL, QUIET LUCKY, FLASH FLOOD $50,000, 3yo & up Benchmark 70, 2400m 12 s167s Harmony Nation (7) 58 86 B Prebble 9 64421 Diaquin dw (5) 58 90 Ms A Kelly (a3) 8 MRC Membership Renewal 6.30 Race 5: MR BRIGHTSIDE, AYAHUASCA, EAGLES CRAG 1 s7652 Raise You Ten w (10) 62 90 13 9216s Portobello Road (12) 56.5 86 $50,000, 3yo & up F&M Benchmark 70, Race 6: TUVALU, WORSFOLD, DIAQUIN J Richards (a3) Ms C Gaudray (a3) 7 Ladbrokes Easy Form 5.55 1000m Race 7: QUINTELLO, MAGIC PIPPA, ADKI 2 30783 Upswing wn (5) 61 93 B Melham 14 8s620 Swanky Cat dw (1) 56.5 87 J Bowditch $50,000, 3yo & up F&M Benchmark 64, Race 8: ZIAVERA, MOSSCON, LANI BANG BANG 3 13514 Heir To The Throne twn (11) 60.5 94 1 4s210 Button Express dw (14) 61 94 1300m Ms J Kah 5 IVE > Print 4.45 Ms A Kelly (a3) 1 1s5s0 Puckapunyal w (1) 61.5 89 2 16159 Archipeta Beach w (9) 59.5 90 J Mott 4 59455 Kings Full wn (6) 60.5 91 D Lane $50,000, 3yo & up Benchmark 70, 1600m 5 s0s55 Marchons Ensemble d (9) 60.5 94 L Neindorf (a2) 3 38s11 Mosscon dw (12) 59.5 94 L Neindorf (a2) T Stockdale (a2) 1 6s800 Global Gift dw (5) 62.5 89 J Richards (a3) 2 66200 Stravain w (17) 61.5 89 Ms C Hefel (a3) 4 s0660 Raven’s Blaze cdw (8) 59 85 J Noonan 1 Ladbrokes Same Race Multi 2.25 6 81690 Bondi Sands dw (3) 59 94 D Oliver 2 s0016 Mister Dynamix w (9) 61 89 C Robertson 3 546s7 Palumbo wn (6) 60.5 82 J Childs 5 8s427 Miss Starway dw (10) 58.5 90 7 81599 Hezafox wn (4) 59 90 J Mott $50,000, 3yo & up Class 1, 1500m 3 s1716 Nikau Spur tdwbn (3) 61 91 4 10091 Adki w (14) 60 88 T Nugent (a1.5) M Cartwright (a2) 8 79963 Aberlady w (8) 57.5 89 Ms A Kelly (a3) M Cartwright (a2) 5 228s6 Elidi n (8) 60 100 Ms A Kelly (a3) 6 48029 Write Enuff dw (2) 58.5 93 J McNeil 1 s6670 Baglioni (1) 58.5 91 C Williams 9 s4338 Lofty Heights dw (1) 57.5 95 B Mertens 4 4s9s9 Mr Cancun w (6) 60 86 L Neindorf (a2) 6 11s70 Delightful Hustler wn (5) 59.5 87 7 s17s2 Lani Bang Bang dw (6) 58 95 D Moor 2 31s33 Fuzz Buzz n (6) 57 100 D Moor 10 s8313 Auf Weidersehen dw (2) 57 96 C Newitt 5 5s211 Mr Brightside dw (1) 59 96 C Williams 3 41 Festivus d (4) 56.5 96 L Currie B Mertens 8 21116 Madame Bolli dw (5) 58 94 11 77301 Lion’s Share dw (7) 57 100 J Allen 6 161s0 Austrata t (2) 58.5 84 B Prebble 4 30654 Rippa Choice wn (3) 56.5 88 7 7s102 Zooming Zebra wb (4) 59.5 92 J Duffy J Richards (a3) 5 01 Shadow Hawk w (5) 56.5 97 C Newitt 4 Ladbrokes Bet Ticker 4.10 7 9s11s Eagles Crag dn (4) 58.5 86 Ms J Kah 8 5s7s1 Found Our Thrill w (12) 59 95 9 15097 Yosemite wn (3) 58 94 J Allen 8 s4517 Amfissa twn (7) 57 91 D Thornton 6 4s653 Tycoon Bucks w (2) 56 96 J McNeil $50,000, 3yo & up Benchmark 64, 1300m L German (a2) 10 22s22 Ziavera dwbn (4) 58 100 C Williams 7 05403 Koalabull (7) 54 86 Ms C Hefel (a) 9 s6351 Ayahuasca dwn (8) 56.5 100 D Yendall 9 — Lady Silvair SCRATCHED 11 10s Dream Effort d (1) 56.5 91 1 24126 Yeldarb w (11) 64 89 Ms T Hope (a2) 10 37s1 Quintello w (10) 59 89 J Richards (a3) Ms C Hefel (a3) 2 11749 No Change dwn (9) 63.5 88 6 Ladbrokes Punter Assist 5.20 2 Ladbrokes Cash In 3.00 11 143s5 Vitosha (2) 59 88 B Melham 12 62424 Zoupino w (11) 56.5 88 D Oliver 3 524s1 He’s The Real Deel dw (4) 63 100 $50,000, 3yo & up Benchmark 70, 1800m $50,000, 3yo & up Benchmark 84, 1000m Ms C Hefel (a3) 12 00003 Without Excuse wn (3) 59 88 M Poy 13 54083 Jungle Sensation dwn (7) 56 90 M Poy 1 s4660 Ashlor dw (2) 63 90 Ms T Hope (a2) 4 311s Flash Flood w (8) 62.5 92 J Richards (a3) 1 6s003 Tinandali (1) 62 83 M Cartwright (a2) 13 84s15 Gabeira w (15) 58.5 95 C Williams 14 49133 The Sisters dw (13) 55 87 2 51991 Sir Kalahad twn (4) 58.5 100 5 16061 Quiet Lucky dw (6) 62.5 90 Ms T Bull (a3) 2 s0057 Darlamax w (8) 61.5 81 J Mott 14 34613 No Shame w (13) 58.5 89 Ms C Gaudray (a3) Ms C Hefel (a3) 6 12008 Realeza w (3) 61.5 95 Ms M Julius (a3) 3 74649 Oh Mo w (2) 61.5 81 E Brown T Stockdale (a2) 15 23503 Tsushima d (15) 54 82 T Nugent (a1.5)

Legend: T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. M – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider. TV – Featured on Trackside TV. 24 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Australia humiliated Vettel DQ review ruled out Bundled out by Bangladesh in final T20 match MOTOR RACING a malfunctioning fuel system, “which would CRICKET by Adrian Warren, AAP Australian cricket team regardless of the have resulted in the ejection of fuel during personnel we’ve got here,” Wade said. FORMULA One stewards have rejected the race”, was to blame. SYDNEY — Acting captain Matthew Wade — who made just 20 runs in the Aston Martin’s request to review Sebastian Aston Martin had said at the time of the Wade says Australia’s batsmen must first four games — top scored on Monday Vettel’s disqualification from second place at disqualification that there should have been improve against spin bowling after his with a run-a-ball 22 with slow bowler the Hungarian Grand Prix after his car failed 1.44 litres left in the car, according to their team were dismissed for their lowest Shakib Al Hasan (4-9) and Mohammad a post-race fuel check. calculations. Twenty20 international total in a Saifuddin (3-12) Bangladesh’s chief The German, a four-time world champion, “In the original decision, the stewards only humiliating loss to Bangladesh. destroyers. was stripped of his 18 points after a required assumed the fact that there was not enough Chasing Bangladesh’s 8-122, Australia Al Hasan’s haul helped him become the litre of fuel could not be extracted following fuel in the tank. The question of what caused lost 8-24 to be bowled out for 62 in just second bowler to take 100 T20I wickets. the August 1 race. that situation was left out of consideration,” 13.4 overs and crash to a 60-run defeat Ben McDermott (17 off 16) was the only The disqualification meant Mercedes’ the governing body said in its ruling. in their series’ fifth and final match in other Australian to make double figures. seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton “The F1 Technical Regulations Dhaka on Monday. Australia’s highest score of the T20I inherited the position and increased his unequivocally calls for a remaining amount of Australia’s previous lowest score was 79 series in Bangladesh was 121. overall lead over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen one litre and does not allow any exceptions against England in Southampton in 2005 “I think the reality is we know we need to eight points from six. under which circumstances or for what in just the second T20I played. to get better at spin, myself included,” The FIA said Aston Martin had discovered reasons it could be dispensed with.” — AAP The 4-1 series loss was the same result Wade said. as last month’s T20I games in the West “There’s a lot of players in this team Indies. that we need to find a way to score runs in Australia have lost five successive T20I these conditions.” Murray added to US Open main draw series and won just six of their last 21 Australia went into the final game with matches. three specialist spinners, with the recalled TENNIS Murray, 34, returned to the tour in June after a Apart from Mitchell Marsh (156 runs at Adam Zampa joining Ashton Agar and three-month absence because of a groin problem 31.20), no Australian scored more than 57 Mitchell Swepson. FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY — Andy Murray has and reached the third round at Wimbledon. runs in the Bangladesh series. Zampa (1-24) trapped Shakib Al Hasan been added to the main draw of this month’s US He withdrew from the Tokyo Olympic singles Australia was missing seven established LBW. Open following the withdrawal of fellow former with a strained right quadricep, ending his plans players including Pat Cummins, Glenn It was Zampa’s 52nd T20 scalp, making champion Stan Wawrinka. of a third straight gold. Murray did play doubles Maxwell, Steve Smith and David Warner him Australia’s all-time wicket-taker in Murray, who had hip surgeries in 2018 and for Great Britain at the Games, reaching the while captain Aaron Finch missed much of the format, leapfrogging Mitchell Starc 2019, has slid down the rankings to world No.105 quarter-finals with Joe Salisbury. the tour with a knee injury. who was rested for the series’ last two but gets a US Open nod after Wawrinka’s exit as Murray won the first of his three career grand “Tonight was not good enough for an games. he recovers from foot surgery. slam titles at the 2012 US Open. — AAP THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY Wednesday, August 11, 2021 SUDOKU CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alyson Stoner, 28; Chris Hemsworth, 38; Sophie Okonedo, 53; Hulk Hogan, 68. Happy Birthday: SUDOKU is a logic puzzle made Push to get things done on time. Your word is only as good as your actions. up of 81 squares on a 9x9 grid. 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Down: 1 Prospect; 2 Rifle; 1. Stamp 2. Cut (3) 5 stars 4 Erects; 5 Contribution; 6 Fortune; collector (11) 3. Memorise (5) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): 7 Leer; 8 Announcement; 9. Novel (3) Become the instigator and pursue your goals. An opportunity will manifest if 12 Isolated; 14 Maudlin; 16 Intact; 4. Objective (6) 10. Hauteur (9) you are disciplined, organized and apply reason and intelligence to whatever 18 Regal; 19 Apes. 5. Baggage (7) challenge comes your way. Don't back down or give up; stay focused, and you CRYPTIC 11. Unadorned (5) 6. Feeling (9) will make a difference. 3 stars Across: 1 Sets; 3 Prudence; 13. Issue (7) 7. Inconvenient (11) Birthday Baby: 9 Adamant; 10 Rumba; 14. Soporific (6) 8. Weather You are outspoken, impulsive and heroic. You are compassionate and unique. 11 General store; 13 Adroit; 16. Elder (6) 15 Roller; 17 Fighting form; 18. Toil (7) science (11) 20 Areas; 21 Ontario; 22 In the 12. Disturbance (9) bag; 23 Isle. Down: 1 Shanghai; 19. Trivial (5) 15. Tutor (7) STAR RATINGS 2 Train; 4 Rattle; 5 Dark thoughts; 20. One living near (9) FIVE STARS: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold. 6 Numeral; 7 Eras; 8 Marry in 21. Fruit (3) 17. Nearly (6) FOUR STARS: You can pretty much do as you please. It’s a good time to start new projects. haste; 12 Trombone; 14 Raiment; 22. Ungratefulness 19. Charred (5) THREE STARS: If you focus your efforts, you will reach your goals. 16 Mimosa; 18 Ogres; 19 Taxi. TWO STARS: You can accomplish a lot, but don’t rely on others for help. (11) 21. Pet notion (3) ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts. Work behind the scenes or read a good book. The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 SPORT 25 Postecoglou wants full house Club member FOOTBALL by Gavin McCafferty, PA “It was a massive buzz. How “Look, I didn’t buy into it too could it not be? Right from the much in the first couple of weeks, GLASGOW — Ange Postecoglou moment the buses arrived,” when things were not going that tries to block got a “massive buzz” out of the Australian said of the fans’ well,” he said. the Celtic Park atmosphere welcome. “I’m not getting carried away on Sunday and cannot wait to “Everyone I’ve spoken to has now. We’ve still got a long way to experience a full house. told me it’s going to be pretty go... The Celtic manager and his special, and I’m talking about “For us to be the team I want us Messi’s move players took the acclaim of a people who have experienced some to be we need to do it consistently 24,500 crowd after thrashing pretty unique atmospheres. for 90 minutes and over a series of FOOTBALL over a possible move. Dundee 6-0 on Sunday. “I can see why. Every week games. We’re nowhere near it yet. There were no signs of The dominant manner of the we’ve been getting more and more “Thursday night is part of DEVASTATED Barcelona movement around Messi’s performance gave supporters hope in and it’s got louder and louder. that. European football is very fans have gathered outside house in the hills of the for the season, especially on the The energy they bring is brilliant. important to us. Lionel Messi’s house after wealthy Barcelona district back of Rangers’ shock defeat by “A full house? I can’t wait.” “We’ve got ourselves in to a good the club’s greatest player’s of Castelldefels on Monday, Dundee United the previous day. Celtic’s attacking play blew position and there’s going to be a teary farewell while Paris St however, where fans waited to Now Postecoglou is looking for Dundee apart but bigger packed house here. Germain supporters eagerly catch a glimpse of the 34-year- the fans to come out in numbers challenges than the top- flight “I can’t wait to feel the await his arrival in the French old. for Thursday’s Europa League newcomers lie ahead, and atmosphere and I’m sure the capital. Messi said he had agreed to third qualifying round second leg Postecoglou knows they cannot players are looking forward to it. Amid the emotional scenes a 50 per cent pay cut in order against Jablonec after capacity assume they have turned the “It’s a good opportunity for us to at Barcelona, one club member to stay at Barca and sign a limits were eased. corner. keep the momentum going.” filed complaints with a French new contract but was unable court and with the European to finalise the deal due to the Commission to try to block any Spanish league’s financial move by PSG to sign Messi, control rules and the club’s according to documents seen debts, which total more than 1 Grealish says price by Reuters on Monday. billion euros. The Barcelona member’s La Liga said last Wednesday legal complaints claim that it had secured a private equity French football authorities injection of 2.7 billion euros have failed to enforce their from firm CVC, with the funds own financial fair play (FFP) to be shared among the clubs tag will inspire him rules in order to help PSG in return for 10 per cent of the become a force in European league’s revenue. FOOTBALL football. It had been believed this The FFP rules notably forbid would allow Barcelona to get LONDON — Jack Grealish top European soccer clubs to the Messi deal done. believes his record price tag will pay their playing squads an But after Real Madrid inspire rather than hinder him excessive share of their total rejected the proposal and said following his move to Manchester revenues, according to the they would take legal action City that made him the English complaints, which also state against La Liga, Barca also Premier League’s most expensive that the transfer of Messi to came out against it. player. PSG would breach the code. Messi was reportedly set to The England international Messi on Sunday bid travel to Paris on Sunday or admits he cried when he left farewell to the club he has Monday for a medical and to boyhood club Aston Villa last spent his entire 21 year career finalise a deal with the Qatar week after signing a £100 million at and confirmed that he was Sports Investment-owned club deal with the Premier League talking with the Paris club PSG. — AAP champions. But he felt the time was right to join a club competing for the top Kane may play honours. “It don’t put no pressure on me whatsoever,” said Grealish of his price tag. Spurs’ Premier “I take that as a compliment. I actually like it, I think it is a good JACK GREALISH tag to have. League opener “I think when you see a football club paying that much for a player FOOTBALL “All the players that are in it means they trust and value you the squad are available. Then highly and see so much potential Barcelona) and that is the exact and so much depth in the squad LONDON — Tottenham it is up to us to decide, we can there to work with. way I felt myself,” said Grealish, that I fully believe we can win it,” manager Nuno Espirito Santo see the best options,” Nuno “I just see it as a good thing. who spoke to media on Monday he said. says Harry Kane may play in told Sky Sports News. I just hope now I can repay this before being presented to fans “We have some of the best their English Premier League Asked to clarify if that whole football club by winning outside Etihad Stadium. players in the Premier League opener against Manchester included Kane, he said: “All as many titles as possible and “Before I left the hotel, I spoke and the depth in every position is City on Sunday. the players that are in the winning that trophy is all we to the team and the staff and the just crazy. The striker has been squad that work on a daily want.” players and I teared up a little bit “That is something we will be heavily linked with a move basis will be options for us”. Grealish, 25, has signed a myself. looking to win this year along to champions City and Kane is believed to have six-year deal at City after being “It was one of the toughest with every other trophy that is speculation increased last told Spurs he wishes to leave enticed by the prospect of playing decisions I have ever had to make. going.” week when the 28-year-old while City manager Pep in the Champions League, being “But I felt it was time for me Grealish links at City with did not report for pre- season Guardiola last week admitted coached by Pep Guardiola and to move on. I have always said I England team-mates Raheem testing and training. the champions were “very running out alongside Kevin De wanted to play Champions League Sterling, Phil Foden, John Stones Kane has denied that he interested” in the player. Bruyne and other stellar names. football and I couldn’t do that at and Kyle Walker while the club refused to train and issued Spurs, however, are He did, however, admit that his Villa this year.” continues to be linked with a statement saying he had reluctant to sell a player final day at Villa was emotional, City were runners-up in the another in Harry Kane. planned to return on Saturday. they reportedly value at £160 having been at the club since he Champions League last season Grealish feels his international He is now isolating at million and is contracted for a was six. and Grealish was confident they ambitions can only be helped by the club’s training complex further three years. “Everyone has seen the way could go one better this term. the move and expected England to following a holiday abroad. Nuno said talks would be (Lionel) Messi was yesterday “I look around the changing also benefit from having a strong His quarantine is due to end held with Kane to determine at his final press conference (at room and there is so much talent core of players at the club. — PA on Thursday. the way forward. — PA Trampoline club medallists England top-order on notice GISBORNE Trampoline Club members Arnold, gold. CRICKET this year, but has attracted unwanted who won medals competing in the Synchro attention for a pedestrian scoring rate national trampoline championships — Female, 13-14yrs: Tegan Hayward, LONDON, Aug 9 PA – England head . . . he made 46 runs in 203 balls in the Trampoline bronze. coach Chris Silverwood has put his drawn series opener at Trent Bridge. Female, 10 and under: Hayley Rolls, Male, 15-16yrs: James van Aswegen/ faltering top three on notice ahead of “I would rather be accused of giving gold. Isileli Kamoto, gold. the Lord’s cricket test against India, somebody one too many chances than not Male, 15-16 years: James van Aswegen, Female, sub-junior international: Lily indicating Haseeb Hameed is closer than enough — I’ve made that clear from the silver. Arnold, bronze. ever to a recall. start — but at some point I will have to Double mini tramp Tumbling Big top-order runs have been a make a decision,” Silverwood said. Female, 10 and under: Hayley Rolls, Female, 10 and under: Hayley Rolls, consistent problem for Joe Root’s side for “We have to address and accept we are gold. gold; Bella Reedy, bronze. some time, with Zak Crawley a growing not getting those runs, so we have to look Male, 11-12yrs: Isileli Kamoto, silver. Female, 13-14yrs: Capria Tamatea, cause of concern at No.3 with an average at the why. The question has been posed Male, 15-16yrs: James van Aswegen, silver. of just 11.14 in 2021. to the batting coaches as well — how silver. Female, sub-junior international: Lydia Dom Sibley is doing a little better, do we make sure we give them the best Female, sub-junior international: Lily Rolls, silver. averaging 21.56 in nine appearances opportunity to be successful?” — PA 26 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Basset surprise inclusion Netball in NETBALL by Melissa Woods, AAP shooters in the world, Bassett moved that she can share and obviously then push for from Super Netball feeling her style was we’ll see how she slots back into the MELBOURNE — Diamonds coach better suited to the domestic Kiwi game combinations and what that looks like Stacey Marinkovich is hoping former rather than the super shot embraced by coming back in.” captain Caitlin Bassett can bring some the Australian competition. The squad will go into a training camp inclusion valuable first-hand knowledge of the New Bassett still has to survive the cut next month with Marinkovich looking Zealand game as the Australians attempt in September from 21 to 12 players, forward to an extended preparation after to win back the Constellation Cup. plus three training partners, with Australia handed over the trophy for the in Brisbane The Australians and Kiwis will meet Marinkovich lauding the “enhanced skill first time since 2012. again over four games in October after set” of her more mobile shooters. She said she would name a full-time the 3-1 series defeat to New Zealand in “Our shooters largely still work to get captain ahead of the Constellation Cup, March. to post that high percentage shot, but we with the Commonwealth Games also Olympics Bassett was a surprise inclusion in the certainly now have a range of shooters looming in 2022. Diamonds squad named on Sunday, given that can be a threat in multiple areas in Midcourt ace Liz Watson held the by Melissa Woods, AAP the 33-year-old’s inconsistent season that goal circle,” the coach said yesterday. role for three of the four games in New playing in the New Zealand competition Regardless, Marinkovich said Zealand, with long-time leader Bassett MELBOURNE — Netball Australia’s with the Magic, who managed only one Bassett still had something to offer the resuming the role for one. bold push for inclusion in the Brisbane win. Diamonds. Watson missed the entire Super season Olympics includes a men’s competition in Bassett shot 402 goals at a respectable “I’m interested in how she comes back after foot surgery but has been included the 2032 Games program. 91 percent but the 102-Test veteran over and transitions from playing in New in the squad with hopes she will be A Commonwealth Games sport appeared to be carrying a knee issue, Zealand and what learnings did she take available to play in October, with two since 1998, World Netball and Netball which Marinkovic said was just a niggle. from that opportunity. Tests in Queensland before two in New New Zealand have already got behind Long considered one of the best holding “I’m sure she’s got some knowledge Zealand. Australia’s plans for the sport to win a spot on the Brisbane schedule in 11 years time. Netball Australia boss Kelly Ryan says they will work with the Australian Olympic Committee and also the Wallabies rue lapses International Olympic Committee on the framework the sport needs to embrace for inclusion. “We think we start from a really compelling base with 20 million players across 80 countries as it is, and 1.2 in Bledisloe opener million in Australia,” Ryan said on Monday. “The AOC and IOC have a set criteria RUGBY by Darren Walton, AAP that we are yet to work through with them on what they be looking for to be in SYDNEY — The penny may have the Games. dropped with the Wallabies accepting “Those conversations start as early nothing less than a polished 80-minute as today for us to understand what our performance on Saturday will stop the All commitments need to be to make sure Blacks from retaining the Bledisloe Cup netball is represented on the Olympic for an 18th-straight year. stage. Not for the first time during their “We want our junior netballers to rampant reign, the All Blacks put the dream of Olympic glory ... our sport Wallabies to the sword in a crucial deserves to be played on the biggest 10-minute period either side of halftime stage.” in Saturday night’s 33-25 game-one win While male participation in Australia in Auckland. is “on the rise”, Ryan said they have After bagging the first try of the night assumed that given the IOC’s ongoing and pulling the deficit back to 9-8, the push for gender equality in Olympic Wallabies conceded 14 points with tries events, netball would be played by both after the halftime siren then shortly after genders. the resumption. “We would naturally assume that’s It was effectively game over, with even probably going a flurry of three late tries not enough for to be a big the Wallabies to get close to winning. part of the I think we start SUPERSTAR: Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete could be back for the next Returning to New Zealand’s Eden Park conversation from a really cauldron, where the Wallabies haven’t Bledisloe Cup game after being dropped for Saturday’s series opener after a late- - it’s the way ‘ won since 1986, Dave Rennie’s men know night drinking session in Auckland. His replacement Andrew Kellaway excelled on the Olympics compelling base they must be more alert to the All Blacks’ Saturday. AAP picture has been with 20 million uncanny knack of striking either side of progressing, to players across 80 the break. choice to focus on that part of the game. and Pone Fa’amausili at the Australian get that gender “We saw it all through the trans- “So, for us, it’s about understanding team hotel in Auckland. equity in all countries, as it is, Tasman Super Rugby stuff, the 10 to 15 that and that will go a long way in terms Koroibete is heading to Japan at sports,” Ryan and 1.2 million in minutes after halftime was where a lot of us being able to deal with it.” the end of the year and Rennie could said. Australia of Australians teams lost it,” Wallabies Relishing his opportunity at Test level be tempted to look to the future and “They still winger Andrew Kellaway said yesterday. since returning from stints in England retain Kellaway ahead of arguably the do have sports —Kelly’ Ryan “Particularly for us at Melbourne, we and Japan a new player, Kellaway was Wallabies’ most potent attacking player that are more felt like we were in most of those games one of the few to excel for the Wallabies, with the Bledisloe Cup on the line. orientated to and you come out after halftime and you bagging a brilliant try on his starting “Having Marika back is huge for us,” one gender versus the other at this point cop a blow — whether it’s three points, debut. Kellaway said. in but our expectation is that by the time five points, seven points — and all of a But the 25-year-old unselfishly half “He’s obviously a fantastic player so, if 2032 comes around that gender equity sudden you’re on the back foot. expects to lose his run-on spot this week I’m the one who has to make way for him, piece will be a really strong part of the “That was the same on Saturday night. to superstar winger Marika Koroibete. he’s a pretty handy player to make way conversation.” “If anything, it’s probably a conscious Coach Rennie faces a selection dilemma for.” World Netball will lobby the IOC thing that the Kiwi teams are doing. I’d after dropping Koroibete for the series- Rennie will name his 23-man squad on and expect support from other playing say it’s probably something they talk opener following a late-night drinking Thursday, with the match also doubling nations. about and they make a really conscious session with teammates Isi Naisarani as a Rugby Championship opener. “All our member nations are excited at the potential of being part of the Olympic family in 2032,” World Netball president Liz Nicholl said. Hopoate signs two year St Helens deal “We are committed to exploring the potential with Netball Australia and RUGBY LEAGUE squeezed out by a rebuilding “I am very happy and excited to before for Tonga and that was a big ensuring that our case for inclusion adds Bulldogs who welcome the likes be making the move to St Helens reason why I made the decision. significant value to this very special LONDON — St Helens have of Josh Addo-Carr, Matt Dufty and and to play for such a proud and “I know him as a person and Olympic movement.” confirmed Canterbury’s Will Hopoate Brent Naden next year. historic club,” Hopoate said. as a coach and (the) values and Ryan said it would be a “lengthy has signed with the Super League The former Sea Eagles and “I have never been to the UK standards that he sets (are) process” but one they were up for. champions on a two-year deal. Parramatta speedster is in his 10th before and I am excited to be a part something I want to buy into.” “The early indication is that they’re Saints said the 29-year-old also NRL season, joining the Bulldogs of it all. Hopoate will move to the UK still five years away from making a had an option for a further season. in 2016. “I had (the) option to sign for ahead of the 2022 season with his decision, but what they’ll see is how Hopoate has been a consistent Hopoate will next year reunite clubs in the NRL but I have always wife and four children. relentless the netball world is when performer in the centres for the with Tonga coach Kristian Woolf wanted to play in the Super League “Will is a guy I know extremely we set our sights on something,” she bottom of the table NRL outfit who holds the Saints reins. and a strong club like St Helens well,” Woolf said. said. Canterbury. He reportedly knocked back a one (showing interest) meant I just “He has the ability to play in the Sydney will host the sport’s most However, the Tonga international year St George Illawarra deal to ink couldn’t turn it down. centres, but he has versatility too.” prestigious tournament — the Netball and former NSW flyer has been the Super League contract. “I have been coached by ‘Woolfie’ — PA World Cup again in 2027, with 16 national teams competing. The Gisborne Herald • Tuesday, August 10, 2021 SPORT 27 Three spinners named in T20 squad CRICKET programme,” New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White said. WELLINGTON — New Zealand have Meanwhile, Williamson, Seifert, Boult, named a spin-heavy 15-strong squad for Jamieson, Neesham, Santner, Ferguson this year’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket and Milne will be released to play in the tournament in October and November. Indian Premier League in late September Leggies Todd Astle and Ish Sodhi and early October, along with England- along with left-arm slow bowler Mitchell based Finn Allen, who has been named Santner have been included in the squad, for the Bangladesh and Pakistan series. backed by part-timers Glenn Phillips and “It’s a pragmatic approach,” White said. Mark Chapman. “We’ve always tried to be realistic about Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Lockie the IPL and this particular issue is very Ferguson and Kyle Jamieson will make much a one-off, caused by a unique set of up the pace attack for the tournament in circumstances.” United Arab Emirates and Oman starting in mid-October. New Zealand squads — All-rounders Daryl Mitchell and T20 World Cup: Kane Williamson Jimmy Neesham have been included (captain), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, in the squad at the expense of Colin de Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Grandhomme and Hamish Bennett. Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Fast bowler Adam Milne will travel as Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn injury cover. Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, The batting line-up is settled with Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee. Injury cover: Tim Seifert opening and keeping wicket Adam Milne. and Martin Guptill, Devon Conway and Bangladesh T20s and Pakistan captain Kyle Williamson taking the other ODIs: Tom Latham (captain), Finn top order roles. Allen, Hamish Bennett, Tom Blundell, New Zealand also has named squads Doug Bracewell, Colin de Grandhomme, to play five T20s in Bangladesh in early Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry (ODI only), September and T20 and one-day series in Scott Kuggeleijn, Cole McConchie, Henry Pakistan later that month. Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra, In total, 32 players will take part in the Ben Sears (T20 only), Blair Tickner, Will tours as New Zealand tries to spread the Young. workload along with the toll of travel and Pakistan T20s: Tom Latham (captain), quarantine. Finn Allen, Todd Astle, Hamish Bennett, “The need to safeguard the wellbeing of Tom Blundell, Mark Chapman, Colin our players and support staff is now very de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Matt SPIN MASTER: Ish Sodhi is one of three spinners included in the New Zealand real and we’ve endeavoured to do this Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Ajaz Patel, Ish Twenty20 World Cup squad. Sodhi, Todd Astle and Mitchell Santner are backed up by by carefully managing their workloads Sodhi, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, Will part-time bowlers Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman. Bay of Plenty Times picture over this winter’s massive playing Young. — AP

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HOCKEY by Murray Robertson THE YMP women’s hockey team signalled firm and clear intent in their match with defending champions GMC Green at the weekend. They have their eyes on the prize — the A Grade women’s championship. YMP won 5-0 with a brace of goals to Mel Knight YMP SIGNAL and others scored by Toni Halley, Maia Rickard and Nancy Tarawa on the Hain Farming Turf at Harry Barker Reserve. “They were up 2-0 at halftime, which meant GMC were still in the match,” hockey commentator Tony Scragg said. “But YMP scored twice in the third quarter and put the final nail in the coffin with their fifth goal INTENT in the final period. “The result says to the other teams, ‘We are setting the standard, you need to catch us’.” Ngatapa also had a strong result in the women’s A Grade, defeating Amber Dental Gisborne Girls’ High School 7-3. Victory over reigning “That result shocked quite a few people,” Scragg said. “Girls’ High were without their regular goalkeeper, which might have affected the score. champions sends message “But you have to say Ngatapa took full advantage of the opportunity and won well.” In the men’s competition, Lytton Old Boys NZ Fruits beat Gisborne Boys’ High School 8-0. “There was only a goal in it after the first quarter and it looked like the students might test the Fruits. “But four goals in the second quarter put the Fruits on top, and they showed what a form team they are at the business end of the season,” Scragg said. Waituhi were too good for LOB Masters. Graham Edmonds and Tegan Brown each scored a brace as Waituhi won the match 7-1, Sam Han netting for the Masters. “Waituhi look to be hot favourites heading into the quarterfinals this weekend in the men’s B Grade “It was great to see our principal turf sponsor get on the scoresheet.” The women’s B Grade wins went the way of Paikea and GMC Kowhai. Paikea bounced back from defeat with a 2-0 win against Waituhi. “It was certainly not a convincing scoreline from Paikea but they’ll take the points,” Scragg said. GMC Kowhai were all over Te Aowera, winning 12-1. “Kowhai have certainly found their form at the right end of the season,” Scragg said. “It has moved them into second place with a second life in the playoffs. “That result must make Paikea and Waituhi very wary.” WOMEN A Grade: Ngatapa 7 (Jaime Tombleson 3, Briar Hunter 2, Kate Pahina, Ruby Adams) Gisborne Girls’ High School 3 (Brooke Brown, Tiari Pepere, Jayha Egan); YMP 5 (Mel Knight 2, Toni Halley, Maia Rickard, Nancy Tarawa) GMC Green 0.

B Grade: Waituhi 0 Paikea 2 (Jo Cumming, Taimania Clark); Te Aowera 1 (Erana Taiapa) GMC Kowhai 12 (Charlene Leach 4, Arna Searle 4, Georgia Craig 2, Emma Seymour, Amber Dempsey). MEN A Grade: Gisborne Boys’ High School 0 Lytton Old Boys NZ Fruits 8 (Sean Wills 2, Liam Melville 2, Aaron Whitehead, Matt Skuse, David Melville, Oliver Shivnan).

B Grade: Waituhi 7 (Graham Edmonds 2, Tegan Brown 2, Oren Wharepapa, Tiare Tuhou, Hone Kewa Pewhairangi) LOB Masters 1 (Sam Hain). The quarterfinals start this weekend for the seniors. SECONDARY SCHOOLS GOING TO GROUND: Gisborne Boys’ High School’s Jack Willock (left) goes to ground trying to Whatatutu 0 Campion 3 (Alesha Batisaresare 2, play the ball as Lytton Old Boys’ David Levy takes David Levy); Lytton High School 3 (Connor Isaac, evasive action in club hockey on the turf at Harry Zarneo Baker, Charlie Brown) GBHS (2) 2 (Jarred Barker Reserve on Saturday. Picture by Paul Rickard Knight, Charlie Henry); GGHS (2) 3 GBHS Black 0 (by default).