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THREE artists with strong affiliations to iwi in this district have been named among the winners of prestigious $10,000 Nga Tohu Haututanga Auaha Toi — Making A Difference awards. The trio are, right, former senior programme manager for the Auckland Arts Festival and now Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival chief executive/artistic director Tama Waipara (Ruapani, Rongowhakaata, Ngati Porou); far right, ceramic artist Baye Riddell (Ngati Porou); and, below, contemporary Maori artist Bob Jahnke (Ngati Porou) The awards recognise leadership and outstanding contribution to the development of new directions in Maori art. STORY ON PAGE 4 Pictures supplied
Meth-fuelled offending Addict jailed on multiple charges after high-speed police chase
A DRIVER high on methamphetamine subsequent time. He continued on ahead, turning into a Counsel Alistair Clarke said the led police on a chase from Gisborne The pursuit, on July 7, last year, side road, again stopping and reversing offending was all due to Sheridan’s to Matawai, reaching speeds of 150 started on Ormond Road. at speed, this time hitting a patrol car, serious drug addiction, particularly to kilometres an hour and twice stopping to Police signalled for Sheridan to stop which had stopped due to the dangerous meth’. It was evidenced by supporting reverse ram patrol cars, Gisborne District but he sped off, driving at up to 150kmh situation. documents provided to the court, Court heard. on State Highway 2, sometimes crossing Sheridan took off ahead again and was including from an addictions practitioner. William Thomas Sheridan, 30, was the centre line and intermittently finally stopped after police used a patrol Sheridan was remorseful and wanted sentenced yesterday by Judge Turitea turning off his lights in an effort to lose car to force his vehicle from the road. to address his drug use, Mr Clarke said. Bolstad to two years, seven months his pursuers. During the pursuit he was seen Sentence starting points submitted imprisonment on charges to which he An oncoming car had to take evasive discarding items out of his car window. by Mr Clarke and the Crown were previously pleaded guilty — possession action. When stopped, Sheridan was found similar, albeit reached through different of methamphetamine for supply, two At one point, Sheridan stopped in the with 30 grams of methamphetamine — approaches. counts of assault with a blunt weapon (a middle of the highway and reversed at more than the presumptive amount for Judge Bolstad adopted Mr Clarke’s car), reckless driving, failing to stop and speed towards a patrol car behind him, supply — in six bags. He claimed it was approach. driving while disqualified for a third or which also had to take evasive action. for personal use. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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PIECE OF HISTORY: A timber beam that was originally part of the wharf structure is now holding in place the tender on the Tairawhiti waka hourua. Admiring the repurposed piece of totara are crew member Orohena Brightwell, Hayden Green of Eastland Port and waka hourua skipper Jorge Sanchez. Pictures supplied
THE Tairawhiti waka hourua is “It is special to be able to re-use Master carver Matahi Brightwell or cylindrical rods to hold together the also have commercial bookings in carrying a piece of history on board in the old totara on the waka as it is gave guidance and helped lash it on wood at either end of the tender beam place for things such as team-building the form of a 120-year-old totara beam part of the port’s history and was the back of the waka. Lashing is a way on the Tairawhiti waka. and Christmas functions,” Mr Sanchez used to make a structure for the waka’s likely sourced from the region,” said of securing the wood with rope. The Reconnecting people with waka said. tender (dinghy) Ari. Eastland Port commercial manager structure is not bolted, it is tied into voyaging is the core purpose behind There is now a purpose-built The totara was discovered during and Tairawhiti Voyaging Trust trustee place. Tairawhiti waka hourua, which has dedicated berth for the waka which is excavations for Eastland Port’s Hayden Green. Mr Brightwell is a pioneer of been operating since 2017. easily accessible to passengers and wharfside log yard in 2018 and Waka skipper Jorge Sanchez was modern-day waka ama in New Zealand As well as providing educational crew, and allows visitors to the marina was originally part of the old wharf also thrilled to be able to re-purpose and also built the twin-hulled voyaging opportunities to young people, it also to see the 22-metre twin-hulled vessel. structure. the taonga. canoe Hawaiki-Nui which he sailed to has a commercial use and can be Day sails for the general public and The beam has been used to hold “I could’ve just gone to Bunnings for New Zealand from Tahiti in 1985. booked for private charters. visitors will be available over summer, the tender securely in place and lift it the wood but it made sense to use this Some of the original totara from “We recently hosted 80 school with the first one scheduled for higher so it is safe in big swells. beautiful totara on the waka,” he said. Hawaiki-Nui was used to make dowels children from Nga Uri a Maui but we Saturday, December 12. Remembrance Service at Evans Chapel, Dec 8 THE annual Evans Dell Buscke and carol we have held the service, Funeral Services singing. people really like it,” she Remembrance Service Ms Buscke said as said. takes place on Tuesday. usual there would be a Evans Funeral Services It starts at 6pm at the chance for people to write owner David Parker Evans Chapel. messages of remembrance said the messages would The service will feature for any who had passed stay on the tree until karakia from Reverend away. Christmas Day. Jack Papuni and pastor These can be written “Even if people can’t Jim McIntosh, along with on stars and hung on the make the service they can a candle lighting session, chapel’s Christmas tree. call in any time to write a reflections from celebrant “This is the fifth year message.” LOVED ONES REMEMBERED: Funeral director Steve Norris (right) celebrant Dell Buscke and Evans Funeral services owner David Parker hold stars on which messages can be written to a loved one who has passed away, and placed on a Christmas tree. Evans’ annual Remembrance Service is on Tuesday. Picture by Rebecca Grunwell LOOKING AHEAD Get your Construction boom ‘exciting’ Gisborne Herald home-delivered
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by Mark Peters
TWO cellists and a flute player make up the three finalists in the 2020 Gisborne International Music Competition (GIMC). The three were selected from the 12 semifinalists who performed yesterday. PEA HARVEST: Cedenco is making good progress Cellist Hyein Kim, a semifinalist with its annual pea harvest, says general manager Carla in each of the past three years, McCulloch. “We started in Mahia and Wairoa on November will tonight perform works by 6, finished on November 16 and then started in Gisborne on Schumann, Brahms, and Paganini’s November 20.” The recent cooler weather had delayed peas Variations on a theme from from maturing to the right tenderness levels in Gisborne, “so Rossini’s Moses in Egypt. now the Gisborne and Tolaga Bay crops will overlap and split our Catherine Kwak was a finalist harvesting programme”. She expects they will finish in about 10 at age 16 in 2013, and tonight the to 12 days. “Yields are looking to be on budget for the Gisborne cellist plays works by Rachmaninov, crops so far with an overall estimated tonnage for the season of Shostakovich and Dvorak around 1900 metric tonnes.” These harvest pictures were taken at A first-timer to Gisborne, flautist a Tiniroto Road property on Thursday. Pictures by Liam Clayton Isabella Gregory will perform works by Bach and New Zealand composer Michael Norris. “We’ve had record audiences this year and hope we can fill the War Memorial Theatre for the competition final so as many people as possible can experience the Five injured in Coast crash brilliance of three of New Zealand’s finest musicians,” said GIMC FIVE people are in hospital after a ute ended vehicle without the need of extraction gear.” moderate condition, was taken to Gisborne manager Mark La Roche. up in a ditch in a serious crash outside of The ute had gone into a roadside drain and Hospital by ambulance. The final is at the War Memorial Ruatoria last night. flipped over. The hospital reported this morning that three Theatre at 7pm. Entry is free. Emergency services received a call at 2.10am There were three males and two females in the people were admitted and were stable. It is also being livestreamed about a crash on State Highway 35 at the vehicle, all in their early 20s and late teens. A fourth person was treated and discharged. through the GIMC Facebook page. Whareponga Road and Waiapu Road intersection. One person in a critical condition was flown to Helicopters were dispatched from Tauranga “The ute was found by a couple of passing log Waikato Hospital and was this morning reported and Hastings in support of the Trust Tairawhiti MORE ON THE GIMC IN THE truck drivers who raised the alarm,” a Ruatoria to be in a stable condition. Three were flown to chopper. WEEKENDER IN TODAY’S senior firefighter said. Gisborne Hospital — two in a serious condition State Highway 35 was closed overnight and GISBORNE HERALD “The fire crew from Ruatoria and St John from and one in moderate condition. into the early hours of morning. Ruatoria were able to get the injured out of the The fifth person, described as being in a Police have started a serious crash inquiry. Waste bylaw a first in NZ ‘Eyes’ on Gisborne over untested mortuary waste removal method by Alice Angeloni separate the waste and store it on-site the work that has started here.” The wastewater management before it is trucked to a council-approved Council staff drafted the new bylaw in committee endorsed the draft trade A TRADE waste bylaw will for the facility. partnership with the KIWA group —a waste bylaw at the Thursday meeting. first time in New Zealand be used to It is recommended the waste be body set up to provide cultural advice It will go to the Sustainable Tairawhiti stop the “culturally offensive” practice of disposed of at Taruheru Cemetery in a and technical support. committee on December 10 and pending mortuary wastewater being discharged specifically-designed Wisconsin mound KIWA group chairman Ian Ruru approval will go to formal consultation into rivers and the ocean. system. thanked the committee for progressing from March to May 2021. There are “eyes” on Gisborne as it uses Leroy Pardoe, the proposed draft Council lifelines director David the “untested” method who was chairing bylaw to the next step. Wilson said staff identified the trade to remove mortuary the wastewater “It’s quite a big waste bylaw as the “cleanest” method to waste from the city’s management The proposed bylaw will move . . . we’ve been remove mortuary waste from the public wastewater network, committee meeting see mortuary service doing this for years waste stream”. which discharges at Gisborne District providers, like funeral and years but I think Mr Wilson said they had been treated wastewater to Council on Thursday, nationally there are consulting with funeral service Turanganui-a-Kiwa/ commended his homes, separate the eyes on us,” he said. provider Evans, Gisborne Hospital,and Poverty Bay and raw colleagues and the waste and store it on-site District councillor Stonehaven, and were discussing “what sewage into city rivers other groups involved before it is trucked to a Larry Foster asked the logistics look like” around numbers in heavy rain events. on the “really sterling council-approved facility. whether there was a and volumes. Turanganui-a-Kiwa tangata whenua work” which had got lot of interest and if A staff report said the change would believe it is “culturally offensive” for them to this point. other councils might safeguard Maori tikanga and support mortuary waste to be discharged into “It’s hugely implement the same the Te Ao Maori world view. the sea, and along with the wider encouraging that protocols. It did not list risks associated with Tairawhiti community have petitioned this particular board is one that has Mr Ruru said they had been sharing the bylaw, saying it was the first time against the “abhorrent” practice for more always been able to work collaboratively, progress at national water workshops in a trade waste bylaw had been used than 20 years. bringing in whatever skills we need from Wellington and there was “huge interest” to prohibit mortuary waste in New Mortuary waste is made up of arterial our various organisations. from the Ministry for the Environment. Zealand, and was therefore “untested”. blood and chemicals that mostly arise “I think it is pointing the way not Cr Terry Sheldrake said the Also at the meeting, committee through the embalming process. only for other councils but allows us to conversation started around 2015 and it members appointed new chairs following On average, about one cubic metre of be leading the charge on what’s a really was looking to be in place by 2022. the resignation of former chair and water (1000 litres) is required to put one significant part of local infrastructure “Obviously an incredible amount of councillor Amber Dunn in August. body through the process. and of major cultural significance. work and thought and process has gone Acting chair Leroy Pardoe and Cr The proposed bylaw will see mortuary “I guess the challenge for us looking into this. I think it is great that we’re Sheldrake are now co-chairs of the service providers, like funeral homes, forward is how we continue to progress leading this across the country.” committee. 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 A BEARY FAMILY NOTICES MERRY In Memoriam CHRISTMAS: Salvation Army In Memoriam Captain Kevin Waugh with one of the 40 teddy PAPA bears delivered by family friend and We haven’t heard your Milly Molly sales voice in 4 years, but our hearts have and marketing conversations with you manager Bruce every day. Reid (right), who added 40 Milly Missing you always. In loving memory Molly dolls and The Burns Tribe of Kathleen 200 books to Rangitepiripiri the Christmas Collier-Puketapu donation. They (Babygirl) will bringing 26.7.1939 - extra Christmas 5.12.2019 cheer to children In Memoriam It’s been a year to when they are the day Mum, and distributed with BARTLETT, we miss you like it the Salvation Sonno Tauira was yesterday. Time Army’s Christmas may ease pain, but hampers this year. It’s still so hard without we still sufer a great you. It’s hard that loss. What does make Picture by you’re not here to it easier is knowing enjoy the personalities, Rebecca you are with family, Grunwell the ahua and the loved ones, and the achievements of your Lord. We ind it hard moko. It’s hard that getting over the fact we don’t have your you’re not here - wise counsel when especially when we needed, our ‘Santa’ at need you, no matter Christmas, and your our age. We have fond Extra happy ending to Teddy Bear tale McGyver tricks on tap. memorable moments We feel you though, we individually share in everything we do. with you Mum, that SERENDIPITOUS is how Bruce working with over 2020. It was about a Tauranga decided to match the 40 bears with We feel your wairua, we can reminisce Reid describes his delivery to the The hampers include wrapping Whitcoulls donation of 40 teddy 40 dolls, and add 200 books. your kaha and your about, which keeps Salvation Army this week. paper and cellotape so the families bears that needed a lift to Gisborne The Milly Molly series of 66 guidance, and so your memory alive Just in time to add to Christmas we are blessed. can wrap the presents themselves. — just where he was headed. books were authored and illustrated and never forgotten. hampers are 40 teddy bears, 40 Milly Bruce Reid is the Milly Molly So Bruce stopped in Tauranga locally in Tairawhiti and became an Ko koe tō mātou We love you Mum, Molly dolls and 200 books from the sales and marketing manager and a and picked up the bears for international success. poutokomanawa mō and couldn’t have ake tonu atu. Milly Molly series. family friend of the Waughs. Gisborne. “We are thrilled to be involved asked for a better one. Gisborne Salvation Army captain Driving home to Gisborne While driving through the in an initiative that supports the You live through us, Kevin Waugh said they would go from Auckland last week, Bruce Waioeka Gorge he thought about wellbeing of local families, and and we see relections and reminders in into 75 hampers to be gifted to happened to check a message from the opportunity for Milly Molly to commend the Sallies on their Unveilings ourselves, and our families who the Sallies had been his co-working space in Tauranga. add to the festive giveaway. So he fantastic work,” said Bruce. children. JORDAN GRACE Ki a ratou MATETE te kotahi anake; ki a matou Whanau and friends are Humbled to receive art award ko ra te Ao katoa. invited to the unveiling of our sweetpea’s Arohanui always, FROM PAGE 1 A Difference awards which recognise journey clay has taken me on.” headstone. your daughters: leadership and outstanding contribution Lois, Nicky, Katrina by Mark Peters He thanked Te Waka Toi for the 11am, Saturday and Marnie, and to the development of new directions in acknowledgement. 19 December 2020 mokopuna: Kane, THREE artists strongly affiliated Maori art. Mr Jahnke, who has at least two with local iwi were on their way to About to climb a taxi to the opening of Whangara Chrysler, BB, significant works in what is believed to David, Wyatt, Auckland Art Gallery for the opening of a Toi Tu Toi Ora exhibition, Mr Waipara be the largest exhibition in the 132-year Nau Mai, Haere Mai Kathleen and Laura contemporary Maori art exhibition when (Ruapani, Rongowhakaata, Ngati Porou) history of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o The Gisborne Herald called said he was more than Tamaki, could not be contacted at the time about their Te Waka Toi surprised. of writing. Monumental awards. ...it’s never a “I was a bit shocked. It’s Artist, author, illustrator and sculptor, The awards recognise not why you do these things. Robyn Kahukiwa (Ngati Porou, Te Masons 13 outstanding Maori job.‘ You’re on the It was humbling . . . for Aitanga-a-Hauiti) was announced supreme arts sector leaders and kaupapa for life. anyone in our industry, or in award winner. She was not able to be STONEHAVEN emerging artists across Everything I do is for the sphere of matua Maori, interviewed. PLEASE for multiple art forms. it’s never a job. You’re on the Since 1986, nearly 300 leading Maori Former Auckland Arts the benefit of all kaupapa for life. Everything artists and practitioners have been HAVE FAMILY Funerals Festival senior programme —Tama Waipara’ I do is for the benefit of all.” recognised through the Te Waka Toi NOTICES Proudly Qualified, manager and now Te Amid a flurry of last- awards that acknowledge excellence IN BY 9AM Registered and Tairawhiti Arts Festival minute arrangements while across art forms including marae arts Making a Difference. chief executive/artistic director Tama taking a phone call, ceramic artist Baye (traditional, marae-based art forms such DAY OF Waipara, ceramic artist Baye Riddell and Riddell (Ngati Porou) said he was over the as karanga, carving, and weaving) and PUBLICATION 601 Nelson Road contemporary Maori artist Bob Jahnke moon when he heard the news. contemporary art forms such as theatre, Ph 867 1800 were each presented with the $10,000 Nga “I felt very appreciative and humbled literature, film, photography, sculpture and Tohu Haututanga Auaha Toi — Making with the recognition. It’s been a great visual arts. ‘Bread on the table’ priority NCEA Level 1 figures for Gisborne not giving the full picture: Boys’ High principal by Jack Marshall strong family commitment to education. Here we education. Students missed a lot of schooling, The national average for achieving the are a little more relaxed about education. therefore were not prepared or invested in pathway is 18.9 percent of students but in GISBORNE has the highest number of “I’ve heard of boys not at school because completing NCEA. Gisborne, 20.8 percent of students get the award. students leaving school without NCEA Level 1. dad’s a shearer who’s broken his arm and his Mr Turner says the school’s careers team “I really value the vocational pathways,” Mr Numbers from the Ministry of Education show 14-year-old son has had to go shearing to help tracks every Year 13 school leaver “and could Turner said. “I think academia is important but 19 percent of Gisborne students leave without out, otherwise there’s no income. tell you exactly where every student goes and it’s not the only pathway,” said Turner. “Thirty any qualification, compared with a national “That’s not a general New Zealand story. It’s what they’re doing, whether that’s on a gap year, percent of New Zealand’s young people go to average of 12 percent. quite a unique story to our part of New Zealand. working or at university”. university, so 70 percent of them are going Gisborne Boys’ High School principal Andrew “I’ve got kids who go to work at The “But it would appear there is a gap in our somewhere. Turner believes the numbers indicate a problem Warehouse because that’s part of the way they Level 1 processes, where kids are moving for a “I was at a function for EIT and they could not but do not give the full picture. support their family and that’s valued more than variety of reasons, and I couldn’t tell you exactly get enough young people into the trades. Students and their parents often have other their education. where those kids are, unlike our Year 13s.” “We’re in a situation where we have a growing priorities, he says. “I’m not saying it’s right but at the end of the But there is good news. The Gisborne region is population and need housing. “I think it’s really important we don’t play the day it’s bread on the table and that’s the priority.” doing particularly well when it comes to students “We need plumbers and builders, we’re crying blame game but it’s also important we are clear Mr Turner said the issue of low Level 1 achieving a Vocational Pathway Award at high out for those trades in the industry. about where responsibility sits. attainment was caused by a “melting pot” of school. “What the vocational pathway does is provide “Regions like Otago have 90 percent of Year problems. The award is given alongside NCEA Level 2 as tangible and very real links to our community 13s going into tertiary education. There is a very Some families did not appreciate higher they gain practical skills in the workplace. that are valued.” The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 NEWS 5 On the web On Last week’s question Do you support the Government declaring a climate emergency? the street tara CoLLins: Lynda tamatea: keith Bunyan: Judah Payne: Jemima rose: “I’m neutral. I think “I think it’s a good “It’s good, I think “There’s a big “I think it will we will have to look idea for health and it will stop people diference from prevent harm from at the results in a year safety, both for going over the top people taking MDMA happening.” or two.” themselves and other with them.” and other harder “What do people.” drugs so it’s good if they know what’s in you think them.” about festival- goers being 43% 52% 4% able to test their drugs Yes No Don’t know for safety?” Yes: 188; No: 228; Undecided: 17; Total: 433 Jay matete: James missen: andrew amy adCoCk: aLi CooPer: “I agree with it, “I think it’s good. You randaLL: “I support it, because “If people are going THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: sometimes people don’t know what’s in “I don’t agree with people are going to to take drugs they Do you support Kainga Ora plans to can mix drugs - it can them.” the taking of drugs take them anyway.” should know what’s build a three-level apartment block of get harmful and get but support it in it.” 12 two-bedroom homes surrounded by people hooked.” because it will be 10 further houses at a Gladstone Road safer for those taking site? them.”
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VOTE ONLINE: www.gisborneherald.co.nz Small majority Rising artist awarded She Shed Scholarship disagree THE first young artist Serenity is heading to to receive the She Shed Hawke’s Bay to study for a Scholarship is Serenity Bachelor of Creative Practice with climate Hemaloto-Ngatu. at EIT. The $500 scholarship will The former Gisborne go towards her tertiary study Girls’ High School student emergency next year. studied mainly sculpture and She Shed held its fifth photography at high school festival this year and the and is looking forward to event sold out in record time trying new things. declaration — a matter of days. Serenity will also be at Paying it forward, She next year’s She Shed event A MAJORITY of voters in this week’s Gisborne Shed organiser Cheryl Scott with her own body of work to Herald web poll said “no” when asked, “Do you said they would like to start showcase. support the Government declaring a climate supporting young women She Shed was also able emergency?” artists from Tairawhiti to to donate $9500 to Hospice Parliament on Wednesday officially declared study at tertiary level. Tairawhiti, which was all the a climate emergency in New Zealand — a The annual scholarship proceeds from ticket sales move Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called an is awarded to a new artist after expenses for next year’s “acknowledgement of the next generation”. leaving high school. event. It was a “declaration based on science,” she told MPs in the House. PAYING IT FORWARD: Serenity Hemaloto-Ngatu has been But of the 433 voters who answered the presented the inaugural She Shed Scholarship of $500. Herald’s webpoll question, 228 (52 percent) She Shed organiser Cheryl Scott (also pictured) said the disagreed with the PM; 188 (43 percent) agreed, scholarship was created to support young Tairawhiti women and 17 (4 percent) were undecided. artists in their tertiary study. Picture by Rebecca Grunwell One no voter said, “It would do nothing. Just stick to actually doing things that are effective. It would just give politicians a warm fuzzy feeling and an excuse to do very little.” Another had similar views — “This is just tokenism. I am surprised the government wastes Jailed for 2 years 7 months time on it. There are so many important issues that should be addressed. Over-population is FROM PAGE 1 possession of cannabis and work sites and ultimately his work, she also had to consider the major cause of most troubles. People should possession of drug utensils. rehabilitation, to which his the public interest factor, she be paid not to have children rather than to have She set a starting point of Discounts totalling 35 employment would be crucial. said. them.” three years imprisonment percent were applied for Crown counsel Lara The judge imposed the “All too often, declarations of climate for the possession for supply Sheridan’s guilty pleas Marshall argued public disqualifications concurrently emergency have proved to be empty virtue- charge, uplifting it by 10 (25 percent), remorse and protection was a competing — for 12 months until next signalling,” said one undecided voter. “So it’s not months for the assault with personal circumstances, interest, which must take December. a simple question.” a weapon charges and by resulting in the end sentence precedence. In other submissions, Mr Even some of those who agreed with the a further six months uplift of two years, seven months Sheridan should not be Clarke noted Sheridan would question wanted to make sure there was action for the remaining driving imprisonment. allowed back behind the be eligible for parole soon. behind the Government’s move. charges. Mr Clarke asked the wheel any sooner than he While now drug-free, it was One person who voted yes said, “As long as An adjustment for totality judge to consider backdating should be. because he was in a controlled they are actually going to take action, not just (four months reduction) was mandatory driving The disqualifications could environment. virtue signalling. How about declaring a housing followed by an uplift of three disqualifications to when be imposed concurrently, Sheridan would need emergency?” months to reflect Sheridan’s Sheridan entered his pleas which would make the the assistance of some Some train advocates managed to slip in their previous relevant convictions and was convicted. duration of them shorter but form of community drug hope of a rail line: “Now they have to follow up and offending while on bail. Sheridan is a self-employed they should not start sooner rehabilitation programme their declaration with actions, such as restoring Sheridan’s recent previous possum trapper and farrier, than this sentencing, Ms to maintain that status, Mr the railway line from Gisborne to Wairoa to assist relevant convictions included for which his skills are held Marshall said. Clarke said. with the freight and help reduce the large amount for driving while disqualified, in high regard, Mr Clarke Judge Bolstad agreed. While Judge Bolstad agreed to of greenhouse gases that transport emits in NZ.” careless driving, possession said. she wanted to encourage and record the requirement in her The best responses can be the shortest: “The of cannabis for supply, A driving ban would affect support Sheridan to stay sentencing notes for reference weather’s always a safe topic of conversation.” cultivation of cannabis, Sheridan’s ability to get to clean of drugs and get back to by the parole board. 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 Port fined over Council divisions remain worker’s death AUCKLAND — Ports of Auckland has been Tauranga a casualty of ‘decades of civil neglect’ fined more than half a million dollars over an accident in which a young father was killed by by Zoe Hunter and Kiri Gillespie, a toppled crane. Bay of Plenty Times Laboom Dyer was critically injured after the container loader he was operating fell over on TAURANGA — “An early Christmas August 27, 2018 and he later died in hospital. present” to ratepayers, a reason to On Friday a judge described the 23-year- “pop open the Champagne” — or an old’s death as an entirely preventable tragedy. “absolutely poor decision” and an Dyer had been working at the Ports of “extraordinary mistake”. Auckland since 2015 and became a “straddle” These are the diverging views of driver — the eight-wheeled vehicles which sit local government minister Nanaia about 13 metres high from the ground to move Mahuta’s announcement that she intends shipping containers. to appoint a commission to replace On the day of the accident Dyer had been Tauranga’s beleaguered city council. working a 12-hour night shift, from 7pm to The minister’s decision is in 7am. response to “significant governance Around 3.45am he was instructed to collect problems” among the council’s elected an assigned container — but he had already representatives and the findings of a passed the turning point for where he needed damning independent review. The news to be. follows former mayor Tenby Powell’s He attempted a U-turn while travelling at shock resignation last month. 25kmh — the maximum speed allowed by the In a media statement, Mahuta said she port — and the straddle tipped over with Dyer had been closely watching the conduct of inside. the council for months. He sustained serious injuries and was taken “I have grown increasingly concerned ‘SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS’: The beleaguered Tauranga City Council have been to Auckland Hospital but died on September 2. at the governance issues, and the impact told to expect a commissioner to step in to run its affairs, local government minister Dyer was not wearing a seatbelt at the time this has on Tauranga ratepayers and Nanaia Mahuta has announced. NZ Herald picture and CCTV footage later revealed he had been significant investment in the region.” using his mobile phone shortly before the Mahuta said the council was given the scapegoats he wants but he’s part of the democracy has gone out the window’.” accident. opportunity to address the concerns but problem.” Grainger said the deterioration of the Those were both breaches of the port’s has demonstrated more direct action was Powell said Tauranga had been a council “should not have got this far”. safety rules. needed. casualty of decades of “civic neglect”. Councillor Kelvin Clout said he had The WorkSafe investigation also found a She was keen to make a decision “Tauranga is a city of strategic “grave concerns”. lack of training for drivers around performing quickly so Tauranga could get on with its importance. It cannot be left to a small “The imposition of a commission tight turns — the manufacturer’s manual “critical” planning and investment. group of petty politicians. This is our tramples over the democratic rights of instructed drivers not to exceed 8kmh when Councillor Andrew Hollis said he opportunity now for the city to go Tauranga’s residents.” driving around a corner with the wheel fully was shocked and the decision was forward in ways it desperately needs to, Clout said although personal conflicts turned. “ridiculous”. specifically in terms of infrastructure, had dominated the first year of their That information was not included in the “The main issue has been solved. housing and social amenities.” term, Powell’s resignation created manual provided by the Ports of Auckland. That was when the mayor resigned. When asked what concerns he had an opportunity to restore stability to Dyer had also regularly received bonuses A commissioner is an absolutely poor regarding rates potentially increasing the city’s leadership with the coming for his fast work in moving the containers, decision. dramatically while byelections. despite having one of the highest rates in the “Nanaia Mahuta, in under the control of “Minister Mahuta should trust our company of “tip alarms” — instances where my opinion, has made I have grown increasingly a commission, Powell community to determine the course of drivers came close to their machinery tipping an extraordinary said: “Something has our future, rather than inflicting planned over. mistake.” concerned‘ at the governance to give”. development on us from Wellington. Judge Evangelos Thomas said the failures Hollis said he issues, and the impact this “We can’t keep on “A Wellington-appointed commission represented a “systemic failure to instil and was now scared the has on Tauranga ratepayers kicking the can down won’t understand what our community maintain a culture of safety and to monitor city’s rates would a pot-holed road,” he needs.” compliance”. skyrocket. —Nanaia Mahuta’ said. Councillor Steve Morris said it would “It is aggravated by Ports of Auckland “What is happening “The vast number be up to the ratepayers’ associations to having some previous knowledge about is that last backstop of councillors didn’t represent the community from now on. tipping. They understood that there were for fiscal prudence has been removed. have the vision or courage to recognise or Morris said the decision will make concerns in the industry about the bonus Central Government is now in charge of act on the problem. This has been central “rich developers richer and ordinary scheme and how it was to operate. These Tauranga City. If that doesn’t make your to our conflict. ratepayers poorer”. things were known to Mr Dyer before his skin crawl, I don’t know what will.” “As far as I’m concerned, residents “The bureaucracy will be monitoring death; the risk of harm was significant; the risk Hollis said he was angry and frustrated in Tauranga and the Western Bay the bureaucracy. Ratepayers will be the of death was obvious.” “that we weren’t even given a chance now of Plenty should consider this as an only line of defence now between crazy The Ports of Auckland was fined $540,000 the friction in our council has gone”. early Christmas present and pop the and sensible spending.” for the health and safety breach and ordered When asked what responsibility he Champagne. The council has 10 working days to pay $136,000 in reparations, with $80,000 of took for the council’s situation, Hollis “Now at least we can have sensible to respond to the minister’s letter that to go to Dyer’s young son. said “none”. commissioners making decisions on how of intention and acting mayor Tina Judge Thomas said it was an intuitive Rather, he blamed Powell for “taking to fund the city.” Salisbury said it would do so by exercise. the easy way out” when he resigned on Five-term councillor Bill Grainger said December 18. “How can you place a value on what it November 20. he was “gutted” about the outcome. The council’s response will be means to lose someone, what it means to lose Powell disputed Hollis’ claims and said “Personally I think it would have been considered before a final decision is a grandson, a nephew, a partner, a father? You a commission was what the city needed. better to bring in a Crown manager. All made, which Salisbury anticipated would can’t place any price on that.”— RNZ “Andrew Hollis can find all the I can say is ‘God help the ratepayers, be early next year. 32nd Gisborne NZ First Foundation defendants lose name suppression International by Craig McCulloch, RNZ rejected the argument. any feelings of prejudice they may have “In my view the subject matter is aroused and focusing on the evidence.” Music Competition AUCKLAND — The two people inherently political. It is bound to attract Judge Orchard also ruled the charged over the handling of donations considerable media attention and that accused had “failed to demonstrate WAR MEMORIAL THEATRE to the New Zealand First Foundation attention is legitimate.” that publication will lead to extreme have lost a legal bid to keep their names hardship”. secret. As such, she dismissed the application, RNZ, however, cannot reveal their The defendants are accused of but maintained the current suppression identities for at least another 10 days in until December 14 “or until such time as Competition Final case the decision is appealed. using a ‘fraudulent device, trick as an appeal is filed and dealt with by The individuals were charged by or stratagem’ to secure more the High Court”. Saturday the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) with than $700,000. The defendants are accused of using a “obtaining by deception” several weeks “fraudulent device, trick or stratagem” to 5th December before this year’s election. secure more than $700,000 between 2015 At the time, the SFO confirmed and 2020, which was then used to pay 7.00pm neither of the accused were ministers, Judge Orchard said she was not expenses for the NZ First party. sitting MPs, candidates, staffers or convinced that the media interest would They have pleaded not guilty and will current members of NZ First. pose any risk to a fair trial. next appear in court for a case-review Since then, one of the defendants has “The New Zealand courts have hearing on January 26. 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Toi tu Toi Ora houses pieces “It’s been 20 years since any from 111 Maori artists, including institution addressed the legacy painting, installation art, of contemporary Maori art . . . and sculpture, printmaking, clay- I feel like we’ve really felt that in making, photography and film. the sector, the invisibility of Maori The exhibition includes artists art.” like Paratene Matchitt, Lisa He said two generations of Reihana, Reweti Arapere, and younger contemporary Maori Emily Karaka. artists have been waiting for their The gallery says it welcomes opportunity “to be brought into the chance to bring visitors back, the fold of a national story”. and to showcase seven decades Hangi, live music, talks and art- worth of Maori art. making activities will be held over Exhibition curator Nigel Borell the weekend to mark the opening. said it has been four years in the Entry is free and the exhibition making and the launch marks an continues until May 9, 2021. important moment for the gallery. — RNZ MAKING HISTORY: This piece is one of the more than 300 that make up the Toi tu Toi Ora exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery. RNZ picture Facial recognition laws under review by Harry Lock, RNZ sides when it comes to whether the recommendations should be implemented. WELLINGTON — The Government Green Party justice spokesperson will seek advice on whether the rules Golriz Ghahraman said she had deep safeguarding the use of facial recognition reservations about the use of the technology are sufficient. technology. A new report has raised serious “When we’re talking about locking concerns over a “regulation gap” people up and sanctioning them determining how the Government uses criminally, we really need to make sure facial recognition. the technology we’re relying on is as The Victoria University report, released accurate as something like DNA. This is yesterday, found the Government had far away from that.” the infrastructure for mass or targeted She wanted the Government surveillance using facial recognition to consider implementing all 15 technology. recommendations. In its 15 recommendations to the National’s spokesperson on digital Government, the report called for the David Clark media Melissa Lee was cautious about use of facial recognition to be more the impact of more regulations. transparent, with more oversight. Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Golriz Ghahraman “We already have a privacy framework Minister for the Digital Economy and Technologies director Colin Gavaghan and I think until technology lands, we Communications David Clark said he said such systems had gone wrong in the use of facial recognition has specific don’t really need too many regulations to would be seeking more advice on the other countries. implications for Maori. stifle growth of the technology,” she said. topic. “One of the ways this happens is in “At the moment, not much is Privacy Commissioner John Edwards “As facial recognition is a rapidly respect to things like how bias can creep understood about how we can expect said there was sufficient law in place, developing technology, I’ll be seeking into the system,” he said. facial recognition algorithms to behave which already covered biometric data. advice on the current safeguards in “If the algorithmic systems change on when they see a ta moko, or moko kauae, “With the new powers we have place and whether any more regulations data that people of a particular ethnicity or a mataora,” he said. under the Privacy Act to enforce or oversight are needed to ensure any for example, are more likely to be Then there’s the issues around where that, the Commissioner can issue use of the technology meets the ethical criminals or terrorists, then that is likely the data is being stored, and how it is compliance notices if, for example, a considerations and transparency the to inform results of the system.” being used. system is deployed with is collecting public expect,” Clark said. “What we’ve been calling for in my “Ideally Maori would be owners of this disproportionate amounts of information.” “It’s a priority for me to ensure that team, and I think it links quite nicely to kind of facial data because you know, What concerned him was the we maintain and enhance the ethical some of the conclusions from this report, it’s tapu, and also for other reasons, we increasing retail availability of the frameworks in place when it comes to is that we need some kind of oversight may have our own uses for that kind of technology to private companies. use of data, protecting human rights, and mechanism. dataset. “It means it’s increasingly available upholding the provisions of the Privacy “If nothing else, just to give the public “On top of that, we need to be involved to be deployed without the deliberations Act.” trust and confidence in how these in the data collection for this kind of and methodical assessments I would One aspect of facial recognition is systems are being used.” dataset, one way or another.” expect.” the algorithm systems it uses to pair Data scientist Caleb Moses, who is The review recommends Maori He said adequate controls and photographs in a database with live a member of Te Mana Rauranga/The representation in the oversight of how oversight were in place for the most images. 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Congratulations to all winners in the 2020 East Coast/ Manawatu/Whanganui House of the Year Awards
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The fruit industry should Fruit growers ‘doing their have‘ enough workers to keep the harvest from going pear- shaped best’ to hire NZ workers —Summerfuit’ chairman Tim Jones by Tess Brunton, RNZ them to do more because there’s urgency in the picking and the timeframe. Fruit DUNEDIN — Central Otago fruit doesn’t wait for tomorrow in some cases.” growers are rubbishing claims they’re Summerfruit New Zealand chairman turning down New Zealanders for local Tim Jones said the industry had fruit picking work as they would prefer been overwhelmed with applications cheap foreign labour. after putting out a call for help with It follows union concerns that plenty harvesting. of people are applying for jobs, but are But he agreed they should do better. waiting weeks for replies if they get them “Growers could be doing a better job at all. and the message needs to go out to Orchard owners have been calling for growers that really it is polite — at a the Government to allow in more seasonal minimum — to respond to the inquiries workers from Pacific countries to help they’re getting and to give people a little with the summer fruit harvest. more information about what jobs are Stephen Darling runs Darlings Fruit in available, what the conditions are and Ettrick, Central Otago, growing mainly when those jobs start.” apples and apricots. Martin Milne owns Cheeki Cherries He has had a large number of job which harvests about 100 tonnes of applications, and said they did their best cherries across three orchards around to get back to people as soon as they Cromwell. could. He has hired a company to handle “Of those that we receive, we assess hiring pickers and packers for the past and respond. We do background checks four years — during peak harvest, he’ll as best we can and endeavour to select HORTICULTURE WORK: Fruit growers need to ensure job applicants are suitable for have more than 100 pickers. the people that we think are going to be their roles, one business owner says. Hawke’s Bay Today picture “I think there is a lot of work around best suited for the job. Not everyone is here . . . it’s just coming up to the end and unfortunately I think there’s some KiwiSaver and they move them around packing being due to be done next month. of December and beginning of January. misconceptions about horticultural work, as required so there’s clearly business “But whoever comes through the door, That’s when things are really going to about orchard work,” Darling said. benefits in having Island labour here,” then quite often we’re generally wanting crank up. I would expect people to be “That’s why we do our best to make Fisher said. to employ them,” Birtles said. getting employed by then. There is a lot of sure that people are suited to those roles.” The Government previously announced “This nonsense about the 2000 people fruit on the trees and it has to come off so Amalgamated Workers’ Union southern 2000 additional RSE workers will be coming into the country, that’s a fantastic if you don’t get the job first time out, don’t secretary Calvin Fisher said overseas able to fly in early next year to help with first step. It’s a step too late for us be disheartened. Keep your finger on the workers and New Zealanders might the harvest, along with incentives for generally, it’s finished for the stone fruit pulse and keep applying,” Milne said. receive the same pay rate, but orchards unemployed New Zealanders to take on season.” Summerfruit NZ has appointed a found other benefits from hiring further seasonal work, including $1000 for people He disagreed the industry was after seasonal labour co-ordinator to help the from home. who complete jobs of six weeks or longer. cheap foreign labour. industry. “They charge the Pacific Islanders Sid Birtles manages Remarkable “That’s rubbish. We’re obliged to pay And with a large number of up to $150 a week for accommodation. Orchards in Roxburgh, and said they minimum wage anyway and that’s across applications, Jones said the fruit industry They’ve only got — I think — 32 hours usually employed New Zealanders first the board no matter who you are. There should have enough workers to keep the as a minimum. They don’t have to pay with peak cherry and apricot picking, and are incentives for people to encourage harvest from going pear-shaped. Pakistan cricket team denied exemption CHRISTCHURCH — The Pakistan men’s cricket touring squad first tested positive in managed team will not be allowed to leave their hotel to isolation in Christchurch on November 26. train until after they finish their time in managed Prior to leaving Pakistan, all members of the ALL-NEW MAZDA BT-50 isolation in Christchurch. touring squad had returned negative results on GOOD TO GO Director General of Health Dr Ashley the four occasions they were tested. Bloomfield says he has ongoing concerns about The team’s exemption to train was immediately the risk of cross infection within the squad and put on hold. he has decided against granting an exemption. 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Mortgages He said it was hard to tell why the whale GISBORNE MOTORS LTD • Health beached itself without a necropsy but that a • KiwiSaver and MID CITY, GREY STREET, GISBORNE PHONE 867 6759 stranding usually indicated an underlying problem Retirement of some sort but added that it could be old and www.gisbornemotors.co.nz planning “taken it’s last few breaths on the shore”. — NZME 36161-03 30326-02 The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 BUSINESS 11 Deloitte Top 200: Maori businesses rise to challenge AUCKLAND — The continued growth of Maori business, despite the challenges of Covid-19, Deloitte Top10MāoriBusinessIndex highlights the resilience and value it adds to Aotearoa’s economy. The entities on the 2020 Deloitte Top 10 Maori Business Index collectively # Totalassets represent over $7.1 billion in assets. Total Profit Waikato Tainui, ranked second on the 2020 Return equity Return aftertax Balance Deloitte Top 10 Maori Index with over $1.4 billion 2020 2019 Name $m %change onassets $m onequity $m date in assets, has played a significant role in the – 11NgāiTahu1,830 (5.2)(5) 1,521 (6) (88) Jun-20 community over the course of this year. They partnered with the Government to run Covid-19 – 22WaikatoTainui 1,428 (1.3)(2) 1,206 (3) (35) Mar-20 testing centres in Hamilton and surrounding areas, including rural communities, providing – 33Ngāti Whātuaki Ōrākei1,254 5.54975 4 43 Jun-19 additional capacity to testing services. – (1.0)4 5 Ngati Porou, ranked tenth on the index, also 44Moana NZ 549 453 23 Sep-19 established testing centres including in some of – 5–Lake Taupō Forest Trust428 21.9 10 364 12 38 Jun-19 New Zealand’s remotest communities, ensuring everyone had access to a test who needed 65Tuhoe Te UruTaumatua386 5.65381 6 20 Mar-19 one. This is just a glimpse of the outstanding response from iwi and the Maori business 76Parininihi ki Waitotara (PKW)2 334 5.84267 5 12 Jun-20 community to support communities throughout Aotearoa. – 8–Wakatū Inc334 2.25230 7 16 Jul-19 Critically, Maori business also helped ensure 97PukeroaOruawhata 303 8.05173 9 15 Mar-19 ongoing confidence in supply chains and food security through the lockdown. As investors and 10 8Ngati Porou259 2.11233 2 4Jun-20 providers of significant infrastructure and owners of $13 billion in primary sector assets (Source: Maori Economy Investors’ Guide 2017), many shone through highlighting their resilience has a food and beverage business as well as a returning to the trust, creating additional flow-on of these businesses kept New Zealand primary and the ability to rise to the challenge which customer-focused health and wellbeing offering benefits for the local community. products available and getting to where they confronted them. — businesses we can only expect to continue to In a year full of challenge and uncertainty, were needed. In this difficult year, it is particularly have strong growth. Maori business have showcased their strength However, it is important to acknowledge those encouraging to see two new entries on the 2020 Lake Taupo Forest Trust demonstrated the not only from a financial perspective, but also Maori businesses which took a significant hit as Deloitte Top 10 Maori Index — Lake Taupo Forest most significant growth, with a in their commitment to communities across a result of Covid-19. Trust, ranked fifth, and Wakatu Incorporation, 21.9 percent increase in asset value compared Aotearoa. Like all of the tourism sector, Ngai Tahu in at number eight. Placement on the index with the prior year. They hold 32,000ha of land The Government describes the recovery from tourism operations had its international visitors highlights the maturity these businesses have with 23,000ha of that being plantation forest. A Covid-19 as an economic recovery, and Maori disappear overnight and many others saw a reached and their visibility within the market. significant number of people from the Turangi businesses are well-placed to support them reduction in the asset value of their businesses. Wakatu holds a diverse portfolio of assets, community are employed on their whenua, and in this process, providing not just economic Despite these unmitigated challenges, the valued at over $300 million, with 70 percent with the Crown lease due to end in July 2021, this benefits, but holistic benefits to the nation as a underlying strength of these businesses has focused in the land and water space. It also will result in 100 percent of the forestry income whole. — NZ Herald Covid blamed for Nido’s NZ’s best firms a slide into receivership AUCKLAND — A mega- which it’s sited. Auckland homeware One of the company’s store, barely open five lenders, Central Assets Ltd, ‘long way behind’ months, has been put into called in the receivers. receivership. “The directors concur Magsons Hardware, with McGrathNicol’s AUCKLAND — A fresh “Successful small advanced which traded under assessment that the timing look at productivity indicates economies have large companies the Nido brand in West of the opening of the store New Zealand’s best and most that export specialised, distinctive Auckland, was placed under in the year of the pandemic innovative firms are about half as products at scale. By comparison, the control of McGrathNicol created acute pressure on productive as their counterparts in most of New Zealand’s larger after it was seriously the financial success of other small advanced economies. companies are strongly oriented affected by Covid the store.” Productivity Commission chair towards sales in the domestic restrictions and Nido was touted Murray Sherwin said this report market,” he said, adding that just the failure of the by its founder was different from the many 30 companies account for half of firm building and managing others it had produced over the New Zealand’s exports. the store. director Vinod past 10 years since it established “Those exports tend to be The shop Kumar as a New to help improve New Zealand’s less specialised, less distinctive operated Zealand rival productivity. than we see in other advanced from a 27,000 to Swedish flat “What’s new in this inquiry is Murray Sherwin economies.” square metre pack furniture that we’ve been able to do some Among the report’s development, giant Ikea. comparisons with other, what we to fill jobs in the hospitality, recommendations was a dubbed the “’It is very call the small advanced economies tourism and agricultural sectors. change to laws restricting country’s biggest single disappointing that the . . . and the answer is that we It also drew from a recent report genetic modification and retail store, and has about vision of the founder of appear to be a long way behind, by British economist professor associated technologies in an 100 staff. Nido, Vinod Kumar, could maybe even half the levels of Richard Harris suggesting New effort to improve productivity The receivers said the not be realised,” Central productivity in terms of labour Zealand’s major problem was in agriculture as well as New shop would continue Assets said in a statement. productivity,” he said. a failure to adopt productivity- Zealand’s response to climate operating for the time Kumar was also director “Our penetration in export enhancing technologies, the small change. being as they assessed of the construction firm markets is about half that of the size of local companies, and a lack “More particularly, right now, the financial position and building the store, Vijay small advanced economies groups.” of international connections. we’re locking our scientists out options, but there would Holdings, which collapsed The commission also backed “A key difference is that of really understanding what’s be a discounted stock sale last month owing $2.6 a recent report by the Institute successful small advanced going on and being able to stay up soon. million. of Economic Research, which economies focus their investments with recent developments and I The receivership covers The store opened in June, recommends a revamp of on creating world class innovation think that’s ultimately unhelpful, only the trading company although it had not been migration policy, putting a stop to ecosystems around their leading and we’d like to see that change,” and not the property on fully completed and fitted cheap imported labour particularly firms,” Sherwin said. Sherwin said. — RNZ
SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY activity for the day. 11c to $6.85. Vista Group announced it has The a2 Milk Company had a revival, rising 48c bought the remaining 50 percent of Cinema or 3.98 percent to $14.18 on trade worth $13.7m, Intelligence from founder and chief executive WELLINGTON — Market leader Fisher & waiting for the Christmas parties to ramp up,” and Mainfreight was up $1.50c to $62. Without Claudiu Tanasescu, and its share price rose 5c Paykel Healthcare couldn’t get back on its perch said Mark Lister, head of private wealth research Fisher & Paykel’s latest slump, these other or 2.87 percent to $1.79. yesterday, falling another 4 percent as the New with Craigs Investment Partners. leading stocks would have led the market to a Dunedin-based automation solutions Zealand sharemarket closed the week flat on The rising NZ dollar, hitting a two-year high healthy gain. company Scott Technology has been busy, moderate trading. against the greenback, has slowed export- Freightways was up 19c or 2 percent to a securing a multimillion-dollar material handling The S&P/NZX 50 Index slipped 17.53 points oriented companies, particularly those with a lot new high of $9.69; Synlait Milk rose 12c or 2.31 and logistics contract with the world’s largest to 12,631.38 after reaching an intraday high of of business in the US such as Fisher & Paykel percent to $5.31; Ebos Group increased 12c to frozen food manufacturer McCain, and signing 12,707.27. There were 51.5 million shares worth and Pushpay Holdings. The NZ dollar traded $25; Fletcher Building gained 7c to $5.84; and a global partnership with Savoye, one of the $167.37 million changing hands, with 88 gainers between US70.53c and US70.82c during the day. Restaurant Brands picked up 11c to $12.11. world’s leading high-speed storage and retrieval and 54 decliners over the whole market. Fisher & Paykel slumped $1.34 or 3.98 Meridian lost 9c to $6.50; Chorus was down system organisations. Scott’s share price “All the company results are behind us and percent to $32.33, having fallen by 7.29 percent 5.5c to $8.11; Pushpay slipped 4c or 2.19 climbed 5c or 2.86 percent to $1.80. there’s not any real economic data coming over the past two days. Its $37.6m worth of percent to $1.79; Ryman Healthcare declined 9c Tourism Holdings increased 6c or 2.33 through and I think traders are sitting back shares traded made up a fifth of the market’s to $14.60; and Hallenstein Glasson decreased percent to $2.63. — NZ Herald 12 BUSINESS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020
SHAREMARKET WEEKLY ROUND-UP MONDAY-TO-FRIDAY OFFICIAL MARKET STATISTICS TOP 10 TURNOVER TOP 10 VALUE BIGGEST 10 RISES BIGGEST 10 FALLS NZX 50 t Share name Shares Share name Dollars (000) Share name Percentage Share name Percentage New Talisman 50,453,000 Fishr&Paykl Health 212,678,500 MarWineEst 23.2558 PushpayHld 74.965 12,631.38 12800 Spark NZ 21,084,500 AuckAirport 151,389,400 Rakon 16.0494 QEX 9.8765 AuckAirport 19,546,000 Meridian Energy 125,610,100 Pacific Edge 15.942 AlliedFarmrs 9.3333 Meridian Energy 19,507,100 a2 Milk 97,079,200 GFNZ Grp Ltd Ord 13.7931 Harmoney Corp Limited 7.5802 12700• Saturday, April 18, 2020Sky Network 17,773,900 Spark NZ 96,772,700 Tower 12.605 BUSINESSAccordant Group Ltd 11 7.2464 Kiwi Prop 16,305,700 Contact Energy 78,188,700 Heartland Grp Holding 11.3475 MHM Automation Limited 5.6604 12600 Pacific Edge 12,208,100 Ryman Health 56,808,700 Rua Bio 10.5263 Enprise Group 5.4348 -17.53 SKYCITYEnt 10,043,600 Mercury NZ 50,077,900 Mercury NZ 6.6667 Fishr&Paykl Health 4.8601 Contact Energy 9,950,300 Infratil 32,961,100 Cannasouth 6.0606 Synlait Milk Ltd (NS) 4.4964 -0.139% 12500 Tower 9,638,600 SKYCITYEnt 31,313,600 Meridian Energy 5.178 Moa Ord Shrs 4.3478 NZX 10 t MIDCAP s SMALLCAP t NZX All t 12400 12,868.05 33,825.42 77,829.99 13,728.7 Dec 4 Nov 16 Nov 23 s Nov 30 -53.80 -0.416% +99.43 +0.295% -81.20 -0.104% -20.83 -0.151% New Zealand Australia Last Weekly 52-week Dividend P/E Last Weekly 52-week Dividend P/E Last Week’s 52-week Dividend P/E Price Move High Low NTA CPS Yld% Ratio Price Move High Low NTA CPS Yld% Ratio Sale Move High Low CPS Yld% Ratio Precinct Prop 1.74 - 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32188-01 The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 OPINION 13 EDITORIAL A time to relax, unwind, reflect on difficult year Re: Hope for this world and the next, little or no faith belief system yet still deeper meaning of life and our purpose Needed to address November 30 letter. wish to take advantage of the festive for living. With thanksgiving. In three weeks time we will experience season, we cannot escape the fact The hope for this world and the another Christmas, a time for families that times have changed. Things we next comes to us in the form of a child our housing crisis and friends to enjoy each other’s previously took for granted now are being born into humble circumstances in The building programme Kainga company, to relax, unwind, reflect on regulated. Palestine over 2000 years ago. Heaven what has been for many a very difficult Yet we can still hope that the new and earth, the divine spark of the Ora has signalled this week for and trying time. Some commentators normal, whatever this may be, will universe became one at his birthing. Gisborne City is welcome news, predict we can expect more of the same increase rather than decrease the notion Now that’s something worth celebrating. as a housing crisis here deepens next year. Despite all of this we must be that life and living is something still Kororia ki te Atua I runga rawa he and with the waiting list for social thankful that as a community, as a nation worth seeking. maungarongo ki tona iwi i runga i te housing in the region having doubled we have weathered the storm of global For those of us who have a faith belief whenua (Glory to God in the highest and to 484 over the past 18 months. unrest brought about by the pandemic system, Christmas means much more peace on earth to all of us) Kainga Ora’s programme director and recession better than others. We are than self-indulgence and extravagance. Nga manaakitanga (Blessings) says the Crown agency will deliver indeed blessed to be living in “Godzone”. It is a time for inward reflection, for 85 new homes by late next year/ For those of us who profess to have renewal and spiritual growth as to the WALLY TE UA early 2022 and that this is “just the tip of the iceberg for Gisborne”, with more project briefs to be developed after a national Public Housing Plan More space needed for The sky won’t fall . . . is released in coming months. Re: Local govt has held but by their character.” Including other plans already in a three-storey building fast to colonial roots, “I have a dream that one day train for social housing development December 4 column. this nation will rise up and live here, including up to 90 overseen by Tena Koe .... , out the true meaning of its creed. Re: ‘Too high, too many’ — considered, where there are Your comment (Ed: which We hold these truths to be self- Manaaki Tairawhiti, Kainga Ora says December 4 story. already higher buildings. more than 200 homes will be added was for online publication evident that all men are created I own the leasehold on only) in response to equal.” to the district’s stock of social BK’s Palm Court Motel at RUTH SPURWAY housing over the next 18 months. Meredith’s considered and “I have a dream that one day 671 Gladstone Road. My intelligent commentary out in the red hills of Georgia the This, and the suggestion of a lot landlord sold that land for Agree with Ruth. Move it to struck me as rather unkind. sons of former slaves and the more social housing development to the development and was where St Mary’s used to be — Don’t we all want and sons of former slaveowners will follow, will eventually be a massive told there was going to be minimal impact on neighbours indeed deserve a bit of be able to sit down together at the relief to our most vulnerable citizens a number of single-level and much bigger space. We power at times, and what table of brotherhood.” who have been hit hardest by the dwellings for single people, live across from the proposed is so wrong with Maori King was aspiring for unity shortage of housing, sky-rocketing to free up state housing that development site and stand with wanting their fair share of and equality – not separation and was under-occupied. our neighbours. Single level, or the power anyway? most certainly not a division of house prices and escalating rents The motel relies on the move it somewhere else. as Gisborne’s population grows and Are you feeling threatened people by the colour of their skin afternoon sun to attract by Maori people, who as is proposed with race-based struggles to be housed. guests, giving it a light and KATRINA SWANN With Gisborne District Council make up half of the local seats on council. sunny welcoming feel. I fear population, having Maori only processing about 100 consents my business will decline The neighbours have every wards? FRANK NEWMAN, Whangarei for new houses annually in recent drastically with a three- right to be so peeved off, I What is so terribly wrong years, just the social housing storey building blocking out would be too and I live far with tangata whenua having Except it isn’t separatism planned will eclipse this. all the sunlight and leave away from where this high- equitable representation? as all councillors, Maori Council-owned Gisborne Holdings the motel sitting in the rise housing development The sky won’t fall, so and non-Maori, would be Ltd also announced in March this shadow of it. will be built. I have seen please be reasonable. working together. If these plans get as far as some new units that have Otherwise you sound exactly year that it will be developing the being presented for planning been built down Abbott former St Mary’s site on Childers like the kind of older Pakeha PAMELA CRAWFORD permission then I will join Street — why don’t they do male she is referring to. Road into a residential subdivision all the neighbours affected the same on the Gladstone with at least 30 new houses, and a Why have the councils been in strongly opposing this. Rd site? That makes more LARA MEYER made up of mostly Pakeha two-hectare plot for a commercial If three-storey buildings sense and would be practical males despite the area having a development that could suit a need to be built then a much for the location. Here are the most important population that is half Maori? I doctors’ rooms, a physio or dentist. larger area like that by the lines in Martin Luther King’s “I say five seats to Maori and the The three-level apartment block netball courts should be KAREN MORROW have a Dream” speech: sooner the better – call them by Kainga Ora has planned for its “I have a dream that my four their iwi names and not Maori Gladstone Road site, which has little children will one day live in and they won’t be able to petition proved controversial, accounts a nation where they will not be them. for 12 homes — all two-bedroom As Clive loads his jalopy . . . judged by the color of their skin MOKI apartments, a size which is in high Clive Bibby’s epistolatory discombobulated and in need demand to relieve the pressure of expositions over the years of a strong pick-me-up to extended families squeezing into have been truly wondrous restore some semblance of to behold. Veritably, such equilibrium. Different treatment then overcrowded homes and sometimes Re: Divide people, you dozen tauiwi. So he does see garages around the city. dense thickets of thought just As he packs his hairshirts kept popping up across our into his bags and loads them invite division — Dec 4. different treatment on the Ten further houses will be built landscape. into his jalopy for his journey Is this the same Craig basis of race is OK. Could around the apartment block, with A word of warning was into the wilderness, could he Bauld who as principal of this apply to wards? entrances on either side going always needed however to do so carefully so as to make a largely Maori school in into a community space; six will those who contemplated room for his fellow travellers Turanganui a Kiwa is on JOE NADEN be three-bedroom houses, three entering those thickets in a along the way? record saying that it was OK of them four-bedroom and one a quest for the truth. Many no to strap Maori girls as they One of the reasons for Maori six-bedroom house. Eight existing doubt emerged dazed and BRUCE HOLM were immune to pain, or wards is to decrease division different from Pakeha girls, between Maori and non-Maori. houses around the vacant site are or did not care so much, or There is already a lot of division, being removed to make way for Planned new speed limits silly some such crazy reasoning? it’s interesting that you don’t see the 22-house development. This all In the 1970s the roll of it. Maybe that shows your biased indicates that existing neighbours of Re: Driving speed limits on How ridiculous. this school was about 600 point of view? the planned development should not the way down, December 4 tangata whenua and a ERUERA ARANO have sunlight blocked. editorial. MARGARET LINTON While it is not surprising that [email protected] neighbours are opposed, this sort of development is exactly what is ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. needed to address not only our ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. housing crisis but the increased ■ Always include full name and contact details. ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. inequality that it is creating. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. 14 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 ‘Rob, replicate and replace’ US intelligence director calls China biggest threat to the world
WASHINGTON — China campaign trail, Trump warned property to China. poses the greatest threat to that Biden would go easy on He noted the theft of America and the rest of the China, although the president- intellectual property from free world, outgoing National elect agrees that China is not American businesses, citing Intelligence Director John abiding by international trade the case of Sinoval, a China- Ratcliffe said on Thursday as the rules, is giving unfair subsidies based wind turbine maker, Trump administration ramps up to Chinese companies and which was convicted and anti-Chinese rhetoric to pressure stealing American innovation. heavily fined for stealing trade President-elect Joe Biden to be The Trump administration, secrets from AMSC, a US-based tough on Beijing. which once boasted of warm manufacturer formerly known “The intelligence is clear: relations with China’s President as American Superconductor Beijing intends to dominate Xi Jinping, also has been Inc. Rather than paying AMSC the US and the rest of the ramping up sanctions against for more than $800 million in planet economically, militarily China over Taiwan, Tibet, trade, products and services it had and technologically,” Ratcliffe Hong Kong and the South agreed to purchase, Sinovel wrote in an op-ed published on China Sea. It has moved against hatched a scheme to steal Thursday in The Wall Street the Chinese telecoms giant AMSC’s proprietary wind Journal. Huawei and sought restrictions turbine technology, causing the “Many of China’s major on Chinese social media DOMINANCE WARNING: Trump spy chief John Ratcliffe labels loss of almost 700 jobs and more public initiatives and prominent applications like TikTok and China as the biggest threat to the US and free world since World than $1 billion in shareholder companies offer only a layer of WeChat. War 2. AP picture equity, according to the Justice camouflage to the activities of China’s embassy in the US Department. the Chinese Communist Party.” did not respond to a request for annual intelligence budget to Avril Haines, a former deputy Ratcliffe and other U.S. “I call its approach of economic comment on Ratcliffe’s op-ed, address the threat from China. director of the CIA, to succeed officials have said that China espionage ‘rob, replicate and although China has routinely Beijing is preparing for an open- Ratcliffe as the next national has stolen sensitive US defence replace,’” Ratcliffe said. “China denied many of these allegations ended confrontation with the intelligence director. technology to fuel Xi’s aggressive robs US companies of their in the past. US, which must be addressed, “This generation will be military modernisation plan intellectual property, replicates Ratcliffe, a Trump loyalist he said. judged by its response to China’s and they allege that Beijing the technology and then replaces who has been accused of “This is our once-in-a- effort to reshape the world in its uses its access to Chinese the US firms in the global politicising the position, has generation challenge. Americans own image and replace America tech firms, such as Huawei, marketplace.” been the nation’s top intelligence have always risen to the as the dominant superpower,” to collect intelligence, disrupt Trump administration official since May. In his op-ed, moment, from defeating the Ratcliffe wrote. communications and threaten officials have been stepping he did not directly address scourge of fascism to bringing He cited several examples of the privacy of users worldwide. up their anti-China rhetoric the transition to a Biden down the Iron Curtain,” Ratcliffe Chinese aggression against the Ratcliffe said he has for months, especially during administration. Trump has wrote in what appeared to United States: personally briefed members the presidential campaign as not acknowledged losing the be a call for action to future The Justice Department has of Congress about how China President Donald Trump sought election. intelligence officials. charged a rising number of US is using intermediaries to to deflect blame for the spread Ratcliffe said he has shifted Biden has announced that academics for transferring US lawmakers in an attempt to of the coronavirus. On the money within the $85 billion he wants the Senate to confirm taxpayer-funded intellectual influence legislation. — AP Brexit talks paused amid ‘significant divergences’ Germany readies BRUSSELS — Talks to reach a post-Brexit of intense negotiation in London, the two chief He added that “time is in very short supply and trade deal have been paused, because UK and negotiators agreed today that the conditions we are at a very difficult point in talks”. Covid-19 vaccine EU negotiators say “significant divergences” for an agreement are not met, due to significant The Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said remain. divergences on level playing field, governance it was important for the 27 EU member states to centres amid Michel Barnier and David Frost said conditions and fisheries. give negotiators “the space to conclude these for a deal between the two sides have not been “On this basis, they agreed to pause the talks talks”. He added that he “fervently hoped” a trade met. European Commission President Ursula Von in order to brief their principals on the state of deal can be agreed. security concerns Der Leyen and PM Boris Johnson will discuss play of the negotiations.” Meanwhile, France’s Europe minister, Clement the situation today. A senior UK government source told BBC Beaune, warned that his country could “veto” a BERLIN — Officials in Germany said on State aid subsidies, fishing and enforcement News the statement shows how far apart both deal if it did not satisfy their demands. Friday that they are taking the potential for of new rules remain the key sticking points in sides are and that the trade talks have run into The European Parliament would need to ratify attacks on mass vaccination centres into negotiations. If a deal is not agreed by December problems. any deal before it can be implemented and UK consideration as they set up sites to prepare 31, the two sides will trade on World Trade Earlier, Boris Johnson’s spokesman said the MPs are likely to get the chance to vote on for European Union regulators authorising the Organisation rules, meaning the introduction of government was “committed to working hard to legislation implementing the agreement. first coronavirus vaccines. taxes on imports. try and reach agreement” but emphasised that And the 27 EU national parliaments could also Britain gave the green light on Wednesday Releasing identical statements on Twitter, Mr the UK couldn’t “agree a deal that doesn’t allow need to ratify an agreement — depending on the for emergency use of a vaccine made by Barnier and Lord Frost said: “After one week us to take back control”. actual contents of the deal. — BBC German firm BioNTech and US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. The European Medicines Agency has indicated it may not decide whether to grant its authorisation until December 29, Biden to urge America to mask up for 100 days about two weeks later than Germany had expected to launch an immunisation drive. WASHINGTON — Joe Biden said on enforce. Speaking with CNN, Biden said as the director of the National Institute The former head of Germany’s civil Thursday that he will ask Americans to he would make the request to Americans of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the protection agency, Albrecht Broemme, was commit to 100 days of wearing masks on Inauguration Day, January 20. nation’s top infectious-disease expert. tasked with setting up six mass vaccination as one of his first acts as president, “On the first day I’m inaugurated, He said he’s asked Fauci to be a “chief sites in Berlin. He said security questions still stopping just short of the nationwide I’m going to ask the public for 100 days medical adviser” as well as part of his need to be resolved. mandate he’s pushed before to stop the to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not Covid-19 advisory team. Unlike with hospitals, which tend to be spread of the coronavirus. forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll Regarding a coronavirus vaccine, treated respectfully, “with the centres it’s The move marks a notable shift see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden offered begrudging credit for indeed possible that people opposed to from President Donald Trump, whose Biden said. the work Trump’s administration has vaccination or others willing to use violence own skepticism of mask-wearing has The president-elect reiterated his call done in expediting the development of might say ‘Let’s set this on fire because we contributed to a politicisation of the for lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass a a vaccine but said that planning the think vaccinations are stupid’,” Broemme said. issue. That’s made coronavirus aid bill and distribution properly will be “critically Broemme plans to have “intense many people reticent expressed support for a important.” conversations” with police and private to embrace a practice Just 100 days to $900 billion compromise Part of the challenge the Biden security firms about the protection of the that public health bill that a bipartisan administration will face in distributing vaccination centres, though he added that no experts say is one of the mask‘ — not forever, group of lawmakers the vaccine will be instilling public concrete threats have been made so far. easiest ways to manage just 100 days. And introduced this week. confidence in it. Biden said he’d be A small but vocal minority in Germany the pandemic, which I think we’ll see a Biden has said his “happy” to get inoculated in public to has staged regular protests against the has killed more than significant reduction transition team is assuage any concerns about its efficacy pandemic restrictions imposed by authorities. 275,000 Americans. working on its own and safety. They argue that limits on social contacts, The president- —Joe Biden’ coronavirus relief Three former presidents — Barack the closure of some businesses and elect has frequently package, and his aides Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton mask requirements are an unnecessary emphasised mask- have signalled they plan — have said they’d also get vaccinated infringement on their rights. wearing as a “patriotic duty” and for that to be their first legislative push. publicly to show that it’s safe. Opponents of the public health measures during the campaign floated the idea of The president-elect also said he asked “People have lost faith in the ability overlap with members of anti-vaccination instituting a nationwide mask mandate, Dr Anthony Fauci to stay on in his of the vaccine to work. It matters what groups who claim — despite repeated which he later acknowledged would be administration, “in the exact same role a president and the vice president do,” government insistence to the contrary — that beyond the ability of the president to he’s had for the past several presidents,” Biden said. — AP Covid-19 shots will be compulsory. — AP The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 15
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18 FOCUS ON THE LAND The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 Price details from Meat exports drop
comparable sale THE value of New Zealand red meat due to African Swine Fever decimating exports dropped by 18 percent in October the Chinese pig herd. While the value of by Trevor Brown compared to a year earlier, according exports this October was down compared to an analysis by the Meat Industry to last year, it was still higher than all YEARLING cattle dominated the Association. other October monthly exports in recent monthly cattle fair at the Matawhero Sheepmeat exports in October 2020 years. saleyards on Tuesday where prices dropped by 25 percent and beef exports “This latest data illustrates the paid for the 900-plus cattle sold were fell by 14 percent in value compared to volatility of our global markets and on a par with the November sale. October 2019. Co-products declined by shows why it’s more important than ever Best prices — eight percent. to maintain our market Cows and calves: Panikau Station, The value of red meat diversification strategy. 30, $1500; Riverflat Family Trust exports and co-products Covid-19 continues “Covid-19 continues (Ruatoria), 14, $1475; Rakm Holdings to the United Kingdom to severely disrupt our (Ruatoria) 10, $1250; Pare Raroa in October 2020 dropped to‘ severely disrupt markets and key channels Whanau PS (Te Araroa), 8, $900. by 16 percent compared our markets and key such as the food service Two-year steers: Homebush Station, to a year earlier, but the channels sector and we expect this 2 (525kg), $1750; Hakurenga Inc, 5 value of exports to the to continue through to (490kg), $1600. United States increased —Sirma’ Karapeeva 2021. The situation is also Yearling steers: M.D and C.A Utting, by 15 percent. compounded by congestion 42 (405kg), $1405, 39 (385kg), $1340; Sirma Karapeeva, issues at ports and the P.G Holdsworth, 30 (365kg), $1255; D chief executive of the Meat Industry appreciation of the New Zealand dollar.” Irwin, 8 (350kg), $1170; D Gregory, 6 Association, said the fall was mainly into The analysis shows a significant (320kg), $1120; Rimunui Station, 27 China (down 36 percent to $195 million) increase in exports to Singapore in (325kg), $1110; M.I and B.S Parker, and reflects the high prices New Zealand October. This was mainly due to an 12 friesian (315kg), $1110; Glentui TOP CATTLE: These 42 Charolais- red meat was commanding last year. increase in tallow exports to Singapore Station, 8 (315kg), $1100, 20 (260kg), cross yearling steers from Merv and “In October 2019, New Zealand was where the co-product is used to produce $975; Waitaki P/S, 11 (315kg), $1090; Connie Utting at Waimata, weighing sending record volumes of meat to China bio-diesel. Koura Station, 34 (295kg), $1035. in at 405kg, sold for $1405 at Two-year heifers: C.P Healey, 15 Tuesday’s cattle fair. The Utting’s pen (445kg), $1250; Panikau Station, 7 of 31 yearling heifers sold for $1130, (420kg), $1140. weighing 345kg. Both lots went to Yearling heifers: M.D and C.A local farmers. Picture by Trevor Brown Utting, 31 (345kg), $1130; Kimberley Briant, 5 (335kg), $1000; Pakihiroa Farms Ltd, 39 (260kg), $870, 7 $690, 11 (200kg), $530. (235kg), $610; Riverflat Family Trust, Two-year bulls: A.C and G.M Whitley 34 (285kg), $860; C.H and J.M Reid Family Trust (Hexton), 9 friesian Family Trust (Mahia), 8 (285kg), $810; (425kg), $1180. Glentui Station, 17 (230kg), $700; Yearling bulls: Holdsworth Mangahanea Farms Ltd, 14 (225kg), Paringahau LS, 12 (370kg), $1035.
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32574-01 REPORT SELLING LIKE HOT CAKES: The Candy’s from Mangahauhau Hampshires enjoyed a total clearance and a new high average in their ram sale yesterday at Matawhero, one day after selling one of their crop to stud for $2000. Ben, Rose, Mark and Matt Quality lambs at weekly fair Candy were happy with the outcome of their sale. Picture by Murray Robertson by Trevor Brown sold for $158. Their 18 younger ewes fetched PRICES were steady for the store $164.50. Mangahauhau rams sell-out lambs at yesterday’s Matawhero sheep Cull mixed-aged rams sold from $72 to sale, but firmed for the prime ewes. $103. by Murray Robertson turned out,” Mr Candy said. There were 1915 sheep sold, mostly Best prices — “The result says what we are doing is store lambs. Store male lambs: Arakihi Station, MANGAHAUHAU Hampshires from Hangaroa working. P Bennett sold 14 heavy prime ewes 91, $103.50, 370, $88, 197, $70, 3, $54; backed up a successful $2000 ram sale on “We were so well supported with all our for $180 and six new season prime lambs Kerley Agriculture Ltd (Kanakanaia), Thursday with a sell-out auction at Matawhero repeat buyers back and some new ones. for $132. 67, $90, 96, $76; Holdsworth Paringahau yesterday, lifting their average on last year. “We’re breeding tough, hill-country sheep, and In the store lamb pens, Arakihi Station — L/S, 158, $90, 220, $89; Waiwhenua Mark and Rose Candy’s ram sale was over in they are doing the job for our clients.” at Tolaga Bay received best price of Farms P/S (Frasertown), 86, $80, 96, $69. half an hour, a total clearance that saw their 55 The pre-auction sale on Thursday was a real $107 for seven Wiltshire ewe lambs and Store mixed-sex lambs: Kerley young rams change hands like hot cakes. thrill, Mr Candy said. “To sell him for $2000 to a $103.50 for 91 Wiltshire ram lambs. Agriculture Ltd, 46, $103, 58, $88; All four in pen number one went to one buyer. stud in Whanganui was fantastic.” K.K Shaw Farming Ltd at Rakauroa Glentui Station (Tolaga Bay), 56, $95, Their top price was $1700 at auction, upwards The Candy’s agent, Chris Hurlstone from PGG offered two pens of store ewes. 87, $73, 32, $57; P Bennett, 10, $79; from a minimum price of $600, for an average of Wrightson, said the offering yesterday was a The pen of 48 wet/dry four-tooth five- Waiwhenua Farms P/S, 19, $76. $1186. sound and well-presented line-up. year ewes were freshly shorn, carrying Store ewe lambs: Arakihi Station, 7, “It was an awesome sale, bloody good, and “They showed plenty of EMA, and plenty of plenty of condition, with good teeth and $107, 24, $105. Rose and I are extremely happy with how it volume in their hindquarters.”
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COPENHAGEN — Denmark forward in the fight against from wind turbines. They has decided to end all oil and climate change. are considered key in the gas activities in the North Sea Greenpeace called it “a transformation of the energy by 2050 and has cancelled its landmark decision toward the system and should enable latest licensing round, saying necessary phase-out of fossil Denmark to no longer be the country is “now putting an fuels.” dependent on fossil fuels in end to the fossil fuel era.” “This is a huge victory for 2050 for electricity production. The Danish Parliament the climate movement,” said The agreement to end oil and voted late on Thursday to end Helene Hagel of Greenpeace gas extraction means that a offshore gas and oil extraction, Denmark. Wealthy Denmark planned eighth licensing round which had started in 1972 and has “a moral obligation to end and any future tenders have made the country the largest the search for new oil to send a been cancelled and makes 2050 producer in the European clear signal that the world can the last year in which to extract Union. Non EU-members and must act to meet the Paris fossil fuels in the North Sea. Norway and Britain are larger Agreement and mitigate the It was backed by both the producers, with a bigger climate crisis.” left-leaning parties as well as presence in the North Sea. The 2015 landmark Paris the centre-right opposition, Denmark is this year climate deal asks both rich suggesting the policy is estimated to pump a bit over and poor countries to take unlikely to be reversed. 100,000 barrels of crude oil and action to curb the rise in global “It is incredibly important ‘LANDMARK DECISION’: Denmark has decided to end all oil and oil equivalents a day, according temperatures that is melting that we now have a broad gas offshore activities in the North Sea by 2050 and has cancelled to the government. glaciers, raising sea levels majority behind the agreement, its latest licensing round. AP file picture That is relatively little and shifting rainfall patterns. so that there is no longer any in a global context. The UK It requires governments to doubt about the possibilities industry has earned the small Council on Climate Change produces about ten times present national plans to and conditions in the North Scandinavian country over — an independent body that that amount while the US, reduce emissions to limit global Sea,” said Climate Minister $81.5 billion since the 1970s. advises the government — the world’s largest producer, temperature rise to well below Dan Joergensen, a Social In October, energy group recommended ending any pumped over 19 million 2 degrees Celsius. Democrat. Total pulled out of the latest future exploration in the North barrels of oil a day last year. Denmark has been an According to official figures, tender process leaving only one Sea, saying a continuation Environmental activists early adopter of wind power, the move would mean an applicant, Ardent Oil, according would hurt the country’s nevertheless said the move was with more than a third of its estimated total loss for to authorities. ambitions as a front-runner on significant as it shows the way electricity production deriving Denmark of $2.1 billion. The In June, the Danish fighting climate change. — AP India’s winter of discontent Infuriated by new regulations, farmers rise up against PM Modi
NEW DELHI — A chilly breeze whirls citizenship law that discriminated against through New Delhi in the mornings and Muslims led to demonstrations that the sun is partly obscured by toxic haze, culminated in violence. a marker of another winter in the Indian Those demonstrations were much capital. But along the city’s borders, this bigger in scale, but the farmers’ year is visibly and viscerally different. rumblings are growing fast and gaining The perpetually busy arterial highways widespread support of ordinary citizens that connect most northern Indian who have started joining them in large towns to this city of 29 million people numbers. now pulse to the cries of “Inquilab Modi and his allies have tried to allay Zindabad” — “Long live the revolution.” farmers’ fears about the new laws while Tens and thousands of farmers with dismissing their concerns. Some of his distinctive, colourful turbans and long, party leaders have called the farmers flowing beards have descended upon the “misguided” and “anti-national,” a label city’s borders, choking highways in giant often given to those who criticise Modi or demonstrations against new farming laws his policies. that they say will open them to corporate The government is holding talks with exploitation. the farmers to persuade them to end their For more than a week, they’ve marched protests, but they have dug in their heels. toward the capital on their tractors On Friday, a group of 35 leaders of the and trucks like an army, pushing aside farmers called for a nationwide shutdown concrete police barricades while braving on Tuesday and said the protests would tear gas, batons and water cannons. continue until the laws are revoked. Now, on the outskirts of New Delhi, DO OR DIE: An elderly farmer shouts slogans as others listen to a speaker as they Farmer Kulwant Singh, 72, said that they are hunkered down with food and block a major highway during a protest at the Delhi-Haryana state border, India. More when he left his home in Haryana for the fuel supplies that can last weeks and growers joined giant demonstrations and choked roads to India’s Capital by hunkering protests, he gave his wife a garland of threatening to besiege the capital if Prime down along with their trucks and tractors. AP picture flowers for two possible scenarios. Minister Narendra Modi’s government “Either I return victorious and she doesn’t meet their demands to abolish the laws were part of a larger plan to hand The new rules will also eliminate places it around my neck in celebration, laws. over the farmers’ land to big corporations agents who act as middlemen between the or I die here revolting and the same “Modi wants to sell our lands to and make them landless. farmers and the government-regulated garland is put on my body when it corporates,” said one of them, Kaljeet “Modi wants the poor farmers to die of wholesale markets. Farmers say agents reaches home,” Singh said. Singh, 31, who travelled from Ludhiana hunger so that he can fill the stomachs of are a vital cog of the farm economy and Such passions run deep among the city in Punjab, some 310 kilometres his rich friends,” he said. “We are here to their main line of credit, providing quick protesters who have found social, north of New Delhi. “He can’t decide for fight his brutal decrees peacefully.” funds for fuel, fertilisers and even loans economic and generational barriers millions of those who for generations have He paused, then reconsidered: “Actually, in case of family emergencies. tumbling during the demonstrations. given their blood and sweat to the land let him and his ministers take us on. We The laws have compounded existing Singh isn’t the only one from his family they regard as more will give them a bloody resentment from farmers, who often who travelled to New Delhi for what he precious than their nose.” complain of being ignored by the called “Qilah Fatehi,” an Urdu term that lives.” Modi wants the poor Many of the government in their push for better translates to “laying a siege.” His son and At night, the farmers‘ to die of hunger so protesting farmers crop prices, additional loan waivers and grandson also accompanied him. farmers sleep in hail from northern irrigation systems to guarantee water As demonstrations grow, the protesters trailers and under that he can fill the stomachs Punjab and during dry spells. have also started to drive a political trucks, curling of his rich friends. We are Haryana, two of the The government has argued the laws message home. Not satisfied with Modi’s themselves in blankets here to fight his brutal largest agricultural bring about necessary reform that will federal policies, many of which have to brave the winter states in India. An allow farmers to market their produce attracted widescale resentment from his chill. During the decrees peacefully. overwhelming majority and boost production through private critics and minorities, protesting farmers day, they sit huddled — Protester Anmol’ Songh of them are Sikhs. investment. But farmers say they were say it’s time he stops what they call his in groups in their They fear the laws never consulted. “dictatorial behaviour.” vehicles, surrounded passed in September With nearly 60 percent of the The farmer protests present a new by mounds of rice, lentils and vegetables will lead the government to stop buying Indian population depending on challenge for the government. that are prepared into meals at hundreds grain at minimum guaranteed prices and agriculture for their livelihoods, the The protesters’ desire to stand up of makeshift soup kitchens, in enormous result in exploitation by corporations who growing farmer rebellion has rattled to Modi and his policies extends to a pots stirred with wooden spoons the size will push down prices. Many activists and Modi’s administration and allies. His sexagenarian farmer couple who drove of canoe paddles. farming experts support their demand leaders have scrambled to contain the 250 kilometres from Chandigarh city in a Anmol Singh, 33, who supports his for a minimum guaranteed price for their protests, which are fast resembling last hatchback on Sunday to participate in the family of six by farming, said the new crops. year’s scenes when a contentious new demonstrations. — AP 20 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 ‘Nothing to feed our children’ Locals eat clay mixture as famine hits southern Madagascar ANKILIMAROVAHATSY, Madagascar have no choice if they want to survive. — “It’s the hunger that killed him,” the One mother, Toharano, said four of her grieving mother said. 14 children died in June and July. In this village in Madagascar’s extreme “Who can support not eating in the south, 31-year-old Lasinatry lost her morning, midday and night?” she asked, 3-year-old boy in June as hunger swept exhausted by hunger and the heat. “The the region, more severe than in recent children wake in the night, hungry.” years. The names of the dead are kept in “We, the parents, have nothing to feed a notebook held by the village leader, our children aside from tamarind and Refanampy. the cactus that we find around us,” she “We’re used to famine, but this time it’s said. just too much,” he said. “Before this, we On a visit this week, The Associated didn’t have people dying (of hunger) in Press spoke with suffering families who our village.” are among the 1.5 million people in need The river Mandrare, which traverses of emergency food assistance, according the region, is now dry. Ten-year-old Masy to the UN World Food Programme. Toasy walked in the direction of men It’s a consequence of three straight who dug into the sand in search of water. years of drought, along with historic “It’s here that we tried to grow sweet neglect by the government of the remote potatoes, but they’re all dead,” the girl region as well as the Covid-19 pandemic. said. On the other side of the river is her Mothers are now trying to feed their school, but she said her parents have children with unripe mangoes, and with sold her notebooks to buy a little rice. tamarind mixed with clay. Many children “Residents have no more resources have the spindly legs, reddish hair and DROUGHT, HUNGER, MALNUTRITION: Acutely malnourished children shelter from to allow them to face this crisis,” said pot bellies of malnourishment. Tired, the sun in Ankilimarovahatsy, Madagascar, a village in the far south of the island. Theodore Mbainaissem with WFP, who they rest under trees and no longer play. Southern Madagascar faces drought-driven hunger, threatening millions who are in said the extent of the hunger caught After reports emerged of at least need of emergency food assistance. AP picture humanitarians and authorities by eight children dying, the president of surprise. this Indian Ocean island nation, Andry through to the end of this year cultivate because of lack of rain, and they And with Covid-19 and restrictions Rajoelina, visited the region and vowed Southern Madagascar is on the have given up cattle farming because of imposed to slow its spread, residents of to “win the war against malnutrition”. brink of a humanitarian disaster, the theft. Some villagers said they have sold this hungry region couldn’t go elsewhere Some food has been distributed, UN agency said, and three out of four their most basic possessions — cooking to find work, Mbainaissem said. Those but the WFP said it’s not enough and children in the Amboasary district at the pots, clothes, school notebooks — for food. restrictions have now been lifted. residents said the handouts last just a epicentre of the crisis have left school to Some people now cut down trees to “For now,” he said, “the only solution is few days. The WFP said it has enough help their parents find food. make charcoal, acknowledging that to aid them by bringing in enough food supplies to help just a half-million people Farmers said they can no longer worsens the drought but saying they for the months to come.” — AP Hong Kong restaurant First Rohingya refugees arrive trains the challenged at isolated Bangladesh island
HONG KONG — Located DHAKA, Bangladesh — Authorities Chowdhury, told reporters on smack in the middle of Hong in Bangladesh on Friday sent the first the island that the international Kong’s bustling Mong Kok group of more than 1500 Rohingya community has nothing to worry neighbourhood, Dignity Kitchen refugees to an isolated island despite about — regarding the safety of the offers an array of mouthwatering calls by human rights groups for a refugees. Singaporean fare — from piping- halt to the process. He said he expects that the UN and hot laksa (noodles in a spicy The 1642 refugees boarded seven others would be convinced about the coconut milk broth) to fragrant Bangladeshi naval vessels in the port overall arrangements after visiting slices of chiffon cake flavoured of Chittagong for the trip to Bhashan the island. Asked when that would be, with the essence of pandan Char, according to an official who he answered that the government is leaves. could not be named in accordance working on it. But what sets Dignity Kitchen with local practice. On Thursday, 11 passenger buses apart from other restaurants After about a three-hour trip they carrying the refugees left Cox’s Bazar in the city is that it is a social arrived at the island, which was once on the way to the island. They camped enterprise, almost entirely regularly submerged by monsoon overnight in school buildings in the staffed by employees with rains but now has flood protection southeastern city of Chittagong. physical or mental disabilities. embankments, houses, hospitals and Authorities in Cox’s Bazar did not The restaurant trains disabled DIGNIFIED AT DIGNITY KITCHEN: Staff Carol Wong mosques built at a cost of more than say how the refugees were selected for employees to prep food slices fish cake at Dignity Kitchen in Hong Kong. $112 million by the Bangladesh navy. relocation. and cook, as well as serve AP picture Located 34 kilometres from the About 700,000 Rohingya fled to the customers. mainland, the island surfaced only 20 camps in Cox’s Bazar after August “It’s important to help the and printed diagrams at the stall organisations and handles email years ago and was never inhabited. 2017, when the military in Buddhist- disabled or the disadvantaged encourage customers to learn as well as phone inquiries. Saleh Noman, a Bangladeshi majority Myanmar began a harsh people, because they are at simple sign language when it “Director (Koh) told me that journalist who travelled with the crackdown on the Muslim group society’s bottom of the pyramid,” comes to drink requests, or even he doesn’t care about our refugees, said by phone from the following an attack by insurgents. said the restaurant’s founder, to sign “thank you.” disabilities, he only focuses on island that the refugees were given The crackdown included rapes, Koh Seng Choon, a sprightly At the claypot rice stall, our abilities,” Chung said. “This rice, eggs and chickens for lunch killings and the torching of thousands 61-year-old Singaporean an employee with autism — really inspired me and touched after their body temperatures were of homes, and was termed ethnic entrepreneur who launched the who, according to Koh could my heart.” measured by health workers as a cleansing by global rights groups and restaurant in January. barely communicate with Others, like Carol Wong, who coronavirus precaution. the UN. “They are the people who strangers before his training is mildly intellectually disabled, Before they boarded the ships they Foreign media have not been need help. If we can get them — enthusiastically introduces has picked up knife skills at the were also given face masks to protect permitted to visit the island. a job, they will be out of the the dish to customers who ask restaurant that could eventually against Covid-19. Contractors say its infrastructure poverty cycle.” about it. “We used to prepare a be transferable to food The island’s facilities are built to is like a modern township, with Ultimately, Dignity Kitchen script for him,” said Koh, smiling preparation roles in the industry. accommodate 100,000 people, just multifamily concrete homes, schools, aims to place its employees proudly. “But now, 8 months, “At first I was afraid, but a fraction of the million Rohingya playgrounds and roads. It also has in other jobs in the food and 9 months later, he can’t stop since I started working in this Muslims who have fled waves of solar-power facilities, a water supply beverage sector so it can then talking.” restaurant, I’ve become unafraid violent persecution in their native system and cyclone shelters. welcome and train new groups The training they get at of chopping food,” she said. Myanmar and are currently living in International aid agencies and the of disabled people. Dignity Kitchen not only equips The kitchen has drawn crowded, squalid refugee camps in UN have vehemently opposed the Koh first came up with the them with useful skills but also customers in with its social Cox’s Bazar district. relocation since it was first proposed concept in his hometown of aids them in getting the self- mission and offers them the The United Nations has voiced in 2015, expressing fear that a big Singapore, but later decided to respect and dignity that they option of buying meals for the concern that refugees be allowed to storm could overwhelm the island and do the same in Hong Kong after may have lacked, Koh said. less unfortunate in the city. make a “free and informed decision” endanger thousands of lives. the city’s government invited him Ming Chung, who has “I think this is very about whether to relocate to the The UN said in a statement that it to open a branch. visual disabilities, found meaningful, so we’ve come to island in the Bay of Bengal. has not been involved in preparations The kitchen is expansive, employment at Dignity Kitchen try,” said Lisa Gu, a customer The director of infrastructure for the relocation or the selection of modelled after a food court in as an administrative assistant. who visited Dignity Kitchen for a development on Bhashan Char, refugees and has limited information Singapore. The drink stall is Using voice-to-text technology, bowl of laksa. “The food is also Commodore Abdullah Al Mamun about the overall plan. — AP operated by a deaf employee, Chung co-ordinates with other delicious.” — AP The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 NATIONAL NEWS 21 Funds being raised to NZ’s Covid strategy defend White Is pilot saved by Charlotte Cook, RNZ
WHAKATANE — Veteran pilot John Funnell wants to 2000 raise tens of thousands of dollars to fund the legal battle for a fellow pilot who was one of the first on the scene after Kiwi lives the Whakaari/White Island eruption. Kahu Helicopters, Volcanic DUNEDIN — Some 2000 New Zealanders Air and Aerius are all could have been killed by Covid-19 if the helicopter companies who Government had taken the same approach operated tours to the island as some of New Zealand’s closest allies, and are now facing legal according to Otago University health experts. action. The group of health academics from Government agency Otago University — including Professors GNS Science, The National Nick Wilson and Michael Baker — calculated Emergency Management that 2000 lives were saved in New Zealand, Agency, and the owners of the compared to the OECD average. island — the Buttles — have That, according to those experts, was the also been charged. equivalent of 32,000 “life years” saved. The charges relate to the However, despite New Zealand’s health events that happened before success story when it came to handling the the eruption and had nothing virus, the Government could have done better to do with the rescue and when it came to the economic impacts of recovery afterwards. Covid, the experts said. Mr Funnell was in the air In their highly-regarded public health blog during the rescue, directing the post, they said New Zealand has the best helicopters and communicating health outcomes when compared to the with those on the mainland. 36-country OECD average. He has set up a fund for New Zealand has had 25 Covid-related Mark Law, the director of CATASTROPHIC ERUPTION: Tourists are cleared from Whakaari/White Island following the deaths within its population of five million — Kahu Helicopters who rescued volcanic eruption which occurred on December 9, 2019. White Island is an active andesite that is five deaths per million. five people from the island, to stratovolcano. Picture by Michael Schade The OECD average, according to the health help with his legal battles as experts, is 406 per million. his business is now close to two main operators along with their part. thinking ‘hang on, what’s going If New Zealand had the same average, collapsing. their pilots that went to White “It’s very easy for Worksafe on here?’ more than 2000 people would have died from “All the staff have been laid Island immediately following to come along after an event “These people went out Covid-19. off, what helicopters they had the eruption and uplifted and make these claims on an there and managed to recover “Assuming an average of 16 lost life-years leased have been sent back. those people that were still unsafe operation. a whole bunch of people and per death from Covid-19 in high-income There were penalties with that, on the island. They got them “It’s easy to do that — to bring most of them home,” Mr countries, this represents the prevention of undoubtedly. back to the mainland so that lay all these charges, and there Law said. around 2000 deaths and a saving of 32,000 “He has had to sell his treatment could commence.” is a raft of charges, and its The brother of a tour guide life-years in New Zealand compared to the hangar and wind the whole The veteran pilot said Kahu then up to the operator to have who died on Whakaari/White OECD average.” company up. Helicopters had been a leader to defend those charges and Island said that he did not Although New Zealand had the lowest “He does have an interest in setting up a recovery plan in that is where all these costs think charges should have Covid-19 death rate in the OECD, the Otago in another helicopter that he’s the event of an emergency. come in.” been laid against anyone and University research shows one country fared trying to get going, but really, However, WorkSafe did not Mr Funnell defended the that he, like Mr Funnell, also better in this area: Taiwan. income-wise, he in particular agree. actions of the pilots connected believed it was an act of God. It has had seven Covid-19 related deaths in is in a very difficult situation. “It worries me that if people to the disaster. Mark Inman, the brother of total, which worked out to be 0.3 per million But so are all the other like him and Volcanic Air “No one set out that day to tour guide Hayden Marshall- of its population. helicopter operators (involved). are found to be having an cause any danger to anyone. Inman who was killed in the “Taiwan was much better prepared than “They will all be facing inadequate safety plan. The A lot of work had been put in eruption, told Morning Report New Zealand for a pandemic: it had better similar financial issues.” rest of the industry has got to going to White Island and on Tuesday that his brother border controls early on, made better use of Mr Funnell estimated the some major problems if that is minimising the risk. But this had simply been “in the right mass-masking, and has continued to stay legal bills could be in the tens the case.” was, if you like, an act of God. place at the wrong time”. ahead of New Zealand in terms of its use of of thousands, maybe more, for In the event Mr Law and “None of the laying of these “At the end of the day, they digital technologies to support pandemic Kahu Helicopters alone. the other helicopter companies charges is going to bring these were at a volcano and I still control,” the research found. He said the aviation were found guilty for breaches people back.” believe they were in the right “Furthermore, the New Zealand response community and the wider against the health and safety Mr Law himself told 1 place at the wrong time, it remains suboptimal when considering the community had come to him act, they would not be in a NEWS on Wednesday: “We did was just mother nature and it run of eight recent border-control failures wanting to offer Mr Law position to pay the fines, Mr what we said we would do in happens. — one of which caused 176 cases and three financial support. Funnell said. the event of an eruption. “I don’t think there should deaths.” “It’s fair to say that a lot of Each charge carries a “We’re quite surprised to be have been any charges laid, The experts also pointed out that there had people think that WorkSafe maximum fine of $1.5 million. labelled criminals.” due to the nature of the been 76 breaches of the rules in managed- have grossly overstepped the Mr Funnell thought And while Mr Law said he activity they conducted”. isolation facilities, such as unauthorised mark in this situation here. WorkSafe should be pointing welcomed the investigation, he ■ There were 47 people on mixing or failing to wear PPE, since the start “Mark Law led the charge the finger at itself. also said that what happened the island, 22 of whom were of August. to get those people off White “Personally, I believe after the eruption should also killed outright or later died of “There remains scope for NZ to use more Island. that WorkSafe should be be factored in. their injuries. science-based risk assessment as part of its “Mr Law and Tim Barrow — investigated themselves. I “I think the public of New — Additional reporting by border controls.” — The New Zealand Herald from Volcanic Air — were the think there’s been a failing on Zealand are looking at it and Newshub. and agencies Managed isolation emergency-allocation criteria expands
AUCKLAND — More people Category one Zealand and need to travel urgently to Zealand. that a person who fitted within these who need to travel home to New do so. ■ New Zealand and non-New two categories would receive an Zealand urgently are now eligible ■ For New Zealand citizens or ■ A person whose entry to New Zealand citizens, where urgent travel emergency allocation because it for emergency places in managed- residents, where a serious risk to Zealand is time-critical for the purpose to New Zealand is required for national depended on the number of applicants isolation facilities. health exists for the applicant or their of delivering a critical public or health security, national interest or law and available places. Until now, emergency allocation has dependant, which requires urgent service, such as the provision of enforcement reasons. Deputy chief executive Megan Main, been limited to New Zealand citizens travel to New Zealand. specialist health services required ■ New Zealand citizens or residents who is in charge of managed isolation or residents who have been faced ■ Where urgent travel is required to prevent serious illness, injury or entering New Zealand to visit a close and quarantine, said the emergency- with an imminent threat to their life to ensure a child is provided with death; or the maintenance of essential relative who is dying, where timely allocation process was “a last-resort or serious risk to their health, which appropriate care and protection. infrastructure whose failure would travel is unlikely to be possible if the option” and the threshold was required them to urgently travel home. result in significant harm or disruption person books through the Managed extremely high. Under a new two-tiered system, Category two to a large number of New Zealanders. Isolation Allocation System. However, the MBIE was confident however, category one applications ■ New Zealand citizens or residents, it would be able to make about 150 would get first priority for emergency ■ New Zealand citizens or residents who are unable to legally remain in The Ministry for Business, rooms available per fortnight at its places, followed by those in a second who are required to provide critical their current location and have no Innovation and Employment (MBIE) 32 facilities for those who needed to category. The categories are as follows. care for a dependent person in New other option but to return to New said that there was no guarantee travel to NZ urgently. — RNZ 22 RACING The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020
Akaroa harness at Motukarara Sunday Jetbet 8 TAB D. 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 T. 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 Q. 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 PL6 6-11 Selections 7 — Shes So Right SCRATCHED 5 Rob Harneiss Thelma Mem. F&M 1.54 5 53773 Foreigner (Fr) 4 G Hunt 12 54888 Homebush Lad (15) 2 B Hope (J) Race 1: JENABELLA, CAESAR’S QUEST, SHARDAN SUZIE 8 Dashing Dutchy (Fr) 6 C McDowell 6 06093 BK Dawn (Fr) 5 P Wakelin 13 10853 Gilligans Island (15) 3 B Orange 9 s6094 Summars (Fr) 7 R Close $8000, non-winners 3yo+ f&m. mobile, 7 56506 Sods Law (Fr) 6 J Geddes 14 01090 Just Holla (15) 4 G Smith Race 2: ALDEBARAN FLOSS, EMMA LOUISE, SUMMARS 10 80s98 Tuscan Sun (Fr) 8 H Clarke 2000m 8 12469 Rachmaninov (Fr) 7 T Grant 15 s99s1 Copperhead Rose (15) 5 J Morrison (J) Race 3: SISTER’S DELIGHT, MORDECAI, TOMBELINA 11 Royal Diedre (Fr) 9 S Thornley (J) 1 007 Joan Jett (Fr) 1 B Orange 9 s7076 Show Me The Gray (Fr) 8 J Cox 16 60409 Rocknroll Rod (15) U1 J Cox Race 4: NO TIME LIKE NOW, CRISTIANO BUCCINI, UNFAZED 12 07547 Break Free (Fr) 10 K Hadfield 2 9s089 Sheezagoldengirl (Em1) (Fr) 2 10 09625 Dd’s Super Stuart (Fr) 9 J Markham 17 13210 The Maroon Marauder (15) U2 Race 5: HOPE FOR LOVE, JUDGEMENT BAY, FRAUD 13 8 Superfast Gorsey (Fr) 11 C Thornley S Thornley (J) 11 68657 Listen Easy (Em1) (Fr) 10 B Orange M Williamson Race 6: TAUMATA VC, SAFE ZONE, TEDS LEGACY 14 5s000 Monaro Mako (Em1) (Fr) 12 M Bryers 3 0s960 Shadow Aveross (Fr) 3 A Mugford (J) 12 77252 Tequila Sunset (Fr) 11 K Cameron Race 7: CALL THIS FUN, SHOW ME THE GRAY, 15 0 Bourbon On The Rocks (Fr) U1 J Versteeg 4 Stoked To Haver (Fr) 4 J Dunn 13 24663 Bright Glow (Fr) 12 I Cameron 10 C'bury Trotting Owners Assoc. Trot 3.59 DD’S SUPER STUART 16 70s86 Mentalist (Fr) U2 L O’Reilly 5 88097 Dalness First (Fr) 5 B Hope (J) 14 21s57 Abadabado (Fr) 13 R Holmes 15 90800 Faith No More (Em3) (Fr) U1 L McKay (J) $8000, 3yo+ r52-r54,r55-r59 w/c stand, Race 8: MAD LU LI, ANNIE RICHTER, ARIZONAWILDCAT 6 39204 Fraud (Fr) 6 R May 3 Happy 21st B'day Brett Gillan 1.04 7 850 Boudica (Fr) 7 C Thornley 16 78s18 Aveross Majesty (Fr) U2 J Young-Grant 2170m Race 9: MANJIMUP, GILLIGANS ISLAND, ARDEN’S REALITY $8000, 4yo+ r40-r49. mobile, 2000m 8 745 Hope For Love (Fr) 8 S Tomlinson (J) 17 18 Puzzled (Fr) U3 J Dunn 1 37159 Royal Pride (Fr) 1 S Thornley (J) Race 10: MIKEMARO, ROYAL PRIDE, TEST THE BOUNDARIES 9 8682 Le Pole Dancer (Fr) 9 P Davis 2 08030 Global Flight (Fr) 2 A Lethaby 1 0008s Rafa Novak (Fr) 1 L O’Reilly Race 11: DEJA BLUE, SOUTHERLY CHANGE, AVA ADORE 10 057 Times Are A Changin (Fr) 21 8 Perfect Packaging Pace 3.09 3 50584 Prince Teka (Fr) 3 K Cameron 2 0s970 Tin Roof Blues (Fr) 2 C McDowell M Williamson 3 00000 Lydia (Fr) 3 S McNally $8000, 4yo+ r50-r55. mobile, 2000m 4 35210 Mikemaro (Fr) 4 B Orange SCRATCHED 11 Jimima Magic (Fr) 22 G O’Reilly 5 407D0 One Over Dover (Em2) (Fr) 5 B Waldron 4 — Absolut Russian 12 70200 I Miss Mum (Fr) 23 K Cox 1 06777 Pay Me Visa (Fr) 1 R Close 5 99598 Uno Mia (Fr) 4 S Tomlinson (J) 2 7s000 Martin John (Fr) 2 J Morrison (J) 6 4000s Full Of Hope (Fr) 6 R Close 13 9 Dashtothebeach (Fr) 24 J Young-Grant 7 00005 Justamollyarcher (Fr) 7 R Jenkins 6 P0756 Sister’s Delight (Fr) 5 S Ottley 14 White Diamond Gold (Fr) 25 3 90042 Highland Reign (Em2) (Fr) 3 7 9008s Lilac Change (Fr) 6 S O’Reilly (J) J Young-Grant 8 557s0 Sun Swinger (Fr) 8 M Williamson J Morrison (J) 9 47781 Miss Moppet (Fr) 9 G Smith 8 045s0 Precious Sara (Fr) 7 M Williamson 15 Judgement Bay (Fr) 26 L O’Reilly 4 00649 Classy Kid (Fr) 4 A Lethaby 9 00006 Playboy Prince (Fr) 8 G Smith 5 73914 Annie Richter (Fr) 5 T Chmiel 10 00099 Cabella Noir (Em3) (Fr) 10 1 David Pearce Grazing 12.14 10 70047 Mordecai (Fr) 21 K Tomlinson (J) 6 Country Feasts Pace 2.19 6 03s19 Mad Lu Li (Fr) 6 K Cox 11 9s095 Momentous (Fr) 11 S Ottley $7500, 4yo+ r40-r53. mobile, 2000m 11 70s65 Tombelina (Fr) 22 J Morrison (J) 7 877s5 Kiss The Girls (Fr) 7 D White 12 D150 Test The Boundaries (Fr) 12 J Ford 12 19303 Conquer Me (Em1) (Fr) 23 R Holmes $7500, non-winners 3yo+ stand, 2170m 8 19673 Arizonawildcat (Fr) 8 J Dunn 13 20660 That’s The Story (Fr) 13 K Tomlinson (J) 1 6Ps03 Shardan Suzie (Fr) 1 N Munro 13 09039 Mr Asia (Fr) 24 C Thornley 1 6 Taumata VC (Fr) 1 J Herbert 9 15s0s Myanmar Prince (Fr) 9 J Curtin 14 08492 Beyond The Horizon (Fr) 14 J Smith 2 08s00 Baker Creek (Fr) 2 S Murtha 14 — Ashes To Ashes SCRATCHED 2 33328 Mongolian Marshal (Fr) 2 B Orange 10 36054 Playa Vista (Fr) 21 C Thornley 3 09030 Auchtercairn (Fr) 3 B Wilmott 15 90000 Play Dough (Em4) (Fr) U1 L O’Reilly 15 65368 Flamboyant (Fr) 25 B Orange 3 48900 Unchanged Memory (Fr) 3 K Cameron 11 5s237 Malinka (Em1) (Fr) 22 T Walsh 16 50s00 Ideal Invasion (Fr) U2 S O’Reilly (J) 4 000s0 Russian Express (Fr) 4 A Edge 16 s7070 Comfortably Numb (Em2) (Fr) 26 J Dunn 4 8 Ultimate Bird (Fr) 4 T Trathen 12 51508 I Am Adaline (Fr) 23 J Cox 5 s0670 Caesar’s Quest (Fr) 5 W Frost 17 70087 Boyz Invasion (Fr) U3 M Heenan 5 2 Safe Zone (Fr) 5 D Roberts (J) 13 520s0 Garry’s Legacy (Fr) 24 T Williams 18 00s09 Michelle (Em1) (Fr) U4 W Higgs 6 s9030 The Go To Man (Fr) 6 K McClintock 4 Clubs NZ Raceday 31 Jan 1.29 6 s00s0 Changeover Jo (Em2) (Fr) 6 14 s0023 Glen Elgin Tomson (Fr) 25 B Orange 7 00708 Art Courage (Fr) 7 S Wigg $7500, non-winners 3yo+. mobile, 2000m 7 P0948 Emma’s Boy (Fr) 7 C Thornley 15 41048 Bonnie Boy (Fr) 26 J Best 11 Springston Hotel F&M Pace 4.25 8 0s040 Linton Shard (Fr) 8 G Cook 8 39s04 Drink The Wind (Fr) 8 B Butt 16 60610 Krystal Delight (Fr) 27 B Hope (J) 9 056P0 Glacier Coaster (Fr) 9 J Buckland-Stevens 1 30435 Cristiano Buccini (Fr) 1 B Hope (J) 9 0s0 What The Hell (Fr) 9 J Curtin $8000, 3yo+ f&m r40-r55. mobile, 2000m 10 49851 Dreaminsover (Fr) 21 C Wigg 2 260 Rollyourown (Fr) 2 T Williams 10 s000s It’s A Shawthing (Fr) 10 S McNally 9 Grouse Hotel Akaroa Cup 3.34 1 52s63 Ava Adore (Fr) 1 K Cox 11 30912 Pete’s Dash (Fr) 22 C Negus 3 2 No Time Like Now (Fr) 3 B Orange 11 43 Teds Legacy (Fr) 11 M Edmonds 2 24647 Hells Shadow (Fr) 2 R Close 4 08 Carrera Dance (Fr) 4 G Smith $12,000, r55-r70 special handicap stand, 12 04887 Refine (Fr) 23 R Sissons 12 0057s Webs Reactor (Fr) 12 N Burton 3 15940 Spicy Girl Becqui (Fr) 3 M Williamson 5 370s0 Mark O’Ronga (Fr) 5 B Butt 2810m 13 82226 Jenabella (Fr) 24 A Fitzgerald 13 86427 Starkers (Fr) 13 M Williamson 4 07457 Terror Maria (Fr) 4 B Butt 14 14008 Arnies Army (Fr) 25 M McIntyre 6 30800 President Pat (Fr) 6 N Burton 14 — Evidently SCRATCHED 1 77007 Lilac Star (Fr) 1 S Ottley 7 24827 King Arthur (Fr) 7 J Gray 2 97154 Arden’s Reality (Fr) 2 C DeFilippi 5 0616 Little Gee (Fr) 5 L O’Reilly 15 42737 Buckingham (Fr) 14 R Holmes 6 — Live Sport SCRATCHED 2 Lincoln Golden Oldies Rugby Trot 12.39 8 33F Unfazed (Fr) 8 S Tomlinson (J) 16 08000 Key Reactor (Em1) (Fr) 15 J Gray 3 10001 Buckskin (Fr) 3 S O’Reilly (J) 9 Taurus Bromac (Fr) 9 S O’Reilly (J) 7 s0022 Southerly Change (Fr) 6 R May $7500, non-winners 3yo+ stand, 2170m 4 63353 Skippys Delight (Fr) 4 R May 10 309s9 Beeps (Fr) 21 L O’Reilly 7 Mike McCallum Mem. Trot 2.44 5 70753 Kruizr (Fr) 5 J Curtin 8 7130s Pink Flamingo Run (Fr) 7 B Orange 1 0 Ready I Am (Fr) 1 P Wakelin 11 — Franco Hatton SCRATCHED 6 03151 Manjimup (Fr) 6 C Thornley 9 00568 Be Mine Tonight (Fr) 8 J Dunn 2 2 Aldebaran Floss (Fr) 2 C DeFilippi 12 — Lifechangingevent SCRATCHED $8000, r40-r51,r52 w/c stand, 2170m 7 08906 Razors Edge (Fr) 7 J Geddes 10 09519 Tiger Lou (Fr) 21 J Thomas 3 57s20 Emma Louise (Fr) 3 M Edmonds 13 Makwala (Fr) 22 R Close 1 — Tres Magnifique SCRATCHED 8 25133 Laver (Fr) 8 G O’Reilly 11 22s04 Jazelle (Fr) 22 G Smith 4 0s090 Random Spur (Fr) 4 J Morrison (J) 14 60005 Sense Of Occasion (Fr) 23 M Edmonds 2 07934 My Eyre (Fr) 1 P Davis 9 s8968 Johnny Eyre (Fr) 9 R Close 12 94087 Already Gone (Fr) 23 J Morrison (J) 5 — Greenbank Betty SCRATCHED 15 02086 Owhatanight (Fr) U1 P Davis 3 08230 Call This Fun (Fr) 2 J Ford 10 0P610 Four Starzzz Shiraz (Fr) U1 J Young-Grant 13 70031 Star Reactor (Fr) 24 G Thornley (J) 6 s7750 Make My Sundon (Fr) 5 S Ottley 16 67760 Bombolla (Fr) U2 M Williamson 4 04100 Aristocrat (Fr) 3 R May 11 91677 Fynn Frost (15) 1 K Cameron 14 22412 Deja Blue (Fr) 25 T Chmiel
Otago greys at Forbury Park Sunday 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 Otago Early Quaddie 12.31 EMERGENCIES: 6 87s18 Cosmic Marty 18.91 John McInerney 3 61231 Trev’s Rocket 18.82 Brett Conner Race 1: NOVA RAPIDE, MITCHAM KING, 9 26372 Opawa Nip 19.03 Robin Wales 7 17333 Tidal Tapestry nwtd John Allen 4 67127 Sozin’s Symphony 18.56 John McInerney $1450, C1, 310m 10 36333 Impressive High nwtd John McInerney 8 67111 Homebush Liam 18.71 John McInerney COURSE YOU WOULD 5 24842 King Toliman nwtd Daniel Roberts 1 77735 Father Leo 19.54 John McInerney EMERGENCIES: 6 46732 Homebush Stasser 18.61 John McInerney Race 2: SPICE SPICE BABY, HOMEBUSH FINN, 2 86865 Homebush Cool nwtd John McInerney 5 St Kilda Veterinary Centre 1.46 9 53354 Bashful Buffy 19.19 John McInerney 7 24322 Southern Angel 18.85 Roy Hamilton OPAWA COOPER 3 27838 Just Stagger nwtd John McInerney $1450, C1, 310m 10 77154 Homebush Rapper 18.66 John McInerney 8 46718 Amuri Liv nwtd John McInerney Race 3: FOND OF YOU, OPAWA ROD, KNOW EQUAL 4 86888 Homebush Hotshot 18.48 John McInerney 1 14541 Angry Pete nwtd John McInerney EMERGENCIES: Race 4: AMURI SMOKE, TIGGERLONG PAT, MAFFRA DAISY 8 Homebush Hounds Sprint 3.01 5 52582 Homebush Finn 18.56 John McInerney 2 64225 Opal Nora 19.00 John McInerney 9 13183 Pitch Mark nwtd Daniel Lane Race 5: FIREBALL FUDGE, ANGRY PETE, OPAL NORA 6 112 Spice Spice Baby 19.02 Ashley Bradshaw 3 48634 Nippa Enough 18.87 John McInerney $1685, C2, 310m 10 85185 Cadillac Mack nwtd John McInerney Race 6: KNOW KEEPER, PEPPER CHIMES, 7 55532 Sozin’s Azure 18.81 John McInerney 4 77658 Impressive Chase nwtd John McInerney 8 72442 Opawa Cooper 19.17 Robin Wales 1 14367 Khatia 18.64 John McInerney NIGHTHAWK FRENZY 5 34613 Homebush Macho nwtd John McInerney 2 86323 Gracie Lee 18.82 John McInerney 11 Mark Thompson Mem. Dog Syndicate 4.16 Race 7: HOMEBUSH KIAN, HOMEBUSH ZACK, EMERGENCIES: 6 67487 Tides End nwtd John Allen 9 41452 Regal Valiant nwtd Richard Breen 3 83185 Homebush Poppy nwtd John McInerney $2390, C4, 310m MITCHAM BOULT 7 78481 Homebush Dream nwtd John McInerney 4 77352 Mitcham Ryder nwtd John McInerney 10 31357 Homebush Sugar 19.01 John McInerney 1 74312 Homebush Glitch nwtd John McInerney Race 8: LADY SOBERS, KHATIA, HOMEBUSH GAMBLER 8 22216 Fireball Fudge 18.77 Ashley Bradshaw 5 57215 Lady Sobers nwtd John McInerney EMERGENCIES: 2 43514 Amuri George 19.08 John McInerney Race 9: KNOW THREAT, RIPSLINGER ROXY, OPHELIA ALLEN 6 54454 Homebush Gambler 18.79 John McInerney 3 greyhoundsaspets.org.nz 12.56 9 73852 Homebush Fanta 19.08 John McInerney 3 87423 Homebush Boots 18.58 John McInerney Race 10: SOUTHERN ANGEL, MARAKESH MAX, 7 88s18 Homebush George 19.04 John McInerney $2505, C1, 545m 10 58233 Prince Rohit nwtd John McInerney 4 44415 Hankenstein 18.32 Ashley Bradshaw HOMEBUSH STASSER 8 21483 Elite Blueblood 19.59 John McInerney 1 175 Know Ego nwtd Garry Cleeve 5 46127 Ezra Blueblood 18.75 John McInerney Race 11: HOMEBUSH GLITCH, HANKENSTEIN, AMURI MAGIC 6 Peter Sinton Plumbing 2.11 EMERGENCIES: 2 86224 Know Equal 32.82 Garry Cleeve 9 74417 Homebush Reed 18.66 John McInerney 6 44211 Amuri Magic 18.35 John McInerney Race 12: MITCHAM MAGIC, OAKMONT, OPAWA VINNY 3 53274 Opawa Rod 33.06 Robin Wales $2860, C1/2, 545m 10 128s8 Homebush Sonja nwtd John McInerney 7 22112 Opawa Phil nwtd Robin Wales 4 33182 Adobe Ninja nwtd Daniel Roberts 1 44654 Homebush Fudge nwtd John McInerney 8 85133 Frizzled nwtd Daniel Roberts 5 33351 Know Grizzles nwtd Garry Cleeve 2 11126 Know Keeper 32.89 Garry Cleeve 9 Ogrc Late Quaddie Stakes 3.26 EMERGENCIES: 6 12442 Fond Of You nwtd Ashley Bradshaw 3 12454 Know Conclusion 32.66 Garry Cleeve $3325, C3, 545m 9 14263 Machine Gunn 18.53 Daniel Lane 7 75828 Beau View Winnie nwtd J M Lane 4 41137 Homebush Carra 33.40 John McInerney 10 65246 Carlos nwtd Robin Wales 8 66744 Baldrick 33.04 John McInerney 5 24515 Pepper Chimes nwtd John Allen 1 48sF3 Ophelia Allen nwtd Daniel Roberts EMERGENCIES: 6 18426 Young Romeo nwtd Richard Breen 2 85847 Know Denying 32.54 Garry Cleeve 12 Racing Again Monday 11th Jan 4.46 1 OGRC Maiden Sprint 12.06 9 41751 Know Account nwtd Garry Cleeve 3 34328 Black Stockings nwtd Ashley Bradshaw 7 83662 Nighthawk Frenzy nwtd Matt Roberts $2860, C5, 310m $1365, C0, 310m 10 84755 Adobe Girl nwtd Daniel Roberts 8 45563 Run Run Rover nwtd Ashley Bradshaw 4 71657 Opal Hunter 33.21 John McInerney 5 76668 Just Olive nwtd M P Hamilton 1 88783 Princely Cash nwtd John McInerney EMERGENCIES: 1 15718 Homebush Aimee 18.72 John McInerney 4 Dave Robbie Photographer 1.21 6 52242 Ripslinger Roxy nwtd Ashley Bradshaw 2 45362 Cupid’s Day nwtd Richard Breen 9 53555 Lightfoot Luna nwtd Ashley Bradshaw 2 24511 Mitcham Magic 18.57 John McInerney 7 45678 Double Speed 32.93 J M Lane 3 663 Course You Would nwtd Brett Conner $1450, C1, 310m 10 78865 Amy Laura nwtd B J Middlewood 3 22371 Tucker nwtd Daniel Lane 8 334F7 Know Threat 32.36 Garry Cleeve 4 8327 Mitcham King nwtd John McInerney 4 12343 Know Baby 18.95 Garry Cleeve 1 53114 Amuri Smoke nwtd John McInerney 7 Brian Bagley Driver Licensing 2.36 EMERGENCY: 5 66525 Amuri Early nwtd John McInerney 5 13436 Little Krakatoa 18.64 Ashley Bradshaw 2 248s3 Maffra Daisy 18.94 John McInerney 9 12825 Best Ball nwtd Daniel Lane 6 3 Impressive Amy nwtd John McInerney 3 68756 Homebush Fairy nwtd John McInerney $1685, C2, 310m 6 73815 Homebush Monkey 18.64 John McInerney 7 25673 Nova Rapide nwtd Ashley Bradshaw 4 86461 Ginger Shaw nwtd John McInerney 1 22341 Homebush Zack nwtd John McInerney 10 Brocklebanks Dry Cleaners 3.51 7 17511 Oakmont 18.40 Daniel Lane 8 55 Bree’s Bella nwtd Brett Conner 5 55878 Pontiac Pat nwtd John McInerney 2 23263 Homebush Comet 18.69 John McInerney 8 56236 Opawa Vinny 18.52 Robin Wales EMERGENCIES: 6 35745 Homebush Rieko 19.07 John McInerney 3 51665 Blazing Banjo 18.72 John McInerney $2035, C3, 310m EMERGENCIES: 9 4 Danny Ha Ha nwtd Brett Conner 7 421 Buster’s Brother nwtd Brett Conner 4 53627 Mitcham Boult 18.66 John McInerney 1 32424 No Kissy Missy 19.02 Ashley Bradshaw 9 81144 Opawa Bailey 18.76 Robin Wales 10 72748 Mitcham Hamish nwtd John McInerney 8 12781 Tiggerlong Pat nwtd Daniel Roberts 5 33132 Homebush Kian nwtd John McInerney 2 27122 Marakesh Max nwtd John McInerney 10 63125 Romeo 18.61 John McInerney
Auckland greys at Manukau Sunday Jetbet 9 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 Trophies Plus Sprint 12.48 7 78757 My Snuggles 18.93 Marsha Black 4 15433 Bigtime Cutie 18.99 R & N O’Regan 2 53365 Spring Queen 30.67 Emma Potts Race 1: FORD MAN, PARIS END, SIR YENS 8 38352 My Bro Bobby 18.80 M Prangley 5 235F5 Go All Lin 18.56 S O’Neill 3 11141 Danish Delight 30.52 T & L Craik $1365, C0, 318m EMERGENCIES: 6 44353 Kuridrani 18.49 Marsha Black 4 86627 Opawa Delight 30.52 T & L Craik Race 2: FULL OF SECRETS, ZIPPING BARTY, RAPINOE 1 22 Zipping Barty nwtd Glennis Farrell 9 67788 Smash Out 18.94 R & L Udy 7 87631 Hillbilly Brewed 18.75 Howard Scott 5 12123 Fernando Charm nwtd Thayne Green Race 3: HARDCORE KYLIE, STAY RICH, PRIDEFUL 2 64347 Hardcore Brute nwtd Agent & Williams 10 15768 Just Nia 18.80 Marsha Black 8 37416 Opawa Donal 18.89 W & T Steele 6 73147 El Narco 30.69 Phil Green Race 4: GAIN CAPITAL, ALLEGRO PAYTON, MY BRO BOBBY 3 8 Daddy Donny nwtd A J Christiansen EMERGENCIES: 7 71737 Dundee Spectre nwtd Robert Roper Race 5: SILENCI, CHARLOW, SAKICHI 4 63 First Light nwtd S O’Neill 5 Mt Wellington Tab Stakes 2.03 9 67353 Mobility Scooter 18.65 Marsha Black 8 41252 Lionel Keeping nwtd Sean Codlin Race 6: YOU’RE GORGEOUS, RAILING RACCOON, 5 Eye Spy Luna nwtd M Prangley $4735, C4/5, 527m 10 31486 Not Shackley 18.79 Jim Black EMERGENCIES: PLATINUM SPIRIT 6 4 Let Em Talk nwtd S O’Neill 9 41554 Electric Shock 30.54 A J Christiansen 7 25222 Full Of Secrets nwtd D R Laing 1 42276 Charlow 30.51 R & N O’Regan 8 Sunline Trophy Stakes 3.18 Race 7: BIG TIME TATUM, OPAWA DONAL, 2 51147 Sakichi 30.35 Peter Ferguson 10 71776 Go Angel 30.70 Glennis Farrell IT’S COMPLICATED 8 84457 Rapinoe nwtd Marsha Black $3000, SPECA, 527m EMERGENCIES: 3 Vacant Box Three - n & a Race 8: BASELINE, THRILLING BOW, CANADIAN ACE 11 Pump & Engineering Serv. 4.33 9 47554 Loudred nwtd R & L Udy 4 14233 Jinja Jay 30.48 W & T Steele 1 55123 Thrilling Amelia 31.23 Karen Walsh $2505, C1, 527m Race 9: MEDUSA WHO, DANNY LANG, NEXUS 10 86857 Xena Poppy nwtd R & L Udy 5 Vacant Box Five - n & a 2 21221 Canadian Ace 30.54 T & L Craik Race 10: DANISH DELIGHT, GO HOME DUKE, SPRING QUEEN 6 47753 Silenci 30.58 Peter Ferguson 3 41111 Baseline 30.62 T & L Craik 1 63782 Indi Shae nwtd S O’Neill Race 11: INDI SHAE, SERBIAN ACE, MARGAUX 3 Jo’s Wholesale & Sports Bar 1.13 7 Vacant Box Seven - n & a 4 12545 Bobble 30.93 W & T Steele 2 27223 Margaux nwtd Phil Green 8 25348 Thrilling Stomp 30.35 Emma Potts 5 Vacant Box Five - n & a Race 12: JUST AS MUCH, EXPRESS EMPORIUM, $1450, C1, 318m 3 43383 React Respond 30.77 R & L Udy PODIUM PHOBIA 6 71252 Max Volume 30.67 S O’Neill 4 76767 Our Scarlett nwtd Marsha Black 1 72752 Big Time Lenny nwtd R & N O’Regan 6 Hewlett Electrical Sprint 2.28 7 24588 Spring Mechanic 30.70 R & L Udy 5 2F665 Serbian Ace 30.82 T & L Craik 2 74632 Hardcore Kylie nwtd Agent & Williams $1450, C1, 318m 8 63118 Thrilling Bow 30.33 Karen Walsh 6 62654 All Unite nwtd Emma Potts 3 54844 Stay Rich 18.55 M & J Smith 7 48565 Gao Gao 30.53 Glennis Farrell 4 61778 Boot Camp Tiara nwtd R & L Udy 1 47538 Shambi’s Girl 18.96 K T Herbert 9 Happy Birthday Aj Christiansen 3.41 2 88444 Bigtime Bremner 18.68 R & N O’Regan 8 1118 Thrilling Margot nwtd Karen Walsh 5 27345 All Day Long 18.99 Robert Roper $2035, C3, 318m 6 33316 Prideful 18.69 T & L Craik 3 46263 Railing Raccoon nwtd Sean Codlin EMERGENCY: 7 14656 Ruby Express 18.79 Marsha Black 4 22831 You’re Gorgeous 18.87 T & L Craik 1 67211 Medusa Who 18.68 M Prangley 9 54575 Boyka 30.33 Glennis Farrell 1 Follow Auckland GRC On FB 12.23 8 85477 Allegro Lincoln nwtd Agent & Williams 5 78756 Hardcore Kobe nwtd Jim Black 2 136F7 Hot Little Nancy 18.56 Sam Lozell 12 Qualified Pet Services 4.53 $1450, C1, 318m EMERGENCIES: 6 54465 Tribal Conquest 18.80 R & L Udy 3 87561 Bigtime Stella nwtd Agent & Williams 9 67788 Smash Out 18.94 R & L Udy 7 56768 Small Paige 19.03 Agent & Williams 4 41121 Danny Lang 18.54 A J Christiansen $2390, C3/4, 318m 1 43384 Sir Yens 18.82 K T Herbert 10 15768 Just Nia 18.80 Marsha Black 8 78336 Platinum Spirit 18.75 Robert Roper 5 F2178 Call Me Leo 18.49 Thayne Green 1 45761 Just As Much 18.48 Sam Lozell 2 5786F Always Dreaming 18.58 Glennis Farrell EMERGENCIES: 6 33215 Beau Beau 18.81 Sam Lozell 3 57221 Paris End nwtd R & N O’Regan 4 Last One Standing 20 Dec 1.38 2 876s6 Cosmic Meteor 18.56 D R Laing 9 15768 Just Nia 18.80 Marsha Black 7 65157 Pacemaker 18.51 S O’Neill 3 52477 Opawa Magic nwtd Glennis Farrell 4 55656 Botany Sandy 18.53 Phil Green 10 67788 Smash Out 18.94 R & L Udy 8 12516 Nexus 18.60 Glennis Farrell $1450, C1, 318m 4 26344 Choo Choo 18.65 Glennis Farrell 5 62233 Ford Man 18.68 R & L Udy EMERGENCY: 5 12613 Belmonts 18.62 R & N O’Regan 6 87778 Small Boy nwtd Agent & Williams 1 24636 Gain Capital 18.53 T & L Craik 7 Terminating Pick6 Sprint 2.53 9 64877 Blocker 18.52 R & N O’Regan 7 86685 Bigtime Tank nwtd R & N O’Regan 2 75367 Bigtime Otis nwtd R & N O’Regan 6 68368 Platinum Earner 18.48 Robert Roper 8 22487 Big Time Ricky 18.86 Agent & Williams 3 33845 Hardcore Jet nwtd Agent & Williams $1685, C2, 318m 10 Carol’s Tab Taipa Tavern 4.10 7 14722 Express Emporium 18.46 W & T Steele EMERGENCIES: 4 64566 Attila’s Arrow 18.66 Howard Scott 1 41632 It’s Complicated 18.74 R & N O’Regan 8 52523 Podium Phobia 18.53 T & L Craik 9 15768 Just Nia 18.80 Marsha Black 5 73427 Waiterimu Ripper 18.51 R & L Udy 2 4121F Mitcham Greg 18.67 S O’Neill $3325, C2/3, 527m EMERGENCY: 10 67788 Smash Out 18.94 R & L Udy 6 33565 Allegro Payton nwtd R & N O’Regan 3 58412 Big Time Tatum nwtd Agent & Williams 1 37821 Go Home Duke nwtd Peter Ferguson 9 64877 Blocker 18.52 R & N O’Regan
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. 23 CLASSIFIEDS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020
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And congratulations to Amanda Matthews and Russell sets the pace Stephen Francks, who had a score of 70.42. MONDAY, November 30 — Bayleys Closing Night (Howell movement): Elizabeth MOTORSPORT time charts again, with Verstappen again Jackson, Carolyn McMurray 70.83; Stephen Francks, Amanda Matthews 70.42; Bette second and Bottas even further back in Parker, Trish Corson 64.56; Sally Knight, Eileen Lee 54.17; Murray Owen, John Rouse SUPER sub George Russell has 11th after his best effort was deleted for 53.33; Helen Kerisome, Caroline Kirkpatrick 51.67. completed a fairytale week by finishing exceeding track limits. WEDNESDAY, December 2 — Farmlands Closing Day fastest in both practice sessions for the Russell, who discovered he could North/South East/West Sakhir Grand Prix. replace Hamilton following a 2am phone Glenys Evans, Katrine Matthews 64.58 Joy Marden, Diana Styche 63.99 Meanwhile, the man he replaced, world call on Tuesday from Toto Wolff, the Jean Bennett, Robin Bennett 58.33 Bobby Thomson, Margaret Amor 58.63 champion Lewis Hamilton, was “in bed” Mercedes team principal, is a member of Ora Peipi, Brent Turnbull 54.76 Trish Corson, Bette Parker 55.65 and “not feeling great”, suffering with Mercedes’ young driver academy. Covid-19. He persuaded Wolff to sign him with THURSDAY, December 3 — Bayleys Closing Night The penultimate round of the season the help of a PowerPoint presentation North/South East/West will be the first Formula One race staged when he was still a teenager. Anne Roberts, Raewynne Cook 58.50 Avinash Rane, Sally Knight 58.50 in 14 years without Hamilton after the “George is totally relaxed,” said Wolff. Robyn Rouse, John Rouse 53.00 Barbara Baillie, Mark Fleming 56.00 seven-time world champion’s positive test “He comes across on the radio as chatty Yvonne Waide, Caroline Kirkpatrick 52.20 Margot Searle, Linda White 52.20 on Monday. and buzzing, but he is very focused, and FRIDAY, December 4 — Beetham Lifestyle Village Closing Day But his enforced absence has provided calm. North/South East/West Russell with the opportunity of a lifetime. “I am not sure Lewis is going to follow Vicki Taylor, Anne McCombe 63.10 Delwyn Arthur, Frank Roach 56.35 A Williams driver by day, the 22-year- in detail what is happening on track this Linda White, Trish Corson 58.73 Jean Turnbull, Brent Turnbull 51.19 old was promoted to a seat in the fastest weekend as he is in bed and not feeling Nola McKee, John Rouse 53.97 Annabelle Sutton, Robyn Rouse 49.60 car in F1 history — and he took his first great,” added Wolff. chances with aplomb on Friday. “He is recovering. The first few days Russell finished quickest on a are critical when you have corona, and new configuration of the Bahrain while he has symptoms, they are pretty ‘Thunder’ into UK semis with 750th ton International Circuit, lapping the 2.17- mild. Racing becomes a second priority. 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Work behind the scenes or read a good book. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 SPORT 29 England tour to South Africa in balance
CRICKET by Rory Dollard, PA Newlands, with some individuals thought to having departed Sri Lanka in March in the sharing quarters at the Vineyard Hotel. be uneasy about the prospect of the fixture early stages of the pandemic. Both teams have defined zones and CAPE TOWN — England’s one-day going ahead. As it stands, fulfilling the full three-game cannot mingle, while the swimming pool tour of South Africa hangs in the balance The drivers turned back around as news rubber remains a possibility, with Sunday’s and gym areas have been regularly deep following the postponement of the series filtered through. match at Paarl to be followed by games in cleaned between sessions. opener in Cape Town, with any further The entire Proteas party, which also Cape Town on Monday and Wednesday. For now, South Africa have lost those Covid cases in the home camp leading to a turned up two positives ahead of the England have agreed in principle to that privileges but their visitors will be allowed potential cancellation. Twenty20 series, were set to undergo a schedule, but stand ready to withdraw if to continue using the facilities. The South African squad received a new fresh round of testing on Friday evening they lose any further confidence in the CSA’s chief medical officer, Dr Shuaib positive test on Thursday evening, leading with results due the following morning. safety of their environment. Manjra, accepted that England harboured to a series of internal team meetings and While the England and Wales Cricket Ashley Giles, ECB managing director of valid worries that needed to be addressed hasty discussions between the respective Board has not gone on the record about men’s cricket, is currently with the team to rebuild trust. boards. what any additional positives would mean, and it was notable that his official response “Clearly there’s a cause for concern and Yet Friday’s match was only officially it appears highly likely that would lead to an only indicated the tourists were “hopeful” of England have expressed a concern,” Dr called off less than an hour before the early end to the trip. seeing the matches played. Manjra said. scheduled start of play at 1pm. That worst-case scenario would mean There is concern about the “England are questioning their By that time, England’s pair of team England ending an international tour implementation of South Africa’s bio-secure confidence that they have in the bio-secure buses were almost at the gates of abruptly for the second time in a row, bubble, particularly given the teams are environment and rightly so.” FIFA president Klopp takes aim defends VAR FOOTBALL FOOTBALL lack of experience of those who by Jamie Gardner, PA are using VAR. LONDON — Liverpool manager Jurgen “Let’s not forget this really Klopp has criticised Premier League NYON, SWITZERLAND is a landmark change for a shareholders on Friday for “ignoring — FIFA president Gianni referee who didn’t grow up player welfare” by refusing to vote for an Infantino has defended the with VAR.” increase in substitutes. use of VAR in the face of He also said there was “no A maximum of five substitutes were the system’s widespread obligation” on competitions to able to be used per game when last unpopularity among fans use the technology if they did season was extended due to coronavirus and amid claims that the not want to. disruptions but despite FIFA permitting technology is damaging the Infantino was speaking the same this term, the Premier League game. following the final FIFA has reverted back to the traditional three. Players, coaches and pundits Council meeting of 2020, Premier League shareholders have have criticised the video where it was agreed that the twice voted against the use of five subs assistant refereeing system, 2021 Club World Cup will be a and in Thursday’s latest meeting, it was with many feeling it has gone seven-team tournament to be not discussed. far beyond its original stated played in Japan. “I told you about the facts in the purpose of correcting “clear FIFA had hoped it would managers’ meeting; if we were allowed and obvious” errors. be able to stage the first of its to vote, it (five substitutions) would have Match of the Day presenter expanded, 24-team Club World gone through with 15-16 votes,” Klopp and former England striker Cup competitions in China explained. Gary Lineker tweeted in next summer, but it agreed to “But that it hasn’t happened since October that it was “a mind- postpone the event indefinitely is a sign that some (Premier League) numbingly life-sapping in order to reschedule Euro shareholders see it differently from their experience” waiting for VAR 2020 and the 2020 Copa managers. “to quash our enjoyment” America. “That is not a good sign, to be honest, when ruling out goals for the Instead, the tournament because it shows they ignore player most marginal of offsides and will continue in its existing welfare.” debatable handballs. format and be played late in The Premier League champions have Infantino said that often 2021. seen 15 senior players out or injured at the problem was how the The 2020 Club World Cup any one time during the current season. technology was implemented, tournament in Qatar has been And they have been impacted by a rather than the technology postponed until February next busy Champions League schedule with itself. year in order for continental three days between successive matches in “I think that VAR is helping club competitions to be Europe and domestically. football, it’s certainly not completed. Klopp added that this type of schedule damaging football,” he said. Infantino said no new date could leave selection issues for England “We have to remember VAR had yet been fixed for the first manager Gareth Southgate at the Euros was introduced for the first Club World Cup in the new in June. time two years ago, not 20 format, but boasted it would “It will become a problem for Gareth years ago. be “the best club competition Southgate because most of the players he “We must not make a in the world”. wants to pick will have played three times confusion between VAR and The FIFA Council ratified a week all the time,” he said. maybe sometimes wrong triple-header international “So Gareth will get what we can give decisions which are taken breaks in Europe in March him and if we stick with three subs then because of the wrong way in and September next year, he has the problem then. So it’s an FA which VAR is used maybe in when World Cup qualifiers are problem, in my understanding.” — DPA JURGEN KLOPP some places because of the due to be played. Nice sack Vieira after Napoli’s San Paolo is now Europa League defeat called Maradona Stadium FOOTBALL to buy the stadium and rename it ‘Diego FOOTBALL shared adventure has lasted”. Armando Maradona’,” Napoli president The 44-year-old former Arsenal and NAPOLI’S San Paolo stadium has been Aurelio de Laurentiis told Sky in Italy. NICE — Patrick Vieira has been France star took over at Nice, now owned officially renamed the Diego Armando “If then, for tradition, we will need to call sacked as head coach of Nice, the Ligue 1 by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, in Maradona Stadium after the late Argentina it both ‘San Paolo’ and ‘Maradona’ so be it. club announced. 2018 and guided them to fifth place in striker who led them to their only two Serie It won’t change much, but it’s only right that Vieira was informed of the decision the French top flight last season. A titles and the UEFA Cup. Maradona has this recognition. after a board meeting in the wake of But after a series of disappointing The Italian city’s council on Friday “Even if we were to build a whole new the club’s Europa League loss to Bayer performances this season, fans vented approved the resolution, proposed by stadium, I would name it like that. Leverkusen on Thursday, their fifth their anger before the Leverkusen game Naples mayor Luigi de Magistris, to change “Your years here remain indelible in straight defeat. by temporarily blockading the team bus the stadium’s name to honour the World the memories of the people of Naples — The loss left Nice third in Group C before kick-off. Cup-winning great who scored 115 goals in symbolic of a coveted redemption and with three points and without any hope Nice sit in 11th place in Ligue 1 after seven years at the club. yearned-for resurrection.” of reaching the knockout stage. losing 3-1 at home to bottom club Dijon Maradona died last week after suffering Maradona signed for Napoli in 1984 In a statement, Nice paid tribute to last weekend. It was the visitors’ first a heart attack at his home in Buenos Aires, and helped the club conquer the northern Vieira for putting “all his heart and win of the season. less than a month after his 60th birthday. giants Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan professionalism at the service of OGC Vieira, who won the World Cup in 1998, “I’ve been in talks with local authorities while, briefly and gloriously, turning Serie A Nice during the 30 months that this will be replaced by Adrian Ursea. — PA for the past 17 years, I’ve always asked on its head. — AAP 30 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 Winning end to section play for HBPB team GOLF by Chris Taewa It put them seventh overall and into a No.4 Clare Choi (4 and 2) and No.5 Aseri Wellington dropping to sixth. positional playoff for seventh and eighth. Miekle (6 and 4) having already sealed HBPB finished section play on 3½ team IT was cheers over a well-earned At last year’s national interprovincials the team win. points and 16 individual wins, just half glass of bubbly for Hawke’s Bay-Poverty in Napier, they were a disappointing 12th McDonald’s win gave her a four-win/ an individual win behind Wellington. Bay last night after a winning end to out of 13 provinces. two-loss record, her best performance as The were to face Northland in the section play at the national women’s McDonald contributed strongly once a No.1 at the national interprovincials. seventh/eighth playoff today. The teams interprovincial golf tournament in again yesterday, defeating Tasman HBPB went into the Tasman clash with halved when they met at the start of the Auckland. counterpart Aroha Minhinnick 1-up after a chance of finishing section play in the week. “Everyone’s so stoked,” HBPB No.1 faltering a little at the death. top six, which would have put them into Defending champions Auckland Tessa McDonald, of Gisborne, said “I was 3-up with three to play,” she said. a positional playoff for fifth this morning. finished top of section play with a perfect following their 4-1 defeat of Tasman “I lost the next two with bogeys, but The team win, however, was not enough record of six team wins and they were to on the penultimate day of the teams’ parred the last to win.” as Otago had two team wins yesterday face North Harbour in the semifinals. matchplay tournament on the Akarana The pressure had been lifted a little — HBPB had a bye in the morning — Canterbury and Bay of Plenty were in course. by No.3 Martha Manaena (7 and 5), and leapfrogged HBPB into fifth, with the other semi. Maori All Blacks’ naming triggers an online ruckus RUGBY “Then imagine they signed an agreement with the indigenous people THE seemingly routine naming of of Britain which they then went on to a fresh Maori All Blacks rugby squad completely ignore for decades. Then has sparked online outcry as one news imagine Maori wanted more land but the report attracted offensive comments British people resisted so Maori used when it was shared to social media. their superior firepower to claim more On Wednesday, Maori All Blacks land that didn’t belong to them. TWO-TON SKIPPER: Kane Williamson on his way to a double-century against the head coach Clayton MacMillan named “Then imagine Maori installed a West Indies in Hamilton yesterday. Picture by Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP a strong side featuring two capped All government system in Britain that Blacks and eight debutants to face off followed the customs and traditions against Moana Pasifika in their historic of Maori and was statistically shown clash at FMG Stadium Waikato in to benefit Maori to a higher level than Hamilton tonight. British citizens in areas such as health Williamson’s double-ton An innocuous news report by and education. And imagine if despite RugbyPass was then shared by its knowing that, Maori decided to do editors to its Facebook page where one nothing to improve it, but instead put it comment in particular drew the ire of down to Maori superiority. puts Black Caps on top other rugby fans. “Then imagine if, after putting British “Imagine if England proposed through all that for 250 years, the CRICKET The second day was dominated by fielding a team, solely of white, native, indigenous British people wanted to Williamson’s superb innings. indigenous Englishmen,” one user, listed have a rugby team to celebrate their HAMILTON — Skipper Kane Williamson scored He batted almost 10½ hours, struck 34 fours as New York resident Phil Anthony, culture – but a bunch of Polynesian 251, his third double-century and highest score, and two sixes, and eclipsed his previous-highest commented before facing an immediate people went online to suggest it was before declaring New Zealand’s total at 519-7 on tst score of 242 against Sri Lanka at Wellington backlash. ‘racist’.” the second day of the first test against the West in 2015. While other users contributed to the Over 100 comments, overwhelming in Indies yesterday. Williamson is only the third New Zealander fallout, Wellingtonian Maika Bennett support of Bennett, have since flooded Williamson waited for all-rounder Kyle after Brendon McCullum and Stephen Fleming to decided to deliver a stunning and the post while Anthony has remained Jamieson to post his maiden half-century before score three double-centuries in tests. scathing rebuttal to what might have silent in response. declaring with about 26 overs left in the day’s He resumed yesterday at 97 not out and originally seemed like an off-the-cuff Meanwhile on Twitter, Bennett’s repost play. reached his 22nd century from 224 balls. New reaction when shared by Anthony. of the Facebook thread attracted 36,000 At stumps the West Indies, hit by minor injuries Zealand’s commanding total mounted as he “Imagine if 250 years ago Maori had likes and fierce debate over the course to batsman Darren Bravo and wicketkeeper passed 150, then 200 from 369 deliveries. travelled to Britain, decided to claim of hundreds of comments. Shane Dowrich, were 49 without loss. Williamson had a lucky break on 221 when it, through force, as their own. Then The Maori All Blacks, playing under Openers Kraigg Braithwaite (20) and John he was caught behind by stand-in wicketkeeper imagine Maori decided to ship boat varying names, have been an official Campbell (22) batted doggedly through the late Shamarh Brooks from Kemar Roach’s bowling. loads of Maori into Britain to take up part of international rugby union since afternoon to ensure the tourists went to stumps But he was called back when the television residence on the land of British people. 1910. — NZ Herald without losing a wicket. umpire found Roach had over-stepped. — AP Warriors to be three An ugly win will do months in Australia RUGBY by Darren Walton, AAP wants to see that reflected on the ago. RUGBY LEAGUE players are training in Kiama field, and that’s what we want. So he doesn’t care how they beat by Pamela Whaley, AAP in New South Wales and the SYDNEY — Winning ugly will do “A win this weekend will mean the Pumas this time, so long as rest are in Auckland with new as the Wallabies look to complete we’ve got more to build on but they do. SYDNEY — Hopes of a coach Nathan Brown. a rollercoaster test rugby season certainly we had a chance of “We dominated a large chunk return to Auckland’s Mt “It’s not what we want to tonight chasing only a second silverware if we’d got it right a of that first half and created lots of Smart Stadium for the do but it’s what we have to victory from six outings in 2020. couple of weeks ago, so that’s scoring opportunities but we didn’t opening fortnight of the NRL do,” Warriors chief executive For all the promise and strides disappointing.” score tries,” Rennie said. have been scuppered with Cameron George said. forward the Wallabies have made A rare win against the All Blacks “What we’re trying to do is the Warriors to spend three “Our priority is to ensure under New Zealand coach Dave in Brisbane has been the high grow our understanding of how months in Australia to start we do all we can to enable our Rennie, they have only one win, two point for the Wallabies, the record to win games and you get into 2021. team to be as well prepared as deflating draws and two defeats to 43-5 loss to their arch-rivals the games, especially with Northern After playing their 2020 they can be for 2021. show for it. undoubted low. Hemisphere sides that won’t play season out of Australia, the “It’s a football decision Rennie concedes it’s been a year But giving up a nine-point an enormous amount of footy, and Warriors will again be forced that needs to be made now. of lost opportunity, and atoning for second-half lead against the Pumas you’ve got to find ways of winning. to relocate to Tamworth and We can’t afford to speculate their last-start 15-all stalemate with burns almost as much. “And sometimes that’s through the Central Coast to start about what might or might not Argentina, a draw that cruelled their Little wonder that Rennie is more smart kicking options that create pre-season from January 3 happen any longer. We need chances of winning the Tri Nations concerned about his largely youthful opportunities to attack. through until at least the end clarity for our players, staff trophy, is paramount at Bankwest and greenhorn Wallabies mastering “So, look, we definitely want to of Round 4 on April 4. and families. Stadium. the art of winning than worrying play and we’ll certainly try to grow The decision was finalised “We tried to arrange a “We’ve had a couple of tests that about any so-called obligation to our game around our skill set. by the NRL and the Warriors quarantine facility like other we should have won that we didn’t, entertain fans in the last test of the “But I think we’ve got an yesterday, giving the club some sporting bodies have done so that’s frustrating,” Rennie said. year. obligation to put in a quality certainty for the upcoming to bring our players from “But the key for me is that we He accused his game managers performance, not necessarily season while borders between Australia to train here as a learn from it. of being “naive” in not kicking for the entertain by throwing the ball all Australia and New Zealand squad but our request was “Our culture’s really good, we’re corners when the game was there over the place at the risk of losing remain closed. declined so we’ve had to working really hard, but everyone to be won in Newcastle a fortnight the game.” Fourteen Australian-based adapt.” The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, December 5, 2020 SPORT 31
TWO WHEELS APIECE: Harry Prince (441B) and Kacey Cheetham (97H) both go up on two wheels as they collide in a New Zealand Stockcar Grand Prix elimination heat at Awapuni last night. COPPING A SHUNT: Dayna Lowry (21A) is on the receiving end of a shunt from Ryan MacGregor (74G) in TQ Masters racing at Awapuni last night. Pictures by Liam Clayton
Action on the banked track A STOCKCAR CLUB SANDWICH: The cars of Blue group are jammed across the LITTLE ROOM TO MANOEUVRE: Darren Melling (72B) and Grahame Strong (95B) track as they jostle for position in an elimination heat for the New Zealand Stockcar go nose to tail during a super saloon series race at Awapuni. Grand Prix.
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SPORT Williamson’s double-century sets Track jam-packed in Grand Prix Saturday, December 5, 2020 up formidable total PAGE 30 elimination heats PAGE 31
READY FOR BATTLE: The entrants for the New Zealand Stockcar Grand Prix gather inside the track at Awapuni yesterday. Thirty of them will contest the finals tonight after elimination heats last night and repechage races tonight. Picture by Liam Clayton Grand Prix ‘intense’ SPEEDWAY by Murray Robertson Dana Kingsbeer (83G) was the pick of Bryce Jensen, 14B Jemma Palmer, 15P “To add extra incentive for action them. Luke Miers, 16B Brett Loveridge, 16H tonight, we have put up three cash THE opening night of the New Zealand She went to a run-off to make the James Marshall, 19B Caleb Ireland, 26V prizes totalling $2000 for the best Stockcar Grand Prix at the Eastland finals directly, but missed out. Kaelin Mooney, 41B Cameron Swift, 79P ‘stirrers’ — the drivers who cause the Group Raceway last night can be “However, Dana will start from pole Kyle Rowe, 91B Zayne Pullman, 93B most contact. summed up in one word — intense. position at the front of one of tonight’s Joshua Trott, 95A Gary Lonergan, 96B “It’s going to be exciting.” Nearly 100 cars and drivers from repechage races,” McGrory said. Brandon Symes, 99S William Hughes, The V8 super saloons will be in action across the North Island battled over “She raced very well last night and 186R Richard Keizer, 208A Blake Brooks, again tonight in another round of their three heats of hard-charging action for must be a strong chance of making the 272R Seth McConchie, 278P Kyle Taylor Heavy Equipment Services DVS Series. places in tonight’s Novus Glass finals. final.” and 361H Clinton Cheetham. They put on a great show of power “It was stunning racing, just so fast The 24 drivers who qualified directly Thirty cars will be on the start line driving last night. and furious,” Gisborne Speedway Club for the finals were all from outside the tonight in the finals, to be raced over There will also be another round of the president Clyde McGrory said. district. three heats. Autotech TQ Masters, who showed tonnes The Gisborne contingent will have They are: 2NZ Tyler Walker, 3NZ Mitch “Based on what we saw last night, with of pace last night. to back up in the two repechage races Vickery, 5B Regan Penn, 8B Thomas such intense racing across all heats, this Gates to the speedway open at 5pm tonight in their bid to make the final. Rumble Faram, 9S Sheldon Arapere, 9W title could be anybody’s,” McGrory said. tonight. The first race starts at 6pm. 36029-05