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COVID PAGES 3,4,6,8-10 • TAIRAWHITI LIVE SHOWS FIRST AIDER: St John cadet Dehstinee Recalde-Smith was visiting her grandmother two weeks ago when her nan suffered CASUALTY OF EXTENSION a medical event. The 10-year-old (pictured here with St John division manager Olivia McQuillan) got neighbours to call 111 and supported her nan until ambulance officers arrived. Picture by Liam Clayton • MORE FEELING ANXIOUS • GOVT TOUGHENS UP ON TESTING • BUS DRIVERS CALL FOR St John cadet to her nan’s aid SUPPORT by Murray Robertson ambulance officers arrived. been learning. “She stayed cool, calm and collected during “We at St John are very proud of her. A YOUNG St John cadet was called on to the whole event,” Ms Hagen said. “It just goes to show the skills the cadets put her first aid skills to the test recently when “Should this have happened last year before learn come in very useful.” her grandmother suffered a medical event and Dehstinee had started her St John training, her Destinee’s mother Tara-Lyn said the family CRIES OF collapsed. family don’t know how she would have reacted. was really grateful to St John Youth for Dehstinee Recalde-Smith was visiting her “They believe that the programme has providing cadet training in a rural area like Te ‘COWARDLY RAT’ nan at her home in Ormond Road one day two taught her the skills needed in a situation like Karaka. weeks ago when the emergency happened. that, and many more,” she said. “It has built Dehstinee’s confidence. She The 10-year-old is in the St John cadet youth Ms Hagen said without Dehstinee’s help it was quite a shy girl before joining St John. unit at Te Karaka. could easily have gone another way. “The whole family are really proud of her,” “Dehstinee knew that something was wrong “As it was, her nan has made a full Tara-Lyn said. with her nan when she collapsed,” said one of recovery.” “We encourage other parents to allow their her St John leaders Tania Hagen. The Te Karaka unit has nine cadets and has children to attend St John. They learn life skills “She didn’t freak out, she went to get help.” been running for 18 months. Dehstinee has that will never be forgotten and sometimes, Her grandmother had suffered a medical been a St John cadet since the beginning, like this, get used. event and passed out. training on Tuesday nights with her division. “You never know when you are going to The young cadet ran to a neighbour’s house “She is a really confident girl, is really need skills like first aid.” to get them to ring 111, and then ran back helpful, and she’s really clued up when it The cadet group meets Tuesday nights from PAGE 7 to support her grandmother until St John comes to the first aid and drills that she has 6.30pm-7.30pm at the Te Karaka Fire Station.

UAWANUI Restoration Project will receive $1.3 and social sustainability across the entire Uawa million over three years that will unlock more catchment,” Mr Tangohau said. employment opportunities and pump up the local “True sustainability is ensuring that generations economies, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says. to follow will be passionate and proactive about This will create 12 jobs a year for three years, sustaining the wellness of our manawa or heart of Uawanui planting 504,000 seedlings on 500ha of riparian our taiao/environment. area with 30km of fencing. “In this respect the focus on our eco-warriors and The money is part of a $7.5 million injection eco-cadets from kohanga to our schools and marae into environmental projects in Otago-Southland, is huge and the training and work they are doing to Manawatu-Whanganui, Tairawhiti and Hawke’s ensure the health of our whenua and waterways is Bay. It is in the Jobs for Nature $1.3 billion amazing, as well as looking after the tuturiwhatu, programme announced as part of the Covid-19 the New Zealand dotterel. recovery package. “Our cadets have already helped plant more than project “We are delivering more jobs and investing 36,000 trees over the last couple of years so we have in our regional economies to help improve our grown amazing capability in this area already,” he environment,” Mr Jones said. said. “Jobs for Nature is doing exactly what it says on Uawanui won the National Biodiversity award in the tin,” he said. 2016. Uawanui Restoration Project chairman Maui Uawanui Restoration Project has extended Tangohau says all funding and support for Uawanui thanks to the Allan Wilson Centre — “there is a privilege. at the beginning” — and acknowledged the attracts “We are very grateful for the support from “great relationships” that continue with Massey Minister Jones and his officials in the Provincial University, the late Sir Paul Callaghan, NZ Development Unit and Te Uru Rakau for working Plant and Food Research, SCION, MBIE, Trust diligently with us to co-design and develop the Tairawhiti, The Department of Internal Affairs, Te project,” Mr Tangohau said. Puni Kokiri, the Department of Conservation, The The Uawanui Environmental Sustainability Gisborne District Council and local nurseries, farms Project was born in 2009 with the vision and and the forestry industry. $1.3m strategy, He Manawa Whenua He Oranga Tangata All of the projects are set to begin within six — Healthy Environments, Healthy People. months. “It is essentially a 100-year practical vision for The projects are being jointly funded by the One 12 jobs, 500k seedlings, 30km fencing the long term economic, environmental, cultural Billion Trees fund and the Provincial Growth Fund.

GISBORNE RUATORIA WAIROA Local News ...... 1-5 Business ...... 11 Classifieds ... 19-20 Racing ...... 23 Births & Deaths ...4 Opinion ...... 12 Farming...... 21 Sport ...... 24-28 9 771170 043005 TOMORROW National ...... 6-10 World...... 16-18 Television ...... 22 Weather ...... 27 > 2 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Opoutama grower carrying on family tradition

by Ryan O’Sullivan, Wairoa Star

DAFFODIL Day is a significant day for many as we remember those who have passed away. For one Wairoa local, the picking of the flowers is extra special. Heather Sexton says Daffodil Day goes back 60 years in her family. “I remember picking bulbs from the ground when I was four years old, helping my father on sunny days.” Heather’s father George Johnston, who passed away from cancer, lived at Waipaoa, Gisborne and was a prominent daffodil grower. “He picked thousands of bulbs for THANKS A BUNCH: The helpers making Daffodil Day a success for the East Coast are (from left) Cancer Society Gisborne many years, putting in a lot of work to fundraising co-ordinator Becky Burgess, young daffodil picker Billie Burgess, daffodil day stalwart Heather Sexton, Cancer give them out to the community. Society Gisborne area manager Lianne Jenkins, daffodil grower Merv Goodley and Cancer Society Wairoa organiser Kimberley “His influence was passed down to Bell. Picture by Wairoa Star my brother Kevin, who also grew and bred his own daffodils for many years.” from cancer but the family tradition of carrying on what my parents did in along with 300 bunches to Wairoa. Heather says her brother’s flowers breeding daffodils has not stopped. growing and handing out daffodils for a “I’m hoping that we will make $5000 were popular at many Gisborne flower “I have a niece and nephew who both great cause,” said Heather for the Cancer Society and we are shows. take daffodils to shows, so we have three “It is great to see the dedication that looking to be on target, so that will be a “He would come home with many generations of the family involved in Merv and his wife Sue put into the great feat.” ribbons and trophies because the judges daffodils — which is great.” planting because, in a way, I sort of see a Eighteen volunteers helped Merv and were so impressed with the bunch of After Heather’s brother died, the part of my parents in their work.” Sue Goodley pick and bunch daffodils daffodils that he would bring in each family bulbs were offered to Opoutama Mr Goodley says 700 bunches had together in a final push to get the year.” resident Merv Goodley. already been taken up to Gisborne and flowers across the East Coast before Heather’s brother also passed away “He kindly accepted and now he is he expected another 200 would follow, Friday’s Daffodil Day. Thieves make off with swing seat

by Murray Robertson HAPPIER DAYS: Back in THIEVES have struck the 2016 Phoenix Botanical Gardens for the second Ngata (left) time in a week, making off with the and Becky popular basket swing seat in the Isherwood children’s playground. enjoyed giving The aviary in the gardens was the swing seat broken into last week and a number a test run. The of the birds inside escaped. new playground “It’s really sad that the Botanical equipment was Gardens has been targeted for the installed in second time in a week,” a council December 2015. spokesman said. The basket swing was cut free and File picture stolen sometime on Saturday night. “Our play equipment is treasured by so many of our tamariki and the district. all work hard to create this swing seat will cost around $3000 to “The Botanical Gardens is a environment, so this theft replace.” Green Flag Award-winning park, is extremely disappointing,” she GONE: All that is left of the Liveable spaces manager De-Arne internationally recognised for said. swing seat at the Botanical Sutherland said the cost of replacing the quality of its open space for The council has called on anyone Gardens is the supporting the swing would come out of other residents and visitors alike. who saw any suspicious activity ropes. GDC picture budgeted projects the council “Council staff, contractors, around the playground on Saturday intended to do elsewhere in the volunteers and community groups evening to contact the police on 105.

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CAMPAIGN IN LEVEL 2: The Opotiki debate adhered to all Level 2 guidelines with candidates, from left, Meredith Akuhata-Brown, Kiri Allan and Tania Tapsell socially distancing during questioning. Picture by Charlotte Jones On the campaign trail in Opotiki by Charlotte Jones, Whakatane Beacon not allow gatherings at marae during lockdown Ms Allan said the relationship brought about into mental health than any other.” especially the ban on tangi. positive changes for all of New Zealand, such as She said there needed to be more awareness COVID-19, mental health and addiction Ms Allan said during the Spanish Flu the 11,000 new “green” jobs. of what services were available and more dominated the East Coast candidate debate at pandemic of 1918 the heaviest weight was borne Miss Tapsell said it was a question for (party community-based initiatives. Opotiki College on Monday. by the Maori people with “mass grave upon mass leader) Judith Collins. “People are still whakama (shy) about mental Green candidate Meredith Akuhata-Brown, grave”. The three candidates were also questioned illness, but we need to make sure people know Labour’s Kiri Allan and National’s Tania Tapsell “The biggest overarching decision for us about their respective parties’ mental health its OK not to be OK all the time and that it’s OK spoke to a socially-distanced crowd of about 40. to shut everything down . . . was the people policies, particularly when it came to youth to cry. Ms Allan tore apart National’s Covid-19 living among us were at the forefront of our suicide. When it came to methamphetamine, Miss policy of requiring people to provide a negative considerations,” she said. Miss Tapsell said National had introduced laws Tapsell said she was against any “mind-altering Covid-19 test to flight staff before boarding “For us, kuia and kaumatua are a taonga and to make online bullying and harassment a crime. drug”. international flights to New Zealand. we didn’t want a Covid outbreak to run rampant “I think it’s a clear sign when all candidates “We need to be tough and hard on where P “One of the issues in our whanau.” are singing from the same song sheet that we is coming from. We know it is coming from the with that particular Miss Tapsell said lockdown was hard for need more investment,” she said. gangs,” she said. policy is that you just everyone and she was unable to say goodbye to “Mental health does not discriminate.” “We need our young people to know there is actually can’t do it,” she her grandfather on the marae. Ms Allan said the mental health system had more out there than getting involved in a gang.” said. “I want people to understand that iwi, hapu, been underfunded for years and Labour was now She said she would be voting “no” in the “We can’t require or marae have their own autonomy and we need to running trials of having mental health specialists upcoming cannabis referendum. oblige other countries respect that mana,” she said. stationed in high schools. Ms Allan said methamphetamine had been to do our testing for “For them to be able to make decisions for She was challenged by a woman who wanted tearing her family apart since 1999. us; we can only control themselves. I have heard from Maori that the to know why Whakatane was getting a multi- “I have reached out to every expert and I still what happens within most hurtful thing was it was another thing that million dollar mental health facility upgrade and don’t know how we can kill this drug,” she said. our borders. Secondly, just happened to them.” Opotiki was getting “nothing”. “I’ll be honest with you; meth doesn’t have every person that is a Miss Tapsell said if she were the East Coast Ms Allan said mental health was under- a start point, it doesn’t have an end point. We New Zealand citizen has MP, the first thing she would do in a situation like resourced in terms of people and capacity at just have to keep focusing on all those socio- the right to come home. We do not have the right this was consult with iwi. every level. economic factors.” to stop them coming home. The border policy we Mrs Akuhata-Brown and Ms Allan were asked “Our hospitals and infrastructure have been Mrs Akuhata-Brown said methamphetamine have is lawful and you can control it. what they thought of the relationship between underfunded for so long and when you look at attacked poor communities and led to a rise in “It is one thing to make promises in an their parties and Miss Tapsell was asked if she Whakatane it needs that investment,” she said. crime. election, it is another to make a plan and it is thought National would work with the Green “But that doesn’t undermine the quest for She said communities needed to drop the another to make a plan in the middle of a crisis.” Party if they needed them to “get over the line”. this community to see resources specific to this judgement and look to people who used to deal Ms Allan said the decision to lock down the Mrs Akuhata-Brown said the Greens found community.” the drug and who didn’t want anything to do with country was a hard one and seeing “good mates” the coalition partnership to be a “little bit of a Mrs Akuhata-Brown said youth mental health it anymore, such as some gang members. lose their jobs had kept her and other politicians handbrake”. was a space she knew well. To close, Ms Allan said whoever voters chose up at night. “God bless Winston (Peters) for what he does “It breaks my heart every time we lose one of to go with on the day, there were some “fine An elderly Maori man in the crowd said he and who he represents, but he didn’t make the ours,” she said. candidates” to choose from who would be good was saddened by the Government’s decision to coalition partnership that easy,” she said. “I know our Government has put more money advocates for the community. Extension hits live events Nominations open A NUMBER of Tairawhiti events have been postponed to November 7. NOMINATIONS open today for making responsibilities. postponed or cancelled with the extension of At the Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, the city ward candidates to stand in the “Holding public office requires Covid-19 restrictions. Beatles Tribute Show is postponed from upcoming local by-election. a serious commitment. If you’re The district, along with the rest of the country Saturday, September 5, with a new date yet to be A councillor position became thinking of standing for office, it’s except for Auckland, will remain in its present fixed. vacant following Amber Dunn’s worth taking the time now to think alert level setting for at least 11 days, with The six-week course Good Folk: Dances from resignation from the council last about how you might balance the Cabinet reviewing the situation before Sunday, Planet Earth scheduled to start on September 3 week. requirements of the role with your September 6. is postponed. Nominations will remain open responsibilities outside of public The region’s kapa haka competition Tamararo The Friends! The Musical Parody performance until midday on September 23, life.” Whakanuia is the biggest event affected. at the War Memorial Theatre on September 18 The by-election is by postal vote Following the nomination period, Tamararo was going to be on September 5 but is postponed. Operatunity have pulled out of any and will be held from October 28 to the list of candidates will be made has been postponed until a date in December, future shows in Gisborne and their two shows midday on November 19. public on September 26. yet to be confirmed by the trustees at Te Poho o have been cancelled — I Love Paris, on October Gisborne District Council internal Those enrolled in the Gisborne Rawiri marae, chair of Tairawhiti Cultural Trust 14, Have a Merry Little Christmas on December partnerships director James Baty city ward can expect to receive Maui Tangohau said. 22. said being a member of a local voting documents by post between The selection of the five roopu (groups) to Menzshed organisers confirmed they would authority provided the opportunity to October 28 and November 3. represent Tairawhiti at Te Matatini 2022 will be not open until Level 2 is lifted. That affects make a real difference to the lives of The official declaration of result confirmed by the trustees on Friday, September 4. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each week. fellow citizens. and public notice will be made on At the Tairawhiti Museum, the Ambitious This change will also affect the dates listed in the “Standing for public office is a November 21. Gisborne Women book launch sceduled for September Go-2 Guide (in today’s Herald). career choice.” he said. The estimated cost for a August 23 was postponed, with a new date yet to Dave Dobbyn’s post-lockdown, Open Up tour “With all jobs, it’s important to by-election for the city ward is be set. has been postponed. All tickets bought for the ensure the skills a candidate brings $54,000 plus GST. The Artists, Potters and Photographers tour will remain valid for the new dates which to the role are a good match to For further information on the Exhibition (from August 29 to November 22) are yet to be announced. The Jordan Luck what’s required. by-election, visit the Gisborne at the museum will go ahead, but the opening Band at Smash Palace have also postponed to “An effective elected member will District Council website and follow “preview” night on Friday is cancelled. November 13. bring a broad range of skills to the the links, or contact the electoral The Sensational 70s show at the Poverty Bay Gisborne Choral Society’s Choral Capers role and have a keen understanding office by phone (09) 973 5212, or Club’s Dome Room was already postponed from concert was postponed from August 23, with a of the impact of their decision- email [email protected] August 29 to September 5, but today was further new performance date to be confirmed. 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 FAMILY NOTICES Deaths Dignified, charming, discerning HOOLE, Thelma Deaths Ester (nee Kennedy). — Best friend and wife of Larry Hoole. Passed Many hundreds of local men, once students also directed many fine productions. On one BARTON, Kelvin at Gisborne Boys’ High School, will remember memorable occasion when it was mooted that Daniel (Kelv). — away peacefully, on OBITUARY Suddenly, at home in 24.8.2020, at 5pm at a tall, dark, aquiline teacher of the sciences the play, Dracula might be a crowd-puller, Derek Opotiki. Much loved Waikato Hospital, who spoke with a pronounced Cambridge drawl delightedly exclaimed, “I claim that role as my son of the late Dan and surrounded by her and could inspire both awe and deep respect. Derek Bird right!” All in black and equipped with fangs, he Janet. Much loved family. Mother of At almost 98 years of age, Derek Bird quietly subsequently prowled the artfully cobwebbed brother and brother-in- Craig, Campbell and passed away in late August and with typical stage, sweeping his high-collared cape and law of Ann and Topp, Kathy. Nana of Nick, self-effacement and dislike of a fuss, made it creeping up on helpless female victims to the Bob and Raewyn, Jeno James, Michael, Dylan, clear there was to be no funeral. delight of Unity’s audiences. and Crete, Co and Ed, Zane, Rose, Alice and Derek’s early life and education were in A good bonfire after a thorough clean-up was and Pat. Beloved Uncle Stevie. Great-Nana of England although as a young man he travelled something Derek especially enjoyed when Unity of all his nieces and Heath, Aurora and widely in Canada before returning to Britain Theatre — then located in Derby St — held a nephews. Too soon Odin. Mother-in-law of where in 1954 he married Jean Caruth in the working bee. He was never allowed to forget Kelvie. Sharon and Donna. abbey at Bury St Edmunds. His appearance the time he hurled cartons full of collected Sister of Ned, Max, CAMPBELL, Don, Robert, Rex, in Gisborne occurred shortly after travelling rubbish on to the backyard fire only to discover Tungane Mamao Kevin, Winifred, Agnes by sea with his wife and young family from that the foul stench of melting plastic signalled (Kuikui, Goose). — and Jean. England. Despising both the very cold winters a disastrous error on his part. A box of silver On 26th August 2020, The funeral service and the class system there, Derek decided New trophies awarded for competitions arranged by peacefully, at Gisborne will be held at Evans Zealand would suit him well and was delighted the CWI, who had recently rented the premises, Hospital, surrounded by Chapel, Ormond Road, to be welcomed on to the Boys’ High staff by was among the embers, every chalice and rose- her whanau. Loving at 10am on Thursday “Jigger” Grey, the principal. bowl charred and twisted. Frantic raking by daughter of the late 27th August, followed His first public announcement — a call everyone present ensued, rapid repairs followed Wahapeka and Tungane by private interment at for all the hockey boys to meet him after and it is believed to this day that none of that Campbell. Loved Taruheru Cemetery. school — startled the assembled school who organisation was ever the wiser. mother of the late Reminder – Level 2 had probably never heard vowels turned with Derek was possessed of a wry sense of Latasha. Loved sister of gatherings are restricted quite so fine a twist. Slow and deliberate of humour, expressed himself splendidly in Wahapeka and Sharon, to 100 people. This gait with a somewhat intimidating mien, Derek sometimes archaic terms that hinted at his love Tohe and Wini, Bunty service will be live- was instantly dubbed, Dracula. For decades of language, and was deeply discriminating in and Willie, Rere and streamed via www. Garth, Peti and Adrian, to come, students who were informed they his tastes. The trivia of television, especially of evansfuneral.co.nz had Drac for science that year were usually the late Hunaara and Livestream. the last few years, he despised, but he continued Nan, the late Te Atatu well pleased since he was not only a fine to read widely as he had always done, steeping and Rees, the late - Evans Funeral teacher but tolerated no tomfoolery in his himself in a sound understanding of history, Services Ltd FDANZ classes and could make a miscreant wither politics and scientific concepts, often beyond Alexander, and the late www.evansfuneral.co.nz Raniera. Loved aunty of with a single beady gaze and a promise of dire the range of his former teaching colleagues. all her nieces and PHILLIPS, Eric consequences should unacceptable behaviour Although critical, he was open-minded and nephews, and moko- Raymond. — 14.1.52 - continue. ON THE BOARDS: Derek Bird in a 1985 prepared to consider a wide variety of theories puna. 9.8.20. Loving husband A fortnight of military drill known as Unity Theatre production Ring Around about everything from the nature of the universe Kuikui is lying at and soulmate of Susan. barracks with which the school year started The Moon. to the inherent traits of humanity. Advances in Hinerupe Marae, Te Cherished son of while the timetable was organised was not File picture quantum physics held particular fascination for Araroa. Margaret (dec). Loving at all to Derek’s liking. He happily distanced him and he would happily discuss these with Her funeral service father of Jason and himself from route marches and rifle drill — any visiting enthusiast. will be held at the Sarah, Jessica and all in expectation of the next war — and was that Derek was the ideal man to run school A dignified and generally very charming Marae at 11am on Bryce. Big Brother of drafted into looking after third formers (Year 9) drama productions which were often organised man, Derek endeared himself to many in this Saturday 29th August, Lynette and Mike, followed by interment while older students sweated in the heat, fainted with his colleague and good friend, Bob Grono. district, especially those who came to know him Graeme and Rachel and on parade and found ways of enraging returned But it was when Unity Theatre came into at Okauwharetoa Michael. Son-in-Law of intimately through all the years he prowled the Cemetery. Charlie (dec) and servicemen on the staff who proudly donned existence in 1961 that Derek truly came into boards in so many theatrical productions. He is full military dress and bellowed orders to inspire his own. He was a founder member, served survived by his wife Jean and his children, Jude, Reminder; Level 2 Margaret (dec). Brother-in-law to Paul junior NCOs. for many years on the committee, was a very Mark, Diana and Michael. restrictions limit gather- A background in English theatricals meant thorough President and an excellent actor who ing to 100. and Janice, Michelle — by Norman Maclean and Kim. Special Pa to - Evans Funeral Josh and Elle. Services Ltd FDANZ A courageous battle, www.evansfuneral.co.nz at peace now, forever in KNIGHT, Lesley our hearts. Free to roam Patricia (Pat) the bush in SF100, keep DHB to set up second (nee Berry). — the fire burning at the 29.12.1920 - 21.8.2020. Red Hut. 99 years. Beloved wife Eric’s funeral will be of the late Dal, and held at Evans Chapel, mother of Chris, Ormond Rd, on Sherryl, Diane, and the Thursday 27th August, testing station in city late Nick and David. at 1pm, followed by Cherished grandmother, interment at Taruheru great-grandmother and Cemetery. HAUORA Tairawhiti is setting up a Covid-19 in the country was announced, same in every district. great-great-grand- Reminder – Level 2 mother. Passed away second Covid-19 testing station in the and last Sunday. “We had to close down health services. gatherings are restricted city. Ms Ngarimu said there had been a “Ideally next time around, we will peacefully, after an to 100 people. This active life. service will be live- This would allow the hospital huge surge in testing across the country want to right-size and negotiate with The funeral service streamed via www. pink zone to be “a more permanent” and in Tairawhiti with this district the Ministry of Health and clinicians for will be held at Evans evansfuneral.co.nz – facility, not just for Covid-19, but for leading the country in testing rates for a ongoing planned care.” Chapel, Ormond Road, “Livestream” any infectious disease that needed long period of time. The differences in Tairawhiti “this at 11am on Friday 28th an isolated area to test potential Last week Tairawhiti was only time around” was closer attention to the August, followed by - Evans Funeral patients, said Hauora Tairawhiti board behind the “surge regions” of Auckland, port and that confirmed cases would be private cremation. Services Ltd FANZ www.evansfuneral.co.nz chairwoman Kim Ngarimu. Waikato, Lakes (Rotorua) and managed in isolation facilities and not Reminder – Level 2 She said the community should be Northland. at their home. gatherings are restricted Monumental confident that high levels of Covid-19 Ministry of Health figures for Isolation facilities would be available to 100 people. This Masons testing are being carried out in the the week ending August 19 showed if they were required. service will be live- district. Counties Manukau recorded 37 tests per The Covid-19 resurgence had been streamed via www. She told board members that high 1000 people, followed by Auckland, 27, discussed among all health board chairs, evansfuneral.co.nz – STONEHAVEN rates of testing were “a very important Waitemata on 26, Lakes 24, Northland the health minister and the director- “Livestream” for part of our defence in making sure that 19, Waikato 18 and Tairawhiti on 16. general of health, who wanted the - Evans Funeral Funerals if Covid enters our community, we do Ms Ngarimu said much work had testing effort directed where the risk Services Ltd FDANZ catch it early”. been done based on the template of the was highest, said Ms Ngarimu. www.evansfuneral.co.nz and The highest number of tests on any first Covid outbreak, but health services It was important to be prepared. Memorials one day was “about 240”, she said. had not been stopped this time. Covid-19 testing in Tairawhiti is for 601 Nelson Road Previously supplied figures show The “right size response” was those with cold or flu symptoms who Ph 867 1 800 there were 1362 local tests between required. have been referred for testing by their August 12, when the resurgence of In March the response had been the GP. Testing is free. Public healthcare workers ‘have simply had enough’ UP to 50 Gisborne nurses and receptionist/ Gisborne members held a strike ballot about three ($7651 per annum) than a hospital nurse, and this action lightly. administration staff working in primary healthcare weeks ago. She had been pleased by a strong some on the medical receptionist/administration “The strike ballot was already well under way may strike on September 3. turnout by Gisborne members at a stopwork scale earn lower than the living wage. when alert levels shifted,” she said. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) meeting in July. “It would take very little for the Government “We have been endeavouring to resolve this has issued a strike notice covering some There was still time and opportunity to resolve to resolve this issue and properly value the work matter for far too long and members have simply 3200 Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses and the situation, said NZNO industrial adviser Chris these people do in providing expert care in the had enough.” receptionist/administration staff across more Wilson. community — demonstrated so clearly in the Ms Wilson said NZNO was willing to meet at than 500 practices and accident/medical centres “PHC nurses just want to be paid the same as Covid-19 response.” any time. “All we need is for the Government to do nationwide. their health board colleagues. Ms Wilson said members were fully aware of the right thing for the people who help save lives NZNO organiser Christina Couling said “An experienced nurse earns 10.6 percent less changes to Covid-19 alert levels and had not taken during the perilous time of a pandemic.” The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 NEWS 5 Cheques no longer an option for Wairoa rates

WAIROA District initiative now would Council is encouraging create a rhythm for the community to use people to use these alternative methods alternative payment of payment, following methods as time gets an announcement that closer to June 2021. Westpac Bank will no “We understand that a longer accept cheques number of our customers from July next year. have been used to As part of Westpac’s paying by cheque for announcement, the years. We want to give council will no longer be our customers plenty able to accept cheques of notice to make as payment from June alternative ways of 1 next year, a council paying their accounts statement said. and we hope this allows The council is looking enough time for the ALL SET: Downer NZ Road-ready graduates were awarded certificates at a ceremony at the Gisborne to promote other modes community to adapt to Cosmopolitan Club last week. Back, from left, are Maree Keelty (Downer training co-ordinator), Karl Broughton, of payment, including new payment methods,” Shanach Te Maro, George Coleman, Ngatamaoro Kitai, Peter Karr (Curly), Chloe Jones (Downer training automatic payments, Mr Borg said. co-ordinator). Front, from left, Wayne Hartley, Maurice Kernohan, Allan Tamanui (Tawiri), Raymond Scott, Mary direct debit payments, “Our team is always Taingahue and Tyrin Wylie. Picture supplied online bill payments, available to help with cash and eftpos. the transition.” Council finance and corporate Support group ■ Gisborne District manager Gary Borg said Council is still accepting Road-ready and raring to go he hoped promoting the cheques.

Three birds found GISBORNE roading staff levels got people already working on local roading regional manager. a boost last week, with 13 new recruits projects every month. “Downer has a strong commitment to ONLY three canaries have been returned to the aviary graduating from the Road-ready course. GDC lifelines director David Wilson the Tairawhiti region and we’re proud of at the Botanical Gardens since the door was kicked in last The graduates are the latest wave of said the new positions were a perfect this achievement. The graduates have week. recruits taken on to deliver the council’s example of local and national agencies been so motivated and keen to jump in to One was found in Russell Street, another at the childcare upcoming $25m road maintenance working together on government get the job done. It’s been great to see.” centre at Gisborne Hospital and a third across the road from programme, funded by the Provincial investment to achieve the best possible The Ministry of Social Development the Botanical Gardens. Growth Fund. benefits for the community. held recruitment days and placed the This is only a 10 percent recovery rate after 30 flew the The week-long course offered a “We’ve worked very closely with graduates into the vacant positions coop on Saturday morning, August 15, after the door to the practical introduction to roading, as well Downer, the Provincial Development Unit at Downer. The course was funded aviary was discovered badly damaged. as the opportunity to build mental and and the Ministry of Social Development to through the national industry partnership The missing birds were a mixture of zebra finches and physical health and resilience. make this happen,” said Mr Wilson. programme. canaries. “This is pretty much my first real job “In addition to improving our roads, “These are great results for our Poverty Bay Bird Club secretary Terry Nickerson said he and I can’t wait to get out there,” graduate by working together we’re creating new Tairawhiti community and these jobs wasn’t holding out much hope of finding any more. Tyrin Wylie said. jobs, training and getting local people offer people and their whanau fantastic “There will be no natural food for them out there for them “I’ve learned so much this week and qualified.” opportunities,” Ministry of Social at this time of year, they will be feeling the cold out in the really appreciate this opportunity.” The road ready programme helped Development regional commissioner open, and then there’s all the predators. More than 20 new positions have been transition people into the infrastructure Annie Aranui said. “The zebra finches are only two or three inches long so created within local roading contractors sector and provided much needed “It’s also a great example of how they haven’t got much hope in this sort of weather.” in the past two months as a result of the support to deliver the work and keep effective targeted, short-term industry Mr Nickerson most of the birds had rings on their legs. If PGF investment, adding to the 160 local road users safe, said Darrin Davy, Downer training can be,” she said. anyone spots a colourful bird they are encouraged to call the Gisborne District Council on 867 2049. Judge notes connection between ‘DON’T BLOW IT’ systemic deprivation and offending

A PRISONER suffered multiple skull bodily harm with reckless disregard, Judge Bolstad told Waihi he had been intervention, with Waihi being isolated fractures, a shattered eye socket, and after it was reduced from one with given an opportunity. “Don’t blow it,” she from his immediate whanau, and later a broken nose, when a fellow inmate intent. said. seeking comfort from other whanau punched him once in the face with a The charge carries a maximum In calculating the sentence, the judge members who were patched members of wrapped fist, Gisborne District Court penalty of seven years’ imprisonment set a starting point of two-and-a-half the Mongrel Mob. was told. and qualifies for a three-strike warning, years, uplifting it by two months for That all impacted on his sense of The exact nature of what Isaac Adrian which Waihi received at the time of his Waihi’s previous convictions for violence, “normal” life and led to him using Wayne Waihi, 35, had wrapped around plea. among them seven between 2005 and alcohol and other drugs, violence, being his fist, was still unknown, the Gisborne He appeared for sentence before 2013 for assaulting females, six in 2003 disconnected from his hapu and iwi, and District Court heard at his recent Judge Turitea Bolstad who imposed 19 and 2018 for common assault, and one in becoming institutionalised, the report sentencing. months imprisonment but noted Waihi 2018 for injuring with intent to injure. stated. The court was told the victim needed had already served the equivalent of 17 The judge noted Waihi’s full criminal Waihi’s criminal list indicated he found surgery to realign his nose and 40 months of it, while on remand in custody. history ran to 13 pages, but was comfort and stability behind bars. stitches to the inside of his mouth and Waihi qualified to have the remainder otherwise mostly for nuisance-type In submissions, counsel Elliott Lynch face. He has ongoing double vision in converted to a month’s home detention offending — non-compliance with bail, said although the victim’s injuries were his left eye that could be lifelong and but it would be futile to impose for such driving matters, disorderly behaviour, serious — an aggravating feature of numbness to that side of his face. a short duration of that sentence, the and breaches of a protection order. the offending — there was a disparity He is waiting for further surgery to judge said. He received discounts of 25 percent between it and the level of violence remove screws previously used but now Instead she imposed nine months’ for his early guilty pleas and 20 percent involved. The assault was not prolonged protruding from his face and causing him intensive supervision, which she said for his remorse and matters raised in a and did not involve repeated strikes. ongoing pain and infections. was ultimately more punitive but also cultural report. Waihi did not intend to inflict serious Waihi, 35, who normally lives in rehabilitative. It would enable the The cultural report, authored by injury. Gisborne, was serving a sentence at probation service to have oversight Laurence and Denis O’Rielly, showed Any planning involved was limited, Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison when he of Waihi’s whereabouts and activities a clear nexus between systemic reducing the level of that aggravating attacked the man in a gang-motivated and would require him to undergo deprivation and Waihi’s offending, Judge feature. Waihi was directed by another incident, just before 1pm on November counselling and various programmes as Bolstad said. inmate to assault the victim and told if 21, 2018. recommended in a pre-sentence report. By the time Waihi was born, his he did not carry it out, he would himself Waihi pleaded guilty in January this Prosecutor Fiona Cleary said the parents were heavily alcoholic and there have been attacked. He acted under year to a charge of causing grievous Crown did not oppose the approach. was domestic violence that led to state duress. 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Refusal to extend wage subsidy ‘anti the NZ way’: Collins by Jason Walls, NZ Herald Alert Level 3 lockdown period in because of the lockdown and they Her Finance Minister Grant Robertson Auckland. deserve to be compensated for the was singing a similar tune this morning. WELLINGTON — National leader But this morning, she took it further extension. “We have had 22 weeks’ worth of Judith Collins is continuing her attacks saying that the wage subsidy scheme “It’s simply not okay to do what they support for businesses through the wage on the Government for not extending should be offered for (the Government) have subsidy scheme, about 12 and a half of the wage subsidy for the remainder of another week. done.” which — if you’re in Auckland — would Auckland’s lockdown. “The Government The Government is just Meanwhile, the have been at levels 2 and 1,” he told She doubled-down on her criticism is just being silly being silly about this. Government has Newstalk ZB. when speaking to a number of morning about this,” she told ‘ remained steadfast He said he accepted the fact that this media shows this morning, at one point MediaWorks this —Judith Collins’ in its decision not to was a tough time for everybody. telling RNZ the refusal to prolong the morning. extend the scheme. But he said the overall level of scheme was “very anti the New Zealand “They should front up Prime Minister financial support from the Government way”. and give businesses another week if they Jacinda Ardern said it would not be for businesses “has been significant”. Collins told media in Parliament need to because we all know it’s going to extended further to cover the extra So far, the Government has allocated yesterday that the scheme should be take a couple of days after that.” four days because “it would require an $13.5 billion through the wage subsidy extended to account for the prolonged She said businesses are closing entirely different process and regime”. and leave schemes. BRIEFS Team of 5m ‘over it’ Late-night visit costs man $250 DUNEDIN — A Dunedin man who breached the autumn lockdown by engaging in non-essential travel Numbers seeking help rise after move to higher alert levels was being driven to his girlfriend’s property just after midnight. by Nikki Preston, NZ Herald Cooper Drew-Percy Taylor, 24, who had been warned five days earlier about non-essential travel, was AUCKLAND — People are feeling in a vehicle stopped by police at 12.15am on April more anxious and angry during the 13, about 30km from his Port Chalmers home, the second Covid-19 lockdown than at any Dunedin District Court was told yesterday. other time since the pandemic started. He was fined $250 for the lockdown breach. The sense of community felt during Judge Stephen Harrop said Taylor was on a curfew the first lockdown in March appears for three months while awaiting his sentence, or the to have dissipated amid growing fine would have been larger. frustration and despair, research Taylor told police he was being taken to his suggests. girlfriend’s property in Mosgiel. The number of people encouraging The country was in the Alert Level 4 lockdown others to comply with lockdown during April and only travel deemed essential was rules, by sharing messages such as permitted. #stayhomesavelives, has dived by more Taylor was also sentenced yesterday for driving on than 50 percent, analysis shows. February 20 while his licence was suspended. Some mental health experts are He was disqualified from driving for six months, reporting an increase in the numbers resulting in the length of time he cannot drive being accessing online services or seeking help extended to 11 months. — NZ Herald as the stress of the move into higher CHANGING EMOTIONS: Kiwis are feeling angry and fearful and the sense of alert levels takes its toll. Cat barred from isolation hotel community has dissipated during this lockdown. NZ Herald picture Business consultancy Rutherford WELLINGTON — The capital’s famous cat, Mittens, is analysed about 435,318 posts on facing some Covid-19 restrictions of his own. Facebook, Twitter, Reddit and was up 10 percent. It was also more control whether Covid is in the The fluffy ginger feline is known for appearing Instagram in the past two weeks to get heightened and toxic as people vented community . . . but you can control around the capital and has most recently found fame a snapshot of how Kiwis felt. frustration at further restrictions. whether you wear a face mask and on the New Zealander of the year list. Encouraging messages for New There had been a 7 percent increase in practise good hygiene and social He is often spotted lounging on store display tables Zealand’s “team of five million” had sadness and 8 percent drop in optimism. distancing. And that ability to actively or wandering into office buildings. been replaced with complacency and Ritchie said people were becoming cope if you’re feeling worried is much In most places he is welcome, but the guards at people feeling “over it”. more critical and an undercurrent of more beneficial than people being Wellington’s Covid-19 isolation hotel have been on Rutherford head of insights and electioneering was fuelling that. reassured.” high alert for the four legged purrr-petrator. experimentation Dr Gregg Franco said This week Ardern acknowledged the Mental health advocacy group They don’t want people who could potentially have there appeared to be more ambivalence second round of Level 3 had been tough Changing Minds chief executive Taimi Covid to fawn over him, creating the risk he could and fewer people banding together for some and a reminder that Covid-19 Allan said the heightened anxiety carry the virus back out to the unsuspecting public. hashtags such as #stayhomesavelives. was ever-present in the world. in this lockdown differed from the A guard stationed at the gate of the facility said Instead, people were either taking the “It is a hard reality to accept.” first when people were panicked and Mittens made three attempts at a break-in yesterday, fight or flight approach where they were She also sought to reassure people worrying they weren’t prepared. and despite his undeniable charm, the law is the law. angry about the situation or believed that New Zealand wouldn’t necessarily “We have kind of lost our innocence a The guard said they had to shoo him away, but he they wouldn’t catch the virus so carried go into lockdown every time a new little bit in the second lockdown.” was not too much of a sour-puss about it. — RNZ on as normal. cluster emerged but the tail of the latest People were experiencing a fear of the Auckland is in Alert Level 3 lockdown cluster would be long. unknown and were anxious about the High school put in lockdown after a new outbreak was detected Victoria University of Wellington future. This was normal. HAMILTON — Hamilton’s Fraser High School was more than two weeks ago following clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Anxiety New Zealand chief executive put in lockdown yesterday afternoon after a youth more than 100 days without community Sutherland said the increased Sarah Woollard encouraged people to “known to the school” made threats against staff and transmission. negativity could be due to focus on daily activities to keep well, students. On Monday, Jacinda Ardern extended disappointment that we hadn’t beaten such as chatting to a friend or going Parents of students received the news via text the lockdown until 11.59pm on Sunday, Covid-19 as first thought. People often for a walk: “It’s totally normal to be a message from the school yesterday afternoon. when Auckland will join the rest of the got irritable and looked for someone bit worried and a bit uncertain because The message read that the school was put into country at Level 2. to blame and this was probably there’s a lot going on.” lockdown at 2.23pm because the school was notified Rutherford chief executive Graham exasperated by the fact it was election Overall, there was also more that a “youth known to the school, intended to Ritchie said not only had the volume of year and politicians were trying to hold negativity about the country’s economic endanger the safety of self, of staff and possibly social media conversation about Covid- people to account. future compared to when the last students”. 19 increased, but negative sentiment “You can’t control Covid, you can’t analysis was carried out in April. “The police were called as per protocol.” The text went on to urge parents not to go to the school. Defence Force accused of lacking commitment However, when contacted Waikato police Senior Sergeant Phil Ruddell said none of his staff were at by Jonathan Mitchell, RNZ and medical officers. employed from the start. the scene. But now an Official Information Act request Chair of the Operation Respect Steering Parents were informed shortly before 3pm to say the WELLINGTON — Advocates for victims released to RNZ showed a programme manager Group, Air Vice Marshal Andrew Clark, said a lockdown was over. — NZ Herald are accusing the Defence Force of a lack was only employed to lead the initiative in small team created the programme in 2016 — of commitment after it left a crucial sexual October last year. and said they achieved a lot by getting it off the SS past sparks row at Mt Hutt violence programme leaderless for years. It went on to say in many cases, involvement ground. METHVEN — The Jerusalem-based Simon Wiesenthal Operation Respect was launched in 2016 in the programme had been on top of other He said it became clear last year a manager Centre wants former Geraldine resident Willi Huber’s with the aim of tackling sexual violence, duties and the “military lead” recommended in was needed — a position he admitted should name removed from the Mt Hutt Ski Area. harassment and bullying behaviours within the the recent report, still hadn’t been appointed. have been created and filled much earlier. Huber, who was 96 when he died in Geraldine armed forces. Victim advocate Ruth Money said the “What we should have been doing is trying recently, was a member of the Waffen-SS, which was A scathing independent report released Defence Force had failed victims with its glacial to wrap the support around it that reflected declared a criminal organisation after World War II. last month found a lack of transparency and pace of developing and resourcing Operation a sustainable building strategy — because Locally, Huber was called “The Father of Mt Hutt” for accountability and a “code of silence” culture Respect. we are going to have to sustain this for at his work establishing the ski area near Methven. still existed within the military. “My reading of it is that there are multiple least 10 years because it is a cultural change Mt Hutt Ski Area manager James McKenzie was A revolving door of staff have been working missed opportunities from not acting quickly programme — and we should have done that reported saying they wanted to continue to “respect on Operation Respect since its inception, enough and acting with enough resource to get earlier.” his legacy”. By yesterday, more than 3000 people including command officers, social workers, it off the ground,” she said. “That should have included a dedicated had signed a petition calling for Huber’s name to be chaplains, the Sexual Assault Response Team She said a manager should have been programme manager,” he said. removed. — ODT The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 NATIONAL NEWS 7

ANGER AND OUTRAGE: Wasseim Daragmih told the High Court he came just PUNISHMENT WILL NEVER BE ENOUGH: The mother of 14-year-old victim Sayyad to enjoy and laugh at seeing the terrorist in the dock, to which Tarrant smiled in Milne, Noraini Milne, right, labelled Tarrant a coward when she gave her victim impact response. Pictures supplied statement. ‘You will pay for what you did’ Calls for death penalty and cries of ‘cowardly rat’ as gunman laughs

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CHRISTCHURCH — There was Victims speak mounting anger from mosque attack victims yesterday as they lined up to confront the mass killer — some going of suffering as far as to call him a cowardly rat who deserved the death penalty. CHRISTCHURCH — The wife of Mohammad Survivors, victims and family members Omar Faruk, who was murdered at Al Noor just have become increasingly outraged at months before the birth of his first child, faced terrorist Brenton Tarrant’s apparent lack Tarrant in court yesterday. of remorse during his sentencing at the Sanjida Neha, 20, gave birth to their daughter High Court in Christchurch. last August. The gunman has reacted to some She has been named Noor e Omar in memory strong words directed at him, nodding of the father she will never meet and the city and smiling at times, even at calls for mosque Masjid Al Noor where he was shot dead. capital punishment. He also sniggered Grieving father Rashid Bin Omar told Tarrant when told he would have plenty of time he can never forgive him for killing his beloved inside. son, Tariq, 24, at Al Noor. Zuhair Darwish, whose brother Kamel After learning of his son’s murder, Rashid tried Darwish died at the Al Noor Mosque, to stay strong for his family. But yesterday, he went off-script to address Tarrant admitted breaking down. directly. “I was hurting too much inside,” he said, ‘YOU HAD A CHOICE’: “You will pay for what you did — in Nathan Smith told the gunman he had caused great shame speaking of the loss of his “baby Tariq”. this life and another. for Europeans all around the world. “As a parent, they will be your babies forever. “You act like a coward, and you are a You took something away from me and it’s coward. You live like a rat and you are “I am white. Muslim and proud. All Noor and pretended to be dead to avoid changed my life forever,” he said. going to die alone.” you have done is cause great shame for being killed, said Tarrant had forever Afghani refugee Mirwais Waziri, injured at Al Tarrant nodded, as if agreeing, while Europeans all around the world.” changed his life for the worse. Noor Mosque, went off script to applause from he listened and watched Zuhair. Smith said he thinks about the He personally knew 45 of the 51 people the public gallery to address Tarrant directly. “The fair punishment for him would be gunman’s parents, who he described as who died and begged the judge to use the “Yesterday I watched a video of the summary the death penalty.” victims too for having lost a son. full force of the law to punish Tarrant. of facts . . . I did not see any shame in the eyes English-born Nathan Smith became a “But you had a choice,” he said. “My “This man is not showing any remorse of the terrorist, he does not regret anything,” he Muslim nine years ago after marrying a brothers and sisters didn’t.” . . . I don’t want this man to see the sun,” said. woman from Palestine. Smith then addressed Tarrant, saying, he said. “So I decided not to read my impact statement “It was the best decision I’ve ever made “When you get a free minute, which you’ll “Please, we don’t want this man to get and show him how much I suffered. — the best decision,” he told Tarrant. have plenty of . . .” but was interrupted parole — he has to stay in prison forever. “Instead I say thank you very much. Because He was praying at Al Noor when by the gunman laughing. He’s a sick man, he’s not a human being. I am from Afghanistan, they called me a terrorist Tarrant killed men, women and children “Funny eh,” said Smith. “Maybe “Please use all your power . . . please I but you took that name from me. in a “cowardly way”. you should try to read the Quran. It’s beg you . . . Look at these people who are “I say to the people of New Zealand, the Smith, who hasn’t slept well and beautiful. I have nothing else to say to suffering, use all your power.” terrorist does not have religion, race or colour — no longer trusts people, said he was you, but you will be judged.” Day three of the sentencing hearing any race, any colour or race can be a terrorist.” disgusted by his actions. Hazem Mohammed, who was inside Al will resume this morning. — NZ Herald

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AUCKLAND — A man who tested positive for Covid-19 after allegedly absconding from isolation to visit a central Auckland supermarket has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Davinder Singh is charged with failing to comply with the Covid-19 Public Health Response act, by failing to remain in managed isolation. The 32-year-old is alleged to have escaped through a fence surrounding the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Auckland around 6.50pm on July 7. Singh is alleged to have left the hotel to visit the nearby Countdown supermarket on Victoria Street West in Auckland’s CBD, returning to the hotel around 70 minutes later. Authorities say he later tested positive for Covid-19. And while he didn’t appear at the Auckland District Court yesterday due to Covid-19 court protocols, his lawyer Sam Wimsett entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, TVNZ reports. UP IN FLAMES: Investigators are working out how to access a landmark Wellington house burned out in a The maximum penalty for failing to follow fire last night to check no one was inside. The house at 128 Abel Smith Street is thought to have been unoccupied the Act could result in six months’ jail time or at the time, but emergency services are not ruling out the possibility that squatters may have been inside when a $4000 fine. the fire began. Fire and Emergency spokesperson Belinda Beets said so far crews had not been able to check the Judge Emma Aitken, who oversaw house as it is not structurally safe. Beets said the fire was being treated as suspicious until the cause is known. The yesterday’s proceedings, remanded Singh on Lebanese Society of New Zealand has owned the house since 1959 and it was initially used as accommodation for his existing bail conditions to appear in court recently arrived Lebanese to Wellington and a social hub for the community. Picture supplied for a case review on October 7. — NZ Herald Govt set to get tough on testing by Jason Walls, NZ Herald Level 3 amounted to $500 million in lost the country as a whole. asymptomatic testing was “certainly economic activity. The next step is testing 70,000 people justified in an area where you’re dealing WELLINGTON — The Government That means, according to those across the country in the next seven days. with a cluster”. is embarking on a week-long Covid-19 estimates, the cost of Auckland’s Level 3 Some 70 percent of those — 7000 tests Meanwhile, University of Hong Kong testing blitz, promising to test 70,000 lockdown would be well over $1 billion. a day — would be in Auckland and the scientists claim to have the first evidence people in a bid to “further tighten the There were seven new cases of other 3000 would be spread across the of someone being reinfected with the screws on this elusive virus”. Covid-19 yesterday — all related to the rest of the country. virus that causes Covid-19. The approach will be “aggressively Auckland community cluster. Additional testing units are being “It shows that some people do not have targeted,” according to Health Minister Of those, two were linked to churches. deployed in “strategic locations” in lifelong immunity to the virus if they’ve Chris Hipkins, with a specific focus on Director General of Health Dr Ashley Auckland, including schools and already had it,” microbiologist Kelvin South Auckland. Bloomfield said churches, with a Kai-Wang To said. “We don’t know how Officials will be testing asymptomatic eight people were in specific focus on South many people can get reinfected. There are people in this region — a new strategy hospital in Auckland Bloomfield noted South Auckland. probably more out there.” for this outbreak — and will target — one in critical Mobile sites are Asked about that case, Bloomfield said specific regions, rather than only people condition at North Auckland communities had being finalised, but it was too early to read anything into with Covid-19 symptoms. And, as the Shore Hospital and been ‘incredibly responsive’ they aim to make that finding. total number of tests taken since the two in Middlemore’s to the call for testing. testing for Pacific and “That’s what you heard the World new wave began is today expected to ICU. Maori communities as Health Organisation come out and say as surpass 200,000, Hipkins is urging New The North Shore easy as possible. well, and I endorse that.” Zealanders not to relax when it comes to case remains under The current plan This comes as Ardern has defended testing. investigation as officials try to find the includes sites being set up in Ranui, Glen Cabinet’s decision to extend Auckland’s This comes after he received reports of link back to the Auckland cluster. Innes, and Manurewa, Hipkins said. lockdown as the hospitality sector says “testing fatigue” in the community. Hipkins said New Zealand’s Covid-19 Bloomfield noted South Auckland many bars and restaurants won’t reopen “My message to New Zealand is please, defence system had “gone into overdrive” communities had been “incredibly when Auckland goes into Level 2. play your part by getting a test,” Hipkins as the resurgence plan had taken effect. responsive” to the call for testing. She yesterday told Newstalk ZB more said. Since August 12 — when the Level The plan is to test asymptomatic time was needed at Alert Level 3 to have In Parliament yesterday, Finance 3 lockdown came into force — there people in these communities in a bid greater confidence about the perimeter of Minister Grant Robertson said Treasury had been 100,000 tests completed in to make sure “we have absolutely run the current outbreak, which now includes had estimated that each week of Alert Auckland alone, and 194,000 tests across this virus to the ground.” Hipkins added New Zealand’s largest cluster.

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WELLINGTON 28436-14 HAMILTON The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 NATIONAL NEWS 9 Drivers doubt compliance High-priority port workers Transport operators call for security guards to enforce mask use test negative by Hamish Cardwell and Riley Kennedy, RNZ for Covid-19 WELLINGTON — Some bus drivers want the Government to provide security TAURANGA — Results from the 720 guards to enforce rules making masks high-priority Port of Tauranga workers mandatory. tested for Covid-19 last week have all Face coverings must be worn on all returned negative. buses, planes, taxis and rideshares from The Bay of Plenty District Health next week when the country is at Alert Board began testing at its dedicated Level 2 or higher. testing facility at the Port of Tauranga Jared Abbott from First Union, from midday August 17 and had which represents bus drivers, said completed testing the high-priority drivers copped a lot of abuse during workers by the morning of August 20 the lockdown trying to enforce social- — in advance of the Ministry of Health distancing rules. deadline, the health board said in a He said it could get worse if they were statement yesterday. forced to check the mask-wearing. BOPDHB interim chief executive The union wants the Government to Simon Everitt said the fact all the tests supply security guards to enforce the were negative was a pleasing outcome. rules and keep drivers safe. “We would like to thank everyone “Bus drivers can’t just step out of their involved in the response — those who office, they’re stuck in there for six hours worked tirelessly to set up the testing at a time so it is really important for facility at short notice, the amazing job them that their working environment is of those involved throughout the testing as safe as it possibly can be.” process, and the tremendous combined Some taxi drivers are also worried effort to co-ordinate those who needed about having to confront drunk, MANDATORY MASKS: Bus and taxi drivers are concerned some clients will fail to to be tested. belligerent people who jump into their comply with the mask rules which come into effect next week. NZ Herald picture “And importantly, a big thanks to cabs without a mask. the port workers for their co-operation Wellington cab driver Yena says many during this time,” Everitt said. riders who have had a few too many use and public sentiment towards it had being encouraged to make their own face Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health drinks would not comply with the new evolved during the pandemic. coverings at home. Organisation chief executive Lindsey rules. “If we recall three months ago it The rush to craft reusable ones has Webber acknowledged the effort and In the streets of the capital, Emily wasn’t a policy here in New Zealand, led to reports of a widespread elastic commitment of those involved in the was one of a number of people who said nor was it with the WHO (World Health shortage. Port of Tauranga surveillance testing. the move to make masks mandatory on Organisation) which is where we tend to Hamilton fabric stop David’s “The response from everyone public transport was long overdue. get our advice from. Emporium manager Kim Owen said involved has been phenomenal, and it “It should have been done a long time “So as we’ve learned more and as that demand had gone up since the new would not have been possible without ago. advice has changed, our policies have cluster of cases in the community in the collaborative effort of all. “I think it should be mandatory in changed and we’re supportive of the Auckland. “It clearly demonstrates the skills more places like supermarkets, shops — public advice.” “We ran out of our first lot (of elastic) and expertise of our workforces,” she anywhere you’re inside with strangers.” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said within a week and we had to have some said. Down the road on Willis Street, Kate there were no plans at this stage to airfreighted in from China. “Coordinating a response at short said wearing a mask could be unpleasant make wearing a mask mandatory in bars “We are selling hundreds of metres a notice required bringing together but it was worth it to ensure people and restaurants. day, it is insane.” numerous teams including Ngai te remained healthy. Most children would also not be For those who could not get their Rangi and Ngati Ranginui iwi, Port of “As a glasses wearer, it is actually required to wear them on public hands on elastic, she said: “You can use Tauranga staff, maritime employers, pretty hard because they fog up really transport, with Health Minister Chris bias binding if you want to tie it behind PHO staff, BOPDHB, Pathlab, IT badly. Hipkins saying officials were still your head . . . you can use ribbon. services, staff training co-ordinator and “I’m trying to find a hack for that but working on an exact age and he would “You can strip cotton lycra — and you everyone did an amazing job.” I’m happy to have that inconvenience if have more to say today. can put it into thin strips and give it a WBOPPHO clinical director Dr Claire it means that people are kept safe.” But for now, he said there was no good pull so it rolls and it is a softer tie Isham said she was immensely proud of The National Party backs the evidence there was much benefit to make to go behind the ears.” the speed and professionalism of their government’s decision to enforce wearing all students wear masks at school. While masks can help, the core network in responding to the increased masks. The regulations allow various types government advice is still to keep demand for testing at short notice. Its health spokesperson Shane Reti of masks to be used. A bandana, scarf washing your hands and keep your — Bay of Plenty Times said the scientific advice about mask or t-shirt can suffice, and people are distance. Maori Party wants NCEA rethink by Simon Collins, NZ Herald “We are going to make an appeal to NZQA for that, or for other mechanisms that we know that a WELLINGTON — The Maori Party wants all group is working on within NZQA,” he said. students to be given passes in this year’s national Tamihere said all students should be given an exams because of the disruption caused by Covid-19. NCEA “amnesty” to avoid swelling the numbers RECEIVE A $10 The party’s co-leader John Tamihere said all of young people not in employment, education or students in Years 10 to 13 “must all be given pass training (NEET). marks to NCEA”, the National Certificates of In June, 13.5 percent of young Maori, 13.7 percent Educational Achievement. of Pasifika young people and 9.2 percent of all His call was quickly dismissed by both Education young people aged 15 to 24 were NEET and not Minister Chris Hipkins and caring for children or other National Party education family members. VOUCHER for every spokeswoman Nicola Willis. All students should “Prior to Covid, there $100 you spend on But it came after be‘ given an ‘amnesty’ were 35,000 Maori aged Auckland Secondary Schools 14-20 not in education, * Principals’ Association to avoid swelling training or employment,” he president Steve Hargreaves the numbers of said. said Auckland students young people not in Hipkins said he is should be given up to four “looking at whether any extra bonus credits to make employment, education further support needs to up for the 13 days of classes or training. be put in place” for NCEA they will miss in the current —John’ Tamihere students, but rejected regional level 3 lockdown. Tamihere’s call to pass The NZ Qualifications everyone. Authority (NZQA) agreed in June to give all NCEA “Giving everyone a pass mark regardless of their students one extra credit for every five credits they efforts and abilities would damage the credibility achieve this year, up to a maximum of 10 credits in of our qualification system as a whole. It’s not NCEA Level 1 and eight credits at Levels 2 and 3. something that the Government would consider,” he Hargreaves said Auckland secondary principals said. ^ would hold a Zoom meeting today to finalise a Willis also said it was “appropriate for the 36 MONTHS INTEREST FREE * Promotion ends 31/10/2020 or until stocks are sold. Ofers cannot be used in conjunction with any other ofer and only available at proposal, but he felt that “on a pro-rata basis” Ministry of Education to consider what further participating stores. See www.looringxtra.co.nz for full T&Cs. ^ Q Card lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply. Auckland NCEA students should now get up to an support and adjustment might be specifically 283 Gladstone Road opposite Pak’nSave additional four bonus credits. needed for Aucklanders studying for NCEA”. Ph 06 867 2184 New Zealand’s biggest fl ooring brand 33932-01 10 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Americans flock to invest in NZ Number of investor visa applications soars since virus outbreak

WELLINGTON — Wealthy Americans but in people from the United States in are leading a surge in foreign investors whatever situation who are increasingly seeking a safe haven in New Zealand from approaching us in order to find some their coronavirus-ravaged countries and way that they can come to New Zealand. economies. The anecdotal comments that I’ve been The number of investor visa hearing and receiving personally from applications has soared since the people for instance in the US, and not just coronavirus outbreak, and the in the US, is that New Zealand is one of Government agency working to attract the few places that they feel really stands overseas money says New Zealand’s out as somewhere that they would like to strong coronavirus strategy is behind a live.” tenfold surge in interest. Investment could offer a secure long- New Zealand Trade and Enterprise term option for those who can afford (NZTE) — the government’s business it, said Laurent, and by the time they development agency — said some people were approved and had transferred their wanted to invest in a New Zealand investment funds, the border may have company that is operating or selling in re-opened to welcome them. their home market, while others wanted Immigration figures show applications to relocate their own business here. from top-end investors with at least $10 “New Zealand’s response to Covid has million have more than doubled in the definitely been noticed in other countries, three months to August compared to the and has created a window in time where SURGE IN FOREIGN INVESTORS: Investor visa numbers have soared in New same time last year. interest in relocating businesses to New Zealand since the Covid-19 outbreak, as wealthy Americans seek out a safe haven. Laurent said those investments brought Zealand or investing here is higher than RNZ picture benefits apart from the welcome injection normal,” said NZTE general manager of of cash. investment Dylan Lawrence. “On the other side it’s still a really fields, followed by investors from Europe. “The policy is set up to encourage the “Where before we might field one to uncertain investment environment out New Zealand’s coronavirus response human capital to come into the country two approaches a month we’re currently there right now and with the movement had multiplied its existing advantages, he — people who’ve got business experience, receiving about five a week. But there is of people across borders being really said — of lifestyle, its Pacific Rim location, who know how to make money and how to a difference between having interest and difficult, it has made global investment a trade deals and innovative businesses. share the wealth,” he said. then having engagement and outcomes.” lot harder. And I think that sort of played Immigration lawyer Simon Laurent “And those are the sorts of people I Coronavirus was working against out in the global statistics with merger added another factor to that list. “New think we need to continue encouraging, investors getting on the ground in New and acquisition activity at a 10-year low Zealand offers a level of civic stability and especially when we’re moving into what Zealand to do their work and NZTE had this year, and also the number of venture safety, which many people in the US do appeared to be recessionary times. to do its due diligence. capital deals were well down this year, not feel in their home country,” he said. “So overall I believe that the “We’re only after certain types of back to 2014 levels. “And sadly, that means that any government ought to put a focus back on investment — we say the investment’s “There’s a lot of interest out there and destination that is basically Covid-19 free finding a way for such people to be able to got to be good for New Zealand not just there’s a lot of money out there — the and offering a stable government and civil come and move to New Zealand and settle good for the investor, and by that I mean challenge is converting that interest and society is very attractive to people who are here because of what they can bring both how real is it, does it create jobs for that money into good outcomes for New in fear of their daily lives for a number of fiscally, and in a perhaps less tangible way New Zealanders, does it bring capability Zealand.” reasons back in the US. of their skills and their abilities — that is networks, technology, or does it provide North Americans now accounted for “We’re seeing a continual increase in something that needs to be facilitated.” access to new markets? more than half of the inquiries the agency interest, not just in the investment field — Radio New Zealand

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Bonus Bonds scheme WELLINGTON — The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) is predicting it will by Tamsyn Parker , NZ Herald New Zealand Government take three years for the economy to recover from through the Post Office in the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. WELLINGTON — ANZ 1970. In its latest quarterly predictions, the institute will no longer accept new ANZ’s Kelleher said it said it expects the effects of Covid-19 will money into its Bonus Bonds intended to still hold the persist until 2023, as the latest outbreak has scheme and will wind it up September and October prize highlighted the likelihood of more lockdowns by the end of October. draws as scheduled and which has dealt a blow to business confidence. Ben Kelleher, managing customers could continue to “The new restrictions have hampered the director retail and business redeem their Bonus Bonds recovery in activity seen in recent weeks as New banking at the ANZ, said low until winding up starts. Zealand moved down alert levels. interest rates had reduced “However, ANZIS might Although retail spending had rebounded in the investment returns of the move to an earlier wind the months following the relaxation of lockdown scheme affecting the size of up, for example, if there restrictions, the recent increase in spending its prize pool. is a heavy demand for has yet to make up for the decline experienced “It has now become redemptions or it otherwise during the lockdown,” NZIER principal economist apparent those trends are considers it is in the overall Christina Leung said. likely to continue in the best interests of investors to Leung said businesses were typically more medium term. The Official do so.” cautious heading into a general election but Cash Rate, currently at a COMING TO AN END: Bonus Bonds was launched by Kelleher said investors had Covid-19 had heightened uncertainty. historically low 0.25 percent, the government in 1970 and initially run through the Post two choices. “We expect businesses and households will may fall further in early Office. File picture “They can redeem their remain cautious about spending and investment 2021 as the global economy Bonus Bonds before the over the coming year.” grapples with the impacts of no longer be suitable for There is around $3.25 scheme starts to wind up, The Institute said it forecasted unemployment Covid-19. investors. billion invested in Bonus or stay in the scheme and would peak at 7 percent over the next three “The ANZ Investment The FMA’s response came Bonds which is managed by be entitled to a share of the years as a result of the coronavirus. Services Board (ANZIS) after the Herald queried the ANZ Investment Services — remaining reserves, after Leung said its forecast may seem low but decided it is no longer regulator over complaints a subsidiary of ANZ bank. expenses, when the scheme that’s because the number of people out of work appropriate to accept new and concerns about Bonus Instead of getting interest is wound up,” he said. looking for a job — which unemployment is a investment into Bonus Bonds Bonus after revealing an on their investments savers “Those who choose to stay measure of — will drop off. with immediate effect, and ANZ staffer had written to go into a monthly draw during the wind-up phase She said this was a result of what is called the intends to start winding up the bank’s chief executive to win a prize of up to $1 will have their investments “discouraged worker effect”. the scheme no later than the and board concerned about million but the odds of locked in during this process, “Given that with the lack of (current) job end of October.” the product and calling it winning a prize are low and which may take up to 12 opportunities displaced workers will simply Winding up the scheme the “biggest rort in financial have been getting worse. months. just drop out of the labour force as they give up will mean money is returned services in New Zealand” and Last year’s annual report “The board believes looking for work. to bondholders. asking for the fees to be cut. says the average odds were current reserves are “That decline in the participation rate Last year the Herald ANZ cut the fees on Bonus one in 32,294 of winning a sufficient for bondholders to will help to cushion some of that rise in the reported that bonus bonds Bonds in July last year from prize in any given month, be confident they will receive unemployment rate.” were in the sights of the 1.15 percent to 0.88 percent down from one in 26,875 in back their initial investment. Leung said whilst it was expecting a net job financial watchdog the but said it made the decision its 2018 financial year. The reserves represent loss of over 240,000 people over the second half Financial Markets Authority to do so before receiving the Around 1.3 million Kiwis the surplus of the value of of this year, not everyone would be reflected in as part of its work around anonymous letter from the have bonus bonds. They assets in the scheme over the the unemployment data. — RNZ legacy products that may employee. were launched by the claims of bondholders.” Govt mulls use of $400m fund to buy into Covid-hit firms by Kate MacNamara, NZ Herald business respond to the pandemic is grants approved could not be quickly funds’ progress. The funds were Aspire NZ Seed Fund. largely centred on subsidised lending tallied. recently revised and relaunched The Elevate Fund is overseen by WELLINGTON — The Government provisions, tax relief and a wage Phil Twyford, Minister for Economic and are intended to fill gaps in New the NZ Superannuation Fund, which is mulling the use of “sector subsidy programme. Development, characterised work Zealand’s historically shallow capital stipulates considerable independent or asset-specific” funds to buy However, the in the Cabinet markets. The paper, however, outlined direction. The Aspire Fund, however, stakes in businesses struggling Government paper, produced two remaining, significant gaps. has much looser controls, especially as a consequence of the Covid-19 is increasingly While the Elevate NZ by officials in The existing NZGCP funds represent since the Government adjusted policy pandemic and the policy response to funnelling cash Venture Fund should his office, as a roughly $400m pot of money. This settings in June as part of its Covid-19 it. directly to ‘ “early stage”. public money is invested in tandem response (the changes remain in place According to a recently released businesses of support New Zealand’s He said he has with money from the private sector in until June, 2021). Since the changes, Cabinet paper, government officials are its choosing. early-stage high-growth not received any high-growth startups and early-stage for example, the fund’s managers can especially concerned about investment A $400 million firms . . . other ‘gaps’ further advice or companies over a five-year timeframe. “co-lead deals” with private sector gaps in two areas: small but mature tourism “considered any NZGCP falls under the purview partners and choose target companies companies in sectors like food and recovery fund warrant further support. changes to the of the Minister for Economic “proactively”. beverage and other specialised has been used —Cabinet paper’ fund structure of Development and oversight controls “While the Elevate NZ Venture Fund manufacturing, and medium to large- to make grants Growth Capital within it vary significantly. should support New Zealand’s early- sized companies in distress that are to “strategic” Partners (the It invests in private sector funds, stage high-growth firms . . . other not listed on public exchanges. The private sector tourism operators crown entity known as NZGCP).” which in turn invest in early-stage, ‘gaps’ warrant further support,” the latter is an expected gap, but it is not chosen by the Ministry of Business The Cabinet paper, produced in high-growth companies through the paper suggests. It proposes other confirmed. Innovation and Employment (MBIE). A July, provided an update on the Elevate NZ Venture Fund. The NZGCP “sector or asset-specific funds” among Current policy aimed at helping ministry spokesperson said a total of Government’s existing venture capital also invests in startups through its the possible solutions.

Investors were optimistic after the US Food up 1.7 percent at $3.54 just before 4pm. SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY and Drug Administration authorised a blood Outside the NZX 50, NZME said it was putting plasma treatment for Covid-19 and news dividends on the table next year as it had WELLINGTON — An upbeat session was equities, David Price said the issue was came out that the Trump administration was lifted operating earnings 5 percent and cutting cut short yesterday afternoon as an internet extremely disruptive but was out of the NZX’s considering fast-tracking an experimental operating costs by 16 percent. connectivity issue halted trading on the NZX. hands who are dependent on their internet Covid-19 vaccine. It expects operating earnings of between $60 Tourism Holdings had been leading the market provider. Before the disruption Tourism Holdings was million and $63 million in calendar year 2020. higher on vaccine optimism. Grant Davies, an investment adviser at leading the market, up 6.8 percent at $2.04, likely Its share price leapt 44.8 percent to 42 cents The S&P/NZX 50 Index was trading up 0.6 Hamilton Hindin Greene, said this wasn’t the on the back of optimism around the treatment. following the announcement. percent at 11,993.18 just before 4pm when the first time this had happened. Other stocks trading well before the Currency trading was unaffected by the stock exchange lost its connection. Within the index, “It is just part and parcel with operating in disruption included: internet infrastructure market’s outage and the NZ dollar continued its 30 stocks were up, 15 were down and five were this day and age, you are gonna have technical provider Chorus, up 4.1 percent to $8.545, downward trajectory, in what ASB economist unchanged. Turnover was $144.3 million. glitches every now and then.” Westpac Banking Group, up 4.1 percent at Mike Jones called a “slow-burn depreciation” The NZX was put in a trading halt after its Davies said he could imagine scenarios $19.53, Australia & NZ Banking Group, up of the currency. The Kiwi dollar was trading at network service provider encountered an issue where people would be disadvantaged by the 3.8 percent at $20.63, and Mercury NZ, up 3.3 65.24 US cents at 5pm in Wellington from 65.30 which impacted system connectivity. The outage sudden close, but for the most part it was just percent at $5.225. cents. resulted in brokers being unable to access an inconvenience. Napier Port yesterday forecast an adjusted The trade-weighted index was at 70.63 at 5pm, NZX’s systems or data via the internet. “If you miss out on a trade today then it is full-year net profit of $20 million but said the down from 70.78 on Monday. The kiwi traded at Refinitiv confirmed stock exchange data was likely to be there tomorrow,” he said. trading environment is too uncertain to settle 90.98 Australian cents from 91.14 cents, 69.14 not updating and said an investigation was Before trading was halted, the market was the size of its final dividend. yen from 69.12 yen, 55.24 euro cents from 55.36 under way to confirm the scale and customer following a lead from Wall Street, with both the The port’s nine-month net profit rose 15 cents, 49.79 British pence from 49.89 pence, and impact. S&P 500 and the Nasdaq continuing into new percent to $18.7 million but revenue fell 1.4 4.5081 Chinese yuan from 4.5184 yuan. Forsyth Barr’s director of institutional territory gaining more than 1 percent each. percent to $76.6 million. It’s shares were trading — BusinessDesk 12 OPINION The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 EDITORIAL Insights into authors . . . Unsafe and abhorrent Re: Online comments below of the population. A terrorist’s day Re: Secret is to Think tearing apart the fabric of Aug 19 editorial, Responding The manipulation of Ahead, August 24 letter. our society under the guise to some Covid claims. information increases distrust in court today . . . “vulgar friend Murray of a virus! Jen and cohorts, spreading of health professionals at a Ferris”, what an ugly thing S. WILLIAMS misinformation is not only time when we really need to to say! I know Mr Ferris unsafe but it is completely trust them for our own safety Nearly 70 of the victims left bereft through his columns and . . . “tearing apart the fabric of and injured and traumatised in the unethical. and the safety of others. letters in GH and his our society under the guise of a This is not about differing My nursing colleagues wake of the terrorist atrocity in various contributions to our virus!” — what an ugly thing to Christchurch 18 months ago have opinions. Diversity of opinion overseas are dying. They are community over the years. say! I know the virus from the fact is great and I’m not against putting other people before been confronting the man who did it Using the word “vulgar” tells it has killed over 800,000 people freedom of speech. However, themselves to try to keep this week. Emotions have run high, us more about the author worldwide. I suppose that tells us what you are doing is harmful people like you alive. I find there has been a lot of anger, and of the letter than Murray. I more about the author of the post and could lead to unnecessary your campaign against science also expressions of forgiveness. guess this name-calling is than their attempts to invalidate death. You are refusing to do and health professionals Brenton Tarrant, 29, has sat the modelling of “kindness” the author of this letter. the bare minimum (wearing a abhorrent. impassively through most of it, the Greens and Labour mask) to protect large portions AIMEE MILNE advocate while they are DAVID JACOBS nodding and smiling occasionally in response to strong words, shedding LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS a tear in a single show of emotion on day one. Today he will get to On Level 1.5 and Plan B address the court himself. Re: Headed for ‘Level 1.5’ of Dr Gerhard Sundborn, Models are magnificent In a slightly different world . . . August 22 editorial. epidemiologist at University we would have had wall-to-wall How fortunate we are of Auckland and member of Re: Sculpture Endeavour, August the middle of Cook Strait. There national and extensive international that we can experience all the Covid Plan B group, who 13 story. are photos of these trips in my media coverage this week of different shades of lockdown called into Kerre McIvor Thanks Mark, your story about book about fishing called “The New the sentencing of the Australian under the current Labour Mornings with his thoughts these magnificent models of Zealand Grand Slam of Fishing”. national who killed 51 worshippers Govt! on the Government’s Covid Captain James Cook’s ship was The point I am getting to is that How exciting, level 1.5 response (search: kerre great to read. Rex Briant builds these displacement hulls were full at two mosques in Christchurch on fabulous power boats and wins of large river boulders weighing March 15, 2019 while livestreaming next week! Yipee! mcivor - gerhard sundborn). What is next? Lockdown Those interested prizes and boating shows. I had several tonnes, giving good his crimes. Some overseas media to laugh, though, because he said stability. are relying on New Zealand-based level 1.65? Labour Govt in hearing more from policy of “Boiling frog distinguished NZ academics, this hull-type is something he can’t So Captain Cook and early- journalists to assist their coverage, slowly”? researchers, immunologists, get his head around, as he is used day explorers travelled with huge as well as watching and reporting S. WILLIAMS epidemiologists may like to to planing hulls designed for fuel amounts of provisions and a lot of via a livestream of proceedings. check their website: COVID efficiency and speed. crew down at the bottom of the hull, The last 12 victim impact I would have thought you’d be PLAN B — A balanced Some moons ago, I lived next giving stability. Barrels of water to statements were being heard today, pleased at the thought of another response to COVID-19 door to legendary pioneer fishermen drink were the heaviest cargo. the third day of sentencing, in a level Ms Williams? The chance to http://www.covidplanb.org/ and boat builders the McManaways Rex Briant’s models must not provide another link from the 1 Or they can listen to their who had a displacement-hulled boat be abused. The GDC is making big security ring-fenced High Court in the “Silver Spray”. Poet Sam Hunt efforts to stop racism right now. If Christchurch. Submissions on the in 1000 who supports whatever talks on their YouTube contrarian view you wish to channel “Covid Plan B”. presented a TV documentary about people abuse this important part of sentence to be handed down were them called “Catching the Tide”. Tairawhiti, New Zealand and world then to be made by the Crown — take? You wish to generalise the mortality of COVID. But this S. WILLIAMS The old man Wilf McManaway history, it would be very sad — as after which the convicted terrorist disease and respiratory viruses in was nicknamed “Pop” McManaway. we try to work better together. I was invited by Pop to go fishing will have the opportunity to speak. general do not generally spread The “Plan B” group has been for groper on hidden reefs out in ALAIN JORION There are fears Tarrant, who themselves around fairly. largely derided by NZ scientists, sacked his legal team last month In New Zealand, Maori and epidemiologists and virologists. and is representing himself, will use Pacific Islanders have twice As their attention-seeking this opportunity afforded by New the hospital admission rates behaviour yielded little in the Keep cats in at night too Zealand’s open system of justice to of Europeans. And this is NZ way of interest, they doubled further propagate his racist views. research, not something from the their efforts with complaints of Re: Warbling tui sign of (sometimes a bit earlier when far-flung corners of YouTube. not getting air time. I hope they successful restoration, Aug 22. the days are longer), and have Local media have adopted a I would add keeping your definitely seen an increase code of ethics for reporting on the have another plan because their J. MACKAY Plan B holds little interest for cat in at night, as this is the of bird life, especially tui and case that focuses on the victims considerate New Zealanders. time when roosting birds bellbirds. Planting a variety and avoids any opportunity for this Your readers may like to are at their most vulnerable. of nectar-producing plants terrorist to gain a platform for hate listen to the five-minute talk J. MACKAY Better for the cat, too, as such as camellia, banksia speech. No such agreement applies they are less likely to get into and Queensland frangipani to international media. fights defending territory, (Hymenosporum) along with However, Justice Cameron Mander and less stress. We have kept native species ensures a has adopted a ban on live reporting, our cat in after her evening continuous supply of nectar. Thank you All best RSA feed for several years, and let embargoing coverage until the end her outside again after 7am STEPHEN DONALD of each session so he can decide To the gentleman who assisted Re: Gisborne RSA club to what is and isn’t publishable. Video with my dog in Lytton Road on re-open in April, March 8 and photography from the courtroom Saturday, August 22, please story. is tightly controlled, with just accept my grateful thanks for your It was a pleasure to be part No idea what film was about one accredited photographer and kindness. of the club — it had all the I went to see Christopher Nolan’s the actors were walking backwards. camera operator providing images W. PEARS activities a person could ask (“Inception”) new film “Tenet” at the What’s that about? to the world. But, again, these tight for, good staff and a friendly weekend. It’s supposed to be the Kenneth Branagh plays a Russian atmosphere, plus the best film that is going to get the public oligarch on his yacht who is controls here are unenforceable darts team at the time. It was visiting the cinema again. Not me! prone to wearing tight swimming against overseas media — although A good laugh sad to hear it was closing. I From the first scene to the last, trunks, fortunately, not Speedos, they have agreed to abide by the Re: A large white elephant hope the board can keep it it was impossible to catch the and revealing his very flabby, pale reporting restrictions, and to not . . . August 19 poem. going well, especially for the dialogue because the background body. The main character, played copy or capture the digital stream. I was having a horrible day returned members. music was so loud. I have no idea by Denzel Washington’s son, is a Justice Mander is expected to but this made me laugh out what the film was about. secret agent, I think, but what was hand down his sentence tomorrow. loud. Thank you. CHARLIE SMITH I kid you not, towards the end, the he saying? If it is life without parole, as ZEYNEP Auckland cars started going in reverse and PATRICK COOPER many hope, it will be the heaviest [email protected] sentence in New Zealand history. Tarrant faces 51 murder charges, ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. 40 counts of attempted murder ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. and one charge under the Terrorism ■ Always include full name and contact details. Suppression Act. ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 NATIONAL NEWS 13 Nightmare rental hospitalises kids

mould spores at home. Mother awarded $4k to compensate In her decision, Prowse said it was likely mould growth in the home for living in sub-standard conditions contributed and exacerbated the children’s health issues and that the AUCKLAND — An Auckland mum, them to extended family homes to family renting the property couldn’t whose children spent time in hospital clean them. use the bathroom and laundry properly with serious respiratory illnesses, has However, the landlord claimed while because of the mould and the state of described how insect larvae would the showerbox needed repair it was the showerbox. crawl out of a large hole as she washed “still perfectly usable” while property She says the landlord should have in the dilapidated, mould-infested managers considered the mould made more extensive investigations shower of her rented flat. situation something she needed to fix. about what was causing the mould And Georgina Matautu claimed it But the situation came to a problem after it was raised in the first wasn’t uncommon to have creepy head when her newborn child was property inspection report and moved crawlies falling from the ceiling of the discovered lifeless in his bed last quickly to fix it. shower box, the Tenancy Tribunal has August, her second child to need top- “I therefore consider it appropriate to heard. level hospital care medical specialists grant the tenant a rebate of 50 percent In a just-released decision Reliable believed were caused in part by where of her rent for the time that the defect Rental Management Ltd has been they lived. was known to the landlord to the end of ordered to pay the mum-of-three At a routine inspection in March the tenancy,” found Prowse. $4462.52 to compensate for living in 2019, a year into her tenancy, she was MOULD PROBLEM: Mum-of-three Georgina Matautu has won a “This amount takes into account sub-standard conditions after there advised to use sugar water on the Tenancy Tribunal dispute after black mould covered surfaces in four general damages, for stress, was no attempt to fix the property’s growth. The fungal issue was noted rooms of her one-bedroom South Auckland unit. File picture inconvenience, health problems and extensive mould problem. by the property manager as a tenant loss of amenity, including that the The tribunal heard Matautu moved problem. paint off the wall and photographs black-and green-coloured fungal growth tenant had to stay in hospital for into the ground floor Otahuhu unit with Tribunal adjudicator Toni Prowse were produced showing mould growth covering the ceilings and walls. at least two weeks because of her her young son at said photos taken coming up through the paintwork. The unit also did not have any children’s health conditions which the start of 2018. after Matautu Images captured mould ingrained in form of mechanical ventilation in the were in part attributable to the mould The mould Matautu told the tribunal had cleaned the timber around the showerbox, and kitchen or bathroom, the windows problem, and yet paid full rent over this problem was not the problem heavy mould on the shower tray and were draughty and cold and the family time.” evident when there was a hole in the areas spoke walls. only used a fan heater to warm up the Prowse noted the landlord’s claims she viewed the shower floor where insects for themselves, But worryingly the mum produced space. that Matautu had contributed to the Great South Rd and larvae would emerge. showing evidence showing her four-year-old son On top of this the unit also suffered problem by having more people living property as the ingrained mould was twice admitted to hospital in April from a rat-infestation problem. in the property than allowed for on the bathroom had on most surfaces last year suffering from pneumonia and Then last July Matautu gave birth to tenancy agreement. It allowed for just been recently of the bathroom respiratory infection. a baby boy at 34 weeks. one adult and one child to live there. repainted. However, over the course of and laundry. As a result, Counties Manukau Health The tribunal heard mum and But she was satisfied that having the year black mould appeared on walls “She tells me that she would have wrote to Housing New Zealand noting newborn returned home at the end of two additional youngsters living in and ceilings of the bathroom, laundry, to extensively clean the mould weekly, they believed the family was living in August but within a fortnight the baby the unit did not contribute to any of bedroom and living room. particularly in the bathroom and cold and damp conditions and that developed rhinovirus bronchiolitis and the deficiencies. A social worker who In addition, Matautu told the tribunal laundry. they were “unsuitable in supporting the had to be rushed to hospital after being visited the property also considered the there was also a hole in the shower “She said that she used to use recovery and maintaining the wellbeing found unresponsive in his bed. unit was sufficient space for a mum and floor where insects and larvae would vinegar, but after the inspection in of a young child with ongoing health The newborn had to spend time in three children. emerge when she washed. March where the property manager told issues”, the tribunal’s decision says. the hospital’s paediatric intensive care Prowse said the landlord had The mould problem in the shower her she had to use sugar water she did A social worker, who inspected the unit. Matautu said one doctor had told breached the Residential Tenancies Act became so bad the mum refused to that, but it had little or no effect.” unit, found the bathroom and laundry her that the baby’s condition could and awarded Matautu $200. wash her children in it, instead taking Continued scrubbing stripped the had an extreme mould issue, with have been caused by breathing in — NZ Herald TO THE PEOPLE OF TOLAGA BAY/UAWA

FROM EASTLAND WOOD COUNCIL August 17, 2020

Kia ora. on the land and in the forest beach. On behalf of the Forest where possible – although a Since 2018, our industry Industry on the East Coast lot of the forest roads remain has changed the way we we want to thank the inaccessible operate. Together with Te community of Uawa, and the This week, under the Aitanga a Hauiti, the wider people of the greater Tolaga direction of the principal community, the council and Bay area, for your patience rural fire officer Ray Dever, businesses, we are planning and support over the past the burning of over 90 piles for the potential of the next month. of wood has commenced. event. We will do everything Thanks to your input and This involves a big team. we can to limit the impacts guidance, we have managed Safety is paramount, on your community. to undertake a massive both onsite but also with The two photos alongside clean-up operation on the air quality and there are show the difference between Tolaga Bay beach. While people monitoring the air in the 2018 floods, and this 2018 2020 there is still a lot of work multiple locations. Over the July flood. The river flows to be done, we wanted to next two to four weeks, the were similar in both events. acknowledge your efforts in piles will be burnt. Exactly While, it is not absolutely helping us get to this point. when depends on the wind, clean, what you can see Since the major storm as the burn only happens are the benefits from the in the middle of July, our when it is blowing away changes we have made — people have been on the from town. with fewer logs. beach working to gather the The bill for the clean- Our job is not finished, debris that was swept down up is ours. No ratepayer and we know that. As the Uawa River. The scenes funds will be used. It’s our neighbours, we need to do of logs on the beach were responsibility and we take better, and we will. unacceptable. that seriously. For now, thank you again We heard your calls for As an industry we would to all in the community. The the forestry sector to step love to say this will not clean-up effort has been up, and we did. The clean- happen again, but it will. massive, and we could not up started the day the rain However, the number of have done it without you. stopped, and when it was logs will be fewer over time. We appreciate the determined it was safe to Decisions made by others opportunity to build positive do so. decades ago, are hurting us and enduring relationships 2018 2020 A month later, all of the now. It’s not as simple as with the community. logs on the North Beach heading into the hills and have been cleared and clearing the old logs. We Nga mihi stacked in piles. We have have done that, but some also cleared most from the will still come down. Our estuary at South Beach. best efforts now are also Our teams have also been focused on cleaning them doing rehabilitation work up, if they end up on the 34416-01 One Billion Trees Forestry for life & Carbon

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arely a day goes by that climate change and the harvest comes. By holding a forest-grower philosophy to Bimpact that humans are having on the globe are not grow timber products and carbon, the company has given mentioned in general discussion or the media. itself options. hrough the commitment to pruning, thinning Discussion often revolves around rising sea levels, global and harvesting, Ernslaw has ensured local economies beneit bushires, melting ice caps, coal-ired power stations, hybrid through direct employment and the positive low-on efects or electric vehicles and even the impact a bamboo toothbrush forestry provides. will have on saving the planet. While many growers tend to grow only radiata pine, the Whatever your view on climate change is, it is clear that Ernslaw-managed estate is a little diferent being that it is humans cannot continue using resources at the rate they are made up of two species, radiata pine and douglas-ir. and believe all will be OK . . . especially if carbon emissions With a harvest age of 45 years, the carbon volume of are a key driver to our changing climate. douglas-ir will ill the trough between two rotations of the Globally, governments have talked “hot air” for decades on shorter-cycle radiata pine, typically about 28 years. he beneit how to address the use of climate-changing gases — Montreal this gives to the company is elevating the level of carbon Protocol 1987, UNFCCC 1992, Kyoto Protocol 1997, Paris tonnes which can be sold before there is a need to incur Agreement 2015 and so on. potential liabilities to the Government for having a carbon Following the Kyoto meetings, New Zealand established deicit. its own Emission Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) as a means to A key component of forest growers participating and encourage people and industries to reduce gas emissions. his selling carbon credits in the NZ ETS is to demonstrate to has largely been achieved by putting a price on a tonne of the Government they have the equivalent tonnage of carbon gas, meaning if a business produces a tonne of gas, they need stored on their property as they have sold. to purchase a “credit” from someone who has absorbed and Should the forest grower have less carbon growing on site, stored a tonne of gas. which is most likely to occur after the harvesting of trees, the he growing of trees is well documented as a natural grower could be required to repay any shortfall back to the and sustainable tool to capture atmospheric carbon where Government. it is stored in the roots, trunks and branches of a tree. It is Across all their forests, Ernslaw are actively planting, acknowledging that trees have a positive part to play, that thinning, harvesting and replanting so the complexity of planting and growing form a key part of the NZ ETS, managing carbon lows is extensive. enabling tree growers from 2008 to claim so called “carbon To ensure they are keeping on track, Ernslaw has talented credits” as an asset which can be sold to other parties. personnel who are constantly monitoring carbon volumes on BENEFICIAL FOREST One company active in this area is Ernslaw One Ltd, who, every site. : Pruning is an important part of since establishing itself in New Zealand in 1990, has quietly By understanding what carbon tonnage is available, they are Ernslaws’ forest management strategy, as seen here grown in size to managing a planted area of 110,000 hectares able to continue to claim credits from the Government, put with recent pruning in Waiau Forest near Tolaga Bay. throughout the country. these in their “carbon bank account” and sell them when it is Picture supplied A signiicant component of this resource is managing suitable to do so. 37,700 hectares of the production estate which is also Having the ability to sell credits when it suits provides changing climate, please discuss bushires, electric cars and registered in the NZ ETS to participate in the claiming and bottom-line comfort to owners when log prices are not so growing trees. sale of carbon credits. favourable. Who knows, you may even ind yourself with a little bit of he carbon estate managed by Ernslaw One is Next time you ind yourself in a conversation on our carbon stored in your radiata pine toothbrush? geographically spread with resources located in Tairawhiti, Hawke’s Bay, the southern end of the North Island, Marlborough and Southland. All of this resource, even though by Kim Holland, chief executive, the news over recent months, with his month’s Forestry For Life it is entered into the NZ ETS, is treated as if it were a typical Eastland Wood Council information and misinformation provides factual information on the production forest as understood by many New Zealanders. abounding, particularly with the fear ETS, and gives one company’s story Each forest has been planted but the company also invests arbon credits, carbon farming and that economic and productive farms are about how they are using carbon in pruning and thinning to ensure Ernslaw has the ability Cthe Emissions Trading Scheme being turned en masse into permanent credits and still managing their forestry to produce products sought by customers when the time to (ETS) have featured prominently in forests. operations.

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A view over Ernslaws’ Barnhill Forest (Southland) looking towards the Eyre Mountains comprises Douglas-fir. Picture supplied

he Emissions Trading Scheme allows through programmes such as One Billion management lexibility and ensure the right land can be used Tforesters or farm foresters to gain income Trees, funding for planting in riparian areas, In June 2020, Parliament passed a Bill that for the right purpose. from trees as they mature. highly erodible land and other non-productive introduced major changes to how forestry • Temporary adverse event cover for all post- he trees are grown and managed as a areas. works in the ETS and supports New Zealand’s 1989 forests productive crop and harvested for their wood his makes increased planting commitment to a low-emissions future. Many Temporary adverse event cover means that value at maturity. environmentally and economically beneicial. of these changes will make the ETS more participants whose forests are afected by an What does carbon farming and the ETS How the Emissions Trading Scheme attractive for farmers considering planting new adverse event — like a storm or a ire — won’t mean for New Zealand forestry over 30 years? (ETS) is being used forests on their land. need to repay units for the carbon that’s lost Over the past 20 years, New Zealand has he ETS works by putting a price on here will be a range of helpful new as a result of forest loss. For farm foresters, experienced net deforestation, with the forest greenhouse gas emissions, the “New Zealand provisions for forestry in the ETS that will be this may mean lower insurance premiums and estate being 70,000ha smaller now than it was Unit”, with one NZU equal to one tonne of available from January 2023, including: greater security in the New Zealand ETS. in 2000. CO2e. his creates an incentive to plant new • Averaging accounting for post-1989 forests • Permanent post-1989 forests he Government has committed to forests and reduce emissions. Averaging, which is a simpler form of carbon he permanent forest category will make combating climate change and using the ETS • Some emitters of greenhouse gases such as accounting, will mean that participants don’t it easier for farm foresters to earn money as a way to change the behaviour of those industrial factories must surrender units to the have to pay back units if they harvest their from permanent or longer rotation forest on creating carbon emissions, by requiring them to Government to meet their emissions liabilities. registered forests, as long as they replant them, their land. his will be particularly helpful for ofset their emissions by buying carbon credits If they do not have enough units, they must unlike under stock change accounting. aforesting highly-erodible land or land not or reducing their emissions. purchase them from the market. his will reduce the inancial risks of them economically suited to pastoral farming or For the forestry sector, this means there is an • Owners of eligible forests earn units from participating in the New Zealand ETS. It will plantation forestry — it could include planting expected increase in planting over the next 20 the Government as their forests grow which also lower compliance costs. poplars and willows for animal shelter, erosion to 30 years. they can keep or sell on the market. • Ofsetting for post-1989 forests using control and carbon revenue. Last year New Zealand experienced its irst Recently the Government also made averaging You can see what is changing on the Te Uru year of signiicant aforestation in 20 years, with signiicant changes to the ETS to increase the Ofsetting will allow farmers using averaging Rākau website. Guidance and communications 22,000ha of new planting. lexibility of land management. to re-establish their forest in another location, will be released over the next year to help While planting is increasing, awareness of Important changes are providing more without paying a deforestation liability. his participants understand what these changes mixed-model farm-forestry is being raised flexibility for practical land and forest will provide farmers with more land-use mean and to help them consider their options.

A growing interest in Tairawhiti

P O Box 2042, Gisborne 4040 Phone 06 867 9179 • Fax 06 863 1011 www.ernslaw.co.nz 34160-01 34081-01 16 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020

RACIAL INJUSTICE: An American flag flies over a department of corrections building ablaze during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sparked by the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha Police officer. AP picture ‘That is too big a price’

Floyd’s death sparks new activism to fight racism MINNEAPOLIS — When Washington “I think a lot of it is ignorance,” Tauber D.C.’s NFL team dropped the offensive said. “Groups understand their own reference to Native Americans from Governor declares emergency history but not the other group’s history.” its name last month after decades of That might be changing, with a resistance, activist Frances Danger knew younger, savvier generation that is more why: the Black Lives Matter movement. after police shooting of Blake aware of racial dynamics and the shared Danger said the change would never history of discrimination. have happened without the massive Rodriguez said when she was growing marches to protest the death of an KENOSHA — Wisconsin’s governor declared back. up, her generation felt powerless to fight African American man under the knee of a state of emergency on Tuesday after some “I want to put my hand on my son’s cheek and back against the police officers who a white police officer in Minneapolis. protesters vandalised businesses and set kiss him on his forehead, and then I’ll be OK,” the seemed to always be pulling over cars “Unfortunately, George Floyd had to dozens of buildings on fire in a city where police father, who was travelling from North Carolina to driven by people of colour for seemingly lose his life for this to happen,” Danger shot a Black man multiple times, apparently in Milwaukee, where his son is being treated, told no reason. But she said her niece, who said. “That is too big a price, but I will the back in view of his children. the newspaper. “I’ll kiss him with my mask. The is in eighth grade, is not only protesting forever be thankful to him because my The shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday in first thing I want to do is touch my son.” racial discrimination on social media but grandkids are going to wake up in a Kenosha was captured on cellphone video and Three of the younger Blake’s sons — aged also sharing information with classmates world and maybe never hear the word ignited new protests over racial injustice in 3, 5 and 8 — were in the car at the time of about how to become an ally to other ‘redskin’ in their life.” several cities, just three months after the death the shooting, according to Ben Crump, a civil minority groups. Kenosha, Wisconsin became the latest of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis rights attorney representing the family. Crump “New generations are understanding flashpoint this week with the police police touched off a wider reckoning on race. scheduled a Tuesday afternoon news conference this is not right,” she said. “Black Lives shooting of Jacob Blake, apparently in the Blake’s father, also named Jacob Blake, told in Kenosha with Blake’s family members to Matter conversations are happening with back, as he leaned into his SUV while his the Chicago Sun-Times that his son is paralysed address the shooting. younger kids: ‘It’s OK to push back, to three children sat in the vehicle. from the waist down and has “eight holes” in his Police in Kenosha have released almost no fend for yourself.’” The climate of racial reckoning that body. The elder Blake said he didn’t know if his information about the shooting, beyond saying Chinese American Daisy Tam, now has emerged in the United States since son’s paralysis was permanent. the officers were responding to a domestic 38, says it wasn’t until she took a race Floyd’s death has reinvigorated Native Wisconsin Gov Tony Evers called for dispute when they encountered Blake. The relations class in college that she realised Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos protesters to be peaceful, while also saying the Wisconsin Department of Justice is leading how prevalent the perpetuation of and other people of colour to fight back National Guard presence would be doubled from the investigation, which is expected to take stereotypes was in the US. against the racism and discrimination 125 to 250 in Kenosha after crowds destroyed several weeks. The officers were placed on “Racism is just learned when you’re a they also have experienced for decades. dozens of buildings and set more than 30 fires administrative leave, which is standard practice kid and it’s sad, but it’s true,” she said. “I feel like the conversation has been on Monday night. in such cases. After Floyd’s death, she had a talk more accepted,” said Jessica Rodriguez, “We cannot allow the cycle of systemic racism The father has not returned multiple with her parents, telling them, ‘You came 38, a Chicana who lives in Southern and injustice to continue,” said Evers, who is messages left by The Associated Press. He here and you’re discriminated against California. “For the first time I feel like a facing mounting pressure from Republicans over is slated to speak at a March on Washington and Blacks are discriminated against too. lot of people who gave me pushback are his handling of the unrest that has followed the commemoration on Friday organised by the There’s really no difference.’” saying, ‘Hey, you’re right. This is systemic. shooting. “We also cannot continue going down Rev. Al Sharpton. Since the shooting, anger has There have been moments of great I can’t believe I haven’t noticed it.’” this path of damage and destruction.” spilled into the streets of Kenosha and other unity: Black Lives Matter protesters have But the movement has also forced Blake’s father said that he learned on Sunday cities, including Los Angeles, Wisconsin’s capital shown up for young Latino immigrants minority communities to come to terms night that officers had shot his 29-year-old son of Madison and in Minneapolis, the epicentre of petitioning to stay in the country after with their own internal biases and and shortly thereafter he watched the video, the Black Lives Matter movement this summer being brought here illegally as children. the conflicts that exist among them. which appears to show his son being shot in the following Floyd’s death. — AP They were also among the thousands who Solidarity among people of colour has joined Native Americans in protesting an never been a given in the US, notes Americans are barely 2 percent and often supporters say is essential to dismantling oil pipeline near the North Dakota-South Claire Jean Kim, professor of political aren’t counted among statistics for social decades of systemic racism. Dakota border for fear it would ruin the science and Asian American studies at indicators. “We are not the majority and we water supply. And people of many races, the University of California, Irvine. Competing economic interests, are not the minority,” he said of Asian ethnicities and cultures have joined the “There are enduring tensions and whitewashed American history classes Americans, who have also been the ongoing BLM protests around the country. conflict among all groups, including and, in some cases, a fight for daily target of anti-China attacks during the On Friday, allies of the BLM movement among groups of colour, communities survival that leaves no time to reflect coronavirus pandemic. will have an opportunity to hear directly of colour, because they’re not, in fact, on the state of race relations, have Steven Tauber, professor of political from organisers of The Movement for comparably situated,” Kim said. “We traditionally made it difficult for people of science at the University of South Florida Black Lives, a coalition of more than 150 tend to think, yes, they’re all subjected colour to unite. in Tampa, who studies race in politics, Black-led organisations, during its virtual to white supremacy, but there are also Some Asian Americans for example, see said one of the barriers to minority Black National Convention. differences in how they’re positioned, with affirmative action programs that favour groups coming together is a lack of “Solidarity is not just an altruistic Blacks clearly being positioned at the African American and Latino students knowledge about each other’s histories activity, but one that says, ‘My life and bottom of the racial order.” as an attack on Asian students, who may in the US: slavery and Jim Crow laws the conditions of my folks rest upon the The largest ethnic or racial group in test higher but could be passed over. for Black Americans; the colonisation conditions of Black and Indigenous people the US after whites are Latinos, who Frank Xu, a 42-year-old software of Latinos when large swaths of Mexico in this country,’” said Nikita Mitchell, make up 18 percent of the population. engineer from San Diego who emigrated became part of the US; immigration laws a national coordinator of The Rising Black Americans are next with 13 percent from China 15 years ago, is among those that excluded Asian Americans; and the Majority, a multiracial and multicultural of the population. Asian Americans are fighting to defeat an affirmative action Native American struggle to maintain coalition seeking alignment between nearly 6 percent of the US, while Native measure on the California ballot that sovereignty. movements. — AP The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 WORLD 17 Kremlin brushes off allegations over Navalny’s poisoning MOSCOW — The Kremlin brushed said the accusations against the Over the weekend, he was transferred States supports the (European Union’s) off allegations Tuesday that Russian government “absolutely cannot be true to the Charité hospital in Berlin, where call for a comprehensive investigation opposition leader Alexei Navalny was and are rather an empty noise.” doctors on Monday said they have found and stands ready to assist in that effort.” the victim of an intentional poisoning “We do not intend to take it seriously,” indications of “cholinesterase inhibitors” On Tuesday, US Deputy Secretary of orchestrated by authorities and said Peskov said. in his system. These act by blocking State Stephen Biegun met with Russian there were no grounds for a criminal Peskov said he saw no grounds for the breakdown of a key chemical in the Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other investigation so far since it hasn’t launching a criminal investigation at this body, acetycholine, that transmits signals diplomats. He expressed deep concern been fully established what caused the stage, saying that Navalny’s condition between nerve cells. Navalny is being about Navalny’s condition, “the impact politician to fall into a coma. could have been triggered by a variety treated with the antidote atropine. on Russian civil society of reports of The Russian government’s insistence of causes and determining what it was Navalny’s wife, Yulia Navalnaya, has his poisoning, and the importance of that Navalny wasn’t necessarily the should come first. been visiting her husband daily and transparency and freedom of speech in victim of a deliberate poisoning — “If a substance (that caused the made no comment to reporters as she any democratic society,” the US Embassy comments amplified by Russian doctors condition) is found, and if it is determined arrived on Tuesday. spokesperson, Rebecca Ross, said on and pro-Kremlin media — came a day that it is poisoning, then there will be a Chancellor Angela Merkel personally Twitter. after doctors at a German hospital where reason for an investigation,” Peskov said. offered Germany’s help in treating After the meeting, the Russian Foreign the 44-year-old is being treated said tests Navalny, a politician and corruption Navalny and has called for a full Russian Ministry said in a statement that indicated he was poisoned. investigator who is one of Putin’s fiercest investigation — a sentiment echoed Biegun warned Russian diplomats that Moscow’s dismissals elicited outrage critics, fell ill on a flight back to Moscow Tuesday by officials from the United if Navalny’s poisoning is confirmed, the from Navalny’s allies, who claim the from Siberia on Thursday and was taken States, France and Norway. US could take steps that will exceed Kremlin was behind the illness of its to a hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Washington’s response to evidence most prominent critic. after the plane made an emergency said that if reports about Navalny’s of Russia’s meddling in the 2016 US Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov landing. poisoning “prove accurate, the United presidential election. — AP Israel bombs UN rejects US demand to Gaza militants

JERUSALEM — Israel’s military said ‘snap back’ Iran sanctions it bombed militant positions in the Gaza Strip early on Tuesday in response to incendiary balloons launched into UNITED NATIONS — The president “Having contacted the members and US resolution to indefinitely extend the southern Israel farmlands a day earlier. of the UN Security Council (UNSC) received letters from many member UN arms embargo on Iran, which is set to It was the second night in a row that on Tuesday rejected the Trump countries it is clear to me that there is one expire on October 18. Only the Dominican Israel bombed the coastal territory. administration’s demand to restore all member which has a particular position Republic supported the United States. Tensions between Israel and Palestinian UN sanctions on Iran, a move that drew on the issues, while there are significant US Ambassador Kelly Craft on Tuesday militants in Gaza have intensified in an angry rebuke from the US ambassador numbers of members who have contesting repeated Pompeo’s message: “The United recent weeks. who accused opponents of supporting views,” he said. States will never allow the world’s largest Tuesday’s strikes came as US “terrorists.” “In my view there is no consensus in the state sponsor of terrorism to freely buy and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was Indonesia’s ambassador to the UN, Dian council,” Djani said. “Thus, the president is sell planes, tanks, missiles, and other kinds visiting the country as part of an effort Triansyah Djani, whose country currently not in the position to take further action.” of conventional weapons . . . (or) to have a to advance Mideast peace following holds the rotating council presidency, made That means the UN’s most powerful body, nuclear weapon.” the historic announcement of a deal to the announcement in response to requests at least during Indonesia’s presidency, is Craft accused the council of lacking establish ties between Israel and the from Russia and China to disclose results not going to take up the US demand. “courage and moral clarity,” and accused UAE. of his polling of the views of all 15 council Niger takes over the council presidency Iran of defying the arms embargo and The army said in a statement that members on the US action. in September, and its ambassador also sent “fomenting conflict and murder throughout it bombed “military posts and an US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo a joint letter with South Africa, Tunisia the world as it supplies weapons to proxy underground infrastructure” belonging insisted last Thursday that the US has the and St. Vincent and the Grenadines calling militias and terrorist groups.” to the Hamas militant group that rules legal right to “snap back” UN sanctions, the US “ineligible” to trigger “snapback” Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily the Palestinian enclave. There were no even though President Donald Trump because it is not a party to the JCPOA. So Nebenzia called the council president’s immediate reports of casualties. pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal between it is likely to ignore the US demand as well. decision “a prudent step,” saying virtually In recent weeks, Palestinian militants Iran and six major powers that was The US Mission to the UN later issued the entire council “confirmed the have launched scores of incendiary endorsed by the UNSC. a statement saying the US “is on firm paramount need to preserve the JCPOA,” balloons into southern Israel that have All the council members, except the legal ground to initiate the restoration which he called important for the entire burned large swaths of farmland. The Dominican Republic, had informed of sanctions” under the Security Council international community, including the increasing attacks appear aimed at the council president that the US resolution that endorsed the 2015 nuclear United States. “I hope that the US would be pressuring Israel to ease the blockade administration’s action was illegal deal. “The fact that some council members able to finally realise it, and not . . . pursue imposed on the Gaza Strip since Hamas because Trump withdrew from the Joint expressed disagreement with our legal this path which is not only illegal but took control of the territory in 2007. Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, position in an informal (virtual meeting) simply will not lead to achieving the result Israel has responded to fire balloons in 2018. Djani told members at the end of a does not have any legal effect,” the mission that was envisaged by the US,” he said. and sporadic rocket fire with airstrikes virtual meeting on the Mideast on Tuesday said. China’s UN Ambassador Zhang Jun on militant positions and says it holds that there was no general agreement Pompeo visited the UN after the called Djani’s conclusion “the right step Hamas accountable for all attacks among council members. Security Council resoundingly rejected a towards the right direction.” — AP coming from the territory. — AP Belarusian authorities mount pressure on opposition

MINSK— Authorities in Belarus on charges of undermining national victory with 80 percent of the vote. on Tuesday steadily cranked up the security, an allegation rejected by the They were galvanised by a brutal pressure on protesters pushing council. crackdown in the initial days after the for the resignation of the country’s “The Coordination Council isn’t election, when police detained nearly authoritarian leader, jailing several attempting to take power,” Latushko 7,000 people. Hundreds were injured opposition activists, summoning said. “All we want is to try to find a when officers fiercely dispersed others for questioning and selectively solution for the political crisis.” peaceful protesters with rubber bullets, ordering dozens of demonstrators On Tuesday, hundreds of teachers stun grenades and clubs. At least three to appear in court. Nevertheless, the and academic researchers rallied in people died. protests continued. Minsk in a show of solidarity with On Tuesday, US Deputy Secretary Courts in Minsk handed 10-day protesters as the demonstrations of State Stephen Biegun discussed sentences to two members of a council entered their 17th day. the situation in Belarus with that opposition activists established As evening came, several thousand Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey last week to negotiate a transition of rallied on central Independence Lavrov in Moscow. The US Embassy power following President Alexander Square, despite heavy rain, to press for spokesperson, Rebecca Ross, said on Lukashenko’s winning a sixth term in Lukashenko’s resignation. Twitter that Biegun “condemned the an election that critics contend was “He managed to set everyone use of violence against the Belarusian rigged. UNREST CONTINUES: Belarusian opposition supporters gather against himself,” said 30-year-old people and expressed support for Lukashenko has firmly rebuffed at Independence Square in Minsk, Belarus. Authorities are placing sales clerk Tatyana Gubarevskaya Belarus’ sovereignty and the people’s offers of dialogue from the steadily mounting pressure on protesters who are pushing for the who turned up for the rally with her right to self-determination.” Coordination Council, which rejects resignation of the country’s authoritarian leader. AP picture husband. “I supported Lukashenko The United States and the EU have the official results of the August 9 vote in the past, but now I see that his dismissed the Belarus election as that extended his 26-year rule. for questioning over his role in the summons after joining the council. authority hinges entirely on the police, neither free nor fair and urged the On Tuesday, council members Sergei opposition body. “They are trying to Lukashenko has dismissed he has stopped hearing his people.” authorities to engage in a dialogue Dylevsky and Olga Kovalkova were push me out of the country,” Latushko the protesters who have been Lyudmila Krylovich, a conductor at with the opposition. each sentenced to 10 days in jail on told The Associated Press. “I have demonstrating for over two weeks the Belarus State Philharmonic, said Russia, which has a union charges of organising an unsanctioned been threatened with arrest and prison as Western puppets and threatened that “Lukashenko behaves like a feudal agreement with Belarus envisaging protest. violence, but I’m not planning to leave the council members with criminal lord who sees people as his property.” close political, economic and military Pavel Latushko, a former culture Belarus.” charges for attempting to create what “Who will tolerate that?” she said. ties, has stood by Lukashenko and minister and diplomat who joined the Belarus’ most famous writer, he described as a parallel government. The protests erupted after official warned the West against interfering in opposition council, was summoned Svetlana Alexievich, also received a Prosecutors opened a criminal inquiry results handed Lukashenko a landslide Belarus’ affairs. — AP 18 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Africa declared free of polio

JOHANNESBURG — Health Africa is polio-free. Cases remain of the authorities on Tuesday declared the so-called vaccine-derived poliovirus, which African continent free of the wild is a rare mutated form of the weakened poliovirus after decades of effort, though but live virus contained in the oral polio cases of vaccine-derived polio are still vaccine. sparking outbreaks of the paralysing That mutated virus can spark crippling disease in more than a dozen countries. polio outbreaks, and 16 African countries The declaration leaves Pakistan and are currently experiencing one: Angola, neighbouring Afghanistan as the only Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central countries thought to still have the wild African Republic, Chad, Ivory Coast, poliovirus, with vaccination efforts against Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ghana, Mali, the highly infectious, water-borne disease Niger, Nigeria, Togo and Zambia. complicated by insecurity and attacks on Health authorities have warned that health workers. the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted The announcement by the African vaccination work in many countries across Regional Certification Commission for Africa, leaving more children vulnerable Polio Eradication comes after no cases to infection. were reported for four years. Polio once In April, WHO and its partners paralysed some 75,000 children a year reluctantly recommended a temporary across Africa. halt to mass polio immunisation Health authorities see the declaration campaigns, recognising the move could as a rare glint of good news in Africa lead to a resurgence of the disease. In amid the coronavirus pandemic, an Ebola May, they reported that 46 campaigns outbreak in western Congo and the to vaccinate children against polio had persistent deadly challenges of malaria, NO MORE CRIPPLING: In this file photo, a health official administers a polio vaccine been suspended in 38 countries, mostly HIV and tuberculosis. to a child at a camp in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Health authorities on Tuesday declared the in Africa, as a result of the coronavirus “This is an incredible and emotional African continent free of the wild poliovirus after decades of effort. AP picture pandemic. day,” WHO Africa director Matshidiso Eradicating polio requires more than Moeti said, but she urged vigilance as the cases of the wild poliovirus still remain, Africa’s last reported case of the 90 percent of children being immunised, coronavirus threatens vaccination and undetected. wild poliovirus was in Nigeria in 2016. typically in mass campaigns involving surveillance efforts. The final push to combat the wild The country a year earlier had been millions of health workers that would The World Health Organisation says poliovirus focused largely on northern removed from the global list of polio- break social-distancing guidelines needed this is just the second time a virus has Nigeria, where the Boko Haram Islamic endemic nations, a step toward being to stop the spread of Covid-19. been eradicated in Africa, after the extremist group has carried out a deadly declared polio-free, but new cases were Health officials had initially aimed elimination of smallpox four decades ago. insurgency for more than a decade. Health then reported in children in the north to wipe out polio by 2000, a deadline But sometimes patchy surveillance workers at times carried out vaccinations — a stark example of the difficulties in repeatedly pushed back and missed. Even across the vast continent of 1.3 billion on the margins of the insecurity, putting combating the disease. now in northeastern Nigeria, thousands of people raises the possibility that scattered their lives at risk. This new declaration doesn’t mean children remain out of reach. — AP Inmate beaten Thousands told to flee GLOBAL BRIEFS China’s FM Wang Yi visits Italy to death at coast ahead of Laura ROME — Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said he emphasised during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday that Italy would federal lockup NEW ORLEANS — More than The storm also imperiled a centre of be monitoring closely the implications of new half a million people were ordered to the US energy industry. Oil refineries Chinese security measures in Hong Kong. “I INDIANA — The killing of an inmate who was evacuate the Gulf Coast on Tuesday as and liquefied natural gas plants dot reiterated that, together with all our European beaten to death at a federal lockup in Indiana Laura strengthened into a hurricane the coastal region, and the government partners, we have emphasised that Hong Kong’s is under investigation by the FBI, according to that forecasters said could slam Texas said workers were removed from more stability and prosperity, based on the one country, documents obtained by The Associated Press and Louisiana with ferocious winds, than 40 percent of the 643 platforms two systems principle, are essential,” Di Maio told about an attack that revives questions about heavy flooding and the power to push that are normally staffed in the Gulf. reporters in a joint press conference with Chinese safety in the beleaguered federal prison system. seawater miles inland. As of Tuesday morning, Laura Foreign Minister Wang Yi. It is equally essential to An autopsy determined the May death of Jose More than 385,000 residents was 940 kilometres southeast of ‘’preserve the high degree of autonomy and the Nieves-Galarza, 59, was caused by “blunt-force were told to flee the Texas cities of Lake Charles, Louisiana, travelling fundamental rights and freedoms’’ guaranteed to injuries” that caused him to bleed to death in his Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, northwest at 26 kmh. The hurricane Hong Kong citizens, he said. — AP cell. The fatal beating was not publicly disclosed and another 200,000 were ordered centre nudged its forecast track a bit by prison officials and has not previously to leave low-lying Calcasieu Parish farther west as computer simulations Rescuers find sixty survivors been reported. The blows nearly ruptured the in southwestern Louisiana, where pushed the storm closer to Texas. MUMBAI — Rescuers found one dead body and man’s aorta and were “most likely inflicted” by forecasters said as much as 13 feet Laura passed Cuba after killing pulled out nearly 60 survivors from a collapsed someone’s foot, according to an autopsy report (3.96 meters) of storm surge topped nearly two dozen people on the island residential building in central India, an official obtained by the AP. by waves could submerge whole of Hispaniola, including 20 in Haiti said on Tuesday. Workers were still looking for Nieves-Galarza’s death, ruled a homicide, communities. and three in the Dominican Republic, more than 20 people feared trapped in the rubble came just months before he was scheduled to be The National Hurricane Center where it knocked out power and caused of the five-story building that collapsed Monday released from the FCI Terre Haute, where he was projected that Laura would draw intense flooding. The deaths reportedly evening, senior official Nidhi Chaudhari said. It serving a seven-year sentence for being a felon energy from warm Gulf waters and included a 10-year-old girl whose home occurred in Mahad, about 170 kilometres from in possession of a firearm. He had several prior become a Category 3 hurricane before was hit by a tree and a mother and Mumbai. Dozens of rescuers from the National convictions for robbery in New York and had been making landfall late today or early young son crushed by a collapsing wall. Disaster Relief Force worked overnight with sentenced under the Armed Career Criminal Act. tomorrow, with winds of around 185 As much as 38 centimetres of rain tools to pry apart the debris, Chaudhari said. The fatal beating is at least the third killing kmh. “The waters are warm enough could fall in some parts of Louisiana, Some of the grievously injured extracted from inside a federal prison since December. The everywhere there to support a major said Donald Jones, a National Weather the wreckage were hospitalised, she said. The killings are among the latest security issues for hurricane, Category 3 or even higher. Service meteorologist in Lake Charles, building had more than 40 flats and authorities the federal Bureau of Prisons, which has been The waters are very warm where the Louisiana — near the bullseye of are yet to ascertain the cause of the collapse. plagued by chronic violence, serious misconduct storm is now and will be for the entire Laura’s projected path. India’s Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that the and persistent staffing shortages as it also path up until the Gulf Coast,” National On Grand Isle, Nicole Fantiny said collapse was tragic and that he was “praying for attempts to contain the spread of the coronavirus Hurricane Center Deputy Director Ed she planned to ride out the hurricane everyone’s safety.” — AP among its facilities. Rappaport said. on the barrier island along with a few FCI Terre Haute, where Nieves-Galarza had been Ocean water was expected to push dozen other people. ‘Worse’ bushfires expected held since late 2018, currently has 10 inmates onto land along more than 450 miles “It could still change, but we keep SYDNEY — An inquiry into the recent massive and two staff members who have tested positive of coast from Texas to Mississippi. on hoping and praying that it keeps on bushfire disaster in Australia has found the for Covid-19, according to the BOP. The medium- Hurricane warnings were issued from going further west like it’s doing,” said country should expect “worse” in the years security lockup is in the same prison complex that San Luis Pass, Texas, to Intracoastal Fantiny, who manages a restaurant on to come. The review — which looked at New houses federal death row inmates. City, Louisiana, and storm surge the island. South Wales (NSW), the worst-hit state — made The BOP made no mention of jailhouse violence warnings from the Port Arthur, Texas, Marco, a system that approached sweeping proposals aimed at better preparing in a May news release that said Nieves-Galarza flood protection system to the mouth of land ahead of Laura, weakened into for future fire seasons. The blazes began last had been found “unresponsive” and that his death the Mississippi River. Officials urged a remnant just off Louisiana’s shore August and burned for months, killing 33 people did not appear to be related to the coronavirus. people to stay with relatives or in hotel on Tuesday. Satellite images showed nationally and scorching vast areas. The NSW The autopsy report, however, says Nieves- rooms to avoid spreading the virus a disorganised cluster of clouds, what state government said it would adopt the inquiry’s Galarza had been “involved in an altercation with that causes Covid-19. meteorologists call “a naked swirl,” 76 recommendations. The “extreme and extremely another inmate approximately one hour earlier, Whitney Frazier, 29, of Beaumont Jones said. unusual” bushfires destroyed 2476 houses and but had not complained.” It determined that spent Tuesday morning trying to get Meanwhile, Laura powered up. 5.5 million hectares of land in that state alone, “altercation injuries” were responsible for his transportation to a high school where The crew of a hurricane hunter according to the NSW Bushfire Inquiry report. death. she could board a bus to leave the area. plane confirmed that Laura became NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Tuesday: The BOP did not respond to questions from “Especially with everything with a hurricane with top winds of 120 “The next fire season is already upon us.” As the AP about Nieves-Galarza’s death, including Covid going on already on top of kmh shortly after passing between deadly fires rage in the US summer in California, whether any staff or inmates have been a mandatory evacuation, it’s very the western tip of Cuba and Mexico’s NSW has seen winter blazes this month — though disciplined. — AP stressful,” Frazier said. Yucatan Peninsula. — AP none have posed a significant threat. — BBC 19 CLASSIFIEDS The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020

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LAMB TOP DOLLAR: Exporters are reporting a slow start to the These “gigantic” prime Christmas chilled lamb sales season. sheep presented by Te UK retailers, in particular, are slow to commit to Karaka’s Helen Cook chilled lamb sales. There are concerns about the sold for the top dollar effects of another UK lockdown, another “no-deal” in Friday’s sheep sale. Brexit deadline in December, and, even if things The two ram lambs remain steady, there are concerns about retail sold for $208 and the margins. ewe lamb for $191. The Increased freight costs are not helping with the Marr family at Te Wera latter concern. Christmas chilled lamb sales are sold the best-priced usually negotiated for shipment from September store sheep — some of to November. their ewe lambs went However, after the mid-November deadline, for $126.50. The sale lamb must be sent via air freight to get to Europe attracted a small yarding in time for the Christmas retail season. Generally, of just over 400 head. air freighting lamb only makes sense when the Picture by Trevor Brown lamb export market is running hot, which doesn’t seem likely at the moment. Added to this, Covid-19 border lockdowns have taken a large bite out of available airfreight options, effectively doubling the cost per kg. Naturally, customers are looking to avoid air- freight which pushes more production back into October. A truncated chilled lamb production period could mean stronger than usual procurement pressure to fill orders in early October. Usually Foot rot research a ‘huge higher procurement pressure would add some upside to lamb slaughter values, but most processors are cautioning against expecting chilled premiums for this season. opportunity’ for NZ wool BEEF In standard winter fashion, local trade operators are leading the charge when it comes by Sally Rae, Otago Daily Times to cattle slaughter prices. Those around the upper-North Island have CHRISTCHURCH — The been particularly active, even venturing into the development of a commercialised South Island to secure some lines. There are breeding value for foot rot resistance rumours of $6/kg being reached, but at this stage represents a “huge opportunity” for the the upper-$5/kg is mostly attainable for North expansion of fine wool sheep production, Island finishers. the New Zealand Merino Company says. Export processors have been somewhat While “not a silver bullet” against reluctant to match local trade, mainly holding the disease which results in lameness tight around the mid-$5/kg mark in the North and loss of production, it would allow Island and around 50c/kg lower in the South growers to make genetic gains and Island. Exporters have indicated that beef export establish flocks that were foot rot markets are weakening, which is creating some resistant, NZM chief executive John nervousness for the 2020-21 season given the Brakenridge said. limited amount of product that is needing to be Growers would save money from shifted lately. reduced treatment costs and chemical inputs, would not be hit with lower FORESTRY production, all while improving animal The wider forestry market took a small step welfare. upwards this past month, although the picture It was the result of work by the remains somewhat shaky. New Zealand Sheep Transformation QUALITY FLEECE: The New Zealand Merino Company says consumers are looking In-market prices in China lifted US$3-$4/JASm3 Project, co-funded by NZM and the for natural products. Picture supplied through unpruned grades. While any lift is a Ministry for Primary Industries with a positive, it still leaves A-grade logs 10 percent contribution from Merino Inc, to look at solutions. NZM and brand partners were Cavalier to launch long-term forward below the average reported since the start of ways to contribute to a more productive, putting fine wool out there as the “go- contracts, after the carpet maker 2015. profitable and high animal welfare to”. announced it would move away from Shipping rates have registered a minor lift, future for fine wool. One example was Allbirds, the merino synthetic products in favour of wool and largely related to the increase in shipping demand Such a breakthrough was huge as wool shoe company co-founded by former natural fibres. worldwide since lockdown restrictions began to it allowed fine wool flocks to thrive on All Whites football skipper Tim Brown When merino clothing company be eased. Mills are reporting good local demand farms that had traditionally been used in 2014 and now estimated to be worth Icebreaker was first launched in 1995, for framing timber, which has led to a minor for strong wool production, he said. about $2 billion. synthetics “absolutely dominated” the increase in structural log prices. Fine wool fetched about $20/kg under There was a huge opportunity for New active outdoors clothing market. More mills are moving product offshore too as contract, while strong wool was $1-$2. Zealand. People said there was “no way back” the likes of the US experience large-scale timber Prospects were exciting for a People were taking more interest for wool, but not only did it come back shortages from mill closures and log harvesting multipurpose animal with high value in what they were consuming, were but it stormed the market. issues there. wool and meat. more discerning and were thinking Traditional suiting markets had been environmentally. hit but consumers still wanted natural NZM had entered a partnership with

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Waikato Bay of Plenty harness at Cambridge Thursday Jetbet 5 TAB Doubles 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 Trebles 1-2-3, 4-5-6 8-9-10 Quaddies 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 P6 5-10 Selections 2 Shannon Bint-Popplewell 6.11 2 07s04 Flying Taine (Fr) 2 N Chilcott 5 35s00 Carse O Fern Cully (Fr) 5 D Ferguson (J) 9 52069 One Over Da Son (20) 1 Race 1: TARUKENGA, STRENGTH OF HEART, 3 1 Gaz Man (Fr) 3 D Ferguson (J) 6 8 Little Gem (Fr) 6 (J) 10 02s51 Presidential Jewel (20) 2 $8000, non-winners 3yo+. mobile, 2200m 4 416s9 Locksmith (Fr) 4 7 4857s New Frontier (Fr) 7 F Schumacher (J) DEMOLITION MAN 1 622s2 New York Minute (Fr) 1 A Harrison (J) 5 86s10 Majestic Harry (Fr) 5 M Teaz 8 306s4 Fleeting Major (Fr) 8 K Marshall 11 42241 She Reigns (35) U1 D Ferguson (J) Race 2: NICE VINTAGE, NEW YORK MINUTE, CARRERA LUCIA 2 76s7 Sky Full Of Stars (Fr) 2 6 6s403 Caitlin’s Surprise (Fr) 6 A Harrison (J) 9 7s752 The Banker (Fr) U1 D Butcher Race 3: DOWN THE HATCH, BETTOR GET IT ON, 3 4s205 Hezashadowplaya (Fr) 3 P Ferguson 7 70760 Griffins Hall (Fr) U1 P Ferguson 10 46s60 Patagonian Princess (Fr) U2 9 Join The Breeders Pace 9.10 DELMA CRAZE 4 s6267 Signseeldeliver (Fr) 4 D Ferguson (J) 8 27901 Isaac H (Fr) U2 A Harrison (J) $8000, r55-r58,r59 w/c. mobile, 2200m Race 4: MAJESTIC HARRY, ISAAC H, EXPENSIVE CRUMPET 5 s3645 Suidelike Major (Fr) 5 9 6100s Reign (Fr) U3 A Neal 1 17s91 High Point (Fr) 1 D Ferguson (J) Race 5: RUBY BABY, SARANDON, PLATINUM 6 9 Dynamite Dez (Fr) 6 K Marshall 10 70076 Liaison (Fr) U4 7 Dunstan Horse Feeds Pace 8.22 2 25373 Racketeers Boy (Fr) 2 D Butcher 7 Zoe (Fr) 7 (J) 11 s8060 As Free As Air (Fr) U5 M W White Race 6: FLEETING MAJOR, SUPER ACTOR, NEW FRONTIER $8000, r59-r69. mobile, 2200m 3 61s70 Lincoln Moment (Fr) 3 K Marshall 8 9663s Scottish Poacher (Fr) 8 M W White 12 49s98 Madeakillin (Fr) U6 F Schumacher (J) Race 7: AMERICAN ME, ACE STRIKE, SMOKEN SHAZZA 1 386s0 Ace Strike (Fr) 1 4 1s848 Emmber (Fr) 4 M W White 9 87s6 Carrera Lucia (Fr) 21 D Butcher Race 8: SHE REIGNS, LADY BE GOOD, ONE OVER DA SON 2 s3446 Mach Little Soaky (Fr) 2 M W White 5 48s40 Mac’s Tomado (Fr) 5 F Schumacher (J) 10 23s5 Nice Vintage (Fr) 22 N Chilcott 5 Tfs Horse Transport Pace 7.32 Race 9: ROUGH AND READY, PRINCESS JESSIE, EMMBER 3 18820 J Bee (Fr) 3 D Butcher 6 13204 All Yours (Fr) 6 T Mitchell 11 3 Pull The Other Leg (Fr) 23 T Mitchell $8000, 3yo+ r52-r54. mobile, 2200m Race 10: CLASSEY ROBIN, PETER FORSBERG, SUNSET RED 4 91s45 Smoken Shazza (Fr) 4 K Marshall 7 59s50 Princess Jessie (Fr) 7 3 Bo & Co Electrical Pace 6.38 1 116P7 Lagertha (Fr) 1 5 1Ps50 Eastanbull (Fr) 5 A Neal 8 635s2 Eagle Watch (Fr) 8 2 170s0 Brydon Earl (Fr) 2 6 74s09 The Kapiti Express (Fr) 6 P Ferguson 9 42019 Count Landeck (Fr) 21 P Ferguson 1 Clubhouse Open 7 Days Trot 5.44 $8000, 3yo+ r48-r51. mobile, 2200m 3 8991s Sarandon (Fr) 3 7 47s74 American Me (Fr) 7 D Ferguson (J) 10 1s655 Rough And Ready (Fr) 22 A Harrison (J) $8000, non-winners & r41-r46 special handi- 1 47603 Lynton Creek (Fr) 1 D Butcher 4 P8s96 Armed Reactor (Fr) 4 P Ferguson 8 6s212 Young Conqueror (Fr) 8 A Harrison (J) 11 35016 Bodrum Boy (Fr) 23 S McCaffrey cap stand, 2200m 2 71 La Bet (Fr) 2 5 351s0 Platinum (Fr) 5 9 349s7 Jack Tar (Fr) 21 F Schumacher (J) 3 00580 Delma Craze (Fr) 3 6 s8s42 Ohoka Achilles (Fr) 6 10 3s273 About Turn (Fr) 22 10 Oktoberfest, 3rd Oct. Pace 9.34 1 P Cyber Attack (Fr) 1 4 26s05 Onedin Punter (Fr) 4 7 53260 Ruby Baby (Fr) 7 S Abernethy $8000, r40-r47. mobile, 2200m 2 s3522 Demolition Man (Fr) 2 M W White 5 87482 Brookies Jaffa (Fr) 5 P Ferguson 8 1 El Questro (Fr) 8 D Ferguson (J) 8 Betavet Trot 8.46 3 22036 Strength Of Heart (Fr) 3 D Butcher 6 s08s8 Cotton Socks (Fr) 6 9 1 Kango (Fr) 21 D Butcher 1 72429 Unfinished Business (Fr) 1 P Ferguson 4 8 Melanie Adams (Fr) 4 D Ferguson (J) $8000, r51-r71 discretionary handicap stand, 2 61354 Sunset Red (Fr) 2 D Ferguson (J) 7 86s08 Port Delight (Fr) 7 M W White 10 155s0 McDaknife (Fr) 22 2200m 5 03 Ivegotbills (Fr) 5 N Chilcott 8 30s43 Down The Hatch (Fr) 8 11 33104 The Greenkeeper (Fr) U1 T Mitchell 3 57s56 Veneto (Fr) 3 (J) 6 7 Alana (Fr) 6 L Chin 9 9667s Bettor Get It On (Fr) 21 1 85624 Fira (Fr) 1 T Mitchell 4 894s7 Carse O Fern Tom (Fr) 4 M W White 7 8 I Got Music (Fr) 7 K Marshall 10 17 Meetmeinsorrento (Fr) 22 D Ferguson (J) 6 Glasshouse Prop. Mgmt Pace 7.58 2 57688 Safrakova (Fr) 2 L Chin 5 71682 Maria Kirilenko (Fr) 5 8 D4s34 Buller Whitebait (Fr) 8 T Mitchell 3 50303 Still Eyre (Fr) 3 P Ferguson 6 8s070 Comedy Act (Fr) 6 F Schumacher (J) 9 70s55 Tarukenga (Fr) 9 M Teaz 4 McMillan Equine Feeds Trot 7.07 $8000, non-winners 3yo+. mobile, 2200m 4 D76s9 Grey Stoke (Fr) U1 7 s3623 Itsthefinalcountdown (Fr) 7 K Marshall 10 090s6 My Royal Roxy (30) 1 P Ferguson 1 4 Thee Old Bomb (Fr) 1 M W White 5 1Ps00 Harry H (Fr) U2 8 82437 Express Play (Fr) 8 T Mitchell 11 5s807 Rave Nation (30) 2 F Schumacher (J) $8000, 3yo+ r47-r50,r52-r53 w/c stand, 2 67083 Super Actor (Fr) 2 P Ferguson 6 27537 Tears Of Joy (10) 1 9 85s80 Classey Robin (Fr) 21 12 55980 Majestic Stride (30) U1 2200m 3 Six Times A Lady (Fr) 3 7 73s51 Lady Be Good (10) 2 10 s5948 Sarabi (Fr) 22 A Harrison (J) 13 44565 The Last Gamble (30) U2 D Moore 1 s9072 Expensive Crumpet (Fr) 1 D Butcher 4 39 Monkee Around (Fr) 4 T Mitchell 8 s9377 Lukyanova (10) 3 11 36095 Peter Forsberg (Fr) 23

Invercargill harness at Ascot Park Thursday Jetbet 7 TAB Doubles 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 Trebles 1-2-3, 4-5-6 8-9-10 Quaddies 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 P6 5-10 Selections 12 54261 Robo Trouble (Fr) 12 E Barron (J) 4 McKnight & Brown Pace 2.19 3 0 Big Bay (Fr) 3 B Williamson 9 Brendan Franks Farrier Trot 4.28 Race 1: JASMINE JACCKA, ARDEE TROUBLE, 13 10 Postgrad Success (Fr) 13 N Williamson 4 5s454 Leconte (Fr) 4 C Ferguson 14 83002 Miss Bamboocha (Fr) U1 M Hurrell (J) $7500, r40-r45. mobile, 2200m 5 P648 Alexis Rocket (Fr) 5 B Orange $9500, r51-r100 special handicap stand, THE PEAKY BLINDER 15 01078 Mr Olympus (Fr) U2 R McIlwrick 1 08580 Tad Lincoln (Fr) 1 A Armour 6 70s46 Scotlynn Beach Boy (Fr) 6 R Close 2700m Race 2: RIDE IN A CONCORDE, WATTLEBANK LASS, 2 05336 Shot In The Dark (Fr) 2 7 Don Coyote (Fr) 7 N Williamson 1 50553 Zoned Scarlett (Fr) 1 B Orange LIFES A BEACH 2 M. Toretto Photo. Pace 1.08 3 0776s Bonnie Boy (Fr) 3 S Ottley 8 60598 Mac Attack (Fr) 8 K Barclay 2 07501 In Sequence (Fr) U1 M Hurrell (J) Race 3: RACING MINISTER, VON ART, BOILOVER $10,000, non-winners 3yo+ f&m. mobile, 4 22444 Jabali (Fr) 4 S O’Reilly (J) 9 3s32 Shards Fury (Fr) 21 B Barclay 3 43271 Rydgemont Milly (10) 1 J Morrison (J) Race 4: SWIFT ROBYN, SHOT IN THE DARK, 2200m 5 75090 Lady’s Lass (Fr) 5 T Robertson MIGHTY GEORGE 6 44955 Mighty George (Fr) 6 E Barron (J) 7 Regent Car Court Pace 3.36 4 55314 Spotlight The Valley (10) 2 S Ottley 1 22075 Ride In A Concorde (Fr) 1 K Barclay Race 5: OHOKA BANDIT, FIREFOREFIDDLE, BRAEVIEW KELLY 7 26812 To Ri Caitlin (Fr) 7 M Hurrell (J) $11,000, r60-r100 special handicap stand, 5 21s31 Christmas Babe (10) 3 B Williamson 2 2 Roll With Eunice (Fr) 2 B Barclay 8 88307 Major Menace (Fr) 8 (J) 2700m 6 890sP Whatwillbeewillbee (10) U1 B Norman Race 6: PETREA BROMAC, LECONTE, SCOTLYNN BEACH BOY 3 57223 Wattlebank Lass (Fr) 3 P Hunter 9 20720 Frank The Tank (Fr) 21 B Orange Race 7: BURNHAM BOY, PRODIGAL GUINNESS, 4 Dont Lie To Me (Fr) 4 S Ottley 10 66s76 Swift Robyn (Fr) U1 K Tomlinson (J) 1 11555 Prodigal Guinness (Fr) 1 B Orange 7 36752 Kiwi Crusher (10) U2 B Barclay ROCKNROLL KING 5 42 Mary Robyn (Fr) 5 B Orange 2 6888s Sagwitch (Fr) 2 M Hurrell (J) 8 37282 King Cassidy (10) U3 S Tomlinson (J) Race 8: WOLF WEST, MISS IMPRESSION, MY MATE BEN 6 78s73 Santeria (Fr) 6 A Armour 5 Harness Ownership Pace 2.44 3 32222 Rocknroll King (Fr) 3 M Williamson 9 57284 Humble Ladd (30) U1 M Williamson Race 9: CHRISTMAS BABE, HUMBLE LADD, 7 233 Jonique (Fr) 7 M Hurrell (J) $8500, 3yo+ r46-r50. mobile, 2200m 4 49367 Betterthanbrie (Fr) 4 K Barclay 10 7s22s Dark Horse (50) U1 N Williamson ZONED SCARLETT 8 60000 Shadzee (Fr) 8 R McIlwrick 5 61s76 I’m Trouble (Fr) 5 R McIlwrick 9 47s Lifes A Beach (Fr) 21 S Tomlinson (J) 1 80750 My Georgie Boy (Fr) 1 P Hunter 6 212s1 Burlington (15) 1 S McNally Race 10: FLEETMASTER, WHO’S SMOKIN, FREDDIESAM 2 88000 The Night Watchman (Fr) 2 N Williamson 10 Forklifts NZ Pace 4.53 10 08000 Kennington Girl (Fr) U1 T Robertson 7 s1235 Burnham Boy (15) 2 E Barron (J) 3 72180 Kagee VC (Fr) 3 J Morrison (J) 8 348s4 Lawrence (15) 3 B Barclay $8500, 3yo+ r51-r54,r55 w/c. mobile, 2200m 3 E H Ball Itm Pace 1.43 4 0s866 Dallas Grimes (Fr) 4 B Barclay 1 Burgess Masonry Trot 12.36 5 76353 Matrika (Fr) 5 K Barclay 9 73203 Born To Boogie (15) 4 N Williamson 1 551s Ariella (Fr) 1 R Close $8000, r40-r50, w/c stand, 2200m $8000, non-winners mr40 to mr42. mobile, 6 98320 Ohoka Bandit (Fr) 6 S O’Reilly (J) 10 4s151 Robyns Playboy (25) 1 C Ferguson 2 75s81 Brightest Moment (Fr) 2 M Hurrell (J) 2200m 11 335s9 Vintage Cheddar (35) 1 B Williamson 1 78316 South Park (Fr) 1 P Hunter 7 88298 Iwanadancewitsumbody (Fr) 7 K Larsen 3 50s87 Art Courage (Fr) 3 B Orange 8 42629 Changearound (Fr) 8 S Ottley 2 85004 Miss Jessica (Fr) 2 T Robertson 1 6486s Handsome Harry (Fr) 1 S McNally 4 53439 Better Galleon (Fr) 4 J Morrison (J) 9 43422 Annie Fitz (Fr) 21 C Ferguson 8 Lazarus Pace 4.02 3 98409 Sage Trouble (Fr) 3 K Tomlinson (J) 2 569s7 The Naenae Express (Fr) 2 N Williamson 5 3491 Who’s Smokin (Fr) 5 M Williamson 10 122 Braeview Kelly (Fr) 22 B Orange $9000, r55-r58. mobile, 2200m 4 803s6 Pat The Monkey (Fr) 4 B Orange 3 920s5 Boilover (Fr) 3 B Orange 11 67808 Fireforefiddle (Fr) 23 M Williamson 6 045s4 Freddiesam (Fr) 6 (J) 5 900s0 The Night Sweats (Fr) 5 S Tomlinson (J) 4 43343 Racing Minister (Fr) 4 J Morrison (J) 1 90959 Miss Mucho (Fr) 1 B Barclay 7 99s44 Ultimate Sassenach (Fr) 7 B Williamson 5 36s79 Extreme Robyn (Fr) 5 M Williamson 2 46983 Franco Huntington (Fr) 2 R McIlwrick 6 0s400 Ardee Trouble (Fr) 6 S McNally 6 Harness Awards 26 Sep. Pace 3.10 8 42800 Bardot (Fr) 8 G Lee 7 86005 Cuddly Trouble (Fr) 7 C Ferguson 6 30034 Art Profile (Fr) 6 M Hurrell (J) 3 32214 My Mate Ben (Fr) 3 B Orange 9 s0681 Fleetmaster (Fr) 21 S Ottley 8 97595 Svelt (Fr) 8 A Armour 7 48686 A Rocknroll Maid (Fr) 7 (J) $10,000, non-winners mr45 to mr50. mobile, 4 s6521 Toby O’Gara (Fr) 4 N Williamson 9 P0783 The Peaky Blinder (Fr) 9 S Ottley 8 86836 Von Art (Fr) 8 C Ferguson 2200m 5 81554 Wecandream (Fr) 5 B Williamson 10 38187 Opawa Mach (Fr) 22 N Williamson 10 P2528 Davey Mac (Fr) 10 M Williamson 9 87s00 Mach O’Melley (Fr) 21 R McIlwrick 1 75206 Lynryd Skynryd (Fr) 1 S Tomlinson (J) 6 12209 Wolf West (Fr) 6 M Williamson 11 0s568 Laterintheday (Fr) 23 S O’Reilly (J) 11 7042 Jasmine Jaccka (Em1) (Fr) 11 B Barclay 10 0348s Sly Tricks (Fr) 22 A Armour 2 660s2 Petrea Bromac (Fr) 2 M Williamson 7 4s313 Miss Impression (Fr) 7 J Morrison (J) 12 12 Maximus Prost (Fr) 24 B Barclay

Christchurch greys at Addington Thursday Jetbet 9 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 Q. 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 PL6 7-12 Selections 2 Happy B'day J. McInerney 4.43 7 13421 Wildebeest 17.07 Ashley Bradshaw 4 76148 Goldstar Mauney 30.00 S & B Evans 10 Zambora Brockie @ Stud 7.42 Race 1: SQUILLIONAIRE, CALM INFERNO, HANKENSTEIN 8 77713 Sozin’s Empire 17.17 John McInerney 5 12246 Opawa Cutie 30.29 J & D Fahey $2035, C3, 295m EMERGENCY: $4620, C2, distance, 732m Race 2: EDGE OF REASON, HOMEBUSH GAMBLER, 6 51774 Longshanks 30.34 Ashley Bradshaw 1 51322 Lakota Kohana nwtd Heather Cairns 9 24188 Fast Angel 17.26 Calum Weir 7 14343 New Note 30.23 J & D Fahey 1 45264 Goldstar Sydney nwtd S & B Evans OPHIRA BALE 2 83561 Homebush Poppy 17.52 John McInerney 8 42177 Opawa Slick 30.17 J & D Fahey 2 63423 Black Stockings nwtd Ashley Bradshaw Race 3: SPEEDY BOSS, OUR DAZZEL, FIDGETY FEET 3 1111 Edge Of Reason 17.19 Rosemary Blackburn 5 Thursday Place Pick Sprint 5.36 EMERGENCIES: 3 13133 Famous Lee nwtd S & B Evans Race 4: WILDEBEEST, SHE’S FOR US, BECK ELEVEN 4 64123 Gotcha Popeye 17.41 Calum Weir $2860, C5, 295m 9 54467 Xabil Bale 30.03 Craig Roberts 4 26644 Classy Witch 43.71 Garry Cleeve Race 5: HORSE RANGE JIM, OAKMONT, 5 32155 Mulberry Sox 17.35 Corey Steele 10 17547 Queena Bale 30.20 Craig Roberts 5 57316 Goldstar Spook nwtd S & B Evans SUPER OVER DRAMA 6 52111 Homebush Gambler 17.19 John McInerney 1 56365 Culvie Ness 17.22 Hart & Taylor 6 11237 Gem 43.40 J & D Fahey 2 16618 Lisa’s Boy 17.24 Ray Casey Race 6: GOLDSTAR YANKEE, OPAWA HOP, MACADOODLE 7 72571 Prince Rohit 17.47 John McInerney 8 Cant. Grey. OTB Maiden 6.48 7 25414 Goldstar Truman nwtd S & B Evans 3 12163 Super Over Drama 17.12 S & B Evans Race 7: OPAWA TODDY, OSTER BALE, NEW NOTE 8 74333 Ophira Bale 17.16 Matt Roberts 8 45367 Opawa Hilary 43.07 J & D Fahey 4 23141 Oakmont 17.04 Daniel Lane $5500, C0, final, 520m Race 8: BEST BALL, LA ROCHELLE, OPAWA GIRLS GET EMERGENCIES: 5 32317 Mohican Run 17.13 Corey Steele 1 2 Flappable nwtd J & D Fahey 11 Christchurch Casino Sprint 8.07 Race 9: BIG TIME BRIE, BIG TIME VEGAS, BIG TIME ELSA 9 11265 Crystal Candy 17.49 John McInerney 10 56352 Know Majority 17.20 Garry Cleeve 6 57133 Country Gent 17.28 Ashley Bradshaw 2 1 Penalty Drop 30.87 Daniel Lane $2860, C5, 295m Race 10: GEM, FAMOUS LEE, OPAWA HILARY 7 22248 Mitcham Magic 17.23 John McInerney 3 23 Opawa Nigel nwtd Robin Wales 1 11251 Honey Lantree 17.24 Calum Weir Race 11: HONEY LANTREE, EVER RESTED, ARCHIE JOHN HILL 8 s4511 Horse Range Jim 17.06 Craig Roberts 3 Suck It Up Ltd Sprint 5.02 4 64371 Opawa Girls Get 30.45 Robin Wales 2 28236 Just Izzy 17.19 Bruce Dann Race 12: GOLDSTAR MAJOR, FLORA DORA, EMERGENCY: $2390, C4, 295m 5 31 La Rochelle 30.41 Jason Dunn 3 34158 Know Baby 17.27 Garry Cleeve MAN OF LETTERS 9 24188 Fast Angel 17.26 Calum Weir 6 25 Goldstar Journey nwtd S & B Evans 1 31877 Our Dazzel 17.00 Robin Wales 4 36177 Shaw Lee 17.10 J M McCook 7 324 Diamond Crusade nwtd Malcolm Grant 5 81581 Mitcham Usain 17.21 John McInerney 2 32184 Homebush Ariana 17.21 John McInerney 6 Kolorful Kanvas Stakes 5.58 8 1 Best Ball 30.55 Daniel Lane 6 55731 Platinum Paisley 17.08 Jason Dunn 3 22434 Fidgety Feet 17.21 J M McCook $3325, C3, 520m EMERGENCIES: 7 42352 Ever Rested 17.01 Ashley Bradshaw 4 42122 St Andrews 17.33 Daniel Lane 9 31 Opawa Sandridge 30.44 Robin Wales 8 61526 Archie John Hill 16.99 J & D Fahey 5 37625 Speedy Boss 17.05 J & D Fahey 1 38464 Beret Girl 30.27 J & D Fahey 2 36512 Goldstar Yankee 30.22 S & B Evans 10 311 Humbling 30.39 J & D Fahey EMERGENCY: 6 63338 Mitcham Becky 17.22 Corey Steele 9 24188 Fast Angel 17.26 Calum Weir 1 christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz 4.20 7 12175 Smash Achiever 17.15 Malcolm Grant 3 62221 Macadoodle 30.35 J & D Fahey 4 33335 Darla Bale 30.24 Craig Roberts 9 The Fitz New Zealand Oaks 7. 16 $2390, C4, 295m 8 23513 Opa’s Mate 17.41 Ray Casey 12 Livamol Sprint 8.33 EMERGENCIES: 5 36655 Opawa Hop 30.01 J & D Fahey $45,000, Group 1, SPECA, final, 520m 1 48247 Calm Inferno 17.19 Bruce Dann $2390, C4, 295m 9 21776 Tremonti 17.28 Bruce Dann 6 21372 Troublesome Kev 30.34 J M McCook 1 F3571 Big Time Maple 30.87 Lisa Cole 2 57331 Memoir 17.30 Dylan Voyce 10 58188 Homebush Alexei 17.14 John McInerney 7 66366 Opawa Nova 30.35 J & D Fahey 2 32122 Bigtime Daisy nwtd Lisa Cole 1 56264 Goldstar Major 17.24 S & B Evans 2 63571 Man Of Letters 17.19 Alison Lee 3 21753 Homebush Monkey 17.38 John McInerney 8 55116 Miss Adobe 30.39 Matt Roberts 3 11582 Big Time Elsa nwtd Lisa Cole 4 17834 Amuri Magic 17.28 John McInerney 4 Kaisa Earthworks 0272073323 5.19 EMERGENCY: 3 62414 Mitcham Sam 17.28 John McInerney 4 46132 Nova Willow nwtd Lisa Cole 4 48661 Homebush Caesar 17.26 John McInerney 5 22843 Squillionaire nwtd Calum Weir $2860, C5, 295m 9 17547 Queena Bale 30.20 Craig Roberts 5 73731 Big Time Vegas 30.21 Lisa Cole 6 41642 Smash Wild 17.07 Malcolm Grant 5 12858 Flora Dora 17.06 Daniel Lane 1 81514 Special As 17.21 J M McCook 7 Active Elec. C'church Stakes 6.21 6 47412 Jilliby Litsa nwtd Lisa Cole 6 33181 Tearaway Tara 17.33 J M McCook 7 73613 Know Debt 17.17 Garry Cleeve 2 36517 Ezra Blueblood 17.31 John McInerney 7 46121 Big Time Brie 30.24 Lisa Cole 7 84252 Smash Over 17.26 Malcolm Grant $4030, C3/4, 520m 8 13754 Hankenstein 17.19 Ashley Bradshaw 3 12365 Starburst George 17.21 Malcolm Grant 8 34181 Big Time Lantao 30.40 Lisa Cole 8 24731 Hendrix Bale 17.32 Craig Roberts EMERGENCIES: 4 28244 She’s For Us 17.23 Matt Roberts 1 72223 Opawa Toddy 30.18 J & D Fahey EMERGENCIES: EMERGENCIES: 9 21776 Tremonti 17.28 Bruce Dann 5 13612 Beck Eleven 17.04 Lisa Waretini 2 53325 Oster Bale 30.07 Craig Roberts 9 63423 Black Stockings 30.56 Ashley Bradshaw 9 21776 Tremonti 17.28 Bruce Dann 10 18745 King Toliman 17.06 Daniel Roberts 6 14374 Chanyaka 17.20 Bruce Dann 3 22161 Curly Bill 30.47 Michael Dempsey 10 17273 Big Time Gina nwtd Lisa Cole 10 87727 Amuri George 17.23 John McInerney Legend: T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. M – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider. TV – Featured on Trackside TV. 24 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Double to skipper Hall as Maguire ‘withdrawn’

FOOTBALL United and the player, I have made this decision in the best Riverina go 10 on the trot LONDON — Harry Maguire interests of all parties and with was withdrawn from the England consideration of the impact on our FOOTBALL squad today by coach Gareth preparations for next week.” WOMEN’S LEAGUE Southgate following his conviction Maguire has made 26 for assault at a trial in Greece, appearances for England, who TWO first-half goals by skipper Lizzie Hall set P W D L F A Pts hours after being selected for two play Iceland on September 5 and table-toppers Riverina on the road to victory over Riverina AFC 10 10 0 0 58 6 30 upcoming matches. Denmark three days later in the Gisborne Girls’ High School in women’s football on Gisborne United 9 8 0 1 50 2 24 Southgate had included the UEFA Nations League. Sunday. Campion College 9 4 2 3 22 24 14 Manchester United captain in his Maguire’s United teammate, Grace Levy added another goal in the second Bohemians 10 3 0 7 13 26 9 team after backing the defender’s 18-year-old forward Mason half for a 3-0 win that gaive Riverina their 10th Gis. Girls’ High 10 1 2 7 10 47 5 version of events and receiving an Greenwood, has been brought into consecutive win and kept them six points ahead of Marist Thistle 10 1 0 9 5 53 3 apology for being detained after a the senior squad for the first time. second-placed Gisborne United, who beat Bohemians brawl last week while on vacation Manchester City playmaker 8-0. Both games were at Harry Barker Reserve. on the island of Mykonos. Phil Foden and Leeds defensive Gisborne United have a game in hand and are completing her hat-trick — scored second-half goals But Southgate made the midfielder Kalvin Phillips also the only team with a realistic chance of catching for the 8-0 win. about-turn after the world’s most earned first call-ups. Riverina. Bohemians fought hard throughout but United’s expensive defender was handed a Maguire was arrested, along Gisborne Laundry Services Riverina have close-passing game cut through the defence time and 21-month suspended sentence. with brother Joe and friend the maximum 30 points from 10 games. Heavy again. Maguire, who was not present Christopher Sharman, after a Equipment Services United have 24 from nine, and Campion looked confident in their 5-0 win against at the trial on the island of Syros, brawl in which two police officers the best of the rest are Campion College, with 14 a depleted Marist Thistle side. Goals from Miah was found guilty of assault, were allegedly assaulted on from nine. Bohemians have nine points, Gisborne Somerton, Elizabeth Briant and Sofia Zame gave the swearing in public and attempting Mykonos. to bribe a police officer. Joe Maguire was found guilty Girls’ High five and Tatapouri Marist Thistle three. students a 3-0 halftime lead on their home ground. “In light of this evening’s of repeated bodily harm, violence United were quick to stamp their authority on Zame and Lucy Allan completed the scoring in the developments, I can confirm I against public employees and the game against Bohemians, scoring four goals in second half. have withdrawn Harry Maguire attempted bribery. the first 25 minutes — two from Chelsea Simpson The big game this Sunday is the top-of-the-table from the England squad for Sharman was found guilty and two from Claire Bayliss. Kayley Knight added clash between Riverina and United at Harry Barker the matches against Iceland of insult, repeated bodily harm another in the 39th minute for a halftime score of Reserve. Campion play Bohemians at Anzac Park. and Denmark,” Southgate said. and violence against public 5-0. Both games start at 10.30am. The Girls’ High-Marist “Having spoken to Manchester employees. — AP Tessa McDonald, Sarah Graham and Simpson — Thistle game has been postponed. THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY SUDOKU Thursday, August 27, 2020 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kayla Ewell, 35; Aaron Paul, 41; Sarah Chalke, 44; Chandra Wilson, 51. Happy Birthday: SUDOKU is a logic puzzle made Slow down. Keep your plans moving at a steady and doable pace. Your reliability will make a difference this year when it comes to progress and up of 81 squares on a 9x9 grid. advancement. Stretch your mind, learn new skills and be open to trying To solve the puzzle, each row, something different. Observing, listening and taking direction will help you win column and 3x3 grid within the favors and discover how to get your way. Your numbers are 7, 13, 26, 29, 31, larger grid must end up containing 38, 44. each number from 1 to 9, and ARIES (March 21-April 19): each number can only appear Complete what you start before you move on to something new. Don't let once in a row, column or box. emotions interfere with your progress. It's up to you to avoid confrontations. If you refuse to argue, you will spare yourself grief. Stick to your plan. 2 stars A sudoku grid has a single TAURUS (April 20-May 20): unique solution, which can be Time is on your side. Don't feel the need to accommodate someone reached without using guesswork. pressuring you to make a snap decision. The uncertainty you offer will SOlUTiOn in nexT pUblicATiOn. buy you time to gather pertinent information to ensure you make the right decision. Romance is featured. 5 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your opinions to yourself. The less you let others know about you or your beliefs, the better. Gather information that will help you assess the relationships you have with your colleagues, friends and neighbors. Leave DOUBLE CROSSWORD No 11,077 nothing to chance. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): CRYPTIC CLUES Look for inancial opportunities, and don't be afraid to do things differently. What you learn from people who are different from you will be helpful. Focus ACROSS DOWN on the positive and be willing to compromise, and help will be offered. Romance is encouraged. 3 stars 1. In sleep I concocted a 2. This could produce the LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): story of heroism (4) start of the prelude with Look for the good in every situation, and you will be an inspiration to others. 8. When he’s abroad your air of note (10) Base a partnership you are considering on honesty, integrity and equality. capital may be in 3. Smart, tailless little Joint ventures will work only if fair play is involved. Don't get caught in jeopardy! (4-6) bird (4) someone else's ight. 5 stars 9. Lack of movement in 4. A drive to become VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): battle.... (8) diversified (6) Be rational. If you let your emotions take over, you will make poor decisions. 10. ....so he entertains the 5 & 12 Ac. Volte-face, Put more emphasis on the pastimes and people who make you happy. army (4) mentally Aim to lower stress by dismissing no-win situations. Distance yourself from 12. See 5 Down speaking (6,2,4) manipulative people. 2 stars 14. Returning cane to 6. Broadcasting about the LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): back-street establishes melody (2,3,3) Take care of matters that others have ignored. Make what you do a priority, 7. Pluck - that’s what is and focus on what will help you excel. Refuse to let others put demands on the law! (6) needed on icy roads (4) you without offering something substantial in return. Pick up the pace. 4 stars 15 & 17Ac. It’s 11. What rate-fixers SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): commendable to extol a do? (3,3,4) Ask for help, and you will get what you want. Don't sit back when progress local notability (12) 13. Begin what I said about depends on what you do. Schedule something special for you and someone 18. Endless danger for one the restaurant! (8) you love, and it will encourage a closer bond. Personal growth and of the little folk (4) 16. He takes an artistic enlightenment are featured. 3 stars 19. Not appearing in delight in eating out (6) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): unusually cheap 17. Communist at present Prepare for the unexpected. You'll have to be quick on your feet if you want to memorial (8) making a come-back - avoid a situation riddled with uncertainty. You are ready to do your own thing, 21. Payment that is made that’s a remarkable so don't saddle yourself with someone's responsibilities. 3 stars SOLUTIONS TO for a colony (10) thing (6) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Quick Crossword answers 22. Part of the play, we Go after your dreams. Take advantage of an offer that can help you get PUZZLE 11,076 18. Staff appointment (4) also fit the large grid hear, is not without 20. Drinks required for little ahead. Refuse to get involved in a no-win situation. Arguing is a waste of QUICK spectators (4) ones (4) time. Wheel and deal to come out on top. 3 stars Across: 7 Humid; 8 Grounds; 9 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Extreme; 10 Grand; 12 QUICK CLUES Don't get caught in a backlog of paperwork. Take care of responsibilities and Prospectus; 15 Transgress; 18 red-tape issues. Find a way to give back to a cause or your community. What Cover; 19 Footpad; 21 Finical; ACROSS DOWN you offer will boost your reputation as well as your conidence. 3 stars 22 Stern. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Down: 1 Phlegmatic; 2 Smite; 3 1. Additional (4) 2. Lawful (10) Take hold of whatever situation you ind yourself in, and you will gain the Idle; 4 Egress; 5 Congress; 6 8. Commotion (10) 3. Cease (4) respect of your peers. A personal change will turn out better than anticipated Unearth; 11 Despondent; 13 9. Administer (8) 4. Fawn (6) and help bring you closer to someone you love. Romance is on the rise. 4 Restrict; 14 Carving; 16 Ruffle; 5. Excellent (6) stars 17 Speed; 20 Oust. 10. Egg-shaped (4) Birthday Baby: CRYPTIC 12. Agile (6) 6. Determined (8) You are persuasive, smart and charming. You are intuitive and opportunistic. Across: 7 Repel; 8 Process; 9 14. Contusion (6) 7. Soft wood (4) Notable; 10 Strip; 12 Candidates; 11. Favourable (10) 15 Lawn mowers; 18 Satyr; 19 15. Fondle (6) 13. Respite (8) Omnibus; 21 Stencil; 22 Caste. 17. Vinegary (6) Down: 1 Trunk-calls; 2 Spots; 3 16. Sailor’s 18. Exploit (4) song (6) STAR RATINGS Club; 4 Spread; 5 Consider; 6 FIVE STARS: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold. Secrets; 11 Past-master; 13 19. Supplement (8) 17. Bearing (6) FOUR STARS: You can pretty much do as you please. It’s a good time to start new projects. Arms race; 14 Swathed; 16 21. Container (10) 18. Solid (4) THREE STARS: If you focus your efforts, you will reach your goals. Wholly; 17 Abase; 20 Nice. TWO STARS: You can accomplish a lot, but don’t rely on others for help. 22. Twilight (4) 20. Require (4) ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts. Work behind the scenes or read a good book. The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 SPORT 25 SPORTS DRAWS

Gisborne Fun Football 5v5 Green Machines; WP 12, St Mary’s — 1pm: The Oval, Pirates v Ngatapa (ref Buttercups v Manutuke Manu Toa FOOTBALL Championship 1, 8.15am: WP 11, Firebirds v Makauri Dragons; WP 8, Te Aaron Brown). Byes: Elgin Speedsters, Waikirikiri Wainui Crusaders v Eastland Vets Wharau Strikers v Awapuni Wildcats; WP 2pm: Tapuae, Tapuae v YMP (ref TBC). Kowhai. Pacific Premiership, SATURDAY, Ngatapa Tornado Wolves; WP 8, Wainui 5, Kaiti Takitimu v Makaraka Magpies; WP Bye: Wairoa Athletic. 9am: 4, Kaiti Kiwi v Uawa Iranui; 7, Te 2.30pm: Childers Road Reserve 1, Cobras v Central Vikings; WP 9, St Mary’s 11, Makaraka Magic v Makauri Dolphins. Hapara Tahi v Wainui Waves; 12, Eastland Gisborne Vehicle Testing Thistle v Fujitsu Comets v Te Hapara Excellers; WP 3, NETBALL Vets Ngatapa Stars v Muriwai Rangatahi. Maycenvale United AFC Premiers. Kaiti Horouta v Mangapapa Mist; WP Gisborne Mini Football 9v9 League, 10am: 4, St Marys v Te WHarau 3pm: St Leonards 1, Hastings, Western 2, Ormond Super Kicks v Mangapapa 9.30am: WP 21, Wainui Aces v Awapuni WEEK 4 of round 2 of PAK’’NSAVE Tuakana; 7, Te Hapara Rua v Waikirikiri Rangers Premiers v Heavy Equipment Floods. Tigers; WP 18, Kaiti Rangatira v Te Gisborne senior netball and Week 3 Poroporo; 12, Awapuni Silver Ferns v Te United. 9.15am: WP 1, St Mary’s Stormers v Wharau XLR8’s; WP 19, Eastland Vets of Future Ferns Years 5/6 at Victoria Wharau Tuahine. Te Wharau Kereru. Ngatapa Ninjas v Makauri Marauders; WP Domain on SATURDAY. All games are 11am: 4, Wainui Whirlwinds v Eastland Eastern League 1, SATURDAY, Bye: Central Defenders. 20, Ormond All Stars v Central Stags. 4-x-10-minute quarters. All cards run Vets Ngatapa Mystics; 7, Central Magic v 12.30pm: CRR 1, Thistle Reserves v 10.45am: WP 18, Mangapapa from the scorecard room. Jules to Central Pulse. Heavy Equipment Gisborne United. Gisborne Fun Football 5v5 Lightning v Central United; WP 19, control scorecard room for the day. 12pm: Makauri Magic v Mangapapa 2.30pm: Lytton 1, Lytton High School Championship 2, 8.15am: WP 10, Mangapapa Blizzards v Awapuni Jaguars; SENIORS — 9am: 2, Claydens Magic; 7, Horouta Wananga v Makaraka (1) v Sunshine Brewing Wainui Sharks. Wainui Cyclones v Central Zoomers; WP WP 20, St Mary’s Flash v Te Hapara Waikohu Masters v Tatapouri Sportsfit, Machines. GBHS (1) v Carpet Court Thistle 7, Wainui Colts v Central Seekers; WP High Flyers; WP 21, Wainui Avengers v (Shanan, Shay); 5, YMP Masters v Massive postponed. 5, Central Crushers v Central Stars; WP Makaraka Mustangs. Gisborne Fluid & Machinery HSOG INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY — 12, St Mary’s Asteroids v Mangapapa (Annie, Kez); 9, Tapuae v Gisborne Games to be played at the Gisborne Eastern League 2, SATURDAY, Twisters; WP 4, Kaiti Paoa v Eastland Vets HOCKEY Denture Clinic HSOG (Bex, Jess L). Girls’ High School courts. All games 12.30pm: Wainui 1, Wainui Reserves Ngatapa Hurricanes; WP 1, TKKM 2H v Standby: Cush. are 4-x-10-minute quarters. v Thistle Vintage; Campion College Makauri Cobras. POVERTY Bay club hockey, Women, 10am: 2, Horouta Taimana v Old Court Group A is the closest to the 1, Campion (1) v Coates Associates 9.15am: WP 2, Te Wharau Tuis v FRIDAY — 6.30pm: GMC Kowhai v GMC Girls Whangara (Bex, Kez); 5, Steve gymnasium. Court 1 is closest to the Wainui Demons; Harry Barker Reserve 2, Awapuni Leopards. Gold (Waituhi/Ngatapa). Craill Builder Ngatapa v GGHS Snr B entrance. Court 3 is on the far side. Gisborne Pro Roofing Bohemians v ITM SATURDAY — 12 noon: GMC Green v (Iri, Rochelle); 9, The Stingerz v Uawa Teams must exit immediately after Thistle; Nelson Park 1, Smash Palace Gisborne Mini Football 7v7 Amber Dental GGHS (1) (YMP/Paikea). Ngarangikahiwa (Lou, Tukaki). games are completed. Shockers v Heavy Equipment Services League 1, 9.45am: WP 13, Mangapapa 4.30pm: Ngatapa v Waituhi (GMC Standby: Annie. Teams for the following round must United (3). Landslides v Makauri Braves; WP 15, Kowhai/GMC Gold). 11am: 2, YMP Sunshine Brewery assemble at the designated area for 2.30pm: Anzac Park, Tatapouri Mangapapa Typhoons v Central Braves; 6pm: YMP v Paikea (GMC Green/ v Whangara OG (Cush, Shanan); 6, sign in. Bohemians v Wairoa Athletic AFC. Kaiti Kiwa v Eastland Vets Ngatapa GGHS). Claydens Waikohu Masters v Gisborne Teams can enter the courts to warm Rockets; WP 16, Wainui Breakers v Te Fluid & Machinery HSOG (Shay, Tessa); up on their court once the previous Women’s Eastern League, SUNDAY, Wharau Dynamos. Men, SATURDAY – 1.30pm: LOB 9, GGHS Jnr A v Thistle Storm (Phoenix, teams have left. 10.30am: HBR 1, Gisborne Laundry 11am: WP 15, Mangapapa Sizzlers v Masters v YMP 2 (LOB Fruits/YMP 1). Triesta); 10, Gisborne Glass Ngatapa v Games to be played at school: Services Riverina AFC v Heavy Te Hapara Soarers; WP 14, Wainui Bullz 3pm: LOB Fruits v YMP 1 (LOB Ritana Toa (Chiarn, Willow). Campion Blue v Campion Green (sec); Equipment Ladies United; Anzac Park, v St Mary’s Terminators; WP 17, Central Masters/YMP 2). Standby: Iri. Campion Marcellin v Campion Gregory Bohemians v Campion. Falcons v Wainui Blitz. Bye: GBHS (1) 12pm: 2, GGHS Snr A v Horouta Gold (Int). GGHS (1) v Tatapouri Marist Thistle Bye: Wainui Bulldogs. (Chloe, Pania); 6, Farmlands Ngatapa Byes: Campion Snr B, Maui te postponed. Secondary, MONDAY: No games due v FarmCare HSOG (Alayna, Saara); 9, Wananga, Maui Tuturu. Gisborne Mini Football 7v7 League to tournament week. Claydens Waikohu 2 v Campion Snr A Duty board member: Kate College Super League (u16), 2, 8.30am: WP 13, Mangapapa Quakes (Iri, Jess L); 10, Uawa Ngarangikahiwa v Faulks. SATURDAY — 8.15am: Nelson Park v Eastland Vets Ngatapa Rebels; WP 14, Intermediate, WEDNESDAY; Years GGHS Snr B (Keasi, Lou). INTERMEDIATE — 8.45am: A1, X 5, Ray White Wainui Sharks v Emerre Mangapapa Thunder v Central Athletic; 5/6, THURSDAY; Years 3/4, THURSDAY: Standby: Shay. Maidens v Eastland Vets Ngatapa Magic; & Hathaway FC; NP 1, Gear Meat Pies WP 15, Awapuni Pumas v Awapuni Lions; To be advised via schools. 1pm: 2, Claydens Waikohu 1 v Ritana A3, YMP Toru v HSOG Blue Beanies; Thistle v Printing House United; NP 4, WP 16, Ormond Strikers v St Mary’s Snr A (Chloe, Debz); 4, Ritana Toa v B1, Ilminster Y8 B v Ilminster Y7 B; B3, Eastland Group Wainui v Columbus Cafe Sweepers; WP 17, Manutuke M2K2 v RUGBY Thistle Phoenix (Jess T, Jonette); 6, Ilminster Y7 A v Eastland Vets Ngatapa United. Makauri Bears. Whalis v YMP TimberPro (Bex, Triesta); Y8. 11am: WP 13, Sonrise Blaze v Kaiti DUE to uncertainty over what Covid 9, OBM Blue v Tyre General Ngatapa 9.55am: A1, Whangara Pango v Intermediate Super League (u13), Maia; WP 16, Wainui Bullets v Makaraka Alert Level the country would be under (Iri, Tukaki); 10, OBM Red Social v Uawa Eastland Vets Ngatapa Pulse; A3, SATURDAY — 8.45am: NP 2, Frank Meteors. earlier this week, there is no draw for Kahukuraiti (Chiarn, Willow). Ilminster Y8 A v YMP Rua. & Albies Rovers v Lexmond Concrete the JAB rugby in today’s Herald. The Standby: Tiawhe & Keasi. 11.05am: A1, Ilminster Y8 C v OBM Thistle; NP 3, Gisborne Financial Services Gisborne First Kicks 4v4 Conference draw will be made available through 2pm: 2, IMS HSOG Masters v Taiki Kahurangi; A3, Kaiti tu Rangatira v City v Mitre 10 Sparta. 1, 9.15am: WP 9, Makauri Dynamoes v the Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union (Debz, Shay); 6, FarmCare HSOG v Waikirikiri Kiwikiwi; B1, HSOG Hot Shotz 10.15am: NP 4, KT Orthodontics Awapuni Lynx. website (povertybayrugby.co.nz) and Claydens Waikohu 2 (Cristal, Annie); v Uawa Hinetera. United v Chrisp & Davidson Rangers; 10.15am: WP 6, Wainui Dragons v Facebook page. 9, Tatapouri Sportsfit Social v YMP 12.15pm: A1, HSOG Strikers v NP 2, Thistle Dynamic Rehab v Tom Mangapapa Tornadoes; WP 5, Wainui Manawanui (Jess T, Phoenix); 10, GGHS Ilminster Y7 C; A3, YMP Tahi v Whangara Lane Property Brokers Wainui SC; NP 3, Dynamites v Eastland Vets Ngatapa Civil Project Solutions Poverty TSA v Kotahi Aroha (Chiarn, Lou). Paikea. Farmers Air Galaxy v Chaghan Fishing Wekas; WP 3, Central Strykers v Central Bay premier club rugby semifinals, at Standby: Tukaki. SECONDARY — 9.55am: B1, Ritana Athletico. Ninjas; WP 4, Makauri Dinosaurs v Rugby Park, SATURDAY — 12 noon: Byes: Taste One HSOG. Tangaroa v Ritana Maia; B3, Uawa Awapuni Cheetahs; WP 1, St Mary’s Stars East Coast Farm Vets YMP v Larsawn Duty board member: Lexi. Hinekiuta v GGHS Hinetu. Primary football, SATURDAY — v Sonrise Wildcats; WP 2, Te Wharau Ngatapa (Damien MacPherson ref, Mark 11.05am: B3, GGHS Ferns v Te Waiu. Gisborne Mini Football 9v9 A Grade, Shooters v Wainui Dolphins. Grene/Paul Brown assistant refs). PRIMARY, Years 5 and 6 — 12.15pm: B1, Hawaiki Hou v KKM o 8.15am: Watson Park 18, Mangapapa 3pm: GT Shearing Waikohu v Contract Primary teams to assemble by the Wairoa Pipiwhakao; B3, GGHS Whitiora v Hurricanes v St Mary’s Strikers; WP 19, Gisborne First Kicks 4v4 Conference Consultants HSOB (Royce Maynard ref, designated meeting point to complete Uawa Hinematioro. Sonrise Chargers v Te Wharau United; 2, 9.15am: WP 10, Wainui Dodgers v Matt Smith/Dave Stevenson assistant sign in. 1.25pm: A1, GGHS Hine Toa Magix v WP 20, Wainui Thunder v Central Gold; Mangapapa Whirlwinds; WP 6, Central refs). Games to be played at school: Maui Manutuke; A3, GGHS Manaaki v GGHS WP 21, Manutuke M2K3 v Kaiti Phoenix. Warriors v Mangapapa Storm; WP 7, te Kitenga v Maui Korihi, Mangapapa Mana; B1, Horouta Wananga Wharekura Central Spurs v Eastland Vets Ngatapa Senior One competition, SATURDAY Pulse v Mangapapa Steel, Manutuke v Ritana Mangopare. Pulse rookie in NZ squad SPORTS SHORTS Fiji, Italy tests in pipeline He replaces Paul Turner, who moves to the NETBALL Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. extended bench. But she returns with plenty of form, having THE All Blacks are set to face Fiji and Italy Star rookie Katoa was also sidelined for ROOKIE Maddy Gordon has been named been one of the standout centres during the in a lightweight test series next July after the 20-14 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs, in the national netball side for the 2020-21 domestic season. being turned down by several smaller nations serving a one-match suspension on a season, joining a group largely unchanged Langman is one of three players missing to clash before the end of this year. dangerous contact charge. Isaiah Papali’i from the one who claimed the 2019 world cup. from the side who won last year’s world cup, It is understood next year’s series would makes way for the 20-year-old, also shifting The squad also features East Coast-raised along with Maria Folau and Casey Kopua. see the All Blacks host Italy (two tests) and to the extended bench. and Tikitiki School old girl Kimiora Poi. Mystics captain Phoenix Karaka has not the Vern Cotter-coached Fiji (one) at the The 12th-placed Warriors face former Coach Noeline Taurua brought in the been named due to her recently announced same time as the British and Irish Lions’ teammate Mason Lino, who comes in a five- uncapped Gordon, who topped off a strong pregnancy. scheduled tour of South Africa. eighth for injured Blake Green, who left the personal ANZ Premiership campaign with Mystics pair Michaela Sokolich-Beatson The schedule remains in doubt, however, Warriors several weeks ago. another title playing for the Central Pulse at and Bailey Mes have been added despite both due to the border restrictions in the wake of the weekend, being in the process of injury recovery. It is Covid-19 that has wreaked havoc with the Chinese GP out, Turkey in The 20-year-old helps freshen up a unlikely they will feature before the end of international calendar — with the All Blacks’ FORMULA One has announced the midcourt that no longer has the services of the year, should the Silver Ferns even get on tests against Wales and Scotland, scheduled cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix former captain and world cup winner Laura court. for July this year, postponed indefinitely and and the return of Turkey on a 17-race Langman, who just yesterday announced her Star shooter Ameliaranne Ekenasio remains the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship 2020 calendar that has been revised retirement from netball. the team’s skipper and will have continued in doubt. — NZ Herald and shortened because of the Covid-19 Gordon made her debut in the ANZ support from vice-captains Gina Crampton Pair back for Warriors pandemic. Premiership last year, and has emerged as one and Jane Watson. — NZ Herald Formula One said that Bahrain’s Sakhir of the country’s best defensive midcourters, HALF Chanel Harris-Tavita and forward circuit would host two races in late November SILVER FERNS SQUAD: with great speed and stamina. Karin Burger, Gina Crampton, Eliesa Katoa return to the starting 13 for the and early December with Abu Dhabi’s Joining her in the middle is Pulse teammate Ameliaranne Ekenasio (C), Sulu Fitzpatrick, Maddy NZ Warriors’ NRL clash with sixth-placed December 13 Grand Prix completing the Claire Kersten who gets a recall. Gordon, Kelly Jury, Claire Kersten, Bailey Mes, Kimiora Newcastle Knights in Tamworth on Saturday. season. Despite nine games to her credit after Poi, Katrina Rore, Shannon Saunders, Te Paea Selby- Harris-Tavita returns, after colliding with Thirteen other races had already been debuting in 2017, Kersten has not featured Rickit, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, Whitney Souness, teammate Adam Keighran at training last announced. Some will be open to a limited since New Zealand’s embarrassing 2018 Jane Watson, Maia Wilson. week and undergoing head injury protocols, number of fans. — AAP 26 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Around the Greens Club bowls news

Club, which first played in 1985. Poverty Bay Dawne Abraham was its first president, a position she held POVERTY BAY BOWLING from 1985 to 1988. CLUB CENTENARY She spoke of children taking part in social events and Alf MARION Jones, Norma Land being Santa Claus and Miller, Kym Brown and Larry arriving on the roller. Kaloukava were the winners of They had cake-baking the Poverty Bay Bowling Club competitions between the men Progressive Fours Centenary and women, the cakes then being Tournament, played in brilliant auctioned off to raise funds for Gisborne sunshine last Saturday. the club. A field of 56 players each had Barrie Denham also shared three one-hour games. insights into the club over the To help with social distancing, years. even-numbered rinks started He joined in 1986, when some playing from the Railway major tournaments required Reserve end of the greens and that players contest two 25-end odd numbers, from the clubhouse games a day. end. Sometimes at the end of the Three points were given for a day, a match would be lit and win and 1.5 for a draw. Winners held over the jack to help the were decided on points, followed bowler at the other end. by ends won and then by Denham said the club greens differential, if necessary. were originally leased from Jones won the skips section the Gisborne Borough Council with nine points. Six skips had for £10 a year and eventually six points. bought from them in 1941 for Steve Goldsbury was second, £300. having won 14 ends, and Steve When Denham joined the club, Berezowski was third, having PRESIDENTS TOGETHER: Current and past Poverty Bay Bowling Club presidents got together for a and for some years after, the bar won 11. “souvenir picture” at the club’s centenary celebrations. They are, back (from left): Jon Davies (2018- was open from 8am to 6pm, with Competition was close — Jon 2020), Ian Carroll (2012), Bruce Ball (2016-2017), Lex Kennedy (2013-2015), Barrie Denham (2001-2003), a roster throughout the day to Davies was fourth, with 10 ends, Dawne Abraham (1985-1988) and Ora Peipi (2006-2007). Sitting: Norma Peck (1992-1995) and Zillah manage it. and Ora Peipi had nine. Smith (1988-1990). The Poverty Bay men’s and women’s clubs merged in 2004. Picture by Norma Miller Club membership reached a For the directors, Norma peak of 166 active members in Miller and Bruce Ball both had Seabrook from Karen Higgins, Leach was fifth, with nine. members got together to 1961. nine points but Miller was placed with 11 ends, Bruce Gledhill, Before play started, club reminisce and look at displayed Membership today is much first, with 17 ends won, and Ball with 10, and Cheryl Jenkins, president Jon Davies opened the memorabilia, scrapbooks, awards lower than that but the number was second, with 14 ends. with nine. festivities, and a new “century and bowls used over the years, of new members this year is Three directors had six points Kaloukava won the leads flag” was unveiled and flown. the oldest being made of wood. encouraging, and a free “have a but Lesley Holmes was third, section with nine points. After the tournament, Women’s club presidents go” day will be held on Sunday with 13 ends won. Promising new player John members socialised and enjoyed Dawne Abraham and Norma from 1pm to 4pm for anyone Kym Brown was the winning Andrews was second, with 7.5 finger food. Peck spoke of how women wanting to turn up. two, with nine points. June points, and third place was Short speeches were made by decided they wanted to become Sponsors for the centenary Kinder was second, with 7.5 decided on ends, as three players Davies, Bowls Gisborne-East active members rather than just tournament were Kiri Te points, and Ron Seabrook third, had six points. Coast president Steve Goldsbury provide morning and afternoon Kanawa Retirement Village, with 12 ends won. Chris Valentine took third, and Bowls New Zealand teas and lunches for the men. Gisborne Motors, Craigs This section was also close, with 12 ends won, Dusty Miller president Mark O’Connor. Twenty-five women formed Investment Partners, Property with only one end separating was fourth, with 10, and Trish On Sunday, past and present Poverty Bay Women’s Bowling Brokers and Liquorland. Table to decide Palmy too strong for GBHS

Senior One club RUGBY by Ben O’Brien-Leaf Palmerston North was what can On halftime, left-wing Tavita second-five Leo Brown (68th) was happen when boys are miffed Henare-Schuster scored in the the last player to score for 54-10. crown for 2020 THEY’RE better than that. to see hard-working teammates corner for 23-5. Gisborne’s head coach Ryan Gisborne Boys’ High School first unable to take part but by the Three minutes after the Tapsell was impressed by Ngatai’s RUGBY 15 conceded nine tries as hosts opposition’s “substitutory grace” or resumption, Love scored and efforts. Palmerston North BHS beat them permission. Heaphy converted for 30-5. “That’s the best game I’ve THERE will be no play-offs to crown 54-10 in Game 4 of the Super 8 The clash played out at Central Curran issued a yellow card to seen him play in the jersey,” said the Poverty Bay Senior One club rugby secondary school competition on Energy Trust Stadium on a cold, Gisborne captain fetcher Amos Tapsell. “Our boys went slightly champions this year. Saturday. damp and windy day. Roddick in the 40th minute for a off our process, which was a huge The Civil Project Solutions Senior One Rugby folk don’t like excuses but Palmerston North centre Lafo split-second error of timing at a strength against Hastings, and title will instead be decided by points — to put it into context — in 2020, Takiari-Ah Ching opened the restart. Palmerston did the basics well and with two weeks of round-robin play to go. Gisborne are the only first 15 in the scoring with a try in the seventh Gisborne soldiered on in the capitalised.” Poverty Bay Rugby chief executive officer Super 8 with players who turned 18 minute and fullback Curtis Heaphy absence of Roddick and Keelan- Roddick also paid tribute to the Josh Willoughby said the regular season before January 1. followed suit in the 13th. Phillips but conceded a try to tiny strong performances of Ngatai, left- results table would be used to decide the New Zealand Rugby brought Heaphy missed both conversion halfback Jordi Viljoen in the 42nd wing Whetu King-Taufa and No.8 winners of the competition. in a regulation whereby if the attempts but landed a penalty goal minute, converted by Heaphy for Nik Patumaka. It’s a top-of-the-table clash this weekend, opposition team have players aged in the 17th for 13-0. 37-5. “If all of us had played at their with leaders YMP travelling to Wairoa to face 15 years or under on the field, In the 23rd minute, Gisborne’s Roddick announced his return to level, it would have been a different second-placed Tapuae. opposition players who turned 18 player of the day, halfback Kirk the fray with a thunderous textbook game,” he said. Only one point separates the top two — before January 1 cannot be on the Ngatai, scored the visitors’ first tackle on Sellwood. Despite the heavy scoreline, although YMP have a match in hand — so field at the same time. try from an attacking scrum set 15 Fullback King Maxwell scored Palmerston North captain and No.8 it should be a close affair, with each side There are dispensations for this, metres from Palmerston North’s Gisborne’s second try in the 51st Elyjah Crosswell has great respect having suffered only one loss. however, these recently-imposed goal-line and 15m off the left touch. minute. for Gisborne. Tapuae, however, lost four points earlier NZRU requirements impact on Manawatu referee Stu Curran From a Palmerston North line-out “Gisborne are a strong side. in the season due to having ineligible Gisborne personnel. gave Gisborne a scrum penalty, 17m from their goal-line on the They have a few hitters on defence players. Rotorua Boys’ High allowed one Ngatai in willow-the-wisp fashion right touch, Keelan-Phillips won the who force the knock-on so I’m With Tapuae having the bye in the final of the Gisborne over-18 players at a flew openside — the merest ball against the throw. proud of our boys’ efforts and week of the competition, it’s all on the line time on the field and hung on for a hint at a dummy-pass to his Two rucks to the left later, first- stoked to get a win.” for the team this Saturday if they want to 20-19 victory. right deceiving PNBHS first-five five Nic Proffit’s grubber kick Gisborne second 15 lost take claim the top honours in their final Reigning national secondary Logan Love — then split he and produced the visitors’ second 46-15 to their Palmerston North game of the season. school champions Hastings BHS opposition fetcher Jared Sellwood try on Maxwell’s chase to the left counterparts. Poverty Bay Rugby is exploring options were happy to play whoever to score beneath the posts. corner. Gisborne play Tauranga Boys’ to livestream on Facebook what could be a Gisborne fielded in their Rectory Palmerston North right-wing Reserve lock Hunter Morrison College at the Rectory Gisborne make-or-break clash between the sides. game and Gisborne won 17-5, Tayne Harvey scored in the 26th scored Palmerston North’s seventh this Saturday, followed by Hamilton In last weekend’s games, YMP beat claiming the Norman McConnell minute for 18-5 before Gisborne try (53rd min), converted by Heaphy Boys’ High away. Pirates 43-0 while Tapuae defeated Athletic Memorial Cup for the first time reserve lock Tyla Keelan-Phillips for 44-10. Neither of these sides have 43-14. since 2011. was given a yellow card by Curran Henare-Schuster completed a players 15 years of age or younger Saturday’s tetchy showing against in the 31st. double in the 60th minute and in their squads. The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, August 26, 2020 SPORT 27

FOOTBALL If Messi can leave for free, he tipping point for the playmaker. He will have no shortage of suitors. and his teammates faced furious BARCELONA, Spain — After However, only a handful of clubs Barcelona fans who confronted dozens of titles, hundreds of goals could realistically afford to pay them and criticised the team at and countless records, Lionel his wages even without a transfer the club’s training centre after the Messi’s spectacular career at fee — with mega-rich Paris Saint- squad returned from Portugal. Barcelona could be coming to an Germain and Manchester City Club president Josep Bartomeu abrupt end. widely seen as perhaps the most had said he was confident Messi The divorce may turn ugly, too. likely destinations. would finish his career with MESSI Messi told Barcelona today that The 33-year-old Messi has won Barcelona, and that he was a crucial he wants to leave after nearly two a record six Ballon d’Or awards part of incoming coach Ronald decades at the club, having grown during his time at Barcelona as the Koeman’s plans for the team. unhappy after a trophy-less season top player in the world, and has After the loss to Bayern, ended with a humiliating loss to helped the club win 10 Spanish Barcelona announced it would Bayern Munich in the Champions league titles and four Champions make “profound” changes to the League. League crowns. first team and a “wide-ranging” Barcelona confirmed to The Messi’s announcement restructuring of the club. WANTS Associated Press that Messi sent came 11 days after Barcelona’s The changes began with the the club a document expressing his humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern in the firing of coach Quique Setién a desire to leave. But the club hinted Champions League quarterfinals, few days after the Champions that a legal battle could be coming one of the worst defeats in the League defeat in Lisbon, and new and said it won’t automatically grant player’s career and in the club’s presidential elections were called the Argentina great his wishes. history. for March. The dispute centres around a The defeat capped a difficult Spanish media said an OUT clause in Messi’s contract. season for Barcelona — the first emergency board meeting was Barcelona said the document without a title since 2007-08 — and expected to take place tomorrow, sent by Messi referenced a clause ignited one of their worst crises when the club had already allowing him to leave for free at the ever. scheduled the official presentation end of the season. Messi had been outspoken about of forward Francisco Trincão. However, the club said the his dissatisfaction with some of Messi arrived at Barcelona as a deadline for triggering that clause Barcelona’s decisions this season, teenager in 2001, joining the club’s expired in June and that it would talking about the team’s problems famed La Masia youth academy. seek legal advice. and contesting club directors. His first-team debut happened Messi’s contract also includes a Sporting director Éric Abidal, who in 2003 as a 16-year-old, and since 700 million euro (NZ$1.26 billion) was criticised by Messi, left the club then he has led Barcelona to 34 buyout clause. last week. titles. The Spanish season would Messi had been silent since the He holds most individual records normally have ended in May but loss to Bayern, though, raising at the club, scoring 634 goals was pushed back because of the doubts about his future. and making 276 assists in 731 coronavirus pandemic. The defeat may have been the appearances with the club. — AP

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SPORT Rising Pulse star in Ferns squad Is Messi set to leave Barca? Wednesday, August 26, 2020 PAGE 25 PAGE 27 ‘WHY 700? NOT?’ Anderson first pace bowler to join test cricket’s ‘600 Club’

SOUTHAMPTON — Jimmy Anderson ethic and fitness, and said only this someone else. I will just try and keep has entered the exclusive “600 Club.” month that he has no plans to retire, working hard at my game and keep it at The England paceman became only with his sights set on an Ashes series as high a level as possible, and just be the fourth bowler — and the first Down Under next year. ready when I’m called upon.” seamer — to take 600 wickets in test “I still get satisfaction from putting The 600th wicket should have come cricket today, before saying there a shift in, from bowling 25 overs a much earlier. was more to come in his enduring day and maybe getting two wickets at Anderson was dropped four times international career that began in 2003. the end of the day,” the down-to-earth in 37 balls either side of Pakistan’s The 38-year-old Anderson was Anderson said. overnight change of innings between mobbed by teammates when he reached “I still enjoy putting the yards in the Days 3 and 4 of the final test of the his latest milestone by dismissing nets, making those tweaks with the series. Azhar Ali in the drawn third test against technique to make sure I’m in good He went to bed Monday night on 599 Pakistan, with England captain Joe Root shape going into test matches, doing wickets and the first two sessions of taking a high catch at first slip. the stuff in the gym. I think that’s why I Tuesday were washed out, raising Anderson took the ball in his right keep going.” doubts about whether Anderson would hand and — with a cheeky smile — Warne has suggested Anderson could miss his chance at 600. saluted all sides of the Rose Bowl, limit his work load and extend his However, play started late in the which is without spectators because of international career by playing only in afternoon and Anderson took the wicket coronavirus restrictions. home test matches and rest up during of Azhar off his 14th delivery during the Anderson, who is playing in his 156th away tours, when he could perhaps two hours of play possible. test, is fourth on the list of all-time act instead as a bowling consultant to Even in his advanced years, Anderson leading wicket-takers in tests. Only younger teammates. remains peerless when bowling on retired spinners Muttiah Muralitharan Anderson, however, said he feels “like home soil, where he is so adept at (800), Shane Warne (708) and Anil I can still bowl in all conditions, like I’m taking advantage of English conditions. Kumble (619) are above him. still fit enough to play.” Put simply, he is the best bowler in the “Massive effort from a great fast “I don’t think it’s particularly fair on world when the ball is swinging. bowler,” Kumble, the former India other guys in the team if I just rock up On Sunday, he took his 29th five- legspinner, wrote on Twitter. “Welcome in England to play when conditions wicket haul of a test career that began to the club.” suit, and send them off to India and Sri in 2003. Anderson is the second quickest to Lanka to do the hard yards,” he said. His average is 26.79. get to 600 wickets, taking only six balls “I realise there’ll be times when I’ll get When asked by reporters if 700 test more than Muralitharan. left out for various reasons, whether wickets were now in his sights, he Anderson prides himself on his work it is resting or them having a look at replied: “Why not?” — AP

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