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COVID-19 ■ PM frustrated by non-compliance ■ Social media attacks ‘unhelpful ■ Healthline delays due to understaffing ■ Cook Islands ready UNDER WAY: Border worker and health protection officer Cyrena Bennett receives the first of two required and waiting doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from trained vaccinator Roimata Brown. The Government’s vaccine roll-out of border workers and those who live with them started in Auckland earlier this week, and in Gisborne this PAGES 6-8, 11, 13 morning. Picture supplied

TODAY is a big day for Tairawhiti. chief executive Jim Green. THE national Covid-19 vaccination “Tairawhiti is one of the most vulnerable programme started in Gisborne this morning communities in Aotearoa. with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine being “We can all help to eliminate that administered to border workers. vulnerability by stepping up when the vaccine The local roll-out of the vaccine “signals an is made available to us. important milestone on a journey to protect “Working with our iwi health partners and Vaccine our community from the virus,” says Covid-19 leaders will be an important part of this roll- vaccinator Roimata Brown. out to ensure our community can make an “I’m proud to be helping our community informed choice about the vaccine.” stay safe, especially as we have some very The vaccination programme starts in vulnerable whanau here in Tairawhiti. Gisborne two days earlier than previously “It’s a good feeling knowing that you’re reported to make it as easy as possible for contributing to the safety of our people. border workers and the people they live with. “Our team of public health nurses have About 300 people are eligible for the vaccine trained for this and we’re excited to get at this stage and delivery will roll out over started.” the course of the week. roll-out Border workers and the people they live The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is with are categorised as Tier 1 — the first approximately 95 percent effective after two group to be vaccinated. doses. The workers are first in line because The swift production of the vaccine comes of their regular contact with people from as the result of international collaboration overseas. and dedication by pharmaceutical companies “Our team of local vaccinators will also worldwide to find an effective and safe be vaccinated over the next week,” said Ms vaccine against the virus. Brown. At the same time, the vaccine has met all begins High risk front-line health, fire and the appropriate standards and checks, and is emergency services workers, who are at the approved for use by Medsafe — the country’s highest risk of exposure to Covid-19, will pharmaceutical regulator. follow as the next group to be vaccinated. For official information about the According to the roll-out sequencing Covid-19 vaccine and vaccination roll-out plan ‘Getting vaccinated will be one of the developed by the Ministry of Health, in Aotearoa, visit covid19.govt.nz aged-care workers and residents, those with biggest contributions that we can all underlying health conditions, kaumatua and A STORY in yesterday’s paper stated “border older people will also be prioritised. workers and their whanau” will be offered a make to the safety of ourselves, our “Getting vaccinated will be one of the vaccination against Covid-19. This should have said biggest contributions that we can all make to border workers “and the people they live with” will be whanau and the wider community’ the safety of ourselves, our whanau and the eligible. The article also said the vaccine arrived on wider community,” says Hauora Tairawhiti Thursday. It arrived yesterday.

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THE GRAPE ESCAPE: The district’s grape growers have breathed a sigh of relief in the wake of the heavy rain earlier this month when it comes to potential crop damage. “We’ve seen some grape splitting in some blocks but that band of wet weather does not seem to have affected us unduly,” said Gisborne Winegrowers chairman Mark Thompson, pictured (at right) with Gisvin general manager Hamish Jackson at a Bushmere Road vineyard. “We have come through that wet weather relatively unscathed.” The harvest rolls along with a peak expected over the next three weeks. “Some growers are about half to three-quarters of the way through their harvests already.” Pictures by Liam Clayton Fire leaves family homeless by Sophie Rishworth DESTROYED off clothes for them. BY FIRE: A mother, “Someone dropped us off a mutton, too. ON Monday night, a mother of four her four children and That was cool . . . we have had chops and left her London Street home and popped her step-dad were roast since Monday.” down to Pak’nSave Supermarket to get living in an upstairs But until they have somewhere to live dinner. flat of this London they cannot accept donated items such as Members of her whanau were lying on Street block of units furniture. their beds watching movies. severely damaged by No emergency accommodation is When she returned 20 minutes later, fire on Monday night. available in Gisborne and Ms Hohipa said the entire upstairs flat where she lived They are innocent she was told the waiting list was “very with her family was ablaze. victims of the blaze, long”. At home were her teenage children — which started in a “People have been putting my name aged, 17, 14 and 13 — her six-year-old, ground-floor flat, forward but the houses are already rented her step-dad and an eight-year-old child and urgently require out. All I can do is keep applying.” visiting at the time. somewhere to live. Work and Income gave them $200 All managed to get out of the burning for some bedding and linen but told Ms house with only the clothes they had on. Picture by Hohipa until the police report about the “When they were running out, the Rebecca Grunwell fire came through they could not help with floor was that hot they couldn’t stand on anything else. it,” said the mother, who wanted to be Police told The Herald the fire started in identified only as Ms Hohipa. out of the flat the family had lived in for his house over the weekend while he is a bedroom in one of the ground floor units. “The outside of the house was on six years. away. It was accidental but the cause was fire and smoke was pouring out of the Her six-year-old was still a bit shocked “It will give this household a break from linked to a tenant growing hydroponic downstairs flat. They got outside and about the ordeal but her three teenagers us for couple of days,” Ms Hohipa said. cannabis in his bedroom. Police have since they just ran. seemed all right. After that it is back to cramped living charged the man. “Then the whole house blew up in The family have had to move into her conditions. Ms Hohipa and her family lost flames.” father’s house — a three-bedroom home Her family urgently need a new place everything in the fire. She said it was Ms Hohipa said her step-dad was first that now has 12 people living in it. to live. hard to ask for help but the family needed to hear a smoke alarm, and got everybody An uncle in Mahia has let them stay in Ms Hohipa said whanau had dropped a roof over their heads. LOOKING AHEAD Get your ALL THE LATEST NEWS, INCLUDING: Gisborne Herald • The housing affordability rate continues to rise in home-delivered Gisborne. • Mayor encouraging all Gisborne households to have a water tank. • A gastronomical experience of local delicacies and more . . . that’s the Essence of Tairawhiti festival. • A new EIT course will prepare people for a career in the forestry industry. MONDAY The Gisborne Herald, 64 Gladstone Road, P.O. Box 1143, Gisborne • Phone (06) 869 0600 • Fax (Editorial) (06) 869 0643 (Advertising) (06) 869 0644 Editor: Jeremy Muir • Chief Reporter: Andrew Ashton • Circulation: Cara Haines • Sports: Jack Malcolm/John Gillies To fi nd out more call 869 0620 e-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • web site: www.gisborneherald.co.nz The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 NEWS 3 Reprieve granted for drug, driving offences

AN Auckland man who admitted Hussona was up for sentence year, Hussona, whose licence had an hour. Two vehicles were travelling There were no aggravating factors possessing ecstasy to supply at the on charges to which he previously been suspended between April 1 and towards him, a runner was on the side the court needed to take into account, 2019 Rhythm and Vines festival has pleaded guilty — possession for April 30, 2020, was driving at speed of the road and another person was the judge said. been discharged without conviction supply of ecstasy (a Class B drug) along a residential street in Hahei walking a dog. Hussona was 19 and 20 at the for that and other unrelated offending. and possession of cannabis seeds when he lost control of his vehicle at a Hussona was seen travelling at times of the offending, pleaded guilty Judge Neil Dawson said Thomas (Class C), arising out of his offending T-intersection. about 70kmh around a bend on the early and expressed remorse. He was Hamid Hussona, 20, was only being in Gisborne on December 29, 2019; The vehicle crashed into an road, before being clocked at 126kmh. previously of good character, had granted the reprieve by a narrow and dangerous embankment and Police pursued him but he would done a Community Alcohol and Drugs margin and only because a conviction driving, driving while flipped on to its roof. not stop. When he eventually did, he (CADS) Right Track course, and 200 might affect his chances of getting his suspended and Hussona’s It was extensively locked his vehicle door, then fled into hours voluntary work. commercial skipper’s licence. failing to give police culpability damaged. bush behind a nearby property. A fall from grace, embarrassment Hussona was sentenced in details, arising out of Police were called He was located and admitted and the inability for international Auckland District Court on February two incidents on the amounted to his but when they arrived driving while disqualified. travel were usual consequences of 17. Coromandel Peninsula ‘youthful stupidity’ the vehicle was gone Judge Dawson granted Hussona conviction and not something he His case was transferred there last in mid-2020. and failure to and there was no one a discharge without conviction on all would take into account, the judge September from Gisborne District Security staff who around. but the dangerous driving and driving said. Court, despite opposition from police searched Hussona’s consider the Officers followed while suspended charges But he accepted, albeit by a narrow and The Gisborne Herald — both citing vehicle when he consequences of scrape marks on the On those charges, the judge margin, Hussona’s ability to obtain high public interest locally in matters arrived at the R&V his behaviour. road to a local address imposed mandatory six-month a commercial skipper’s certificate to do with R&V. concert venue found a where they found the disqualifications to be served could be put at risk if convicted The Herald also cited past difficulty gram of loose cannabis vehicle but no people. concurrently. and that consequence would be out in getting sentencing notes for head material (a charge Hussona was Considering the application, the of proportion to the gravity of the another similar case transferred out relating to that was earlier withdrawn), there several days later when police judge said Hussona behaved badly offending. of town. loose cannabis seeds, five “point” returned but denied being the driver. but his rehabilitation needs had to be The judge said he was particularly Hussona’s lawyer Emma Priest bags containing three capsules of He was served with a notice of taken into account. persuaded by his personal view gave a personal assurance her client’s ecstasy, one point bag containing one defence of the identity of the driver but The gravity of the offending was Hussona would be unlikely to appear sentencing notes would be provided in capsule of ecstasy, and one gram of failed to supply the necessary details low to medium. in court again. a timely way. ecstasy in powder form. within the required timeframe. Hussona’s culpability amounted “Mr Hussona, there is nothing good The notes were recently received Also found were 50 empty, unused On May 20, last year, Hussona was to his “youthful stupidity” and failure ever waiting for you in court,” Judge by The Herald after several follow-up point bags and 17 empty capsules. driving near Cook’s Beach on a narrow to consider the consequences of his Dawson said. inquiries to a formal application. At about 1.30am on April 18 of last residential road, zoned 50 kilometres behaviour. “Do not come back here again.” Project creates safer traffic zones for MKids MANGAPAPA School is at 3pm.Our new crossing a safer place for students is visually and practically and whanau following the impressive, creating a strong completion of a major safety connection between the new improvement project, Gisborne carpark and school site,” he District Council says. said. The project is part of a “The school is grateful for the wider school prioritisation support and flexibility of the programme funded by the council, as they had prioritised council and Waka Kotahi/NZ Mangapapa School for this Transport Agency. work back in 2018 but allowed It involved the construction us to postpone the road safety of a new crossing, improved project until our new carpark parking areas, road signage, had been completed.” line marking and footpaths on The $226,000 project was Rua Street. delivered by contractors Civil Mangapapa principal Assist and Downer and took Paul Sadler says the project about eight weeks to complete. has created safer traffic Council road safety educator infrastructure for the school Lauriel Chase said any areas community. where children got dropped “Along with our new school off and picked up must be safe carpark, there are now zones. different zones for parents “We’re thrilled the council JOB WELL DONE: A $226,000 project featuring the construction of a new crossing, improved parking and whanau to utilise when can support our school areas, road signage line marking and footpaths at Mangapapa School has been finished. Outside the dropping off and picking up. communities by making their school are, back row (from left): Sataraka Pesaleli (Downer operator), Kate Reynolds (Downer stakeholder “With 500 MKids roads safer and we know this and communications manager), Hammy Al-Jammal (Downer contract manager), Paul Sadler (Mangapapa (Mangapapa kids) and latest project at Mangapapa School principal), Lauriel Chase (district council road safety educator), Luca Barone (project manager, approximately 350 families, School will have a big impact Civil Assist) and Jennie Brown (Mangapapa Kindergarten kaiako). Front: Chris Brooking (Downer it’s essential to have the by easing congestion and operator), Helena Te Runa (Downer traffic management), Mangapapa School students Hunter Jean Louis, infrastructure in place to keeping traffic flowing safely at Jayda Jean Louis and Mason Jean Louis, Mangapapa Kindergarten’s Eli Theobald and Harry Hughes, and disperse traffic, particularly peak times.” Danny Tuhou (Downer foreman). Picture by Liam Clayton Countdown customers asked Bus service reduced AN absence of tourists has been severely impacted. to respect parks for disabled been blamed for a reduction in “As a result we have had to bus services here. reduce our frequency to ensure PEOPLE have been warned not car parks available for people who 200 car parks once the old store is From March 8, InterCity will the viability of this route and to take up disabled parking spots at really need them,” she said. demolished and the remainder of the operate four services a week communities it services,” said Countdown supermarket if they do “We know the construction of carpark is completed. instead of daily services in each Mr Peate. not have a permit. the new store has been tough on “These car parks are there for direction between Gisborne and From March 8, services Construction of the new our customers, particularly with a reason.” Ms Stubbs said. “If Napier. between Wairoa and Napier, supermarket had restricted parking the disruptions to the car parking, customers do see cars parked in Sam Peate, from NZ and Wairoa and Gisborne will availability, but the disabled car and we’re very sorry for this the disabled parks without a permit, Coachlines, said InterCity operate four days a week — parks were there for a reason, said inconvenience and thank everyone they are welcome to let us know. services along the East Coast Monday, Thursday, Friday and store manager Jess Stubbs. for their patience. “We’re really excited to be route were popular with visitors Sunday. “We do monitor the carpark as we “We’re aiming to have more than bringing a new Countdown store to the region. “The daily InterCity services can, but we really need customers to 100 car parks available when we to Gisborne which will replace the But with the ongoing closure between Gisborne, Rotorua and do the right thing and keep disabled open in June and will have about current tired store,” she said. of borders to international Auckland continue to operate as tourists, passenger numbers had normal.” 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021

FAMILY NOTICES Deaths In Memoriam

SOLOMANN, KOBE LORRAINE Deaths Richard David. — KELLIE On 23rd February 2021. WHAITIRI-WHITE HEPBURN, Leona Dearly loved husband We are sending a Anne. — On 25th of Annette. Cherished butterfly to Heaven, February 2021, at father of Mark and with a parcel on its Gisborne Hospital. Sam, Amanda and wings. Be careful when Beloved wife of Bill. Mark, Andrew and you open it, it’s full of Beloved mother and Amanda, Janine and beautiful things. Inside mother-in-law of Gareth. Much loved are butterfly kisses Heather and Martin, Pop of Abigail and wrapped up in butterfly Graham and Jane, Peter Sebastian; Xavier, Isaac hugs, to say how much and Liz, Barbara and and Isabelle; Lucy, we miss you and to Adrian, and Andrew. Joshua and Benjamin. send you all our love. Much-loved Nana of Richard’s funeral We hold you close Sarah, Christopher, service will be held at within our hearts, and Ethan, Thomas, Joshua, Evans Chapel, Ormond there you will remain. Samuel, Sophie, Mia, Road, at 11am on To watch over us Tessa, Estella, Rosanna, Tuesday 2nd March, throughout our lives and Otis. Loved Nana- followed by interment until we meet again. Nana to Mason and at Taruheru Lawn Tayla. Cemetery. P.S. See you at In lieu of flowers, - Evans Funeral the wedding. donations to the Cancer Services Ltd FDANZ Love You, Mum Society would be www.evansfuneral.co.nz appreciated and may be sent C/- PO Box 708, Gisborne 4040. Unveilings Unveilings Leona’s funeral service will be held at MARY-JANE WHITE TUHURA CUDDLECOT WELCOMED AT GISBORNE HOSPITAL: A cuddlecot that allows grieving parents and Evans Chapel, Ormond SATURDAY, The Whanau of whanau to spend extra time with their baby who has passed away was presented to Gisborne Hospital staff Road, at 10.30am on March 6th, 2021 Rongotangatake Tuhura this week. Pictured are Hauora Tairawhiti staff (from left) Taina Ngarimu (Maori advisory), Mere Wawatai Monday 1st March. - 11am - who passed away on the (kahui pakeke), Nicki Dever (women, children and youth services group manager), Iidl Merlini (midwife - Evans Funeral at Taruheru Cemetery 28th August 2018, educator and acting midwife manager) with Annie Meredith (end of life Doula), and Olwyn and Graeme Services Ltd FDANZ Resting in Paradise welcome you to join us Black — the grandparents of baby Ollie who died 10 years ago. Picture by Liam Clayton www.evansfuneral.co.nz in remembering and Nau Mai Haere Mai paying tribute to Rongo. A service and the unveiling of his headstone will be held A ‘thoughtful gift’ to Bereavements at 11am at Hiruharama Marae and Huria Urupa on Saturday the 6th FROM THE WHANAU OF March. help grieving parents JOHN ANTHONY CHEMIS He is survived by his loving wife Ema We extend our deep appreciation and Tuhura (nee Rickard), gratefully thank whanau, friends, 5 tamariki and their Cuddlecot allows whanau more time with baby who has passed colleagues, past-students, neighbours, nga whanau. minita, for your kind support and comfort A FUNDRAISING campaign The cuddlecot pad provides a this resource, and be willing to which came in many generous and will help grieving parents of cooling system that fits inside the fund the second cot to be gifted for thoughtful ways. Thank you to those who newborns who have passed away bassinet and allows parents to up the Coast. came to our home, who attended the by providing the region’s first have more time with their baby. It “Ollie’s life, though short, was service, and who travelled from afar to be “cuddlecot”. can be used in the maternity ward significant. His parents Rae and with us. You all helped us at a most End of life doula (trained after a baby dies, with the option Andrew have appreciated all the difficult time to have a beautiful tangi for support person) of whanau also kind donations to this important John that acknowledged and celebrated his and funeral being able to take resource in recognition of Ollie life in "true John fashion" with love and celebrant Annie It is my hope their baby home and and know the value of allowing laughter. It will always be remembered by Meredith launched there‘ will be an use the cuddlecot for parents to have time with their us. a Givealittle organisation or three to five days. baby after death.” campaign to fund “They cost around A cuddlecot is manufactured Thank you Tolaga Bay Area School and a cuddlecot for individuals that will $5000. Ollie’s page and imported from England and Uawa whanau, Te Kura o Ritana, REAP Monumental Gisborne Hospital hear of this first cot raised $6500, so costs nearly $5000, shipping Aotearoa, Tairawhiti REAP, Te Kura - Masons after working with being gifted we have a start of inclusive. Correspondence School, Hospice Gisborne couple $1500 to fund a “On behalf of Ollie’s family and Tairawhiti, mo to manaaki me to tautoko. Rae and Andrew . . . and be willing second one,” Annie his parents Rae and Andrew, they STONEHAVEN Black, who lost to fund the second said. thank all who gave to this cause,” Ka nui te mihi me te aroha for their infant Ollie cot to be gifted up “There is also a family statement said. ki a koutou katoa. Funerals 10 years ago — just equipment like a Hauora Tairawhiti chief two days after he the Coast cooling blanket executive Jim Green welcomed John - e aroha ana, e miharo ana matou, Proudly Qualified, was born. ’ and cooling plate the arrival of the cuddlecot, saying ki ta matou pou i nga wa katoa. Registered and A cuddlecot available for adults, it was “such a thoughtful gift for Making a Difference. allows whanau to spend time so the community may look our community”. Maraea, Hamana, Whaimotu, with their pepi (baby) and is used at ways of bringing these into “It will ease the burden of nga mokopuna, and extended 601 Nelson Road Ph 867 1800 across the world in hospitals when Tairawhiti to have even more families/whanau at such a sad Craft and Chemis whanau babies die. options at the time of death. time. Several are in use in hospitals “It is my hope there will be an “Thank you so much for being around New Zealand including organisation or individuals that the organiser of this, and to Whakatane Hospital, Hutt will hear of this first cot being each and every person who has Dung beetle seminar Hospital and in Christchurch. gifted here and see the value in contributed.” FIND out how dung beetles Proponents for dung beetles can help increase on-farm say New Zealand imported production and improve stream livestock, minus the dung ‘What Anzac Day means to me’ health at an educational beetle “clean-up crew”, and ever seminar on Wednesday since has paid the price with Student speech contest winner to speak at dawn service (March 3) from 6.30pm at a loss off its soils, poor water the Tairawhiti Environment quality and unsustainable A SCHOOL student has the chance Cenotaph and earn a cash prize of public commemorations last year Centre. farming practices. to speak at this year’s Anzac Day $500. There are also prizes for runner- because of the national Covid-19 Dr Shaun Forgie of Dung However, there is the dawn service if they win a RSA speech up, $200, and third place, $150. lockdown. Many people instead marked Beetle Innovations NZ will opportunity to balance the contest. Mr Bayly said dawn service speeches it with virtual services. share information about dung ecological frameworks that Gisborne RSA president Paul Bayly in Gisborne featured young adults up Some districts have gone two years beetles. support livestock farming in says a growing number of young until the late 1990s and the RSA was without a traditional Anzac Day service Dung beetles offer the only New Zealand. Kiwis were attending Anzac Day dawn keen to return to the format. because police requested services not on-pasture, self-sustaining Dr Forgie will talk about the services and RSA members wanted to “More young New Zealanders are be held after the Christchurch mass solution to reducing surface key benefits of dung beetles know why. attending the dawn service so we are shooting in March 2019. run-off of contaminants, and how their addition to Any Gisborne or East Coast student confident of a good number of entries,” “Fortunately, Gisborne police and improve water quality, fencing and riparian planting aged between 12 and 15 is eligible to he said. “So many know of their allowed us to proceed,” said Mr Bayly. soil health and pasture will be a game-changer for compose a speech of three minutes relatives who served in World War 1 or Entries for the competition, productivity. long-term sustainable farming. length on the subject What Anzac Day World War 2.” sponsored by M.E. Jukes and Son Services provided by dung The impact of drenches on Means to Me. Mr Bayly is looking forward to Carriers, can be emailed to info@ beetles exist the world over dung-feeding fauna will also be The winner will present their speech commemorating Anzac Day this year. gisbornersa.co.nz. except for in New Zealand. touched on. at this year’s dawn service at the They missed out on Anzac Day Entries close on April 12 at 5pm. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 NEWS 5 On the web On laSt week’S queStion Do you support the plans for the development of Gisborne’s port?? street Shyanne patrick cooke: Meg hillS: gail boynton: lawrence appleby: “We bank online so “I’m disappointed “They must have boynton: “I feel sorry for the we’ll be fine but a lot with it. It’s extremely forgotten about all “A lot of the people people who bank of people don’t trust helpful to be able to the older people who making the decisions with them.” going online with go into the bank and use the bank.” act like they’re never their money.” have a person to talk going to get old.” to if you have any issues.” “How do you feel about Kiwibank

66% 26% 8% proposing Yes No Undecided to close its

Gisborne kekia parata: John Mallen: chriStine: aliSter Yes: 167; No: 66; Undecided 21; Total: 254 loiS hauiti: branch?” “Disappointed they’re “Any bank closing is “Sad for our older “That’s no good. JohnStone: closing. I think they a bad thing. We’re whanau who I’ve been living in “They’re THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: should stay open.” beginning to lose the normally use the Australia for years discriminating Would you change banks if your personal touch and banks. It probably and I’ve always against older people. I don’t think a lot of wouldn’t affect my kept my Kiwibank A lot of the people in bank closed its local branch? elderly people trust partner who banks account.” our age bracket don’t being online only.” with them except for know how to use that Online polls are not scientific and reflect the opinions of only those depositing cash for technology.” internet users who have chosen to participate • Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding business.”

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SENSING: Dr Marion port plan Tan from Massey University’s Joint Centre for Disaster Research with one of finds the low-cost ground- motion sensors that could form part of an earthquake early support warning system. Also pictured are Massey University Associate Professors Tim Parkin with most and Anna Brown, who assisted Dr Tan with a workshop AN overwhelming 65 percent of Herald at Waikanae Surf poll respondents support the announced Lifesaving Club plan for the development of Gisborne’s to assess interest port. in community The poll attracted 254 responses engagement for such with 65.76 percent (167) supporting the a system. development, 25.98 percent opposing (66) and 8.27 percent (21) were undecided. Picture by Most supporters like the envisaged Liam Clayton economic benefits, making comments such as: •฀“An฀upgraded฀port฀is฀vital฀for฀this฀ region.” •฀“Our฀port฀is฀way฀too฀small.฀We฀need฀ to allow more and bigger ships to enter the port.” •฀“Anything฀that฀brings฀people฀ willingly to work in this sad community is worth supporting.” Local ‘citizen scientists’ But even supporters of the development expressed reservations. •฀“Where฀is฀the฀labour฀coming฀from฀to฀ support 3000 jobs?” •฀“But฀the฀port฀must฀initiate฀and฀drive฀ heavy traffic access to the port.” keen on quake project •฀฀“What฀effects฀will฀there฀be฀on฀the฀ nearby reefs and channels at Kaiti Beach.” by Andrew Ashton warning sensor network. unpick participants’ thoughts on their Opposing comments included: Speaking after Thursday night’s expectations, needs and concerns •฀“They฀cannot฀get฀30฀or฀so฀workers฀for฀ A WORKSHOP aimed at gauging workshop at Waikanae Surf Life Saving regarding EEW for Aotearoa New horticulture, how on earth are they going Tairawhiti residents’ willingness to help Club ,Dr Marion Tan from Massey Zealand. to get 3000 (for the port)?” out in a “citizen science” approach to a University’s Joint Centre for Disaster “One of the key things for me is that •฀“Open฀up฀the฀rail฀line฀first,฀then฀see฀ potential earthquake warning system has Research said the night went well. the participants have a good awareness if the port development is needed.” been hailed a success. “We had 18 participants in total for the of tsunami risks for Gisborne. •฀“They฀said฀they฀wanted฀to฀keep฀ Researchers are conducting a project, workshop. “There is support for earthquake cultural and environmental factors in co-funded by the Earthquake Commission “The workshop is part of a research early warning but for it to be useful for mind. Well, too late for that. You stole the (EQC) and Massey University, to source project that is studying the feasibility of the community here, the participants land, you blew up the rock, you continue low-cost seismometers and work with a community-engaged earthquake early highlighted that it needs to be tied with to do so. All for economic gain. You are communities to see if they would be warning (EEW) system that uses low-cost tsunami warning.” definitely anti-rail, making sure you can’t willing to be part of a research project ground motion detection sensors. Further workshops are being held use rail at the port. So dumb.” aiming to trial an earthquake early “The workshop is designed to across New Zealand. 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 BRIEFS Shooting in Northcote AUCKLAND — A person has been shot in an incident in Northcote, Auckland. A person showed up at North Shore Hospital with a gunshot injury after 7pm last evening, a police spokesman said. Police received multiple calls from members WARNING: Prime Minister of the public in Northcote, saying they heard Jacinda Ardern has “multiple gun shots”. expressed her frustration The person is currently in a stable condition and over the latest Covid-19 police are making inquiries on the circumstances cases heading out to work of the shooting. rather than staying at home The shooting took place near Cadness Street and isolating as part of the and armed police have set up a cordon around Papatoetoe High School Cadness Reserve, a park behind the Northcote group and has reminded all Library. New Zealanders to do the A resident nearby told a photographer at the right thing. scene that she was in her apartment when she NZ Herald picture heard one loud bang. She then came out on to the footpath to have a look and saw lots of people gathered in the park. Police arrived shortly after and began questioning witnesses, she said Armed police were still standing guard in the neighbouring streets while the police Eagle helicopter was circling overhead. — NZ Herald Child killed in crash ROTORUA — A child has died in a crash overnight in Rerewhakaaitu. Police have confirmed one person has died in the crash on State Highway 38. Ardern ‘frustrated’ over Emergency services were called to a report of a vehicle that rolled on SH38 between Brett and Rerewhakaaitu roads at around 10pm, police said in a statement. A child died at the scene. Four other people had non-compliant contacts a range of injuries and were taken to hospital. The Serious Crash Unit attended and examined the scene. An investigation into the cause of the crash is by Jason Walls, NZ Herald ongoing. A spokeswoman for St John Ambulance WELLINGTON — Prime Minister said five patients were transported to Rotorua Jacinda Ardern is not hiding her ‘Time to show compassion’ Hospital, all in a moderate condition. — RDP frustration about the latest Covid-19 community case going to work when they AUCKLAND — An Auckland National Party MP is showing some compassion and some Shot man was Aus deportee should have been isolating at home. says it is “unhelpful” and “counterproductive” understanding, what we can focus on is what we AUCKLAND — The man shot dead by police Despite the fact that person — a family for people on social media to point fingers can do and how we choose to respond to that.” during a standoff in Papatoetoe on Thursday night member of one of the Covid-19-positive at the family caught up in the latest Covid-19 Papatoetoe High School principal Vaughan had been deported from Australia. Papatoetoe High School students — was community outbreak. Couillaut agrees saying the family at the centre Police have identified him as Tangaru-Noere told to stay home and isolate, they went Health officials have discovered that two — of Auckland’s latest Covid-19 cluster needs to be Turia, 34, who died in hospital after being critically to work at KFC Botany on Monday. now positive — cases of one family went to left alone to recover. wounded. Asked if the person should have been work and visited a vape store when they were He is also urging people to be more It emerged last night that Turia had been at home at the time, Ardern said: “Yes, supposed to be isolating at home. compassionate. removed from Australia as a “501” deportee they should have”. The family also hosted a private home viewing. “Until you know somebody’s story, until you’ve in 2017. The law allows for people convicted “They were always told that they were Botany MP Christopher Luxon said would-be walked in their shoes, you should not be so or suspected of crimes to be kicked out of the not meant to be operating in an Alert critics should focus their efforts on keeping the quick to judge. country. Level 2 environment,” she said of the new virus at bay. “Those people making negative comments He faced active criminal charges but police have case. “We don’t know the full facts of the situation, on social media need to stop because these not revealed them. “They were still required to stay at it is the Government and health officials that will people didn’t get sick on purpose, this is not Superintendent Jill Rogers said police were home and be tested.” be aware of all of those. a deliberate effort by them to disadvantage called out at 5.47pm on Thursday after Turia fired When she learned that person, who the “At this point what we should be doing everybody or be inconvenient.” — RNZ at a neighbour’s window on Avis Avenue. Ministry of Health is calling case L, had The armed offenders squad and the Eagle been at work, Ardern said she was, “like helicopter responded and cordons were set up as everyone, frustrated”. police negotiated with Turia for hours. “We want people to do the right thing contacts and should isolate at home for went to work at KFC. Police said negotiations failed to resolve the because that’s what keeps everyone safe.” 14 days and get a test. But advice from officials has been for situation and at about 8.24pm, Turia emerged Despite this, she is warning against a And anyone who went through the all household contacts of all Papatoetoe unexpectedly from his house armed with a “mass pile-on” of the person in question, KFC drive-thru during the same period High School students to remain at home shotgun before he was shot three times. Rogers as that might create an environment should now be isolating at home until until they had received a negative said Turia was repeatedly asked to drop the where people are too afraid to get tested. they return a negative test on day 5. Covid-19 result — hence Ardern’s firearm but refused to do so. She is asking for everyone who may As the potential exposure was on frustration. It was the second fatal police shooting in the have come into contact with the new case Tuesday, day 5 is today. People are The family was yet to be tested as of suburb in recent years. Hitesh Lal died last April to “do the right thing” and isolate. advised to get a test and remain in Monday, February 22. after brandishing a machete, attacking houses And if they don’t, she is sounding a isolation until they have a confirmed Despite this, Ardern remains confident and threatening locals. warning: “There is a section 70 order”. negative result. the cluster is contained. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” a resident near That order means a medical officer of Ardern said the isolation measures “This is a situation where we know the intersection said. “The street was full of cop health can oblige people to isolate. went further than the usual practice. the source of the cases (and) we know cars. New Zealand never used to be like this.” “We have some legal footing for that “And that’s for the very reason because where there may have been contact with Another resident said he heard two or three . . . and there are repercussions,” Ardern that leaves the rest of the country able to others,” she said. shots at about 8.30pm and an ambulance went said. stay at Alert Level 1.” But she said contact tracing and to Avis Avenue. “It was scary . . . as soon as the She does not want it to come to this, A spokesperson for KFC said the “people’s compliance” was crucial. shots happened, the helicopter came in really but wants people to “do the right thing” Botany site had been operating under Meanwhile, health officials have close and was flying low around the houses.” and self-isolate if they meet the new Alert Level 2.5 conditions during the broadened their net in the search for It still wasn’t clear why Turia shot at a isolation criteria. times in question. “close-plus” contacts at the Botany Kmart neighbour’s house. Rogers said police would “That is how the rest of the country is “As soon as we were notified, the store where case J worked. have tried non-lethal force if possible but opened able to stay at Alert Level 1 with all their immediately closed for a deep clean and This person was at work before advice fire to ensure their safety and the community’s. freedoms.” all staff that worked during this time was given for all household contacts of She said the use of lethal force was a “worst- The new community case went to have been asked to self-isolate and get any Papatoetoe student to stay isolated. case scenario” for police. work at the Botany Downs KFC between tested.” There are now 32 close-plus members The man’s family and police involved were being 3.30pm on Monday, February 22 and The Covid-19-infected KFC worker is of staff — more than doubled from supported. “We now have a family who have 12.30am on Tuesday, February 23. part of the now 12-strong Valentine’s Day Thursday, when the number was 15. lost a loved one and we will do what we can to Some 11 KFC staff, who were at work cluster. All those people had been contacted ensure they are well supported, along with Victim at the same time as the new community They are a household contact of Case I, and were self-isolating, the Ministry of Support.” case, are considered “close-plus” contacts. the Papatoetoe High School student who Health said. A critical-incident investigation was under way That means they have to get a tested positive for the virus earlier this So far, 24 test results from the group and the Independent Police Conduct Authority Covid-19 test and isolate for 14 days week, Case J, who had been at work at had come back negative. was notified. along with everyone in their household. Kmart in Botany, and Case K, an infant The Ministry of Health has been “It’s very scary, but unfortunately these things Any members of the public who were in sibling. contacted by 1742 people who have have been happening more frequently over the the KFC between 3.30pm on Monday and Case I was the first to test positive on reported being at the store at the times of past couple of years,” Otara-Papatoetoe local 12.30am on Tuesday are considered close Tuesday — the day after yesterday’s case interest. board chairman Lotu Fuli said. — NZ Herald The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 NATIONAL NEWS 7 Understaffing Minimising wastage leads to long wait times Health workers receive early vaccinations AUCKLAND — A lack of staff and a series of technical problems plagued by Elizabeth Binning, NZ Herald Healthline on Tuesday night, meaning about 60 people had to wait more than six hours AUCKLAND — Hundreds of medical on the phone, a review has found. staff received Covid jabs yesterday — Last night Aucklander Lisa-Marie told a month earlier than they had been RNZ’s Checkpoint she had to wait almost expecting — in order to use up expiring eight hours on the phone to Healthline on vaccinations. Tuesday night so she could find out if her The health workers, including doctors kids could still leave the school. and nurses and many staff wearing She had, for just six minutes, visited Counties Manukau District Health Kmart in Botany last Saturday. On Tuesday, Board uniforms, flocked to Waipuna it was announced a Covid-19 infected Hotel yesterday after a surprise email on person had worked a shift there at that Thursday night advising they could now time, so Lisa-Marie did the right thing and be vaccinated. called Healthline. “We were expecting it at the end of Her call was not answered until about March,” one excited doctor who works 5.40am the next day, and her phone showed for a private clinic told The New Zealand a call time of seven hours, 44 minutes. Herald. Her experience elicited an apology “It came through in an email last night. last night from associate health minister It came as a surprise really.” Ayesha Verrall, who said it was not The GP said getting the vaccination acceptable, and would be followed up. earlier than expected was great news as Now, after a review ordered by the he felt it was a case of ‘the sooner the minister, the ministry has told RNZ that better” for front-line health workers. although 36 people were rostered on New Zealand’s border and MIQ to work, it is not clear if they were all workers are meant to be the first people WORKERS ON STANDBY: Health workers queued at Waipuna Hotel in Panmure working and there were just five staff in the vaccinated but the Ministry of Health yesterday to receive their early Covid-19 vaccinations. NZ Herald picture Auckland contact centre. said they can’t all be freed up at once so They were dealing with huge call healthcare workers have now been offered In Auckland that means when a batch “This approach enables Auckland DHB volumes after the announcement of a new the jabs to make sure they are not wasted. of vaccine is a day away from expiry, to keep appointment slots open for border community case linked to Papatoetoe High A spokesman said one of the logistical employers at MIQ, the airport and ports and MIQ workers as long as possible but School. Most of that day they had had challenges of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are asked if any of their workforce can to also minimise any potential wastage of average wait times of under a minute but was once a dose reaches above -70 degrees be made available to get their jab within the vaccine.” that jumped to 36 minutes. it only has five days before it expires, even the next 24 hours, in addition to the In Christchurch the immunisation team Healthline answered 3744 calls on when it’s kept in a fridge. scheduled vaccinations that day. has a standby list of people within the Wednesday — most of which came “The vaccine is a precious commodity The immunisation team also asks the MIF or Port facility who can be called in between 7am and 11am and had an average and its special properties present local DHBs for a standby list of front-line at short notice. wait time of 56 minutes. challenges different from our usual healthcare workers — including hospital In Wellington the teams are addressing The ministry said Healthline had since vaccines,” he said. staff, primary care, and community the same issue by over-booking for the increased the number of staff they have “Our goal is to make our vaccination testing centre workforce — who can be vaccine appointments and the DHB is rostered on by eight times and call wait process as efficient as possible to ensure individually invited to fill any remaining also looking at generating a standby times should be under 20 minutes. — RNZ the best use of the vaccine available.” vaccination appointments at short notice. appointment system. PM to get jab before public roll-out RANGER by Claire Trevett, NZ Herald passport” to try Proudly to open up travel WELLINGTON — PM Jacinda Ardern says again. New Zealand’s No.1 Selling Vehicle she will get vaccinated before the roll-out to the Last week, public in the middle of the year, which could Covid-19 Response allow her to travel overseas again. Minister Chris Some other countries leaders — including Hipkins said some Australia’s PM Scott Morrison — were among the Cabinet ministers first to get vaccines, saying it was important to would also get show the public they were confident in the safety earlier vaccines, 6 years of the vaccine. such as those But Ardern said it was important that New whose portfolios 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Zealand’s limited initial stock went to those who related to Covid-19 needed it most: the workers at the border and in such as Customs managed-isolation facilities. and Health. However, she told the Weekend Herald that she The rollout will Jacinda Ardern would not wait until the middle of the year, when expand from MIQ the wider public roll-out begins. and border workers Straight. “It didn’t feel right to me to be in that (first) to those in the health sector and vulnerable cohort, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to wait groups, such as the elderly, before the public until the middle of the year either.” starts getting vaccines around the middle of the 1 “I haven’t quite decided when it will be. There’s year. It is expected to take a year after that to a balance for me, and being among the first didn’t complete the roll-out — and it is likely annual feel right.” vaccinations will be needed after that. Going ahead of the public roll-out would help set an example — Ardern has said scepticism and concern about the vaccine is one of the biggest challenges for the roll-out. However, a vaccine will potentially allow Ardern to travel overseas again in the near future, and try to reinvigorate trade talks. Her last trip was to Australia a year ago — where she found out New Zealand had its first case. Ardern said the first trips would be trade- Come in and see what related, trying to get more momentum in negotiations with the EU and the United Kingdom, as well as the US where new President Joe Biden presented opportunities for New all the fuss is about. Zealand. Ardern said the change in administration was another reason to go. She had not considered whether to try to get 18531-06 to Glasgow in November for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference — COP26. The timing and order of any trips would AnywhereGISBORNE Ford MOTORS LTD depend on how easy it was to travel. 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‘ Hotels and resorts will be Cook Islands ready looking forward to getting business back to some sort of normality ’ for the green light —Fletcher Melvin by Amelia Wade, NZ Herald Another requirement is to have a contact-tracing app. The Cook Islands WELLINGTON — Overseas holidays has one under development, which is to the Cook Islands could be back as compatible with New Zealand’s Covid soon as next month. Tracer app. Travel agents are already selling Melvin said the last of the Cook packages for the April school holidays. Islands’ government subsidies would Once there is Government sign- run out in June so businesses were off, Kiwis will be able to travel to the desperate to lure Kiwi tourists back to Cooks and back without so much as a the islands. Covid test. “We’re really excited and itching to But travel across the Tasman get this done. We have been trying to appears to be much further off. Prime get it for some time and certainly all Minister Jacinda Ardern is warning the hotels and resorts will be looking Kiwis to expect a quarantine-free forward to getting business back to arrangement to be turned “on and off”. some sort of normality.” Flights to the Cook Islands are House of Travel and Flight Centre also expected to take time to ramp are already offering holidays to up, meaning Kiwi travellers could be Rarotonga, including packages for the locked in fierce competition to get school holidays which start on April their hands on a ticket to a tropical 17. holiday. The Government would not confirm Cook Islands private sector when two-way quarantine-free travel taskforce chairman Fletcher Melvin would resume, just that it would said work on meeting the New Zealand happen when “conditions allow” and Government’s requirements for a travel protocols were in place. corridor was in its final stages. Passengers from the Cook Islands TRAVEL BUBBLE ON THE WAY: Cook Islanders are eagerly awaiting the New Zealand Government’s One condition is for the country to have been able to travel to New permission to allow tourists to return. NZ Herald picture have a Covid test-processing centre Zealand quarantine-free since the end because it would take too long to send of January but the Government is But don’t expect flights to be cheap he said. market that previously accounted for samples to New Zealand. concerned about the risk of travellers at first. Previously, Jetstar, Virgin and Air about 3 percent of outbound travel Construction on the lab is set to be taking Covid there. It would take time for airlines to NZ flew from New Zealand to the Cook from New Zealand — could also limit competed by the end of March and a Travel Agents Association NZ ramp up flight schedules, with cheaper Islands, but all would now have to the number of Kiwis able to fly there, technician is due to arrive soon. president Brent Thomas said he prices only coming once multiple assess the current economic viability. he said. “It’s the final thing New Zealand expected huge interest from Kiwis carriers begin flying the route, Thomas One of the financial limitations was Auckland, Wellington and wanted us to put in place,” Melvin said. hankering for the chance to travel said. a lack of cargo on return flights out of Christchurch international airports all “And then we will have done overseas and redeem their Air New “It is a game of competition and the the islands, Thomas said. said they were ready and waiting for everything possible, so then it’s up to Zealand credits, along with those with more you have flying, the better Limited tourism capacity in the safe-zone travel to be given the green New Zealand to give us the go-ahead.” family in the islands. it is for the New Zealand consumer,” Cook Islands — a popular but small light.

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Southland school IN THE WRONG PLACE: The under fire after planned memorial for the Erebus disaster, set to be erected in Dove Myer Robinson Park in Parnell, has claim of blackface been met with strong opposition. Pictures supplied by Abbey Palmer, Otago Daily Times INVERCARGILL — An Invercargill woman is calling for Southland Boys’ High School to change one of its house colours after pupils were seen dressed in blackface and afro wigs at their sports day. “I was pulling into a park when I saw one of them and thought, ‘Oh my gosh’. “When I got out of the car, I saw about 20 of them painted black, some wearing those black clown wigs that look like afros,” the woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, said. SBHS held its annual sports day event on Thursday. Hundreds of pupils dressed up in their house colours, including Pearce House, which is represented by the colour black. SBHS board of trustees chair Jan Ormsby yesterday apologised on behalf of the school and said it had a “zero tolerance for racism”. “We sincerely apologise for the harm or offence that has been caused by any students wearing blackfaces on sports day,” Maori leader opposes Ormsby said. “It is not appropriate, and we consider it to be offensive.” The woman who complained wondered if the pupils understood the significance Erebus ‘monstrosity’ of their costume choice and how culturally insensitive it was. “It makes you think about what they’re by Anne Gibson, NZ Herald what will be a huge block the vision of the Waitemata and teaching them about our country’s history.” monstrosity that Rangitoto,” she said. She argued while pupils from other house AUCKLAND — A prominent Maori looks like a flight Asked about Glavish’s stand, local groups also wore body paint, it was not the leader, opposing the about-to-be-built path in the middle board chairman Richard Northey said same as impersonating people of colour. national Erebus memorial, is vowing to of a park,” Glavish it was up to the ministry when work “There’s a loaded history that comes with take action to stop it, saying the land has said. started: “They have not told us. I doubt it dressing like that.” significance for iwi and consultation with In November, would be as early as Monday”. When she visited the school’s website tangata whenua was inadequate. Waitemata Local The ministry said Naylor Love yesterday, she was “pretty shocked” to Maori Heritage Council member Board granted construction would start in the first week find an image from a previous sports day, Dame Rangimarie Naida Glavish landowner approval of March and run until mid-October. understood to be from about eight years (Ngati Whatua) and several kaumatua for the $3.5 million The ministry acknowledged that the ago. oppose the memorial in Parnell’s Dove- Te Paerangi Ataata park site was “in the vicinity of two Some pupils were wearing flax skirts, Myer Robinson Park near the former — Sky Song and Dame Naida Glavish known archaeological sites: Mataharehare while others held sticks and had leopard- Mataharehare Pa site. work is expected to Pa on the northern end of Campbells print material wrapped around them. Glavish said communication with local begin next week but Glavish said it was Point, destroyed when the headland Ormsby said pupils painted their bodies Maori had been unclear, work posed not too late to stop it. was cut down in 1910s/20s and Sir John and faces at every sports day. threats to a 180-year-old pohutukawa, “It’s never too late. No one is going Logan Campbell’s former residence However, it was 2021, and while the views would be blocked and the park had to tell me that pohutakawa — it’s like Kilbryde House, demolished in 1924”. school had a “traditional heart”, it was no association with the tragedy. standing next to an ancestor — is not A number of iwi have associations with committed to adapting to “the modern “I question the validity of the going to be affected. It will affect branches the area, the ministry said. world”. information given to Orakei marae and they will have to cut some of the Paul Baragwanath, independent art The school planned to work with its wider for approval,” she said referring to roots and what for? A memorial to Erebus and cultural adviser, said work would community on appropriate ways to “build the the Ministry for Culture and Heritage that happened how many years ago and start on Monday. He backed Glavish’s culture” of its houses and have discussions Manatu Taonga saying Ngati Whatua Mataharehare has nothing to do with views and said a memorial seat dedicated with its young men about racism. Orakei expressed support for the project Erebus at all,” she said. to his grandfather Owen, was in the park. Pupils involved in any “inappropriate in 2018. “It’s the wrong place. I’m not saying it An information session is planned behaviour” would be reprimanded and “We have spoken to kaumatua who should not be built because families and on-site tomorrow to show the proposed educated to understand the effects of their live in Okahu Bay and live next to whanau still remember it but why there? structure, he said. It will start with a actions. Mataharehare who are not happy with You stand there and that memorial will karakia led by Ngati Whatua. Good weather looks set to stick around despite change of season TOMORROW is the last day of summer, but the Metservice said the country would wrap up Down south, Dunedin is looking at a warm of high pressure that has been consistent for the temperatures will remain hot after the season summer with a moist final few days, making weekend, sitting at a high of 21 degrees on past week and had been keeping away a lot of ends. nights muggy and warm. both days, and the sun is also shining on rain. In Auckland and Christchurch there will be Meteorologist Alwyn Bakker said for most Queenstown, which is in for highs of 24 degrees “That’s gradually starting to break away and a high of 25 degrees today and tomorrow, and people, moisture meant a reasonable risk of over the weekend. move off to the east and is letting more frontal Wellington isn’t looking too shabby either, with showers in inland areas, particularly in the South Bakker said there were a couple more good systems come through so there has been some highs in the early 20s over the weekend. Island. days left for the North Island because of a ridge rain for the South Island.” — NZ Herald Waikeria inmates plead not guilty Kiri Allan HAMILTON — Seventeen inmates MP for East Coast charged with causing major damage at Waikeria Prison last month have all pleaded not guilty. 542 Gladstone Road The men, who are jointly charged Te Hapara Gisborne 4010 with rioting, burglary using a weapon, 06 868 1611 and wilfully setting fire to property Phone or drop by to make an appointment and endangering life, appeared in the Hamilton District Court yesterday. [email protected] A major building at the King Country /KiriAllanLabourMP prison, known as the Top Jail was destroyed by fire after inmates took to support the man who appeared in person. @KiriAllan the roof and held up the facility for six Most of the men were granted interim days. name suppression. The ones that can 36880-16 Sixteen of the men appeared via video be named are: Peter Te Hau, Taimana link, while one, who required significant Soames and Ian Larkins. security around him, appeared in person. All elected trial by jury and were A small group of supporters made a remanded in custody until early May. brief appearance in the public gallery to — RNZ Authorised by Kiri Allan, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 10 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 Police softness claim ‘wrong’ ‘We are doing more to target organised crime than we ever have’

WELLINGTON — Police investigative purposes but it’s Commissioner Andrew Coster not particularly useful as a says attacks on police by statistic.” National MP Simon Bridges Police often knew when people have no factual basis. joined gangs, but not when they Bridges has made several left them, he said. pointed attacks on Coster over Nevertheless, Coster admitted gang numbers, policing with gang numbers were increasing. consent, and police pursuits. “We have seen gangs created The debate heated up at particularly through the return Select Committee on Thursday, of offenders from Australia. when Bridges opened with a “Those new gangs have challenging question to Coster. established in areas where old “Commissioner, do police gangs have existed for some still arrest criminals in New time and that’s led to a tension Zealand?” that has played out in the form Coster told Morning Report of increased violence between there was “no basis for that those groups.” narrative”. Bridges said police often failed “We are doing more to target to turn up at scenes where gangs organised crime and criminals posed a threat. than we ever have in the past. “What does policing by consent “Last year we seized more mean . . . when Mongols take firearms, restrained more over a road and are there, assets, and laid more charges because it seems to me . . . what for dealing, manufacture and it actually means is you don’t importation than . . . in the year show up,” Bridges said. before,” Coster said. Coster said it was “completely NEW MEASURES: Police Commissioner Andrew Coster (inset above) has refuted claims from National Last week on Twitter, Bridges wrong” to suggest police would MP Simon Bridges (inset below) that the NZ Police no longer arrest criminals. NZ Herald file pictures described Coster as a “wokester not enter scenes of gang conflict. commissioner” whose approach “We’re very actively involved to gang and gun violence was too get inside the operation of these thrive particularly in some the National Party quoted were in responding to gang violence soft. groups. communities and what needs to created for intelligence purposes — that’s why we have launched Coster said police continued “What we are adding to what shift for it to be less like that, so and were not intended as Operation Tauwhiro, which has, to use existing tactics, but were we have always done is working we can have less of this problem accurate statistics. at its heart, the disruption and adding new measures that might in communities to try to build in the future?” “They are context for our focus on groups that are using be seen as “softer”. resilience to organised crime. Both Bridges and National people when they’re working, that violence.” “We are doing the same old “Where we have an endless Party leader Judith Collins have as we know gang association In the next two years, 400 things we have always done: supply of young men willing to used gang numbers recorded by can reflect increased risk that extra staff would be brought Search warrants, the use of join these groups, we have to police to criticise the growth of someone might be in possession into the police unit tackling criminal informants, the things look at that side of it. gangs in New Zealand. of a firearm or a weapon. It’s organised crime, Coster said. we know make a difference to “Why is it that gangs can Coster said the gang numbers useful for that reason and for — RNZ ENTER THE DRAW AND BE IN TO Costly Christchurch quake CHRISTCHURCH — The Canterbury cover claims of a one-in-a-1000-year earthquakes are by far the most costly earthquake. 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AUCKLAND — Real estate agents are under various businesses. each payout has worked is different. on a year earlier — the highest annual growth rate fire for failing to repay millions of dollars in wage Many suffered significant financial loss, Real “There’s no one-size-fits-all, so it will depend since March 2017. subsidies, despite record property prices and a Estate Institute chief executive Bindi Norwell said. on how their structures work, whether they have “Given the benefit of the doubt, when they booming market. “This was available for businesses across New a franchise, a head office, a branch, whether they applied for the subsidy in the beginning perhaps Checkpoint can reveal more than $13 million Zealand if they could provide evidence they had had salaried individuals versus agents who are they anticipated their incomes were going to drop was paid out to the real estate industry. Auckland- suffered financial loss.” commission-based,” Norwell said. dramatically,” University of Auckland business based Barfoot and Thompson received $4 million Some of the biggest claims in the real estate “It depends on so many factors.” ethics expert Professor Tim Dare told Checkpoint. alone. industry were from the biggest players — Barfoot While many of those employees met the wage Professor Dare said the wage subsidy scheme As Covid-19 slammed into New Zealand’s and Thompson receiving more than $4 million for subsidy criteria of a predicted or experienced 30 had to be rolled out with a certain level of trust in economy, many feared the housing market would 600 employees. percent drop in revenue, the fears about a tanking order to get support to people quickly. tank. Alert Level 4 lockdown cancelled property Property Brokers Limited received $1.9 million, housing market never eventuated. “So it’s particularly disappointing that having viewings and most sales ground to a halt, with Bayleys Real Estate got $1.4 million, and Eves In fact, house sales are hotter than they’ve been given an opportunity to act appropriately, agents and their colleagues accessing the wage Realty received nearly $560,000. been in years. In September 2020 there were more to show themselves to be trustworthy, some subsidy to get by. However, many real estate agents are self- houses sold than in the previous 42 months. In industries have basically, bluntly I think, been Those costs reached more than $13 million for employed and earn commission, so exactly how January 2021, house prices were up 12.8 percent greedy.” — RNZ CONTINUOUS DISCLOSURE Good results season fails to buoy NZ market, dry summer worries energy sector by Tamsyn Parker, NZ Herald “We have got a shortage of water in the lakes; we are in the lower quartile AUCKLAND — The reporting season for hydro levels this time of year based has produced a better than expected set on historical averages. It is particularly of results from many companies, yet the dry in the South Island. We have got a NZX50 index has continued to slide. declining gas infrastructure, declining The index is hovering around production from fields across New correction territory — classified as a Zealand and we are facing into that and 10 percent fall — while other markets have high wholesale prices as a result.” around the world remain strong. But he says it is times like this where Stephen Bennie, of Castle Point Funds, Genesis steps up with the Huntly power said there were two parts to the story station to help fill the gap. when it came to the index fall. “But we are keeping a watchful eye on One part is stock-specific declines, it. I think things are looking drier than while the other is the overall theme of what we would like for the sector and inflation, making New Zealand’s dividend that brings with it a number of risks yield-heavy market appear much less and opportunities and we will manage attractive to overseas investors. through them as best we can.” Bennie said about 2.5 percentage points of the index fall was attributable Huntly conundrum to the energy companies — Meridian, Contact, Mercury and Genesis — which Climate change means New Zealand is make up a large part of the index. likely to continue having drier summers, “Meridian is down 20 percent, Contact so Huntly may have to be called on to 14 percent and Mercury and Genesis SLIDING INDEX: The New Zealand sharemarket has fallen out of favour with fill the gap, but running the station goes both 10 percent. That is a lot for the overseas investors amid concerns around rising inflation. NZ Herald file picture counter to Government plans to make index to cope with.” New Zealand carbon neutral. The reason for the falls was that global Last year low interest rates saw highest level since 2013. Five minutes Genesis is working on alternatives to clean energy exchange traded funds, overseas investors pile into New Zealand ago it feels like we were in a deflationary the coal-fired station. Its Waipipi wind which had been strong buyers of Mercury companies which pay high dividends. recession and now we are pricing farm in south Taranaki will be up to and Contact shares in the last month, Bennie said overseas investors inflation at the highest in eight years.” full capacity next month and a second have more recently been selling. typically owned about 25 to 35 percent of He said the rise in interest rates phase will bring a further 1350GWh of Outside of the energy companies, New Zealand shares but that had risen “means our market is underperforming renewable electricity to the market by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has also to more than 50 percent. sharply”. 2024. weighed the index down. After a strong But now there are experts pointing to Dickie said that meant Fisher Funds England said it was really positive run last year, buoyed by huge demand for inflation ahead, New Zealand’s dividend- was looking for companies with pricing that there was enough potential in New its products through the Covid outbreak, paying shares are looking comparatively power — the ability to lift prices in line Zealand to supply more renewable power the stock has fallen of late as vaccine less attractive. with or more than inflation, to maintain into the system. roll-outs point to what is hopefully the “The market is having a bit of a pivot.” or improve their margins. “But we are also arguing, we will get beginning of the end for the pandemic. Bennie said that meant the New He said Xero was a good example of up to about 93, 95 percent renewable in Bennie said Auckland International Zealand market’s tailwind had effectively that. “If you look at the last three or four the next few years in New Zealand but Airport’s result last week had also put a gone, leaving it becalmed. years globally, they have increased their we don’t really have a solution for that downer on the index. “We have been left a bit high and dry.” prices by around three times as much as dry-year risk and it provides that backup. “Reporting season has been pretty Whether the slump will continue is local inflation.” “So we believe, as probably the lowest good for most companies, apart from the not easily predicted. Bennie said there Another one was Vista Group, which cost and most economically simple way tourism companies.” had been similar scenarios before over had CPI increases built into many of its to ensure a stable electricity system, Investors have been disappointed by the past 30 years, where economists contracts. and enable other sectors to decarbonise the fact that a transtasman bubble no predicted high inflation but it had never “It is those sort of companies we are with electricity, which ultimately is New longer seems likely to happen in the first eventuated. “But there is certainly looking for in this environment.” Zealand’s biggest opportunity in the near half of this year. renewed expectation.” He said staying away from the term. We are going to keep making that dividend-heavy New Zealand market was case.” Inflation pressure Inflation-proofing also a way to protect against inflation. In the meantime, England says Genesis has signed up to removing at The second major issue hanging over Sam Dickie, New Zealand equities Dry horrors least 1.2 million tonnes of annual carbon the New Zealand sharemarket is the manager at Fisher Funds, said the emissions over the next five years as part expectation of rising inflation, thanks to market was super focused on nascent Genesis Energy chief executive Marc of its commitment to the Science Based the huge amount of stimulus that has inflation. England says the electricity generators Targets initiative (SBTi) international been pumped into economies around the “The market is pricing in inflation are facing a challenging energy crunch benchmark of limiting global warming to world. expectations for the next five years at the this year. below 1.5C by 2025.

SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY A2 Milk staged a rebound, gaining 35c or 3.75 Meridian recovered by 14c or 2.5 percent to percent to $9.69 after a sharp selloff after its $5.70, but was still a far cry from the month’s half-year result on Thursday. high of $9.40. WELLINGTON — End-of-the-month portfolio at Craigs Investment Partners, said a late buying Tourism Holdings, which has been hit hard Agribusiness stock Scales Group fell by 10c rebalancing drove the New Zealand sharemarket surge, driven by portfolio rebalancing, had taken by Covid-19 border closures, gained 6c or 2.7 or 3 percent to $4.60 after reporting a steady higher after spending most of the day in the market into the black. percent to $2.25. profit for the 2020 year but warning the current negative territory. Lister, noting the local market has fallen “For a company that is under all sorts of year’s earnings could come under downward The S&P/NZX50 index finished up 0.7 percent, further than most, said bargain hunting could pressure, it has actually done a great job pressure. F&P Healthcare rebounded — gaining at 12,227.29, after being down by about 1 also have been a factor. The S&P/NZX50 had working its way through it, as has the Port 49c or 1.7 percent to $29.25. percent earlier in the session. Turnover came to fallen 6.9 percent over the month of February of Tauranga, with all the supply chain issues Fonterra units eased 1c to $5.02 but at 104.5m shares worth $397.8m, with 35 rises and — its worst month since 2009, aside from its 13 around the world,” Lister said. current levels the stock is at its highest point 114 falls. percent plunge last March as the border closed Lister said the market’s soft month did not since September 2018. Interest rates were the key driver for most of and the country went into lockdown. “marry up” with the company reporting season, The units have been the second highest the day, with the high proportion of dividend- Lister said investors had been spooked by “which has actually been pretty good”. performing stock in the year to date, gaining paying yield stocks bearing the brunt of selling. the speed of interest rate rises, even though Contact finished the day well off its lows at 14 percent, after Skellerup which has gained 17 Mark Lister, head of private wealth research they were still very low by past standards. $6.84, down 3c, but off January’s peak of $10.75. percent. — NZ Herald 12 BUSINESS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021

SHAREMARKET WEEKLY ROUND-UP MONDAY-TO-FRIDAY OFFICIAL MARKET STATISTICS Top 10 Turnover Top 10 value BIGGeST 10 rISeS BIGGeST 10 fallS NZX 50 s Share name Shares Share name Dollars (000) Share name percentage Share name percentage pushpayHld 34,905,500 fishr&paykl Health 156,896,300 vista Group 13.3333 Metro perf Glass 14.6067 12,227.29 13100 Sky network 20,135,500 a2 Milk 121,980,800 auckairport 11.8519 Third age Health 14.4444 auckairport 14,858,600 auckairport 106,672,700 aMp 8.2759 plexure 13.4021 • Saturday, April 18, 2020Spark nZ 14,538,600 Contact energy 88,859,900 pGG Wrightson 6.9277BUSINESSa2 Milk 11 13.2498 12850 Meridian energy 14,057,800 Meridian energy 79,119,700 Skellerup 5.4762 fishr&paykl Health 11.2291 Contact energy 12,878,700 Spark nZ 67,764,900 fonterra 5.4622 nZ refining Co 9.8039 12600 a2 Milk 12,289,700 pushpayHld 58,143,900 SKYCITYent 5.1903 ikeGpS Grp 9.434 +86.63 air nZ 11,689,000 Infratil 42,032,800 Solution Dynam 4.918 afT pharm 8.0786 new Talisman 10,433,800 fletcher Building 41,767,500 fonterra Shrhlds unts 4.8017 Smartpay 7.8125 +0.714% 12350 10,075,000 ryman Health 35,504,800 Gentrack Grp 4.6358 foley Wines 7.50 NZX 10 s MIDCAP s SMALLCAP t NZX All s 12100 12,092.71 34,180.44 83,002.41 13,317.27 Feb 8 Feb 15 Feb 22 s Feb 26 +95.36 +0.795% +229.40 +0.676% -1,870.36 -2.204% +82.00 +0.62% 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 PLP Fund 1.06 +.00 1.15 1.02 1.05 .08 6.66 12.94 A2 Milk 8.99 -1.36 20.05 8.33 - 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37249-01 The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 OPINION 13 Covid-19 Huge changes needed urgently by Bob Hughes Can it be that we are on the verge of committing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said: human civilisation to oblivion?” “For too long, we have been waging a senseless and ‘loose’ I AM pleased with the In truth, it really is as bad as all that. This is an and suicidal war on nature . . . . Governments increase in articles here calling emergency, we are on that verge . . . of oblivion. are still paying more to exploit nature than to for urgent climate action. And hardly anyone seems to want to know. protect it . . . some 4 to 6 trillion dollars a year on Last Saturday’s editorial These snippets from the aforementioned subsidies that damage the environment.” societies reinforced the local issue, “Why pieces back me up — Yet to the same governments, pleas go out to • by Gwynne Dyer climate change needs to be Your editorial’s positive line: “. . . fostering “hold back the warming that imperils the planet”. the ‘lens over everything’ our global co-operation in this effort to hold back Despite years of disappointment at the lack of TO those who obsessively council does”. the warming that imperils much of the life on our meaningful response, I do remain hopeful. followed the Covid websites Ewan McGregor the same day in the planet.” I understand the way systems work and • over the past 11 months, one Weekender hit on agriculture, forestry and both Ewan’s need for “a change of behaviour and why governments have not imposed the strict thing demanded an explanation national and global aspects of the issue, with his sacrifices to slow things down”. measures needed to halt global warming. • above all: why were the worst piece titled “Far-reaching changes essential”. My column, David Attenborough’s words: Because of this, we will not prevent catastrophic death rates-per-million in In last Friday’s paper there was my “Awesome “. . . awesome responsibility in our hands . . . for climate change events. the richest, most developed responsibility” piece with a full-page article on a our future and that of all other living creatures A few months back I copped this: “I’m countries, and in the United States and the new United Nations report on the facing page. Its with whom we share the Earth”. Since then he not dying yet from global climate change . . . United Kingdom most of all? subtitle was “Huge changes in society needed to has said: “No matter what we do now, it’s too late everybody is happy around us. Gloom and Doom Bits of the answer were obvious. Covid-19 keep nature, Earth OK”. to avoid climate change.” is not what we look for, Bob.” • selectively kills the elderly, and poor countries Former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres The UN report: “We are close to the point of For that chap and others, I do my research, my with high birth rates have a very low proportion said, “Time has totally run out.” no return.” gloom (pessimism) is realism. The “happy around of elderly people. There’s also the issue of under- From activist UK Green MP Rupert Read’s While on the heavy stuff, I reiterate my us” (optimism) is head-in-the-sand ignorance. My counting, which you would expect to be worse in Facebook post: “If human-induced climate concerns over the rate of extinctions and species “pessimism” is willingness to acknowledge and countries with poor or no public health service. change were as bad as all that, then we’d be decline — and add more dire news, that humans accept the truth that others prefer to hide from. But even compared to other rich counties doing something truly serious about it already and domesticated livestock now account for 96 To conclude on the original theme, that climate with the same age profile, the UK and the US . . . right? If the situation were as alarming as percent of mammal biomass. It’s similar for birds: change needs to be the lens over everything — performed terribly in “deaths per million”. The Extinction Rebellion and Greta Thunberg make the bomass of poultry is about three times higher here, nationally and globally. The support is here. United States has had 1555 Covid deaths per out, then surely governments would act? . . . . than that of wild birds. We must do all we possibly can. million people, while Canada has had 573 deaths per million. As for the United Kingdom, it has had 1781 deaths per million — whereas Germany has had only 824. In fact, the US and the UK together account for four-fifths of all Covid deaths in the Real cause of wool industry’s collapse 10 worst-performing countries. So what is going on here? Is speaking English by Alain Jorion Australia, Port Elizabeth in South Africa, was really happening. Wool stores bad for your health? Three-quarters of Canadians Jamestown in the Carolinas as well as in carrying wool board stock were bursting speak English, so probably not. Does God punish THE “Championing places like China and Japan. We bought at the seams. countries that elect lying, narcissistic populists Wool Industry” article about a quarter of a million bales a year Other wool producers like Australia did as leaders? Perhaps, but I’d prefer a more with Sandra Faulkner in in New Zealand and I travelled up and the same, but for coarse wools of course. evidence-based answer, and we may have one. From the Land this week down the country most weeks of the year, The wool board decided to ship its wool to Michele Gelfand, a cultural psychologist at the was very informative. bidding and valuing wool for 40 years. Russia in big volumes. Russia didn’t want University of Maryland, might have the key that She blames the huge The Soviet Union bought massive it, so the wool board reshipped it back unlocks the puzzle. At the very least, she has decline on plastics and amounts of our wool. It was called type to New Zealand. What a massive loss. great timing. artificial fibres used for carpets and 128C, mostly scoured of shears, good Hardly anybody knew that, but we were In her 2018 book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: clothes, which are never as good to wear colour, short oddments, blended and so fully informed by then. Our company How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World, year-round — wet, rainy days or sunny. on. They bought thousands of tonnes started to close down but kept its other Gelfand proposed that some national cultures She says, “We are producers of a fabulous almost daily for home insulation; Siberia ventures running. They own a chunk of embrace discipline while others glorify rule- fibre that has kept humans healthy, especially can be mighty cold in winter. Air France and Iveco Trucks, and make breaking. That may sound like your usual social- warm and safe for thousands of years and When the Soviet Union broke up artificial limbs. It’s called diversification. scientist-desperate-for-a-fresh-angle re-framing yet we keep backing plastic products.” in 1991, they stopped taking wool. I didn’t get the sack but they pleaded national stereotypes as statistical fact, but she Former Fair Go presenter Kevin Milne In making deals with exporters their for me to move to Christchurch, as wool may be on to something about Covid death rates. used to promote wool but sadly he later representatives had insisted that auctions kept going there, as they do Her latest research was published in Lancet promoted plastics. I argued at the time payments go into bank accounts all over today. Planetary Health, a leading epidemiological that he was two-faced. the world. When this dodgy accounting We were still buying for Cavalier journal, late last month. Using her categories of Here is what really happened and why disappeared along with the huge demand, Carpets when I left and merino wool was “tight” societies (willing to abide strictly by social world prices collapsed. It was probably the consequences were unhealthy. getting top prices with Japan’s Marubeni norms, eg Singapore, Japan, China, Austria) before Sandra’s time and was kept secret. As the wool market went down, stock Iida and in Italy. Some of the wool we versus “loose” ones (more permissive about Now that the NZ Wool Board has ended, takers bought up — expecting a rise bought was actually for the Pope, for rule-breaking, eg the US, the UK, Israel, Italy), she it is time to let the public know what in the market sooner or later. It didn’t making him beautiful cloaks. compared Covid case rates and death rates. really happened. happen. The NZ Wool Board started I had found a good lady from Gisborne The results were quite striking. The “loose” I know because I was the auction buyer bidding more, and was buying up almost so made my home here instead — and cultures on average had five times the infection for a French company that had 40,000 the whole clip at places like Invercargill that was the best move of all. We bought rate of the “tight” ones, and eight times the death workers in one mill alone in Amedee which was 100 percent crossbred wool. a house at Makorori at the right price on rate. If you compare the most libertarian with the Prouvost, near the Belgium boarder. The wool board had government the first day I was here. most conformist, say the United States vs Japan, The company had additional mills all financial support to continue, as So I hope Sandra Faulkner appreciates then the contrast is astounding: about 25 times over the world such as in Wagga Wagga, everybody was in the dark about what this, as she loves wool like I do. as many American cases and deaths per million. What conclusions can we draw from this? Well, it suggests that the role of individual leaders like Donald Trump and Boris Johnson in shaping disastrous national Covid outcomes was probably not decisive. The outcomes would People misled on rail reality . . . probably have been pretty bad even if less irresponsible leaders had been in charge. by Merv Goodley dead in the water.” The rail runs through his The line is hardly being used. Why? Second, as Gelfand points out, the human cost farm. He is dead right on that section of line from People are blaming the former National countries pay for being “loose” in times of crisis IT’S coming up to nine years Kopuawhara to Wairoa. government for not reopening the Gisborne- may be compensated by the advantages they since the Gisborne to Wairoa June 6, 2020 Business and Economic Research Wairoa link. Maybe they are the only ones with gain in creativity and innovation in better times. rail link closed due to blowouts Ltd (BERL) says they stand by their study saying commonsense . . . but in saying that, the other But there is something wrong with Gelfand’s and gatehouses totally it will cost $36 million to repair the line. parties have gone real quiet on this issue. explanation for why countries become or remain wrecked. I haven’t been up the I have said $150m-$200m to get the line up and I have suggested before that Mayor Stoltz and “tight” or “loose”. She argues that “communities line for over three years so running. Greg Millar of KiwiRail says $150m. Gisborne District Council call a public meeting with histories of chronic threat — whether can’t report on other damage My guesstimate is it would take four years to and try to settle this nine-year saga. natural disasters, infectious diseases, famines that has happened, suffice to say the whole line get the line open. If the line was to open — which I could bring two other speakers and let the or invasions — develop stricter rules that ensure is unstable — especially near the coast. in my opinion it never will — it would take 100 Gisborne public know the real damage and order and cohesion.” That would make sense, but From September 2020 until now I have trucks off the road per week, for a cost of let’s what it will take to rebuild the line. Maybe if the history says it’s really not that simple. collected more than 20 cuttings from The say $150m. editor could feature the photo printed on June How did Israel — the Holocaust, six wars in the Gisborne Herald to go with the other 100 since The $150m would be better spent getting the 15, 2019 on page 2 of The Weekender, then print past 75 years, most of the population descended 2012. Same old, same old: restore rail, repair road repaired and a lot more passing lanes put in the findings and cost to rebuild the Tikiwhata from refugees — end up among the carefree, rail, survey after survey, 10,000 signatures on a from Gisborne to Napier. blowout. Would this be in the BERL report? permissive countries? And by the way, it doesn’t petition (where are they now?) A few people have As I have written, spend $150-$200m on the Again, my opinion, but for the $600,000 BERL have a very high death rate (614 per million). written to The Herald 10-15 times over the nine line only to have it slip away again. report to say it would cost $36m, compared to Shouldn’t the Eastern European countries years. Ninety-nine percent haven’t got a clue how I have suggested a few times for groups to $150 million-plus, is a joke. (world wars, civil wars, foreign occupation, waves bad things are. The line needs a total rebuild in come over and check the line out from south Wouldn’t it be neat to see the vintage steam of refugees) be among the “tightest” societies in many places. of Black’s Beach to Waikokopu and Opoutama. engine Wa165 climb to Beach Loop and return? the world? Yet seven of the 15 countries with the I feel sorry for May Ruby who has written to Try Geoff Main’s railbikes from Opoutama to If a meeting was to be held, could there be highest death rates in the world are among the the editor five times since September 16, 2020 Nuhaka, you will see there is a good chance the a big screen to show all the damage? Feel free former Communist countries of Eastern Europe. calling for action on rail. rail and road may slip into the sea. My prediction: to charge $10 admission, to go to the Gisborne There’s probably a lot more hard-wiring May, you are being totally misled by the Rail 2024–2025 700 trucks travelling through Nuhaka Cancer Society. involved in determining where a culture ends up Action Group, in my opinion; same goes for five days a week. A question for Mayor Stoltz: Are we going to in terms of “tight” or “loose”. And by the way, we Mayor Rehette Stoltz and a few councillors. The Provincial Growth Fund invested $6.2m to keep writing to the editor for another nine years, would all love to know: why did the United States On September 9, 2017 Terry Hickling, a Nuhaka open the Napier to Wairoa rail link, and I believe it or will your council call a public meeting to settle Navy pay for this research? farmer wrote a piece headlined: “Sorry, rail is cost way more than that. things and move on? 14 OPINION The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 EDITORIAL Depends on metric used District needs bread on Re: Targets achievable, action percent to be warming neutral. Yet necessary — February 26 editorial. the Climate Commission has not Addressing housing New Zealand’s livestock even considered this. tables, not pie in the sky emissions only make up the stated It is time we saw some scientific Having questioned the — especially in competition issues now, or later 35 percent of the total through the integrity in this discussion, not IPCC claim of a huge rise in local with other ports that have Gisborne District Council plans chosen metric of comparison, the politics. population and workforce over bigger pockets and facilities GWP 100. Professor Miles Allen of Also, in talking about electric the past year, I will now label capable of handling far more around housing development over Oxford University has described it vehicles we need to remember that the port expansion as similar ships. the next 10 to 30 years are going to as not fit for purpose. This is before the components of electric batteries pie in the sky. Like Dein Ferris, I would be an area to watch for thoughtful we even consider the margin of are rare and many of the known Recently The Gisborne like to see hard evidence through to frustrated submissions error estimate in the Greenhouse resources are in pristine areas. Herald reported the for these claims — not the when consultation on the 2021- Gas Inventory that the 35 percent What is the environmental impact population had risen 4900 guesses of the consultants that 2031 Long-Term Plan gets under has a margin of error of plus or of mining these? Google “Planet of and the workforce by 4600 in produce these reports. way on March 15 — as indicated minus 55 percent. How can anyone the Humans” to find an interesting the year up to December — I wonder about issues by the challenge to staff laid down come up with credible policy in the documentary to learn more. Further, despite Covid-19’s impact. such as debt and risk, and by two councillors, reported last light of this? trucks travel long distances in a day. Nothing of the sort who is carrying it. There is Saturday, before the draft 30-year It is not the emissions that matter How big a battery will they need to happened in reality, although no mention of any negative in curtailing global warming, but save multiple stops of several hours typically no one will admit the aspects, such as the impact on infrastructure strategy was adopted. what warming any emissions may a piece? How many tonnes will that figures were plain wrong. roads and other infrastructure The strategy discusses the cause. Professor Allen’s research battery weigh? How big (or small) Now we have more figures such as housing, let alone the development of 400-800 sections has come up with the GWP* metric. will their payload be? — council says it is expecting impact on local lifestyle and at the Taruheru Block, west of the This shows that we only need to a rise in population of 6000 in any extra unmentioned costs city, but only commits to funding reduce livestock emissions by 10 NEIL HENDERSON the next 30 years. ratepayers will have to carry. decisions (pencilled in at $18m) for Then we have the port By the way, why does Port the infrastructure needed to support LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS company claiming millions Eastland need to spend money its development in 2024. of dollars of benefits for the on rebuilding the slipway? It “The assumption is that over district and 3000 new jobs has not been used for years. the next three years, most new No aesthetic consideration with its planned $140 million Pie in the sky is inedible — port upgrade. what this district needs is real houses will be infill or brownfield I do not see that enlarging bread on the table. developments in the existing in garbage bin placement the two existing berths is urban area, and the balance rural- going to make much difference ROGER HANDFORD lifestyle development. Significant It’s great to have clearly Grey Street, they are front marked, bilingual waste and centre when people development at Taruheru and other disposal bins available in come all day to check the greenfield sites cannot proceed until Turanga/Gisborne. The surf action, admire the Cut, new infrastructure is in place.” reduction in the amount Waikanae, and Te Kuri a Make case, it can be won Pat Seymour said this was a “cop off takeaway containers Paua, and eat their takeaways. Re: ‘A kick in the guts’: I gave up banking at Kiwibank out” when they were all well aware and bottles dropped on the On Titirangi/Kaiti Hill Anger at proposed closure as I didn’t have any more cheques of the housing issues. ground for others to pick up is they are set to one side, yes, of city’s Kiwibank branch, to deposit. Having no cheque The strategy reports an estimated pleasing and obvious! But why but still obstruct the view February 26 story. accounts is hard on the disabled shortage of 400 houses, and the oh why have the bins been shed of our most magnificent Here is a good test for and elderly who don’t own prediction this will increase at positioned to attract so much panoramic view in town. Kiri. If she is strong enough computers and want to pay the current building rates, along with a attention as to obstruct the Could they please be placed she will have this argument lawn boy or gardener. Cheques beautiful views from places to the side, clearly visible but heard. If it is heard, it can go back to the Crusaders, as growing population expected to add frequently visited by locals not in the view sheds? be won. Come on Gizzy. they were paid as an IOU. Other 6000 more over the next 30 years. and tourists alike? countries still have cheque Shannon Dowsing pushed for the On the beach at the end of PAULA RENOUF ANTHONY REGINALD accounts, so why did New strategy to include other areas for GRAY, Tauranga (but Zealand cancel them? potential development, such as heading home soon) LIZ PALLANT Wainui Road. Community lifelines Acknowledge Mother Truth director David Wilson said there was In the name of the Father, the pillars. Acknowledge the Mother, potential for 1200 more houses on Mother, the Son and of the Holy “The Mother Truth”, place her in her Wainui Rd but that would require Spirit (connecting). rightful position between the Father Stolen car very noticeable interested developers, a plan Acknowledge the Mother, and the Son — thus having in the To the lowlifes who came been through. change, hearing and for reticulation pay homage to the Mother, the name of the Father, the Mother into my house and stole my At 88 I don’t need this. issues to be resolved. “Mother Truth”. For she is the Truth, the Son and of the Holy Spirit. car keys and then stole my car My car is a silver Holden It’s an intriguing picture, intensive most compassionate, the most (connecting the four pillars — the while I was in hospital. Astra, with the personalised housing from Kaiti to the Okitu sympathetic, the most intrinsic, and four powers, connecting). I hope your grandmother plate GISBIN. Bridge. Recall also that the council the most loving of God’s four gifts, You needn’t have to follow the or great-grandmother never It’s very noticeable. said three years ago it would revisit four pillars — the four powers, the many of us. The more of us who has to go through what I have MAGGIE greatest gift. acknowledge the “Mother Truth”, reticulation for Wainui in 2028. Intrinsic: (The female element, the betterment towards unity, peace Wilson placed the biggest inseparable.) Part and big parcel to and harmony, rapturousness and question mark over why the council God’s total creation. God confirmed joyfulness and true love everlasting. More thanks A great show isn’t committing to infrastructure and held back the Mother, the May the Father, the Mother, the Surf City Rod and Custom My husband and I watched extensions for the Taruheru Block “Mother Truth” (Book of Daniel). Son and the Holy Spirit guide you Club would like to thank the spectacular Moscow circus sooner, when he said they were Now close the words, seal the Book and bless you this day and always. the following who were show on Wednesday night. My working with lead developers of Daniel until the time of uplifting, Be with the flow . . . float with the inadvertently left out of our oh my! Performers were amazing. who were pushing forward with and go your way Daniel. flow. Aroha . . . wairua. public notice thank you in Biggest, loudest and happiest subdivision plans there. For God to uphold his tranquility The Gisborne Herald: Bruce applause I have ever heard from the It sounds like they could be and mantle of peace he has four TAPENE (STEVE) WATENE Johnson and Makaraka Meats. crowd. Great venue, presentation/ pushing against an immovable wall Thank you both for your performance were very professional. donations which helped make Gorgeous MC. Men on the for three years. Isn’t the risk that Within what area is that? our 50th Anniversary rod run motorbike! Wow! You guys rocked they revert to yet more rural lifestyle the success it was. Gizzy! Must have taken them years blocks in this area before then, and Re: ‘We’re not letting it go’, interpretation of “within the of experience and dedication. Great the most obvious urban extension February 25 story. area” and “opposing group”. SIMON CORNWELL entertainment. opportunity for the city is lost? Open letter to GDC, could Thanks. Secretary, Surf City Rod and Note also that a three-year wait you please define your KEN OVENDEN Custom Club ISABEL NESHAUSEN lines up with the time the council has said it will take to update the [email protected] Tairawhiti Resource Management ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. Plan; it has also said that prioritising ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. elements of this major piece of work ■ Always include full name and contact details. is a topic for consultation. ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 WORLD 15

DIPLOMATS’ DIFFICULT JOURNEY TO GET HOME: A group of Russian diplomats and their family members returned to Russia from North Korea on a hand-pushed rail trolley on Thursday because the coronavirus pandemic has halted all passenger traffic between the countries, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a Facebook post. “Since the borders have been closed for over a year and passenger traffic has been halted,” staff members of the Russian Embassy in North Korea and their family members embarked on “a long and difficult journey to get home,” the ministry said. The group of eight people took a 32-hour train ride, followed by two hours on a bus. They then boarded a rail trolley and pushed themselves for about a kilometre across the border into Russia. The ministry posted photos showing embassy employees with their children and suitcases on a trolley. A video showed two people pushing the trolley across a railway bridge. Russia’s Interfax news agency reported on Friday morning that the group later took a flight to Moscow from the far- eastern city of Vladivostok. North Korea has claimed to be coronavirus-free, and sealed its borders and halted passenger traffic with other countries. AP picture

‘We know what we hit’ Attack targets slain Afghan Biden’s first airstrike in Syria targets Iran-backed militias journalist’s BAGHDAD — A US airstrike in President Bashar Assad’s forces in that legitimacy, not to the law of the jungle,” Syria targeted facilities belonging to a country’s civil war. a statement by Syria’s foreign ministry family, three powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed Defence Secretary Austin said he was said. group, killing one fighter and wounding “confident” the US had hit back at the Biden administration officials several others, an Iraqi militia official “the same Shia militants that conducted condemned the February 15 rocket relatives killed said on Friday, signalling the first the strikes,” referring to a February 15 attack near the city of Irbil in Iraq’s military action undertaken by US rocket attack in northern Iraq that killed semi-autonomous Kurdish-run region, KABUL, Afghanistan — Three family President Joe Biden. one civilian contractor and wounded a but as recently as this week officials members of an assassinated journalist The Pentagon said the strikes were US service member and other coalition indicated they had not determined for in western Afghanistan have been killed retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq personnel. certain who carried it out. by gunmen, local officials said on Friday, earlier this month that killed one Austin said he had recommended the Officials have noted that in the past, amid a rising wave of attacks targeting civilian contractor and wounded a US action to President Biden. Iranian-backed Shiite militia groups journalists and civil society actors. service member and other coalition “We said a number of times that we have been responsible for numerous Ghor provincial council member troops. will respond on our timeline,” Austin rocket attacks that targeted US Hamidullah Mutahid said that at least five The Iraqi militia official told The said. “We wanted to be sure of the personnel or facilities in Iraq. others were wounded in the attack late on Associated Press that the strikes against connectivity and we wanted to be sure Kirby had said on Tuesday that Iraq is Thursday. the Kataeb Hezbollah, or Hezbollah that we had the right targets.” in charge of investigating the February The gunmen stormed the family home Brigades, hit an area along the border Earlier, Pentagon spokesman 15 attack. He added that US officials of Afghan journalist and activist Bismillah between the Syrian site of Boukamal John Kirby said the US action was a were not then able to give a “certain Adil Aimaq, who was shot dead in an facing Qaim on the Iraqi side. He spoke “proportionate military response” taken attribution as to who was behind these unclaimed attack nearby Ghor on January on condition of anonymity. Syria war together with diplomatic measures, attacks.” 1. monitoring groups said the strikes hit including consultation with coalition A little-known Shiite militant group No group immediately claimed trucks moving weapons to a base for partners. calling itself Saraya Alwiya al-Dam, responsibility for the attack on Aimaq’s Iranian-backed militias in Boukamal. Arabic for Guardians of Blood Brigade, family. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah “I’m confident in the target that claimed responsibility for the February Mujahid quickly rejected the involvement of we went after, we know what we This aggression is a negative 15 attack. A week later, a rocket attack the militant group in the gun assault. hit,” Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin indication of the policies of the in Baghdad’s Green Zone appeared to The Islamic State group, blamed for a told reporters flying with him from ‘ target the US Embassy compound, but series of attacks on a range of targets in California to Washington, shortly after new American administration, no one was hurt. Afghanistan in recent months, claimed it the airstrikes which were carried out on which is supposed to adhere to Iran this week said it has no links had killed another Afghan journalist earlier Thursday evening. international legitimacy, not to to the Guardians of Blood Brigade. in December. The Biden administration in its first Iran-backed groups have splintered Two assailants opened fire and killed TV weeks has emphasised its intent to put the law of the jungle significantly since the US-directed strike anchorwoman Malala Maiwand as she left more focus on the challenges posed by — Syria’s foreign’ ministry that killed Iranian General Qassem her house in eastern Nangarhar province. China, even as Mideast threats persist. Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Her driver was also killed. Biden’s decision to attack in Syria did Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad The deadly campaign against journalists not appear to signal an intention to “The operation sends an unambiguous more than a year ago. Both were key and civil society activists comes as widen US military involvement in the message: President Biden will act in commanding and controlling a wide the Afghan government and Taliban region but rather to demonstrate a will to protect American and coalition array of Iran-backed groups operating in representatives are struggling to hash out to defend US troops in Iraq and send a personnel,” Kirby said. Iraq. a peace deal in Doha. message to Iran. Kirby said the US airstrikes Since their deaths, the militias have The majority of the attacks remain The US has in the past targeted “destroyed multiple facilities at a become increasingly unruly. Some unclaimed and have pushed Afghan facilities in Syria belonging to Kataeb border control point used by a number analysts argue the armed groups have journalists toward self-censorship, Hezbollah, which it has blamed for of Iranian-backed militant groups,” splintered as a tactic to claim attacks immigration, or quitting their jobs. numerous attacks targeting US including Kataeb Hezbollah and Kataeb under different names to mask their Earlier this week, unknown gunmen shot personnel and interests in Iraq. The Sayyid al-Shuhada. involvement. The frequency of attacks by and killed Khalil Narmgo, former head of Iraqi Kataeb is separate from the Further details were not immediately Shiite militia groups against US targets a journalists association in the northern Lebanese Hezbollah movement. available. in Iraq diminished late last year ahead Baghlan province. The Syrian Observatory for Human Mary Ellen O’Connell, a professor at of Biden’s inauguration. A United Nations report released last Rights, a Britain-based group that Notre Dame Law School, criticised the The US under the previous Trump week says that at least 11 human rights monitors the war in Syria, said the US attack as a violation of international administration blamed Iran-backed defenders and media workers were killed strikes targeted a shipment of weapons law. “The United Nations Charter makes groups for carrying out multiple attacks in targeted attacks in Afghanistan between that were being taken by trucks entering absolutely clear that the use of military in Iraq. Trump had said the death of a September and the end of January 2021. Syrian territories from Iraq. The group force on the territory of a foreign US contractor would be a red line and An official in the Afghanistan Interior said 22 fighters from the Popular sovereign state is lawful only in response provoke US escalation in Iraq. Ministry, speaking on the condition of Mobilisation Forces, an Iraqi umbrella to an armed attack on the defending The December 2019 killing of a US anonymity, said the five wounded in group of mostly Shiite paramilitaries state for which the target state is civilian contractor in a rocket attack Thursday’s attack in Ghor were all children. that includes Kataeb Hezbollah, responsible,” she said. “None of those in Kirkuk sparked a tit-for-tat fight on Ghor provincial Governor Noor Ahmad were killed. The report could not be elements is met in the Syria strike.” Iraqi soil that culminated in the US Kohnaward, while not providing any details independently verified. Syria condemned the US strike calling killing of Iranian commander Soleimani to back up his claim, blamed the Taliban for In a statement, the group confirmed it “a cowardly and systematic American and brought Iraq to the brink of a proxy the gun attack. one of its fighters was killed and said it aggression,” warning that the attack will war. The Afghan media advocacy organisation reserved the right to retaliate, without lead to consequences. US forces have been significantly Nai said in a statement on Friday that the elaborating. Kataeb Hezbollah, like “This aggression is a negative reduced in Iraq to 2500 personnel and Government should investigate the wave of other Iranian-backed factions, maintains indication of the policies of the new no longer partake in combat missions attacks on journalists. — AP fighters in Syria to both fight against the American administration, which is with Iraqi forces in ongoing operations Islamic State group and assist Syrian supposed to adhere to international against the Islamic State group. — AP 16 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021

ABOARD THE OPEN ARMS: Migrants and refugees from different African nationalities wait for assistance aboard an overcrowded wooden boat, as aid workers of the Spanish NGO Open Arms approach them in the Mediterranean Sea, international waters, at 200 kilometres off the Libyan coast. AP picture

Migrants evade Libyan coastguard to reach Europe BARCELONA, Spain — The February storm is The latest tragedy took place on February 20, after departing Libya so far this year. rough seas, the prospects of a safer future in unforgiving, violently shaking the humanitarian when a rubber boat carrying 120 people started Among them is 3-month-old Moise, Europe, together with warm blankets, helped rescuers’ vessel as they try to revive a faulty taking in water and waited for hours until a whose chubby cheeks barely stood out from Timi fall asleep on the overcrowded deck of the engine and save African migrants drifting in commercial ship in the area arrived to help. underneath the oversized lifejacket that rescuers Open Arms ship. the Mediterranean Sea after fleeing Libya on Forty-one people drowned, including strapped on him as they transferred the baby It would take another three days of stormy unseaworthy boats. three children and four women, said the UN’s and his Cameroonian mother to safety aboard navigation for the 146 people rescued by Not only must they brave 70 kmh winds and migration agency, the International Organisation the Open Arms rescue ship. the group on its 80th mission in the central 4-metre waves, but also win the race against the for Migration (IOM). A day later, rescuers plucked 5-year-old Timi Mediterranean to reach a safe harbour in Sicily. Libyan coastguard, which has been trained and Those who are saved at sea are not from a rubber dinghy under the intimidating gaze But before they can even begin the equipped by Europe to keep migrants away from necessarily safe. According to IOM, from of the Libyan coastguard a few metres away. challenging process of starting a new life on its shores. January 1 to February 22 nearly 3600 people, Together with her mother, she had embarked European soil, they must board yet another ship In recent days, the Libyans had already including dozens of women and children, have on the risky route to Europe through the Libyan and undergo a 14-day quarantine, a preventive thwarted eight rescue attempts by the Open been intercepted and forcibly returned to Libya. desert six months ago to flee female genital measure imposed by the Italian government Arms, a Spanish NGO vessel, harassing and There, they are placed in squalid detention mutilation in their native Ivory Coast, where to curb the spread of Covid-19 during the threatening its crew in the international waters centres and are subject to abuse, torture, the practice affects 55 percent of young girls, pandemic. of the central Mediterranean where 160 people extortion and rape. according to UNICEF. Until then, they can still only dream of a better have died so far this year. About 2530 people have made it to Europe Despite nausea and vomiting caused by the life. — AP ‘Red alert for our planet’ Carbon-cutting pledges by countries nowhere near enough: UN

NEW YORK — The newest table is much more radical and senior fellow at the think tank pledges by countries to cut much more transformative than World Resources Institute. greenhouse gas emissions are we have been doing until now.” Espinosa said even countries falling far short of what’s needed UN Secretary-General Antonio that already gave targets need to limit global warming to what Guterres called the report “a red to go back and do better because the Paris climate accord seeks, a alert for our planet.” “we are simply out of time.” new United Nations report finds. UN officials applauded the Her predecessor and prime So the UN’s climate chief is more than 120 nations, including engineer of the Paris agreement, telling nations to go back and try the US and China, that have Christiana Figueres, said she harder. made longer-term goals of thinks the US, China and Japan Most countries — especially net-zero carbon emissions by can change the picture when they top carbon polluters China, mid-century. But those same announce their goals: “I have United States and India — nations must translate long-term high hopes they will deliver.” missed the Dec. 31 deadline for talk into the immediate action After dramatic decreases submitting official emission- “that people and the planet so in carbon pollution in early cutting targets for November’s desperately need,” Guterres said. 2020 because of the pandemic climate negotiations in Scotland. Instead of limiting the world lockdown, initial data shows that Friday’s report provides an to only 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 near end-of-the-year emissions incomplete snapshot of the degrees Fahrenheit) of warming FAR AWAY FROM GOAL: The morning sun is seen through were back up to 2019 levels, world’s efforts: The world’s since pre-industrial times — a blanket of smog on the outskirts of New Delhi, India. A UN pushed by China’s industrial pledges so far are only enough the more stringent of two Paris report released on Friday finds the countries of the world are not production, said Corinne to reduce global carbon dioxide accord goals — the data shows promising to do enough carbon-cutting to keep global warming LeQuere, who tracks emissions at emissions to less than 1 percent that the world “is headed to from hitting dangerous levels. AP picture the University of East Anglia. below 2010 levels by 2030. close to 3 degrees Celsius and a The world adopted the more The world has to cut carbon global catastrophe if this is not climate negotiations in Glasgow emissions, submitted targets by stringent 1.5 degree Celsius pollution 45 percent below curtailed quickly,” said Bill Hare, set for later this year, nations the deadline. Only seven of the temperature goal in 2015 at the 2010 levels to achieve the more director of Climate Analytics, are supposed to submit updated top 15 carbon polluting nations urging of small island nations, stringent official Paris goal a private group that tracks and tougher goals for 2030. The had done so. which fear being swamped of limiting future warming countries’ emissions targets. US, the second biggest carbon At least 10 countries that by climate-related sea rise if to another half a degree (0.3 The 2015 Paris climate polluter behind China, promises submitted goals last year did temperatures pass that mark. degrees Celsius) from now, UN agreement had nations submit its goal will be announced before not provide tougher goals, Hare “We are flirting dangerously” officials said. voluntary targets for how much a special Earth Day summit in said. And because of changes with the warming limit, said “We are very, very far from heat-trapping gases they would April. to emissions in its base year Ambassador Aubrey Webson of where we need to be,” UN climate spew by 2025 and update them Fewer than half of the world’s calculations, Brazil essentially Antigua and Barbuda, chairman chief Patricia Espinosa said. every five years. countries, accounting for 30 weakened its target from its 2015 of the Alliance of Small Island “What we need to put on the With the big pandemic-delayed percent of the world’s carbon version, said Taryn Fransen, a States. — AP The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 FOCUS ON THE LAND 17 Fingers crossed Golden Shears goes ahead by Doug Laing, Shearing Sports NZ

ORGANISERS of the 61st Golden Shears in Masterton next week are reminding competitors of the advantages of getting entries in this week, despite uncertainty created by the coronavirus crisis. Those who enter now will incur a late fee of 50 percent, and president Sam Saunders said late entries risk missing the cut for the March 4-6 championships in Masterton’s War Memorial Stadium. The Golden Shears have been held there each year since the inception in 1961. He reiterated that whether on-time or late, competitors won’t be risking losing their money if Covid-19 alert levels are stepped-up and force what would be the Golden Shears’ first cancellation. “We won’t be able to run at Alert Level SHEARING LEGENDS: Golden Shears 2 or greater,” Mr Saunders said. champions Rowland Smith (above) and “If we have to cancel everyone will Joel Henare (left) in the celebration be refunded. If people have paid their mode that has become a regular feature entries and something happens we would of Golden Shears over recent years. pay them back.” They are expected back in Masterton to “We wouldn’t want to see anyone out think it will go ahead.” 580 shearers around the second World defend their titles next week. of pocket — not our sheep suppliers, our Last year the 60th celebration of Championships in 1980, when sheep Pictures by Pete Nikolaison sponsors or the competitors,” he said. Golden Shears took place amid rapidly- numbers were nearing the 1982 peak of Mr Saunders said he believes some growing fears of the arrival of Covid-19 in 70 million. competitors have been waiting to see New Zealand, and the 2019-2020 season With the ovine population now woolhandlers, and pressers each year what unfolds with the virus. survived just one more week before the hovering around 27 million, competitor help the championships retain the image “Nobody knows. March lockdown was imposed. numbers have declined over the years, of being the holy grail of shearing sports “We just keep our fingers crossed, but I Golden Shears entries peaked at about but the more than 300 shearers, worldwide. THE Farmers urged STOCk 37298-02 REPORT to submit FEP Lambs sell well at Matawhero GISBORNE District Council is use of the New Zealand Good by Trevor Brown reminding horticultural growers Agricultural Practice (NZGAP) designed and farmers to submit their Farm Environmental Management System THERE were just 560 sheep sold Environment Plans (FEP) before the (EMS) module as an option to complete at the weekly Matawhero sheep sale upcoming May 1 deadline. FEPs through Horticulture NZ. yesterday, and the prime pens were filled A FEP outlines the sustainable “Our team has been working with mostly with lambs. management of soil, water and nutrient Horticulture NZ to create a streamlined The best price there was $143.50 for resources on farms and is individually process and we have a new approach a pen of 13 from Reginald Proffit. These designed to identify and manage for assessing regional FEPs for a fast lambs were black face, woolly, heavy and environmental risks. turnaround,” Mr Hudson says. carried plenty of condition. The plans are required under the “We understand this is an incredibly Raroa Station at Tolaga Bay sold the Tairawhiti Resource Management Plan busy time for our horticulture and sole pen of 25 prime ewes for $131 and for growers and farmers to carry out farming community but now is the time their second cut of 32 store ewes made specific activities in the region. to get this sorted rather than leaving it $125. “For some low-risk on-farm activities until the last minute.” Mangahanea Farms Ltd at Ruatoria SOLID SALE: Mangahanea Farms topped such as stock crossings, culverts and FEPs can be emailed to [email protected]. topped the store male lambs, receiving the store male lambs at the weekly sale, setbacks, farmers or growers may be able nz $105 for a pen of 33. receiving $105 for this pen. to use their FEP instead of applying for Submitters will get a confirmation Prices have eased on the prime sheep, Picture by Trevor Brown resource consent,” says Kerry Hudson, email to say the plan has been received but remain steady on the store sheep. council’s integrated catchments manager. and once again when it has been certified Best prices — $30; M.J and V.T Stevens P/S (Te Wera), “However, non-compliance with this against the regional plan. Prime lambs: Reginald Proffit, 13, 114, $92; Raroa Station, 32, $85, 11, $77, regulation could trigger the requirement “Our website outlines the relevant $143.50; P.E Garth, 16, $135, 3, $115; W.J 25, $40. for resource consent for certain activities. land uses that will require a FEP, along and E.M Higgins, 2, $117; Raroa Station, Store ewe lambs: Mangahanea Farms Ultimately, getting your FEP sorted with comprehensive information and 7, $116; A.L and J.M Proudfoot and Ltd, 15, $87, 38, $72, 39, $60. now will save time and ensure better workbooks to assist growers and farmers. Greaves, 7, $109. Store ewes: A.S and K.M Bush P/S, 10, environmental management practices.” For more information, contact the Store male lambs: Mangahanea Farms $127; Raroa Station, 32, $125, 4, $90; G Council has just approved the council. Ltd, 33, $105, 37, $90, 23, $69, 2, $50, 10, Neilson, 6, $90.

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CONFRONTATION: Protesters display images of deposed Myanmar leader Gunmen kidnap Aung San Suu Kyi as they take part more than 300 in a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon, schoolgirls in Myanmar on Friday. Security forces fired warning shots and northwest Nigeria beat truncheons against their shields while moving to LAGOS, Nigeria — Gunmen abducted 317 girls disperse more than from a boarding school in northwest Nigeria on 1000 anti-coup Friday, police said, the latest in a series of mass protesters. kidnappings of students in the West African AP picture nation. Police and the military have begun joint operations to rescue the girls after the attack at the Girls Science Secondary School in Jangebe town, according to a police spokesman in Zamfara state, Mohammed Shehu, who confirmed the number abducted. One parent, Nasiru Abdullahi, told The Associated Press that his daughters, aged 10 and Protesters injured 13, are among the missing. “It is disappointing that even though the military have a strong presence near the school they were unable to protect the girls,” he said. “At this stage, we are only hoping on divine intervention.” as clashes escalate Resident Musa Mustapha said the gunmen also attacked a nearby military camp and checkpoint, YANGON, Myanmar — Japan’s Kyodo news agency. Yuki Stand With Our Defence Services” preventing soldiers from interfering while the Myanmar security forces cracked Kitazumi could be seen in a video and “We Stand With State gunmen spent several hours at the school. It was down on anti-coup protesters in circulating among media as police Administration Council”, which is not immediately clear if there were any casualties. the country’s second-largest city seized him, with one of the officers the official name of the junta. Several large groups of armed men operate in on Friday, injuring at least three briefly putting a truncheon around Late on Thursday, police Zamfara state, described by the government as people, two of whom were shot in the journalist’s neck. turned out in force in Yangon’s bandits, and are known to kidnap for money and the chest by rubber bullets and Earlier in the day, security Tarmwe neighbourhood where for the release of their members from jail. another who suffered a wound on forces in Yangon fired warning they tried to clear the streets “We are angered and saddened by yet another his leg. shots and beat truncheons against of residents protesting the brutal attack on schoolchildren in Nigeria,” said Protesters had gathered on their shields while moving to military’s appointment of a new Peter Hawkins, UNICEF representative in the a wide road outside a park in disperse more than 1000 anti-coup administrator for one ward. country. Mandalay in the early afternoon protesters. Several arrests were made as “This is a gross violation of children’s rights and when security forces arrived and The demonstrators had people scattered in front of a horrific experience for children to go through.” began firing what sounded like gathered in front of a popular riot police who used flash bang He called for their immediate release. gunshots and using flash bang shopping mall, holding placards grenades to disperse the crowd. Nigeria has seen several such attacks and grenades to disperse the crowd. and chanting slogans denouncing No pro-military rally appeared kidnappings over the years, notably the mass Bullets, shell casings, and other the February 1 coup even as the to be scheduled for Friday. abduction in April 2014 by jihadist group Boko projectiles were later found by security presence increased and a Suu Kyi has not been seen Haram of 276 girls from the secondary school in local residents on one of the main water-cannon truck was brought to since the coup. Around 50 of her Chibok in Borno state. More than a hundred of streets and shown to journalists. the area. supporters held a prayer on Friday the girls are still missing. The victims were all taken to a When around 50 riot police opposite her home in Yangon. The Friday’s attack came less than two weeks private clinic for treatment. One moved against the protesters, mansion is where she spent many after gunmen abducted 42 people, including 27 of the men who was shot in the warning shots could be heard, and years under house arrest during students, from the Government Science College chest with a rubber bullet also had at least one demonstrator was held previous military governments, Kagara in Niger State. The students, teachers and a white bandage wrapped around by officers. Security forces chased and the residence has long family members are still being held. his head. The man with an injured the protesters off the main road had iconic status among her In December, 344 students were abducted leg was later photographed in a and continued to pursue them in supporters. from the Government Science Secondary School cast that stretched from his foot to the nearby lanes, as some ducked “Because of the situation, on Kankara in Katsina State. They were eventually his knee. into houses to hide. this day of the full moon we are released. The confrontations underscore On Thursday, supporters sending love to, and reciting Anietie Ewang, Nigeria researcher at Human the rising tensions between a of Myanmar’s junta attacked Buddha’s teachings for Mother Rights Watch, noted the recent abductions and growing popular revolt and the people protesting the military Suu, President U Win Myint and tweeted that “Strong action is required from the generals who toppled the elected government, using slingshots, iron all those unlawfully detained,” authorities to turn the tide and keep schools safe”. government of Aung San Suu rods and knives to injure several said Hmuu Sitt yan Naing, who Amnesty International also condemned the Kyi in a February 1 takeover of them. Photos and videos posted joined the prayer group. “appalling attack”, warning in a statement that that shocked the international on social media showed groups It is believed Suu Kyi is “the girls abducted are in serious risk of being community and reversed years of attacking people in downtown currently being detained in the harmed”. slow progress toward democracy. Yangon as police stood by without capital Naypyitaw. She is due Teachers have been forced to flee to other states Also on Friday, a Japanese intervening. to face a court on Monday on for protection, and many children have had to journalist covering a separate The violence erupted as charges brought against her by abandon their education amid frequent violent protest in Yangon, the country’s hundreds marched in support of the military junta. The charges attacks in communities, Amnesty said. — AP largest city, was detained by police the coup. They carried banners are widely seen as politically and later released, according to in English with the slogans “We motivated. — AP US Navy warships in Middle East hit by Covid outbreaks

DUBAI, United Arab and the (ships) remains traded worldwide passes. leadership crises in recent Emirates — Two US Navy in a restricted Covid The Navy’s largest years. The ship’s captain, warships operating in the bubble,” Rebarich told The outbreak so far in the who pleaded for faster Middle East have been Associated Press. “The port pandemic was aboard action to protect his crew struck by coronavirus visit and medical support the aircraft carrier USS from the rapidly spreading outbreaks, authorities have been coordinated with Theodore Roosevelt, which virus, was fired and the said on Friday, with both the host nation government had to be sidelined in Guam one-star admiral on the returning to port in Bahrain. and Bahrain Ministry of for nearly two months last ship had his promotion A dozen troops aboard Health.” year. More than 1000 sailors delayed. the USS San Diego, an The San Diego sails tested positive and one Earlier this month, three amphibious transport with nearly 600 sailors and died. Eventually all of the sailors tested positive as dock, tested positive for Marines aboard, while the 4800 crew members were the aircraft carrier was Covid, said Cmdr. Rebecca Philippine Sea carries some sent ashore in Guam for conducting operations in Rebarich, a spokeswoman 380 sailors. weeks of quarantine, in a the Pacific. The sailors and for the Bahrain-based 5th The 5th Fleet patrols the systematic progression that those exposed to them Fleet. The guided-missile waterways of the Middle kept enough sailors on the were isolated, and the cruiser USS Philippine Sea East. Its vessels often have ship to keep it secure and Navy said it is “following also has “confirmed several tense encounters with Iran running. an aggressive mitigation cases of Covid-19”, she in the Persian Gulf and the The failure of the ship’s strategy”, including masks, VIRUS EXPLODES: The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea said. Strait of Hormuz, the narrow leaders to properly handle social-distancing, and leaves Naval Station Mayport in Mayport, Florida. Two US Navy “All positive cases have mouth of the Gulf through the outbreak exploded into proper handwashing and warships operating in the Middle East have been affected by the been isolated on board, which 20 percent of all oil one of the biggest military hygiene measures. — AP coronavirus. Picture supplied by US Navy via AP 20 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 Police crack down ‘Spread quite quickly’ on rough sleepers CHRISTCHURCH — Two arrests have been Concern as more intermediate-aged kids vaping in Chch made in a crackdown on unruly rough sleepers in Christchurch. CHRISTCHURCH — Vaping among The New Zealand Herald was told a number of primary and intermediate-aged pupils GROWING rough sleepers on Hereford St were moved on is a growing concern at Canterbury CONCERN: More last week — on the eve of the February 22, 2011 schools. than one out of earthquake memorial events in the city. More than one out of five (22 percent) five (22 percent) Senior Sergeant Ian Appley confirmed that Hereford Canterbury primary and intermediate Canterbury St “seems to be a problem area”. school staff have reported pupils’ vaping primary and But he stressed it was “more of a criminal problem as an issue. intermediate as opposed to a homeless one”. He confirmed two Life Education Trust Canterbury, school staff have men were arrested and will appear at Christchurch which supports the health and reported pupils’ District Court at a later date. wellbeing of children, held a meeting vaping as an Christchurch City Council, police, Christchurch City with teachers from schools across issue. File picture Mission and the Central City Business Association Canterbury to discuss vaping issues on are working on an education programme around Monday. street begging. City councillor Anne Galloway said The legal age for buying a vape is 18. in January there was “only a handful of genuine Staff from Casebrook Intermediate homeless people” across the city. School were at the meeting and its “The people who are in streets begging are, for the assistant principal Will Stribling said majority, hustlers and are often there because they are pupils vaping at the school has been an supporting a drug habit,” she said. issue. Appley says homelessness is a complex issue that “We haven’t had massive issues with continues to come to police attention in the Garden cigarettes ever, but certainly, in the last City. But it’s no worse, he says, than many other year or two, vaping has become an issue Life Education Trust Canterbury flavourings and colourful packaging. places in New Zealand. more prevalent than cigarettes have educator Siobhan Cummings said, Young people need to be informed of the “Many of those dealt with are suffering a wide been in the last 10 (or) 15 years since “Right across the board, we’ve seen it in long-term health effects on the body.” range of welfare issues and police will seek to I’ve been teaching.” pretty much most of the schools we’ve The owner of Christchurch vape use alternative resolutions and referrals to partner Stribling said about 500 pupils go worked in. Teachers have been noticing store, Vapeology, Tim Maude said it has agencies to assist with specialist help,” Appley says. to the school and only about “three or or been concerned about it with year 7 strict ID checking policies before people “We aim to engage, educate, encourage and learn four” pupils have been caught with and 8 pupils, probably not so much with can buy vapes and the youngest person from all interactions. On occasions we will exhaust vapes in the last year. the younger levels. he has seen try to buy one was about all options and have no alternative but to take However, Stribling said: “The problem “Kids are bringing this impression in 15. enforcement action.” is the student will bring it (a vape) in that it (vaping) is safe, it’s okay, and so, He said it is hard to say how Rough sleeping, begging or being homeless, or be at the park after school and four therefore, they think, well, I’ll give it a intermediate and primary school pupils Appley said, are not criminal offences. But police can (other pupils) might try it.” go, without realising the negative sides are getting access to vapes, but other be called in to deal with public disorder or complaints Pupils who have been found with of it. businesses that sell them, may not be about antisocial behaviour. vapes have had their parents called in “It’s spread quite quickly within the as strict on the rules as his. Police are heading down the campaign approach, to school to confiscate their vapes, and last year or so.” The manager of Shosha vape store similar to a Hamilton trial called Your Help May Harm. been informed of the dangers of vaping. Respiratory specialist Dr Stuart on Colombo St, who did not want to be The campaign aims to help the homeless by guiding Casebrook is not the only Jones said: “Unfortunately, these named, said no one who looks under 18, them to appropriate services, rather than just giving Christchurch school where vaping is a products are designed to be appealing without ID, is allowed in his store, even them money. — NZ Herald concern. to young people, with attractive if they are with a parent. — NZ Herald ‘Love struck psycho’ jailed for brutal hammer attack

HAMILTON — A Cambridge frequent unannounced visits to and social engagement issues. farm worker who refused to her home and sending “prolific Sutcliffe said although his accept his relationship was over text messages”. client was 27 years old, he did and attacked his ex-girlfriend’s Ashton had began seeing lack the emotional maturity to new partner with a hammer, has Daniel Buckeridge, from deal with such a high-stress been jailed for more than six Rotorua, and stopped answering situation. years. Wenzlick’s messages. Hamilton asked Justice Ryan Joseph Wenzlick In various messages in late Walker to take a starting point struggled to accept that his July, Wenzlick described himself of 10 to 11 years given the relationship with his former as a “love struck psycho” and serious aggravating features partner, Portia Ashton, had how he wanted to reunite with including the invasion of a home, ended after a volatile three years her and her children. premeditation and use of a together. He also made threats about weapon. He appeared in the High any other men that she might be Both counsels agreed Wenzlick Court at Hamilton today seeing, writing “I’m going to set should get a full 25 percent for sentencing on charges of an example of what is going to discount for his early guilty plea. attempted murder and assault happen to any man that touches Justice Walker described the of a woman he was in a family the woman I want”, and “if you offending as an “out of character relationship with after the f*** that dude I’m going to have ATTEMPTED MURDER: Cambridge farm worker Ryan Wenzlick event with tragic circumstances” attack in July last year. to get rid of him too”. attacked his former partner’s new boyfriend, leaving him with brain while noting his limited criminal Crown prosecutor Jacinda Another one ended with “I will damage. NZ Herald picture history. Hamilton said the offending eliminate anyone who gets in my She accepted the trauma from appeared to stem from way”. He sent a flurry of texts and at sleeping and you wouldn’t have his childhood and growing up in his inability to accept his one point managed to get inside even known until you woke up.” a violent household where he’d relationship was over and his the house. Wenzlick left but returned witnessed suicide attempts and regular use of methamphetamine Defence counsel Tom Wenzlick saw the victim go to about 9am and found the pair drug and alcohol abuse. with Ashton when they were Sutcliffe said his client the bathroom. Ashton then felt still in bed. Despite that, Wenzlick had together. someone hugging her from the He then struck Buckeridge grown a moral compass in Defence counsel Tom Sutcliffe was genuinely remorseful other side of the bed. with the hammer around the several respects including his said his client was genuinely and wishes he could She looked down to see head at least five times, using work ethic and not hitting remorseful and wishes he could turn back time for Wenzlick next to her between “considerable force”. women. “None of this excuses turn back time for what he’d what he’d done, but the wall and her bed. Ashton tried to intervene but your offending, however, this done, but instead accepted full She ignored him, and when was inadvertently struck. information does give some responsibility and the likely instead accepted full the victim returned, she rolled The victim suffered a severe context as to how this offending lengthy penalty. responsibility and the over to hug him and they went brain injury, several skull came to pass.” “You can take heart that this likely lengthy penalty. to sleep. fractures, bruises and cuts and However, she described the will never happen again,” he told Shortly after 5am, Wenzlick has since had a bolt inserted into attack as an “explosively violent Justice Tracey Walker. sent a photo of himself holding his skull. and inexcusable act” that came “There should be no question a hammer in her kitchen and He is now at a specialist about “through a perverse and about that. He does have some On the afternoon of July 29, wrote, “Might have been on the facility where he is getting pathological jealousy of the work to do and he will fully Wenzlick, again went to her floor next to you for half the intensive occupational, speech, object of Ms Ashton’s affections”. engage with rehabilitation Cambridge house, but she gave night but next to you is where I language and physical therapy. After taking a starting point programmes in the prison.” him the fingers and pulled the want to be”. In late September he was of 10 years and six months, she Court documents show the curtains. Soon after he texted: “See finally able to eat textured foods gave him discounts totalling pair broke up in March 2020 and Undeterred, Wenzlick lurked you today sometime please. again but he had since been 40 percent for his guilty plea, continued to see each other for outside the house for a number You actually don’t know what diagnosed with post-traumatic remorse, upbringing, mental some time before Ashton told of hours, sometimes knocking on I’ve done to be with you. And stress and would now likely health, potential and motivation him she was seeing other people windows to get attention, and what I am capable of ... I could suffer from seizures, psychiatric to rehabilitate, coming to an in late July 2020. asking Ashton to go outside and have killed him several times abnormalities, cognitive decline, end term of six years and four Wenzlick began making talk to him. over last night while you were sleep and motor disturbances months’ jail. — NZ Herald The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 RACING 21

Waikouaiti harness at Oamaru Sunday Jetbet 8 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 Q. 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 PL6 7-12 Selections 9 Sassafrass (Fr) 9 A Faulks 4 700s8 Shezdawon (Em2) (Fr) 4 8 23521 High Flying Harry (Fr) 8 J Dunn 8 0216 Hittheroadjack (Fr) 8 B Hope (J) Race 1: TO RI CAITLIN, SENORITA MARGARITA, GO DAVEY 10 Royal Stuart (Fr) 10 T McMillan 5 76090 Shadow Aveross (Fr) 5 A Mugford (J) 9 15050 Mordecai (Fr) 9 K Tomlinson (J) 9 81272 Duke Of Dundee (Fr) 9 11 06029 Bourbon On The Rocks (Fr) U1 J Versteeg 6 50098 Play By Ear (Fr) 6 10 31943 Perfect Cut (Fr) 21 10 32901 Makasar Boy (Fr) 21 Race 2: MAJESTIC WHISPER, UNDER AND OVER, 12 P834 Majestic Whisper (Fr) U2 M Williamson 7 Major Dolmio (Fr) 7 J Dunn 11 778s0 Lincoln Moment (Fr) 22 S Tomlinson (J) 11 00601 Archman (Fr) 22 K Newman (J) BOURBON ON THE ROCKS 13 7s009 Goose Healy (Fr) U3 N Burton 8 30047 Cristiano Buccini (Fr) 8 R May 12 P2090 Yankee Shard (Fr) 23 12 27507 Wolfenstein (Fr) 23 K Tomlinson (J) Race 3: LILAC CHANGE, SPICY GIRL BECQUI, ALEXY 9 07898 Full Of Desire (Fr) 9 B Borcoskie 13 — Not Really Blonde SCRATCHED 13 s1s0s Changed My Mind (Fr) 24 Race 4: PHONE TAP, ART CRACKER, HOPE FOR LOVE 3 Woodlands Stud Pace 12.52 10 0s Dreamy Lou (Fr) 21 G O’Reilly Race 5: AVEROSS SPITFIRE, MALDITO, CRISTIANO BUCCINI $9000, 3yo+ r40-r47. mobile, 2000m 11 P9750 Franco Hatton (Fr) 22 K Tomlinson (J) 8 Waikouaiti Trotters Cup Hcp 3.07 11 Bluff Proteins Ltd Hcp Trot 4.32 12 86378 La Rocca (Fr) 23 S Ottley Race 6: BUFFY NORTHSTAINS, MAUDARCHY, AWAPUNI $14,500, r60+ discretionary handicap stand, 1 97068 Rafa Novak (Fr) 1 C McDowell 13 — Jordy SCRATCHED $11,000, r51-r59 discretionary handicap Race 7: ZACCY MAC, HIGH FLYING HARRY, JONIQUE 3000m 2 44034 Precious Sara (Fr) 2 J Dunn 14 37588 Buckingham (Fr) 24 R Holmes stand, 2000m Race 8: VACATION HILL, THE PLAYER, B D YASOTHON 3 50356 Alexy (Fr) 3 15 30930 Aveross Spitfire (Fr) 25 J Cox 1 23904 Rebel Kibbybones (Fr) 1 J Hay 1 60737 Alvira Hest (Fr) 1 Race 9: LAST OF THE MOHICANS, AMERICAN LIGHTNING, 4 51229 Mickey Fitz (Fr) 4 J Cox 16 s7443 Belle’s Boy (Fr) 26 E Barron (J) 2 18661 Kahress (Fr) 2 R Holmes 2 — Emdeegee SCRATCHED GILLIGANS ISLAND 5 s4036 Bettors Atom (Fr) 5 C Ferguson 3 76351 B D Yasothon (Fr) 3 R May 3 — Sage Trouble SCRATCHED 6 45078 Spicy Girl Becqui (Fr) 6 M Williamson Race 10: ARCHMAN, CONQUER ME, HITTHEROADJACK 6 G K Fyfe Ltd Trot 2.07 4 03000 Navara (Fr) 4 J Ford 4 28806 Top Pocket Chance (Em1) (Fr) 2 R Close Race 11: GIRLS LET LOOSE, BOYZ INVASION, 7 09000 Absolut Russian (Fr) 7 A Mugford (J) 5 16017 Aveross Majesty (10) 1 SCRATCHED $9000, 3yo+ r40-r50,r51 w/c stand, 2000m 5 82410 Cabella Noir (Fr) 3 C Ferguson KING OF THE NORTH 8 — Shards In Manhattan 6 13354 Tweedledee (10) 2 G O’Reilly 1 95695 Danangus Fella (Fr) 1 J Morrison (J) 6 44701 Ready I Am (Fr) 4 P Wakelin 9 82032 Lilac Change (Fr) 8 S O’Reilly (J) 7 21563 Get Lucky (10) 3 M Williamson Race 12: CALYPSO ROCK, CHAMPAGNEANDWINE, 2 44342 Horse Of Course (Fr) 2 R McIlwrick 7 80000 Milliondollarmonkey (10) 1 J Dunn 10 38510 President Pat (Fr) 21 N Burton 8 17391 The Player (20) 1 J Dunn TRINITY STAR 3 32170 Line A Love (Fr) 3 J Patterson 8 35630 Bj Lindenny (10) 2 R Holmes 11 03249 Lydia (Fr) 22 R May 9 11s14 Vacation Hill (20) 2 S Ottley 12 00882 Playboy Prince (Fr) 23 S Tomlinson (J) 4 13293 Maudarchy (Fr) 4 K Tomlinson (J) 9 03176 Sunnivue Phileah (10) 3 S Ottley 5 65055 Momentous (Fr) 5 S Ottley 10 50576 Harrysul (30) 1 B Borcoskie 10 00440 Girls Let Loose (10) 4 G O’Reilly 4 Omalass - Dried Molasses 1.17 6 s96s0 Barham Belle (Em3) (Fr) 6 11 09000 Valmagne (10) 5 R May 1 SBT Marketing/Dynes Transport 12.02 9 Waikouaiti Pacers Cup Hcp 3.42 $9000, non-winners 3yo+ f&m. mobile, 7 30232 Sally Lindenny (Fr) 7 G O’Reilly 12 81052 Sun Swinger (10) 6 J Morrison (J) $14,500, 3yo+ r60+ discretionary handicap $7500, 4yo+ r40-r53. mobile, 2000m 2000m 8 75823 Take After Me (Fr) 8 R Houghton 13 15340 That’s The Story (10) 7 K Tomlinson (J) 9 107P0 Buffy Northstains (Fr) 9 stand, 3000m 1 60008 Myrcella (Fr) 1 W Frost 14 197D9 Playboy’s Brother (10) 8 B Hope (J) 1 — Port Elizabeth SCRATCHED 10 08000 Look Both Ways (Em4) (Fr) 10 M Heenan 2 07362 Dalness Arizona (Fr) 2 1 111 Last Of The Mohicans (Fr) 1 R May 15 25160 Harry H (10) 9 S Tomlinson (J) 2 3 Art Cracker (Fr) 1 R Houghton 11 s9733 Awapuni (Fr) 11 M Williamson 3 52459 Pete’s Dash (Fr) 3 C Negus 2 — Spellbound SCRATCHED 16 00672 Boyz Invasion (10) 10 M Heenan 3 50268 Arizona Doll (Fr) 2 R Close 12 57585 Abadabado (Fr) 12 R Holmes 17 99192 King Of The North (10) U1 K Larsen 4 60000 Paul’s Verdict (Fr) 4 N Munro 4 56089 Santeria (Fr) 3 J Morrison (J) 3 24201 She’s Tough (Fr) 2 J Cox 13 s0504 Matai Jetstar (Fr) 13 A Milne 4 21773 Yossi (Fr) 3 J Hay 18 562P0 Sundons Flyer (10) U2 J Cox 5 06376 Caesar’s Quest (Fr) 5 G Cook 5 70330 Hope For Love (Fr) 4 S Tomlinson (J) 14 76666 Pat The Monkey (Em1) (Fr) 14 5 41766 Sagwitch (Fr) 4 M Hurrell (J) 19 51531 Majestic Action (10) U3 M Williamson 6 00034 Go Davey (Fr) 6 R Sissons 6 s0s08 Southern Starr (Fr) 5 R Holmes 15 96080 Sunny Bill (Fr) 15 J Dunn 6 70549 Homebush Lad (Fr) 5 B Hope (J) 20 32101 Shandon Bells (10) U4 M Hurrell (J) 7 08294 To Ri Caitlin (Fr) 7 B Wilmott 7 49446 Phone Tap (Fr) 6 16 33169 Dem Bones Dem Bones (Fr) 16 8 3180s Delightful Gloria (Fr) 8 P Wallace 8 0s Rose Marsh (Fr) 7 J Patterson S O’Reilly (J) 7 10903 American Mac (Fr) 6 C Ferguson 12 Waikouaiti Auto & Engineering 4.57 9 90170 Dreaminsover (Fr) 9 C Wigg 9 048 Tangier Tango (Fr) 8 J Cox 17 29007 BK Dawn (Fr) 17 P Wakelin 8 35711 Tres Chic (Fr) U1 E Barron (J) 10 18083 Senorita Margarita (Fr) 21 10 7 Antoinette (Fr) 21 C McDowell 9 33618 Gilligans Island (10) 1 S Tomlinson (J) $11,000, r54-r59. mobile, 2000m 18 06804 Amabede (Em5) (Fr) 18 S Tomlinson (J) SCRATCHED 11 97000 Betstars Blue Jean (Fr) 22 A Edge 11 83290 Paradise Valley (Fr) 22 A Milne 19 47000 Deborahs Gem (Em2) (Fr) 19 M Hurrell (J) 10 — Mogul 1 20176 Hurricane Banner (Fr) 1 E Barron (J) 11 11801 American Lightning (10) 2 M Williamson 2 Edinburgh Realty Trot 12.27 12 0687s Living Fantasy (Fr) 23 K Tomlinson (J) 20 17000 Call This Fun (Fr) 20 J Ford 2 27422 Ultimate Sassenach (Fr) 2 M Hurrell (J) 13 4065 You Can Fly Arden (Fr) 24 S Ottley 10 Custom Fencing/llennoco 4.07 3 38516 Dodgethebullet (Fr) 3 S Ottley $9000, non-winners 3yo+ stand, 2000m 14 73035 Change At The Top (Fr) 25 C Ferguson 7 Butch, Kerry, Bob & Dick 2.32 4 21410 Stavros The Terror (Fr) 4 S Tomlinson (J) 15 07898 Full Of Desire (Em2) (Fr) 26 B Borcoskie 1 00s Cheeky Monkey (Fr) 1 C McDowell $9000, 3yo+ r48-r53. mobile, 2000m $9000, 4yo+ r40-r54. jun.d mobile, 2000m 5 03910 Lilac Star (Fr) 5 S O’Reilly (J) 16 47353 Honour Before Glory (Fr) 27 M Hurrell (J) 2 396P4 Son Of Majestic (Fr) 2 J Cox 1 85486 Dallas Grimes (Fr) 1 J Hay 1 07218 Mach O’Melley (Fr) 1 J Campbell (J) 6 60132 Calypso Rock (Fr) 6 J Dunn 3 45003 Whangamata (Fr) 3 C Ferguson 5 Harry & Her Pace 1.42 2 41181 Jonique (Fr) 2 M Hurrell (J) 2 89874 Essence Of Easton (Fr) 2 M Hurrell (J) 7 97091 Johnny Eyre (Fr) 7 B Hope (J) 4 06073 Random Spur (Fr) 4 J Morrison (J) 3 30826 Krystal Delight (Fr) 3 B Hope (J) 3 160 Carrera Belle (Fr) 3 S Tomlinson (J) 8 18568 Four Starzzz Shiraz (Fr) 8 5 24345 Summars (Fr) 5 R Close $9000, non-winners 3yo+. mobile, 2000m 4 0192 Zaccy Mac (Fr) 4 M Williamson 4 09437 Takemybreathaway (Fr) 4 J Morrison (J) 9 20554 Champagneandwine (Fr) 9 J Morrison (J) 6 56085 Petronelli Gee (Fr) 6 A Milne 1 s9070 Port Elizabeth (Fr) 1 R Cameron 5 90881 Mayhem In Malibu (Fr) 5 S Ottley 5 00140 Conquer Me (Fr) 5 (J) 10 12416 Trinity Star (Fr) 21 J Cox 7 07s Under And Over (Fr) 7 S Tomlinson (J) 2 00 Over It (Fr) 2 A Milne 6 06815 Martin John (Fr) 6 R Close 6 80545 Baileys Diamond (Fr) 6 E Barron (J) 11 5s80s Taxman (Fr) 22 R Close 8 79062 Go Marg (Fr) 8 K Tomlinson (J) 3 82423 Maldito (Fr) 3 M Williamson 7 74281 Starkers (Fr) 7 R Holmes 7 21800 Changeover Jo (Fr) 7 S O’Reilly (J) 12 31100 Blazing Impact (Fr) 23 R May

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 1.05 5 22355 Federer 18.43 T & L Craik 4 61416 Monsoon Malabar 19.22 Udy & Cottam 2 56354 Sherlock Squash 18.65 Udy & Cottam Race 1: DIAMOND WARRIOR, NICK’S BLUNDER, 6 57422 All Day Long 18.99 Robert Roper 5 47681 Hillbilly Brewed 18.75 Howard Scott 3 22533 Express Emporium 18.46 W & T Steele $1425, C0, 318m 7 66436 Waiterimu Ripper 18.51 R & L Udy 6 22515 Smash Out 18.90 R & L Udy FULL OF SECRETS 4 12561 Danish Delight 18.39 T & L Craik 1 44332 Calf King nwtd Phil Green 8 52655 Smash Trust nwtd Udy & Cottam 7 14354 Baseline 18.69 T & L Craik Race 2: CALF KING, TIDES RISING, COOLIBAH KID 5 22631 Call Me Leo 18.48 Thayne Green 2 64341 Tides Rising nwtd Thayne Green 8 84421 Papa Smurf 18.74 Emma Potts 6 66145 Cosmic Meteor 18.56 D R Laing Race 3: UP YOUR QUOTA, MIRKO, SMASH DEVIL 5 Carol’s Tab Taipa Tavern 2.20 3 85647 Xena Poppy nwtd R & L Udy EMERGENCY: 7 31143 Sports Mode 18.37 Peter Ferguson Race 4: FEDERER, RAINY RIVER, TAMANTHA 9 14447 Bigtime Cutie 18.70 R & N O’Regan 4 43423 Coolibah Kid nwtd Udy & Cottam $2920, C1/2, 527m 8 22741 Iron Eyes 18.41 Emma Potts Race 5: DIAMOND DAZZLED, VIBE, OPAWA BIG 5 4 Thrilling Otis nwtd Karen Walsh 1 26544 Opawa Gonzo 30.86 Glennis Farrell 8 Mt Wellington Tab Stakes 3.17 Race 6: CHIPPER’S CHOICE, SPRING TIMMIE, 6 35873 Pachinko nwtd Linda Martin 2 34452 Margaux 30.92 Phil Green 11 Hewlett Electrical Sprint 4.16 YOU’RE GORGEOUS 7 26 Lucy Mirko nwtd T & L Craik $4795, C4/5, 527m 3 52733 Gao Gao 30.53 Glennis Farrell $2095, C2/3, 318m Race 7: SMASH OUT, MONSOON MALABAR, BASELINE 8 76637 Rapinoe nwtd Marsha Black 4 72137 Diamond Dazzled nwtd Malcolm Grant 1 33312 Dapper Rapper nwtd Brian Marsh Race 8: DRINK SHOEYS, THRILLING BRUCE, EMERGENCIES: 5 34354 Vibe nwtd Sean Codlin 2 76652 Sakichi 30.35 Peter Ferguson 1 16548 Stay Rich 18.55 M & J Smith 9 53545 My Bro Jet nwtd Thayne Green DAPPER RAPPER 6 43328 Opawa Big 30.72 Glennis Farrell 3 Vacant Box Three - n & a 2 65855 Portland Ecklund 18.27 T & L Craik 10 6 Trevor nwtd R & L Udy Race 9: PEDRO LEE, PORTLAND DREAM, GET ME HOME 7 32675 Our Hotrod 30.84 Udy & Cottam 4 12111 Drink Shoeys 30.37 Peter Ferguson 3 63145 Medusa Who 18.59 M Prangley 8 15562 All Unite nwtd Phil Green 5 Vacant Box Five - n & a Race 10: CALL ME LEO, DANISH DELIGHT, OPAWA DONAL 3 Pump & Engineering Serv. 1.30 4 6638s Allegro Ella nwtd R & N O’Regan EMERGENCIES: 6 51131 Thrilling Bruce 30.49 Emma Potts 5 32216 Boot Camp Tiara 18.59 R & L Udy Race 11: PORTLAND BERRY, MEDUSA WHO, $2565, C1, 527m 9 86756 Master Brady 31.05 Sean Codlin 7 Vacant Box Seven - n & a 6 18364 Tribal Conquest 18.80 R & L Udy BOOT CAMP TIARA 1 221 Up Your Quota nwtd Phil Green 10 7667F Smash Zone nwtd R & L Udy 8 83251 Opawa Travis 30.26 Phil Green 7 12274 Portland Berry 18.40 T & L Craik Race 12: START BAILING, NOISE MAKER, PRIDEFUL 2 63852 Bigtime Alfie nwtd R & N O’Regan 6 Mps Fencing Sprint 2.41 9 Jo’s Wholesale & Sports Bar 3.34 8 87733 Belmonts 18.54 R & N O’Regan 3 58768 React Respond 30.77 R & L Udy EMERGENCY: 4 58733 Bigtime Maci nwtd Susie Kite $1510, C1, 318m $3385, C3, 527m 9 14447 Bigtime Cutie 18.70 R & N O’Regan 5 76572 Opawa Jade 31.34 W & T Steele 1 67857 Sir Yens 18.82 K T Herbert 1 64177 Opawa Magic 30.66 Glennis Farrell 6 62276 Happy Medium 30.69 R & N O’Regan 2 47567 Sadowski 18.86 Linda Martin 2 55535 Classic Rapper nwtd Susie Kite 12 Sportsbowl Function Centre 4.41 7 25356 Smash Devil nwtd Malcolm Grant 3 84321 Spring Timmie nwtd R & L Udy 3 81132 Pedro Lee nwtd Peter Ferguson $1745, C2, 318m 8 12334 Mirko 31.04 T & L Craik 4 121 Chipper’s Choice 18.64 Phil Green 4 1F832 Kea Viking 30.95 W & T Steele 1 Follow Auckland GRC On FB 12.40 EMERGENCIES: 5 31s86 You’re Gorgeous 18.87 T & L Craik 5 24158 Spring Mechanic 30.70 R & L Udy 1 22135 Noise Maker 18.70 Phil Green $1510, C1, 318m 9 86756 Master Brady 31.05 Sean Codlin 6 43454 Nexus 18.60 Glennis Farrell 6 81137 Portland Dream 30.63 T & L Craik 2 55332 Prideful 18.61 T & L Craik 10 7667F Smash Zone nwtd R & L Udy 1 21367 Full Of Secrets 18.87 D R Laing 7 48567 My Snuggles 18.74 Marsha Black 7 13661 Get Me Home 30.72 Udy & Cottam 3 81487 Just Nia 18.67 Marsha Black 2 14771 My Mate Speight 18.81 Udy & Cottam 4 Mayhounds Grey Rehoming Grp 1.55 8 23243 Railing Raccoon 18.83 Sean Codlin 8 35654 Glow Up 30.46 T & L Craik 4 76361 Big Time Lenny 18.70 R & N O’Regan 3 77868 Night Ace 18.53 Justin Foot EMERGENCY: 5 13111 Start Bailing 18.50 M & J Smith 7 Terminating Pick6 Sprint 3.00 9 44646 Go Home Duke 30.79 Peter Ferguson 4 68454 Audrette 18.45 Bob Bond $1510, C1, 318m 6 57342 Ford Man 18.68 R & L Udy 5 75275 Ruby Express 18.79 Marsha Black 1 45442 Tamantha 19.04 Bob Bond $1745, C2, 318m 10 Qualified Pet Services 3.52 7 48748 Pliskova 18.74 S E Hunt 6 21323 Diamond Warrior nwtd Malcolm Grant 2 32748 Bigtime Bremner 18.68 R & N O’Regan 1 64187 Bigtime Tank 18.75 R & N O’Regan 8 17436 Always Dreaming 18.55 Glennis Farrell 7 713 Nick’s Blunder 18.68 Phil Green 3 82786 Hardcore Kobe nwtd Jim Black 2 35727 Paddy Fast 18.76 M & J Smith $2920, C4/5, 318m EMERGENCY: 8 86286 Award Winner nwtd Thayne Green 4 72542 Rainy River 18.75 S E Hunt 3 66288 Mobility Scooter 18.65 Marsha Black 1 13176 Opawa Donal 18.71 W & T Steele 9 14447 Bigtime Cutie 18.70 R & N O’Regan

New South Wales races at Mudgee Sunday Jetbet 11 TAB doubles 3-4, 7-8 Trebles 2-3-4, 6-7-8 Quaddie 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 Selections 2 St. George Dragons S’case 3.35 4 9s47 Verrazougar (17) 59 92 G Buckley 15 06495 Santa Margherita w (6) 57 88 J Bowman 4 214s8 Slatey Bay dw (2) 57.5 89 B Mc Dougall Race 1: LAKE TAI, DULCERO, CHEEKY NUGGET 5 53s Zorossa (8) 59 92 R Jones (a) 16 78604 Wishfilly w (13) 57 82 5 11853 Amicus Curiae h (12) 56 92 J Bowman $30,000, Benchmark 66, 1600m 6 Expo Twenty Twenty (4) 58.5 89 17 900s0 Sweet April Love (10) 55 85 6 0s243 Buzzoni db (3) 56 92 M A Cahill Race 2: AKELA’S CHARM, ROOM NUMBER, HERCULES MO 1 45125 Universal Thief dw (3) 63 94 K Dunbar 18 50007 Vladking wn (14) 59 81 7 13s4 Chevconi w (16) 56 91 R Dolan Race 3: YOU RANG, NUMBERS GAME, EVA’S DEEL D Stanley (a4) 7 329s Prodigal Prince (10) 58.5 100 A Cavallo 8 116s5 From The Bush dw (11) 56 95 G Buckley Race 4: ZOROSSA, PRODIGAL PRINCE, UNRESTRICTED 2 62484 Velaro d (4) 58 93 J Bowman 8 00s4s Anabrook (2) 57 89 B Mc Dougall 6 Southern Cross Turf S’case Hcp 6.05 9 5823s Hamogany (5) 56 87 C Gallagher Race 5: AKASAWA, NOTHING’S SACRED, 3 0s760 Hercules Mo d (2) 57 99 9 70725 Miss Breffni (1) 57 89 $30,000, Class 2, 1200m 10 21621 Old Harbour d (1) 56 93 RODRICK’S SECRET 4 21930 Petain dh (5) 56.5 89 A Cavallo Ms K Bell-Pitomac (a) Ms K Bell-Pitomac (a) 1 2114s Activation b (2) 61 95 G Buckley Race 6: ACTIVATION, COSTAS, BAD BOY FOR LOVE 5 65852 Landstrasse d (11) 56 87 10 0s Sharbree’s Girl (11) 57 86 C Lever 11 116s4 Amy’s Shadow dw (15) 55.5 94 J Collett 2 76207 Costas dw (14) 60 93 J Collett 6 s0017 Room Number dw (1) 55 100 11 00628 Wee Lassie (14) 57 88 Ms J Presits (a2) 12 42121 Not Negotiating c (6) 55.5 100 Race 7: FROM THE BUSH, HEALING HANDS, AMY’S SHADOW 3 96s17 Elvezio w (8) 60 96 Ms K Adams B Mc Dougall 12 0s Express Flight (9) 56.5 89 J Innes Jnr Ms A Stanley (a) Race 8: ARTIE’S AURA, BLACK SUNRISE, FOREVER JUDE 4 235s3 Fantasy Eagle dwb (13) 60 97 7 2s441 Akela’s Charm (7) 55 91 C Lever 13 — Mega Celebration SCRATCHED 13 1s70s Crown Dancer d (7) 54 79 A Layt Ms A Collett 8 76412 Song One dwbn (6) 55 90 R Jones (a) 14 808 Subarli (7) 56.5 89 A Layt 14 0s601 Smart Decision w (14) 54 91 C Lever 5 4s032 Bad Boy For Love w (6) 59.5 94 9 7s583 Bulletson cdw (8) 55 87 A Layt EMERGENCIES: EMERGENCIES: N Heywood 10 84071 Ben Shoof w (10) 55 83 A Banks 15 05007 Exlite (6) 58.5 84 15 121s8 Pop Power w (17) 56 82 6 s3174 Great Buy (1) 59.5 99 C Lever 11 6s098 Subway Surfer cdw (9) 55 80 K Dunbar 16 4000s Battle Angel (16) 57 89 16 s5773 Harley Fat Boy h (8) 56 83 17 0s645 Tiny Buttons (12) 57 85 7 s48s0 Bullet Speed d (4) 58 87 J Bowman 17 76s66 Supergaze (9) 56 88 3 TAB Lawn Party S’case 4.10 18 s0568 The Naked Truth (13) 59 91 8 s8s26 Hybrid Theory (17) 57 100 R Dolan 9 2190s Minifinn w (7) 57 93 A Layt 8 Evergreen Turf S’case 7.25 $30,000, Benchmark 66, 1200m 5 South Sydney Rabbitohs S’case 5.25 10 1s352 On Time (16) 57 97 R Jones (a) $30,000, Benchmark 58, 1400m 1 1133s One Pound w (11) 61.5 93 R Jones (a) $30,000, Class 1/Maiden SW, 1600m 11 8228s Blazing Beau d (15) 56.5 90 2 2681s Eva’s Deel d (6) 60.5 89 J Innes Jnr Ms J Presits (a2) 1 7s97s Red Zephyr dw (6) 63 84 D Stanley (a4) 3 1s5 Numbers Game b (2) 59 99 R Hutchings 1 s3662 Aisle Six w (9) 59 80 K Dunbar 12 s5965 Havelka wn (9) 55 93 B Mc Dougall 2 9s334 Black Sunrise w (14) 60.5 95 A Layt SCRATCHED 1 Elite Sand & Soil S’case Plate 2.55 4 24823 Redirect (9) 59 92 N Heywood 2 — Apex 13 — Pocket Missile SCRATCHED 3 9s795 Mandirigma wh (15) 60 95 J Bowman 5 s2211 You Rang (8) 59 100 C Lever 3 s7436 Rodrick’s Secret dw (17) 59 90 14 4s78s Know Where To Look (12) 55 91 4 51613 Timerox w (7) 60 95 M A Cahill $30,000, Maiden SW, 1400m 6 18s10 Badboy McCoy w (10) 58 95 G Buckley B Mc Dougall C Gallagher 5 1 Artie’s Aura w (4) 59.5 100 A Cavallo 4 1s2 Akasawa wb (2) 57.5 100 R Dolan 6 3478s Light Of Uluru (1) 59.5 94 G Buckley 1 4 Lake Tai b (12) 59 100 R Hutchings 7 378s7 Bravissimo dwh (3) 58 88 J Rogers EMERGENCIES: 5 5291 Big Apple Burt w (7) 57.5 90 N Heywood 7 — So Good To Me SCRATCHED 2 942 Cheeky Nugget (8) 58.5 91 8 81291 Messy Miss dw (7) 57 99 C Gallagher 15 0s338 Twice The Value c (10) 55 95 9 24684 Charlie Chap dw (1) 55.5 94 K Dunbar 6 515 Jervis (4) 57.5 94 A Layt Ms A Stanley (a2) 8 14s9s Gorgeous Success (10) 59 88 J Collett Ms J Presits (a2) 7 41 Nothing’s Sacred w (1) 57.5 90 9 121s8 Pop Power w (11) 59 88 R Dolan 3 06s Riverwatch (5) 58.5 87 C Lever 10 84720 Northern Conqueror cdh (5) 55 89 16 3473s Spilia wb (5) 55 90 A Cavallo J Van Overmeire (a) 17 25739 Special Design dw (18) 55 91 10 33s70 Fever Tree w (12) 56.5 94 B Mc Dougall 4 s2s52 Dulcero b (11) 58 93 S Price 8 43609 The Brotherhood w (18) 57.5 87 11 32064 Forever Jude (13) 56 94 5 0s Zurbaran (2) 58 87 K Dunbar 11 99792 King Kestrel w (4) 55 88 18 02335 Uno Ruby (3) 55 90 Ms K Bell-Pitomac (a) 9 5s632 Bacinblac dwb (11) 57 86 J Van Overmeire (a) 6 474s4 Becoming Scarlett (7) 55 86 Ms K Bell-Pitomac (a) 7 Newhaven Pk CDRA Champ. Qual. 6.45 12 45555 Blue Collar Boy d (5) 55.5 93 J Pracey-Holmes 4 Dad & Dave’s Turf S’case Plate 4.45 10 6s943 Ladylovestogamble dw (16) 57 89 Ms K Bell-Pitomac (a) 7 7260 Golden Chances (9) 55 96 B Mc Dougall J Collett $150,000, Class 5 SW, 1400m 13 32581 Do It w (9) 55.5 91 K Dunbar 8 7s027 Hammoon Jig (10) 55 93 G Buckley $40,000, Maiden SW, 1200m 11 8s753 Rockness Angel wb (5) 57 89 G Buckley 1 1136s Healing Hands cdw (13) 59 94 14 75824 Pittsburgh dw (2) 55 88 9 7s848 Horsenado (1) 55 87 R Jones (a) 1 73042 Arealist b (15) 59 83 C Gallagher 12 72237 The Dark Knight (8) 56.5 88 J Innes N Heywood EMERGENCIES: 10 60089 Judicial Authority (3) 55 81 C Gallagher 2 360 Raised To The Max h (5) 59 98 13 4s357 Avalene (15) 55 82 2 1117s Reward Seeker dw (10) 59 88 15 66534 Baby Merlin w (3) 55 92 C Gallagher 11 205s8 Laude Tiptoe (4) 55 85 A Layt J Pracey-Holmes 14 26346 Chilli Chilli (12) 55 85 Ms A Collett J Pracey-Holmes 16 20344 Penny’s Bonitas db (8) 55 89 12 s0568 The Naked Truth (6) 55 90 Ms A Collett 3 s0220 Unrestricted (3) 59 100 J Bowman EMERGENCIES: 3 15211 Coulpa w (4) 57.5 91 A Cavallo 17 76412 Song One dwbn (17) 59 90

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. 22 CLASSIFIEDS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 NOTICE BOARD Entertainment Meetings Public Notices Public Notices Work Wanted LOVE TE AWAPUNI BRY810 1996 THE PROPRIETORS MESSY GARDEN?? Entertainment MOANA TRUST MUSIC? TOYOTA ALTEEZA OF ARAI MATAWAI "Let us do it for you." APPLICATION FOR If the account for the INCORPORATION Ph 027 659 2915. ARE YOU OVER CLAIMS AGAINST DONATIONS above vehicle has not INVITE ALL 60? ESTATES PAINTER/plasterer. ODEON 5 Applications are open PURPOSE been settled (including SHAREHOLDERS PURSUANT TO storage) by Friday the TO ATTEND OUR Exp, free quote. Kevin Phone 867 3339 A new club for you to apply for grants from SECTION 35 OF THE 0275 140 814. starts soon. To describe the Trust’s 19th of March, the FARM TOUR BOSS LEVEL (R16) SAT the Hearing Assistance TRUSTEE ACT 1956 Fund. policy in relation to the vehicle will be sold to KAIKOURA STATION 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.20pm, Ph 027 420 6957 Notice is hereby given expenditure of Trust recover costs. TREE removals, tree 8.30pm. SUN, MON Applications close on funds towards chari- SATURDAY, trimming, greenwaste 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.20pm that all creditors and Contact Pit Stop 6 March 2021 Meetings 9 March 2021. other persons having table, community and removed, 027 466 8201. SUPERNOVA (M) sporting events. To Gisborne on Farm Tour SAT, SUN 11.10am, For an application form claims against any of 06 867 9342 WANT a fence fixed, 1.15pm, 6pm THE TRUSTEES and funding criteria the estates mentioned ensure that donations Meeting point will be at built or altered? Also MON 1.15pm, 6pm TAHOKA TRUST visit. below or any property are made in a consistent BDO Gisborne car park section clearing. Ph THE LITTLE THINGS (M) forming part of any manner. 7:30am Graeme, 021 659 672. SAT 1.05pm, 3.40pm, Hereby give notice of www.sunrise such estate are required (Bright Street river end 5.40pm, 8.20pm. SUN the foundation.org.nz POLICY TE HAPARA to send their claims to SCHOOL behind the fire station) ASAP Tree Work. 11am, 1.05pm, 3.40pm, ANNUAL GENERAL or call Glenda Te Awapuni Moana Lunch and refreshments 5.50pm. MON 1.05pm, the undermentioned Removal, chipping & MEETING 06 867 7939 solicitors on or before Trust policy is SCHOOL BOARD will be provided. stump grinding. Ph 3.40pm, 5.50pm developed to ensure that OF TRUSTEES NEVER TOO LATE (M) Monday 8 March 2021 27 March 2021. Notice 0274 485 188. Public Notices requests for grants are ELECTION Morning tea on arrival SAT, SUN 11.10am, is hereby given that at Kaikoura Woolshed 3.30pm, 6pm Tarere Pa after such date the dealt with fairly and Nominations are open Situations Pilmers Road consistently. Brief introduction & MON 3.30pm, 6pm THE PROPRIETORS Executor and Trustee of for the election of two SYNCHRONIC (R13) Makauri, GISBORNE presentation Vacant OF HAKURENGA each estate proposes to The Trustees will parent representatives Tour farm by road SAT 8.15pm transfer or distribute the HIGH GROUND (R16) 5pm: Kai INCORPORATION consider an annual to the board of trustees. stopping at 3 areas. assets of the deceased donation fund prior to SR CONTRACTING SAT 1.15pm, 8.15pm 5.30pm SCHOLARSHIP All eligible voters will RSVP SUN 11.10am, 1.15pm among the parties each year’s Annual We have 10 vacancies Mihimihi/Karakia entitled thereto having receive a nomination Number attending for MON 1.15pm Financial assistance is General Meeting. The form and a notice for graders at our THE MARKSMAN (R13) 1. Apologies regard only to the claim catering & travel provided for the Trustees will endeavour calling for nominations Makaraka factory. SAT 1.40pm, 6.10pm, 2. AGM Minutes shareholder to under- of which the Executor to distribute up to 30% purposes. 8.30pm. SUN, MON - you can use this form Starting from 28.7.2021 take tertiary education or Trustee then has of the Trust’s annual All RSVPS can be 5 March 2021. 1.40pm, 6.10pm Matters Arising notice. In such event to nominate yourself or PROMISING YOUNG and or diploma surplus for the year. someone in your made by calling 3. Chair’s Report qualifications through the Executor or Trustee This distribution will BDO Gisborne Training provided. WOMAN (R18) community. 8-10 weeks work. TUE 8.15pm - Last Day! 4. Financial Report Polytechnics. will not in respect of the relate to the year (06) 869 1400 5. Confirmation of property so transferred If you need more $22.14 per hour THE DRY (M) To be eligible for the following the financial or emailing DAILY 3.30pm Trustees for each or distributed be liable nomination forms, (incl Hol. pay) scholarship the appli- result. [email protected] THE CROODS: A NEW block to any person of whose contact the school Phone Maulik AGE (PG) SAT, SUN Please note that cant must be a claim he did not have For a copy of the office. RSVP by no later than 11am, 3.45pm shareholder of the Donation Policy please Wednesday 3 March between 9-4pm shareholders in each notice at the time of such 022 645 0787 MON 3.45pm incorporation, a child of transfer or distribution. direct all enquiries to: Nominations close at 2021 block must meet noon on Sunday 4th ADVANCED SHOW!! separately to select a shareholder or grand- NAME child of a shareholder. BDO Gisborne Ltd April 2021. You may Nau mai, haere mai, COUSINS (PG) their Trustee rep- Edna May BATES PO Box 169 or Na LeRoy Pardoe WED 8.30pm DATE OF DEATH provide a signed can- resentative for the Please direct all 1 Peel Street didate statement and BOOK ONLINE NOW! Tahoka Trust enquiries for applica- 16 December 2020 Gisborne WHAREONGAONGA WWW.ODEONGISBORNE.CO.NZ OCCUPATION photograph with your 5 BLOCK TRUST 7pm: Karakia tion forms to: [email protected] nomination. Times may vary Whakakapi Married Woman Phone (06) 869 1400 SCHOLARSHIP subject to late changes THE SECRETARY The electoral roll is Chair Poua Puia Hakurenga Edward BIRTWISTLE Applications closes 31 held at the school and Financial assistance is Incorporation 29 August 2020 March 2021. can be viewed during available to undertake KAIAKO Gisborne District Council BDO Gisborne Retired normal school hours. tertiary education at a WHAREKURA - S Pohatu PANGARAU Limited Mark Ellison Chairperson of NZQA University or P O Box 169 or CLAPHAM As nominations are Tertiary Institute. (Ftte 0.5 Part-time, Te Awapuni Moana received, there will be a 1 Peel Street 6 January 2021 Trust Fixed-Term) Gisborne list of candidates’names To be eligible for the Retired Registered scholarship the app- Timata ā te wāhanga Surveyor kept at the school up Phone (06) 869 1400 until election day, licant must be a 2 ki te mutunga tau. Meetings Fax (06) 867 8533 Irene Elise FENTON Classifieds which you can view. shareholder of the E whai ake nei i ngā Applications must be in 15 December 2020 Phone Trust, a child or pukenga pangarau Retired Voting closes at 4pm on grandchild of a mo ngā tau 9 – 12 Meetings of the Council and its no later than Friday 869 0601 Friday 7th May 2021. Committees scheduled for March to be 30th April 2021. Jane Elizabeth HORNE shareholder of the me tōna mōhio anō PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC 8 January 2021 Signed Krista White Trust. ki ngā pepa NCEA. held at the Gisborne District Council. Piri mai kia a mātou Retired Dental Nurse Returning Officer Please direct all Thursday 4 March mēna ko koe tēnā, John Ihaia KINGI enquiries for applica- e kaingākau ana 9am Sustainable Tairāwhiti 14 December 2020 tion forms to: ki te reo Māori me Retired War Veteran Public Notices ōna tikanga ki Te Thursday 11 March THE SECRETARY Public Notices Ella Maureen Whareongaonga 5 Tairawhiti. 9am Wastewater Management McGOLDRICK Block Trust Tonoa ki tono@ 31 December 2020 HOLY TRINITY C/- BDO Gisborne Ltd horoutawananga. Wednesday 17 March NEW ZEALAND Retired PO Box 169 or school.nz . Ka kati MAORI COUNCIL 10am Audit & Risk Pamela Ann PICKETT CHURCH FAIR 1 Peel Street 5pm, Rāmere 19 The Māori committees 27 December 2020 Gisborne Maehe 2021. Thursday 18 March of the TAI RAWHITI Widow CHURCH HALL, DERBY STREET Phone (06) 869 1400 9am Council DISTRICT have called Siebolt Cornelis Fax (06) 867 8533 for their 2021 Triennial SATURDAY 6th MARCH POSTMA Applications must be in Meeting agendas and associated reports Elections. Details and 19 November 2020 dates below: 9am Start no later than Wednes- are available on our website two days Retired day 31st March 2021. before the scheduled meeting. This notice Hinemihi Marae Henry Patrick Handcrafted items, Posh & Pretty items, is given under the Local Government Monday, 8 March 2021, SEYMOUR 6pm Linen, Books, Cakes, Jams and Pickles, Situations Official Information and Meetings Act 24 December 2020 Plants and Produce, White Elephant, 1987. Venue: Hinemihi Retired Vacant Marae, 316 Ruataniwha Raffles, Children’s Activities, Road, Wairoa Kinloch SMITH Sausage Sizzle, Morning Teas KITCHEN HAND Contact: Michelle 14 October 2020 INTERESTED in driv- We are looking for McIIroy Viticulturist ing a taxi? Ph 0278 450 an energetic, reliable hinemihi316@ Patricia Mary Public Notices 742. person to join our www.gdc.govt.nz gmail.com STEWART team at The Vines Ruawaipu Marae 9 November 2020 Situations Restaurant. 15 Fitzherbert Street Saturday 13th March Retired GISBORNE COUNTRY Vacant Hours are Wednesday PO Box 747 Gisborne 4040 at 11am Valerie Elaine to Sunday, 10am to PHONE 06 867 2049 Venue: STORY-ANDREWS MUSIC AWARDS 4pm. EAST COAST RESIDENTS 0800 653 800 Ruawaipu Marae 11 December 2020 NEIL ANDERSON Duties include some EMAIL [email protected] Ilminister Intermediate Gym Ruawaipu/ Married Woman DECORATING food preparation, Rangitukia rohe Marjorie Anne Auditions: Saturday 6th Marchstarting We are seeking an dishes and cleaning. Tikitiki THOMAS 8am experienced painter Can be a busy Contact: Barney Tupara 21 January 2021 to join our established Frequency Discount 027 710 6452 position, and an Retired Adults: $8 Children: $2 team. integral part of the Repeat your line advertisement on Hiruharuma Marae Particulars of claims Applicant must have kitchen system. consecutive days to take advantage of Saturday, 13 March should be sent to: Finals: Sunday 7th, 1pm at 11am at least 3 years’ ex- For more information our3 frequency discounts NOLANS perience in interior please call or email: Venue: Waiapu Road Adults: $15 Children: $5 1 SOLICITORS and exterior painting. ph 869 0601 Ruatoria P O BOX 1141 Melissa Murphy Contact: GISBORNE GUEST ARTIST: ZANDRIA TAARE Call or message 027 322 5036 Irihapeti Reedy 027 683 3332 thevines@ 2 021 854 620 All welcome for more details xtra.co.nz The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS 23 Situations Vacant Situations Situations Vacant Situations Vacant Vacant PART-TIME GARDENER A part-time position has become available for a motivated and energetic person to ENTRY LEVEL join the team carrying out a gardening CHEF/COOK role working within newly established We have an perennial gardens in a stunning setting, Health Consumer Service Trust opportunity for either 25kms South of Gisborne. (www.healthcomplaints.co.nz) an experienced Chef/ Cook or someone The successful applicant must: who is thinking of a ASSOCIATE REQUIRED career in hospitality, • Have people skills and a be good The Trust is an independent, community to come and join our communicator. based service that supports consumers team at the Rivers. • Be prepared to work within a team and who have a complaint about the health The position is in the be flexible in relation to seasonal care service they have received. salad, dessert and duties within the garden. Support Worker larder section. Hours • Have some knowledge of plants and/or Applicants need: of work are flexible worked in previous jobs with plants. and we are happy to Are you looking to make a real difference in your community? •฀ Excellent฀communication฀skills. provide full training • Have a high level of integrity, be •฀ A฀knowledge฀and฀empathy฀for฀people฀ and support. The honest and reliable. HealthCare NZ are currently looking for passionate Support Workers to with health and disability concerns. position will however • This part-time role will be 3 days per assist clients living in their own homes and in the community. The work •฀ The฀ability฀to฀work฀independently฀and฀ include some evening week with days being flexible. may involve a variety of tasks including meal preparation, community and weekend work. within a team. Applicants must have a current NZ outings, personal cares (showering, toileting etc) and housework. •฀ The฀ability฀to฀work฀casual฀and฀flexible฀ To find out more please call or email: Residency. Accommodation on the What’s in it for you: hours (no more than 20 hours per property is not available. week). Melissa Murphy » Fully funded pathway to achieve NZQA qualifi cations •฀ Cultural฀sensitivity. 027 322 5036 Background checks will be carried out. » Pay equity rates between $20.50 - $25.50 per hour Therivers2009@ » Paid mileage between clients Closing฀ date฀ for฀ applications฀ is฀ xtra.co.nz Applications close Friday, 12th March Wednesday, March 10, 2021. 2021. What are we looking for: Please send cover letter and CV to Please send a covering letter with your » Attitude - a desire to help and support others [email protected] CV and references to vacancy@ » A valid driver’s licence and your own reliable transport nickshead.co.nz » Flexibility with shifts (it would be advantageous if you are available between 7:00-11:00am and for some weekend work) To discuss, contact Becky on 027 293 6981 or call into the HealthCare NZ offi ces at 108 Lowe Street, Gisborne. You can Situations Vacant also apply via our careers site: www.careers.healthcarenz.co.nz Situations Vacant HealthCare New Zealand CLINICAL SECRETARY Awhi te Tangata Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a healthcare organisation that gives back to its community and provides you with stimulating and challenging work? Then look no further. We have an opportunity for an experienced clinical Situations Vacant typist to join in our busy healthcare services. There is one full time permanent position and one fixed term position. Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Do you thrive in a busy, demanding environment? This could be the perfect job for you! St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School Student Liaison The ideal applicant will possess some of the following attributes: Gisborne • Proven keyboard skills demonstrating speed and accuracy with ability to proofread and self-correct. St. Mary’sSchool is looking for a committed Advisor x 2 • Previous experience with clinical typing is desirable. and enthusiastic person to join our team as Office Administrator. We seek a flexible and • Proven ability to work as part of a team. - • A knowledge of the Privacy Act, and the Health Information Privacy Code. adaptive person who has previous EIT Tairawhiti is seeking two Student Liaison Advisors • Proven knowledge of Windows based applications, with a willingness to administration and finance management experience. to join our Marketing and Liaison Team. The successful engage in professional development as processes move online. candidates will provide advice to current and prospective • An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and cultural awareness. 40 hours per week: 8am-5pm Monday - • students regarding programme offerings, promote EIT in Ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of medical terminology. Friday (School Term Time Only). - • Excellent oral and written communication skills. the Tairawhiti community, and provide general support • Time management and organisation skills, with an ability to effectively Key jobs will include: to the marketing team. Based in Gisborne these are prioritise work ensuring attention to detail. • Applicants must be proficient in Dictaphone typing with a good knowledge • General administration duties permanent full-time roles. • Finance management (Xero, Banking, of medical terminology. You will also have: • You are an experienced, quick and accurate typist. Accounts, Audit preparation) • You have exceptional spelling and grammar and are passionate about the • Use of Novopay / ED Pay (payroll) „ Experience and/or qualifications in marketing, quality of your work. • Web-based Student Management System promotion and/or stakeholder engagement • You are able to work well both independently and collaboratively in order to • Uniform ordering and sales „ Excellent communication and IT skills meet timeframes/achieve goals. • Sickbay • You are positive, keen to learn and have a high attention to detail. • Pastoral care „ Demonstrated commitment to customer focus and Hauora Tair awhiti- is Gisborne’s largest hospital and has recently created a new The new Office Administrator will be satisfaction and ability to provide high quality, friendly vision to create a ‘healthier Tair awhiti- by working together’. We also uphold our honest, reliable, committed and be able to service within deadlines WAKA values so come join our waka and be part of this exciting movement. show initiative whilst managing their own „ High level of interpersonal skills, both face to face and To review the job description, please visit our website time and workload. He/she will have good www.hauoratairawhiti.org.nz interpersonal skills, be able to work and via other mediums (social media, phone etc) communicate positively with others, like „ Initiative and the ability to work independently in For further information about this opportunity, please contact Lynsey Bartlett being around children, maintain at [email protected] confidentiality and have a willingness and promoting EIT to students and the community Applications close: 5 March 2021. ability to support the Special Catholic „ The flexibility to work around promotion and Character of our school. organisation activity as required You must pass a police check to be eligible The ability to work and contribute positively in a team to work in a school setting. environment is critical to your success in this role. Start date 22nd March 2021 or by negotiation. Applications close Thursday, 4 March 2021. For a job To apply for this position please email or description and to apply please visit Jobs@EIT on our phone the school to request an application website. Apply online www.hauoratairawhiti.org.nz pack and job description. Helen McGuigan (Principal) [email protected] or phone 06 868 8332 The District Health Board of Gisborne/Tairawhiti Applications close Friday 5th March at www.eit.ac.nz 12pm. 24 CLASSIFIEDS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 Situations Situations HOME & LEISURE Firewood Readers FARMING AT YOUR SERVICE Health and Vacant Vacant Bargains Therapy Firewood MANUKA GOLD Livestock Adult GOLF trundler, 10 golf MASSAGE 4 ACTIVE MEN NGATAPA SCHOOL FARM GENERAL WOODSTOCK 2yrs BUS DRIVER HAND clubs, good cond, $140. Entertainment VERY experienced, BUY now, 2m3 Pine dry. 027 455 3722. Iona school blazer, HAY for sale. Ph 0274 Required to drive our Fulltime or part-time. skilled masseur, full $150, 4m3 $280, 6m3 brown, size 14, $20. Ph 743 101. ASIAN lady, pro- body, 1½ hour sensual 12 seater van approx $420, 8m3 $550. Fruit and 021 049 7148. 15 hours per week - 35 min from Gisborne. fessional massage, good sessions, hands only. Manuka, 2m3 $300, Produce service, in/out calls. Ph Friendly, trustworthy mornings & afternoons. Tidy 1 bedroom cottage 4m3 $580. 862 8876. NEAR new Ps4 & JVC available. Horticulture 022 473 2904. service (specialising in All enquiries please www.macsfirewood.co.nz 50", $650. Ph/text 021 the bi-curious). Good email office@ngatapa. Please contact Ted on EATING GRAPES 257 3372. rates. Enjoy your body school.nz (06) 867 1313 GUM, Manuka, Macro- ORCHARDS capa, Old man pine. READY now. 154 NUTRI Ninja 2-in-1 more. Adam, 021 176 www.thefirewoodguy.nz Tucker Road. Open baking set, unused, WANTED FOR 2672. 8.30am-5.30pm, 7 days. blender used, with MANAGEMENT manuels, $70 ono. Experienced in Situations Vacant GOLDEN QUEEN Breville microwave, managing kiwi and Frequency Discount Situations PEACHES now avail- large, $30; Zip cordless apple orchards in Repeat your line advertisement on kettle + 2 bases, $25. Gisborne. Vacant able. Hurry while they consecutive days to take advantage of last. Teesdale Orchard, Bedside drawers, 4 tier, Please contact: white, $15. Genuine our3 frequency discounts Back Ormond Rd. Open DEPOT MANAGER enquiries only. Ph 863 X Fruit Management 1 7 days. Eftpos avail- ph 869 0601 able. 1976. [email protected] We have a position for or 021 0254 0548 an energetic Depot ROTARY hoe, culti- 2 Manager to manage our KUMARA PYO, $3kg vator, Masport, old busy transport depot. Sat & Sun, 8am-3pm, model, hardly used, POROU ARIKI KAHUI AKO Applicants must have a on Salesyard Rd, just recently serviced, not PROPERTY Class 4 licence and past the Jolly Stock- used since, $495. Ph LEARNING SUPPORT transport experience. man. Bring your own 027 647 3531. 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38353-01 28 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 Bridge results

MONDAY, February 22 — Summer Pairs 3 North/South East/West Stephen Francks, Amanda Matthews 60.76 Carolyn McMurray, George Maclachlan 58.33 Glenys Evans, Beverley Evans 58.33 Pamela Clay, Mark Fleming 51.98 Diana Styche, Joy Marden 53.47 Yvonne Waide, Sally Knight 51.59 WEDNESDAY, February 24 — Summer Pairs 3 (Howell movement) Michelle England, Ann McCombe 69.52 Trish Corson, Sally Knight 59.58 Bobby Thomson, Margaret Amor 57.50 Roger Hayward, Sue Hayward 52.86 Sue Beedie, Hazel Griffin 51.67 Joy Marden, Diana Styche 50.95 THURSDAY, February 25 — Summer Pairs 3 (Howell movement) Tracy Clayton, Hans van der Kuijl 59.52 Mark Fleming, Sandra Bryon 55.36 Vicki Nickerson, Margot Searle 54.17 Beverley Evans, Gretchen Ivess 52.60 Vicki Taylor, Ann McCombe 51.79 Anne Roberts, Raewynne Cook 50.60 FRIDAY, February 26 — Summer Pairs 3 North/South East/West BMX SPEEDSTERS: Frontrunners Jordan Fenwick (411) and Claire Ellmers (449) lead Robin Corson, Beryll Preston 57.44 Ann McCombe, Trish Corson 67.26 Asha McKnight (426, back) and Cory Carpendale (410, obscured) over a rise on the Sally Knight, Pippa Williams 57.14 Margaret Amor, Betty Gemmell 62.20 BMX track. Picture supplied Diana Styche, Glenys Evans 56.25 Sue Hayward, Roger Hayward 52.38 Riders back on track for build-up to nationals BMX kids with new rider Jonny Hancock, who Twelve to 13 Nepia. Jason Lasenby mixed it up with bagged himself a few wins. Arlo Fenwick Jordan Fenwick was points leader the quick guys, ahead of Glenn Wells. RACING has resumed at the Gisborne was hot on his tail, followed by Kaitlyn for this group on the day but was made Women BMX Club’s Lytton Road track as the Wells and Pippa Spence. to work for it by a hard-charging Cory Ruby-Anne Smith topped the women’s build-up for the nationals continues. Ten to 11 Carpendale. Claire Ellmers was right in racing, narrowly beating Sherilyn Anderson Striders Reef Hillman took the top spot this the mix and Asha McKnight rounded out and Kyla Newton. Tina Thompson rode Emily Wells, Seth Hancock and Frankie week with Reave and Asher Nepia- the field. well to round out the group. Fraser had a good evening on their bikes Anderson and Brad O’Connell-Bacon Sixteen-plus male Club racing is every Tuesday night with five good motos. keeping the racing close and exciting. Rockie Ellmers showed that training from 5.30pm. All updates on racing are Six to seven Jade Ellmers and Maz Truuts rounded pays off as he topped the male group, found on the Gisborne BMX Facebook Jax Nepia-Anderson took on the big out the field. finishing ahead of Tim Smith and JT page. New riders are always welcome. THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY Monday, March 1, 2021 SUDOKU CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 27; Kesha, 34; Lupita Nyong'o, 38; Ron Howard, 67. Happy Birthday: Getting along with others will be half the battle throughout 2021. You don't SUDOKU is a logic puzzle made have to become a follower to keep the peace. A strong will and attitude, up of 81 squares on a 9x9 grid. coupled with nurturing and giving others the freedom to do as they please, To solve the puzzle, each row, will encourage better and lasting relationships and give you the right to pursue what makes you happy. Your numbers are 4, 11, 16, 21, 28, 35, 43. column and 3x3 grid within the ARIES (March 21-April 19): larger grid must end up containing Do what you can; keep moving forward. Call out to people who can help you each number from 1 to 9, and make a professional change. A partnership will lead to a new opportunity and each number can only appear a chance to fulfill a long-term goal. Invest in your future. 3 stars once in a row, column or box. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A sudoku grid has a single Consider every angle of a situation you face before you speak up. Getting unique solution, which can be your facts straight and keeping your emotions out of the equation will help reached without using guesswork. you navigate your way through a transition that can affect your reputation or position. 3 stars SOLUTION IN NEXT PUBLICATION. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate on gathering knowledge, making preparations and reaching out to people who share your interests and goals. Look for opportunities that will stabilize your finances without jeopardizing your reputation. Truth matters, and your future depends on what you have to offer. 5 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): DOUBLE CROSSWORD No 11,229 Spend money on items that add to your convenience or help you gain ground financially, professionally or contractually. Having a plan in place CRYPTIC CLUES that will separate you from the competition is crucial if you want to advance. Romance and self-improvement are favored. 2 stars ACROSS DOWN LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): 7. It forms a ring in two 1. A miss in Listen, but don't let someone talk you into something that doesn't fit your schedule. Discipline, education and partnering with people who share your ways (5) business (6,4) beliefs and concerns will be necessary if you expect to get ahead. Shared 8. Conscientious 2. It’s charitable to give expenses are not in your best interest. 4 stars to its benefit (5) objection (7) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 3. Turn pale - possibly Take care of your responsibilities before you move on to guilty pleasures. 9. Hold me back and being guilty (4) You'll enjoy your downtime more if you have nothing hanging over your head stay (7) 4. Value fools to a worrying you. Make special arrangements with someone you love, and enjoy point (6) the moment. 3 stars 10. Brave emblem (5) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 5. A note of whimsy? (8) 12. They promised good, Make a point to get things done, even if you face distractions. Refuse to let 6. Grave words for those anyone push you around, take advantage of you financially or back you into but bring none (5,5) that are late (7) a corner regarding a contract. Stick to your plans, and finish what you start. 15. Explains something 11. Support for a 3 stars the printer set all player (5,5) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 13. Stopped sorting out Behind the scenes, activities will offer insight into what's to come. Look over wrong (10) your choices and use what's available to come up with something original. retreads (8) 18. Seems to make Fixing up your space to suit your needs will encourage you to do a better job. 14. Wasting a prize 3 stars appearances (5) perhaps (7) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): 19. Don’t agree it could be 16. It is inclined to support Call on acquaintances to help you get something you want to pursue started. dangerous (4,3) overhead Make your objective your priority. Keep anyone who tries to interfere at arm's length. Opportunity begins with you; stick to your plans. 4 stars 21. He should be fit to development (6) 17. The directors don’t CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): SOLUTIONS TO Refuse to let your emotions take over when discipline and facts are required Quick Crossword answers revise the tale (7) sound very keen (5) PUZZLE 11,228 22. Her calling is a if you plan to advance. Approach your peers and family with direct questions also fit the large grid 20. Lots may be and concerns, and you'll figure out the best way to get what you want. 2 stars QUICK dangerous one (5) missing (4) ACROSS: 1 Flautists; 8 Rue; AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): 9 For instance; 11 Reserve; Take care of money matters and problems that involve institutions swiftly and 12 Eject; 13 System; 15 Recent; QUICK CLUES with proper documentation to avoid future setbacks. Don't trust anyone to 17 Drive; 18 Pegasus; 20 Alter do the work that you're responsible for. Update contracts or licenses to suit course; 22 Cut; 23 Retaliate. ACROSS DOWN trends. 5 stars DOWN: 2 Leo; 3 Tenor; 4 Settee; 7. Water- 1. Opponent (10) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): 5 Sincere; 6 Predecessor; Give back to those who have helped you, and you'll gain respect and a better 7 Meditates; 10 Resuscitate; nymph (5) 2. Scriptures (5) relationship with people you can count on moving forward. A change of plans 11 Residence; 14 Elector; 8. Side by side (7) 3. Verge (4) will allow you to spend more time with someone you love. 3 stars 16 Spirit; 19 Growl; 21 Set. Birthday Baby: CRYPTIC 9. Illness (7) 4. Overcome (6) ACROSS: 1 Scratched; 8 Ego; 5. Motion (8) You are flexible, persuasive and resourceful. You are thoughtful and 9 Well-endowed; 11 Heave to; 10. Danger (5) innovative. 6. Obstruction (7) 12 Guide; 13 Scions; 15 Fright; 12. Rudeness (10) 17 Might; 18 Imprint; 20 Opera 11. Writing (10) singer; 22 Eel; 23 Sceptical. 15. Priceless (10) DOWN: 2 Cue; 3 There; 13. Chimera (8) 18. Prongs (5) 4 Hudson; 5 Dowager; 14. Nightfall (7) STAR RATINGS 6 Wedding ring; 7 Hottentot; 19. Prop (7) 16. Assimilate (6) FIVE STARS: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold. 10 Leading role; 11 Hush money; FOUR STARS: You can pretty much do as you please. It’s a good time to start new projects. 14 Nutmegs; 16 Pirate; 19 Point; 21. Height line (7) 17. Uneven (5) THREE STARS: If you focus your efforts, you will reach your goals. 21 Era. TWO STARS: You can accomplish a lot, but don’t rely on others for help. 22. Wrath (5) 20. Drama (4) ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts. Work behind the scenes or read a good book. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 SPORT 29 Hoop differential separates top pairs CROQUET A SUPERIOR hoop differential won Robyn Chaffey and Dave Newton the Barry Memorial Croquet Club’s golf croquet handicap doubles tournament. Five pairs took part, arranged so that high- and low-handicap players were in pairs together. The competitive nature of the clubmates was apparent early on in the round robin, with only a couple of hoops proving the difference in results in the first three rounds. First-round winners were Christine McCullough and Jenny Barns-Graham, and Ross Thomson and Muriel McMillan. While McCullough and Barns- DOUBLES WINNERS: Robyn Chaffey and Dave Newton went Graham continued on their from strength to strength after a second-round loss to win Barry winning way in the second round Memorial Croquet Club’s golf croquet doubles tournament. Thomson and McMillan didn’t. Newton and Chaffey lost Newton and Chaffey were David Stevenson, Gavin Loudon their second-round game, then declared winners because of and Hamish Campbell played LOOKING GOOD: Peter Andrew (Agfirst) shows good technique went from strength to strength, their superior hoop differential well all night but some had and Graham Atkins (Sunshine Tigers) ponders his next move in the winning their remaining games. of 6 to 3. the benefit of playing in earlier mercantile golf croquet competition. Pictures supplied After a bad start in Round years, which gave them an edge. 1, Chris Newton and Maurice ROUND 1 of the three-round The Sunshine Tigers four of player) on the night was Van Sunshine Tigers and Agfirst Allan looked promising. The won 2021 Jenny Virtue Twilight Peter Findon, Barbara Baillie, Wyk, who ended up with a will have more players for the their second and third games Mercantile Golf Croquet David Kirkpatrick and Graham creditable 17 points. It was the remaining two rounds and are but faltered in their last, which Competition was completed at Atkins were second with a score first time he had played, and he confident they will knock over pushed them out of the prize Barry Memorial Croquet Club. of 50 and in third place were the showed great skill in running Ball Knockers. Teams have money. Ball Knockers won relatively Agfirst team of Peter Andrew, the hoops and defeating his vacancies for several more The final results were close. easily, with a team score of 63, Marlene Turei, Pip McCulloch opponents. players so if anyone is interested Newton and Chaffey and based on the performance of the and Tracy Lloyd, with a score of Those taking part enjoyed in playing the next two Tuesday McCullough and Barns-Graham top four players in the team. 42. themselves and are looking nights they should email had three wins apiece. However, The players Jacques Van Wyk, The MVP (most valuable forward to the next round. [email protected].

MEN’S TEAM, back (from left): Steve Goldsbury, Ricky Miller, Paul Harrison, Leighton WOMEN’S TEAM, back (from left): Jasmine Merrick, Bobbie Beattie, Lyn Trueman, Shanks, George Vaotuua, Mick Maunder and Jamey Ferris. Front: Ben Elkington, Tanya Harrison and Dianne Phillips. Front: Lucy Shanks, Paige Richter, Dayvinia Mills, William Murray, Boon McIlroy, July Williams and Ben Brown. Pictures supplied Sharon Olsen, Anita Vaotuua and Carol Hawes. Harrison and Shanks shine for GEC team BOWLS By Crackerjack Richter and Lucy Shanks (Kahutia); Anita Vaotuua (Poverty Bay); Jasmine GISBORNE-East Coast bowlers Paul Merrick (Te Karaka); and Sharon Olsen Harrison and Leighton Shanks won the (Tolaga Bay). Selector/manager: Bobbie men’s pairs section of the Octagonal Beattie. Bowls Tournament on the Kapiti Coast One of the most thrilling games was this month. in the singles between Gisborne-East They won five out of seven games in a Coast’s Jamey Ferris and 20-year-old tournament that also drew teams from Wellington bowler Seamus Curtin. Wairarapa, Manawatu, Whanganui, Ferris led 14-8 but Curtin slowly lifted Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Taranaki and his game and won the game 25-17. the Kapiti Coast. Ferris played some outstanding bowls Overall, the Gisborne men’s team and beat some seasoned players to finish finished fifth with 13 wins, a differential fourth in the men’s singles section of the of 133 and 450 points. tournament. The women’s team finished sixth with In the men’s pairs, Harrison and 11.5 wins, a minus-52 differential and Leighton Shanks seemed to complement 430 points. each other’s play. The men played at Central Levin Shanks brought to the tournament his Bowling Club and the women, at vast experience of indoor bowls, which Paraparaumu Beach Bowling Club. transferred well to the lawn version of During the three-day tournament, the game. some terrific bowls, intense competition, TOP PAIR: Paul Harrison (left) and Leighton Shanks played as a pair in the Octagonal Experience in indoor bowls also stood and wonderful spectator support were Bowls Tournament on the Kapiti Coast this month, and finished first in the men’s Lucy Shanks, Leighton’s sister, in good evident. pairs section. Picture supplied stead for the tournament. Bowls Gisborne-East Coast team She and Dayvinia Mills made a great members were — Vaotuua and William Murray (Kahutia); Selector: Ben Brown. pair and finished fourth in the women’s Men: Jamey Ferris, Boon McIlroy, Ricky Mick Maunder and Ben Elkington Women: Tanya Harrison, Dayvinia pairs. Miller and Paul Harrison (Gisborne (Tolaga Bay); and July Williams (Te Mills, Dianne Phillips, Carol Hawes Well done to all the Gisborne-East Bowling Club); Leighton Shanks, George Karaka). Manager: Steve Goldsbury. and Lyn Trueman (Gisborne); Paige Coast men’s and women’s teams. 30 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 Second gold for Kapene SURF LIFESAVING by Murray Robertson for the Gisborne clubs said. There were some strong performances A SECOND gold medal to Waikanae’s yesterday in the heats and semifinals of Chloe Kapene and a first in her first New the diamond (board and swim) races. Zealand “Oceans” junior championships Ella Sutton, of Midway, won her for Midway’s Lilla Hain were highlights diamond semifinal to advance to the for Gisborne at Mt Maunganui yesterday. final of the u13 event as did Kapene, of Kapene added the under-14 beach Waikanae. sprint title to the run-swim-run gold she Riversun Wainui’s Charlie Keepa won on Day 1, Thursday. finished third in her u13 Diamond semi Dawson Building Midway speedster to make the final, along with Midway’s Lilla Hain won the gold medal in the Emily Petro, under-11 beach sprint. Austin Fergus, of Midway, qualified Georgie Beaufoy, from Kaiaponi Farms for the diamond finals, too, with a third Waikanae, won the bronze in the u12 placing in his semifinal in the u14 boys’ girls’ beach sprint. event. Surf conditions were testing for the The u14 board and tube rescue events youngsters yesterday, at a metre, but the are on today, along with the beach flags, waves were tipped to get bigger today. and the Gisborne contingent, 42 of them, “Competitors from all three clubs should do well. AMONG THE MEDALS: Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club member Chloe Kapene, here handled the surf really well yesterday, The district will be well represented in competing in the board in the Gisborne junior surf lifesaving champs, won gold in the and we should see them do that again in the board, surf race and diamond finals under-14 beach sprint at Oceans ’21 yesterday. File picture by Paul Rickard the bigger conditions today,” a spokesman tomorrow. Crusaders not at their SPORTS BRIEFS Festive spirit for athletics GISBORNE Girls’ High School students got into the festive spirit of their athletic sports day on the Rectory field this week. best but defence tells Students dressed up in house colours and supported each other. The 100-metre races were popular, with lots RUGBY by Liam Napier, NZME The Highlanders recovered from the this time the lineout, the Crusaders of students taking part either competitively or opening onslaught, with 15 penalties effortlessly gave Reece space to work his socially. NEW season, same Crusaders does not and two yellow cards from the Crusaders magic, Bryn Hall snaffling his centring All field events were competitive, with displays quite tell the full story. keeping the contest alive. kick to establish a 14-0 lead. of sporting spirit. The defending champions were far from The locals were denied a 66th-minute Ill discipline proved the major issue for Highlight of the day for many was the class their polished best in the first match of Patelesio Tomkinson try, with the TMO the Crusaders. Seven infringements — relays, where students surrounded the track and Super Rugby Aotearoa 2.0 against the ruling a dubious knock-on at a previous three in a row for offside — were enough cheered on their classmates. Highlanders in Dunedin — and still got ruck, replays hardly showing a clear and for referee Ben O’Keeffe to send Ethan House chants created an atmosphere of school the job done, 26-13, with relative ease obvious mistake. Blackadder to the bin, sparking the spirit in what head of sport Arna Majstrovic despite conceding two yellow cards. Ultimately, though, the Highlanders Highlanders revival. described as “a successful day for mana wahine” The second-half attack was particularly could not break down the staunch Shannon Frizell and Marino Mikaele- (women of strength). scrappy from the Crusaders, as wayward Crusaders defence. They also squandered Tu’u, in combination in the back row, led School athletic champions — passing and sloppy handling crept in numerous chances with botched crossfield the way with powerful carries for the Junior: Kaylee Doole Baker. with fatigue to stifle possession. kicks and their malfunctioning lineout Highlanders that brought the impetus for Intermediate: Samara McLeod. But with world-class defence, you don’t proving costly. their response. Senior: Manaia Beach. need to be perfect. Under the roof, the Highlanders opened Mikaele-Tu’u, with speed off the back Four tries to two the Crusaders scored, the season with a stirring haka, much to of the scrum, delivered front-foot ball that Durant to miss All-Star game racing out to a 14-0 lead before needing the Zoo’s delight during O-week, but the allowed Aaron Smith to whip a superb NEW YORK — Kevin Durant will be out through a 72nd-minute try from replacement Crusaders dominated the first quarter to cut-out ball back to the blindside where the All-Star break because of a hamstring injury, hooker Brodie McAlister to finish off the lead 14-0 inside 18 minutes. Frizell waited in the corner. sidelining the Brooklyn Nets star from a game for Highlanders. First through defensive line speed, the Mitchell Hunt and Jona Nareki next which he was chosen to serve as a captain. Yet it was defence that set the tone Crusaders swarmed the Highlanders combined, the latter skipping around The Nets said Friday after a routine follow-up throughout — the way the Crusaders attack, picking off runners at will, driving Crusaders midfielder Dallas McLeod and MRI on Durant’s left hamstring, it was determined nullified the favoured Highlanders maul them back and reading backdoor plays to put Connor Garden-Bachop in on his he needed additional recovery time. — AP epitomising their forward strength. perfection. debut. With their set-piece proficiency, the The Crusaders set piece, thanks to Hunt couldn’t knock over the sideline Henderson out for a month ruthless Crusaders tight five steamrolled their All Blacks-laden pack, consumed conversions but his strike just after the LIVERPOOL — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp the Highlanders scrum all evening long. the Highlanders scrum on several break reduced the deficit to one point. remains hopeful that the club captain Jordan Outside their dominant pack, where occasions, with Joe Moody leading the Tomkinson’s non-try proved the Henderson will play again this season despite Codie Taylor led the way, wings Leicester charge and Sam Whitelock and Scott Highlanders’ last shot at a bonus point being ruled out for at least a month after surgery. Fainga’anuku and Sevu Reece were Barrett delivering second-row power. after the Crusaders kicked away. The key midfielder, who’s been treated for a highly prominent. Fainga’anuku used his Moody was, however, fortunate to A late Barrett yellow card will serve groin problem, will miss a minimum of five club power off first receiver and swallowed escape a yellow card early after lashing as a reminder of the glaring area the matches, plus England’s World Cup qualifiers Richie Mo’unga crossfield kicks, while out with his open palm to the face of Jack Crusaders must improve, but another against San Marino, Albania and Poland in late Reece savoured his roaming commission Regan in retaliation for the Highlanders satisfying southern derby victory is March. to pop up all over the park and finish one lock holding his jersey. nothing to scoff at in the first match of “The best-case scenario, I don’t know,” Klopp classy second-half try in the corner. Once on the front foot, the Crusaders this campaign. said. New Zealand derbies were nearly all flicked into attack mode. Not with the “It’s not a quick one but we hope there is still closely fought in the inaugural SRA usual suspects, though, with Whitelock CRUSADERS 26 (Codie Taylor, Bryn Hall, a possibility for him to play a few games this season, and if this opening match is any providing the slick short ball to send Sevu Reece, Brodie McAlister tries; Richie season.” gauge, that theme will continue in 2021. Taylor bursting through a brilliant line Mo’unga 3 con) Henderson’s absence reduces further Klopp’s For now at least, the Crusaders remain and showing pace to beat the fullback to HIGHLANDERS 13 (Shannon Frizell, options at centreback as he had been covering standard setters — this their seventh open the scoring for the season. Connor Garden-Bachop tries; Mitchell Hunt pen) that position in the absence of Virgil van Dijk, Joe straight victory over the Highlanders. From their impeccable set piece, HT: 14-10. Gomez, Joel Matip and Fabinho. — PA Loss must galvanise England says coach CRICKET by Rory Dollard, PA channels. “You look at the guys we’ve got in again, but the unknown quantity of the “We will be talking about certain things there — your Popes, Crawleys, Sibleys. As pink ball will at least be removed from AHMEDABAD — England head coach behind the scenes. Joe and I have to have tough as it is at the moment, hopefully the equation with the game taking place Chris Silverwood wants to see his side a sit-down, have a conversation and see this will galvanise them,” he said. in regular daylight hours. use the stinging two-day loss to India to where we go with it,” Silverwood said, “When they do get on flat surfaces, Off-spinner Dom Bess was dropped stiffen their resolve. without elaborating. better surfaces, it will make them even for Moeen Ali in Chennai and remained Silverwood saw his side bowled out “I’m not saying we’ve just got to accept more hungry and desperate to make sure on the sidelines on a pitch where Root’s twice in less than 80 overs at the crease, things, I’m just saying at this moment in they get runs. part-timer off-breaks scooped up five mustering a grim total of 193 in their two time I’ve not got anything to add.” “When we travel to other countries, wickets for eight runs. innings on an Ahmedabad pitch that he He was happier to open up about what such as Australia, hopefully if they get “He (Bess) is in contention. He was left holds clear misgivings about. he hoped his players could take out of themselves in they’ll get greedy and go out and Mo played in the second test; he Like captain Joe Root, he would not their fastest test defeat in 100 years. big. This experience will just harden was given a break,” Silverwood said. be drawn into a direct critique of the Having been taken down by Axar Patel them towards that.” “He was left out of this one because of extreme spinning conditions but he did and Ravichandran Ashwin in the last two In the short-term, England have three potential movement we could have got make it clear the case was not considered matches, Silverwood wants his top order extra days in the bubble to prepare for out of the pink ball. All the evidence was closed for England, who could yet opt to hold the memory tight and use it as chapter two in Ahmedabad. that it moved in training, in the middle to pursue the matter through official motivation. Spin is likely to be the order of the day and the nets.” The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, February 27, 2021 SPORT 31 Latest weapon a traditional sail SAILING by Chris Rattue, NZ Herald Under the AC75 rules, teams were allowed to use a jib and large Code Zero TEAM New Zealand have unveiled their along with the mainsail. latest weapon, a sail that could sink Luna But the Code Zero, designed for foiling, Rossa’s America’s Cup hopes in light airs. was abandoned without ever being used Experts are surmising the large, in anger because of its very narrow wind traditional style of sail forward of the range. Nothing stands still in the big- mast would enable Te Rehutai to keep money, high-tech world of America’s Cup battling towards the finish line if the sailing, however. wind was so light she could not stay on The winds tend to lighten on the the foils. Waitemata Harbour at this time of year. TNZ did not reply when approached America’s Cup races only go ahead if an for a comment about the latest potential average wind speed of 6.5 knots, over five addition to their weaponry. minutes, is reached before the race. Once But bad memories from an abandoned a race starts it continues no matter how race in San Francisco eight years ago low the wind drops. might have stirred their design creativity Robertson said there would be a lot of leading to the displacement sailing logistical issues to overcome in furling addition. and unfurling the new sail — which In 2013, Team New Zealand were would be no good upwind — during a heading for Cup victory in Race 13 of race. the final. But the race was abandoned But he described its appearance as because it exceeded the 40-minute limit, “interesting”. and Oracle Team USA went on to score Race director Iain Murray said he a miraculous comeback victory from 8-1 had no knowledge of the new sail down. but was sure it would meet any rule Sailing observers have told The New requirements. Zealand Herald they wondered what “There are very smart people at Team might be in the pipeline, after a crazy NOT-SO-SECRET WEAPON: Team New Zealand have unveiled a sail that could help New Zealand — they won’t be wasting Christmas Cup race between Team New them in light winds. Picture by Aidan Nicholas their time and money and energy on Zealand and Ineos Team UK during this something they might not be able to use regatta. teams might come up with to cover that A leading sailing identity confirmed in races,” he said. Team New Zealand were robbed of sort of situation. they had seen Team New Zealand on the “If there is any doubt they put it in for victory in that race, their massive lead “They would have asked ‘what could water with a new full-sized sail. confirmation.” counting for nothing after the boats were pull us downwind when we can’t foil?’ ” Another said it appeared to be made AUT Sailing Professor Mark Orams stranded in light airs and couldn’t satisfy said Robertson, who did not have first- of a traditional type of material, rather said this was the perfect time for Team the 45-minute time limit. hand knowledge of the new Team New than the carbon fibre used on the AC75s. New Zealand to unveil the sail with the World champion sailor Phil Robertson Zealand sail when talking to The New It has been seen operating along with the America’s Cup match starting on March 6, says he wondered at the time what the Zealand Herald. mainsail and jib. giving the Italians little time to match it.

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SAILING by Jack Malcolm New Zealand crew training and preparing for the 36th WHEN Louis Sinclair isn’t America’s Cup. foiling over the water in the It’s never easy, he says. Team New Zealand boat, he “It’s a big stint. Two years likes to spend time at the of work, then it comes down family home in Wairoa. to two weeks of sailing. It’s a Sinclair is an elite “grinder”, hard sport to be involved with, responsible for providing the all grind and not much ‘game human power to move the time’.” massive sails into the best Sinclair’s father was from position to catch the wind. New Zealand and his mother It will be his second was Antiguan. Half his America’s Cup campaign. childhood was spent in New He was part of the failed Zealand and the other half in Oracle Team USA defence in Antigua. Bermuda, 2017. “Antigua and New Zealand He has also competed in the are both home,” he said. Volvo Ocean Race. “I hold them equal in terms The feeling of being up on of my feeling of home.” the foils is like nothing else, As a sailor, Sinclair says he says. he’s happy being a grinder. “It’s definitely a shock. I He enjoys the ability to work remember the first time I went and stay fit and healthy at the on a foil boat. It’s amazing same time. how steady and stable it is. “We’re at the gym twice a It’s pretty quiet and three day, it’s an athlete’s role and times the speed (of a normal very physical.” sailboat).” At 29, he believes he’s not Sinclair got into competitive yet at his physical peak and sailing while living and continues to improve. working on the Caribbean “I’ve been getting better my island of Antigua on a whole career . . . I’m happy commercial racing boat that with where I’m at.” offered tours and experiences The America’s Cup gets to tourists. That was before he under way on March 6, with turned professional. up to 13 races in a first-to “The main thing is -seven-wins format scheduled perseverance to stick with the to conclude on March 15. sailing,” he said. “You need to Coverage of the event will get lucky and have the skill.” be live on TVNZ and online ELITE GRINDER: Team New Zealand grinder Louis Sinclair likes to spend time at the family home in Wairoa He’s spent the past two through America’s Cup social when he is not with the crew on America’s Cup duty. Emirates Team New Zealand picture years with the Emirates Team media.

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