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Dame Anne Salmond (main picture) has been named in today’s New Year’s Honours List as a Member of the Order of . Other local recipients are Inspector Sam Aberahama (top right), Wayne Ngata (above, centre) and Vicki-Anne Heikell, all becoming members of the New Zealand Order of Merit, and Bill Burdett (above left), who receives a Queen’s Service Order. STORIES ON PAGES 4 AND 5 Dame Anne picture by Jane Ussher

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ARISE, SIR DAVE FLETCHER? DOBBYN: by Murray Robertson fringes of the R&V festival rural area around Waiohika NEW site and planned to cover a Estate to check their THE search for R&V wide area. outbuildings and generally YEAR’S festival-goer Fletcher Wong “We have about 40 people have a good look around their from was ramped involved in the search, own properties. up this morning as concern including police staff, SAR “We don’t know how far HONOURS grows for the teenager, who volunteers, Fletcher’s family, Fletcher may have walked has not been heard from in friends and others,” he said. from the venue and it would PAGES more than 48 hours. “We will also be using two be appreciated if rural 6, 8, 21 Police have again repeated drones to help with it. property owners in that area their plea for information “Fire and Emergency New could assist.” about his whereabouts. Zealand has supplied one of A missing person message Former Gisborne mayor the drones, along with some with a large photograph of and now Race Relations personnel.” Fletcher has been displayed Commissioner Meng Foon When last seen, Fletcher on screens around the festival last night posted on Facebook was wearing a black site since yesterday. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT asking for information on “our Champion-branded hooded Police, friends and PAGES 23-26 nephew”. sweatshirt, grey track pants Fletcher’s family have The 19-year-old was last and white Nike Air Force 1 concerns for his safety and seen walking out of the FLETCHER WONG shoes. ask anyone with information admissions area at the He had a black iPhone 10 about his whereabouts to festival site at around 2am on yesterday searched the cellphone with him. contact the police. Tuesday near-by Gray’s Bush area for Rhythm and Vines Anyone who has seen the No one has heard from him him without success and the organisers have been working missing teenager or has any since, including family and search was scaled up this closely with authorities in information which can help friends. morning. efforts to find him. can contact Gisborne police Police and Search and A SAR spokesman said Police have asked property directly or call the 105 Rescue (SAR) personnel they would search around the owners around the wider non-emergency number.

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Revitalise, recharge, rejuvenate REVIVE

DEEP FOREST: Joined by their videographer Wiktor Mrozik (right), Revive festival founders Sam (left) and Jock Barns-Graham (back) invite people to experience the lantern-lit Woodlands forest at the innovative, wellbeing-centred festival. Picture supplied by Mark Peters Like R&V, Revive is set in a vineyard Ana Mackay, the Revive schedule includes gathering a community to share three days of environment but brothers Jock and Sam opportunities to take part in events such wellness, music and yoga. YIN to Rhythm and Vines’ Yang, the Barns-Graham’s Woodlands-based festival site as breathwork and meditation, yoga beats, Bookings have picked up so the brothers inaugural, wellbeing-centred Revive festival has been prepared with two stages, lanterns African dance, sound healing, and tantra urge people to get tickets now before they sell starts here on Saturday. woven from vines, sunflower plantations, a meditation. out. The innovative, alcohol-free, all-inclusive hand-woven bamboo yoga room, and glamping Fire dancers, light shows, food and drink “Set your intent to and cultivate a more “healing pot” of music, holistic health, yoga sites in the bush. stalls, and day and night markets will also be positive and uplifting year for you and your and fitness instructors, and food stalls could Along with musicians who include the part of the experience. family, says Jock. “Tickets are selling quickly well be the place to go to revitalise, recharge event’s headline act Nadia Reid, eclectic Driven by a dream to cultivate wellness now. We’ve started a bit of a community. We’re and rejuvenate after the frenzy of the festive indie-folk band Good Habits, Moses Mackay and wellbeing in their lives, Jock and Sam really excited.” season. of operatic pop trio Sol3 Mio and partner have spent the year building the festival and For more details visit revivefestival.co.nz Only one arrest as revellers’ good behaviour continues

POLICE were once again happy with “We’re happy with the behaviour of the “Not a single drink-drive prosecution lead up to the new year.” what they encountered on night two of patrons and there was only one arrest was necessary and we are certainly very St John staff and volunteers at R&V the R&V festival at Waiohika Estate and necessary overnight.” pleased with that. “We want to see that had another good night as well. hope to see that good behaviour continue. A festival-goer was arrested early this responsible behaviour continue tonight “No one had to go to hospital and One more arrest followed the single morning for disorderly behaviour. and tomorrow morning when the majority that’s always a good thing,” said St John arrest on day one of the three-day “That was it in terms of arrests last of festival-goers leave the district.” territory manager Shane Clapperton. festival. night, so that’s very pleasing.” Snr Sgt Aben said police also wanted “It was just another usual night for us. “It was another good night for us, with Snr Sgt Aben said a lot of motorists that same good behaviour across the Everyone worked hard, but we’re happy nothing significant to report,” said Senior coming and going from the festival venue entire district tonight. with how it went and hopefully that Sergeant Maui Aben. were breath-tested yesterday. “Look after each other tonight in the continues tonight.” LOOKING AHEAD Get your Gisborne Herald WISHING YOU A home-delivered HAPPY NEW YEAR

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FATHER AND SON: David Parker and father Trevor look through a photo book of their family. Picture by Paul Rickard Five bundles of joy 60 years on by Jack Marshall

FIVE members of a prominent Gisborne family — three siblings and two of their cousins — last week celebrated a two-day period when all of them were 60 years of age. Although they could not get everyone together for a photo, the Parker family — who have owned and run Evans Funeral Services since the mid-1970s — wanted to share their feelgood story after the strange year it has been. “The 26th and 27th of December 2020 is a very special day for the extended Parker family, as five of us were all 60 years of age and we are all still alive,” said David Parker, one of the five. THREE FOR THE PRICE OF ONE: Avice Parker went into Wairoa Hospital on Six decades ago his parents — Avice December 28, 1959, to have her first child and left with three. Her sister-in-law had twins that same day but died, so Avice and husband Trevor took them in. Picture and Trevor Parker — went from having no NOT ONE, BUT TWO: Trevor and Avice kids in the house to five. Parker holding their unexpected twins Avice trained as a nurse in England —David and Lynne — increasing their with twins. in 25 pounds and bought a car.” and at the age of 19 came to New Zealand family to five children. Picture supplied On December 26, 1960, 363 days after The car was named Jasper, an anagram by ship — a six-week voyage — to help Raewyn was born, the Parkers welcomed of the first letters of the nurses’ names. answer the Government’s call for more Dods). David and Lynne (now Lynne Ralph) into “When the five girls would go down to nurses. In the room beside her and also in the world. the movies, I would take down a blanket She was posted to Wairoa Hospital labour that day was sister-in law, Barbara, Trevor and Avice suddenly found for Jasper and put it over the engine to where she met Trevor, a carpenter who the wife of Trevor’s brother Malcolm. themselves with five children under one- keep him warm,” said Trevor. had three brothers, all living in Wairoa. Barbara had twins — Barbara and year-old albeit briefly. “He was hard to start in the cold.” The pair met in circumstances that Debra (both now living in Napier) — but It made the front page of The Wairoa Seven months with five babies in the would significantly shape their funeral tragically died of a brain haemorrhage. Star newspaper. house proved too much for Avice and the services future. Trevor and Malcolm were busy bridge- Money was tight and there were no adopted twins were taken on by Trevor’s They were given the task of choosing building in the Ruakituri Valley. Malcolm disposable nappies back then. brother Rex and his wife June. mortuary tiles for the hospital while Avice was unable to look after motherless twins Friends put in to buy the Parkers a Trevor and Avice had a fourth child, was charge nurse and hit it off. by himself so Avice left hospital with three dryer. Ian, a year or so after the twins and the The pair married in Wairoa and their babies instead of one. “That year I was only allowed to buy family continued to live in Wairoa until relatively stress-free life as a child-free Back in those days there was the myth one dozen of beer for Christmas because 1975 when Trevor and Avice bought what couple included relaxing in Mahia and that a woman could not get pregnant that was all we could afford,” Trevor is now known as Evans Funeral Services, water-skiing on Wairoa River. while breastfeeding. Trevor proved that recalls and shifted to Gisborne. That all changed when Avice became theory well and truly wrong and “shot two The family did have a car, or technically, David said this story was the reason he pregnant and on December 28 1959, gave past the goalie”. one-fifth of a car. has so many godparents. birth to a daughter, Raewyn (now Raewyn Avice got pregnant again, unknowingly “Five nurses (including Avice) each put “There were just so many bums to wipe.” Courier one of three crashes ED for emergencies only THREE significant vehicle of the straight and crashes have kept the city’s crashed. emergency services busy in the past “One person in it suffered 24 hours. minor injuries,” a senior Gisborne The driver of a courier van en firefighter said. R&V festival-goers told route from Wairoa to Gisborne Just after 10pm last night police, escaped injury yesterday afternoon St John Ambulance and a FENZ RHYTHM and Vines festival-goers have people keep Gisborne Hospital Emergency when the vehicle left State appliance were called to Dalton been urged to call Three Rivers Medical before Department for emergencies only.” Highway 2 near Morere and rolled. Street in Kaiti where two cars had attending the hospital’s Emergency Department. Three Rivers Medical managing doctor Tom The crash happened at around collided. “In the last 24 hours we have had 30 people James said the practice was seeing up to 30 1.30pm at the top of Morere Hill. “Both vehicles left the road, from R&V come into the Gisborne Hospital people a day since the start of R&V, a of Police said the vehicle flipped and mounted the kerb and went Emergency Department,” a Hauora Tairawhiti normal GP consultations and out of town visitors. ended up upside down in a roadside through the front fence of a spokeswoman said. “We need to remind people with respiratory drain. property in the street,” a senior “Three of those people have been admitted symptoms — fever, cough, cold runny nose, “Fortunately the driver, who was firefighter who attended said. — two with fractured ankles and one (in a stable sore throat — that we can see them but we need the sole occupant of the van, was “One of the cars hit an 11Kv state) with drug psychosis. to see them in the isolation area cabin, and the not injured.” electricity switch-gear cabinet, and “Three Rivers Medical Centre, who welcome respiratory assessments come at no charge to the Arrangements were made to have moved it off its base.” visitors to town, have also been seeing people patient.” the van towed out of the drain later The occupants of both vehicles from R&V. Dr James said it was important for people to yesterday afternoon. had fled from the scene by the time “It is important people call Three Rivers first — know they did not need to pretend not to have At 9pm last night a vehicle left the emergency services arrived. don’t just turn up. Phone 0508 3RIVERS. symptoms, as they would still receive a full State Highway 2 near the end Police have an inquiry under way. “With the extra people in town it is important assessment in the isolation cabin. 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020

FAMILY NOTICES In Memoriam

ALICE MIAMI ‘Inspiring a deep sense of gratitude’ Deaths MAYNARD (nee Brown) each other. She also writes about climate change BIDDLE, Passed away DAME ANNE SALMOND and the restoration of rivers, forests and the Melanie Catherine 31st December 2006. ocean. (nee Martin). — At The As well as being a writer, Dame Anne has won Turangi, on 23rd Those we love don’t go away, they walk an international reputation as an environmental December 2020, after a thinker and speaker. short illness. In her 47th beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, TE TAIRAWHITI’S Dame Anne Salmond has She believes waterways are the lifeblood of year. Dearly loved wife been awarded the highest honour in the country the land and is involved in the Te Awaroa project of Warren, and very but always near. much loved only Still loved, still missed, — The Order of New Zealand. to restore 1000 rivers by 2050. daughter of Bas and and forever dear. Spending time at her eco-sanctuary in In the 1960s in Gisborne, where she grew up Gisborne over the holiday break, Dame Anne as part of the Thorpe family, Dame Anne began Fay Martin, and sister Loved and missed by of Andrew. your whanau used the spotlight of her New Year’s Honour to her te reo journey. A service was held at thank other people. She told the NZ Herald learning te reo 60 years her Turangi home on TE KANI, Apa “It’s overwhelming, inspiring a deep sense of ago was regarded “as pretty eccentric and not 27th December, In loving memory of a gratitude to all who have taught and mentored always a good thing”. followed by burial at Dad, Papa, and Papa me over the years. But she is optimistic about the future, and the Kauae Urupa, Dad. Left us 23 years “Many of those have been from Te Tairawhiti, credits the Maori concept of aroha. Ngongotaha, the same ago, New Year’s Eve. from my first introduction to te ao Maori with “Aroha’s a lovely concept because it’s really day. Peggy Kaua and Lady Lorna Ngata, and with about fellow-feeling, care for others. I think it’s Our darling Mama has joined you all now. Eruera and Amiria Stirling, who took me under about looking after other people but also looking Beautiful memories, their wings as a teenager and kept me there for after other living systems and lifeforms. silent tears. the next 20 years. “In so many ways when I think about the “I owe so much to friends, teachers, future, I am really optimistic about what we can Miss and love you colleagues and students, too many to mention, do here in Aotearoa.” all heaps. who have guided me along the way, and to our Her biography on the University of Iti fabulous family, here in Gisborne and elsewhere. website describes Dame Anne as having a long- “I’ve been incredibly lucky, and its been an standing practical interest in environmental amazing journey. Ka nui ku mihi aroha ki a issues. She has extensive governance and koutou katoa.” managerial experience as well serving on many Dame Anne has been recognised as an boards and committees. Counting eminent writer, and leading social scientist Dame Anne is a distinguished professor of DISTINGUISHED: Dame Anne Salmond and is internationally known for her work since Maori Studies and Anthropology at the University has been awarded New Zealand’s the 1970s on cross-cultural exchanges and of Auckland, and has had a lifelong engagement highest honour in today’s New Year environment matters. with te ao Maori. down to Honours’ List. NZ Herald picture The list of her distinctions and honours is Since 2017, Dame Anne has hosted the Maori long, dating back to 1988 when Dame Anne was TV documentray series Artefact, and she is on made a Commander of the Order of the British of the Year. That same year she was also the first the Air New Zealand Sustainability Panel. another Empire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for social scientist to be awarded the Rutherford Her research and teaching draws inspiration her services to literature and the Maori people. Medal, which recognises pre-eminent research, and insights from her engagements across In 1995 she became a Dame for services to scholarship or innovation by a person, and “worlds” philosophical traditions in New Zealand, historical research. comes with a bounty of $100,000. the Pacific and Europe. ‘amazing’ The letters she has accumulated after her In 2020, Dame Anne was the Blake Medallist Dame Anne married conservation architect name include FNAS, FRSNZ, FBA, FAHNZ, DBE recipient. Jeremy Salmond in 1971, and they have three and CBE. The FNAS stands for the Foreign Her long and distinguished career as a writer children. The couple live in Auckland but spend Associate of the United States National Academy includes a series of prize-winning books that holidays at the Waikereru eco-sanctuary in display of Sciences she was awarded in 2008. focus on what happens when people from Gisborne, which they restored. In 2013, Dame Anne was the New Zealander different cultures encounter and engage with — Story by Sophie Rishworth THE night sky above Gisborne will explode in a kaleidoscope of colour for the 19th time tomorrow in what has become a New Year’s Day tradition — the Walter Cleaning carvings led to lifelong career Findlay Ltd Fire in the Sky. The company behind the sponsorship She followed Dean Whiting, Nick Tupara and of the annual fireworks event held over VICKI-ANNE HEIKELL Rangi Te Kanawa to Canberra to study for a the convergence of the city’s three rivers Bachelor of Applied Science in conservation is looking forward to another “amazing Member of the New Zealand of cultural materials. She specialised in paper show”. Order of Merit conservation. “ Council and the “I knew that in our , and held by events team have done an amazing job of whanau, were many papers — things like photos, putting the community event together,” LUCKY and grateful are the words former stories of our tupuna and whakapapa books.” said Walter Findlay Ltd spokeswoman Gisborne woman Vicki-Anne Heikell uses to Returning to New Zealand she worked at the Alyx Findlay. describe how she feels about becoming a Alexander Turnbull Library for a year. “It is a pleasure to work with them member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for “As Maori conservators we felt an obligation and they have organised some amazing her services to heritage preservation and Maori. to work in and for the communities. local talent to perform and keep us Ms Heikell is named in the New Year’s Honours “When I started at the Turnbull Library it entertained.” list today. was at the front of my mind. I started to run “I was a little bit shocked when I first saw the workshops that would teach people how to care Father and son Chris and Reuben email about it, I thought it was spam. Then an for their whanau collections. From there it grew. Hilder and their company Fireworks official letter from the Governor General arrived “I feel extremely grateful for the work I do. Professionals will once again be a few days before Christmas. It was a nice I have been thinking a lot about those women presenting the fireworks display lasting surprise going into Christmas and a bit hard to who said we needed Maori conservators — they 10 minutes. keep it secret too,” Ms Heikell said. would be so proud to know in a way their work is “This year they have an exciting new Ms Heikell lives in Porirua but was born being recognised and rewarded.” firework for us called the Kamuro effect,” and raised in Gisborne. She is of Te Whanau From 1993 to 1997 Ms Heikell was a paper said Alyx. a Apanui descent but has strong links to the conservator at the National Library of New “It hangs in the air similar to a bridal Tairawhiti region. Zealand and from 1997 to 2000, was national veil or brocade willow and is very, very She is the eldest daughter of Agnes and preservation officer Maori at the National Library. pretty. We can’t wait to see it. the late John Heikell. She went to She was paper conservator with the National “The fireworks will be choreographed Primary School, St Mary’s School and Campion Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to a range of music, including Gisborne’s College before going to University in from 2003 to 2010, alongside supporting the popular choice this year of The Exponents’ Wellington to study for an arts degree majoring ‘EXTREMELY GRATEFUL’: Former National Services Te Paerangi and iwi outreach Why Does Love Do This To Me. in sociology. Gisborne woman Vicki-Anne Heikell team to develop and run marae and museum- “Thank you to Bevan from More FM for Ms Heikell started working in the conservator has been named a member of the New based preservation workshops. coordinating this. field when she was 25. She is 53 now, but says Zealand Order of Merit for her services She has been field conservator for the “Walter Findlay Ltd is delighted to her quarter of a century of work in this field to heritage preservation and Maori. National Preservation Office, Alexander Turnbull celebrate the 19th Fire in the Sky. “doesn’t feel that long. I feel like I’m still learning Picture by Mark Beatty Library since 2010. things”, she said. She has been involved with nationally “We wish to thank and acknowledge our Her first experience in conservation work significant projects including “Pukana: Walter Findlay team for all of their hard was in Tairawhiti working with , Ben “On the scholarship committee were these moments in Maori performance” and the He work to make the fireworks of Fire in the Pewhairangi, Nick Tupara and Dean Whiting at amazing wahine toa — Te Aue Davis, Waana Tohu exhibition of several of Aotearoa’s key Sky possible. the Porourangi meeting house at Waiomatatini Davis, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku and Mina constitutional documents. “It is about our community sharing in 1989. McKenzie.” For many years she has provided mentoring a moment to celebrate the new year “I helped clean carvings at the direction of Ms McKenzie was the first Maori woman and advice on the care and preservation of together. Cliff and Ben. director of a museum, the Manawatu Museum works of art on paper and training and advice “We hope that it is better and brighter “I count myself lucky to have started this work (now Te Manawa), in Palmerston North. for iwi, hapu, whanau on preservation of paper- for all Gisborne. Thank you for your in Tairawhiti with them. I am forever indebted to “They identified there needed to be Maori based taonga. support of our company for yet another them.” conservators — those women were visionary,” Ms Heikell is currently on the Ngati Porou year.” After a summer holiday job at Heritage NZ Ms Heikell said. Taonga Advisory Board and is a past president The event starts at 6pm at Marina Park doing research into whare that Cliff Whiting was “They saw a problem and they identified of the New Zealand Conservators of Cultural tomorrow. The fireworks grand finale is looking to restore, she decided to apply for a it. The solution was we needed Maori-trained Material collective. scheduled for about 10pm. scholarship to study conservation in Australia. conservators.” — Story by Matai O’Connor The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 NEW YEAR’S HONOURS 5 Credit to his supporters from pillar of the Coast

and regional land transport committees. BILL BURDETT He spoke highly of former chief executives Bob Elliot and Lindsay Mckenzie, who were “old Queen’s Service Order school”, and said he was fortunate to start his council career under a good mayor in John Clarke, followed by Meng Foon. WAIAPU stalwart and Gisborne district Council staff did a wonderful job, “but I don’t councillor Bill Burdett says he was “blown away” always agree with them”, he said. when advised he had been nominated for a There had been some very good councillors, Queen’s Service Order in the New Year’s Honours he said. Elected representatives needed to know List. their communities, the issues and how the council He has been awarded the honour for services to operated. the community and local government. “You can’t go in cold and be successful.” Mr Burdett told The Gisborne Herald the Driving the long distance home to his farm after possibility of such a honour had not occurred council meetings gave him the opportunity to to him and he immediately stressed the strong reflect on council issues and decisions. support from the community and partner Natalie It could be frustrating, he said. had made it possible. The council, in recent years, had to improve its Mr Burdett has been a councillor since 1998 but levels of consultation. confirmed that this would be his last term. He was concerned by affordability, rising costs In the wider community, he has given 40 years to ratepayers and the impact of decisions made by service to Mangahanea Marae, Uepohatu Marae bureaucrats living in Wellington. NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL: District councillor Bill Burdett on the gate at an East and Board. Mr Burdett said he “was not a New Zealand Coast home match while president of the union. Herald file picture He served as chairman of Te Puawaitanga o First man” but the role played by former Ruatoria Community Trust for 14 years, helped Economic Development Minister Shane Jones him on the gate at Ruatoria’s Whakarua Park. victory, to cheering to bring the district council and Te Runanganui o in implementing the Provincial Growth Fund had At a national level he rubbed shoulders with crowds greeting the team at and Ngati Porou together on the koka huhua project immensely benefited Tairawhiti. rugby royalty such as Sir and Sir a week-long celebratory party. He also remembers to fight erosion on the Waiapu River and was a Mr Burdett has strongly supported sports such , both strong supporters of small “fighting off” three attempts at amalgamation — trustee of the runanganui for nine years. as hunting, horse racing and tennis. unions such as East Coast, a union not too including “from within”. Roading is a perpetual issue for East Coast But it is no secret that rugby is his passion. dissimilar to those they played for. Mr Burdett was proud to play for just one club residents and one Mr Burdett has not hesitated to No job has been too small for him within the He has seen the highs and lows of rugby on the on the Coast — Ruatoria City for which he also repeatedly raise on behalf on his constituents. national game. Coast — from victorious national championship served as president, secretary and treasurer. As a councillor, Mr Burdett has chaired the As the long-serving chairman of the East Coast third division finals, a second division final He also wore the sky blue of East Coast. asset and reserves and infrastructure, wastewater Rugby Football Union it was no surprise to see appearance and a memorable — Story by Wynsley Wrigley Playing leading role Honour accepted in positive policing on behalf of many DR WAYNE NGATA SAM ABERAHAMA Member of the New Zealand Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Order of Merit

TAIRAWHITI police commander Inspector Sam “I WANTED to know who nominated me,” Dr Aberahama has been made a Member of the New Wayne Ngata said in response to finding out he Zealand Order of Merit for services to the New had been made a Member of the New Zealand Zealand police and community. Order of Merit. New Zealand-born of Cook Islands descent, “I found out three months ago and I emailed Tamuera Aitama (Sam) Aberahama joined the back asking who had nominated me, and of New Zealand Police in 1988 in Auckland and has course they said ‘we can’t tell you’. been Area Commander in Gisborne for 11 years. “I wanted to know because it would have HONOURED: Dr Wayne Ngata’s He started his career as a beat cop in Otara helped me determine to accept it or not. contribution to te reo Maori, education and Manurewa, then moved into the detective “Not that I am begrudging of that. When and health has been acknowledged in ranks at Papakura where he rose to Detective someone acknowledges you, you want to the List. Sergeant before moving to Hawke’s Bay for 10 acknowledge them back, but in this case you Picture by Liam Clayton years. can’t. For me that is a big part of getting this “My wife Cathy and our children — Jade, honour. grandparents and a whole lot of other whanau Brittany and Ethan — and myself moved to THROUGH THE RANKS: Tairawhiti Dr Ngata received the honour for services to members, in one way or another. be near my mother who, at age 86, still lives area police commander Inspector Sam Maori and education. “You need to acknowledge those things. If my in Camberley in Hastings,” said Inspector Aberahama, pictured with wife Cathy, He is of Ngati Ira, Ngati Porou and Te Aitanga a mother was alive she would be over the moon Aberahama. says policing is far better now than it was Hauiti descent, and lives at Uawa/. and my father would be quietly proud.” “I am honoured to receive this award and am when he first joined the force. He is active in the revitalisation of te reo Maori Dr Ngata trained as a teacher and helped quite overwhelmed by it. Picture supplied and education models underpinned by Maori establish the faculty of Maori Studies at Tairawhiti “I’m not sure who put me forward for it but processes, and is also a specialist in Maori Polytechnic (now EIT Tairawhiti) in the 1990s. I can hazard a guess that I was nominated by with different commissioners of police and a literature and a long-time advocate for Maori art. With Te Aitanga a Hauiti, he has developed people I work with in this community, so that different focus,” he said. Dr Ngata said he and his fellow siblings had strong working and research relationships with makes it even more special.” “A big shift came with Commissioner Mike always been encouraged to work and pursue regional, national and international institutions in Insp Aberahama helped establish the Cook Bush around prevention first, which really shifted education. the areas of indigenous art knowledge. Islands internal support network in 2016 and the organisation in a positive direction. Father Paraone Ngata and mother Mere He is a practitioner, composer and advocate chaired the Safe Tairawhiti Community Trust to “Our current Commissioner (Andrew Coster) Maurirere sacrificed a lot for him and his nine of Maori performing arts, particularly haka and 2017, when Manaaki Tairawhiti amalgamated with is taking us to another level again, which is siblings to pursue what they wanted. moteatea (chanted song/poetry). Safe Tairawhiti, Violence Free Tairawhiti and the awesome. “Our parents were adamant that we would all He is also a strong supporter and practitioner Prisoner Reintegration Network. “We are attracting police in Gisborne and be educated. They were a part of the generation of waka hourua navigation and voyaging. He He remains a member of the governance group Wairoa who are home-grown, and that builds that saw the opportunities with education and took part in the Te Waka Tapu voyage from New of Manaaki Tairawhiti. sustainability. They are positive role models in saw that it was a pathway that we needed to Zealand to Rapanui and in 2019 had a leadership In 2013, he helped establish the Nga Ara Pai whanau. follow.” role in the Tuia 250 commemorative events in mentoring programme in Gisborne to help at-risk “Policing is far better now than it was when I Eight of the siblings were sent to boarding New Zealand. youth get their driver licences. It has an 80 joined. In those days you were acknowledged for schools, with the eldest, the late Dr Paratene He has helped develop health programmes percent pass rate to date. how many people you arrested. We have come a Ngata, leading the way. with a Maori approach, including the Atua In 2016, he was instrumental in the long way since then.” “There is a generation of Maori who have been Matua Maori Health Framework and the Horouta establishment of Te Hahi — a partnership Insp Aberahama’s highlight over the years emerging for the last 30 years. Our children’s Collective for Te Hauora o Te Aitanga o Hauiti. between police and a collective of local churches relates to the way Tairawhiti has opened his mind generation are unapologetically Maori. They are He has had academic, management with a focus on family harm. It has since been . . . “understanding the region, listening to the who they are and are confident in it. and governance roles at EIT Tairawhiti, the expanded to Wellington, Rotorua and Hawke’s people and not judging, trusting my staff and “There may be ones in my generation and MacDiarmid Institute, the Ministry of Education, Bay. trusting our communities. whanau who will ask me ‘why did you accept that Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi, Te Insp Aberahama was also a member of the “They actually know what to do. We just have (New Year honour)?’ That’s a fair comment and I Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori (Maori Language national board of Safe Communities Foundation to believe in them, support and guide them. go back to saying ‘well, I would like to first thank Commission), Tolaga Bay Area School and NZ for several years. “There are examples of people, groups whoever it was that nominated me and thought I Kahukuranui, and the Museum of New Zealand Te He has been instrumental in a number of and rangatahi I have absolutely applied this deserved something like this’. Papa Tongarewa. successful community projects, including philosophy to, and it has worked. “But the acknowledgement is never of Dr Ngata is a board member of the Tertiary providing a safe network for families, suicide “Our region is growing. We are becoming more yourself. You’ve got to think about what and Education Commission, and chair of Te Taumata prevention and elderly home safety. connected.” who contributed to you getting the award. My Aronui. “Policing has changed over the last 33 years — Story by Murray Robertson parents were big contributors, as well as my — Story by Matai O’Connor 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 Nation’s best and brightest Honours list recognises singers, scientists and a host of others by John Weekes, NZ Herald publisher Roger Steele (ONZM), decades and different genres, and Burton Shipley (ONZM) — providing a soundtrack to some AUCKLAND — Many of the the husband of former Prime of Aotearoa’s brightest and people lauded in this year’s New Minister Jenny Shipley. darkest moments. Year Honours will come as no There are, of course, other Dobbyn told The New Zealand surprise — they are already names many people will have Herald his celebrated 1986 hit household names. never heard of. Many of the Slice of Heaven didn’t really One of those is musician 154 people honoured today are belong anywhere when it was Dave Dobbyn, whose classic not household names. Two — released. tunes are well known to many serving members of the Defence Despite the song’s defiance and will more than likely be on Force — cannot be named. of convention, Dobbyn was the playlist at many New Year By far the greatest number of confident. gatherings tonight. honours have been awarded for “I knew it was a winner.” Dobbyn is one of four people to contributions to the community, And Salmond, who has praised be made a Knight Companion of voluntary and local services. her fellow New Zealanders, says the New Zealand Order of Merit. They include men and women our achievements as a country Then there’s public health from every region of New this year should give us all expert Professor Michael Baker Zealand. pride. who frequently appeared in the At the zenith of today’s Defying the doomsayers, news offering his expertise as honours are Maori health NEW YEAR HONOUR: Juliet Gerrard and Sir Mason Durie are two Kiwis in 2020 buckled down for the Covid-19 crisis consumed visionary and leader, Professor of the recipients of this year’s New Year Honours. NZ Herald pictures a lockdown, and embraced the New Zealanders throughout Emeritus Sir Mason Durie, concepts of kindness and aroha the year. Baker has been made of Feilding, and Dame Anne Dame . Salmond, a Pakeha who as a brutal pandemic loomed. a Member of the New Zealand Salmond, of Auckland. Durie and Salmond have learned te reo Maori in the That success makes Salmond Order of Merit for his services to Both have been made earned accolades in careers over 1960s when it was far from hopeful about 2021. public health science. members of the Order of New decades. Their achievements fashionable to do so, is a mould- “In so many ways when I There are also names like Zealand, joining Richie McCaw cover many fields, and space breaker. think about the future I am Rob Fyfe (CNZM), former Air and . Past members quickly runs out when Perhaps Dobbyn is, too. His really optimistic about what we New Zealand chief executive, include Sir and describing their work. musical output has covered can do here in Aotearoa.” Top cop honoured after facing ‘multitude of disasters’

CHRISTCHURCH — Canterbury’s safety, inclusiveness and unity to our serious historical Wellington as the Kapiti-Mana Area top cop has been awarded a New Year community has been the greatest sexual offending Commander and in 2012, promoted to Honour after a decade that saw him and reward of all. by fellow Superintendent, he took on the role his colleagues in blue face “a multitude “As police we have strived to ensure officers against of national manager of training and of challenging policing issues”. a safe and inclusive New Zealand Louise Nicholas development at the Police College. Superintendent John Price today together.” including It was 2015 when he took on the became an Officer of the New Zealand Price said his focus had always been pack rape and top job in Canterbury, based in Order of Merit (ONZM). “on people”. corruption. Christchurch. He joins 21 other Cantabrians on “The wider team in Canterbury In 2005, Since then he has led the responses the New Year Honours list including includes all our partner agencies who Price was sent to the 2016 North Canterbury Southern Communications Centre we have stood alongside with solidarity to Operation earthquakes, 2017 Port Hill fires and manager Inspector Kieren Kortegast, as a cohesive capability when we faced Phuket as the was the forward commander during and who becomes a Member of the New challenges from natural disasters and Anti Mortem following the mosque shootings. Zealand Order of Merit. emergencies through to human-focused commander It’s been a busy and tragic decade for Price, who has overseen both major terror. as part of the John Price the Christchurch and wider Canterbury Christchurch quakes and the 2019 “These momentous challenges have international area but Price said he wanted his patch terror attack during his tenure, said the ensured a greater strength of a common disaster victim identification team to be known for more than just death ONZM was not just an honour for him goal where police demonstrated courage, following the devastating Boxing Day and disaster. but “an acknowledgement for the team compassion and confidence.” tsunami. “Canterbury has responded to a as a whole”. Canterbury born and bred, Price When he returned to Christchurch he multitude of challenging policing and “And I am only part of that trained and worked as a teacher before was promoted to the rank of Inspector community issues in the last 10 years, extraordinary team,” he said. joining the police in October 1987. and in 2010 and 2011 took the lead but I want us to be known as more than “It’s for all police in Canterbury who He graduated from Police College role as the Operation Commander in a crisis policing district,” he said. have been working with a real purpose in March 1988 and initially worked response to the September and then “I am exceedingly proud of the way and commitment over the last 10 years in front-line response, prevention later the February earthquakes. the Canterbury police team have to do our very best for our people, and and investigative roles in Wellington Throughout 2011 he lead the charge responded to the extraordinary array of the community that we serve every day. District. as Acting District Commander during emergencies we have been faced with, “To have been part of a police In 2004, he was part of the Operation the many further earthquakes. but policing goes deeper than response.” team that has helped to bring peace, Austin team in Rotorua, investigating Price then did a stint back in — NZ Herald Awarded for anti-corruption efforts

NELSON — American-born Suzanne Mary Potter Hospice, and Fulbright New about different ways of engaging all New Snively, ONZM, has been appointed an Zealand. She has also held roles with Zealanders with the idea, but for many honorary Dame Companion of the New organisations including New Zealand it’s an abstraction. Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Opera and the Alexander Turnbull “Hopefully I’ve come some way over governance. Library Endowment Trust. that time and this acknowledgement An economic strategist who has Snively said she was still coming to leads me to think that maybe I have.” strived to help create a culture of greater terms with the appointment, which she Snively said developing anti-corruption transparency in New Zealand, she greatly appreciated. tools was never a fundamental focus of said the New Year Honour was a solid “It’s such a tremendous feeling of her career until she was asked to join endorsement of largely abstract work acknowledgement . . . I can’t even start to Transparency International — a non- done behind the scenes. absorb what it really means. governmental organisation set up to Snively has chaired the New Zealand She said it was perhaps ironic that combat global corruption. chapter of the global organisation efforts to create greater transparency She initially declined so she could focus Transparency International since 2011, were not easily seen. on what she said was a more aspirational and has been a strong advocate for The advantages to New Zealand strategy for New Zealand, but then developing anti-corruption mechanisms. would be immense if it could address realised it was the tool she might need to Suzanne Snively She has played a pivotal role in transparency in the same way it had get there. advocacy and leadership on matters addressed its response to Covid-19, she Snively said very few New Zealanders set up for building on this, and a strong of public and private sector integrity, said. knew the country had one of the least team was in place to continue the work. accountability and good governance. “The advantages to our economy would corrupt public services in the world. She now planned to move forward Her voluntary involvement over several be massive. “I don’t think people understand the to guide development of an economic decades has included time as chair of “I’ve been trying, over the last 10 years, advantages this gives us.” model that built on the foundation of the Women’s Refuge Foundation, the using the concept of integrity, to think She said now the framework had been transparency. — RNZ The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 NATIONAL NEWS 7

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MAKING A Slice of heaven DIFFERENCE: Epidemiologist Professor by John Weekes, NZ Herald Michael Baker has been made AUCKLAND — Dave a member of the Dobbyn reckons he’s at a loss for words. Order of Merit It’s not glamour at Rhythm and Vines or for his services the frantic rockstar lifestyle that has him to public health stumped. science. He’s just arrived from a motel by van, Picture supplied he’s sober and, barely an hour before he’s due to play, he chats on the phone from a house near the Gisborne festival stage. It’s the impending knighthood that has him in something of a pickle. Will Baker surprised by honour his arm be sliced off in an archaic royal ceremony? Is he to be presented with a ARISE, SIR DAVE: Dave Dobbyn, with knightly warhorse to replace the van? a career spanning 40 years, has been by Liu Chen, RNZ Baker said. “I don’t know what to say. It’s all new knighted for his services to music. He said the critical moment for New territory. I’m not quite sure because I DUNEDIN — Otago University Zealand was back in March when the can’t quite believe what I’m reading. So I For 40 years, he’s been entwined with Medical Professor Michael Baker country was following the influenza have to have my wife interpret it.” some of New Zealand’s most poignant and says his New Year Honour came as a pandemic model, which was about Along with politician David Carter, divisive moments. pleasant surprise and is a recognition mitigation and flattening the curve, broadcaster Ian Taylor and professor He was blamed for inciting the 1984 for all those who work in public health and New Zealand changed direction at of reo and tikanga William Te Rangiua Queen Street riot, later cleared of and epidemiology. the last possible moment towards an Temara, Dobbyn is to be a Knight wrongdoing. The epidemiologist has been made a elimination approach. Companion of the New Zealand Order of Loyal was used in a corporate member of the Order of Merit for his “We’re still the only country in the Merit. nationalist early 2000s America’s Cup services to public health science. world to have a written elimination That’s a long-winded way of saying you campaign, where New Zealanders not He has been professor of public strategy that we published, and I can now call him Sir Dave. already sick of the colour black were health at the think it guided our response since Dobbyn says his children responded to urged to buy $10 car aerial flags of the in Wellington since 2013 and is then.” his New Year Honour with hilarity and same colour. director of the Health Environment Professor Baker said “a big looks of disbelief. In 2004, he joined musicians to raise Infection Research Unit (HEIRU). He moment” for him was when a paper “Then I started bossing them around — money for Algerian refugee Ahmed is co-director of the university’s He he co-authored on the elimination but it didn’t work.” Zaoui’s family. Kainga Oranga/Housing and Health approach was published on the British Dobbyn sounds like an old friend you After the Pike River tragedy, he Research Programme and the Public Medical Journal on December 23. bumped into after some years, or your recorded the tribute This Love with Health Summer School. “We really looked at the evidence favourite uncle, the one you only see once Orpheus Choir of Wellington and Professor Baker has a range of from across the globe including New every few Christmases but who instantly Wellington Young Voices in 2014. public health research interests, Zealand and what we concluded is disarms you with funny anecdotes. Back at R&V, Dobbyn says songwriting with a particular focus on infectious that the elimination strategy not only He says tonight he’ll be removed drives him, as does the pursuit of diseases, environmental health and protects the health of people, but also from the stage before 8pm like some happiness — in his words, creating housing and has published widely in protects economies and we’ve seen “old bugger” the organisers don’t want something really great and making these areas. better outcomes for countries like New hanging around. people happy. As a member of the Ministry of Zealand, Australia, China and Taiwan “They like to get us a cup of tea by 8 He says the same pursuit propels a Health’s Covid-19 technical advisory that have really eliminated the virus o’clock.” craftsman making a special piece of group, he strongly advocated for or had that as our goal . . .” He jokes that he’ll then be replaced furniture. eliminating the virus and keeping it Internationally, Professor Baker with “doof-doof music” and crowds waving Wanting your creation to stand the out of the country. His commentary is a member of the World Health their hands. test of time is one thing. But how do you helped inform the Government’s Organisation Regional Verification For some boozers, this month is No know when you’ve nailed it? When Slice decision for a national lockdown. Commission for Measles and Rubella Remember December. Last year, Dobbyn of Heaven was released in 1986, did he “I guess it symbolises the fact that Elimination and the Australian stopped drinking during the alcohol-free know how good it was? the population approach that we National Health and Medical Research cancer fundraising campaign called Dry Yes he did, Dobbyn says without all practise — and it’s a big team Council’s Centre for Research July. hesitation. He could feel it. of us doing this — really can make Excellence on Integrated Systems for He stayed off the turps, and 15 months Others could feel it too. a difference, particularly when the Epidemic Response. later says ditching alcohol was the best Dobbyn says Slice of Heaven didn’t fit country is confronted with a new He also received the HRC Liley thing he’s ever done. any mould. It stood out, and he says one poorly-understood threat like the Medal in 2013 and the Prime “You can finish sentences and construct radio host who had an egotistical grudge Covid-19 pandemic,” Professor Minister’s Science Prize in 2014. them better and stop beating up on refused to play it for six weeks. yourself.” The song was heard in trailers for box- “I kind of hated who I was and how office smash hit Footrot Flats, and huge reactive I was and how unreasonable I popular demand forced the DJ’s hand. was. I limited myself to beer — that was Dobbyn is playing at more festivals this one way of trying to pretend I wasn’t a summer and isn’t worried about getting drinker or an alcoholic.” overseas anytime soon. Motivated by family “The whole circle of partying and He knows it’s hard to say how the hangovers and stuff, it just gets in the global Covid-19 pandemic might play NAPIER — Carol Charman had every society successfully way of music.” out and after hearing from relatives in motivation to make the lives of Kiwis before the centre Many New Zealanders are likely to , he’s in no rush to get to the with intellectual disabilties better — she officially closed in have a favourite Dave Dobbyn song, even States. was fighting and dedicating herself to her 2006. if they don’t know they do. “I’d be quite happy to just play in New two daughters. Charman moved Given his vast contribution over Zealand the rest of my life. I get a great The Napier 72-year-old has today to Hawke’s Bay in decades (with Th’ Dudes, with DD Smash, deal of joy out of it.” been named on the New Year Honours 1990 and worked for with Herbs, and during his solo career), Meanwhile, that desire to get another list for her services to youth and those IHC’s Napier branch you might hate some of his songs but slice of heaven motivates him, as do the with disabilities — receiving the Queen’s and was president adore others. smiles on people’s faces when they sing Service Medal. of IDEA Services for Without Dobbyn, there’d be no Bliss, along. The retired nuclear medicine three years. no Be Mine Tonight, no Loyal, no Slice of “You’re always aspiring to a purpose technologist has been volunteering all She worked with Heaven, no Devil You Know, no Whaling. greater than yourself.” her life but began assisting IHC, an the Ministry of organisation providing support and care Carol Charman Health between for people with intellectual disabilities, 2004 and 2011, because of her daughters. going through audits at organisations THE COMPLETE “I’ve got two intellectually disabled supplying services and homes for the GISBORNE’S daughters — that’s what got me into intellectually disabled. PHARMACY URGENT IDEA services,” she said. She said if the audits didn’t look right, PHARMACY Daughters Vivienne and Theresa she had the power to change it and make PACKAGE were at home with their mother until a difference to those in care. they were six and four and then went Charman has also been president of • Healthcare to Levin’s Kimberley Centre, a mass Napier West and Greenmeadows Rotary. community for the intellectually disabled. “As time went on and when I joined • First Aid Charman said she realised the Rotary I started working with youth and • Gifts controversial facility was a “horrible” organised a programme called Rypen,” place for her daughters, and got herself she said. • Cosmetics onto the IHC committee in Palmerston Rypen is a Rotary youth programme • Sunglasses North in 1982. that takes teenagers to Lake Tutira for There she played an active role in a weekend, pushing them out of their 7 DAYS A WEEK policy and service development on the comfort zones and helping them build national committee, until the Kimberley their confidence. Centre was deinstitutionalised in 1986. “I’ve done that for over 23 years, She then played a big part in the organising and being involved in the complex challenge of helping the programme,” she said. “You can really see Ballance Street Village community, including her daughters, the change in them, it’s truly amazing.” 867 3038 Open late 7 days leave Kimberley and reintegrate into — Hawke’s Bay Today 33471-11 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 NATIONAL NEWS 9 Waikeria Prison uprising Party drugs circulating Inmates protesting about conditions, lack of supplies across NZ by Te Aorewa Rolleston, RNZ WELLINGTON — Party-goers in the HAMILTON — Sources at Waikeria capital are being urged to take extra Prison have told RNZ the remaining 17 care over New Year, with an increased men are protesting about dilapidated amount of harmful substances found conditions, cramped cells, and a lack of in party drugs during pill testing at basic supplies. festivals. One source said there were still men atop A number of posts were made to the roof at the old part of the prison known Wellington-based Facebook page Vic as the top jail. Deals, warning people about harmful They said the men are making a stand substances in the party drug MDMA. against the conditions they say have been Volunteer organisation Know Your experienced at Waikeria over the last year. Stuff NZ has been testing drugs at New “Our water comes out brown, but we still Year’s festivals throughout the week. have to drink it,” one source communicated The drug-related harm-reduction to RNZ. service said on Wednesday that more A source claims there is a lack of than half of samples it tested had basic supplies, and health and wellbeing included dangerous stimulants from treatment, at the prison and it has taken the cathinones family, most commonly a toll on the mental health of those eutylone. imprisoned. Know Your Stuff deputy manager Dr “We sit and eat in the same room we Jez Weston said it was impossible to sleep in, we get towel and clothes changes know where exactly the product was once a week — clothes that don’t even fit.” concentrated, as the festival season “We don’t get blanket changes, we don’t PRISON IN LOCKDOWN: A source has told RNZ prisoners are making a stand against was moving it around the country. get blanket washes, I’ve been in here a the conditions at Waikeria Prison. NZ Herald picture “A lot of people are moving around, month and I haven’t had one, my uncle’s a lot of the testing is at festivals, some been in here six months and he hasn’t had of those people will have come from a blanket/sheet change.” meant inmates had spent up to 23 hours services. Primary mental healthcare is also Auckland, some of those people will “The only time they ever want to move per day in a cage-like cell known as “the included. have come from Wellington. us is when they are going to lock us in a hole” with limited natural light. “Corrections is responsible for ensuring “It’s hard to say exactly where things cell or take us to the yards.” One source said inmates were double- the secure and safe operation of our are, but I would say things are pretty For those inside Waikeria, the conditions bunking as well as sharing a toilet within facilities at all times. well distributed across the country.” had become too much, the source said. the same cell where they ate and slept. “National policy is that all units must The most common cathinone Negotiations have been ongoing and the A family member said those involved in operate an unlock regime that reflects the product found in the drug, eutylone source said those still remaining had asked the standoff were unarmed. working and rehabilitation activities of the (also known as “bath salts”), was being for water and were told to come down from She was particularly worried about the unit. Unlock hours vary between different found in far greater quantities than the building one at a time. wellbeing of her partner, who is a father, units within a prison and each prison previous years. The source said the men did not want to and also the other 16 who were still non- site, and can be reflective of an individual A risk with eutolyne was that people surrender at gunpoint and had expressed compliant, after hearing that the armed prisoner’s management plan. They are would believe the drug had not worked wanting a peaceful outcome. offenders squad were reportedly “getting also subject to change in order to meet and take another pill, leading to side The individuals — according to sources ready to roll in”. operational requirements.” effects such as sleeplessness, stomach — are instead asking that political leaders The family said the mental wellbeing The spokesperson said prisoners may upsets and paranoia. In extreme cases and some media organisations intervene and health of those inside has been be denied association with other inmates it could cause seizures and death. and help mediate the evolving situation. deteriorating due to the strict conditions if their behaviour presented a risk to the Know Your Stuff said it was One source communicated to RNZ about and the age-old facilities, which had security of the prison, the safety of others, impossible to tell the difference how there had been continuous systemic already been criticised and parts of or themselves. between MDMA and eutylone on smell abuse within the justice system. the complex deemed “no longer fit for In a further response to RNZ’s questions, or sight alone, and advised people to “We hear about this Hokai Rangi purpose” after a report by the Office of the a Corrections spokesperson said in a get their pills tested at festivals. strategy but we don’t see it. There is no Ombudsman. statement: “This incident remains ongoing. Weston said they were seeing programme. There is no rehabilitation. It’s Corrections, in a statement, said The focus of our staff is on ensuring that it cathinones in a variety of different ‘lock us up, put you in a yard full of gang the department was not aware of any is resolved safely. forms, leading them to believe it was members and then let you out’. And they complaints relating to prisoners not having “We have highly trained staff with coming from a range of sources, rather expect us to change.” access to basic toiletry items such as toilet specialist skills who are continuing to than just one import. Whanau have also spoken out about why paper, and “we would be concerned if that negotiate with the prisoners involved. As He believed it was a consequence of some had reached breaking point. was the case”. our Chief Executive stated earlier, we are supply chains disrupted by Covid-19. A partner of one of those incarcerated A spokesperson said: “All prisoners are not going to speculate on matters that are “It’s not what I would call MDMA said after receiving an alarming call late entitled to receive a standard of healthcare relevant to those negotiations. spiked with other stuff, it’s MDMA on Tuesday night she learned that those reasonably equivalent to that found in the “A review into the incident has been replaced or substituted with other inside Waikeria were “quite afraid” despite community. commissioned and the reasons for the stuff . . . I suspect that it’s just what’s the evacuations. “Medical Officers working in prisons prisoners’ actions will be considered — available.” The family said “everything was burning assess prisoners to determine whether various things have been mentioned in He advised anyone considering except for the concrete”. primary, secondary or tertiary level media reports.” taking MDMA not to take anything The family said their relatives inside intervention or treatment is appropriate. Yesterday the Corrections Department that had not been tested, and to seek Waikeria had told them sometimes they Primary healthcare is delivered by said there had been significant damage medical help if concerned about waited for up to four days for toilet paper Corrections, and includes services such as done to the top jail and it was unlikely something they had taken. — NZ Herald and restrictions around confinement had general practice, prescriptions, and nursing inmates would be housed there again.

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35653-03 10 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 Concerns tourist town will ‘shrivel up and die’ Road toll rising FRANZ JOSEF — The future of a remote South Island town hangs in the balance. CHRISTCHURCH — One person has died and The West Coast has had a others injured after a crash on Russley Road in challenging year, with ongoing Christchurch last night. closed borders and no foreign Police were called to the serious single-vehicle crash visitors since March. in Harewood at 10.45pm. Franz Josef based Glacier One person died at the scene and multiple people Country Helicopters owner Gus sustained serious injuries. Gordon says summer traffic has The road was blocked and closed but has since picked up, but he’s not optimistic. reopened. “We’re worried about how long It is unclear what caused the crash and police are it will last for until the borders investigating. open. Towns like ours are going to It is the ninth fatality on the roads during the shrivel up and die. current holiday period. “Normally businesses gather Eight other people have died on the roads around income from November through to the country since Christmas Day, more than doubling about March and then it gets quiet. last year’s entire road toll. So without a great deal before Terry Charleston, 34, and Rebecca McAlees, 24, Christmas, and it has only just died in a crash on Christmas night on Clevedon- started after Boxing Day, a lot of Kawakawa Road, south of Auckland. business owners (are worried).” Hours later, two young men — mates Jack Heritage Gordon said it has been a bit Jnr and Viliami Muru-Teutau, both 20 years old — busier around town recently, but died in the early hours of Boxing Day after the vehicle despite the better weather and the they were in crashed on Triangle Road in Massey, numbers of people arriving, “we HANGING IN THE BALANCE: Tourism operators in Franz Josef are West Auckland. will see how long it lasts”. worried the lack of tourists will spell the end for the town. Picture supplied James and Kareen Malcolm, of Invercargill, were “There is a small buzz in town killed on Monday when their motorcycle collided with but it’s not like it normally is.” “It’s been tumbleweeds down the “A lot of people have left town for a milk tanker on the Riverton-Wallacetown Highway He said he has flown more main street of Franz.” good. It’s the first time you will see (State Highway 99), between Taramoa Road and Price people in the past few days than Gordon said a lack of work houses available for rent in Franz Road. the past two months but the opportunities has meant many Joseph. Usually, if one goes up it’s The eighth fatality was at Kahikatea Road, Dairy season has been quite different have had to move on from the gone before you hear about it.” Flat, on Tuesday. — NZ Herald since Covid-19, he said. town. — NZ Herald Warning after fire destroys bush ‘The community needs to understand the risk they are in’ by Peter de Graaf, Northern Advocate they are in.” knew people would need help as soon as Previous wildfires have been caused by she saw the fire. KAITAIA — It’s only a matter of time people burning rubbish, often in breach of “I saw it licking over the hill and I before homes or even lives are lost at fire restrictions. thought, ‘There’s people who aren’t going Ahipara unless locals grasp the danger The fire started about 5.45pm on to be able to get home tonight’.” they are in, Northland’s rural fire boss Tuesday in the Gumfields Historic Volunteers turned out to help and the says. Reserve on the ridge above town. Salvation Army, Te Rarawa and others A huge wildfire tore through almost Volunteer firefighters came from every donated kai. 60ha of scrub and native bush and corner of the Far North, backed by six More than 70 people spent the night at forced the evacuation of up to 100 homes helicopters filling monsoon buckets from Roma Marae. yesterday, but none were destroyed, the sea. The helicopters got back to work thanks to firefighters who stayed on Tessa Pohio, holidaying from Auckland around 5.30am. guard throughout Tuesday night. with 20 friends and whanau, was among By 9am incident controller Rory Some evacuees were allowed home those who had to flee, leaving behind a Renwick said the blaze had covered 56ha around 11.30am yesterday but others dinner of crayfish, kahawai and lamb. but was 95 percent contained. had to wait because increasing wind and A line of flame was advancing down the About 40 people — Fire and Emergency temperatures made the risk of a flare-up hillside and ash was falling around the NZ, forestry and DoC crews — were CLOSE CALL: Luckily, no homes weren’t too great. house, she said. fighting the flames on the ground. lost — this time. But authorities warn next Northland principal rural fire officer Phelan Pirrie, a Muriwai firefighter At 11.30am Foreshore Road was partly time might be worse. 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P. 867 1885 SPECAD 37177-01 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 BUSINESS 11 Samsung ‘Tough year ahead’ chief faces Outlook for retail in 2021: Will the bounce-back last? nine years by Aimee Shaw, NZ Herald

AUCKLAND — The retail sector faces behind bars four major challenges as it enters the SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors on New Year. Wednesday requested a nine-year prison term While the tail-end of 2020 has been a for Samsung’s de facto chief, Lee Jae-yong, busy and positive one for most retailers, during his bribery retrial, where Lee apologised with strong sustained spending, this is and vowed not to be implicated in similar not expected to last. allegations in an apparent plea for leniency. Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford The case is a key element in an explosive says retailers are wary of the year ahead, 2016 scandal that triggered months of public with many braced for headwinds and protests and toppled South Korea’s president. changes in consumption habits. A ruling on Lee could send him back to prison Consumer demand in recent months on charges that he bribed former President has been built on the back of closed Park Geun-hye and her longtime confidante to borders and the inability to travel get the government’s backing for his push to abroad, but with the Prime Minister solidify his control over Samsung. signalling international travel to the The retrial comes as Lee faces immense Cook Islands and Australia towards pressure to navigate Samsung’s transition the end of the first quarter, spending is after his father and Samsung Electronics expected to dip as a result. Chairman Lee Kun-Hee died in October. A booming housing market and low- A team of prosecutors led by independent interest rates have also encouraged kiwis counsel Park Young-soo demanded the Seoul to spend. POSITIVE END: Strong spending is expected to continue for the next few months. High Court sentence Lee to prison. They Harford says New Zealanders have had However, travel bubbles between the Cook Islands and Australia in the first quarter said Samsung “more actively sought unjust no choice over the past eight months to of next year are expected to result in a dip in retail spending. File picture benefits” than other businesses with regard shop at home, but Kiwis will be eager to to the 2016 scandal. The prosecutors said redirect that spend as soon as the option Samsung, which is South Korea’s biggest becomes available. lead to a bit of belt-tightening by currently paid the minimum wage, it company, should “set the example” for efforts “All of those factors have led to a consumers as well; they’ll be less likely to will put pressure on these businesses to to root out corruption. relatively strong end of 2020, but we get out and spend. increase the wages of other staff inline Prosecutors also asked the court to expect those to start to change into 2021, “A combination of those factors point to with increases to the hourly minimum, sentence three former Samsung executives particularly with the borders,” Harford 2021 not being quite so rosy.” says Harford. to seven years in prison and another former told the Herald. “There are quite big costs coming up executive to five years. While it’s an ever-changing beast, ONGOING SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES down the track for retailers that will Lee, 52, vice chairman of Samsung Harford says the expected easing of put pressure on the expenses side of the Electronics, was sentenced in 2017 to five border restrictions in the first three to With the slow down of goods arriving business,” he says. years in prison for offering 8.6 billion won six months of 2021 would likely lead to a into New Zealand, and the subsequent “The issue is that it affects everyone ($7 million) in bribes to Park and her longtime “dampening” in spending. delay in exports being sent out of the paid above minimum wage as well; confidante Choi Soon-sil. But he was freed in “It’s going to be a pretty tough year for country, retailers are poised to see a dip people who have been in the business a early 2018 after the Seoul High Court reduced retail, you are going to see businesses in spending as demand is unable to be few years, for example, will be expecting his term to 2½ years and suspended his doing their very best to get customers filled. that their wage rates will increase to sentence, overturning key convictions and into the door, but it is all going to hinge Ports of Auckland and others around take into account relativities with the reducing the amount of his bribes. on consumer demand and how strong the the country are struggling to offload minimum wage.” Last year, the Supreme Court returned the economy continues to perform.” stock from cargo ships fast enough to The proposed increase to sick leave case to the high court, ruling that the amount It is fair to assume strong spending make it to stores quickly enough which entitlements from five days each year of Lee’s bribes had been undervalued. It said could be directly linked to closed borders, has resulted in empty shelves at a to 10 for all staff, regardless if they are the money that Samsung spent to purchase and that this would change as the number of retailers and other businesses employed on either a full time or part- three racehorses used by Choi’s equestrian country begins to open up, he says. warning of product shortages as they time basis, will mean that daughter and fund a winter sports foundation “There are lots of people who would struggle to get their hands of ingredients Harford says approximately 20 run by Choi’s niece should also be considered normally go overseas, at least once a for manufacturing. percent of the workforce in the retail bribes. year for a holiday, they would be saving Some products were already running sector work part-time, but they would During Wednesday’s court session, Lee’s up for that but at the moment they can’t in short supply, and there was no sign of also be entitled to 10 days of paid leave lawyers said the basic nature of the 2016 go away so they aren’t saving up and resolution to the issue, says Harford. “It’s throughout the year. scandal was about ex-President Park’s abuse spending some of that money.” not going to be a great year for retail. “Once you account for public holidays of power that infringed upon the freedom and Closed borders had been “good news” “It’s going to be a tough year for and annual leave entitlements that property rights of businesses. The lawyers for retail, Harford says, as it had helped retailers, things are going to tighten up works out to be 20 percent of the working said Lee and the other ex-Samsung executives see the sector through a difficult year, a little bit, and we’ll likely see a bit more year for some staff.” embroiled in the scandal weren’t able to “but you’d expect that to change as the pressure on consumer spending.” A combination of minimum wage and resist the pressure by Park and Choi and that borders do reopen.” He says logistic and supply chain sick leave entitlement increases for retail they and Samsung didn’t receive any special issues would likely be the biggest businesses would likely make it harder favours from Park’s government. EXPECTED ECONOMIC DOWNTURN challenge the sector would face in 2021, for people to find part-time work, says Lee apologised over the case, saying that second to the “disaster situation” if Harford, particularly for those with less “everything is my fault” and that “I deeply A big question mark hangs over the there was a return of Covid-19 in the experience such as students. repent and am ashamed of myself.” Lee said state of the economy and what it will community in New Zealand. “Everyone in retail wants their he’ll never engage in any activity that can look like as we head into a new year, says employees to come to work well and be cause misunderstanding and pledged to Harford. MINIMUM WAGE, SICK LEAVE treated well . . . but the reality is that if focus on making contribution to South Korean While its performance in the months ENTITLEMENTS you have a workforce that includes lots society. Lee also reiterated his earlier promise after the onset of the pandemic had of part-timers, and a part-timer has the not to pass the management rights to his beat economist predictions and painted Increases to both the minimum wage same sick leave entitlements as a full- children and to stop suppressing employee a relatively positive picture, this was and sick leave entitlements will be big timer, then the rational business decision attempts to organise unions. expected to turn in 2021. headaches for the sector this coming year. is to move towards only employing The Seoul High Court is to issue a ruling on “There are forecasts saying (New From April 1, the minimum wage fulltime staff, and that’s not good for January 18, according to South Korean media Zealand) is going to be facing slightly increases by $1.10 to $20 per hour, and people who might be trying to get back reports. — AP tougher economic times and that will while there are few retailer workers into the workforce.”

SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY ground, rising $2.89 or 4.31 percent to $69.89 on Plexure Group climbed 6c or 5.04 percent to 1074 trades worth $3.2m. $1.25; NZME was up 3c or 4.48 percent to 70c; Contact Energy rose 16c or 1.77 percent to water cooler supplier Just Life also increased 3c WELLINGTON — Transport and logistics about their summer break.” The local market a new high of $9.20, after falling to an intraday or 4.05 percent to 77c; Sky Network Television operator Mainfreight was the lone ranger as followed Wall Street where three leading low of $8.82. Port of Tauranga also had a strong rose 0.04c or 2.48 percent to 16.5c; and Pacific the sharemarkets, here and overseas, took a indices fell overnight from their record highs turnaround, climbing 12c or 1.63 percent to Edge gained 4c or 3.39 percent to $1.22. breather after rushing to record highs in recent amidst further confusion with the United States $7.47 after falling to a day’s low of $7.19. Utilities New Zealand Oil and Gas regained 1.5c or trading days. economic stimulus package. Senate Majority investor Infratil gained 5c to $7.40. 2.88 percent to 53.5c after falling nearly 30 The S&P/NZX 50 Index drifted to 13,217.14, Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a move to Fisher and Paykel Healthcare had another percent the day before. down 29.62 points or 0.22 percent after reaching increase stimulus cheques from US$600 ($836) low day, falling 66c or 1.97 percent to $32.84; In the United States, the Dow Jones Industrial an intraday low of 13,185. Trading was light to US$2000 ($2788). Ryman Healthcare was down 30c or 1.94 percent Average and S&P 500 Index slipped 0.22 percent and spread over the small cap stocks — 93.36 A stronger NZ dollar was also weighing to $15.20; and fast food operator Restaurant to 30,335.67 and 3727.04 respectively, and the million shares worth $111.77m changed hands. on the market, rising to US71.85c against the Brands lost 40c or 3.33 percent to $11.60. technology-drive Nasdaq Composite fell 0.38 There were 71 gainers and 63 decliners over American greenback. The Australian S&P/ASX After several days of recovering, a2 Milk fell percent to 12,850.22 points. 184 stocks. 200 Index was down 0.72 percent to 6651.90 at 17c to $12.05 after hitting an intraday high of Among the Dow Jones leaders, Apple fell Greg Smith, head of research with Fat 5.45pm. $12.50. Summerset Group Holdings also slowed 1.3 percent to US$134.87 ($187.94), Microsoft Prophets, said with little news, it was a typical There were few major price movements after recent strong gains, shedding 21c to was down 0.36 percent to US$224.15 ($312.36), holiday trading day. “Many investors have on the local market — except for Mainfreight. $12.45. Chorus was down 11c to $7.94, and wine and Tesla was up 0.35 percent to $US665.99 checked out for the year and thinking more The market darling continued to capture new exporter Delegat Group decreased 20c to $15.20. ($928.09). — NZ Herald 12 OPINION The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 EDITORIAL Incompetence in our Covid response Wonderful honour by Richard Prebble testing regimes, particularly at the border”. cargo and crews every day. That represents a “It is clear to the committee that reports large gap in the security of the overall border”. WHAT did the Government of progress on issues did not always reflect After the first lockdown “better use could have for Dame Anne not want us to know? Despite concrete action on the ground.” (We were lied to). been made in the 102 days to prepare for the Eminent writer and social scientist receiving a report on September “Without exception government agencies we inevitable outbreak . . . ” 28, Chris Hipkins released it spoke to expressed concern at their inability to The report lists 30 pages of incompetence. As Distinguished Professor Dame Anne the Friday before Christmas. I be ‘heard’ by the Ministry of Health.” Fred Dagg would say: “We don’t know how lucky Salmond has received the ultimate Googled the report and found “Health sector service providers expressed we are” to be Covid free. accolade to join her many others out why. frustration at receiving last-minute instructions The committee describes a visit to Auckland over the past three decades, in being It is called the “Report of the Advisory for changes which they believed did not Airport and a managed isolation facility where made a member of the Order of New Committee to oversee the implementation of recognise much of what was already happening they saw obvious failings such as inadequate Zealand in the New Year honours. the New Zealand Covid-19 Surveillance Plan on the ground.” cleaning. Why did Ministers not notice these It is a wonderful acknowledgment and Testing Strategy”. The report reveals our “Delays in making payments to service failings? of Dame Anne’s deep involvement in Covid testing plan was written by a veterinary providers has increased dissatisfaction with It gives little confidence in the rollout of the this country’s public life as a scholar epidemiologist. The plan was flawed. For eight the system and at times made for reluctance to vaccine or the response to another community and communicator, and for friends months our borders were wide open. increase testing rates.” outbreak. The Government continues to rely on its If the report was released when it was received GPs thought they were being told not to test Covid app that the public finds too hard to use. in Te Tairawhiti her message today Labour could never have run a “Covid election”. patients showing symptoms. Jacinda Ardern promised her Government’s is one of gratitude to all those who The advisory committee was chaired by two “All efforts should be made to introduce saliva “first priority” is “transparency”. Never have we taught and mentored her over the safe pairs of hands, Heather Simpson, Helen testing as soon as possible.” (This still has not received better PR and less transparency. years. For a national audience she Clark’s former chief of staff and Sir Brian Roche, been done). What I do not criticise is the commissioning of has stressed her optimism for the a civil service favourite. Both can be relied upon “Too often decision-making papers have this report. It is how we learn lessons. The report future of this country. not to criticise any Minister. gone to Cabinet with little or no real analysis says the pandemic has exposed fundamental International recognition for The report found the Government did not have of options . . . it should not be continuing eight weakness in our health sector. her work since the 1970s on testing that was “fit for purpose” and the country months into an issue.” There will be more pandemics. To be prepared cross-cultural exchanges and needs a “more effective, co-ordinated and aligned “The Ministry of Health is not well informed it is vital New Zealand set up an independent environmental matters has included approach” to “safeguarding our borders”. on the details of how the economy or the social royal commission into all aspects of the There is “poor communications both between Dame Anne being the first New sector operates.” response to the pandemic. and within the Ministry of Health . . . a lack of At September 28, “port orders still only apply ■ Richard Prebble was the Labour MP for Zealander to be elected a fellow of appreciation of operational implications of to Auckland and Tauranga, despite the fact that Auckland Central from 1975-1993, and led the both the US National Academy of directives; and poorly-designed risk targeting of there are ports all around the country processing ACT Party from 1996-2004. Sciences and the British Academy. She was also the first social LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS scientist to be awarded the Rutherford Medal, New Zealand’s Walkway needs attention top science prize. Over the Christmas break, Walkway needs attention. The Should have been on front The 2013 KiwiBank New Zealander relatives, friends and I have grass is long and covering of the year was honoured just last walked Otoko Walkway and signage so it is easy to go Isn’t it nice to see happy missing I would far prefer a month with the prestigious Blake spent time in Gray’s Bush off track — especially for an stories on the front page of photo of them on the front Scenic Reserve. What a treat 80-year-old, but I did it. The Herald for a change. I am page. For crying out loud. You medal for leadership, in honour of a for this region to have these. pleased the gentleman who have the power to help find life’s work improving and enriching The top part of the Otoko MRS M drove off the road into a ditch this boy and he features on Maori-Pakeha relationships. is safe. Great news for him page three! Where are you For many around the world Dame and family. thinking from? May he be safe Anne is best known for her series Masking bid to keep power R and V, well we all know and found soon. of prize-winning books about Maori that’s on and it’s great for D.P. WOOD life, European voyaging and cross- Re: Dice loaded for petition, wards? The farmers argued that Gisborne. Congratulations to cultural encounters in the Pacific. December 26 letter. the townies would not treat their the event organisers and may Footnote from Ed: Fair comment, The ONZ is the highest honour I agree whole-heartedly with Bob. interests fairly or well, and the everyone have fun and be safe. however Fletcher’s name and photo in New Zealand’s royal honours When Andrew Judd, ex-mayor of powers-that-be agreed. When the Really Ed! If my son or a were supplied late in the morning New Plymouth, introduced the idea Maori put this argument forward it friend’s son or the Wong’s yesterday. We’re all hoping he is system, created in 1987 “to of Maori wards to bring a Maori was denied! son or any child/person was found soon. recognise outstanding service to the voice to the council table, he was Brash and the defenders of the Crown and people of New Zealand”. “abused and spat on in the street by status quo here in Turanganui use Its “ordinary” membership is limited people” who opposed the idea. the argument of democracy to mask Of the people, by the people to 20 living members, who include Like them he had held the same their desire to maintain power and another Gisborne-raised identity, attitude towards Maori but after to keep Maori out, saying there Re: Dice loaded for petition, people to do the job. Dame , and luminaries doing some research into the is nothing stopping Maori from December 26 letter. The ward system promoted such as , Helen Clark, colonisation of Taranaki he was voting or standing for council. Bob, surely the council by the council is the worst , Sir , Sir appalled — hundreds of thousands There is nothing stopping them? election is a fair example kind of undemocratic, racist of acres of Maori land stolen, their There is. That is why Maori do not of democracy — with the election system. Candidates and Sir . sound economic base destroyed participate. Do some research, meaning of “democracy” being are chosen by race, voting is Additions in the past five years have with Maori left to starve, and the locate the reasons and attend to “government of the people, by done by people of the same been Sir , Richie killing of hundreds while defending them. Many are saying, for instance, the people”. race and no doubt those McCaw and . their property by the colonial army. that New Zealand history taught in For our last council election, councillors chosen this way Also joining the Order of New He then reflected on the our schools has omitted the grisly all ratepayers were free to will use race as the decider Zealand this year is Professor subsequent colonialist assumption details of colonialism. This denial vote (or not) and 25 candidates on many of the decisions they Emeritus Sir Mason Harold Durie, of power which continues today in has to end sometime. offered their services (of these make. a professor of Maori Studies and the Pakeha-dominated councils and However, all is not lost. The at least 10 were Maori). Then With the current system it research academic at Massey Parliament and decided Maori wards present Government is looking of the nine successful city- is expected that councillors University who has been at the might bring a better balance to into the unfair laws affecting Maori ward candidates, three were will give full thought and forefront of a transformational council decisions. He was shocked wards, such as the requirement for Maori. How you can see this consideration, and their at the reaction of his former friends only 5 percent to say no in a petition as undemocratic I’d be keen to decisions will be based on approach to Maori health, and and fellow councillors. This denial of for a referendum to then be held hear! what is best for Gisborne — played major roles in building the Maori wards is merely a continuation with the aim of throwing it out – There are no quotas — all of it and all of the people Maori health workforce, over more of the maintenance of the Pakeha while the existence of rural wards male, female, Maori, single living here — and not one than 40 years. stranglehold on political power. are exempt. Maori in Te Tairawhiti are people, etc — and voters racial group. Sir Mason’s whanau have a strong Why are rural wards not subject crossing their fingers. democratically decide who Tairawhiti connection, too, with wife to the same regulations as Maori JOE NADEN they consider are the best NORMAN GREY Arohia Kohere and their children [email protected] descendants of one of Gisborne’s founding fathers, Thomas Halbert, ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. and his fifth wife Keita Kaikiri. ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. Arohia was born and raised on the ■ Always include full name and contact details. ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. on Rangiata Station. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 WORLD 13 Iran allocates payment of $150,000 for families of Ukraine crash victims

DUBAI — Iran’s cabinet has Russian-made Tor system, known of the five affected countries created a compensation fund to NATO as the SA-15. Tehran have demanded that Tehran to pay the families of the 176 blamed “human error” for the accept “full responsibility” for the victims of a Ukrainian passenger shoot-down, saying in a report crash and pay compensation to plane that was shot down by released over the summer that the victims’ families in line with Iranian forces outside Tehran those manning a misaligned international agreements. last January, the president surface-to-air missile battery Iran, for its part, has sent announced on Wednesday. wrongly identified the civilian mixed messages on the matter of Iran will pay $150,000 for flight as a threat and opened fire compensation, with Gholamreza each victim, state TV reported, twice without getting approval Soleimani, the head of the without specifying a timeline for from ranking officials. country’s main insurance agency, STUCK IN THE MIDDLE: A car is stopped at the edge of a the awards. The announcement Canadian authorities allege saying in October that Iran fissure after a landslide occurred in a residential area in Ask, comes as the families of victims that Iran has not disclosed all would refuse to pay awards near Oslo. AP picture prepare to mark the anniversary relevant evidence or provided because the jet was “insured by of the January 8 crash and satisfactory answers to a number European companies.” diplomats from nations that of lingering questions, including But other Iranian officials Landslide hits Norwegian village lost citizens push Iran for more the identities of those held have promised to negotiate cooperation on the investigation responsible for the downing, the compensation with the five HELSINKI — A landslide Police spokesman Roger and compensation issues. exact chain of events that led countries. smashed into a residential area Pettersen told Norwegian media There was no immediate the Revolutionary Guard to open “A mistake has been made near the Norwegian capital on there were no reports of missing, comment on Iran’s fire and the decision to leave by us but the base of the Wednesday, injuring at least 10 but officials could not rule out the announcement from the five Iranian airspace open to civilian compensation should be decided,” people, leaving 21 unaccounted possibility of people in collapsed countries in talks with Iran traffic the same night that Iran said Mohsen Baharvand, deputy for and destroying several homes, buildings. He said some 21 people about reparations. launched a barrage of ballistic to the Foreign Minister, in authorities said. Some 700 people registered to live in the area are For days, Iran denied that its missiles at US forces in Iraq. September. were evacuated amid fears of uncounted for. military was responsible for the The plane, a Boeing “We have told our Ukrainian further landslides. “It hurts to see how the forces downing of the plane. But with 737 operated by Ukraine colleagues that international Norwegian police were alerted of nature have ravaged Gjerdrum. extensive evidence emerging International Airlines bound for regulations are our basis.” at 4am to the slide in the village My thoughts go to all those from Western intelligence reports the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, The association representing of Ask, in the municipality of affected by the landslide. Now it and international pressure was carrying 167 passengers and the families of victims released a Gjerdrum, some 20 kilometres is important that the emergency building, Iran admitted that its nine crew members from several statement last week lambasting northeast of Oslo. services get their job done,” military had mistakenly fired countries, including 82 Iranians, Iran’s compensation offer and The landslide cut across a road Norwegian Prime Minister Erna at the Ukrainian jetliner at a 57 Canadians, 17 Swedes, 11 demanding an independent and through Ask, leaving a deep ravine Solberg tweeted. moment of heightened tension Ukrainians, four Afghans and transparent investigation into that cars could not pass. Video In a separate statement, she between Iran and the United four British citizens according to the crash. “The families are footage showed dramatic scenes called the disaster “probably States. officials. The route was popular vigilant and will not sign any including one house falling into one of the biggest landslides we Western intelligence officials with those travelling onward to document,” the statement read. the ravine. Photos showed at least have had, and with the biggest and analysts believe Iran Canada. “The murderer cannot play the eight homes destroyed. consequences.” — AP shot down the aircraft with a For months, the governments role of mourner.” — AP ‘Cowardly terrorist act’ Blast at Aden airport directed at new ministers kills 22, wounds 50 SANAA, Yemen — A large explosion to the heavily fortified Mashiq Palace, struck the airport in the southern Yemeni where the Cabinet members were taken. city of Aden on Wednesday, shortly after a The source of that blast and whether plane carrying the newly formed Cabinet it occurred before or after the Cabinet landed there, security officials said. At members’ arrival were not immediately least 22 people were killed and 50 were known. There were no immediate reports wounded in the blast. of fatalities and the officials said the The source of the explosion was not Cabinet members arrived safely. immediately clear and no group claimed UN special envoy for Yemen, Martin responsibility for attacking the airport. Griffiths, condemned the explosion as an No one on the government plane was “unacceptable act of violence.” He said hurt. in a tweet that it was “a tragic reminder Officials later reported another of the importance of bringing #Yemen explosion close to a palace in the city urgently back on the path towards peace.” where the Cabinet members were Anwar Gargash, the United Arab transferred following the airport attack. Emirates’ minister of state for foreign And the Saudi-led coalition later shot affairs, said the attack on Aden’s airport down a bomb-laden drone that attempted DEADLY ATTACK: People was meant to destroy the power-sharing to target the palace, according to Saudi- run following an explosion at deal between Yemen’s internationally owned Al-Arabiya TV channel. the airport in Aden, Yemen, recognised government and the southern The Cabinet reshuffle was seen as a shortly after a plane carrying separatists. major step toward closing a dangerous the newly formed Cabinet US Ambassador in Yemen Christopher rift between the government of embattled landed on Wednesday. Henzel said the US condemned the Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour AP picture attacks in Aden. “We stand with the Hadi, and southern separatists backed Yemeni people as they strive for by the United Arab Emirates. The Saudi- peace, and we support the new Yemeni backed Yemeni government is at war with the area around the the palace. glass strewn about near the airport Government as it works towards a better Iran-allied Houthi rebels, who control “It would have been a disaster if the building and at least two lifeless bodies, future for all Yemenis,” he said. most of northern Yemen as well as the plane was bombed,” al-Awg said, insisting one of them charred, lying on the ground. Egypt, Jordan and the Arab League country’s capital, Sanaa. the plane was the target of the attack as In another image, a man tries to help also condemned the attacks. AP footage from the scene at the airport it was supposed to land earlier. another man whose clothes were torn to The Yemeni ministers were returning showed members of the government Prime Minister Saeed tweeted that he get up from the ground. to Aden from the Saudi capital, Riyadh, delegation disembarking as the blast and his Cabinet were safe and unhurt. He The International Committee of the Red after being sworn in last week as part shook the grounds. Many ministers called the explosions a “cowardly terrorist Cross said two of its workers were killed of a reshuffle following a deal with the rushed back inside the plane or ran down act” that was part of the war on “the in the airport blast, including a Yemeni separatists. Yemen’s internationally the stairs, seeking shelter. Yemeni state and our great people.” national who helped coordinate ICRC’s air recognised government has worked Thick smoke rose into the air from near Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad Bin transport activities, and a Rwandan who mostly from self-imposed exile in Riyadh the terminal building. Officials at the Mubarak blamed the Houthis for the was an X-ray technician. during the country’s years-long civil war. scene said they saw bodies lying on the attacks without offering evidence. Houthi It said three others were wounded, The Saudi ambassador to Yemen, tarmac and elsewhere at the airport. officials did not answer phone calls from including one seriously, and that one was Mohammed al-Jaber, described the attack Yemeni Communication Minister the AP seeking comment. unaccounted for. Lebanon’s official news as a “cowardly terrorist act targeting Naguib al-Awg, who was on the plane, Mohammed al-Roubid, deputy head agency identified one of the wounded the Yemeni people, their security and told The Associated Press that he heard of Aden’s health office, told the AP that ICRC workers as Lebanon resident Yara stability.” two explosions, suggesting they were at least 16 people were killed in the Khawaja, the ICRC’s spokeswoman in Despite “the disappointment and drone attacks. Prime Minister Maeen explosion and 60 were wounded. Later, Yemen. confusion caused by those who create Abdulmalik Saeed and the others were the Interior Ministry raised the casualty “This is a tragic day for the ICRC and death and destruction,” the peace quickly whisked from the airport to toll to at least 22 dead and 50 wounded. for the people of Yemen,” said Dominik agreement between the government and Mashiq Palace. Images shared on social media from Stillhart, ICRC’s director of operations. southern separatists “will go forward,” he Military and security forces sealed off the scene showed rubble and broken Officials said another explosion hit close said. — AP 14 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 Argentina passes landmark bill legalising abortion

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina on Wednesday Argentine lawmakers in 2018 by a narrow margin. became the largest nation in Latin America to But this time it was backed by the centre-left legalise elective abortion, a triumph for a feminist government, boosted by the so-called “piba” movement that overcame a last-minute appeal by revolution, from the Argentine slang for “girls,” Pope Francis to his compatriots and could pave and opinion polls showing opposition had the way for similar actions across the socially softened. conservative, heavily Roman Catholic region. The generational shift was reflected in the After a marathon 12-hour session, the stance taken by Vice President Fernández de country’s Senate passed the law after midnight by Kirchner. As president between 2007 and 2015, a comfortable 38-29 margin just two years after a Fernández de Kirchner opposed legalising similar initiative fell short in a cliffhanger vote. abortion. But she says she was persuaded by her The legislation, which President Alberto adult daughter to reconsider her position. Fernández has vowed to sign into law in the Argentina’s feminist movement has been coming days, guarantees abortion up to the 14th demanding legal abortion for more than 30 years week of pregnancy and beyond that in cases of and activists say the bill’s approval could mark a rape or when a woman’s health is at risk. watershed in Latin America, where the Catholic “Safe, legal and free abortion is now the law,” Church has long dominated. Supporters cite Fernández tweeted after the vote, noting that it official figures claiming more than 3000 women had been an election pledge. have died from clandestine abortions in the “Today, we are a better society that expands country since 1983. women’s rights and guarantees public health,” he Amnesty International celebrated the vote as added. TRIUMPH FOR FEMINIST MOVEMENT: Abortion-rights activists watch live video “an inspiration for other countries in the region While abortion is already allowed in some streaming of lawmakers in session, outside Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on and the world to advance in recognising access other parts of Latin America — such as in Wednesday. Congress approved a bill that legalise abortion in Argentina. AP picture to legal and safe abortion.” Uruguay, Cuba and Mexico City — its legalisation Opponents of the bill, separated by a barrier in Argentina is expected to reverberate across the “I am the mother of a girl and I know that she God. He came into the world as each child comes from its backers, watched glumly as the vote region, where dangerous clandestine procedures will have more rights tomorrow and that keeps us into the world, weak and vulnerable, so that we unfolded. A group that calls its members remain the norm a half century after a woman’s moving forward,” said Renata Vismara, her voice can learn to accept our weaknesses with tender “defenders of the two lives” set up an altar with right to choose was guaranteed in the US. hoarse after the celebratory street demonstration. love.” a crucifix under a blue tent. “These politicians Outside the Senate, pro- and anti-abortion Added Valentine Luy Machado: “The power of Following the vote, the local Roman Catholic aren’t representing the majority,” said opponent rights activists gathered, with the bill’s mostly seeing it come true after so many years . . . it’s bishop’s conference issued a statement saying Luciana Prat, an Argentine flag covering her female supporters wearing the color green that revolutionary.” the measure “will deepen even further the shoulders. has characterised their combative movement. Emotions ran high ahead of the vote as well. divisions in our country” and said it lamented Reflecting those sensitivities, the legislation The crowd of a few thousand burst into Just hours before the Senate session began that the country’s leadership was distant from the allows health professionals and private medical raucous cheers and tear-filled hugs as Vice on Tuesday, the pope, who is revered throughout dominant pro-life sentiment across the nation. institutions to opt out of the procedure. But they President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who his homeland and has good relations with The group Pro-Life Unity said the date would will be required to refer the woman to another presided over the debate, announced the result, Fernández’s Peronist government, weighed in, be remembered “as one of the most macabre medical center. So-called conscientious objection shouting “legal abortion in the hospital!” as the tweeting: “The Son of God was born an outcast, days in recent history.” also cannot be claimed if a pregnant woman’s life measure was passed. in order to tell us that every outcast is a child of A previous abortion bill was voted down by or health was in danger. — AP UK lawmakers approve BRIEFS Britain is first to approve Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine LONDON — The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine post-Brexit trade deal has been approved for use in the UK, with the first doses due to be given on Monday. There will be 530,000 doses available from next LONDON — Britain’s House of The documents were then flown by He said Britain would now “trade and week, and vaccination centres will now start Commons voted resoundingly on Royal Air Force plane to London, where cooperate with our European neighbours inviting patients to come and get the jab. Wednesday to approve a trade deal with Prime Minister Boris Johnson added his on the closest terms of friendship and Priority groups for immunisation have already the European Union, paving the way signature. goodwill, whilst retaining sovereign been identified, starting with care home residents, for an orderly break with the bloc that The European Parliament also must control of our laws and our national the over-80s, and health and care workers. will finally complete the UK’s long and sign off on the agreement, but is not destiny.” It comes as millions more in England are placed divisive Brexit journey. expected to do so for several weeks. Some lawmakers grumbled about in tier four restrictions. With just a day to spare, lawmakers Johnson told legislators that the deal being given only five hours in Parliament The UK has ordered 100 million doses of the voted 521-73 in favour of the agreement heralded “a new relationship between to scrutinise a 1200-page deal that will new vaccine — enough to vaccinate 50 million sealed between the UK government and Britain and the EU as sovereign equals.” mean profound changes for Britain’s people. the EU last week. It has been 4½ years since Britain economy and society. But support among Eventually all over 50s and younger adults Brexit enthusiasts in Parliament voted 52 percent to 48 percent to leave legislators —- most of whom debated with health conditions will be offered a jab in the praised it as a reclamation of the bloc it had joined in 1973. Brexit and voted from home because of virus first phase of the rollout — more than 25 million independence from the bloc. Pro- started on January 31 of this year, restrictions — was overwhelming, if not people in total. Europeans lamented its failure to but the real repercussions of that always enthusiastic. It is hoped that about two million patients a preserve seamless trade with Britain’s decision have yet to be felt, since the The powerful euroskeptic wing of week could soon be vaccinated with two vaccines biggest economic partner. But the vast UK’s economic relationship with the Johnson’s Conservative Party, which now approved. majority in the divided Commons agreed EU remained unchanged during the fought for years for the seemingly On Tuesday, 53,135 new Covid cases were that it was better than the alternative of 11-month transition period that ends longshot goal of taking Britain out of the recorded in the UK — the highest single day rise a chaotic rupture with the EU. December 31. EU, gave its backing to the deal. since mass testing began — as well as 414 more The deal will become British law Big changes are coming on New Year’s The strongly pro-EU Scottish National deaths within 28 days of a positive test. — BBC once is passes through the Day. The agreement, Party and Liberal Democrats and unelected House of Lords hammered out after Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Newly-elected lawmaker dies later in the day and gets The deal heralds more than nine months Party voted against. But the main WASHINGTON — A recently elected US formal royal assent from of tense negotiations and opposition Labour Party, which had lawmaker has died from Covid-19 — the first Queen Elizabeth II. a‘ new relationship sealed on Christmas Eve, sought a closer relationship with the member of the US Congress to die from the The UK left the EU between Britain will ensure Britain and bloc, said it would vote for the agreement disease. almost a year ago, but and the EU as the 27-nation EU can because even a thin deal was better than Republican Luke Letlow, 41, had been elected remained within the bloc’s continue to trade in goods a chaotic no-deal rupture. as Representative for Louisiana’s 5th district and economic embrace during a sovereign equals. without tariffs or quotas. “We have only one day before the end was due to be sworn in on Sunday. transition period that ends —Boris Johnson’ That should help protect of the transition period, and it’s the only He announced on December 18 that he had at midnight Brussels time the $894 billion in annual deal that we have,” said Labour leader tested positive for coronavirus and was admitted —- 11pm in London — on trade between the two Keir Starmer. “It’s a basis to build on in to hospital soon afterwards. Thursday. sides, and the hundreds of thousands of the years to come.” Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards ordered European Commission President jobs that rely on it. Former Conservative Prime Minister flags to be flown at half-mast on the day of Ursula von der Leyen and European But the end to Britain’s membership in Theresa May, who resigned in 2019 Letlow’s funeral. Council President Charles Michel signed the EU’s vast single market and customs after three years of Brexit acrimony “It is with heavy hearts that @FirstLadyOfLA the hard-won agreement during a brief union will still bring inconvenience and in Parliament, said she would vote for and I offer our condolences to Congressman-elect ceremony in Brussels on Wednesday new expense for both individuals and Johnson’s agreement. But she said it was Luke Letlow’s family on his passing after a battle morning. businesses — from the need for tourists worse than the one she had negotiated with Covid-19,” Mr Edwards tweeted. “The agreement that we signed to have travel insurance to the millions with the bloc, which lawmakers “I am heartbroken that he will not be able to today is the result of months of intense of new customs declarations that firms repeatedly rejected. serve our people as a US Representative, but I am negotiations in which the European will have to fill out. She noted that the deal protected even more devastated for his loving family.” Union has displayed an unprecedented Brexit supporters, including Johnson, trade in goods but did not cover services, Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Barnhill level of unity,” Michel said. say any short-term pain will be worth it. which account for 80 percent of Britain’s Letlow, and their two young children. “It is a fair and balanced agreement Johnson said the Brexit deal would economy. Letlow was admitted to hospital on December that fully protects the fundamental turn Britain from “a half-hearted, “We have a deal in trade, which 19 due to complications from the coronavirus. His interests of the European Union and sometimes obstructive member of the benefits the EU, but not a deal in condition worsened and on December 23 he was creates stability and predictability for EU” into “a friendly neighbour — the services, which would have benefitted transferred to an intensive care unit at a hospital citizens and companies.” best friend and ally the EU could have.” the UK,” May said. — AP in Shreveport, where he died on Tuesday. — BBC The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 WORLD 15 Toned-down New Year festivities

GOODBYE 2020: People pass “2021” numbers installed to celebrate the upcoming New Year in Moscow, Russia. AP picture

NEW YORK — If ever a year’s end seemed like roam on sidewalks that would normally be all but been largely silent since 2017 while its clock tower so-called New Year’s Eve capital, the city of cause for celebration, 2020 might be it. impassable. is restored, will sound 12 bongs at midnight. Kaluga, is luring tourists with a week of festivities, Yet the coronavirus scourge that dominated the Vendors’ carts and window displays at The Netherlands moved the national countdown despite pleas from residents to cancel. Officials in year is also looming over New Year’s festivities the area’s struggling gift shops flaunted few from an Amsterdam park to a soccer stadium, Kaluga, 150 kilometres southwest of Moscow, said and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down. 2021-themed souvenirs as workers set up a stage where spectators won’t be allowed in and virus precautions will be taken. From New York’s Times Square to Sydney for a celebration that will unfold this year without pyrotechnics will be replaced with “electric Poland has told residents not to circulate Harbour, big public blowouts are being turned the usual throngs of cheering, kissing revellers. fireworks.” between 7pm on December 31 until 6am on into TV-only shows and digital events. Fireworks Police will block off the area so spectators can’t In Rome, the fireworks are still on, but January 1. Turkey declared a four-day lockdown displays have been cancelled from the Las Vegas get a glimpse. customary concerts in public plazas have been starting on New Year’s Eve, and President Recep Strip to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Even private “It’s almost like a ‘Seinfeld’ episode,” Police scrapped in favour of livestreamed performances Tayyip Erdogan warned that security forces will parties in some places are restricted. Commissioner Dermot Shea said, invoking the and art installations. Pope Francis will skip his inspect hotels for illicit parties. The occasion stirs mixed feelings for people 1990s “show about nothing.” “This is a ball drop typical December 31 visit to the Vatican’s life-sized In the US, the Christmas morning bombing like Cesar Soltero, who was taking photos, and about nothing, where you can’t see, so you may Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square and plans to of the downtown tourist district in Nashville, taking stock, in Times Square this week. as well stay home.” The event’s special guests will deliver his New Year’s Day blessing indoors, to Tennessee, led the city to cancel its plan to light “I’m going to celebrate that I’m alive, but I’m be first responders and essential workers. But prevent crowds from gathering. fireworks and blow up a 2020 sign. not precisely too happy for this year,” said Soltero, they won’t be joining the mayor on stage to lead Rio de Janeiro nixed the fireworks, open-air “To say it would have been tone deaf would 36, an engineer visiting from Orlando, Florida, the countdown. Instead, each guest will watch concerts and rooftop parties that draw crowds be an understatement,” said Bruce Spyridon, after forgoing his usual holiday trip to see family from a private, well-spaced area. of white-clad revellers in the Copacabana president of the Nashville Convention & Visitors in Mexico. The night’s performances — including disco neighbourhood, where only residents will be Corp. Simona Faidiga and Alessandro Nunziata diva Gloria Gaynor’s singing of the apt-for-2020 allowed in. In Las Vegas, casino capacity is being limited strolled through Times Square with their Labrador anthem “I Will Survive” — will be aimed at TV New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest days of the to 25 percent and public gatherings are capped by retriever puppy, Maggie, who has given Faidiga a audiences. year at Paulo Roberto Senna’s Copacabana beach the governor at 50 people. But despite the rules lift after she lost her tour guide job. New Year’s Eve will look different around the stand, but the 57-year-old said he was OK with the and the risk of Covid-19, tens of thousands of The Italian couple moved to Miami for new jobs world after a year in which the virus killed an shutdown: “No money can buy our health!” people are expected to mark the new year on the in March, just as the pandemic froze tourism. He estimated 1.8 million people. Hot dog vendor Fabio Henrique saw it Strip or downtown. is working as a sales representative, but she is Germany banned the sale of fireworks, which differently. “They tell us to stay home, but for South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa not back at work yet. And they’re not ready to residents usually set off in on the streets, and a those who don’t have money, where are we going suggested a new way of observing the holiday by declare 2021 will be better, not wanting to jinx it. pyrotechnics show at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate to get the means to live?” asked Henrique, 39. lighting candles to honour Covid-19 victims and “I mean, I don’t think it could be worse than is off. In Russia, New Year’s Eve has been more widely front-line workers and to hope for a healthy 2021. 2020,” said Nunziata, 27. So, too, are the fireworks over the River Thames celebrated than Christmas, which is marked on Back in New York, yoga and stress-management Days ahead of the ball drop in Times Square, in locked-down London, where New Year’s Eve January 7 by the country’s Orthodox Christian instructor Allison Richard, 39, wrote up a few New it clearly wasn’t New Year’s as usual at the also marks Britain’s final economic split from the majority. Public events have been banned or Year’s wishes on confetti that will be dropped at Crossroads of the World. There was room to European Union. However, Big Ben, which has restricted in many regions. But the country’s midnight in Times Square. — AP

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Publication date: Monday, February 22, 2021 20 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 Number of passports issued this year drops by 79pc

WELLINGTON — While Others were New Zealanders the number of New Zealand born overseas who were choosing passports issued this year to get a New Zealand passport has dropped, requests from for the first time. New Zealanders overseas and If you are a New Zealander applying for their first passport you are freely able to return to have increased sharply. New Zealand at any point as Overall there was a 79 percent long as you can demonstrate at reduction in the number of the border that you are a New passports issued this year, in Zealander, and a passport is the line with changes to the border best way to do that, Montgomery and overseas travel in the wake said. of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We haven’t seen it to this But there has been a sharp scale before and that’s because increase in the number of New Zealanders overseas have requests from overseas, with been able to travel quite freely 48 percent issued to people on their overseas passports. overseas, up from 22 percent the However, with the changes year before. around the borders, New The registrar-general of Zealanders are feeling they are births, deaths and marriages, safer to have a New Zealand Jeff Montgomery, said that passport if they wish to travel was because people wanted the back to New Zealand,” he said. certainty of being able to return This year officials issued New to New Zealand. Zealand passports to people “What we’ve seen is 48 percent in 150 countries, which is of passports issued this year to consistent with past years. But New Zealanders have been for this year it sent passports to New Zealanders based overseas. places it did not receive requests A number of those will have from in 2019 including Cote returned home over recent times d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Gibraltar, BORDER CHANGES: With closed borders around the world, there was a 79 percent reduction in the and others are applying for it Guyana, Saint Barthelemy, St number of passports issued this year. NZ Herald picture just in case they need to come Maarten and Tunisia. home in the future.” Officials are worried about the they were not planning to travel better than rushing at the last This year no New Zealand The Department of Internal growing number of people with in the immediate future. minute and trying to renew passports were issued to people Affairs couriered 35 percent expired New Zealand passports He said when there were when borders open and people who considered themselves, “at more adult first-time passports and are encouraging them to border changes people would be can travel, Montgomery said. sea”. to citizens outside New Zealand renew them over the Christmas able to begin travelling again “We encourage all New Montgomery said the category than in 2019. The United break. and they should renew their Zealanders to always have a applied to people working on States led this in doubling the Over the past year, more passports as soon as they could. current passport if there’s any cruise ships or living on other normal numbers of first-time than 300,000 New Zealanders “We’re encouraging New chance they are going to be pleasure craft. applications. had let their passport expire, Zealanders renew them online travelling in the future,” he said. When their passports expired Montgomery said the Montgomery said. over the Christmas break, so Montgomery said applying they would arrange for them applicants usually travelled on That corresponded with an 80 if the borders do open they for a last-minute passport costs to be delivered at sea. He said another nationality (eg an EU percent drop in the number of are ready to go and they’re considerably more and at the this year no New Zealanders passport) but were New Zealand passports issued this year. not risking having an expired moment they were able to issue received their passport to an citizens who wanted the security Montgomery said in the passport when it is time to passports within 10 days, but if “at-sea” address, probably of a New Zealand passport so past, these people would have travel,” he said. there was a significant increase because they had headed to land they had the option of returning renewed straight away, but A passport was valid for 10 in demand that may not be the with the uncertainty around the home. failed to renew them because years so renewing it now was case. pandemic. — RNZ Rampant bike Last-minute reprieve allows theft not helped by cheap locks family time with ill daughter AUCKLAND — The chairperson of Bike Auckland says bike theft is rampant in the region and people by Michael Neilson, NZ Herald The family had originally been granted need to secure them with quality an emergency allocation on December 15 locks. — The Kiwi family of to quarantine in a New Zealand managed Barbara Cuthbert said the theft a 12-year-old girl under treatment for isolation facility on December 30. was often organised crime involving leukaemia in Melbourne have had their “At the time, this emergency allocation an outlet for bikes and the least- application to change their stay in managed application did not meet any of the secured ones tend to be stolen. isolation approved at the last minute. categories, but was approved under She said CCTV footage showed The emergency allocation decision extraordinary circumstances at the some owners used light cable locks, means Kate Diprose’s father Marc, brother discretion of a senior MBIE approver,” the which could be broken simply by Fletcher, 14, and sister Jessie, 11, — who spokesman said. pulling, and others used cafe locks, were meant to fly out yesterday — can stay However, when the family submitted which only lock the wheel. on another couple of weeks by her side after a new emergency allocation request, the Sometimes thieves used loppers her health began to deteriorate recently. person assessing this second request or bolt cutters to cut the lock, Kate has been at the Royal Children’s was not aware the case had previously Cuthbert said. Hospital Melbourne since September been approved under the extraordinary “We’ve seen a whole range of with her mother Jackie as she undertook circumstances criteria. them picked up on CCTV and the specialist T-cell therapy after she relapsed “Without this crucial information common theme is bikes that aren’t for the fifth time with acute lymphoblastic included, it did not meet the emergency heavily locked and by heavily, I mean leukaemia. allocations criteria and the application was something like a D-lock . . . because She has been battling the cancer since declined,” the spokesman said, you’ve actually got to saw through it. she was just three. “Upon reviewing this case, this “Those bikes are more valuable She and her mother flew over from emergency allocation has been approved than they used to be because they YOUNG BATTLER: their home in Matamata for the treatment Kate Diprose, 12, in the under extraordinary circumstances and the are often e-bikes, so they are an in September, and the rest of the family Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital where family have been notified. attractive target for organised theft, joined them on December 18 to stay she is receiving specialist cancer treatment. “On behalf of MBIE we wish the family which is what we have seen.” over Christmas, after gaining emergency Picture supplied well and apologise for any additional stress Cuthbert said there had been a allocations in a managed isolation facility incurred as part of this process. 16 percent increase of people biking from December 30. just hoping to extend their stay until Kate’s “We have requested a case review to over the last three years, and the However, Kate’s health began to condition had improved. minimise the chance of this happening escalated demand for bikes had been deteriorate recently and she has been “The main thing we are worried about is again.” driving the theft. placed in the Paediatric Intensive Care that they can’t leave isolation in those two Speaking earlier in the day, Jackie said She said it was timely for them to Unit (PICU). weeks, if anything happens.” the family was grateful to be in Australia do another campaign to combat bike The family applied for an extension to Following inquiries from The New for the specialist therapy in the first place, theft. their MIQ application for Marc, Fletcher Zealand Herald yesterday, an MIQ funded through the Ministry of Health. In a statement, police said they and Jessie, so they could stay on for spokesman said they discovered an error But having family there at this time was were not immediately aware of an another few weeks until she had stabilised. in the application process and had since making a huge difference. overall increase in bike thefts across However, this was declined, as was their reversed the decision. “It is amazing to be here, and we are Auckland, but they were aware application to self-isolate at home. “We are very sympathetic to the situation very grateful, especially to be able to come anecdotally of a small increase in Speaking to on this family is facing during this global over in a pandemic. We just want to thank reports of bike thefts in the Auckland Tuesday morning, Jackie said they were pandemic,” the spokesman said. everyone for their support.” City central area recently. — RNZ The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 NATIONAL NEWS 21 New Year Honours 2021

The 2021 New Year Honours are out and engineering today. This year 154 people have been Emeritus Professor Yoshihiro Sakata, Kyoto, Japan, recognised for serving their community for services to New Zealand-Japan relations and rugby or a significant achievement. Here is the Queen’s Service Order (QSO) full list of honours — Francis Anthony Fanning, Khandallah, Wellington, for services to the community Order of New Zealand (ONZ) Jeffrey William Sanders, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, for services to social service governance Professor Emeritus Sir Mason Harold Durie, KNZM, Feilding, for services to New Zealand Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) Distinguished Professor Dame Mary Anne Salmond, DBE, Stanley Pt, Auckland, for services to New Gillian Mary Adshead, JP, Warkworth, for services Zealand to conservation Kevin John Adshead, Warkworth, for services to New Zealand Order of Merit conservation Robin Boldarin, JP, Mirimar, Wellington, for services Dames Companion (DNZM) to the community and school sports Michael Joseph Bourke, Rangiwahia, for services to Professor Juliet Ann Gerrard, Freemans Bay, wildlife conservation Auckland, for services to science Daniel John Bowmar, Kaiwaka, for services to Fire Professor Cynthia Alcyion Kiro, Onerahi, Whangarei, and Emergency New Zealand and the community for services to child wellbeing and education Yvonne Barbara Boyes, JP, Ohope, for services to HONOURED: health, particularly nursing and cancer treatment Honorary Dame Companion Clockwise from top left, Lisa Allpress, Ian Taylor, Moana Tamaariki- Pohe, and Professor Shaun Hendy. Pictures supplied William Sydney Clement Burdett, Ruatoria, for services to the community and local government Suzanne Lee Snively, ONZM, Kelburn, Wellington, services to theatre Michele Rae Hine, Grey Lynn, Auckland, for Carol Winifred Charman, Napier, for services to for services to governance Dr Timothy Michael Malloy, Warkworth, for services services to performing arts education youth and people with intellectual disabilities to health Keith Luke Ingram, JP, Half Moon Bay, Auckland, for Sau Man Chow, Half Moon Bay, Auckland, for Knights Companion (KNZM) Dr Colin Douglas Meurk, Cashmere, Christchurch, services to the fishing and maritime industry services to immigrant communities for services to ecological restoration Dickson Stewart Jardine, Queenstown, for services Kerry Patrick Clarkin, JP, Huntington, Hamilton, for Rt Hon David Cunningham Carter, Lyttelton, for Rt Rev Te Kitohi Wiremu Pikaahu, Paihia, for to philanthropy and conservation services to agriculture and the community services as a member of Parliament and as Speaker services to the Anglican Church and Maori Jillian Frances Jardine, Queenstown, for services to Lester Dean, Richmond, Invercargill, for services to of the House of Representatives Brenda Pilott, Johnsonville, Wellington, for services philanthropy and conservation the Pacific community David Joseph Dobbyn, ONZM, for services to music to social and public service sectors Helen Susan Johnson, Milson, Palmerston North, Michael Nevill Drake, Taupo, for services to Ian Lemuel Taylor, CNZM, Roslyn, Dunedin, for Superintendent John Richard Price, OStJ, Redcliffs, for services to Special Olympics and the community education and the community services to broadcasting, business and the community Christchurch, for services to the New Zealand Police Rodney Whitiora Jones, Herne Bay, Auckland, for Paul Duffy, Edendale, for services to the community Professor William Te Rangiua Temara, CNZM, and the community services to economics and public health research and local government Pukete, Hamilton, for services to Maori and education Joanna Ruth Randerson, Brooklyn, Wellington, for Samuel Edwin Isaac Judd, Birkenhead, Auckland, Dr Anna Thornton Dyzel, Hokitika, for services to services to the performing arts for services to the environment and sustainability the community and health Companions (CNZM) Dr Geoffrey Wayne Rice, Strowan, Christchurch, for education Kathleen Mae Fenton, Sumner, Christchurch, for Professor Stephen Thomas Chambers, Cashmere, services to historical research and tertiary education Dr Glenda Ruth Keam, , Auckland, for services to the community Christchurch, for services to infectious disease Victor John Rodger, Oriental Bay, Wellington, for services to music and music education Rowan Gray Edward Garrett, Paeroa, for services to research services to theatre and Pacific arts James Edward Kebbell, Otaki, for services to brass bands Suzanne Eleanor Chetwin, Wadestown, Wellington, Guy Winston Salmon, Nelson, for services to the sustainable business and the community Colin Franklin Gibbs, Wakefield, Nelson, for services for services to consumer rights environment James Kelly, Caversham, Dunedin, for services to to agriculture and the community Dr Annabel Kirsten Finucane, ONZM, Remuera, Burton Ross Shipley, Russell, for services to the trade union movement Peter John Goodbehere, Hospital Hill, Napier, for Auckland, for services to health, particularly paediatric basketball Inspector Kieren William Kortegast, Hillmorton, services to film heart surgery Roger Wilson Steele, Paraparaumu, for services to Christchurch, for services to the New Zealand Police Joseph Sydney Ronald Robert Hughes, Opotiki, for Robert Ian Fyfe, Takapuna, Auckland, for services the publishing industry and the arts and the community services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the to business and tourism Dr Gail Tewaru Tipa, East Taieri, Dunedin, for Janet Lyn Lane, Kelburn, Wellington, for services to community Dr Stuart Peter Gowland, QSO, Stepneyville, services to Maori and environmental management tertiary education Grace Sarina Hutton, Newlands, Wellington, for Nelson, for services to health and education Adjunct Associate Professor James Alan Tully, Josephina Henrica Maria Lelijveld, North East services to Pacific art and the community Michael Jon Hamilton, Kennedy Bush, Christchurch, Karori, Wellington, for services to journalism and Valley, Dunedin, for services to the deaf community Angela Deirdre Keenan, Hokitika, for services to for services to marine engineering and business education and education sport, particularly netball Deborah Ann Hockley, MNZM, Sumner, Colleen Mary Upton, Trentham, Upper Hutt, for Keith James Locke, Mt Eden, Auckland, for services Arohanui Haumihiata Lawrence, Hastings, for Christchurch, for services to services to the plumbing and gasfitting industry and to human rights advocacy services to Maori and sustainable food production Distinguished Professor Philippa Lynne Howden- women Donald William Mackenzie, Fendalton, Christchurch, Reverend Falkland Gary Fereti Liuvaie, Ranui, Chapman, QSO, Aro Valley, Wellington, for services to William Raymond Wallace, JP, Wainuiomata, for services to athletics and the community Porirua, for services to the Niue community public health Lower Hutt, for services to local government and the John McIntosh, Hillcrest, Hamilton, for services to Dr Judith Roberta Lowes, Tauranga, for services to Albert Archibald Jelley, OBE, Green Bay, Auckland, community people with disabilities women and roller sports for services to athletics and the game of bridge Chloe Angela Carol Wright, Omokoroa, Tauranga, Dr Jann Medlicott, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga, for Elizabeth Patricia Norton, Temuka, for services to Dr David William Kerr, Central Christchurch, for services to philanthropy, education and health services to philanthropy, the arts and radiology the community Melissa Potocka Moon, Kelburn, Wellington, for Stuart Keith Paterson, Ranfurly, for services to the Christchurch, for services to health and business Members (MNZM) Dr Gerard David McSweeney, QSO, Haast, for services to athletics and charitable causes community services to conservation Christopher John Morrison, Grey Lynn, Auckland, James George Powdrill, Kaikohe, for services to Inspector Tamuera Aitama Aberahama, Outer Kaiti, for services to sustainable business and Fair Trade Fire and Emergency New Zealand Professor Emeritus Louise Frances Basford Gisborne, for services to the New Zealand Police and Nicholson, Stingray Bay, Snells Beach, for services to Janice Mildred Murphy, Burnside, Christchurch, for Neil Lawrence Pugh, Heathcote Valley, the community services to education and children with intellectual Christchurch, for services to the community neuroscience and education Susan Veronica Anderson, JP, Whanganui, for Hon Anthony Penrose Randerson, QC, Epsom, disabilities Hokikau Kataraina Purcell, Nawton, Hamilton, for services to restorative justice Katie Murray, QSM, Kaitaia, for services to Maori services to seniors and Maori Auckland, for services to the judiciary Dr Lisa Shelley Argilla, Liberton, Dunedin, for Distinguished Professor Ian Reginald Reid, Mt and the community Lasalo Owen Purcell, Nawton, Hamilton, for services to animal welfare and conservation Dr James Wayne Ngata, Tolaga Bay, for services to services to seniors and Maori Albert, Auckland, for services to medicine Professor Michael George Baker, Brooklyn, Hon Lynton Laurence Stevens, QC, St Heliers, Maori and education Isobel Ransfield, Otaki, for services to Maori Wellington, for services to public health science Paul Gerard Norris, Te Anau, for services to the Frances Joan Rawling, Abbotsford, Dunedin, for Auckland, for services to the judiciary and the Janet Elsie Barnes, JP, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga, community tourism industry and conservation services to heritage rose preservation for services to local government and the community Denise Alexandra Ritchie, for services to the Maxwell Thomas Robins, Epsom, Auckland, for Christina Joy Barton, Northland, Wellington, for prevention of sexual violence and exploitation services to healthcare and seniors Officers (ONZM) services to art history and curation Muipu La’avasa Sagaga, Whangaparaoa, for Kevin Stechman, Westport, for services to Fire and Major David Thomas Bennett, Kelson, Lower Hutt, Denis William Aitken, JP, Outram, for services to the services to boxing Emergency New Zealand for services to the Salvation Army and the community Serviceman M, Defence Force, for services to the Reverend Alison Jean Stewart, Marton, for services dairy industry and the community Mark Alexander Bowden, Oakura, New Plymouth, Afamasaga Vaafusuaga Telesia McDonald Alipia, New Zealand Defence Force to choral music for services to education Dr Gagrath Pradeep Singh, Freemans Bay, Marthalina Mii Taru, Hataitai, Wellington, for Swanson, Auckland, for services to Pacific early Sheena Cameron, Green Bay, Auckland, for childhood education Auckland, for services to health services to netball and the Pacific community services to education Pauline Kei Smith, Riverton, for services to Pacific Bruce Herbert Thompson, Ohakune, for services to Lisa Joy Allpress, Whanganui, for services to the Kendra Margaret Cocksedge, Spreydon, racing industry arts and the community Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community Christchurch, for services to rugby Michael John Sutton, Hamilton East, Hamilton, for Julia Mary Truesdale, Wadestown, Wellington, for Allan Ward Beck, QSM, Eltham, for services to Michelle Anne Crook, Cambridge, for services to agricultural aviation and aviation safety services to education services to netball and education the community Moana Ngawaiata Tamaariki-Pohe, Orakei, Malia Nive Venning, Trentham, Upper Hutt, for Donovan Paul Bixley, Hilltop, Taupo, for services to Vanisa Dhiru, JP, Thorndon, Wellington, for services children’s fiction and as an illustrator Auckland, for services to Maori and conservation services to the Tokelau community and netball to the community and gender rights Dr Tasileta Teevale, Andersons Bay, Dunedin, Theresia Selina Weir, Matakatia, Whangaparaoa, for Professor Jonathan George Boston, Mt Cook, Edward John Edwards, Mangere, Auckland, for Wellington, for services to public and social policy for services to Pacific education and public health services to people with disabilities services to sustainable business and harness racing research Janet Mary Wilson, Ashhurst, for services to wildlife Alistair Grant Davis, Palmerston North, for services Kenneth John Forrest, Blenheim, for services to the to the motor industry, business and sustainability William Trubridge, Havelock North, for services to conservation electricity industry and business freediving Leo Michael Donnelly, Mt Albert, Auckland, for Prudence Anne Gooch, Bethlehem, Tauranga, for New Zealand Antarctic Medal (NZAM) services to karate Reverend Tumama Vili, Woolston, 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RESISTANCE : Samari of forward thinking techno act Klang is about to bring “abrasive modern punk with a political platform” to Gisborne. Picture supplied FROM THE UNDERGROUND

by Mark Peters The nine track debut album is a 1980s and in 1988, the term came to be conceptual rewriting of a soundtrack associated with a form of electronic dance brasive modern punk for a dystopian to British filmmaker Adam Curtis’ music produced in Detroit. future, is how Sam Mentink (aka documentary HyperNormalisation. “In terms of ethos, it’s resistance, ASamari) describes Klang, a techno The documentary argues that since questioning the status quo — which is a big party with a political edge. the 1970s, governments, financiers and part of punk.” And now Auckland’s infamous technological utopians have given up on the Mentink encourages people to take a underground techno crew is about to come to complex “real world” and built a simpler stance. Gisborne “to destroy Smash Palace”. “fake world” run by corporations and kept “Find something in your area to fight and “You can go to escape but if you want stable by politicians. show resistance. My thing is the housing something with higher meaning, and listen HyperNormal is described as having crisis in New Zealand,” he says. to music made for political change, you distilled “the decay and angst within Curtis’ “I look at the society I live in and what the might come out thinking differently,” says film to create a new sonic landscape, one biggest problem is for young people. I see Mentink. that maintains a fine balance between people who are oppressed, have nowhere to “That ethos is part of the music. You’re put destruction and regeneration”. live and are not happy. into that space, then you can do what you That resonated with Mentink’s view of the “When I launched the party, it was to want, make up your own story.” world. fight against house prices. You might not get Focusing on the theme of music as protest, The album, Klang’s recording debut, was that on the dance floor but there are ethics, a vehicle for social critique and change, released shortly before lockdown. values and fundamentals behind the music. Mentink completed his masters in music “Three weeks later we were in the new “You could argue there’s a bit of an last year. His debut album, HyperNormal, normal.” anarchist streak to us.” was the culmination of his master’s project Mentink cites civil unrest in Detroit, and that focused on protest and activism. demolition in 1989 of the Berlin Wall as ■ Klang, Auckland underground techno “The album HyperNormal embodied that home to the evolution of techno as a voice crew + Yosiah, Clay Louis, Uday. Smash idea the party is an expression of that,” says for change, a release valve. Palace, January 9. Tickets $20 from Mentink. Techno originated in Germany in the early undertheradar 24 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 Capturing a ThisWeek ■ Rolling Stones tribute band Cosmopolitan Club, tonight, 9.30pm. classic Kiwi Free entry for members and guests. Free raffle ticket on entry with three summer chances to win a prize. ■ New Year’s Reggaelution Smash Palace, tonight. Lost Tribe by Mark Peters Aotearoa + Clown’s Kiss. Tickets eventfinda, or $20 at the door. summertime photograph shot with a cellphone that Gisborne artist Conor AJeory bought for the quality of its camera ■ SmashFest has won him a Canon Powershot G7X Mark III. Two stages, 16 local/national rock and Jeory entered the photograph of his niece on metal bands, fire and belly-dancing, Makorori Beach at sunset after he saw a post medieval fighting, workshops, vendors on Twitter about online publication Newsroom’s and beachside camping. Family- competition. friendly experience. Smash Palace, Newsroom’s challenge to its readers was to midday January 2-midnight January 3. submit pictures that best captured the New Tickets+bf: day pass 12/over $10-40, Zealand summer. camping pass 12/over $15-$75 from Jeory’s winning image in the Canon Explore eventfinda.co.nz Summer Campaign competition features his niece Raiha Jeory-Reynolds who was holidaying with her family at Makorori last summer. ■ Revive — a festival of live music In the picture, Raiha stands in a shallow and holistic health channel of water that trails from the sea and Woodlands on Back Ormond Road, across the sand. Sunlight ripples on the water January 2-4. Tickets available from and flares behind Raiha as the sun sinks behind ticketfairy.com For more details visit the hills. revivefestival.co.nz “My niece co-opted me to be her social media operator and had me take a series of pics for her Instagram one evening on Makorori Beach ■ Sunday Music at Matawhero outside of Gisborne, Tairawhiti, after ‘fush un Neil Smoker, Matawhero Wines, 189 chups’, Jeory told the judges. Riverpoint Rd, January 3, 1-3pm. Free “This one really struck me.” entry. Bookings essential: ph 867 6140 “Any one of that series we took would have or [email protected] looked just as good,” says Jeory in an email to his niece. “This one is the one that summed up the COMING UP winding down of another long summer day best. You look like any person looking for shelter as the evening draws in.” ■ Looking For Alaska EXPLORE SUMMER: A picture Jeory forgot he had entered the competition Dome Room, Friday, January 8, 8pm. of his niece on Makorori Beach until he got the message to say he had won. Presales from eventfinda $15 or $20 at at sunset has won Gisborne “I entered because I loved the sequence of the door. artist Conor Jeory first prize in a pictures I took. I sent that picture because it photography competition. tells the best story. Her attitude, all that energy Picture by Conor Jeory wound up.” ■ Soaked Oats Smash Palace Friday, January 8, 8pm. Tickets www.undertheradar.co.nz

■ Klang Auckland underground techno crew and Yosiah, Clay Louis, Uday. Smash Palace, Saturday, January 9. Royal NZ Ballet Tutus on Tour ■ Tiromoana summer concert series Thursday, March 4th, 6.30pm Pianist Samuel Woosol Jeon, January 15, 7.30pm. Cellist Christine Yesol Jeon, January 17, 2.30pm. Tiromoana, 41 Winifred Street. Adults koha. Children and students free. For planning purposes email your interest to Jack Richards at tiromoana1001@ gmail.com

Heath Franklin’s Chopper THEATRE The Silencer Thursday, March 18th, 7.30pm ■ Evolution Theatre Company Auditions for Queen by Sam An Evening with Brooks, Robert Harling’s Steel Marlon Williams LIGHT AND SHADOW: A more mature, darker sound than previously Magnolias, and Tennessee Williams’ Friday, March 19th, 2021, 7.30pm heard from Hamilton indie-folk band Looking For Alaska can be experienced on The Glass Menagerie. Evolution their new album, Light and Shadow. As part of their tour to celebrate the album, Theatre, 75 Disraeli Street, Saturday the band returns to Gisborne this month and will perform at the Dome on January at 11am. Email interest to info@ 8 from 8pm. $15 presale tickets are available from eventfinda. Door sales, $20 evolutiontheatre.org.nz, or message cash. Picture supplied Evolution Theatre on their Facebook page. ArtsGuide ■ Level Up: drama, dance and The NZ String Quartet, performance workshops 4 Suits & a Soprano Drama workshops with actor/writer/ director Belinda Campbell. Dance Sunday, May 2nd, 2021, 8.00pm VISUAL ARTS workshops with choreographer/dancer ■ Tatara e maru ana — The Anita Zwart. Evolution Theatre, 75 sacred rain cape of Waiapu, Disraeli Street, January 27-31. Several ■ Off The Canvas Natalie Robertson more classes for various ages are also

34614-14 A multi-media exhibition A record of an ancestral tipuna available. For more information visit featuring Gisborne-born boxer landscape as it is today. Tairawhiti www.evolutiontheatre.org.nz/holiday- Tickets on sale from Gisborne i-SITE Tom Heeney, New Zealand’s first Museum until January 31. classes. global sporting hero and world Got something going on? Accepting bookings for functions, 1928 heavyweight title contender. Tairawhiti Museum, December ■ Paul Nache Gallery Let The Guide know at events, meetings and conferences. 12 - February 28. Glen Armstrong and Clive Kelly. [email protected], Email [email protected] or telephone 869-0635 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 25 The scent of bliss

by Mark Peters — bliss — in the story and used in his creation ambergris, hat can you do if white musk, grapefruit, banana you are thirty and, and wintergreen. Although a Wturning the corner pear tree features largely in of your own street, you are Bliss, van Eerd sidestepped the overcome suddenly by a feeling obvious inclusion of pear, but a of bliss — absolute bliss! — fruit bowl discussed in the story as though you’d suddenly inspired a couple of ingredients. swallowed a bright piece of When van Eerd visited that late afternoon sun and it Katherine Mansfield House burned in your bosom, sending he was told the name of the out a little shower of sparks into writer’s favourite French scent every particle, into every finger translated to Flowering Broom. and toe? says Bertha Young Asked if Mansfield might have in Katherine Mansfield’s 1918 bought the perfume because it story Bliss. recalled for her broom spreading To mark 100 years since on New Zealand hillsides, the publication of Mansfield’s third parfumier couldn’t be sure. He collection of short stories, Bliss, aimed to invoke a feeling rather Wellington-based parfumier than recreate a smell. Francesco van Eerd has created “It’s no different from a new “literary scent” called musicians,” he told radio host Bliss inspired by the story. Bryan Crump. HIGHLY RATED SHOWS AND CLASSES: The original Creation of the scent was a “When Tchaikovsky did Swan tin sign affixed to the late Graeme Mudge’s mural in collaboration between van Eerd Lake it doesn’t sound like swans the Gisborne District Council’s former courtyard sadly and the people who look after . . . If composers can do it with went missing when the mural was demolished — but Mansfield’s house and garden in musical notes parfumiers can do the shows go on . . . and Evolution Theatre Company Wellington. it with fragrance notes. It’s no WHAT’S THAT SMELL? A scent director Dinna Myers has already mapped out a Rather than “go too literal”, different.” designed by Wellington-based programme for 2021. Picture supplied the founder of Fragrifert Any book could be used as parfumier Francesco van Eerd to Parfumeur aimed to capture inspiration for a perfume, he mark the centenary of publication of in the perfume the sense of said. One listener suggested Mansfield’s third collection of short the story, he told Radio New Barry Crump’s title A Good stories, Bliss, has recently been Actors sought for 2021 Zealand. He concentrated on Keen Man — “the fragrance of released. Bertha Young’s “peak experience” deer shit and bush hygiene”. Picture supplied by Lady Ottoline Morrell ueen by New Zealand community. playwright Sam Brooks, “Experience is not crucial and QRobert Harling’s is far exceeded by a fun-loving Steel Magnolias, Tennessee spirit.” Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, The show is scheduled to run Agatha Christie’s whodunnit February 25-27. The Mousetrap, and She Kills Email your interest to info@ Monsters by Qui Nguyen are evolutiontheatre.org.nz, or lined up for Evolution Theatre message their Facebook page. Company’s play list for 2021. Auditions for the first three ■ Level Up: drama, dance and shows will be held at the theatre, performance workshops 75 Disraeli Street, on January 2 Actor/writer/director Belinda at 11am. Campbell and choreographer/ ETC artistic director Dinna dancer Anita Zwart are running Myers is particularly keen to drama, acting and dance find male actors to perform in workshops in January. Queen. ETC’s version of the play The drama workshops under will be an “LGTBQ+ multimedia Campbell will take actors’ skills experience that shines a light on while Zwart will help polish gay culture in New Zealand”. workshoppers’ dance skill and More than four men are gear up them for auditions. needed to make the project fly, Supported by Creative says Myers on the theatre’s Communities NZ and Gisborne Facebook page. District Council, the drama, dance “I have a strong preference and performance workshops that the actors be gay, as the will be held at Evolution Theatre SOMETHING TO CHEW ON: For their last album, Sludge Pop, indie group Soaked Oats story is about what it is like Company, January 27-31. incorporated lots of synths deep in the mix that fatten out the sound a bit more. “The themes running across to be gay in New Zealand, and Several more classes for our songs change as we do, and as such there isn’t one thing we’re always trying to express,” guitarist Henry authenticity is crucial to the various ages are also available. Francis told The New Zealand Herald last year. “Soaked Oats was born out of close friends enjoying their story-telling. But, if need be, I For more information visit www. time together and loving music.” Now you can enjoy it too when the band is served up at Smash Palace on will consider working with actors evolutiontheatre.org.nz/holiday- Friday, January 8 at 8pm. who are not in the LGTBQ+ classes ■ Presales tickets are $20+bf and are available at undertheradar.co.nz YOUR WEEKDAY RADIO PROGRAMME GUIDE

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FUN-FILLED SEQUEL: Prehistoric family the Croods are challenged by a rival family the Bettermans, who claim to be better and more evolved. AP pictures via DreamWorks

Prehistoric journey with good intentions by Lindsey bahr, AP Film Writer All of this progress is thanks to the depending, a follow-up conversation ■ The Croods: A New Age, a Universal not-so-subtly named Bettermans, Hope about punching. Pictures release, is rated PG by the emember The Croods? It’s (Leslie Mann), Phil (Peter Dinklage) and It might not be as novel as the first, Motion Picture Association of America understandable if the answer is a their daughter Dawn (Kelly Marie Tran). but it’s essentially harmless, if a little for “peril, action and rude humour.” R“sure, kinda?” The Bettermans look, to put it bluntly, chaotic, fun for kids and doesn’t need to Running time: 95 minutes. Two and a The 2013 animated film about a cave like modern urban hipsters on vacation be anything more than that. half stars out of four. family in a fictional prehistoric era in Indonesia. With mum in a tasteful featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage, shift dress and turquoise jewellery and Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds and Cloris dad with a man-bun, sandals and an FilmGuide Leachman was pretty enjoyable, made open shirt, it seemed like we were about a decent amount of money and even got to discover that this isn’t prehistoric an Oscar nomination. Nothing earth times at all and maybe the Croods had shattering, but it wasn’t surprising been living in some deranged social that DreamWorks Animation decided to experiment to mimic the conditions of ODEON MULTIPLEX (SOE), to recruit and train women as spies. Their mission is to conduct greenlight a sequel. primitive peoples. ■ That it took seven years to do so is, but Don’t worry, they aren’t. It’s simply Dragon Rider sabotage and help build a resistance. The Croods: A New Age got caught up in that this fantastical prehistoric society Animated fantasy film based on novel SOE “spymistress” Vera Atkins (Stana a crazy cycle of corporate acquisitions, has gotten even more cartoonish and of the same name by Cornelia Funke. Katic) recruits two unusual candidates — director changes and shifting priorities. It over-the-top. Young silver dragon Firedrake has had Virginia Hall (Sarah Megan Thomas), an was even flat-out cancelled at one point. These two families do not mesh enough of hiding in a wooded valley. He ambitious American with a wooden leg, And this all happened pre-pandemic. together particularly well, with one wants to show that he’s a real dragon. and Noor Inayat Khan (Radhika Apte), That it still eventually got made with valuing privacy, tidiness and progress When humans are about to destroy his an Indian Muslim pacifist. They help to all of the original cast is a downright and the other being, well, crude. You can family’s last refuge, Firedrake sets off on undermine the Nazi regime in France. miracle. already guess the misunderstandings, the an adventure with forest brownie Sorrel. Thomas wrote, produced and starred in But it’s certainly a lot of drama for hurt feelings and where it all eventually They meet Ben, an orphan who claims the film. Inspired by true stories. a silly animated sequel that’s neither ends up, but it’s a journey with a good to be a dragon rider. Sorrel becomes terribly special nor all bad. Directing heart. increasingly distrustful of Ben but the ■ The Croods: A New Age duties transferred from Chris Sanders Some kids might even take some trio must work together because they are Searching for a safer habitat, the and Kirk DeMicco to first-time director comfort in relating more to one family or being hunted by Nettlebrand (voiced by prehistoric Crood family discover an Joel Crawford. another, or, as Dawn discovers, wanting Patrick Stewart), an evil, dragon-eating idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all This time around we meet up with the what the other family has. monster created by an alchemist to track of their needs. Unfortunately, they must Crood clan Grug (Cage), Ugga (Catherine There is some clear imagination and down and destroy every dragon on Earth. also learn to live with the Bettermans — a Keener), Gran (Leachman), Eep (Stone) talent behind this world, although the family who are a couple of steps above the and her boyfriend Guy (Reynolds) on the aesthetic won’t be for everyone. ■ Monster Hunter Croods on the evolutionary ladder. search for a new place to live, somewhere The Betterman’s home is colourful Members of an elite military force, led by they dreamily refer to as “Tomorrow.” and imaginative and will no doubt be a US Army Ranger Captain Artemis (Milla ■ Dreamland And they do stumble upon a visual feast for youngsters, especially the Jovovich), fall through a portal into a Margot Robbie stars as a bank robber in “Tomorrow” of sorts: A walled-in gadget-curious and treehouse fans. And world populated by giant monsters. They Depression-era Texas. On the run and community with farming, tools and there are some genuinely funny moments, meet a hunter who helps them survive wounded, she hides out in a barn, where comforts, things that are wholly foreign and a bit with “punch monkeys” that and fight against the monsters as they she is discovered by a teenage boy whose to the rag-tag survivalist cave family. will likely produce giggles and then, seek a way home. Based on video game. head is turned by the attractive fugitive with a convincing hard-luck story. ■ The Dry Aaron Falk (Eric Bana) returns to his ■ Superintelligence drought-stricken home town to attend a When a powerful superintelligence funeral following three tragic deaths. But chooses to study Carol, the most average his return opens a decades-old wound — person on Earth, the fate of the world Promote your the unsolved death of a teenage girl. hangs in the balance. As the artificial intelligence decides whether to enslave, ■ Wonder Woman 1984 save or destroy humanity, it’s up to Carol The story of Diana Prince is updated to to prove people are worth saving. Stars event here 1984, when she is working as a senior Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone. anthropologist at the Smithsonian Institute, while continuing to fight ■ Blithe Spirit crime as Wonder Woman. Businessman A medium holds a seance for a novelist Talk to us about a marketing package to suit your budget. Maxwell Lord visits the Smithsonian in with writer’s block but summons the spirit search of a dreamstone that grants wishes of the writer’s first wife, which leads to to anyone who touches it. Diana (Gal a love triangle between the man and his 33239-01 Gadot), admiring co-worker Barbara wives — one alive and one dead. Minerva (Kristen Wiig) and Lord (Pedro Pascal) each come in contact with the ■ The Witches stone, with far-reaching consequences. Octavia Spencer and Anne Hathaway ■ star in a film of Roald Dahl’s story about A Call to Spy an orphaned boy who goes to live with In the early days of World War 2, his grandmother in rural Alabama. They Winston Churchill orders his new spy run foul of some deceptively glamorous agency, the Special Operations Executive witches. Call Jane Smith today 869 0617 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 RACING 27

Auckland races at Ellerslie Friday Jetbet 2 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 Q. 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 PL6 5-10 Selections 2 Mainstream Plumbing 1.19 12 264 Platinum Petals (8) 56.5 51 J Riddell 9 s0845 Tellmesomethingboy (5) 56.5 50 9 Sistema Railway 5.28 Race 1: SUPER PURSUIT, GOLD WATCH, ARRIVEDERCI 13 87647 Ezdara (5) 56.5 49 J Fawcett T Thornton $50,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1200m 10 s3721 Dragon Queen (4) 54.5 62 D Johnson $200,000, group 1 open-sw&p, 1200m Race 2: DUNEAGLE, NAJAH, ROCH ‘N’ HORSE 1 68434 Manrico (7) 59.5 64 T Newman (a2) 5 Stayers Championship Final3.04 1 4s748 Julius tdm (2) 58 103 M McNab Race 3: SWORD OF STATE, KHUFU, AVONALLO 2 0s4s7 Darci Palmer d (4) 59 63 C Grylls $100,000, sp cond, 2400m 7 Rich Hill Mile 4.14 2 s1322 Avantage tdm (5) 57 109 O Bosson Race 4: IL AFFARE, FLEETWOOD MACA, BEAUNE 3 s37s4 Duneagle (3) 58.5 62 J Riddell 3 71329 Monaco tdm (11) 55 88 T Newman (a) 1 52113 Beaudz Well t (17) 59 75 D Johnson $100,000, group 2 open handicap, 1600m Race 5: STAR TSAR, GONE WEST, BEAUDZ WELL 4 90s34 Threadtheneedle (12) 58 65 D Johnson 4 09s12 Summer Passage td (10) 55 88 C Grylls 2 24432 Bonny Ezra (12) 59 75 L Allpress Race 6: JASON BELLTREE, TELLALL, ROCKET SPADE 5 51 Jimmy Five d (10) 57.5 63 L Innes 1 s3562 Prise De Fer tdb (9) 60 100 O Bosson 5 23125 Justacanta tdm (6) 55 82 3 41101 Gone West t (16) 58.5 74 O Bosson Race 7: PRISE DE FER, COVENTINA BAY, SHOWOROSES 6 99283 The Dom td (13) 57.5 60 A Calder 2 80533 Sultan Of Swing tdm (8) 57.5 95 A Goindasamy (a) 4 12636 Star Tsar tb (1) 58.5 74 T Harris 7 0s893 Amal Rose (9) 57 63 V Colgan S Weatherley 6 s2343 Packing Rockstar td (3) 55 78 V Colgan Race 8: SAVY YONG BLONK, CHARLES ROAD, 5 92333 James Barrie tb (15) 57 71 J Riddell 8 s1s50 Little Belle d (5) 56.5 62 3 2s921 Showoroses td (13) 57 98 V Colgan 7 49879 New York Jazz dm (7) 55 76 J Fawcett IN A TWINKLING 6 55582 Le Sablier (8) 56 73 S Weatherley M Hashizume (a2) 4 16872 Go Nicholas td (11) 56.5 93 J Riddell 8 31s51 Spring Heat td (8) 54 102 D Johnson Race 9: LEVANTE, AVANTAGE, SUMMER PASSAGE 7 s2441 You’re Welcome t (23) 55.5 68 M McNab 9 10 Roch ‘n’ Horse (1) 56.5 62 L Allpress 5 s0075 Amarula d (1) 56 92 S McKay 9 2s734 Its Destinys Child td (9) 54 93 A Calder Race 10: GLOBAL CURRENCY, SON OF BIELSKI, AALAALUNE 8 27817 Cassio t (20) 55 67 Callum Jones (a3) 10 s0s00 Hong Kong’s Folks d (6) 56.5 58 S Spratt 6 s82s5 Sacred Elixir td (5) 55.5 91 M McNab 10 112s1 Levante d (1) 53.5 92 S Collett 9 s9103 Monlula (18) 55 67 V Colgan 11 914 Gagliardi m (11) 55.5 63 R Elliot 7 s4521 Coventina Bay m (3) 55 94 S Collett 11 53s02 Pretty To Sea tdm (4) 53.5 90 L Innes 10 72161 Mozzie (4) 55 67 C Grylls 12 501 Najah (2) 55.5 63 M McNab 8 05244 Demonetization tdm (2) 54.5 89 L Innes 11 7s051 Gravitelle t (3) 54.5 70 L Innes 13 69096 Saintly Way d (8) 55 55 S Weatherley 9 s3161 Raposa Rapida t (4) 54 88 S Spratt 10 Barfoot & Thompson 6.08 12 33252 Super Gee t (9) 54.5 66 10 s8641 Pierina td (10) 52 84 D Johnson $50,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1600m 3 Eclipse Stakes 1.54 A Goindasamy (a1) 11 4s951 Royal Performer d (12) 52 84 13 23242 Coruba Jak m (19) 54 65 A Calder 1 08s62 Giant Gem t (9) 60 65 K Asano (a1) A Goindasamy (a) $100,000, 2yo group 2 sw, 1200m 14 23739 Flomiline (2) 54 65 S McKay 2 612 Global Currency dmb (18) 60 65 12 02653 Bobby Dee (7) 52 78 L Allpress 1 11 Stormy (3) 56.5 72 L Allpress 15 40232 Vedo Rosso (11) 54 65 S Collett M McNab 13 1s428 Cha Siu Bao td (6) 52 75 K Asano (a) 2 221 Avonallo (5) 56.5 70 C Grylls 16 93s41 Triomphe t (22) 54 64 M Hashizume (a2) 3 2s234 Son Of Bielski (4) 60 65 J Fawcett 3 1 Sword Of State d (4) 56.5 64 O Bosson 17 07100 Hakuna Matata (14) 54 61 S Spratt 8 City Of Auckland Cup 4.49 4 24233 Pacific Master m (17) 59.5 64 T Harris 4 562 Wolfgang (7) 56.5 52 S McKay 18 50930 Razors Edge m (6) 54 59 L Satherley 5 9s273 Royal Charm (13) 59.5 64 J Riddell 5 Khufu (6) 56.5 47 M McNab EMERGENCIES: $200,000, group 3 open handicap, 2400m 6 38s21 Arlington Gold d (14) 59 63 L Innes 1 Auckland Co-Op Taxis 12.44 6 4L41 Brix (2) 54.5 70 S Collett 19 60704 Za Za Gabor (7) 57 75 K Asano (a1) 1 00286 Charles Road td (11) 58 96 T Harris 7 33178 Foodie King td (2) 58.5 62 7 1 Imperatriz m (1) 54.5 63 D Johnson 20 — Patsys Lass SCRATCHED M Hashizume (a2) $50,000, rating 74 benchmark, 1400m 2 54013 In A Twinkling (7) 57.5 100 O Bosson SCRATCHED 21 7s904 Kya Khoob Lagti Ho d (10) 55.5 72 3 93797 Platinum Invador td (16) 56.5 92 R Elliot 8 — Zenkuro 1 s1151 Super Pursuit t (9) 59.5 73 A Calder 9 48029 Aalaalune d (7) 58 65 R Elliot 4 Valachi Downs Royal Stakes 2.29 22 61008 Plushenko (13) 56.5 70 4 21771 Ocean Billy d (4) 55 92 Callum Jones (a) 2 68411 Thunder dm (7) 59 72 S Weatherley 10 46212 Secret Amour b (6) 58 65 O Bosson $100,000, 3yof group 2 sw, 2000m 23 50256 Rising Renown m (5) 55 67 5 2s00D Te Akau Caliburn (3) 55 90 M McNab 3 44110 Bad ‘n’ Bouj d (1) 57.5 73 S McKay 24 s0804 Piping Hot (21) 54 59 11 2s753 Three Sixty t (19) 57.5 64 D Johnson 4 31612 Red Hussar d (5) 57.5 69 V Colgan 1 5132 Fleetwood Maca t (3) 56.5 76 A Calder 6 41622 Savy Yong Blonk tb (15) 54.5 94 12 s0201 La Velocita (10) 57 63 S Weatherley 5 s1811 Arrivederci td (10) 57 72 2 51268 Sweet Anna (2) 56.5 70 M McNab 6 Skycity Auckland Guineas 3.39 D Johnson 13 2s002 Splendido (5) 57 59 A Calder A Goindasamy (a1) 3 24116 Il Affare (12) 56.5 68 L Allpress 7 72116 Robusto m (5) 54 92 L Allpress 14 22551 Fiddyafortnight d (15) 56.5 62 C Grylls 6 30025 Call Me Evie (3) 57 72 Callum Jones (a3) 4 1764 Needle And Thread (6) 56.5 66 C Grylls $100,000, 3yo group 2 sw, 1600m 8 32453 Sherrif (2) 54 89 L Innes 15 0s931 Volitivo d (8) 56.5 62 T Thornton 7 0s11 Gold Watch d (8) 57 68 J Riddell 5 6s741 Beaune d (13) 56.5 63 T Thornton 1 1212 Jason Belltree m (3) 56.5 74 L Innes 9 4s774 Masetto (13) 54 88 V Colgan 16 48027 Rusavy t (1) 56.5 58 S Collett 8 73321 My World td (12) 57 68 S Spratt 6 21 Canuhandleajandal (4) 56.5 63 V Colgan 2 2s111 Tellall t (6) 56.5 73 M McNab 10 58446 Justamaiz d (14) 53.5 86 A Calder 17 78s05 Honesty t (12) 56 61 D Danis (a2) 9 46s04 Project td (6) 57 68 S Collett 7 08825 Arancia (7) 56.5 60 R Elliot 3 1245 Rocket Spade (9) 56.5 70 C Grylls 11 s7511 Dragon Storm (12) 53 85 C Grylls 18 238s8 Lady Azamour m (11) 54.5 58 10 46562 Jakkalbomb (11) 56.5 71 D Danis (a2) 8 82402 Zendora (9) 56.5 54 L Innes 4 56714 Edge Of Wonder d (2) 56.5 64 R Elliot 12 61095 Paisley Park tdm (10) 53 84 S Collett A Goindasamy (a1) 11 — Rum SCRATCHED 9 523 Illusion Of Paris b (11) 56.5 53 O Bosson 5 251 He’s A Doozy (8) 56.5 63 J Riddell 13 81619 Yatima t (9) 53 84 K Asano (a) EMERGENCIES: 12 25313 Lookseasy d (4) 55.5 69 10 642 Lily’s Lady (1) 56.5 52 D Johnson 6 s5602 On Display (1) 56.5 63 L Allpress 14 01441 Swords Drawn t (8) 53 79 S Weatherley 19 — Santori SCRATCHED M Hashizume (a2) 11 90543 Beautifulnightmare (10) 56.5 51 7 28071 Tony Be td (7) 56.5 63 S McKay 15 38120 Spring Delight (6) 53 77 S Spratt 20 78530 Makabar m (16) 56 57 Brandon May 13 6s833 Mekelle td (2) 55.5 69 D Johnson L Satherley 8 6823 Screamin Eagle b (10) 56.5 53 A Calder 16 56166 The Buzz t (1) 53 72 J Fawcett 21 s3721 Dragon Queen (3) 55 62

Riverton races at Riverton Friday Jetbet 6 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 Q. 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 PL6 5-10 Selections 2 AB Lime & Aaron Cranston 12.55 4 544s8 Up My Sleeve h (15) 58.5 49 T Moseley 8 s085s Jandles (2) 56 61 B Murray 6 03390 Orepuki Lad mh (7) 57 79 D Bothamley Race 1: NON BLONDE, STRAIGHT SETS, BENAUD 5 09s Harvey Darvey (12) 58.5 45 J Lowry 9 s0410 Miradello (6) 56 61 S Wynne 7 33484 Dr Velocious mh (6) 55.5 76 $15,000, rating 74 benchmark, 1200m 6 8s000 Qiji Spirit (5) 58.5 45 R Mudhoo (a2) 10 12s80 The Mole m (10) 56 61 C Barnes Y Y Chew (a4) Race 2: SILENT BATTLER, SHAARA, GELIBOLU 1 89031 Midnight Runner dm (10) 67.5 89 7 6 Pure Vintage (9) 57 46 D Bothamley 11 63033 Sounds Promising mb (1) 56 57 8 10362 Rosie Glow tmh (11) 54 74 Race 3: SHAM ON TOAST, LET ME TELL YA, CURVE S Toolooa (a3) 8 69s2 Uphold (1) 56.5 52 C Campbell (a1) C Johnson R Mudhoo (a2) Race 4: THE SELECTION, BENNY LINCOLN, UPHOLD 2 70504 Shaara tdm (9) 63 80 G Jogoo 9 4s557 The Selection (10) 56.5 49 K Mudhoo 12 00868 Master Lincoln (14) 55.5 56 T Jonker 9 51812 Madam De Soir m (10) 54 73 Race 5: ZABAY, HE’S GOT POWER, OUR SHAMAN 3 112 Silent Battler dmb (7) 58 70 D Bothamley 10 Moonflower (8) 56.5 45 S Toolooa (a3) 13 907s6 Heidi Hi m (15) 54.5 58 K Mudhoo T Comignaghi Race 6: SOUNDS PROMISING, TOP OFTHE STRAIGHT, 4 9s0s8 Jim’s Gift d (1) 57 72 T Moseley 11 9s80s Slinky Linky h (13) 56.5 45 T Jonker 14 31087 Superstition dm (12) 54.5 58 L Callaway 10 — Fly Without Wings SCRATCHED HEIDI HI 5 s0910 He’s Mi Brother dh (6) 57 68 12 Tavy Road (2) 56.5 45 T Comignaghi EMERGENCIES: 11 02411 Hot Tap m (2) 54 71 G Jogoo Race 7: YING RESOLUTE, AULYN STAR, GERRY JOYCE A Bohorun (a3) 13 50s87 The Fabulous Pearl (7) 56.5 45 C Barnes 15 9s8s8 The Flagon tm (17) 55 55 12 90910 Beam Me Up Scotty m (8) 54 67 6 14s04 Gelibolu tdh (5) 56.5 67 J Lowry 14 65660 Zambezi Zipper h (11) 55 45 16 — Miss Maxipark SCRATCHED K Kwo (a2) Race 8: DR VELOCIOUS, OREPUKI LAD, KILOWATT 7 28450 Yamuna (8) 55 68 C Barnes M Gestain (a4) 17 45147 Watchmaker (8) 57 62 13 4s005 Vanilla Moon m (3) 54 65 C Johnson Race 9: THE ACE, MONT GRANIER, DRAGON GLASS 8 s2955 Cabernet d (12) 54.5 67 C Campbell (a1) EMERGENCY: 18 98585 Lady Verawood d (4) 54.5 58 Race 10: DA VINCI GIRL, FAIRWAY FLIGHT, LUGANO’S ACE 9 40746 Imblaze dmh (2) 54.5 67 C Johnson 15 s0800 Saboteur h (6) 58.5 45 19 72900 Ringadingding dh (18) 54 57 9 Todd Real Estate 5.07 10 7s583 Kate The Great dh (4) 54 58 $15,000, maiden, 1600m T Comignaghi 5 Torresdale Suffolk Stud 2.40 7 Farmlands Otautau 3.57 1 s2634 The Ace b (3) 58.5 54 J Lowry 11 s7000 Epic Dreamer tdmh (3) 54 55 B Murray $15,000, rating 74 benchmark, 1600m $15,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 2147m 12 00085 Fire Katyusha h (11) 54 55 T Jonker 2 0704 Oraka Playboy h (11) 58.5 50 K Kwo (a2) 1 24063 Zabay (11) 59 75 C Campbell (a1) 1 26022 Ying Resolute mbh (3) 60 65 T Moseley 3 80700 Battlinaway (10) 58.5 45 B Murray 3 Milnes Transport & Advance 1.30 2 77874 Fly Without Wings dmh (8) 59 71 2 s0803 Aulyn Star (15) 59 63 S Wynne 4 8 Mont Granier (8) 58.5 45 A Bohorun (a3) 3 32147 Gerry Joyce (16) 58 61 G Jogoo 5 63098 Sutherland (4) 58.5 45 G Jogoo $15,000, maiden, 1200m 3 965s8 Teddytwinkletoes dh (10) 59 71 4 90s39 He Ain’t Heavy mh (9) 58 61 L Callaway 6 46767 Tappy’s Lad (2) 57 45 D Bothamley 1 78346 Sham On Toast (9) 58.5 51 S Wynne K Kwo (a2) 5 30094 Our Boy Ritchie mh (10) 58 61 7 s9244 Direct Flight (1) 56.5 53 C Barnes 2 387s8 Curve (7) 58.5 49 K Chowdhoory (a1) 4 1s133 Our Shaman dm (4) 58.5 70 S Wynne R Mudhoo (a2) 8 79935 Dragon Glass (6) 56.5 51 T Moseley 3 Pinhead h (3) 58.5 45 C Campbell (a1) 5 69254 He’s Got Power tdh (3) 58 69 6 s3092 Red Major m (13) 58 61 J Lowry 9 58 Ocean’s Seven (7) 56.5 46 C Johnson 4 5s47s In Heaven (12) 57 49 R Mudhoo (a2) 7 s6027 Knutquacker (7) 57 63 K Mudhoo 10 2s700 Clubcard (9) 56.5 45 1 Western Electrical 12.20 5 4898s Pete The Driver h (8) 57 47 K Kwo (a2) 6 44000 Meara Mary m (1) 57 71 8 96745 Ruby Marie tm (12) 57 63 11 790s0 Eavesdrop (5) 56.5 45 C Campbell (a1) $15,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1200m 6 8s9 Fantasea (4) 57 45 D Bothamley 7 04369 Ritani dm (9) 56.5 70 T Moseley C Campbell (a1) 12 08707 It’s Gucci h (12) 56.5 45 L Callaway 7 The Blazing One (6) 57 45 J Lowry 8 0s561 Point Score d (2) 56 65 C Johnson 9 17079 Tapdog m (1) 56.5 58 D Bothamley 1 58162 Straight Sets dm (11) 60 65 10 Brendon Shearing Contracting 5.50 2 8812 Fill Ya Boots dh (1) 59.5 64 T Moseley 8 32353 Let Me Tell Ya (10) 56.5 54 9 21320 Henley h (5) 55.5 64 S Toolooa (a3) 10 76000 Spider Lily m (5) 56 61 T Comignaghi 3 40172 Mother Goose dm (3) 58 65 K Mudhoo R Mudhoo (a2) 10 72900 Ringadingding dh (7) 54 57 11 90710 Super Tap (6) 56 61 C Johnson $15,000, maiden, 1600m 4 66072 Louis Luck d (10) 57.5 60 D Bothamley 9 75 Regal Girl (2) 56.5 47 C Barnes M Gestain (a4) 12 50745 Senor Moss mh (11) 56 57 T Jonker 10 6s90 Chitona (15) 56.5 45 T Comignaghi 11 45706 Garment mh (6) 54 55 T Comignaghi 13 00007 Coup Dreamwood (2) 55.5 56 1 36640 Point Break (3) 58.5 49 L Callaway 5 s0s00 Jessie Janet (16) 57 63 L Callaway 2 99s50 Ajay Lincoln (13) 58.5 46 T Jonker 6 84515 Blew By You h (13) 56.5 62 G Jogoo 11 20900 Irish Heart (13) 56.5 45 S Toolooa (a3) K Chowdhoory (a1) 12 0s On The Backfoot h (5) 56.5 45 6 PGG Wrightson & Steven Shearing 3.22 14 84676 Colour Me Red mh (8) 55 55 B Murray 3 8s889 Gallant Fredi (12) 58.5 45 K Mudhoo 7 032s4 Non Blonde d (12) 56.5 62 T Comignaghi 4 0 Hatitimatangi (4) 58.5 45 T Moseley 8 s3231 Phyllite d (6) 56.5 62 C Barnes L Callaway $15,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1600m EMERGENCIES: 13 5s866 Back Hut (1) 55 45 C Johnson 15 00800 Francis Drake h (4) 55 55 5 77697 Marmaduke (2) 58.5 45 D Bothamley 9 48696 Beeslaststing dm (8) 56.5 58 J Lowry 1 44901 Trickle Treat (16) 59.5 64 14 Irish Envy (14) 55 45 T Moseley 16 800s8 Ruakiwi Blaze h (14) 54 55 6 70s60 Poppa (6) 58.5 45 J Lowry 10 87060 Deceptio Visus d (7) 56.5 58 K Kwo (a2) C Campbell (a1) EMERGENCY: 7 s0800 Saboteur h (5) 58.5 45 S Toolooa (a3) 11 3080s Leighton Warrior d (2) 56.5 58 2 30s25 Milano t (5) 58.5 62 D Bothamley 15 s0800 Saboteur h (11) 58.5 45 8 Summer Cup 4.32 8 2s232 Fairway Flight b (8) 56.5 54 C Barnes C Campbell (a1) 3 s0084 Mustard d (11) 57 59 K Kwo (a2) 9 46285 Lugano’s Ace (9) 56.5 52 R Mudhoo (a2) 12 s4683 Benaud d (5) 56 57 K Chowdhoory (a1) 4 Macaulay Ford & Ayto’s Dairy 2.05 4 28084 So Much Mour mh (7) 57 59 $20,000, open handicap, 2147m 10 s0003 Kentucky Cougar (10) 56.5 51 13 33902 Kitty Power dmbh (4) 55.5 60 R Mudhoo (a2) 1 37008 Nomen Ludi tdm (5) 62 89 T Moseley C Johnson M Gestain (a4) $15,000, maiden, 1200m 5 s6543 Love To Dream (3) 56.5 62 2 25938 Wild Jack tdmh (12) 61 87 11 47474 Vague (7) 56.5 50 G Jogoo 14 s6077 Glenhope dm (15) 55.5 56 R Mudhoo (a2) 1 7s20s Kapalka (14) 58.5 53 T Comignaghi A Bohorun (a3) 12 0s690 Sugar For My Honey h (1) 56.5 45 EMERGENCIES: 2 00402 Benny Lincoln (3) 58.5 52 C Johnson 6 04561 She’s Got The Look (9) 56.5 62 G Jogoo 3 s3253 Kilowatt th (4) 60 85 M Gestain (a4) A Bohorun (a3) 15 10900 Tap Tap dm (14) 54 56 3 s30s0 Gas Monkey h (4) 58.5 49 L Callaway 7 33020 Top Ofthe Straight d (13) 56.5 58 4 s1799 Picture Me Rollin m (1) 58 85 S Wynne 13 38022 Da Vinci Girl b (11) 55 54 16 00600 Miss Maxipark dmh (9) 54 55 T Moseley 5 66107 Riviera Rock h (9) 58 81 J Lowry K Chowdhoory (a1)

Wanganui greys at Hatrick Friday Jetbet 3 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 Q. 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 PL6 7-12 Selections 2 Happy New Year 5.15 EMERGENCIES: 4 76217 Big Time Trae 30.44 Lisa Cole 2 14111 Screaming Viking 17.72 Nathan Udy Race 1: HOMEBUSH LUTHER, BIGTIME MACI, EYE KNO 9 26375 Sideline Sally 17.88 John McInerney 5 76528 Bigtime Archie 30.39 Lisa Cole 3 83321 My Pablo 17.87 Nathan Udy $1450, C1, 305m 10 37835 Homebush Maycee 18.17 John McInerney 6 56845 Big Time Rocket 30.48 Lisa Cole 4 288s2 Bigtime Pearl 17.64 Lisa Cole Race 2: WIFI ROBYN, BIG TIME SONJA, ZARA CHEEBEE 1 22846 Zara Cheebee 17.62 Marcie Flipp 7 46318 Bavaro 30.21 G & S Fredrickson 5 12564 Big Time Gwyn 17.59 Lisa Cole Race 3: BIG TIME FELIX, JILLIBY SOPHIA, ILLICIT 2 55543 Ahuroa Whizz 18.46 Robert Murray 5 Kernow Construction 6.19 8 18342 Big Time Odette 30.32 Lisa Cole 6 46611 Big Time Fuzz 17.70 Lisa Cole Race 4: ALAMEIN SAM, ELITE BUBBLE, IDOL WILSON 3 77644 Here’s Hemi nwtd John McInerney $2860, C4/5, 305m 7 82157 Big Time Tina 17.63 Lisa Cole Race 5: BIG TIME BRIE, BIG TIME JONIE, BIG TIME FAIRY 8 racingtips.co.nz 7. 19 8 24176 Webber Come 17.78 John McInerney 4 24263 Mitcham Nikorima 17.92 John McInerney 1 15113 Elusive Alibi 17.73 Richard Waite Race 6: BIG TIME JUDA, ELSA BLUEBLOOD, ESTER 5 63752 Homebush Vassy nwtd John McInerney $1685, C2, 305m EMERGENCIES: 2 62437 Doomsday 17.64 K B Benson 9 78s53 Wifi Bolt 17.74 G & S Fredrickson Race 7: BIG TIME EDEN, MY KHLOE, BIG TIME ODETTE 6 57472 Wifi Robyn 17.78 G & S Fredrickson 3 46431 Big Time Kevin 17.58 Lisa Cole 1 81145 Allegro Vey 17.75 Lisa Cole 10 74558 Bigtime Ziggy 17.63 Lisa Cole Race 8: ALLEGRO VEY, AHUROA PRINCESS, IDOL DUKE 7 136s Big Time Sonja 18.19 Lisa Cole 4 31712 Big Time Brie 17.25 Lisa Cole 2 87s18 Mister Booze 18.09 John McArthur Race 9: BIG TIME FRANKIE, BIG TIME SETH, 8 62535 Summer Glee 17.66 John McInerney 5 73518 Bigtime Leo 17.74 Peter Clark 3 63462 Punch On Ruby 17.78 John McInerney 11 Laser Plumbing 8.17 EMERGENCIES: 6 62144 Big Time Jonie 17.27 Lisa Cole 4 32F54 Idol Duke 17.63 Marcie Flipp BIG TIME MAPLE $2035, C2/3, 305m Race 10: BIG TIME FUZZ, SCREAMING VIKING, 9 83565 Alamein Pudly 18.09 D P Symes 7 52145 Bigtime Emjay 17.50 G & S Fredrickson 5 35411 My Bentley 17.85 Nathan Udy 1 33365 Born Quick 17.65 Marcie Flipp BIG TIME GWYN 10 78376 Carl Spackler nwtd J & D Bell 8 71115 Big Time Fairy 17.36 Lisa Cole 6 58671 Jack Marjen 18.17 Marcie Flipp EMERGENCIES: 7 74282 Alamein Stryda 17.74 Kettlewell & Phillips 2 75617 Bigtime Stella 17.42 Agent & Williams Race 11: BORN QUICK, WIFI FLEE, BIG TIME LEBRON 3 Adept Accountants 5.38 9 61782 Giraffe Club 17.64 Lisa Cole 8 68s71 Ahuroa Princess 17.97 Robert Murray 3 31625 Gotcha Marshall 17.74 John McInerney Race 12: GOTCHA MURPHY, IDOL MEGHAN, DENUTO 4 54523 Big Time Lebron 17.62 Lisa Cole $2860, C1/2, 520m 10 88888 Fast Angel nwtd Kellie Gommans EMERGENCIES: 9 26375 Sideline Sally 17.88 John McInerney 5 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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. 28 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 F1 champion Hamilton receives knighthood MOTORSPORT by Jamie Gardner, PA a much bigger picture.” Hamilton built his reputation as a LONDON — Lewis Hamilton’s big year prodigious junior karter, and made his F1 has been capped by a knighthood for debut in 2007 with McLaren. services to motorsport. His maiden title was won with that The 35-year-old equalled Michael team too, in 2008, but Sebastian Vettel Schumacher’s record of seven Formula and Red Bull then took centre stage, One world titles this year as he before a move to Mercedes for the 2013 continues to dominate the sport, and his season changed everything. achievements have been recognised in the He won the world championship in New Year Honours list. 2014 and 2015, lost out to Nico Rosberg Hamilton has not resided permanently in 2016 but has dominated since, with in the UK since 2007, and his knighthood 2020 his fourth title in a row. was included on the Diplomatic and The “magnificent seven” was completed Overseas List. in Turkey in November, and he won 11 He initially moved to Switzerland and races in the 2020 season in all. then on to Monaco, both considered tax He surpassed Schumacher’s record of havens, although he has defended the 91 race wins with his triumph in Portugal amount of tax he pays in the UK. in October. In an interview with the Sunday Times Hamilton has used his platform to in 2017, he said: “What people don’t show his support for the Black Lives realise is that I pay tax here, but I don’t Matter movement, with protests earn all my money here. spreading around the world following the “I race in 19 different countries, so I death of black man George Floyd in police earn my money in 20 different places and custody in the United States in May. I pay tax in several different places, and I A contract for next year has still to pay a lot here as well. be signed, but 2021 could be the year “I am contributing to the country and, Hamilton overtakes Schumacher to be not only that, I help keep a team of more the most decorated driver in the history ARISE, SIR LEWIS: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton receives a knighthood (for than 1000 people employed. I am part of of the sport. services to motorsport) in the United Kingdom New Year Honours list. AP picture THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY Friday, January 1, 2021 SUDOKU CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Morgan, 35; Eden Riegel, 40; Morris Chestnut, 52; Frank Langella, 83. Happy Birthday: Lighten up, and refuse to let the little things get to you. Happiness is about SUDOKU is a logic puzzle made living in the moment and recognizing what you have. Embrace life with an up of 81 squares on a 9x9 grid. open heart. Use your intellect to improve your life and the world around you. To solve the puzzle, each row, Put your energy to good use, not toward bickering about things you cannot change. Your numbers are 2, 12, 21, 25, 33, 38, 41. column and 3x3 grid within the ARIES (March 21-April 19): larger grid must end up containing Make your debut. Start the year off with gusto. Tunnel vision, coupled with each number from 1 to 9, and muscle and discipline, will get you headed in the right direction. A change to each number can only appear the way you live will prompt closer ties to someone you love. 5 stars once in a row, column or box. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A sudoku grid has a single Don't be sucked into something that doesn't offer concrete results. It's lovely unique solution, which can be to dream, but realism and intelligence will keep you out of trouble. Refuse to reached without using guesswork. let emotions interfere with common sense. You have another 364 days to get things done. 2 stars SOLUTION IN NEXT PUBLICATION. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are heading in the right direction. Broaden your horizons, gather information and prepare to make the changes that will ensure your happiness, not someone else's. Pay more attention to things, nurture meaningful relationships and let go of whatever isn't working for you. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): DOUBLE CROSSWORD No 11,183 Wait for the right moment to introduce a change you are contemplating. If you act in haste, you will cause an emotional situation to escalate and ruin your CRYPTIC CLUES plans. Enjoy the day. Relax, rejuvenate and pay attention to those you love. 3 stars ACROSS DOWN LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): 4. Reckon on a hundred 1. The fellow’s charge is a Express your feelings. Make decisions that have positive impacts on the way you look and feel, and reach out to someone you love. Engage in talks that for the bill (7) big house! (7) will encourage personal growth, monetary gains and long-term opportunities. 8. Directors on the 2. 100 being tried in the 3 stars ship? (6) competition (7) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 9. Babyhood is as 3. Would rather Stick to what you know, and make only reasonable adjustments. It may be imagined (7) promote (6) the beginning of a new year, but proceeding with caution will help ward off 10. Counter-claim to begin 5. The opposite of talk (8) starting on the wrong foot. Don't give in to persuasive manipulation. 3 stars the journey (3,3) 6. Wiseacre has nothing to LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 11. Silent way to join up (6) Rethink your strategy, and you'll discover something you overlooked. You 12. Somebody watching the clear out (6) can make adjustments if you are willing to do the work yourself. Don't get into old boy and the 7. The most discriminating a dispute with a close friend or relative. It won't be worth the aggravation. waiter (8) insect (6) Romance is favored. 4 stars 18. It’s unnecessary to 13. Sentinel on vehicle on SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): require a smaller the front rank (8) You can be creative without taking on a financial burden. When something amount (8) 14. Lowered the value of doesn't add up, know enough to back away. Work with what you have instead of taking a chance on something unfamiliar and risky. Trust your intelligence, 20. When one expects to graduates indeed! (7) leap ahead? (6) not your emotions. 2 stars 15. As used by the wooden SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): 21. The crash was the waiter for the smoking mischievous child’s It's a new year. Concentrate on a new you. Personal improvements look remains? (3-4) promising, and love and romance are on the rise. A passionate approach to doing (6) 16. It removes the top for a life, love and happiness will push you in a favorable direction. 5 stars 22. Detains as substitute (7) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): 23. It’s nice in a way to take start (6) 17. Prospects vis-a-vis It's a new day. Don't get bogged down with emotional nonsense, arguing SOLUTIONS TO mother to the picture- and trying to change others. Take a deep breath and choose to be grateful Quick Crossword answers house (6) tastes in part (6) PUZZLE 11,182 for what you have and responsible for who you are and what you want to 24. Take the chair - but not 19. Kill graduate for his achieve. 3 stars QUICK also fit the large grid impartially? (7) estate (6) Across: 1 Concurrence; 9 Eat; AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): 10 Animation; 11 Empty; A change someone makes may entice you. Live your dream, not someone 13 Edifice; 14 Insist; 16 Depict; QUICK CLUES else's. Set your own pace, and take the steps that will help you live life your 18 Teenage; 19 Sneak; way. Opportunity is within reach; it's up to you to take advantage of what's 20 Obstinate; 21 Gin; ACROSS DOWN available. 3 stars 22 Drunkenness. 4. Speech (7) 1. Survive (7) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Down: 2 Out; 3 Chary; 4 Raised; Keep your money in a safe place. Easy access will lead to foolish spending. 5 Examine; 6 Criticise; 8. Referee (6) 2. Parvenu (7) Don't count on hearsay or promises. Get what you want in writing before 7 Benediction; 8 Undertaking; 9. Suffocate (7) 3. Fleet (6) you get involved in something that has underlying implications. Honesty and 12 Possessor; 15 Station; 10. Deadly (6) 5. Be integrity matter. 3 stars 17 Relate; 19 Stern; 21 Gas. Birthday Baby: CRYPTIC 11. Character (6) overbearing (8) Across: 1 Mailing list; 9 Tan; You are intense, persistent and emotional. You are insightful and convincing. 12. Fickle (8) 6. Revolve (6) 10 Retrousse; 11 Nears; 7. Clippers (6) 13 Closest; 14 Typist; 16 Stadia; 18. Ludicrous (8) 18 Lariats; 19 Shred; 20 Still- 13. Patronise (8) room; 21 Err; 22 Snow leopard. 20. Energy (6) 14. Applause (7) Down: 2 Ann; 3 Lures; 4 Notice; 21. Lissom (6) 15. Slumberer (7) STAR RATINGS 5 Look out; 6 Suspender; FIVE STARS: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold. 7 Stand to lose; 8 Left-handers; 22. Incensed (7) 16. Cue (6) FOUR STARS: You can pretty much do as you please. It’s a good time to start new projects. 12 Apportion; 15 Shallow; 23. Commend (6) 17. Give (6) THREE STARS: If you focus your efforts, you will reach your goals. 17 Ashore; 19 Sum up; 21 Ear. TWO STARS: You can accomplish a lot, but don’t rely on others for help. 24. By now (7) 19. Frolic (6) ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts. Work behind the scenes or read a good book. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 SPORT 29 Most popular online RUGBY and the East Coast were United rugby team, and the most popular subjects in the top 10 sons Api and Liam had been in the side online sports stories in The Gisborne for the featured win against Waiapu. Her Herald for 2020. photo was to travel with the team for Four of the top 10 stories were about every game, and after the last match was rugby and four were about the Coast, to be put up on the club wall. with considerable overlap of those topics. That story can be read at http:// 1. Top online story for the year www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- was Murray Robertson’s piece on his sport/20200701/34251/ interview with Australia-based Ngati It had 863 pageviews. Porou East Coast rugby coach Hosea 8. Eighth-most-popular story was Gear. an April 6 profile by John Gillies on The Heartland Championship had Mcxevior (Max) Mika, a Zimbabwean- been cancelled but Gear stressed that the born footballer who brought his family to personal well-being of everyone in the Gisborne and made a big impression in community was his main concern. sport and the community. That story was published on He and his family moved to South April 2 and can be read at http:// Auckland, where Mika had obtained the www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- job of workshop foreman at Scania New sport/20200402/community-the-focus-for- Zealand’s first service centre, in Drury. ngati-porou-east-coast-coach-hosea-gear/ This story can be read at http:// As at December 24, it had 2735 unique www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- pageviews. sport/20200406/gisobrne-their-new-home/ 2. Second-most-read story was Wynsley It had 810 pageviews. Wrigley’s May 13 piece on tributes 9. Ninth-most-popular story was to former Pirates rugby coach Henry Robertson’s April 25 piece on the effect Maxwell, who died after a long period of of the Covid-19 lockdown on local surfers ill health. and Saffi Vette, in particular. She and Maxwell, a Maori All Black who played fellow local surfer Ricardo Christie had over 100 first class games for Counties, been named in a New Zealand training turned Pirates into a major force in WHANAU CONCERNS: Ngati Porou East Coast rugby coach Hosea Gear expressed squad for the ISA World Surfing Games Poverty Bay premier rugby. concern for communities and whanau in this region around Covid-19 in The Gisborne that were postponed. That story can be read at http:// Herald’s most popular online sports story of 2020. Gear was pictured with his wife Vette said lockdown had made her www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- Kate and their children (from left) Micah, Kaden-Ray, Ocean and stepdaughter Kaliyah realise even more how much she loved sport/20200513/more-tributes-for-henry- on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Picture supplied surfing. maxwell/ That story can be read at http:// It had 1256 pageviews. efforts to keep children active and to 6. Sixth-most-popular online story was www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- 3. Third-most-read online story was contribute to community well-being. Grant Miller’s January 20 piece about the sport/20200425/counting-the-days/ Jack Malcolm’s August 1 piece on Arielle Rawinia Parata was a “community continued hold of Horouta Waka Hoe on It had 806 pageviews. Williams-Mackey, a young basketball connector” and Victor Herbert was an the carved trophy for most points at the 10. The 10th-most-popular online story player with links to Gisborne and active-tamariki adviser. waka ama sprint nationals. Horouta had was O’Brien-Leaf’s May 6 piece on the the East Coast. At that time she was The story can be read at http:// won the shield in nine of the 10 years it governance roles weighing up scholarship offers from www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- had been contested. being taken on by Ngati Porou East United States colleges. She eventually sport/20200210/coast-based-staff-to-help- The performances of Mareikura Waka Coast president Bailey plumped for Brigham Young University young-stay-active/ Ama Club and YMP Waka Ama were also Mackey and chief executive Cushla in Provo, Utah. It had 980 pageviews. covered. Tangaere-Manuel. This story can be read at http:// 5. Fifth-most-read story was Ben That story can be read at http:// Mackey was elected to the board of www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- O’Brien-Leaf’s May 23 profile on Olivia www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- New Zealand Rugby for a three-year sport/20200801/us-college-scholarship-in- Tuipulotu-Collier, who had signed a sport/20200120/trophy-feels-at-home/ term, while Tangaere-Manuel was the-offing/ two-year contract to play basketball for It had 949 pageviews. appointed to the New Zealand Maori It had 995 pageviews. Central Wyoming College in the US. 7. Seventh-most-read online story was Rugby Board for three years. 4. Fourth-most-popular story was the This story can be read at http:// O’Brien-Leaf’s July 1 East Coast rugby That story can be read at http:// February 10 piece about two new Sport www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- report that included a tribute to the www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local- Gisborne Tairawhiti staff members who sport/20200523/hoop-dream-comes-true/ late Ronnie Babbington, who had died sport/20200506/national-positions/ would be based in Ruatoria to support It had 951 pageviews. in February. She was manager of the It had 708 pageviews. Newcastle keeper Ronaldo keen to denies Liverpool FOOTBALL a speculative second-minute shot from keep playing, limber up an unlikely angle before Joelinton FOOTBALL LONDON — Mohamed Salah glanced the resulting corner wide. endured a miserable time on Tyneside The Reds needed Alisson to be at GLASGOW — Rangers and Celtic have limbered as battling Newcastle fought their way his best to deny Wilson once again win World Cup up for the weekend’s Old Firm showdown with routine to a goalless draw with English Premier 10 minutes later after he had shown FOOTBALL victories in the . League champions Liverpool today. defender Nathaniel Phillips a clean pair “I say, ‘Enjoy the moment Rangers maintained their 16-point lead over Celtic The Egypt international missed the of heels. because we never know at the top with a 2-0 win at St Mirren while the Hoops, target either side of halftime with just However, Sadio Mane burst past TORINO — Approaching what’s going to happen his 36th birthday in who have three games in hand on their rivals, beat keeper Karl Darlow to beat, and strike- Federico Fernandez only for Schar to tomorrow. Something can Dundee United 3-0 at Parkhead. partner Roberto Firmino, who saw two intercept and Trent Alexander-Arnold February, Cristiano Ronaldo happen in your life with your has no intention of slowing Rangers were second best for much of the first half headers superbly saved, was similarly steered a James Milner cross into family’.” against the side who shocked them in the League profligate at St James’ Park. Darlow’s waiting arms after earlier down, and says winning Having won numerous the FIFA World Cup with Cup a fortnight ago, but they went ahead with their Three days after lowly West Brom picking out Mane with a stunning domestic and European first shot on target after 28 minutes. struck late to snatch a point at Anfield, crossfield ball as they belatedly slipped Portugal remains a big titles during a career that ambition. fed , whose low drive Jurgen Klopp’s men — who have now into gear. has taken in Sporting took a deflection off Conor McCarthy as it flew past won only two of their eight league away Liverpool should have been ahead “I still feel good, sharp Lisbon, Manchester and in a good moment in goalkeeper Jak Alnwick. games this season — were frustrated 11 minutes before the break when United, Real Madrid and ’s side doubled their advantage once again, although it took a late goal- Salah beat the offside trap to control my life,” the Juventus and Juventus, and the European Portugal star said in a video before halftime when pounced on line clearance from Fabian Schar and the ball in front of the advancing Championship with Portugal Joe Shaughnessy’s under-hit backpass. Darlow’s brilliance to keep them at bay. Darlow, only to stab his shot wide of interview. in 2016, the FIFA World Cup “I hope to play many, ’s first goal for Celtic, a swerving Even the most optimistic of the post, and the keeper produced a is the only major prize to 25-metre effort that deceived United keeper Benjamin Newcastle supporters sat down to fine reaction save in stoppage time to many years more, but you have eluded him. never know.” Siegrist, gave them the lead after 23 minutes. watch through their fingers as a side repel Firmino’s header from point-blank “We have to have the Five minutes before the break, David Turnbull without a win in four games in all range. The forward still has steps under the ground another full season on his made it 2-0 with a low strike from distance in off the competitions, a run which included a Mane headed into the side-netting because we won (in) 2016 post for his fourth goal in six games. Carabao Cup quarterfinal exit at the from Alexander-Arnold’s 49th-minute contract at Juventus, and and now we want to win the will not be considering Odsonne Edouard wrapped up the victory when hands of Sky Bet Championship team corner and when Liverpool turned the World Cup,” Ronaldo said. he raced on to ’ ball over the top and Brentford, came face to face with the screw with Mane going through his retirement when it expires in “Everything is possible, 2022. neatly lobbed Siegrist. league leaders. full repertoire of tricks, the Magpies but you have to be realistic The only downside was the sight of Hoops They would have been pleasantly rearguard came under more pressure. “If you feel motivated, it as well. doesn’t matter. Cristiano now defender going off injured three surprised, therefore, to see the home But it was Salah who once again “I win (titles with) every days before the trip to Ibrox. side start on the front foot rather than should have broken the deadlock with is good,” he said. club that I’ve played with,” “When I speak with the Elsewhere, strugglers St Johnstone and Hamilton just soak up pressure, with returning 66 minutes gone when he was played Ronaldo said. laboured to a goalless draw at McDiarmid Park. striker Callum Wilson almost catching in by Firmino but after steadying young boys, I’m always “But (the) World Cup, it’s a giving advice to them. Hamilton are now bottom after Ross County keeper Alisson Becker unawares with himself, directed his effort wide. — AAP dream.” — AP registered a surprise 2-0 victory at Hibernian. — PA 30 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 Sydney still eyeing half-full ground CRICKET by Scott Bailey, AAP “In terms of the fans, we want as many The story headed “Third test lost to Sydney, now to be held in Melbourne” in people as possible to be able to experience SYDNEY — Sydney’s push for a half- The Gisborne Herald yesterday was incorrect. The story was placed on the page the test but to do so safely,” Hockley said. full SCG during the third test will continue the night before publication and a “takedown notice” sent later that night and “Fifty percent is a baseline and we will despite a spike in coronavirus cases. subsequent stories with the correct information were not noticed. Apologies. be working over coming days to see if we As a second Sydney cluster was can get more, but obviously safety is a confirmed yesterday, New South Wales to wear a mask when away from their household.” priority.” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said a 50 seats. Unlike during the NRL season in Sydney, His comments came as SCG officials percent capacity at the Sydney Cricket Officials were yesterday morning there is currently no legal limit on crowds at claimed they hoped the crowd limit would Ground would be safer than people trumpeting a 50 percent capacity, planning sporting events in NSW. be as close to 100 percent as possible. gathering in homes. for a “baseline” crowd of 19,000. With minimal sport in Sydney, A-League “At the moment legally it’s 100 percent. Australia’s chief medical officer, Paul But even if 18 new Covid-19 cases hurts matches have been capped at 50 percent But obviously with the latest outbreak Kelly, said he would be advising his elderly that push, the NSW government declared a this week. we will see what it will be,” Venues NSW cricket-tragic family members not to attend 50 percent capacity crowd as a safe option. NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant chairman Tony Shepherd told 2GB before the test, but had no major issue with the “The best health advice to us is that said yesterday that ensured spacing, even Wednesday’s figures were released. match taking place in Sydney. 50 percent capacity of that venue in an as restrictions were tightened on greater “We’re hoping to get as close as we Next week’s third test between Australia outdoor setting is safer than being in a Sydney. can but we have to be realistic. The and India in Sydney will remain as the household in confined spaces,” Berejiklian Discussions also remain ongoing with government’s protocols have worked to pink test for the McGrath Foundation, but said. the SCG Trust and Cricket Australia, with date but we will stick with them. several crowd protocols will change. “So outdoor settings, ticketed, seated, CA boss Nick Hockley, speaking before the “It’s interesting to note there hasn’t been Spectators will be warned against yelling controlled events are deemed to be safer release of yesterday’s numbers, hopeful the a single transmission at any sporting event and chanting while fans will also be urged than having too many people within a capacity could be increased. in Australia since Covid-19 started.” Sensational BBL efforts all in vain Virus hits hard BRISBANE — A sensational five- forced the game into a super over. wicket haul from Afghan mystery Third umpire Phillip Gillespie LONDON — Two Premiership continue to have the full backing of spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has decided Steketee’s bat was short of the there were 21 new positive cases rugby clashes have been cancelled the Government,” a statement read. been undone by a dramatic last-ball crease when it was grounded before among players and 37 among other while another English Premier “With the health of players and Big Bash League cricket defeat for bouncing up in the air as Colin Ingram’s personnel in the league’s latest League football match was staff the priority, the League is also Brisbane against Hobart. throw hit the stumps. round of testing for the virus. postponed as the Covid-19 virus fully supportive of how clubs are Mujeeb,19, picked up the best figures Despite uncertainty over whether The NFL played all 240 games continues to ravage sport in the UK. implementing the protocols and ever by a Heat bowler — and the fourth Steketee’s bat had actually been short scheduled through Week 16, With figures continuing to soar, rules.” best in BBL history — by taking 5-15 off of the line, Heat captain Jimmy Peirson although there have been several the postponed The Gallagher Premiership was his four overs at as Brisbane accepted the call after viewing a replay. games moved to new dates today’s game between Tottenham hit hard, though, with two Round 5 dismissed Hobart for 150. The first five-wicket haul because of Covid-19 issues. Hotspur and Fulham after an fixtures cancelled by outbreaks at But his efforts were in vain as the in Mujeeb’s career eclipsed West The Cleveland Browns shut down outbreak at Craven Cottage. Harlequins and London Irish. Heat finished on 149-8 with Mark Indian Samuel Badree’s 5-22 against their training and practice facility It becomes the third top-flight Quins’ trip to Worcester on Friday Steketee run out off the final ball Melbourne Stars in 2016 as the best on Wednesday after a player and a football match to be wiped out by was first to fall after the Twickenham chasing a tying score which would have bowling by a Heat player. — AAP staff member tested positive. the virus, following Newcastle’s club revealed they would be unable The 10-5 Browns are in the hunt match with Aston Villa this month to pick a front row because of one for a playoff spot and the positive Junior crossword 1644 and this week’s game between positive test and its domino effect tests could pose a Week 17 Everton and Manchester City. on other players needing to self- challenge for the league with little “Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur isolate as part of contact-tracing scope to reschedule the game. 12 345 sends their best wishes to Fulham protocols. In the NHL, the Nashville for a safe and speedy recovery to And for a second successive Predators say they will start their all those who are affected,” a Spurs weekend, Irish will be inactive season on January 14 without fans statement said. after they returned positives from for the foreseeable future with the West Bromwich Albion manager the latest round of testing which, pandemic surging in the area. 6 78Sam Allardyce called for the league combined with their contact-tracing Meanwhile, American tennis to be paused due to the rise in procedures, means they cannot player Sam Querrey was handed a infections. field a team against Northampton suspended $US20,000 fine by the “As much as we’re getting tested on Sunday. ATP tour for breaching coronavirus it seems to be creeping round,” he The news comes on the day protocols at the St Petersburg Open said. Premiership Rugby reported its in October. 9 10 11 “No matter how hard we try, no highest number of positive cases Querrey left Russia on a private matter how many times we get since testing began in July. plane after testing positive for tested, how we wear our masks, A total of 951 players and Covid-19, despite having been how we sanitise our hands, we’re management from the 12 top-flight placed in isolation by local still catching a lot infections around clubs were tested, with 33 people authorities. The ATP concluded the country.” from 10 clubs returning positives, Querrey’s conduct was “contrary 12 13 14 But the Premier League said it 24 of them players and nine to the integrity of the game” but had “no plans” to pause the season. members of staff. the fine will be lifted if the 33-year- “The League continues to have In total, four of this season’s 30 old does not commit any further 15 confidence in its Covid-19 protocols Premiership games have now been violations of health and safety to enable fixtures to be played as cancelled because of the virus. protocols during a six-month scheduled, and these protocols In the US, the NFL confirmed probationary period. — AAP 16 17 18

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Junior division: C Brown 65, C Parker He won the men’s stableford with Across Down 65, B McKenzie 71, S Skudder 71. 87-20-67, for 41 points, four ahead of THURSDAY (Dec 24) — Meat pack Ben Cameron, who had the only two. 1. A body’s bony frame (8) 1. An astronaut’s clothing (9) BROWN was the common nine-hole stableford, senior division: D SUNDAY — Men’s stableford: D 6. 2. denominator to success in Sunday Johnston 22, G Brown 21, T Green 21, P Rameka 41, B Cameron 37. An actor ____ (4) Go in (5) competition. Johnston 20. Twos: B Cameron. 7. Make different (6) 3. A small sharp nail (4) George Brown won the senior men’s Junior division: M Owen 25, P Briant 22, 9. Mistake (5) 4. The most tidy (7) net with 69 whgile Cecil Brown’s 65 J Tietjen 22, L Maynard 21. COMING UP: SUNDAY, Jan 17, topped the junior men. TUESDAY (Dec 22) — Women’s Gisborne Thistle AFC annual golf 11. A time free from war (5) 5. Large (3) Denise Johnston’s 22 points denied stableford: S Robertson 87-16-71, 36; A tournament. 12. A sore in your mouth (5) 8. This type of tree does not George Brown victory in the senior Stills-Hindmarsh 93-20-73, 36; R Maloy 13. division of the meat pack nine-hole 107-31-76, 34. Poverty Bay Hurt by a bee (5) lose its leaves (9) stableford on Christmas Eve. Twos: H Brown, C Brown, J Brown. 16. Bicycle for two (6) 10. A library book kept too The best nine of the day, however, Jackpot: H Brown, C Brown. A BOXING Day blitz was rewarded 18. came from Mike Owen, who shot 37 off Eagle: H Brown. with a handicap slash for Stu Harbottle. Throbbing pain (4) long becomes ____ (7) an 8-handicap to win the junior division Harbottle had 14 pars in his 77-16-61, 19. Three times six (8) 14. A male relative (5) with 25 points. Electrinet Park for 47 points and vetured out the next 15. Dirty fog (4) SUNDAY — Men’s net, senior division: day to find he had been cut to a 13. 17. G Brown 68, J Priestley 68, P Molloy 72, DAVE Rameka’s consistent form That clearly knocked him as he A chopping tool (3) T Green 73. continued on Sunday. returned to earth with 92. Previous solution 6. Dishwasher, 8. Organ, 10. Steam, 13. Clothesline, 14. Patch, 17. Apple, 19. Newspapers. 1. Ring, 2. Chin, 3. Mars, 4. Shoe, 5. Trumpeter, 7. Porcupine, 9. Attic, 11. Tulip, 12. Jet, 15. Town, 16. Hops, 17. Alps, 18. Pork. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 31, 2020 SPORT 31 Bowling change a key moment in test

CRICKET dominate. They were in the midst of a bowled 11 overs on the trot, Jamieson by Dylan Cleaver, NZ Herald partnership that would accumulate 165 nine. gutsy runs and span 63.2 overs. Wagner’s return in that spell was ONE small leap for Mitchell Santner, A game that New Zealand had 11 overs, five maidens, 28 runs, two one giant step towards Lord’s for his dominated for four days was bleeding wickets; Jamieson’s 9-4-6-2. New Zealand team. away. May their ice baths be filled with With his left paw thrust into the air, Out of nowhere, Jamieson smashed Moet. Santner jumped to pluck a return catch one into Rizwan’s front pad and even Santner, who had yet to cover off Pakistan’s No.11 Naseem Shah, as though the on-field umpire Wayne himself in glory in the fourth innings, New Zealand won the first test by 101 Knights didn’t like it, the off-field trapped Mohammad Abbas in front with runs with 4.3 overs to spare. technology was more easily seduced. an arm ball for one. “I got pretty nervous at the end,” Pakistan were 240-5. The door was Given Shaheen Shah Afridi had Santner said, after he was given the ever-so-slightly ajar as long as New been cracked on the helmet by Wagner ball when New Zealand spearheads Zealand could remove Fawad, who was and looked vulnerable, and Naseem Tim Southee and Trent Boult could not clinging to the door handle on the other Shah had a test batting average of budge the last-wicket pair. side for all he was worth. three, the chances of the last pair “The seamers up front handed the His century was all about tenacity holding out 11 overs looked remote, but baton on, kept applying the pressure and denial, but Wagner can have a this had been a day of wild plot turns. and we stuck in for a long period of strange effect on even the most sober To even get to the last hour had time and managed to get the result in of batsmen. He dropped short, again, required a profound reversal of fortune the end, which was cool.” from around the wicket and Fawad after Pakistan lost their first two wickets Captain Kane Williamson said he BIG WICKET: New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner celebrates gloved through to Watling. within three overs of their second tossed the ball to Santner more in the taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Fawad Alam during the final day It was Watling’s 250th dismissal; it innings without a run on the board hope of a leg-before or an edge than a of the first test at Mt Maunganui yesterday. wouldn’t be his last. before tea on the fourth day. return catch. Picture by Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP The sliver of light was now a shaft Even on the final day, which they “He middled that one and when we and Jamieson struck again, Yasir Shah started on 75-3, victory looked a saw it stick, I don’t think there’s many the end of the series. Wagner came together when Pakistan weakly prodding to Tim Southee in the formality when Trent Boult fooled other players on the park that were An inspired Pakistan rearguard, looked as if they could not only save gully. Pakistan’s most accomplished batsman, going to be able to reel that in. a docile wicket and a tiring attack the match but possibly have a dash at On a roll, Wagner had first-innings Azhar Ali, with a two-card trick in his “It was a fantastic buzz after five looked certain to conspire against a winning it, and bowled themselves into hero Faheem Ashraf edging to Watling. first over of the day to make it 75-4. days of real test match toil,” Williamson New Zealand victory — until a bowling the ground and their team to the brink It was a turnaround for the ages and That was a signal for a quick day at said. partnership that was as much about of victory. it kept New Zealand’s hopes of a World the office, but the signs were all wrong. The victory takes New Zealand to a heart as it was skill changed the course When Jamieson and Wagner joined Test Championship alive. In fact, the signs could not be relied provisional No.1 ranking in test cricket, of the series. forces, Fawad Alam and Mohammad By the time they were prised from upon all day. although it will not become official until Kyle Jamieson and Neil “Three Toes” Rizwan were set and starting to the bowling crease, Wagner had Test cricket, go figure.

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TRIATHLON by Jack Malcolm his training on his performance. “What I’m doing in training TRIATHLETE Tayler Reid is is paying off. The hard work is NO LET-UP maintaining momentum as the new actually working.” year beckons. Reid said the alternative format He finished second in the made for “tricky” racing. The field Surfbreaker Triathlon at Mt was spread out more than it would Maunganui last weekend. be in a typical triathlon, and he Reid finished 21 seconds behind had to pace himself in the first run the best triathlete in the country, instead of dumping all of his energy Hayden Wilde, and almost two in the race for the finish line. minutes ahead of third-placed “It’s a different kind of race,” he FOR Dylan McCullough. said. The race was a variation “You do two really short on the traditional triathlon. triathlons, and there’s a chance to Competitors completed two laps of get back in it with the second leg. the 375-metre swim/10-kilometre “I ended up second on the first bike/2.5km run course. run. He (Wilde) was getting away, Reid said he knew he had to but I knew if I ran beyond my come off the final leg of the bike ability, I wouldn’t be able to swim ahead of Wilde — ranked in the as well.” REID top 15 in the world and third- Reid, an Olympic hopeful himself, placegetter in a 2019 Olympic said he was grateful to be living in qualification event — to have any a country where he could continue chance of beating him. to race. But Reid couldn’t build up the The ability to compete in a full buffer he needed against the racing schedule gave New Zealand strong-running Wilde. athletes an advantage in the build- Typically the swim leg isn’t up to the Tokyo Olympics, he said. held in beach conditions and Reid, New Zealand’s raft of high- having grown up training on calibre triathletes made the “small Gisborne’s beaches, used his surf local races” very competitive, Reid knowledge to catch and bodysurf a said. wave from “halfway out”. That gave Reid is in Gisborne spending him a confidence boost going into time with friends and family the bike. before he returns in January to He said he was happy with how Cambridge, where he’s based for he raced and could feel the effect of training.

SWIM AGAIN: Tayler Reid heads down to the water for the second swim leg of the ELITE TRIO: Silver medallist Tayler Reid (right), poses with race winner Hayden Surfbreaker Triathlon at Mt Maunganui. Pictures by Julie Maree Photography Wilde (centre) and bronze medallist Dylan McCullough. Our horse feed is dropping . . . All horse feed reduced – Only while stocks last. This year has been an absolute Never before and probably never again! . . . mare Here’s to a NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS better 2021. Closed January 1- 4, 2021 • Reopening 5th January 7.30am business as usual. Cheers

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