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‘I’VE LOST MY MUM’: Those were the first words Axle Hamblyn said to Peter Hughes (pictured), whose sharp eyes and ears led to a happy ending in the search for the missing Mangatuna toddler. Picture from TVNZ footage

by Murray Robertson 57-year-old said. “I turned my vehicle off and A FLASH of blond hair in could hear a child yelling out trees near a road led a lone from a bush area about 15 searcher to missing Tolaga metres from the track.” Bay toddler Axle Hamblyn Mr Hughes went to yesterday morning. investigate. Solo dad Peter Hughes “When I saw Axle’s blue ended an intensive 19-hour gumboots I knew it was him. search for the three-year-old “I went up to him carefully and brought massive relief because I didn’t want to and joy for Axle’s family and frighten him and he said: ‘I’ve all those involved. lost my mum’. Mr Hughes later described “I said ‘I know where she is, Axle as the “real hero from so come on let’s go to her’.” this” and “a tough little kid” The pair jumped into while police said it was “a his truck and drove to a miracle” he had survived rapturous welcome back at considering the the search base conditions and in Paroa Road. what he was I joined the “I joined the wearing — a search‘ because as search because shirt, nappies a dad my greatest as a dad my and blue greatest fear is gumboots. fear is something something like Axle went like this happening this happening missing from to one of my to one of my his home in children,” Mr Paroa Road at children ’ Hughes said. Mangatuna, — Peter Hughes “Axle is a north of Tolaga great little fella, ‘A TOUGH Bay, early a tough little Tuesday afternoon. kid. He’s the real hero from A major search was all of this, surviving out in mounted that at its peak the open all that cold night involved more than 150 the way he did with very people, with police, Search little clothing.” and Rescue operators, the police officer Trust Tairawhiti Rescue Richard Reeves was heavily Helicopter, surf lifeguards, involved in the search from LITTLE KID’ firefighters, family and the the outset. general public involved. “Some adults wouldn’t have Mr Hughes, of Tolaga survived that, even dressed Bay, spotted Axle at around in the right clothing,” Senior 10.30am yesterday. Const Reeves told 1 News. A ‘miracle’ Axle survived “I was driving along a “Even with the right gear forestry track called Spencers it’s tough out in the open like Road, off Paroa Road, about that and it’s often fatal,” said 3.5 kilometres from Axle’s Const Reeves, “so for someone 20-hour ordeal home when I saw what I that age and that size to be thought was a head of blond able to do it is a miracle. hair in the bush near the track, so I stopped,” the CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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by Andrew Ashton comprises a 22-kilometre hike up and down RUATOREA takes centre Hikurangi, 25km bike stage this weekend with through Tapuaeroa Valley to hundreds of runners and Ruatorea and 5km gravel support crew members filling and river run or walk to the M2M A the township for the third ocean at Tuparoa Beach. Maunga to Moana adventure The adventure race guns race. will be vying to crack the Race founder and race record of 3 hours 20 organiser Keelan Poi said minutes. 400 people were expected “The race starts on to gather for a powhiri Saturday at 6.15am,” Poi in Ruatorea at midday said. tomorrow ahead of the Nati- “We also have our Nati- SELL-OUT Fest community market day Fest on the Friday, with 40 precursor to the race proper vendors coming. on Saturday. “We have a big powhiri at “This year, we are sold out, 12 noon. Every competitor so, it’s pretty huge,” Poi said. has to be there . . . to be “We have 250 who are welcomed into the region competing and another 250 properly. coming as support teams. “ We’re forecasting 400 Hundreds heading Our little place will be pretty people will be at the powhiri packed. and then straight after that Poi said they had “a better at 1pm is the Nati-Fest. buy-in” from the Coast “That’s in Ruatorea community this year. township. We have got to Ruatorea for “ I think 80 percent of our different community services competitors come from the and vendors and local East Coast region. Last year families selling food. 90 percent were from outside “Hopefully we can put adventure race of the region so it’s a big Ruatorea on the map as a change.” sought-after destination for The 54-kilometre race adventure racing.”

ON THE DESCENT: Matakaoa team members (from left) Caron Taana, Lisa Rudland and Campbell Dewes (right), with race support Shaun Aupouri on a quad bike, stop on their way down Maunga Hikurangi to look at neighbouring Aorangi during a Maunga to Moana adventure race. The 2021 edition is on Saturday. Picture supplied

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The Gisborne Herald, 64 Gladstone Road, P.O. Box 1143, Gisborne • Phone (06) 869 0600 • Fax (Editorial) (06) 869 0643 (Advertising) (06) 869 0644 Editor: Jeremy Muir • Chief Reporter: Andrew Ashton • Circulation: Cara Haines • Sports: Jack Malcolm/John Gillies Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 e-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • web site: www.gisborneherald.co.nz PB048224 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 NEWS 3 MP defends hui with Gang arrests at Nuhaka by Murray Robertson spokesperson said. 2 at Kokohu Road near “As a result three people Nuhaka. Mongrel Mob members POLICE monitored a gang at the Opoutama Road “Four gang members related funeral procession location were taken into and associates were taken through the Wairoa-Gisborne custody and each of them into custody there and IKAROA-Rawhiti-based Green list MP women take leadership over their lives and region yesterday morning has been charged with also charged with unlawful Dr has defended her their whanau, with the support required to and arrests were made unlawful assembly and assembly and possession meeting with gang members. make that happen. during the event. possession of offensive of offensive weapons,” the Dr Kerekere and Green Party co-leader “The Green Party did not get into At around 9am yesterday, weapons.” The gang spokesperson said. , along with Human Parliament for National to tell us what to as the gang members were members in the funeral “One of those arrested, Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt, visited the do.” travelling north, police procession were stopped a 21-year-old man, is also Mongrel Mob Kingdom in Hamilton. Dr Kerekere told Te Ao Maori News the became aware that a number short of Nuhaka while police charged with possessing The meeting has been criticised by the Green Party was clear that its priorities of people from another dealt with the rival gang cannabis for supply, and National and Act parties, but Dr Kerekere with Maori “are that we are here to listen to gang had congregated in members who were arrested. unlawful possession of a considers it a success. our whanau, hapu and so that they have Opoutama Road at Nuhaka. “At about 9.15am in a firearm and ammunition.” “We met first with the Mana Wahine - a say in the issues that affect them”. “Police travelled ahead separate but related incident A prison transport van Wahine Toa chapter and then we spoke to “So we choose who we visit.” of the procession to police stopped a suspicious took away those arrested at the whole whanau,” Dr Kerekere said. Those whanau were struggling to find a make inquiries,” a police vehicle on State Highway the Kokohu Road incident. The MP said National and Act had home, struggling to heat the one they have reacted badly and spent the days since the and getting access to health and education, weekend meeting “trying to penalise us for as are any Maori across the country. listening to Maori”. The stigmatising of gang members gave Name of crash victim released “We don’t think it’s fair to marginalise agencies an excuse not to provide service and shame Maori because they are in a or protect them and “it is the right of POLICE have released the name of the He was 30-year-old Tawiti Mokaraka Mokai gang. everyone in this country to be cared for by man who died in the crash in Lavenham Ruru, who lived in Patutahi but was originally “We believe people can change and that government departments”. Road on Friday night, when the car he was from . The police serious crash gender violence will reduce when men take Dr Kerekere says Green MPs may or may driving left the road and struck a tree. inquiry into the incident continues. responsibility for their actions and Maori not meet other gang members. Missing toddler experience a harsh lesson for parents: ‘Don’t make assumptions’

by Murray Robertson “The lesson for parents from this situation is don’t make AREA police commander assumptions. Inspector Sam Aberahama “Make sure your baby is with has called on parents to avoid someone else, or not. “assumptions” when it comes to “In this case I’m really pleased the whereabouts of their children to see that Axle was found in the wake of the Axle Hamblyn safe and sound and the relief emergency. to his family must have been Insp Aberahama backgrounded indescribable. the circumstances around the “It was certainly very emotional three-year-old’s disappearance at a for them when he was found.” media briefing last night. Insp Aberahama said there “Axle went missing at 12.30pm was a fair bit of pressure on the on Tuesday from his home in police and the other searchers Paroa Road at Mangatuna and it on Tuesday night because of the was some time before his parents short timeframe to get a search understood the situation. organised before darkness. “Assumptions had been made “We did our best on the night. around where Axle was. “It was a huge and quite “Each parent assumed the other emotional day yesterday for parent had the child with them.” the police team involved in the Insp Aberahama said once they search and finding Axle was quite ‘WE ALWAYS HELD OUT HOPE’: Tairawhiti Area Commander Inspector Sam Aberahama at a media realised Axle was missing they emotional for our staff. briefing at Gisborne police station yesterday afternoon after Tolaga Bay toddler Axle Hamblyn was searched the buildings on and “We always held out hope during found safe and well after 20 hours out in the elements. Insp Aberahama said each of Axle’s parents around their property, and then the time that Axle was missing that had assumed he was with the other and after realising he was not, searched for him before contacting called police at around 3pm. he would be found alive.” police. Picture by Liam Clayton ‘FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT’ FROM PAGE 1 the search. Gisborne SAR was just a cog in the wheel of it and the wheel was THE Gisborne-Tairawhiti Emergency night, clambering through mud and cold “I’ve got a couple of different words already turning when we got there. Callout Squad who played a part in the search water. to describe my feelings — disbelief, “Everyone pulled together — from the for missing toddler Axle Hamblyn will receive “The unit we are to receive from Character relief and happiness that we’ve had search teams to the ladies cooking the a hand-held thermal imaging unit to help with Roofing is worth around $5000,” squad leader an outcome so positive meals, everyone, and their work. Justin Martin said. because nine times out together we all got the Their major sponsors Character Roofing “It’s going to add a whole other dimension of 10 you won’t get an fantastic result. announced the generous donation yesterday. in terms of what we can do. outcome like that.” Axle remembered “We’ve seen so Seven members of the squad, clad in “To actually be able to see the people we Search and Rescue the bunnies he saw many situations like wetsuits, scoured the stream near the boy’s are looking for in the dark will be a great help, spokesman Sergeant Greg in the bush, the stars this go the other way. home in the dark for three hours on Thursday and I think it will save lives in the future.” Lexmond said it was “all Thankfully, not this hands to the pump” in the and the moon, and time.” search and he paid tribute he was looking for Meanwhile, the every one of you for your generosity of “When we heard he had been found to the way the Tolaga Bay mummy and Bro the Hamblyn family have time, energy and support given to help there were no words to describe the community responded. expressed their sincere find and bring our little man home.” emotions. Phenomenal, really.” “The locals handled Dog. gratitude to everyone The couple said Axle was doing She said Axle remembered the the situation really well involved. amazingly well. bunnies he saw in the bush, the stars before we (LandSAR) got “We would have been “He’s eating and drinking and is and the moon, and he was looking for there — the fire brigade, local police, lost without you and we might not have nearly back to his normal self.” Mummy and Bro the dog. the whole community. They are the ones had Axle back,” mum Haley and stepdad His mum said she was happy and Axle spent last night under who deserve the kudos . . . all those Glenn said. relieved. observation in Gisborne Hospital’s people like Peter Hughes who dropped “We are forever in your debt and our “But most of all shellshocked that our Planet Sunshine children’s ward and what they were doing and helped in heartfelt thanks goes out to each and little man was found alive. was discharged this morning. 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021

FAMILY NOTICES Deaths

TUCKER, David Erle Births Robert (Erle). — 22nd December 1948 - 5th BOYLE. — Michaela May 2021. Very loved and Zane are delighted and loving husband for to welcome the safe 47 years of Constance arrival of their son, (Connie). Beloved Oliver James, born in brother of Glynnice. the early hours of Treasured father and Sunday 25 April 2021. father-in-law of Duncan Mum, Dad and Ollie are and Kim, and Jeremy doing really well and and Georgia; and want to thank everyone Grandad to a newly for all their love and born Dasha. support. All grand- ET has blown the final parents are smitten. whistle on his life. Please join us to celebrate his life at Deaths Evans Chapel, Ormond Rd at 11am on Monday 10th May. TUCKER, David Erle In lieu of flowers, Robert (Erle). — After donations to the a brave battle with his Gisborne Cancer health, Erle passed Society would be away on 5th May 2021. CHANCE TO SHINE: Tolaga Bay’s Tipene Meihana (pictured right) joins appreciated and may be four other hopefuls (above, from left, Nick Lyons, Damon Abrahams, Tim Loved husband of sent to PO Box 708, Constance, and a Gisborne 4040. Murgatroyd and Ben Carpenter) in the rugby reality show 2nd Chance Charlie full-of-fun brother-in- on TV3 tonight. Pictures supplied law to James and - Evans Funeral Carolyn McGregor, Services Ltd FDANZ Neil and Liz (dec), www.evansfuneral.co.nz M cGregor, Irene and Trying for another crack at Ray Smith, Alison and PLEASE Marty Brame, Penny, HAVE FAMILY Jennifer and Gerry (dec) Colbert, Stewart NOTICES TOLAGA Bay forestry worker Tipene by the panel which included former All Blacks home is where the heart is for Meihana. Meihana will make his TV debut tonight on Stephen Donald and . He hopes his story will inspire his and Kathy McGregor. IN BY 9AM Will be sadly missed by TV3’s 2nd Chance Charlie. Having played wing for Ngati Porou East community. One of his proudest moments of the in-laws and outlaws DAY OF At just 20 years old, Meihana is the Coast, Heartland Under 19s, the the journey so far has been hearing that the of the McGregor PUBLICATION youngest contestant on the second season Tasman Makos and Hurricane Heartland U20s, local school kids say they look up to him. family. of the reality show, where contestants fight Meihana has already experienced the world of Tipene will be pitting his rugby skills it out for the opportunity to have a career in high-performance rugby. against players Damon Abrahams, rugby that could have been but never was. Even with all the potential to reach the 22 and Nick Lyons, 29, Hawke’s Bay teacher The winner receives $15,000 in prize next stage in his playing career, things never Ben Carpenter, 28, and Tim Murgatroyd, 28, money and a three-month personalised panned out. the only South Islander in the show. ‘No excuses’ training, mentoring and development The show aims to give players their The series first aired last year as five- programme. One player will also be voted the “fair go” at the chance to play the sport minute episodes, but this season will feature 2degrees People’s Choice and win $5000. professionally, but it’s just the start of a full 30-minute length episodes. Coverage is for seatbelt Meihana was one of just five people pathway. on TV3 from 9:30pm, with repeats on Sunday slip-ups say selected from the hundreds of applications Despite his ambition to play Super Rugby, at 5:30pm. traffic police by Murray Robertson ‘Minimal impact’ on POLICE were mostly pleased with driver behaviour at the mid-point of their Operation Crest back-to-school campaign this week. Speeds around schools had been lower patients during delay than normally detected, with only a “handful” of speeding tickets issued, said Sergeant Dean Plowman from the traffic by Alice Angeloni approximately 23 nurses. These were 36 more than planned, and team. During the reconfiguration, a “special reflective of the need in the community, “We want to thank drivers for their HIP and joint replacement surgeries in area”, or annex, was created at the she said. efforts so far but remind them to keep up Gisborne stopped for two weeks in March hospital for people following joint In April, 16 people had joint their good work. after safety concerns were raised about replacements. replacements, which was double the usual “On the downside, seat belt and child staffing. “The concern from the team was ‘do we number of planned arthroplasty surgeries. restraint compliance has not been good But Hauora Tairawhiti said no surgeries have enough people to staff that, to safely “A huge thanks to our wider surgical with over 20 seatbelt offences detected in were cancelled, it just didn’t book patients do surgery’, so we needed to make sure teams for ensuring there was minimal the first three days. for arthroplasty (joint) surgeries during that was the case,” Mr Green said. impact on patients. They are to be “Seatbelts save lives,” said Sgt that time. “We couldn’t guarantee that.” commended for the effort taken to put Plowman. It said the impact on wait times had The surgical team were still operating agreed actions in place so the joint “It’s a fact, and the consequences of also been minimal, after double the on other orthopaedic conditions over this replacement surgery could resume,” Mrs not wearing one have been felt across normal number of surgeries took place in time. Bartlett said. the area far too often in recent years. We April. Hauora Tairawhiti surgical services Mr Green said Covid-19 had prompted really want to see improvement in this Arthroplasty surgery recommenced on group manager Lynsey Bartlett said staff to think ‘where am I in my life and in area. March 22. when safety concerns were raised, the my career?’ “It should be the first thing you do Hauora Tairawhiti appropriate action was to stop planned It wasn’t unique to this ward but was when you get in your car — no excuses!” chief executive Jim joint surgery, review the safety issues and something he had witnessed across the The operation continues today and Green said clinical staff agree on a plan to remediate the areas of DHB. tomorrow. in the Orthopaedic concern. “People have taken this opportunity to Department were “It is important that clinical staff can reconsider and think about where they’re concerned there were raise safety concerns and that these are at with their stage of life. Plea change not enough nurses, with taken seriously. “We’ve seen that as a feature and I know the right qualifications “Assuring patient safety is a priority. that it’s a feature across the country.” and experience, to care This is a standard process,” she said. It came as recruiting staff was an cuts short for patients after joint When the immediate concerns were ongoing challenge. replacements. resolved surgery resumed. “Clearly we’re not able to recruit people It came after the Covid-19 pandemic Immediate remedial actions included from overseas as we have before. People week in court prompted some staff to “reconsider” their planning and assuring the availability of are not tending to move around within the careers, he said. staff to maintain the ward used for people country as they have done before. A MAN charged with possessing A reconfiguration of Gisborne Hospital who had had joint replacements, she said. “So this is also a feature that is cannabis for supply and possessing an in response to the Covid-19 response in There was a longer-term programme occurring across the country in getting offensive weapon pleaded guilty just March last year prompted some nurses to of work regarding the nursing workforce, enough people into the health system to ahead of his scheduled jury trial in retire, resign or move within the district leadership and a build project. make sure we’ve got staffing wherever we Court yesterday. health board, Mr Green said. The impact of the hold on people waiting need it.” Judge Warren Cathcart further Hauroa Tairawhiti could not provide for joint surgery was minimal, Mrs A surgical services report that came remanded Wallace Wamoana, 47, on bail a number for how many nurses left Bartlett said. to Hauora Tairawhiti’s Hiwa i te for sentence on August 19. the Orthopaedic Department before At the time when the joint replacements Rangi advisory committee on April 20 No other trials are scheduled for this publication, but said full-time equivalent were put on hold, Hauora Tairawhiti had highlighted the concerns about staffing week. The jury pool was dismissed. (FTE) staff numbers on the ward had completed 114 arthroplasty surgeries to and facilities and the hold on arthroplasty been “relatively stable” this year with date in 2021. surgeries. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 NEWS 5 Heritage work honoured

VICKI-ANNE Heikell received her New of the New Zealand Conservators of Year Honour from New Zealand Governor Cultural Material collective. General Dame Patsy Reddy in Ms Heikell, 54, lives in Porirua but was yesterday. born and raised in Gisborne. She is of Te She was made a member of the New Whanau a Apanui descent but has strong Zealand Order of Merit for her services to links to the Tairawhiti region. heritage preservation and Maori. She is the eldest daughter of Agnes From 1993 to 1997 Ms Heikell was and the late John Heikell. She went to a paper conservator at the National Primary School, St Mary’s Library of New Zealand and from 1997 School and Campion College before going to 2000, was national preservation officer to University in Wellington to Maori at the National Library. study for an arts degree majoring in She was paper conservator with the sociology. National Museum of New Zealand Te In a story in the Gisborne Herald at Papa Tongarewa from 2003 to 2010, the beginning of the year Ms Heikell said alongside supporting the National her 25 years in conservator work “didn’t Services Te Paerangi and iwi outreach feel that long” and that she was still team to develop and run and learning things. museum-based preservation workshops. Her first experience in conservation She has been field conservator for the work was in Tairawhiti working National Preservation Office, Alexander with Cliff Whiting, Ben Pewhairangi, Turnbull Library since 2010. Nick Tupara and Dean Whiting at She has been involved with nationally the Porourangi meeting house at significant projects including “Pukana: Waiomatatini in 1989. moments in Maori performance” and “I helped clean carvings at the the He Tohu exhibition of several of direction of Cliff and Ben. Aotearoa’s key constitutional documents. “I count myself lucky to have started BADGE OF HONOUR: Vicki-Anne Heikell with the Governor General Dame She is on the Ngati Porou Taonga this work in Tairawhiti with them. I am Patsy Reddy at Government House yesterday, after receiving her New Advisory Board and is a past president forever indebted to them,” she said. Zealand Order of Merit, awarded in the New Year honours. Picture supplied $462,000 funding boost Not guilty of allows Turanga Ararau to revisit youth jobs course assault with

A TAIRAWHITI youth employment The programme last ran in 2018 for two programme has been given a large funding years and was “very successful”, she said. boost by the Government. Previously, 27 rangatahi had found Turanga Ararau is receiving a further employment through the programme and a $462,000 to extend its Te Ara Poutama further five went on to higher education. quad bike programme to another 48 rangatahi (young “A highlight of the programme was two people) in Tairawhiti/Gisborne. rangatahi had the potential to go to university The programme is made up of a 12-week so they were found employment until starting A MAN accused of using his quad were about to attack him. He pointed set programme, followed by 40 weeks manaaki university this year. bike to mow down a couple in the to their grievance about him winning (support). The programme was also flexible, meaning backyard of their Whakaki home, has the right in February 2020 to occupy The programme aims to equip rangatahi rangatahi could join at any time. been found not guilty by a jury in a section next to theirs — something with key employment skills, training and Minister for Social Development and Gisborne District Court. Mrs Kahukura (a member of the same qualifications, driver licensing and work Employment announced The jury took about four and a Maori land trust) had long opposed. experience, all while connecting them to their the funding as part of its next tranche of He half hours to reach its decision in the Mr Kahukura had not yet built on cultural identity. Poutama Rangatahi programmes, aimed at case against William Kahukura, 67, the section but in the week preceding Turanga Ararau employment service supporting at-risk rangatahi. following Judge Warren Cathcart’s this incident regularly rode his quad manager Ingrid Brown said the funding from “We’re focused on supporting rangatahi summing up yesterday morning. bike along the boundary fence beside the government’s He Poutama Rangatahi fund to get what they need to progress in the Kahukura had pleaded not guilty to Mrs Kahukura’s house to access his would enable eligible rangatahi to become real world, which is why we’ve announced two charges of assault with a weapon sister’s pig, which he was feeding on a confident and funding for four (the quad bike) in relation to each of the hill behind. prepared to programmes that complainants — Glynis Kahukura (the Evidence he gave in court, including take on new aim to support widow of his deceased brother) and her an admission that he deliberately ran employment Tailoring programmes rangatahi with partner Kevin English. over Mrs Kahukura’s pathways, and to‘ the needs of young driver licence The couple alleged legs a second time (not take part in people and their region and work they went outside about Police photographs something of which he community, experience, 5pm on July 8 last year was accused) widened iwi and local is not only helping digital skills and to speak with Kahukura of wheel marks at his defence to include employment them overcome support with about an incident a week the scene were the possibility of self- initiatives. challenges but is paying documentations earlier in which they consistent with the defence. “Our key dividends in getting for employment. believed he rammed and He claimed Mr English objective is “He Poutama damaged their trailer. couple’s claims. brandished and threw to deliver them into sustainable Rangatahi is But instead of a much bigger stick at practical and employment, education or training. a successful stopping, Kahukura him than the washing work-focused —Carmel Sepuloni and worthwhile accused them of poisoning a pig and line prop. That evidence was the first employment ’ initiative. For deliberately drove at them, they said. time it was mentioned in court. The activities to example, if Mr English said he grabbed a 6-foot existence of the stick he described was prepare our you don’t have stick propping up the couple’s washing not raised during cross-examination of rangatahi for employment by providing a driver licence, qualifications or practical line and pointed it at Kahukura in other witnesses. ongoing manaaki support and in workplace work skills, it is very difficult to tackle an effort to ward him off. Kahukura As Mr Kahukura had not made an support to ensure a sustainable outcome is these challenges alone, which is why this knocked him down regardless then ran earlier police statement, his evidence achieved. investment boost in these rural communities over Mrs Kahukura as she tried to go to in court could not be compared to any “Te Ara Poutama aims to motivate rangatahi is important. his aid. earlier account by him. to commence on a pathway to employment “These results show that tailoring Mrs Kahukura said she was dragged Cross-examining him, Crown by giving them an insight into employment programmes to the needs of young people about five metres under the bike. prosecutor Lara Marshall accused him opportunities in a range of different industries and their region is not only helping them Police photographs of wheel marks of making up his evidence to suit the such as hospitality and administration. overcome challenges but is paying dividends at the scene were consistent with the circumstances. “We have made changes to the programme in getting them into sustainable employment, couple’s claims. In her closing address, Ms Marshall to suit all rangatahi, recognising that some education or training,” Ms Sepuloni said. The couple believed they were lucky said Kahukura’s actions were only ever require minimal guidance and support, with “The vast majority of rangatahi complete not to be seriously injured and only intentional — there was no self-defence. others requiring intensive interventions. these programmes so they can move forward because the land was boggy from heavy By contrast, counsel Adam “Everyone is given a chance to shine with in their lives, better equipped to choose career rain. Simperingham said Kahukura’s actions realistic goals set to guide our rangatahi into and life pathways that will not only better their At the outset of the trial, Mr during and after the incident had the successful employment or further education own futures, but the future of their whanau Kahukura did not dispute running hallmarks of an innocent man. The jury and training.” and their communities.” the pair over but claimed it was should accept his evidence as credible accidental and due to his belief they and reliable. 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 HOSPITALS OVERLOADED BRIEFS Bodies of climbers on Mount recovered TARANAKI — Police have recovered the bodies Patients waiting in corridors of two climbers who died on Mount Taranaki earlier this week. by Emma Russell, NZ Herald services were available in the weekend. Police were notified on Tuesday night that a Dr Barry Snow, Auckland DHB climber had fallen near the summit, and a search AUCKLAND — Sick and injured director of adult medical, said staff and rescue operation commenced then. patients are being left in hospital were busy with emergency department The bodies of two climbers were located just corridors and ambulances are queuing presentations and admissions, and with after midnight, but they could not be recovered outside Auckland emergency departments patients who are in hospital for planned until today due to poor weather conditions. as demand continues to skyrocket. appointments and procedures. A search and rescue member who was on Mothers with high-risk pregnancies “The public can be assured that if they Taranaki Maunga said he understood the men have occasionally been transferred out of or their loved ones need hospital-based died near Syme Hut, which is on Fanthams Peak the Auckland area to give birth, due to no care, we have the capacity to provide a at an elevation of 1940m and about 500m from the bed space availability in the region. high standard of care. summit. Middlemore, Auckland City and “We have an operational model that In a statement this morning, police said they North Shore hospitals sent an alert to enables us to safely flex our wards at recovered the men’s bodies shortly after 8am with ambulances on Monday night warning Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS), said times of peak demand. This includes the help of the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter and that they were nearing maximum multiple doctors had told her Monday opening flex beds (physical beds that are Alpine Cliff Rescue personnel. capacity, the NZ Herald can reveal. night was super busy, with one from not always needed), reviewing rosters They are now in the process of being formally Emergency responders were told Auckland City Hospital saying there to ensure that they are safe and having identified, so police are not releasing their names. to transport patients to “alternative were “lots of patients waiting in corridors additional nurses to support our patients — Radio NZ facilities” such as community accident for beds to get treatment”. and teams.” 10-year rail investment plan and medical centres or in less severe She said when hospitals started to run But while there was higher numbers cases sending a paramedic to treat them over 80 percent capacity it meant: of inpatients, those numbers were lower WELLINGTON — Freight rail will now be funded at home. •฀Patients฀were฀more฀likely฀to฀be฀ than a typical busy winter period. from the same pot as roads. Multiple health experts warned the discharged earlier than they should, An Auckland DHB Hospital Advisory It is one of the announcements from the NZ Rail overload, causing delays and rushed putting their recovery at risk; Committee (HAC) report, released in Plan — the government’s 10-year plan for rail discharges, was putting patients at •฀There฀would฀be฀delays฀for฀people฀who฀ April, said it was expected that winter investment. greater risk. needed beds for treatment which could 2021 would be “very challenging” and The plan says there has been significant Spokespeople for Auckland, Waitemata have a negative flow on effect in terms of would require all physical beds to be under-investment in the national rail network for and Counties Manukau district health their healthcare outcome; open to enable urgent and planned care decades and large parts of the network are in boards confirmed there had been an •฀It฀also฀played฀havoc฀with฀planned฀ to continue. managed decline. increase in admissions — but said even care procedures and surgeries because David Wills, director of the Nurses KiwiRail will now also get funding from the at the busiest of times staff would always often they will have to be cancelled Society union representing hundreds of National Land Transport Fund (NLTF) — meaning ensure anyone presenting to a hospital at late notice — “which mucks people nurses across the country, said occupancy investment in rail infrastructure will be considered would get the right care as soon as around and becomes really ineffective numbers at Auckland’s three biggest EDs alongside spending on state highways, public possible. in terms of cost and could be really were at peak levels and it was part of transport and walking and cycling infrastructure. devastating for patients”. long-standing problem. The report says previously investment in rail ‘Staff are burned out’ The NZ Herald last month reported “And฀it’s฀not฀just฀EDs.฀Its฀ICUs,฀NICUs,฀ has been made on a year-by-year basis. It says Meanwhile, one Auckland emergency patients waiting up to two hours for an they all had very low bed capacity that this is not sufficient when making investments in doctor said he was worried about the ambulance, with St John confirming the hasn’t kept up with population growth.” long-life infrastructure assets such as rail. impact the increased demand was having “average” wait time was between 30 to 45 Another report, released by Auckland The plan does not lay out a definitive list of on staff and the flow-on impact it could minutes. DHB in March, said its neonatal projects to get funding in the next decade, or have for patient care. Stu Cockburn, St John general intensive฀care฀unit฀(NICU)฀had฀been฀ include any announcements about new money. “Staff are burned out . . . without manager of ambulance operations, said “extremely busy” the past two or three But state investments will be made to restore the resources, including time and staff Monday night was a busy evening, but it months. the network to a resilient and reliable state and support, it’s difficult to work effectively.” was not out of the ordinary. “This has resulted in two pregnant lay the groundwork for growth. The specialist did not want to be “While the need to implement these mothers needing to be transferred out of It says by 2052, freight tonnage in New Zealand named out of fear of losing his job. measures predominantly occurs in winter, the region because the entire region was is expected to increase by almost 40 percent. Operating well above maximum our ambulance staff are now experiencing full.” Investments will include upgrades in rail capacity was a problem that had this on a more regular basis, particularly Dr John Beca, Starship child health infrastructure, safety improvement, new escalated this year with the backlog of on Mondays.” director of surgical, said occasionally locomotives wagons and ferries, and mechanic planned care that had been put on hold The emergency doctor said the reason mothers with high-risk pregnancies were deports. due to Covid-19, he said. Mondays were particularly bad was transferred out of Auckland to give birth Some specific plans could include: re-opening Sarah Dalton, executive director at because patients couldn’t be discharged due to there not being enough available Stratford to Okahukura line, completing the senior doctors union Association of over the weekend and not all hospital bed space. upgrade of rail in Northland, double-tracking Auckland to Hamilton and upgrading tracks to allow more weight across much of the country. Additional electrification could be installed on heavily used routes. Looking for another job after refusing jab Transport Minister Michael Wood said the Value of Rail report, also out today, shows rail is worth more than $2 billion to the economy annually. Security guard has This is calculated from lower congestion, air pollution, road maintenance, and greenhouse gases. allergic reactions Wood said in less than three years, the Government has committed over $5bn to rail. This A HAWKE’S Bay woman claims she may be includes a record level of funding in Budget 2020, unable to work because her personal beliefs with over $1.2b being invested in the rail system. clash with the vaccination policy of the security — Radio NZ company she works for. Melanie Petrowski is a security guard for China blasts NZ Parliament Rescom Security Systems, which is contracted China has blasted the ’s to provide services to the DHB. decision to declare “severe human rights abuses” “I did the care associate work, watching the are under way in Xinjiang, warning the two high-risk patients, they need someone to watch countries’ relationship may be harmed if the issue them 24/7,” she said. is pursued. Petrowski loves her job, however, Rescom Parliamentarians unanimously backed an ACT Security Systems requires all staff to be Party motion on Wednesday afternoon expressing vaccinated. grave concern at “severe human rights abuses” Initially, she was told by a staff member via against the Uighur minority in China’s Xinjiang text that she had to have the vaccine because and called on the Government to work with “it’s a requirement from our client”. NO JAB, NO JOB: Melanie Petrowski considers her future options. She had international partners to end the abuses. However, Hawke’s Bay Today inquiries Covid in November, so believes she is already immune. The Chinese Embassy in Wellington has now clarified that the DHB does not enforce Hawke’s Bay Today picture reacted, saying the New Zealand Parliament’s mandatory vaccinations. action “grossly interferes in China’s internal A DHB spokeswoman said as per the Mort Nikolaison confirmed it was “our company two to three eight-hour shifts per week. affairs and runs counter to international law and Government advice and directive to all New requirement that our staff working in the DHB “There’s other jobs that don’t require the basic norms governing international relations”. Zealanders (including DHBs) the Covid vaccine environment be vaccinated”. vaccine at the moment, but I don’t want those. I “The Chinese side deplores and firmly opposes was not mandatory, but it was recommended to He said Petrowski still worked for the like my hospital job. No jab, no job.” such action,” a spokesperson said. help save lives. company. Petrowski, a Christian and former One Party China has always denied accusations it abuses “Hawke’s Bay DHB is currently vaccinating “She’s still employed with us. candidate for Tukituki in the 2020 general the indigenous population, but over recent its workforce and has offered the vaccine to its “Our staff can’t choose where they work with elections, has several reasons for saying “no”. years, a large number of independent reports security contractors,” the spokeswoman said. us, I put them where I can put them. She’s a “It’s my body, my choice. I have done my have found about 1 million Uighur Muslims are “The DHB understands compulsory uptake casual worker,” Nikolaison said. research, I have allergic reactions. confined to concentration camps subject to of the Covid vaccine is this particular security Petrowski said she had been offered “other “It (getting the vaccine) could mean potential torture and forced sterilisation as authorities try company’s policy for all its staff.” positions”, but was unhappy with the hours and death. I had Covid in November, I recovered. I to eradicate their religion and suppress birth Rescom Security Systems branch manager pay offered. Previously she had been working am already immune.” rates. — The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 NATIONAL NEWS 7 ‘NOT A REASONABLE ASK’ Wage freeze ‘a poor decision by Government’ by Jordan Bond, Radio NZ valued,” Dalton said. sector should also make “Before Covid struck a lot of our nurses were Even minimal some sacrifice. going to even for a six-month period WELLINGTON — Unions are worried that inflation would have “While $60,000 to pay off mortgages and earn much more. That doctors and nurses will move to Australia people behind by at isn’t a huge salary, it could be an enticement now.” following the government’s freeze on public least 5 percent in the comes with a level of Dalton thought the same. She said Australia sector salaries. next few years. Rent job security that you already paid 40 to 60 percent more for Under new government rules, three-quarters of costs and interest rates wouldn’t see in the specialists, so this freeze might just send talent people working in the public sector are unlikely were expected to rise private sector. So a pay packing. to get a salary bump until at least 2024. too, Dalton said. freeze is a pretty small “We certainly hope it doesn’t exacerbate it, but No government employee earning over Nurses’ Union price to pay for that, it absolutely might. We think not even allowing $100,000 a year will get a pay rise until 2024. spokesperson Glenda especially when you people to keep pace with inflation and the cost And those with salaries with between $60,000 Alexander said, in consider it’s only for of living is a really poor way to treat a critical and $100,000 will need to prove exceptional places like Auckland, three years. workforce that the Minister of Health has already circumstances. $60,000 — the wage But Alexander said acknowledged has significant shortages,” Dalton It’s not only bureaucrats in Wellington — it freeze threshold — CONCERN: In places like Auckland, many in the public said. includes border workers, hospital staff, prison didn’t go far. $60,000 — the wage freeze threshold sector had already Public Service Minister said the guards and social workers. “There are lots of — doesn’t go far, says Nurses’ Union offered a lot. sector needed to show restraint, as others in the Sarah Dalton of senior doctors’ union The people in that zone spokesperson Glenda Alexander. “Our nurses private sector continued to feel the effects of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists said who are very much responded when pandemic, and the move would help preserve it was a poor decision by the Government. struggling to make ends meet.” required, right at the outset of this pandemic, and public sector jobs. “It’s not a reasonable ask for our health However, the Taxpayers Union said restraint in have been making a huge contribution to keeping The National Party has already condemned the workforce to say ‘hey, just go backwards. But the public sector was exactly what was needed our border safe, dealing with the returnees . . . move, saying nurses are not responsible for the by the way, can you run these extra clinics, right now, describing public debt post-Covid as they’ll feel like this is a bit of a slap in the face.” government’s incompetence. can you deal with these overloaded emergency “ballooning”. She said this might actually be the final push “The government needs to reconsider and departments, can you cope with this not fit-for- Spokesperson Louis Houlbrooke for some to leave for Australia. reverse immediately this pay freeze and take purpose building?’ It’s just too many things, said the private sector had been “I think if the borders were more open, this responsibility for out of control public sector and it suggests that this health workforce isn’t “feeling it” over the past year and the public would be a deciding factor,” she said. growth,” Mark Mitchell said. Community rallies behind teen battling rare cancer by Emma Houpt, Bay of Plenty Times The Child Cancer Foundation was also helping with accommodation and some travel costs. “Cancer is a horrible thing for your child to Innocence, a student at Te Wharekura o Mauao, get.” was “really tight” with her three siblings, Ngatai- Those are the words of Matapihi mum Rebecca Henry said. Ngatai-Henry after watching her 14-year-old “When we come home, they are all sitting daughter battle cancer for more than four together talking about her treatment. The kids months. don’t seem affected by it. They still love her the In December, Innocence Henry — described same and treat her the same.” by her mum as “strong” and “caring” with a love Their “beautiful” daughter also loved kapa of baking — was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, , baking and spending time with friends. a rare type of cancer that occurs in bones or “She is our baker. She bakes cookies, surrounding soft tissue. cupcakes, and cakes,” her mum said. Since January, the teenager has had fortnightly Henry said his daughter was always helping chemotherapy treatments at Starship Children’s EWING SARCOMA: Innocence Henry,14, MAUAOATHON: On Saturday, more than her friends and peers when they were in trouble. Hospital in Auckland. Last month one of her toes was diagnosed with rare cancer in 50 people plan to walk up Mauao (Mount But this year, she had mostly stayed home due to was amputated in a bid to arrest the disease. December. Picture supplied Maunganui) from sunrise to sunset to her low immunity. The chemotherapy had caused Ngatai-Henry quit her job to support Innocence raise money for Innocence’s whanau — her to lose her hair and she needed time to through the treatments, but that has left the time anymore.” her parents Rebecca Ngatai-Henry and recover after treatments. close-knit family of six — including three other Ngatai-Henry said they had been travelling Harry Henry. “She hasn’t spent much time with her friends children — struggling to get by on just dad Harry to Starship Hospital every second Tuesday for this year — but hopefully it all changes when she Henry’s income. chemotherapy since January. are really happy with that.” gets better,” said Ngatai-Henry. But their community has rallied around “We come home, she just heals her body and Ngatai-Henry said doctors and surgeons were “She is just a caring, loving, beautiful young them, with more than 50 people signing up to we go back through again. blown away by the results, which suggested the lady who has kind of paused her life for now. But climb Mauao (Mount Maunganui) from sunrise “We are halfway through her treatment now, treatments were working. she has got dreams and aspirations for the future to sunset this weekend as a fundraiser for the and we have got another four or five months of “So we’ve just gotta complete the cycle and — and we are going to make sure her dreams family. chemo to go. the fingers crossed, it doesn’t come back again.” come true.” Ngatai-Henry said the cancer had brought “a “She is strong.” Both parents praised the support systems in They were amazed by the number of people lot of changes in our lives”. Last week the family received the “positive” place for them at Starship Hospital, and in their signed up for the “Mauaoathon” on Saturday. “Our family is broken now,” she said. news there was no cancer found in Innocence’s community. “We will be there with you. Thank you for being “I head up to every treatment with her and dad amputated centre-left toe, which was where it “It shows the love of all the people that are there for our baby, we will remember this and stays home and works. So, it is just helping with originated. there. There is so much support up there in have a big celebration when she is better,” said extra costs because we are not both working full- “There is no cancer or tumour in it — so we Starship — the nurses are beautiful.” Ngatai-Henry. “It is like my nemesis, walking up

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National and ACT’s call to sack Mallard “Resignations will not resolve that,” she The settlement he signed had allowed him as she said resignations would not said. only to discuss the issue if he was asked about resolve the underlying issues which led to National leader was it in Parliament. Tuesday night’s debate. highly critical of Mallard — her party has That chance was last night when Mallard She said the blame lay with everyone been trying to get rid of him as Speaker fronted up in Parliament for the annual review of who participated in the session. for months. Parliamentary Service. “No one . . . covered themselves in She said it was a “disgraceful display Prosecuting him were National MPs Chris glory”. from the Speaker”, and added that Ardern Bishop and , continuing their On Tuesday, Mallard used the legal had delivered Mallard a “slap on the crusade for the Speaker to be sacked over the immunity of parliamentary privilege to wrist”. issue. claim that a worker — who he apologised “She should have given him the sack. Both sides were appalling. But the Speaker SHORT FUSE: Speaker Trevor Mallard on to for falsely accusing of rape — It should be a don’t come in on Monday was the one who should have taken the higher Tuesday night abandoned any pretence of committed sexual assault. decision.” ground. impartiality and the dignity of his role. His rape claim previously led to a She was full of praise for her own MPs, Mallard’s greatest liabilities are his short fuse NZ Herald file picture defamation payout of more than $300,000 who participated in the debate, saying and a stubborn streak. to the worker. they conducted themselves strongly and He might have thought he did himself some that regard. Running interference for him were Mallard was acting in his capacity as “with courage”. good in being able to explain his decisions, Labour’s whips Kieran McAnulty and Willow-Jean Minister of Parliamentary Services, and “I was very proud of the work that our boast of the wider changes he has made around Prime. he was not chairing the session. He had team did — particularly Chris Bishop Parliament, and why he was reticent to admit Prime went so far as to accuse the National previously said the session would be and Michael Woodhouse. What we need earlier he was wrong to accuse the man of rape. MPs of victim-shaming, and running similar lines “where the truth comes out” in regards to in Parliament is a Speaker who can But he did himself no good at all in terms of to the “her skirt is too short”. It was an over- the issue. manage his, or her, emotions, to act in a his primary job as Speaker. the-top accusation. Little wonder National MPs In a statement before addressing media professional manner and to bring back a The key duties of a Speaker are to maintain objected to it. yesterday, Ardern said: “The serious issue degree of decorum in Parliament that has the dignity and order of Parliament, and to But National, too, needs to take a good, hard of alleged sexual assault and harassment been sadly missing under his leadership.” exercise impartiality. look at itself and the doggedness with which its at Parliament was poorly managed and Ardern said she had written to the On Tuesday night, the Speaker himself was MPs have pursued the Speaker over this. inappropriately politicised last night Speaker and Deputy and Assistant breaching all three. Consider Parliament brought For months the National Party has questioned (Tuesday). Speakers asking them to reconvene the into disrepute. and attacked Mallard over the defamation “Any investigation of claims of sexual cross-party working group to consider It is against the rules to even insinuate a settlement. assault should be in a manner that takes how the Behavioural Standards could be Speaker is not impartial — but that rule comes They have pleaded the case for the staffer in a victim-centric approach. It also needs given effect when members of Parliament with a responsibility on the Speaker to at least question, saying Mallard had “destroyed his life” to include principles of natural justice for were dealing with staff conduct matters try to achieve impartiality. by a false accusation and dragging it out through the person allegations are made against.” such as sexual assault. Where a Speaker is openly hostile to legal proceedings instead of admitting early on Opposition MPs, that is a hard rule to adhere to. he had erred. It did not help that the man interrogating him They have not denigrated or questioned the was Bishop. There is no love lost between the veracity of the women the man is alleged to have two men, and Bishop knows just how to light sexually harassed — they have tried to leave Mid-Year Diaries Mallard’s short fuse. them out of the debate altogether. At one point, Bishop referred to the “tawdry, But their apparently unquestioning acceptance sordid” series of events. He may as well have and advocacy of that man’s side of the story been talking about the debate in Parliament. has made it easier for the Labour MPs to accuse Mallard’s first exchange was not to deliver the them of doing so. • A5 or A4 size and FARMING DIARIES “truth” he had promised, but instead to attack Mallard and Labour MPs have done little Bishop for his campaign to try to get that truth good in this regard by constantly bringing those • NZ and Australian public holidays and school terms out of him. women back into the debate, claiming they were He accused Bishop of using a general debate being re-victimised whenever the issue was • Monthly planners speech to attack Mallard when Mallard did not raised. That in turn has led to accusations they • Addresses and notes have a right of reply because he was the Speaker are trying to use the women to protect Mallard. and therefore could not take part in the debate The “truth” that Mallard delivered included himself. using privilege to say while the man’s actions He then accused Bishop of causing distress did not amount to rape, there was (allegedly, to the women victims in the case, and National of although Mallard did not use that word) “serious being part of a “culture of cover-up” for “siding sexual assault”. with” the man at the centre of the case rather Questions should be asked about Mallard’s than the victims. actions, and Mallard should be able to respond After that exchange, Bishop stood and noted — but not at any cost. Both sides have gone too that Mallard had already shown contempt. far. “I do not believe anyone watching the The clearly unimpressed Leader of the Parliament tonight could look at that display of House, Chris Hipkins, summed up the ungodly petulance and contempt and hate for both me melodrama: “I don’t think it reflected well on and Parliament, actually, and consider that he is Parliament as a whole, I don’t think it reflected appropriate to continue in the role.” well on pretty much everyone that was taking Nor did Labour do the Speaker any good in part in that debate.” LYPO-SPHERIC VITAMIN C The Vitamin C that the world is talking about 1 FOR $54.99 Available now 2 FOR $99.00 “Every human needs optimal 39682-01 Vitamin C every day. 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CHRISTCHURCH — A court SNOW TIME: Mt Hutt is scheduled to open on June 11 and Cardrona on interpreter who covered the Christchurch June 12. Coronet Peak will open on June 19, followed by The Remarkables mosque terrorist’s sentencing is shocked and Treble Cone on June 26. Picture supplied at the huge pay rates being awarded to some of her peers while she earns peanuts and struggles to survive. Pratima Nand, 69, has worked as Border exemptions granted a court interpreter for 21 years and translated some heinous criminal cases. They include last year’s sentencing of for international ski staff mass killer Brenton Tarrant; Kamal Reddy who murdered his partner, DUNEDIN — All they need now is snow. general manager Bridget Legnavsky said Pakeeza Faizal, and her young daughter, Twenty-seven border exemptions have they had exemptions for 14 snowsports Juwairiyah (Jojo) Kalim, before burying been granted for critical skifield workers instructors — the first had their visa their bodies under a North Shore bridge; in the Southern Lakes — three more are approved yesterday — and three groomer and Shahidan Nisha, who was jailed for SHOCKED: Pratima Nand has been pending — enabling skifields to open at 100 drivers. nearly nine years for burning a boy with a court interpreter for 21 years and is percent this season. “So we have actually finally succeeded, a heated poker and forcing him to eat 12 shocked at peers’ huge pay rates while In March, the Ski Areas Association of (it’s) exactly what we needed and we’re pretty hot chilli peppers. she has not had a pay rise in years. New Zealand sent an urgent plea to the happy about that.” Nand told she usually NZ Herald picture Government to get 100 highly-skilled staff She said they would love to have a earned $35 an hour plus mileage and across the border for the 2021 season, or “fundamental NZ workforce”, but there would parking. times her usual hourly rate. face having to operate at either 50 percent, or always be an expert element required from She was gobsmacked to read a Herald There was no consistency, she said, for only half the season. overseas. investigation revealing some court with some interpreters making incredible NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson said While, initially, the ski areas thought, interpreters were billing more than money while many others were forced to exemptions just came in for 10 snowsports across the country, they would need to bring $1500 for a single day’s work in what a work several jobs to make a living. instructors, primarily inbound from North in 100 people, Legnavsky said the total was Justice Ministry insider has described as Nand was one of 89 court interpreters America, to go through MIQ and they sought about half that. a “gravy train”. who signed a petition to the ministry last three groomer operators too. “The reality is it’s going to cost us a lot to “It was upsetting and disappointing to year demanding $100 an hour. “We’ll be pushing pretty hard with senior bring these people in, so we’ve had to have a a lot of interpreters because a majority of The interpreters threatened to officials at Immigration New Zealand (INZ) in really good think about return on that people us have never and will never enjoy such withdraw services, hobbling up to 10,000 the next few days.” investment. sweet payouts,” Nand said. hearings a year. Anderson was pleased the Government, “We’re employing as many Kiwis as we Examples seen by the Herald and Current regulations stipulate court and INZ, listened to the industry — and can, who aren’t necessarily as skilled, and verified by the Ministry of Justice include interpreters should receive no more than that the industry had been able to work we’re going to have to put on more training, $1700 paid to a te reo interpreter for a $25 an hour or $175 a day. Although the together for the greater good and was which is exactly what we said we would do.” one-day hearing in Kaikohe; $2628 to a ministry admits these rates are “well out taking responsibility for ensuring there were Both skifield operators had been Maori translator at a two-day hearing in of market expectation”, it has refused to training pathways for Kiwis. inundated with applications from New Wellington; and a $3197 bill for two sign- bow to interpreters’ demands, saying pay The snowsports instructors were all Level Zealanders this year and Anderson said language interpreters for just 3.5 hours’ rates are “under review”. 3, Level 4 and examiners, allowing NZSki to NZSki received about 400 applications from work in January, which included return Nand said she was passionate about run its rookie programmes and bring NZers Australians the day the transtasman bubble flights. the job and felt she was part of history through as Level 1 instructors. opened. “They’re . . . waiting . . . keen to get Figures obtained under the Official when covering major cases. “We’ve got training pathways for rookies over here.” Information Act show taxpayers have Society of Translators and Interpreters to come through, but like the snowsports Legnavsky said they had all the staff spent more than $13 million on court president Isabelle Poff-Pencole defended instructors, the very best groomer operators they needed for the skifield but were still interpreters in the past five years. The the amounts charged by her members. in the world . . . go from northern to southern struggling to find chefs. single largest bill was $42,077 for four Interpreters were highly trained, hemisphere in winter. Mt Hutt is scheduled to open on June 11 Mandarin/Cantonese interpreters at a qualified professionals and critical to the “We’ve just got to make sure INZ and Cardrona on June 12. three-week High Court criminal trial in justice process. understand that to get those high-level skills, Coronet Peak will open on June 19, Auckland in 2019. Trial work often involved unpaid that’s what you need to do.” followed by The Remarkables and Treble Nand was aware of some colleagues preparation work, and interpreters were Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Cone on June 26. — Otago Daily Times receiving upwards of $150 an hour from mostly contractors so received no holiday the Ministry of Justice, more than four or sick pay. 39499-01 10 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 ‘Please believe them’ Gloriavale Sexual abuse survivor says state labelled her a liar probe

CHRISTCHURCH — A steadfast “I developed an imaginary friend. I not have been telling the truth.” determination to tell the truth saw a don’t know if it was a boy or girl, it didn’t She said being accused of lying by welcomed 14-year-old girl endure months of solitary have a name, but . . . what I didn’t want everyone in authority she dealt with confinement at a social welfare-run home to eat, I used to say ‘you can eat that, I as a child, had impacted her life. “I just GREYMOUTH — A support group for people in the mid 1960s. don’t want it’.” think that any child who goes to anybody who choose to leave the Gloriavale Christian Maureen Taru has given evidence to Looking back now she thinks she must and says this is what is happening, Community on the West Coast is relieved the Royal Commission of Inquiry into have been completely insane. “I don’t please believe them. My life was pretty by the latest action by police and Oranga Abuse in Care. think that anybody that’s in isolation for horrendous because I wasn’t believed.” Tamariki. She was sexually abused by her half- such a long time can not have problems.” Maryann Rangi, 58, is of Ngapuhi and The two agencies have been at the West brother but no one ever believed her. Taru said no one spoke to her during Te Arawa descent. She was removed from Coast community since Monday, as part of an Taru, who is now 70, spent most of her the day while she was in the secure unit. her family home in and taken to investigation into the group. The community life being labelled a liar. Letters shown to the commission Bollard Girls’ Home in Auckland in 1978, has been the subject of allegations of sexual After spending some time in a girls’ purported to be written by Taru to a at of 14. abuse and exploiting workers’ rights. home in Horowhenua, she was shipped psychiatrist confessing to various things Rangi was subjected to an internal A former Gloriavale member said she and off to Kingslea in came as a surprise vaginal examination on arrival, a practice her family have been threatened, since police Christchurch. to her. common in girls’ homes at the time. and Oranga Tamariki arrived. Isabella Harrison, From day one I just think that any child “I didn’t write that “Getting on the table and (being told) just who left the community in 2019, said she was she was put into who‘ goes to anybody and letter. I’ve never lie back. You know like, holy hell. ‘Open not fazed and was happy to hear of the probe. a room which was says this is what is happening, seen or met the your legs’, crikey you are kidding me and “We received a (call) that if we didn’t stop euphemistically doctor. Why would I I remember putting my hands over my telling the police and telling the Government called the clinic. please believe them. My write him a letter? face and then the prodding and talking and courts what was happening that they “We went into a life was pretty horrendous I wouldn’t write like you were dead, like you didn’t exist.” would try to hurt us. And when someone who cell and I stayed because I wasn’t believed. those words today, I Rangi said metal tongs were used in has been in fear turns around and isn’t afraid there for months wouldn’t use them.” the process. any more, I think you better really watch out and months at a — Maureen Taru’ Accusations she “They just continued to poke and prod for that person because they’re going to be time. There was just was telling lies about and I thought, oh my God. All I had in my twice as courageous.” one cell, there was her half-brother, who head was, they are going to class me as Oranga Tamariki deputy chief executive nothing else in there. Sorry, there was throughout her evidence she would only filthy and dirty because of my period.” Alison McDonald said its staff were working a bed but it was bolted to the floor, that refer to as he and not by name, followed What happened to her has haunted with police to ensure the safety of children was all that was in that room, and me.” her everywhere. She was told she could her all her life. “Even today I won’t even and young people there. She was not able to talk with anyone, go home if she told the truth. go for a (cervical smear) scan because of Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust manager a bath was allowed only once a week and Taru said that if she told ‘the truth’ those days.” Liz Gregory said she had heard that up to the food was sporadic. then she would have been lying. “If I had Rangi said during the examination she 100 girls aged between 6 and 15 were being With nothing to do she felt she was said to them, ‘ok I am telling lies’, I would hid her face with her hands hoping they interviewed. — RNZ going mad. have (truly) been lying because I would would not remember her face. — RNZ Kiwi cricketers in India looking for way to escape Covid

NEW DELHI, India — The Cricket Players’ “Some of the franchises are looking at charter Association hopes some of the New Zealand planes for players or coaches involved and those cricketers in Covid-19 ravaged India will be able who don’t have that option will be looking to TRYING TO GET to get out of the country on a charter flight within come through on commercial flights potentially HOME: Black the next 24 hours. through Doha but all those logistics haven’t been Caps captain There are New Zealand players or staff in four confirmed yet.” Kane Williamson of the Indian Premier League franchises which The responsibility of getting players home was who plays for have confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the last few up to their IPL franchise, which would have to the Sunrisers days. They’re now having to self isolate as they foot the bill. Hyderabad IPL plan their exodus from the country. The league The players went to the IPL with “eyes wide side is one of has been suspended indefinitely. open” and were not expecting any special ten New Zealand Players Association’s chief executive Heath treatment or the government to step in, Mills cricketers involved Mills told First Up the players were “fairly said. in the competition. anxious” about being in India at the moment. Mills said the Kiwi players were being tested Photosport picture “They’re looking forward to trying to find ways daily and no-one had tested positive yet. Players via RNZ to get home.” But the logistics of getting home were in isolation by themselves, he said. “One were hard. Travel restrictions and players being of the issues is the ongoing requirements spread across various locations in India were for athletes to spend time in . . . quarantine contributing to that, Mills said. situations.” The option of some leaving for the United Deputy Prime Minister told are working very closely with our cricketers cricketers themselves were satisfied themselves Kingdom was being explored, Mills said. First Up it was “very challenging” to get out of who are on the ground there to support them that there was a set of guidelines and there was “Everything is being worked through and it is India at the moment. to be able to exit India and then return to New a set of protocols that was being followed. The hard to confirm any travel details at this stage. “Availability of flights is very low, most Zealand.” decision has now been taken for the tournament There is a group coming back to New Zealand commercial airlines are not flying out. I’m aware The decision to go to India ultimately fell on to be suspended . . . we are taking an interest . . . and hopefully they are going to get on flights or of discussions that have been going on. I know the players and was not the responsibility of New I’m very hopeful they’ll be able to get themselves a charter plane in the next 24 hours. New Zealand Cricket and the Players Association Zealand Cricket, Robertson said. “I think they, the out but this is a very difficult time for anyone

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39608-01 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 BUSINESS 11 Housing market yet to feel impact of changes: RBNZ

WELLINGTON — It is yet to be seen whether it depended on how people responded to the concerned about the effect of a sharp drop in March. measures brought in to cool the housing market changes. prices — rather than gradual adjustment — on Bascand said they were trying to ensure the have worked, the Reserve Bank says, and it is “I know what we’re worried about from a financial stability and the economy. market would be able to absorb the fluctuation prepared to do more if required. financial stability point of view is how risky that “What we want from our financial stability in prices without too many people being at a In its six-monthly financial stability report, lending is, and I guess the big thing we try to do point of view is to avoid high risk lending and to loss. the central bank said it may need to take further is lean against risky lending. see prices, and see the market adjust gradually “I think people who are looking to buy have action to cool the market. “You see new borrowers or who are more over time, to try to keep those prices close . . . to be cautious and say, ‘well actually when I Reserve Bank deputy governor Geoff exposed to taking on the high debt borrowing, enough to where the fundamental drivers are.” look ahead, I think prices are not going to stay Bascand told Morning Report it was still early where if they had a loss of income or interest The latest CoreLogic House Price Index up here so I shouldn’t bid that much’, and I days to see the effects of the government’s rates change or something they’d be more report noted a reduction in demand of think what we’re saying is obviously it’s better if recent housing package, but he believed they exposed so, it’s making sure the new borrowing valuations, down 11 percent compared to the prices adjust gradually, than fall sharply — that’s would help alongside the bank’s own measures, is not too risky.” previous six months. more disruptive to people and causes more like reintroducing LVR restrictions. Another worry for the bank was if a ‘sharp Meanwhile, the latest Trade Me Property pain. But with prices rising 19.8 percent year on correction’ occurred, potentially causing prices Price Index showed the national average asking “We’d all prefer a gradual adjustment but year, how long it would take before buyers are to dramatically fall 10-20 percent at once. price for a home hit a record $805,000, with what we’re saying is those long-term drivers able to see the impact? While first-home buyers might be pleased the national average asking price showing an look like they’re softening so prices shouldn’t “Time will tell,” Bascand said, adding that with that idea, Bascand said the bank was annual increase of 16 percent in the year to keep rising in the way they have.” — RNZ Strengthening financial future Fonterra unveils radical new capital structure options, shareholders’ fund could go

by Andrea Fox, NZ Herald “It now needs to be prepared for flat or potentially declining milk supply AUCKLAND — Fonterra directors are CAPITAL as a result of factors such as climate proposing a cheaper entry for farmers to RESTRUCTURE: change impacts, regulatory changes, and the big dairy cooperative and either axing Fonterra has alternative land uses. or capping through a buy-back the listed announced a raft “Our coop’s financial performance Fonterra Shareholders’ Fund to protect of changes to its will always be the main determinant of farmer ownership and control. capital structure. our share of New Zealand milk. But we This is the preference of the board of Chairperson Peter also know that a more flexible capital New Zealand’s biggest company after a McBride says the structure, that caters for the diversity major review of its capital structure. capital structure and different aspirations within our And in what directors agree could come review aimed Coop, would support a sustainable future as a surprise, the size of the Fonterra to ensure the milk supply. Shareholders’ Fund will be temporarily sustainability of “This is critical for us to deliver our capped, by suspending shares in the the cooperative strategy, which prioritises New Zealand separate Fonterra Shareholders’ Market into the future. milk.” from being exchanged into units in the NZ Herald picture Declining milk volumes or providing fund. more flexibility for farmers’ shareholding This is to prevent shares owned by requirements could cause the fund size to Fonterra’s 10,000 shareholder-owners grow significantly, McBride said. from being exchanged into units in Zealand and is the world’s biggest dairy Other options the board considered “That would mean the thresholds that the fund while consultation about the exporter and fifth largest dairy company in its capital structure review over were put in place to help protect farmer proposal is under way. by revenue. the past 18 months or so were: dual ownership and control could be exceeded Without a suspension, there was the To be a member of the cooperative share structures, which would move within the next few seasons. risk shares could be exchanged for units and have their milk collected, farmers from the current single coop share “To stay within the fund size in the fund during the consultation currently have to buy one share for every to a compulsory supply share and a thresholds, our coop would need to take process this year. This could have kilogram of milk solids supplied. The separate, non-compulsory investment action — such as buying back shares resulted in the size of the fund doubling proposal is to change that to one share share; milk supply without the share-buy or units or increasing the thresholds or more, and making the option of buying for every 4kg. requirement; a traditional nominal share to allow a greater degree of external the fund back unaffordable for Fonterra’s With average milksolids production per structure; a split cooperative model. investment. We don’t think either of these balance sheet, chairman Peter McBride herd at 169,595kg according DairyNZ, Fonterra’s current capital structure, are ideal outcomes. said. and shares at $4-plus the present share introduced in 2012 and considered “Buy-backs create an uncertain Trading in NZX and ASX-listed units standard is a very expensive proposition by industry observers and market demand on our capital, potentially in the fund were halted on Wednesday for a new entrant also funding land and commentators to be a clunky hybrid impacting our ability to invest in pending the capital structure review cow costs. oddball, has come under pressure for strategy and growth. Under the scenarios announcement. Trading will resume McBride said the share standard reform from several influences. that we’ve modelled, buy-backs could cost on Friday morning. The temporary cap change would make it easier for new New Zealand’s milk production shareholders up to $1.2 billion over the on shares in the farmer market being farmers to join the cooperative and is flatlining and even declining as next 10 seasons.” exchanged into units will take effect give more flexibility to existing farmers environmental and compliance costs Following consultation with then. Holders of listed dividend-carrying, who want to free up capital or who are bite and more land is converted to shareholders, if the board decides to non-voting units in the fund can continue working through a succession plan. horticulture, Fonterra’s share of the reform the capital structure, it will likely buying and selling from Friday morning. “A key outcome of this change is that raw milk market is being eroded by aim for a farmer vote around the time of The market capitalisation of the fund shares would be bought and sold between competitors which don’t require share the company’s November annual meeting. is $493.2 million. It is capped at $500m. farmers in a farmer-only market. purchase to supply and capital is Change will require a 75 percent vote Jarden senior analyst Arie Dekker “I want to be clear that these changes becoming scarce. of support. suggests the fund is mostly owned by could impact the price at which shares Farmers have invested $8 billion in If the decision is to buy back the fund, farmers anyway. in our coop are traded, and there may the company over the past decade for 75 percent approval will also be required While the board considered several not be as much liquidity in the market. disappointing returns. from unit holders entitled to vote. options, including sticking with the Ultimately the price for farmers’ shares It must find a way to achieve capital Any vote is likely to be conditional on current capital structure, its preferred would be determined by the performance sustainability while remaining in farmer changes to legislation governing Fonterra option is to reduce Fonterra’s share of the coop and trading between farmers. ownership and control. and the $15 billion dairy industry. The standard and either have no fund or a “We believe this is a more sustainable McBride said Fonterra’s current Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (Dira) capped fund, he said. proposition over the longer term than structure was put in place when milk in 2001 enabled Fonterra to be created Fonterra has just under 80 percent the alternatives we are confronted with,” supply was growing rapidly in New from an industry mega-merger, to provide of the raw milk supply market in New McBride said. Zealand. scale to be a “national export champion”.

SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY Telecommunications services provider Vital the second half of the 2020 financial year. The announced a new sales channel with partner group, which employs 38,555 staff, doubled its Logic Wireless, one of the largest distributors of interim dividend to A70c (75c) a share. WELLINGTON — Investors stepped back The unemployment rate fell from 4.9 percent land mobile radio and rugged cellular devices in Dual-listed AFT Pharmaceuticals, which to digest a flow of economic data and what it to 4.7 percent in the March quarter. An ANZ Australasia. rose 10c or 2.13 percent to $4.80, continues to means as the New Zealand sharemarket fell half research note said further labour market gains Synlait Milk continued to recover, rising 9c or announce distribution deals around the world a percent after two days of rises. will be hard won this year. 2.65 percent to $3.48; Freightways was up 10c — this time in Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, The S&P/NZX 50 Index was down 63.88 points In its latest financial stability statement, the to $11.25; Restaurant Brands climbed 55c or 4.1 Bolivia and Uruguay for its Maxigesic pain relief or 0.49 percent to 12,848.31 in rocky trading, Reserve Bank said it was ready to implement percent to $13.95; and The Warehouse Group medicine. Another dual-listed stock, ikeGPS, told after hitting an intraday low of 12,759.14 and more tools to cool the housing market if needed. gained 9c or 2.64 percent to $3.50. the market it has extended an agreement with high of 12,912.19. Market leader Fisher & Paykel Healthcare To show how sensitive the market is, dual- a Fortune 100 US electric utility to design its There were 61 gainers and 70 decliners over fell 99c or 2.79 percent to $34.55; Ebos Group listed ANZ Banking Group fell 81c or 2.6 percent power distribution infrastructure for additional the whole market, with 61.7 million shares worth was down 42c to $30.50; and Summerset Group to $30.32 after reporting six months statutory $1.2m revenue in its 2022 financial year. Its share $232.49m changing hands. Holdings decreased 18c to $12.32. profit of $A2.94 billion ($3.7b), up 45 percent on price rose 3c or 3.16 percent to 98c. — NZ Herald 12 OPINION The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 EDITORIAL The cost of water, or its price . . . NZ holds its line on by Kerry Worsnop Natural and Built Environments Act (set to allude to the “optionality” feature fading. District councillor replace the RMA) and presumably implemented For many of the public, the lack of information abuses in Xinjiang by what remains of local government, if (or when) on this work programme and its proposed THERE’S little precedent in three waters infrastructure has been carved form, impacts and costs must be alarming The two major parties and the recent memory for the breadth out and if the review of local government has and frustrating. Many of us share this alarm rest of Parliament divided yesterday of policy change being carved decreed that it should still exist in some form. and frustration, as even with having attended on the subject of China and human into the legislative landscape The work programme to undertake this scale workshops, read screeds of reports and every rights abuses in its northwestern currently. Though this should of transformation is eye-wateringly expansive DIA (Department of Internal Affairs) information province of Xinjiang, along with not surprise anyone. and expensive at the local level, even when the release, it is difficult to discern much beyond the China’s importance to this country There is only one rule for a majority parameters of change are known, and even more fact that the Government favours amalgamation. Government, and that is that there aren’t any so when they are not. These combined influences It is not yet clear what assumptions the DIA as our largest trading partner. rules that can’t be changed. This fact will see are increasingly building towards a tidal wave of have based their advice on, although at a high A motion filed by Act deputy the country submerged in a sea of reforms for reform, of which little is being said to the general (and vague) level they are advising of significant leader Brooke van Velden last week the next two years and likely beyond, as waves public. cost savings and improved levels of service from requested that Parliament debate of environmental reforms are followed by RMA The decisions we face as a region over the amalgamation. What councils have been told is whether human rights abuses in reform, health reform, and three waters reform, coming months and years will require that we that the proposed new entities are capable of Xinjiang amounted to genocide, and now to be joined by the recently-announced all invest in understanding the challenges and leveraging two to three times more debt than called on the Government to fulfil its review of Local Government itself. opportunities which present themselves as the local councils, and that this alone will ensure obligations under international law. As though staying afloat amongst all of this central government agenda becomes clearer. that water infrastructure is better funded going Labour only supported the motion wasn’t difficult enough, the chronological order Three waters reform presents the first forward. What that assertion does not tell us is if the term “genocide” was removed. of these proposed changes also conspires to challenge, with the deadline approaching by how the community will service that debt — or work against any attempt at cohesive and well- when councils must confirm their position and how they will be paying for it under the proposed It was, as the support of all parties informed decision making. either accept or reject the invitation to split new entities; given they are unlikely to be able to was required to go ahead with the By way of an example — the recently updated out three waters assets and amalgamate with levy rates — the obvious answer would seem to debate. However, yesterday Act, freshwater standards are required to be fully neighbouring regions along as yet undefined be the pricing of water services directly, which the Green Party and the Maori incorporated into local planning instruments by boundaries. At this point in the process the opens an entirely different can of worms. Party all asserted their support 2024; soon after that, these same instruments narrative continues to support this reform being for the original motion. Green MP will need to be melded into the freshly-minted “opt in”, although subtle language changes may To be continued criticised both major parties for bringing up trade LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS when debating using the term Stock control — why “genocide”. Van Velden said having to soften the motion to gain the Community stepped up acceptance of the governing party A heartfelt thank you to our themselves around Axle’s is it so difficult now? was “intolerable”. local police and search and whanau. I am so proud of how The agreed motion was: “That this rescue teams for the massive our community came together. I’m confused! (Although Araroa etc? What about House is gravely concerned about effort to find precious Axle. What a wonderful outcome. there are people who would capable and experienced the severe human rights abuses Also a big thank you to all the Stay safe, Axle! say I’m easily put in that animal control officers, The taking place against Uighurs and volunteers who helped with state of mind.) I have noticed Impounding Act, The Fencing the search and also wrapped REHETTE STOLTZ over the past few months that Act, Stock Control Bylaw, the other ethnic and religious minorities stock control does not seem to auctioning of unclaimed and in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous be able to be administered in advertised stock? Region, and that it call on the the manner it was “back in the It makes interesting reading Government to work with the United If fishers unhappy, so be it day”. to view the Gisborne District Nations, international partners, and Re: Do try to make friends . . . slaughtered bodies, the apology I I have seen various Council Impounded Stock to work with all relevant instruments May 1 letter. may have made then was entirely comments like “we will truck register and see the numbers of international law to bring these Hi Alain, I’m not surprised my unnecessary. To my eyes they stand the stock to Wairoa”, “we can’t of stock that have been abuses to an end.” being on the side of fish and oceans as monuments to nature’s evolution, prosecute”?? impounded over the years in Beijing vehemently denies any would upset some who derive not trophies to glory of the cruel What has happened to a successful and professional rights abuses in Xinjiang, saying it pleasure from the recreational lust of hunting down living beings the infrastructure, eg stock manner using the tried and exploitation of the ocean and fish. that are harmless to us, and just for pounds at Patutahi, , true method. has been combatting separatism , Gisborne, Tolaga What am I missing? and Islamist militancy in the region. I remember submitting a piece the fun of it. here on Alain’s NZ record 473.2kg I have said before, I support Alain Bay, , Te Puia It is estimated China has detained black marlin catch, and something in his reasonable opposition to Springs, Ruatoria and Te PAT COLLINS more than 1 million Uighurs and of my discomfort seeing huge abuses of commercial fishing. other Muslim ethnic minorities over fish corpses on display within the But if my opposition to abusive the past few years in mass camps, Tatapouri Sports Fishing clubroom. sport fishing for pleasure and Time for new direction which the Chinese Communist Party That was about 8-10 years ago. other recreation practices having calls vocational education centres. I now feel that even though I a detrimental effect on fish stocks Some are using the extreme word better outcomes, and that the had the terminology wrong, and makes me thousands of enemies, apartheid, even though giving Maori ruling class will make decisions for Alleged abuses include forced the power to make decisions for them and exclude them from self- labour, rape, torture and forced birth those magnificent replicas of once- so be it. mighty fish were but casts of their BOB HUGHES their own is not like apartheid. determination. control, including sterilisations. Nobody is going to stop Maori The way I see the different This last allegation has seen using the same public toilets or agencies is that even though there America under both Donald Trump schools or buses as everybody else. will be autonomy, both agencies will and Joe Biden declare that a Draw between the dots . . . Intermarriage will still be permitted. work alongside each other. Maori genocide is occuring; parliaments in Re: Big fine will put paid but simply added to the We’ll all still mingle in the schools live and know what life is for them, Canada, the UK and the Netherlands dumpers off, April 30 letter. outstanding amount of unpaid and pubs and be welcomed as and know what is best for their own have also condemned the abuse The notion that a current fines and fees which presently members of political parties if we people. as genocide, which is defined by $400 fine increased to $1000 burdens the council. so desire. Nothing else has worked that would deter fly dumpers has How many of the 11 We’ll also still enjoy the public well so let’s give this a really good international convention as the no basis. Draw between the infringement notices issued cultural displays and competitions try. Let’s not disregard a very good “intent to destroy, in whole or in dots and work out that the for litter breaches in 2020 are we so love. initiative without giving it every part, a national, ethnical, racial or reason people dump rubbish still unpaid? The only restrictions I envisage opportunity to succeed. religious group”. is they probably haven’t GORDON WEBB will be on adverse social statistics Those who are complaining might The motion passed yesterday is got the money to pay for for Maori. get a pleasant surprise, if their a continuation of New Zealand’s bag stickers or for tip fees. Footnote from Ed: The council The use of the word apartheid minds are opened. existing position. It will please China Infringement fees will not be advised us the full $4400 was paid. implies that Maori do not want MARY-ANN de KORT and rankle with our Five Eyes allies [email protected] . . . apart from Australia, which has been in the gun of trade retaliation ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. from China already and has also ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. ■ Always include full name and contact details. been choosing its words carefully ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. with regard to abuses in Xinjiang. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 WORLD 13 Covid cases at Everest base camp raise fears of outbreak KATHMANDU — Mountaineers and The number of coronavirus cases has risen authorities at Everest base camp in Nepal say sharply in Nepal in recent weeks, and the they are seeing rising numbers of climbers country has the highest rate of infection among with Covid-19 symptoms and rising numbers the countries neighbouring India, where a of positive tests, raising fears of a serious second wave has sparked a full-blown crisis. outbreak. Officials from Nepal’s Department of Tourism, Base camp officials said they had received which directly oversees expeditions, could not reports of 17 confirmed cases from hospitals be reached for comment, but Prem Subedi, the in the capital Kathmandu, where a number of under-secretary at Nepal’s Ministry of Culture, climbers have been sent from the base camp Tourism and Civil Aviation, told the BBC the and higher camps to be treated. ministry was not aware of any coronavirus And staff at a private hospital in Kathmandu, cases at base camp. the CIWEC clinic, confirmed to the BBC that “None of the Covid cases at Everest base patients had tested positive for coronavirus camp have been reported so far to the Ministry after arriving from Everest base camp. of Tourism,” he said. The Nepalese government has so far denied The Himalayan Rescue Association, which having any knowledge of positive cases at runs a government-authorised medical clinic CLIMBING CASES: Multiple patients have tested positive for Covid-19 after Everest base camp, raising concerns that at the base camp, told the BBC it had received arriving from the Everest base camp. Picture supplied via NZ Herald officials are downplaying the extent of the confirmation of positive cases in some situation out of fear it will bring more pressure climbers flown out to Kathmandu by expedition know what is going on,” he said. The CIWEC clinic in Kathmandu also to close the mountain to expeditions. teams. Lhakpa Nuru Sherpa’s colleague at confirmed to the BBC that it had seen Covid- Foreign climbers are a major source of “We have just received confirmation from the Everest base camp clinic, Dr Prakash positive climbers come to them as patients revenue for the Nepalese government, which Kathmandu of 17 positive cases (in climbers Kharel, said the number of people showing from Everest. shut Everest last year during the pandemic. flown out of Everest),” said Lhakpa Nuru coronavirus-like symptoms, such as a “We did have patients come to us from Authorities are mandating that visiting Sherpa, an official with the Himalayan Rescue persistent cough and fever, was rising daily. the Everest region who tested positive at our climbers quarantine in Nepal before proceeding Association. “Almost all climbers get a cough here, but hospital a couple of weeks back,” said staff to base camp, but concerns have been raised “We have now asked expedition teams we are seeing people with other symptoms, and member Astha Pant. “We cannot share how within the climbing community that a serious to first let us know, before they fly out their we are making sure that they stay in isolation,” many people or any other information at this outbreak at the mountain would be devastating. members (to Kathmandu), who fall ill so that we Dr Kharel said. time.” — BBC Canada approves jab for GLOBAL BRIEFS Woman gives birth to 9 babies BAMAKO, Mali — A Malian woman has given birth to nine babies at once — after only expecting seven, according to Mali’s Minister children as young as 12 of Health and the Moroccan clinic where the nonuplets were born. OTTAWA — Canada has authorised at 44 percent, according to Our World in Pfizer is one of a number of vaccine It appeared to be the first time on record that a the use of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine Data. manufacturers testing jabs on children. woman had given birth to nine surviving babies for children between the ages of 12 and The Government has also faced The aim of vaccinating them — at once. 15. criticism for drawing on a supply of Covid particularly older children — would The five girls and four boys, and their mother, It is the first country to do so for that vaccines from the Covax inoculation- be to keep schools open, reduce the “are all doing well”, Mali’s health minister said in age group. sharing scheme. Covax pools funds from spread of coronavirus in the community a statement. The country’s health ministry made the wealthier countries to help buy vaccines and protect vulnerable children with The mother, 25-year-old Halima Cisse, gave birth decision based on data from phase-three for themselves and low-income nations. conditions which put them at increased to the babies by caesarean section on Tuesday in clinical trials on children that age. Children’s risk of becoming very ill risk. Morocco after being sent there for special care, “The department determined that this or dying with Covid-19 is tiny, and Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Mali’s top health official announced. vaccine is safe and effective when used throughout the pandemic they have very are currently testing their vaccines on Associated Press reporters saw some of the in this younger age group,” an adviser rarely needed hospital treatment. those aged 12-18, with Moderna’s data babies wiggling their hands and feet inside at the ministry said. As part of the expected soon. incubators on Wednesday in the private Ain Borja Pfizer says its jab vaccine’s approval, Moderna and Pfizer are also testing clinic in Casablanca. Medical staff checked their works well in the age The department determined Pfizer will have to their jabs on younger children between status regularly in the neonatal ward wallpapered group. continue providing six months and 11 years old. with cartoon characters. Canada has already that the Pfizer vaccine is safe information to In the UK, AstraZeneca is testing Cisse had been expecting seven babies. Malian authorised the use of and effective when used in Canada’s health its vaccine on 300 child volunteers. doctors, under government orders, sent her to the Pfizer vaccine in this younger age group. ministry on the safety, Researchers will assess whether the jab Morocco for the births because hospitals in people over 16. efficacy and quality of produces a strong immune response in Mali, one of the world’s poorest countries, are The state of the vaccine in those children aged between six and 17. ill-equipped to provide adequate care for this Alberta, which has aged 12 to 15. On Wednesday, Biden said he planned exceptional multiple pregnancy. the highest rate of the virus in the In March, Pfizer said initial results to back a World Trade Organisation The Casablanca clinic’s director Youssef Alaoui country, said it would offer vaccines to from trials of its vaccine in this age group waiver that would take away told Moroccan state TV that they had been those over 12 from next Monday. showed 100 percent efficacy and a strong intellectual property rights from vaccine contacted by Malian doctors about the case a Canada has recorded more than 1.2 immune response. manufacturers. If approved, the waiver month and a half ago. They were not expecting million coronavirus cases and roughly The US Food and Drug administration would allow production of vaccines to be nine babies, he said. 20 percent of those have been in people and the European Medicines Agency are ramped up and provide more affordable Cisse gave birth prematurely at 30 weeks and is under the age of 19. currently reviewing whether they can doses for less wealthier countries. now in stable condition after heavy bleeding for The country’s vaccine roll-out has been authorise the jab for younger people, with World Health Organisation (WHO) which she was given a blood transfusion, he said. relatively slow, caused by delivery delays. decisions expected soon. Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The Guinness Book of World Records said in an About 34 percent of people in the country US President Joe Biden this week laid described Mr Biden’s backing as a email to AP on Wednesday that its current record have received at least one dose of the out plans to roll out vaccines for 12-to “monumental moment in the fight for most living births at once is eight, and that it vaccine while the figure in the US stands 15-year-olds as soon as possible. against Covid”. — AP is verifying the Morocco birth. Alaoui, the clinic director, told The AP that as far as he was aware Cisse had not used fertility treatments. The Malian health ministry Fiji shuts Lautoka Hospital, staff quarantined within did not provide any other information about the pregnancy or births. — AP LAUTOKA — Fiji’s Lautoka Hospital Both the Lautoka doctors who have contained, full-time Covid-19 care has been cordoned off, closed to the contracted Covid-19 had had contact facility. Former soldiers aquitted public, with the staff all sequestered and with the man. Fong said it is believed More than 400 patients, doctors, — Two former British paratroopers quarantined within it. the man was a likely a late-stage carrier nurses, and other staff have been accused of the 1972 murder of an Official This comes after permanent secretary of the virus. sequestered and will be effectively IRA leader in Belfast were formally acquitted of health Dr James Fong said there was Hence, Fong believes the man may quarantined within the hospital until it yesterday after the veterans’ trial collapsed. a very serious Covid-19 infection case. have transmitted the virus to the is determined who else may have had Joe McCann, 24, was allegedly evading arrest There were four new cases of Covid-19 doctors, not the other way around. contact with this patient. when he was shot dead by paratroopers in the on Wednesday. He said because they did not know Some staff who had left the hospital Markets area of Belfast in April 1972. Two were at the border — soldiers where the man contracted it, his case have been called back in. A judge yesterday ruled that evidence returning from peacekeeping in the appeared to be a red flag for widespread Lautoka Hospital is closed to the implicating the former soldiers was not Golan Heights, and two local. transmission, meaning more cases of the public and all medical services are being admissible and prosecutors said they would not Fong said one of the local victims was virus were out there. re-routed to other regional hospitals offer further evidence at the trial. McCann’s family in intensive care. Fong said to prevent the hospital Fong said given that more severe cases lawyer Niall Murphy said outside the court that He said the 53-year-old man, on two from becoming ground zero for a wider were expected, sections within Lautoka the ruling “does not acquit the state of murder” occasions, refused a Covid-19 test while outbreak, the disciplined forces have Hospital were being converted into and that the family plans to apply to the Attorney- in the hospital for a surgical procedure. locked it down, making it a tightly- intensive care units. — RNZ General for an inquest into the killing. — AP 14 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021

BACK DOWN TO EARTH: The central rocket segment that launched the 22.5- DECISION REVOKED: Head of state tonne core of China’s Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi newest space station II announced on Tuesday he had into orbit is due to revoked the results of the general plunge back to Earth election held on last month. as early as Saturday in Picture supplied an unknown location. ’s head AP file picture of state calls for second election

APIA — Samoa’s head of state has called for a second general election Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth to bring an end to a deadlock in parliament. BEIJING — The largest section of the However, the newspaper Global Times, module of Tianhe, or Heavenly Harmony, The caretaker Human Rights rocket that launched the main module of published by the Chinese Communist Party, into orbit on April 29. China plans 10 more Protection Party and the newcomer China’s first permanent space station into said the stage’s “thin-skinned” aluminum- launches to carry additional parts of the Fast party have been tied on 26 orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as alloy exterior will easily burn up in the space station into orbit. seats each since last month’s early as Saturday at an unknown location. atmosphere, posing an extremely remote risk The roughly 30-metre-long stage would election. Usually, discarded core, or first-stage, to people. be among the biggest space debris to fall to In an address to the nation rockets re-enter soon after lift-off, normally The US Defence Department expects the Earth. on Tuesday, head of state over water, and do not go into orbit like this rocket stage to fall to Earth on Saturday. The 18-tonne rocket that fell last May was Tuimalealiifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi one did. Where it will hit “cannot be pinpointed until the heaviest debris to fall uncontrolled since II called for the country to go to China’s space agency has yet to say within hours of its re-entry”, the Pentagon the former Soviet space station Salyut 7 in the polls again on May 21. He whether the core stage of the huge Long said in a statement on Tuesday. 1991. told it was the best way March 5B rocket is being controlled or will White House press secretary Jen Psaki China’s first space station, Tiangong-1, forward to resolve the political make an out-of-control descent. Last May, at a Wednesday briefing said the US Space crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 2016 after stalemate. another Chinese rocket fell uncontrolled into Command was “aware of and tracking the Beijing confirmed it had lost control. In 2019, Tuimalealiifano met the leaders of the Atlantic Ocean off West Africa. location” of the Chinese rocket. the space agency controlled the demolition the two parties on Tuesday morning Basic details about the rocket stage and its The nonprofit Aerospace Corp expects of its second station, Tiangong-2, in the to announce his intentions. Fast trajectory are unknown because the Chinese the debris to hit the Pacific near the Equator atmosphere. party leader Fiame Naomi Mata’afa government has yet to comment publicly on after passing over eastern US cities. Its In March, debris from a Falcon 9 rocket declared her displeasure. the re-entry. Phone calls to the China National orbit covers a swath of the planet from New launched by US aeronautics company SpaceX “I was taken aback by such Space Administration weren’t answered Zealand to Newfoundland. fell to Earth in Washington and on the Oregon proposed action by the head of state yesterday. The Long March 5B rocket carried the main coast. — AP who then asked me to respond to his proposed actions,” she said. “In short, I do not consider that the head of state has the constitutional power to call new elections at this time.” Fiame said caretaker prime minister Tuila’epa Sa’ilele Diplomats call out China Malielegaoi agreed with the head of state’s proposal. His office has been approached for comment. LONDON — Foreign The UK pushed to hold A hearing into the Fast party ministers from the Group of the meeting in person to give challenge against the appointment Seven wealthy industrialised the rich countries’ club a of an additional women’s seat, which nations yesterday accused jolt of energy after a period created the deadlock, was to begin in China of human rights abuses marked by the health crisis the Supreme Court yesterday. and economic mischief, but of the pandemic and rising That decision was made by the offered little concrete action nationalism around the electoral commissioner, and endorsed to deal with an increasingly world. Prime Minister Boris by the head of state, to meet a forceful Beijing. Johnson’s government is also constitutional provision requiring 10 The top G7 diplomats seeking to project a dynamic percent of seats go to women. If this meeting in London said they “Global Britain” image in is upheld, an extra HRPP seat would were “deeply concerned” by the wake of the country’s be added to parliament. China’s treatment of the departure from the European Fiame said the court was likely Uyghur Muslim population Union. to make a prompt decision. “Why and other minorities, which Delegates at Lancaster would the head of state not wait includes mass internment House, a grand London for that decision to come out before in “re-education” camps, mansion, observed social acting?” Furthermore, she said that forced labour and forced distancing, sat behind constitutional protocol demands the sterilisation. LACK OF ACTION: Britain’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, transparent screens in head of state call Parliament by the But the UK, the United left, poses for a photo with his German counterpart Heiko meetings and were tested 45th day after the election before States, Canada, , Maas ahead of bi-lateral talks during the G7 foreign ministers’ daily for the virus. Even so, confirming a majority government or , Italy and meeting in London. AP picture India’s foreign minister was a deadlock. committed only to tackling forced to go into self-isolation “It is that specific time that forced labour “through our after members of his country’s the head of state can confirm the own available domestic China for “arbitrary, coercive and global solidarity” to delegation tested positive for swearing in of a new government means”, which could range economic policies and help the world recover from Covid-19. or can confirm that no one and no from public awareness practices” and urged it to stick the pandemic, and backed Indian External Affairs party has the majority within the campaigns to laws for to international trade rules “affordable and equitable Minister Subrahmanyam parliament,” Fiame said. businesses, rather than and “respect human rights global access” to coronavirus Jaishankar tweeted that She said deciding to call fresh through collective action. and fundamental freedoms”. vaccines and treatments. But he was attending “in the elections or not should be a final While the Biden At their first face-to-face wealthy countries have been virtual mode” as a “measure decision. administration in the US meeting for two years, the top reluctant so far to give up of abundant caution” after “The suggested course of action is keen for a strong stand diplomats sought unity to deal precious vaccine stocks until being told he might have been at this time, for which he is clearly against China’s rising with increasing challenges they have inoculated their exposed to the virus. taking the advice of the caretaker economic and political from China and Russia, own populations. Organisers insisted there prime minister, is to pre-empt assertiveness, some European smouldering conflicts in Syria, The group also condemned was little risk to the rest of and undermine the decision of the G7 members are more Afghanistan and Ethiopia and Russia’s military build-up the delegates. Supreme Court,” she said. cautious, and the G7 joint the heavy toll the pandemic is on ’s eastern border India is not a G7 member “These proposed actions are wrong statement stressed the need taking on the world’s poorest and in Crimea and its but was invited along with and unlawful, it also threatens and for a working relationship countries. “malign activities aimed at fellow democracies South undermines the rule of law.” — RNZ with Beijing. The G7 ministers called undermining other countries’ Korea, Australia and South The G7 ministers criticised for “co-ordinated action democratic systems”. Africa as a guest. — AP The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 WORLD 15 Germany aiming for Sydney on high alert zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 SYDNEY — The next two weeks will BERLIN — German officials be critical in preventing an outbreak of proposed on Wednesday that the Covid-19 in after a man country could bring forward the in his 50s contracted it locally, an expert date for reducing its greenhouse warns. gas emissions to “net zero” to 2045, The man from Sydney’s eastern suburbs after Germany’s top court ruled has not been overseas recently, and does that existing plans place too much not work in a hotel quarantine, border or of the burden for curbing climate health role, setting off alarms on how he change on young people. contracted the virus in the community. Under the proposal announced “Within two weeks, we will know if by Environment Minister Svenja the virus’ spread is growing or not,” said Schulze and Finance Minister Olaf Professor Raina MacIntyre, an expert in Scholz, the country would increase global biosecurity and infectious disease its emissions reduction targets from the University of NSW. from 55 percent to 65 percent “It is worrying because it’s unknown below 1990 levels by 2030, and to where this man acquired this infection. 88 percent by 2040. Who did they get infected from? That’s The timetable would enable the real question.” Germany to stop adding further MacIntyre believes the man’s infection planet-warming gases to the will probably be traced back to hotel atmosphere five years earlier quarantine, but wonders how many than the previous target of 2050, people would have contracted the virus to officials said. link the two. NEW COVID CASE: A man with no known links to the border has tested positive for The proposed targets so far NSW Health confirmed yesterday that Covid-19 in Sydney. AAP picture include few details on how the man has a higher viral load. the emission cuts would be “That’s really concerning,” MacIntyre down after one case, Bennett said New it always has been in NSW.” achieved, although in a separate said. South Wales’s more targeted approach is The health department’s investigation announcement the Government “This person looks like he’s shedding a on the right track. will be carried out on three fronts, said on Wednesday that the high amount of virus.” “They (NSW Health) will then put MacIntyre said. pension funds of federal civil The man travelled to shops throughout appropriate measures in place,” she said. First, contact tracers will need to track servants will in future invest only eastern, central and western Sydney over “I do not think there is a need for a and isolate anyone who may have been in stocks that are in line with a three-day period. lockdown at this stage, even though exposed. the Paris accord’s goal of capping Deakin University’s chair in there is clear evidence that there is some So far about two dozen close contacts global warming at 1.5 degrees epidemiology Professor Catherine Bennett community transmission happening.” are in isolation, NSW Health said. celsius. said the discovery of a case in the Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she Second, sampling of the state’s Experts maintain that to speed community was concerning, but it was too was expecting more positive cases. sewerage system will be undertaken up the process of cutting emissions, early to tell if it was a potential cluster. “If there is one case and there’s no to flag areas where someone may have Germany would have to phase out “The fact that we have only seen one direct connection, we have to assume contracted the virus. coal-fired power plants sooner than person indicates it might be the tip of the there will be other cases,” Ms Berejiklian And finally, genomic sequencing will the planned date of 2038, among iceberg,” she said. said. help identify the strain of the virus, other measures. — AP Unlike other states that have locked “Our response will be proportionate as narrowing down its source. — RNZ

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NEW YORK — The US birth rate fell 4 percent Facebook ban upheld last year, the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years, according to a government report released today. The rate dropped for mums of every major race ‘Corrupt social media companies must pay a political price’ and ethnicity, and in nearly every age group, falling to the lowest point since federal health officials WASHINGTON — Former President started tracking it more than a century ago. Donald Trump will not return to Births have been declining in younger women Facebook — at least not yet. for years, as many postponed motherhood and had Four months after Facebook smaller families. suspended Trump’s accounts, having Birth rates for women in their late 30s and in concluded that he incited violence their 40s have been inching up. But not last year. leading to the deadly January 6 Capitol “The fact that you saw declines in births even riot, the company’s quasi-independent for older mums is quite striking,” said Brady oversight board upheld the bans. But it Hamilton, of the US Centres for Disease Control told Facebook to specify how long they and Prevention, the lead author of the new report. would last, saying that its “indefinite” The CDC report is based on a review of more ban on the former president was than 99 percent of birth certificates issued last unreasonable. year. The findings echo a recent Associated Press The ruling, which gives Facebook six analysis of 2020 data from 25 states showing that months to comply, effectively postpones births had fallen during the coronavirus outbreak. any possible Trump reinstatement and The pandemic no doubt contributed to last year’s puts the onus for that decision squarely big decline, experts say. Anxiety about Covid-19 back on the company. and its impact on the economy likely caused many That could leave Facebook in the worst couples to think that having a baby right then was of all possible worlds — one in which a bad idea. Trump’s supporters remain enraged over But many of the 2020 pregnancies began well the bans, his critics pushing for broader before the US epidemic. CDC researchers are social-media regulation and the company working on a follow-up report to better parse out stuck with a momentous issue it clearly how the decline unfolded, Hamilton said. hoped the oversight board would resolve. ‘UNREASONABLE’ BAN: Facebook’s oversight board has upheld Donald Trump’s Other highlights from the CDC report — The decision only “kicks the can down suspension but said the company was wrong to make it indefinite and gave it six •฀About฀3.6฀million฀babies฀were฀born฀in฀the฀ the road”, said Jonathan Greenblatt, the months to determine a “proportionate response”. AP picture US last year, down from about 3.75 million in head of the Anti-Defamation League, 2019. When births were booming in 2007, the US who said it highlighted the need for patriots” and told them to “remember violence through calls for action or recorded 4.3 million births. greater government oversight of social this day forever”. by spreading misinformation and •฀The฀US฀birth฀rate฀dropped฀to฀about฀56฀births฀ platforms. Those violated Facebook’s rules unverifiable rumours. But the board said per 1000 women of child-bearing age, the lowest The board ruled that Facebook was against praising or supporting people that adding that as a violation wouldn’t rate on record. The rate is half of what it was in the correct to suspend Trump’s account four engaged in violence, the board said, have affected its final ruling. early฀1960s. months ago. But it said the company warranting the suspension. Specifically, Facebook has long straddled that •฀The฀birth฀rate฀for฀15-to-19-year-olds฀dropped฀8฀ erred by applying a vague penalty and the board cited Facebook’s rules issue, granting political figures greater percent from 2019. It has fallen almost every year then passing the question of whether to against “dangerous individuals and leeway than it allows ordinary users since 1991. ban Trump permanently to the board. organisations”, which prohibit anyone because, it argued, even their rule- •฀Birth฀rates฀fell฀8฀percent฀for฀Asian฀American฀ “Indefinite penalties of this sort do who proclaims a violent mission and breaking statements were important for women; 3 percent for Hispanic women; 4 percent not pass the international smell test,” bans posts that express support or citizens to hear. for฀Black฀and฀white฀women;฀and฀6฀percent฀for฀ oversight board co-chairman Michael praise of these people or groups. “The same rules should apply to mums who were American Indians or Alaska McConnell said in a conference call with But it insisted that the company all users on Facebook, no matter Natives. reporters. “We are not cops, reigning over needed to take responsibility for its how influential they are,” said board •฀The฀caesarean฀delivery฀rate฀rose,฀slightly,฀to฀ the realm of social media.” decision. spokesman Dex Hunter-Torricke, a about 32 percent. It had generally been declining In a statement, Trump did not Among other recommendations, former speechwriter for Facebook CEO since 2009. address the decision directly, but said it advised against drawing a firm Mark Zuckerberg. There was some good news in the report. The that actions by Facebook, Twitter, and distinction between political leaders and If anything, he said, Facebook should percentage of infants born small and premature — Google are “a total disgrace and an other influential users because anyone look at the context of posts more at less than 37 weeks of gestation — fell slightly, to embarrassment to our country”. with a big audience can potentially carefully. 10 percent, after rising five years in a row. “These corrupt social media companies cause serious risks of harm. “A world leader or a very influential The current generation is getting further away must pay a political price.” There was some dissent within the public figure has an enormous voice and from having enough children to replace itself. The board agreed with Facebook that board, according to its report on the reach. They are incredibly influential The US once was among only a few developed two of Trump’s January 6 posts “severely decision. and that means their speech has the countries with a fertility rate that ensured each violated” the content standards of A minority of board members sought power to create all sorts of additional generation had enough children to replace it. Facebook and Instagram. to characterise Trump’s statements risks for people,” Hunter-Torricke said. About 12 years ago, the estimated rate was 2.1 “We love you. You are very special,” about the election being stolen, coupled “And Facebook needs to take that into kids per US woman. But it has been sliding, and Trump said to the rioters in the first with praise for the rioters, as a violation account when acting on things which last฀year฀dropped฀to฀about฀1.6,฀the฀lowest฀rate฀on฀ post. In the second, he called them “great of Facebook’s rules against inciting may potentially create harm.” — AP record. — AP Chauvin’s lawyer seeks new trial, hearing to impeach verdict MINNEAPOLIS — The defence of a fair trial, prosecutorial and jury request for a new trial based on publicity discretion when he submitted jury attorney for the former Minneapolis misconduct and that the verdict was during the proceedings, which Nelson instructions that Nelson said failed to police officer convicted of killing George contrary to law. said threatened the fairness of the trial. accurately reflect the law on the murder Floyd has requested a new trial, saying A request for a new trial is routine Nelson said that publicity included charges and use of force, permitted the the court abused its discretion, and he following a guilty verdict and often “intimidation” of the defence expert state to present cumulative evidence on wants a hearing to have the verdict mirrors issues that will be raised on witness, which he said could have a “far- use of force, and ordered the state to lead impeached because of what he says is appeal, said Mike Brandt, a Minneapolis reaching chilling effect” on the ability witnesses on direct examination, among jury misconduct, according to a court defence attorney who has been closely of defendants to get expert witnesses other things. document filed yesterday. following the case. If this request is in high-profile cases, including the Nelson also asked the judge for a Derek Chauvin, who is white, was denied, it can add another layer of upcoming cases of the three other former hearing to impeach the verdict on convicted last month of second-degree decisions for Nelson to appeal. Brandt officers charged in Floyd’s death. the grounds that the jury committed unintentional murder, third-degree and others have said Chauvin’s “The publicity here was so pervasive misconduct, felt race-based pressure, felt murder and second-degree manslaughter convictions are unlikely to be overturned. and so prejudicial before and during this intimidated or threatened, and/or failed in the May 25 death of Floyd. Evidence Nelson cited many reasons in his trial that it amounted to a structural to adhere to jury instructions, although at trial showed Chauvin pressed his request for a new trial. He said Judge defect in the proceedings,” Nelson wrote. the filing did not include details about knee against Floyd’s neck for nine-and- Peter Cahill abused the discretion of the Nelson also took issue with Cahill’s that assertion. To impeach a verdict is to a-half minutes as the Black man said he court and violated Chauvin’s right to due refusal to sequester the jury for the trial question its validity. couldn’t breathe and went motionless. process and a fair trial when he denied or warn them to avoid all media, and The brief did not mention recent Defence attorney Eric Nelson said he Nelson’s request to move the trial to with his refusal to allow a man who was reports that one of the jurors is requesting a new trial in the interests another county due to pre-trial publicity. with Floyd at the time of his arrest to participated in an August 28 march of justice. He said there were abuses He also said Cahill abused his testify. in Washington, DC, to honour Martin of discretion that deprived Chauvin discretion when he denied an earlier Nelson said Cahill also abused his Luther King Jr. — AP 20 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 ‘Extremely intimidating’ Pharmac move may lead to child cancer drug delays

WELLINGTON — Two of New Cancer Network, was also concerned Zealand’s leading cancer experts have about Pharmac’s plans. slammed Pharmac’s proposal to take “We feel that the outcome is likely to away the special exemption which gives be less timely access to the agents which children with cancer access to any drug we’ve been able to use by virtue of this they need. arrangement and a whole lot more work Oncologists Chris Jackson and Scott doing what our adult oncology colleagues McFarlane say the move is likely to mean have had to do — in preparing these children will face much longer waits for applications.” new paediatric oncology drugs that come McFarlane said if Pharmac went ahead on the market. with the changes, children may have to Both doctors are also highly critical wait to get the best new international of the way Pharmac has treated patient drugs in the future. advocate Fiona Tolich, who sparked While they waited for a new drug to Pharmac’s review of child cancer drug go through the Pharmac process, doctors funding by taking a discrimination case. would have to use less effective drugs Jackson, the medical director of the that were on the Pharmac schedule. Cancer Society, believed Pharmac’s “The child would have a higher response to Tolich amounted to chance of failing that treatment when intimidation. there is a better treatment available “I think it’s deeply troubling that internationally but not accessible by us, Pharmac has appeared to link advocacy because we can no longer obtain it using to a possible reduction in child cancer our special and unique arrangement,” drug availability — that feels almost McFarlane said. retaliatory.” Pharmac’s proposal to abolish the Tolich took her claim of discrimination special exemption for child cancer drugs under the Human Rights Act, asking WORRYING SITUATION: Oncologist Chris Jackson, the medical director of the was not the way to address inequality why Pharmac would fund all child cancer Cancer Society, says Pharmac’s response to an advocate’s human rights claim could of treatment between patient groups, drugs but not Spinraza, which can be a have a chilling effect. Picture by Cancer Society of New Zealand McFarlane said. life-saving medicine for children with the “To achieve equity by dumbing down deadly genetic disease Spinal Muscular could happen as a consequence of that, backed Pharmac and said he had been access for people who are achieving Atrophy (SMA). that would be extremely intimidating assured by the agency that “every drug well to the lowest common denominator, Tolich said the last thing she wanted for any advocate, so I think that’s quite that is currently available to children for I think that that message would be was a decrease in access to child cancer troubling.” cancer treatment” would continue to be extremely unfortunate.” drugs. “That’s not what I’m asking for. Jackson was also worried about the available. However, Minister of Health Andrew I’m just confused as to why our system impact of Pharmac abolishing special But Jackson was concerned about Little backed Pharmac’s position that it would value one child with one disease as access for child cancer drugs. children facing long waits for new child had to act because the current special being more important than another child He said child cancer was the only cancer drugs that come on the market. exemption for children with cancer was with another disease.” cancer where New Zealand’s outcomes “Making it more complicated than it is inconsistent with how it funded drugs for Jackson said Pharmac’s response could were better than Australia’s. now without good reason seems to be a other patients. have a chilling effect. “We’ve managed to get world daft thing to do, given that the current “If they are found to be acting in a “If you were advocating for any kind class child cancer outcomes within a system is working pretty well,” he said. discriminatory way — a way that is of change, to have the prospect that that manageable budget. So it’s working “Keeping in mind we have not seen the contrary to the Human Rights Act — could have a negative impact on kids well. And the prospect of threatening budget blowouts in child oncology that then they have a moral responsibility to affected by cancer hanging over you — that because people want better access could suggest that major changes need to make sure that they are acting in a way that’s extraordinary,” he said. to drugs in other areas — I think it is be made.” that is consistent with human rights and “For a government organisation to deeply troubling to even suggest that.” Paediatric oncologist Scott McFarlane, not discriminate. So they may be driven put that out there as something that Health Minister Andrew Little has national clinical leader with the Child to make a change anyway.” — RNZ ‘Green fairies’ increasingly getting charged: lawyer

NELSON — A lawyer fighting discharged without conviction, on Monday. cannabis prosecution cases yet Grey said the arrest and The case has since come to says she’s seeing a surge in the legal process is still “immensely the attention of Health Minister number of people being taken to distressing”, especially for Andrew Little who said he court for using or supplying the chronically ill people. expects police to enforce the law drug as a medicine. She said many can’t afford and also to exercise discretion. Police only have discretion not hundreds of dollars each month “As a general rule, I think this to charge when people are caught to get a medically-prescribed government has indicated that with small amounts. cannabis product. the way we want drug laws to be Having represented the high- People wanting to grow enforced is on the basis of public profile green fairy Rose Renton medicinal cannabis face an even interest considerations,” he said. in court in early 2019, Nelson bigger bill. But police have now confirmed lawyer Sue Grey is no stranger “It costs around $20,000 to Tong’s case didn’t meet the to the cannabis enforcement get the necessary licences and criteria for discretion under the laws. it takes a long Misuse of Drugs Following the case she said time. The process Act, which is for there seemed to be an “amnesty is very, very slow. people caught on prosecutions” for people using What it means is As a general rule, I with “a small cannabis as medicine or the the people that think‘ this government amount” of “green fairies” supplying it. have been the has indicated that the drugs, or drug In recent months she said that local community utensils. ‘IMMENSELY DISTRESSING’: According to Nelson lawyer Sue had changed — there’s about one healers and way we want drug laws Police said Grey many can’t afford hundreds of dollars each month to get a new client contacting her every green fairies to be enforced is on the officers located medically-prescribed cannabis product. File picture week having been caught out can’t afford basis of public interest a “significant with cannabis intended for pain $20,000. It’s amount” of they’ve probably had their own Party. relief. being left to the considerations. cannabis at supply cut off — those who were She is meeting with the Health She is actively working on bigger corporate —Andrew’ Little a property in relying on those people that have Minister next week to discuss the prosecutions in Auckland, organisations to Meremere with been convicted or arrested,” she issue. “I think that anything can Hawke’s Bay, Nelson, Dunedin try to work their a street value of said. change as long as there’s political and Taranaki. way through that process,” she about $53,000 dollars. Green MP Chloe Swarbrick pressure — that being not just “Some of them are very, very said. The executive director of the said she was consistently inside these political walls but ill and are growing for their own This follows the raid of a Drug Foundation, Sarah Helm, hearing from green fairies facing also the public. To be frank with purposes. Others are altruistic, Waikato property and arrest of a said police couldn’t be blamed for prosecution. you, the patients that I’ve met natural healers and they’ve been man who told RNZ he was giving enforcing the law. She said they were simply with, young and old, deserve growing to supply to their friends cannabis to about 50 elderly However, she was concerned ordinary people risking a prison that,” she said. and their family and sometimes people in pain. about the implications. sentence to get relief. Helm said decriminalisation a slightly wider network of ill Jason Tong and his son entered “We have a number of patients Swarbrick said attempts needed to happen hand-in-hand people. In some cases there’s not guilty pleas to three charges out there that are probably to get cross-party support for with urgent funding for more none at all,” she said. of cannabis possession and scared right now. Scared that decriminalisation have so far medicinal cannabis products. Many of her clients have been supply in Huntly District Court they will be prosecuted, or been thwarted by the National — The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 COMMUNITY 21 Around the Women’s Institutes

MARCH Four members travelled to Gisborne on Wednesday, March 24 for the Poverty Bay Puha Wairoa Federation AGM. It was a very enjoyable day and members came home President Betty Thompson welcomed 16 with a cup for most points and Christine members to the March meeting. gained first prize in the floral competition. Jenny Grzeda from the Brain Injury The meeting finished after a good Association was the guest speaker. cuppa, cakes and laughter. Jenny is the liaison officer and she supports people living with a brain injury, Poverty Bay/Wairoa to understand their needs and help them cope. March got off with a bang with the Those affected can have changes in celebration of International Women’s thinking, behaviour and personality. Day and Wahine Week, which began on They may experience memory loss, loss Monday, March 8. Poverty Bay/Wairoa WI of concentration and attention span, and provided free breakfasts for the public at have trouble expressing themselves and the Kahutia Bowling clubrooms in Cobden lose motivation. You don’t know what a Street. The guest speaker was Rino great job the brain does until it breaks Kohere from the Tairawhiti Environment down. In order to heal, it needs plenty of Centre rest. At the Floral Festival on March 20 and Jenny works alongside Stroke 21 there was a static display with photos, Tairawhiti and Tairawhiti Community craft and a hoop with dried flowers Voice in their new premises, the advertising the 90th anniversary of the Connection Hub, which is located at 340 Federation, which occurred on April 28. Palmerston Road near the Red Cross The national bowls tournament was rooms. held at Titahi Bay near Porirua the The raffle was won by Delys Hollamby. same weekend. Member Patsy Hine The Bud Vase and Dunlop Cup went to (lead), Mary Bayley (second) and Judy Cath Atkins and the Points Cup to Teresa Ball (skip), came fifth out of six teams. JOIN THE CLUB: The President of the Gisborne Combined Club, Covell. Federation president Alison Crawford was Noelene McDougall (left) welcomed Chris Winstanley (right), a councillor and in attendance to cheer everyone on and it treasurer of Friendship New Zealand Inc, to which the club is affiliated. Mrs Turanganui was great fun. Members also visited RJ’s Winstanley is the representative for District 40, which covers the bottom half of Licorice factory in Levin on the return the . She spoke about how the clubs welcome retirees, the various As Women’s Institute was first formed journey. activities and sub groups, how the affiliation fees are used and the benefits in Canada, Turanganui WI was on the “Shades of Red” met for lunch on that are offered through membership. The monthly meeting is held on the first hunt for a Canadian guest speaker. Saturday, March 13 at Robert Harris cafe. Wednesday of each month in the Kahutia Bowling clubrooms at 9.30am. The Katie Danyfut and Emma Congdon Sadly this was the last time at the cafe meeting opens with a morning tea followed by an interesting and informative were kind enough to come to the as Robert Harris has now closed its doors. speaker or an activity. Both men and women are welcome to join. For more meeting and talk about their hometown, It has been 14 years since members first details ring 868 4473 or 868 9511. Picture supplied Athabasca, Canada. The pair are on a gap met for lunch as a group at this very cafe year/working holiday in New Zealand, after walking through town with their red and arrived in Christchurch to 30 degree hats on. heat after leaving home at -40 degrees. The Poverty Bay/Wairoa Federation trips away to AGMs and stage shows over concerns to him at the council. When Covid first popped up in New AGM was held on Wednesday, March 24. the years, which got a lot of laughs from Isaac was thanked by the Institute’s Zealand they decided to come to Gisborne. The meeting was opened by mayor the crowd. president and given a gift. Katie found work on a horse farm and Rehette Stoltz. The birthday cake, made by Alison The raffle was won by Rachel Wilcox. Emma got a job as a waitress at The Alison Haisman was presented with a Crawford and iced by Betty Thompson, Winner of the Bud Vase and Dunlop Rivers. Good Service Badge by the mayor, and was cut and served with tea or coffee Cup was Cath Atkins. The Points Cup Back in Canada, their parents work on Kath Hurne received her Long Service before everyone said their goodbyes and went to Sue Hope. oil fields, farm draft horses and work in a Bar. headed off. wood pulp factory that makes toilet paper Neighbouring federations attended and Raffle winners on the day were Lois Turanganui for the Japanese health sector. entertainment was provided by Kay and Proudfoot, Christine Schofield, Sandra At home Katie is involved in barrel Derek Biddle with songs from the 70s. Green, Judy Ball, Sioux Green, Margaret Turanganui WI members brought racing and they both enjoy winter sports. There were no changes to officers. Wallbank, Betty Thompson and Mary along a selection of Easter eggs to donate Katie’s dad supplies draft horses for Alison Crawford remains president, Bayley. to Stand Children’s Village. The guest parades and hay rides. secretary Mary Bayley and treasurer Federation members formed two teams speaker Rick was unable to attend so The pair showed photos of their homes Sandra Green. at the St John Quiz Night fundraiser on Margaret offered to deliver them. when they were decorated for Christmas April 10, and it was a most enjoyable Margaret showed members how to and sled rides in deep snow. APRIL night. make flowers using fabric and buttons, The population of Athabasca is about and everyone said it was fun to try 3000. Poverty Bay/Wairoa Puha something different. President Nelda McKinnon thanked Anzac Day competitions included Anzac Katie and Emma for sharing their The month of April was spent Seventeen members attended Puha biscuits and an arrangement in red. hometown with members and presented organising and celebrating 90 years as WI’s April meeting. Alison Crawford won the lucky draw. them with a gift. Federation in Poverty Bay. President Betty Thompson welcomed Members looked forward to the 90th Margaret Naden won the Points Cup. In 1931 the first Poverty Bay members and explained the absence of celebrations, which were held on April 28. If any reader would like to share what Federation of Women’s Institute meeting the secretary, treasurer Mary Bayley and A cuppa and chat brought the evening to they know about life in Canada we would was held, 10 years after the beginning of Alison Crawford filled in. a close. love to have them visit our WI. Please the organisation in New Zealand. Birthday and card recipients for the contact Alison Crawford on 868 9586. On April 28 members met to celebrate month were Sandra, Helen and Marie. Frasertown with a special luncheon at the Kahutia Several members took part in a very Frasertown Bowling clubrooms. Invited guests enjoyable fundraising event, the St John Frasertown WI had to name a wild included national president Fay Leonard, Quiz Night. flower for roll call at the April meeting; The day of the meeting, March 9, two members of the national executive, Members were told about the St some recalled were snowdrops, canna lily, coincided with the 33rd anniversary of Jude Vaughan and Judy Cathcart, past John Anzac Day Tea Party, which was flax flower and ginger. Cyclone Bola and with the earthquakes national president Avis Rishworth, patron held on April 25 at 25 Pilmer Road and The thought for the month was “learn that have occurred this year, members Rehette Stoltz and past patrons Barbara a competition was held for the best to identify native trees”. had a discussion on civil defence Clarke and Ting Foon. handcrafted poppy. Among the topics discussed was the procedures. Kay and Derek Biddle entertained The guest speaker was Isaac Hughes. wasp invasion. It is one of the worst years The thought for the month was “don’t while cold drinks and nibbles were Isaac was congratulated on his role as a on record. Members were given a phone major in minor things”. served. A hot meal was provided by councillor at Gisborne District Council. number to ring if they discover a nest. In October or November this year there the Federation’s caterers with formal He said he is learning a lot in his new Hawke’s Bay Today had a write-up on is to be a display in the Wairoa Museum speeches, toasts and a skit between role and is particularly concerned about lighthouses in New Zealand in which to celebrate 100 years of Women’s courses. the 300-400 people currently housed in the Wairoa Lighthouse near the Wairoa Institutes in New Zealand. The skit was The Hypnotist and those motels here due to the shortage of rental Bridge was listed number three out of the Frasertown WI will plant a kowhai taking part were Kath Hurne, Patsy Hine, accommodation and skyrocketing rents. “Famous Five”. tree provided by the national centennial Alison Crawford, Mary Bayley and Liz Members asked about the new housing President Brenda Allen gave a talk on committee somewhere along the river Clark. development opposite Sycamore Park, herbs — she named 18 and suggested with a plaque explaining its significance. Kath hypnotised volunteers from the the new parking meters which members some dishes to use them in. She glued At the meeting members had fun audience into doing the first thing they agreed don’t work, trouble driving in samples of herbs on to a board and painting stones, which was Christine did on waking in the morning. They then Eden Lane and along Stout Street and members were asked to name them. Olive Schofield’s activity for the month. She had to act out what they wanted to be in other sites that could be developed for Bowen named 11 out of the 18 herbs. arrived with water paints, brushes, rubber life. more housing. Lorraine Horsfield came second with gloves and aprons. There was very little One person acted as a fairy, another Isaac spoke about the role council has seven correct. speaking but great concentration. was an air hostess, someone else was a in electing directors but not controlling The competition for three yo-yos was Joanne won the competition for three model and the final was a lady of the what they do and spoke in detail about won by Patsy Hine, Lorraine Horsfield lamingtons. Colleen and Christine were night. the Olympic Pool renovation blow out. won the flower competition and also the first equal in the flower competition. Members told amusing stories of bus He encouraged members to email any raffle. 22 TELEVISION The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 THURSDAY—FRIDAY’S TELEVISION GUIDE

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by Mark Peters my studio and into the distance at shale or lichen into the work. sublime in the face of the colossal Mahia.” “I have to put randomness on and the violently elemental. mages of an Icelandic Every piece begins with a story, top so I go back from the fine That sentiment was unlikely volcano seared into Margaret she says. work to use things like sponges. to have been on Hansen’s great- IHansen’s brain a decade ago “It’s geological expression, The challenge is not to impose great-grandmother’s mind when sparked the idea for Geologica, a geology that relates to me order. It’s so much easier to paint she was shipwrecked on the beach collection of paintings that range personally. It’s all about things that look like things,” she at Hokitika — the story linked to from abstract to representational. ephemerality versus the last says. the work. Having made fine observations millennium.” Randomness though has thrown “She ended up running one of of rocks, boulders, cliffs and She cites the Moeraki boulders up some accidental forms in the the 100 pubs in Reefton and that stratum, Hansen buried herself in — which feature in a few works paintings. Hansen has noticed pub still stands,” says Hansen. fine, often tactile detail. — that were in existence when in her works the appearance of But it was an epiphany “I need to be light handed and dinosaurs emerged, and died a penguin, stingray and whale at Punakaiki, the limestone sure handed, to slow my breath out — and are still sitting on the among other features “so I left formations of pancake rocks, and still my heart in order to beach. them there”. on the West Coast of the South execute an exact line,” says The paintings of the Moeraki One particularly striking work Island, that inspired the sense of Hansen in the text she wrote for boulder are detailed in texture is a black-on-black depiction of the monolithic that, in Hansen’s the museum. and built up with layer upon layer a massive spire of rock against painting, tilts towards abstraction. “A do a lot of my painting with of fine glaze to achieve a fine black sea and black sky with a “The whole exhibition is about extremely fine brushes,” she says. finish. But after working close- luminous flare of muffled light in textures, violent and abrupt “I cut most of the hairs out and up, detailing texture — hairline it. The storminess in the work and energy and the fine, fine lines.” paint with a three-to-five hair cracks and creases and vivid veins the scale of the canvas brings to brush,” Hansen tells the Guide. — Hansen found she also needed mind the 19th century Romantic ■ Geologica — Margaret Hansen. “And I wear two pairs of glasses. to make a switch in self-discipline painters who enjoyed a spot of Tairawhiti Museum, opens I have to reset by looking out from and introduce the randomness of melancholia and a sense of the Saturday and runs until July 25.

STRATA: Crackle, and red and sulphurous yellow veins in this work by artist Margaret Hansen suggest the chthonic violence that gives rise to the rock forms and textures that are at the heart of Hansen’s collection, Geologica. Picture supplied 24 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 THE CONDUCTOR: Along with joining ThisWeek rehearsals for the Gisborne Choral Society’s production of Mozart’s Requiem, acting as musical director for Musical Theatre Gisborne’s upcoming production ■ T-Bonez of Nunsense, Lytton High’s head of music, Sean Scanlen, will conduct the Gisborne Come along for a one-man Concert Band in a performance this band playing favourite songs. month. Smash Palace, tomorrow 7pm. Picture by Stephen Jones Free entry.

■ Tamararo kapa haka competition Gisborne Showgrounds Farmers Air event centre, Saturday, 8am, $15 adults, $5 children.

■ Vivo! Musica Y Baile A celebration of Latino culture featuring Clown’s Kiss, Batucada, Banda Reunidos, Chino & DJ Jose. Smash Palace, Saturday, 8pm, $10 door sales.

■ Sunday concert series Sixteen-year-old piano virtuoso Ashani Waidyatillake performs works by Beethoven, Mozart, Showcase Entertainment presents Chopin, and Franck. Tairawhiti Floyd Live Museum, Sunday, 2-4pm. Entry $10 adults, $5 Friends of the Saturday May 22nd, 7.30pm A concerted effort Museum, and free for students (with ID) and children. by Mark Peters Dambusters movie theme tune is also on the programme. ■ The Chills — Scatterbrain o sooner had pianist Sean “This is where we get to flex our album release tour plus Scanlen arrived in Gisborne muscles a bit by trying different things,” Bitter Defeat Nto take up the role of head says Scanlen. The Dome, Sunday, 7pm. of music at Lytton High than he was “A lot of people in our band are young Tickets, earlybird $32+bf, performing with the Piano Extravaganza and might be thinking about it as a $40+bf. team, singing in Gisborne Choral Society career path, which could lead to a place productions, and took on the role of in the Royal New Zealand Navy Band musical director for Musical Theatre and that is why I picked it up for the COMING UP Dancing for Life Education Gisborne’s 2020 production of The concert.” Addams Family. Just as stirring as The Dambusters ■ James Roque — Boy Saturday, May 29th, 7pm Having immersed himself in the theme tune, is American composer, Mestizo Gisborne music scene over the past eight conductor, and music educator Brian Shipwreck Bar, Thursday, months, Scanlen is now about to conduct Balmages’ Whale Warriors. The music May 13, 7.30pm. Tickets the Gisborne Concert Band as part of St is described as telling the true story from eventfinda; GA $25+bf, Andrew’s Lunchtime Concert Series. of Captain Paul Watson and his crew students, Gold Card and The concert will be held the same as they set sail in the Antarctic in an Community Services card weekend MTG’s production of Nunsense attempt to prevent whaling ships from holders $20+bf. opens — and for which Scanlen is musical plundering the ocean. director. “The energy rises as they engage other Scanlen sought a balance of classical, ships and risk their lives to save these ■ Gisborne Concert Band modern and musical theatre pieces for beautiful defenceless creatures,” says the conducted by Sean Scanlen the concert’s eclectic programme. pitch on JW Pepper’s sheet music website. A programme featuring English Renaissance composer Thomas “Awe inspiring!” favourites from a wide range Tallis’s counterpoint will be presented of genres. The beautiful alongside Leonard Cohen’s melodic ■ The St Andrew’s Lunchtime Concert counterpoint of Thomas Tallis genius, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Series presents the Gisborne Concert will be presented alongside show tunes alongside New Orleans-style Band conducted by Sean Scanlen, St Leonard Cohen’s melodic jazz and “a fun, gospel arrangement of Andrew’s Church, Saturday, May 15, genius, and Andrew Lloyd the song Nearer My God to Thee”. The 2pm. Entry free/koha for performers. Webber’s show tunes alongside Centrestage presents New Orleans-style jazz. St Andrew’s Church, Saturday, Grease The Musical May 15, 2pm. Admission free/ June 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, koha towards performers greatly 7.30pm Boy Mestizo hits the road appreciated. June 19th & 26th, 2pm & 7.30pm June 20th, 3pm ne of the best things about the NZ ■ Masaya International Comedy Festival in recent Raglan groovers with a fun vibe Oyears has been the broadening of topics. and catchy hooks, with guests Increasingly, we are seeing people use their Oceanspace and Dosage. Smash hours more wisely and shaping their comedy Palace, Saturday, May 15, 8pm. around more personal topics, rather than riffing on Tickets $10-$20 plus booking whatever irreverent randomness comes to mind. fee from ticketfairy.com James Roque may have produced the most introspective set this year. Boy Mestiz o begins as many sets do, with Roque reflecting on the past THEATRE year. He returned to the Philippines for the first time ■ Fearless Fridays Improv as an adult, and uses the trip to joke about family Comedy Club members, discuss cultural differences before James Roque Evolution Theatre, 75 Disraeli spring-boarding to other matters, such as being an Street, $5 at door. Wonderland Glow Show Asian actor cast in traditionally European roles. Tuesday & Wednesday It begins with broad humour filtered through a On paper, it may sound like a lecture, but Roque August 10th & August 11th specific world lens, and thanks to Roque’s relaxed, does his best to deliver it in a way that ensures his ■ Nunsense 10.00am & 11.30am fast-flowing demeanour on stage, with each joke comedy still flows through each story. He comes Musical Theatre Gisborne, delivered with a sparkling grin, it all flows as it close to getting the balance between humour 99 Innes Street. May 15-22. should. and self-therapy right, and the result is a bold Tickets from i-SITE or As the show progresses though, Roque starts and often unflinching commitment to something eventfinda. unpacking what the trip home meant personally. deeply personal and poignantly emotive. — NZ Mestizo, as the uninformed in the crowd learn, Herald

37648-14 is a Filipino term used to describe someone who Got something going on? Tickets on sale from Gisborne i-SITE is half-Filipino and half-white, a racial mix that is ■ James Roque — Boy Mestizo, Let The Guide know at more desirable in the Philippines. Shipwreck Bar, Thursday, May 13, Accepting bookings for functions, [email protected], Roque explores the racism around that 7.30pm. Tickets from eventfinda $25+bf. events, meetings and conferences. worldview, examining the historical factors and the Students, Gold Card and Community or telephone 869-0635 Email [email protected] internalised effects on a society. Services card holders $20+bf. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 25 ArtsGuide

VISUAL ARTS

■ Geologica — Margaret Hansen Tairawhiti Museum, opens Saturday until July 25.

■ Liminal Space An installation by Cyndy McKenzie. Tairawhiti Museum.

■ Paul Nache Gallery Works by Melanie Tangaere Baldwin, and Matthew Couper, opens tomorrow.

■ Hoea! Gallery Contemporary artworks, 67 Gladstone Road.

TE ARAI: For her work Te Arai, weaver Kataraina Poi chose tupuna NANCY: Annabel Bowen’s (Rongomaiwahine) oil on ■ Works Flight Path – Nova Avni Rongowhakaata. Mai ia Rongowhakaata, Ko Rongomairatahi, Ko canvas entry depicts the artist’s great grandmother, Woven art collection based on Ruawhetuki, Ko Parematawhanui, Ko Nihotunga a, Ko Tapuhere. Nancy. traditional raranga techniques, mixed with wild Israeli organic weaving. Tairawhiti Museum until July 9. Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award

ortraits featuring whakairo (carving), raranga P(weaving), photography, ceramics and oil paintings are among works shortlisted in the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award, the country’s first portraiture award in honour of Kiingi Tuheitia. Among the 50 finalists from this region who were selected from 128 entries were Kataraina Poi, Karaitiana Akroyd, Nathaniel Nathan, Annabel Bowen and Nikau Hindin. Their entries will form the finalists exhibition. The award is a partnership between the Office of the Kiingitanga and the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pukenga Whakaata. It was launched to inspire a new generation TE AO KARERE. 6.30. 26.04.1925: of emerging Maori artists to Barkcloth maker Nikau Hindin created create portraits of their tupuna this work with kokowai (Kaua’i), yellow HON. MOKENA KOHERE MLC: (ancestors). earth pigment (Hokianga), Pukepoto Karaitiana Akroyd (Hikurangi te Artists were given an (Taranaki) and Ngarahu on aute paper Maunga Waiapu te Awa Ngati Porou opportunity to showcase their mulberry). Influenced by her time in me Rongowhakaata nga iwi Rahui talent on a national stage while Hawai’i with teachers and students of te Marae Karaitiana Michael Akroyd competing for a first prize of kapa (Hawaiian tapa cloth), voyaging and toku Ingoa) carving in Andesite Stone $20,000, and runner-up, and celestial navigation. Hindin returned in depicts Hon. Mokena Kohere MLC, a people’s choice award of $2500 2018 to reawaken the practice of aute in fiery peacemaker, staunch churchman respectively. Aotearoa. “This map records the position and a versatile chief, who was The finalist artworks were of the stars on the 26th of April 1925. It unswervingly loyal to Queen Victoria judged by a panel made up of records the moment she drew her first and consequently received a Sword tohunga taa moko and kapa haka breath and her position in space and of Honour. He was also a Ngati Porou exponent Sir Derek Lardelli; artist, TE WHARE TEKAU MA TAHI: Nathaniel time in relation to other celestial beings. leader in agriculture and commerce, teacher and activist, Kura Te Waru Nathan’s charcoal and graphite on paper entry I drew her as a blue pukepoto star at the fostering widespread trade, while Rewiri and artist Lisa Reihana, depicts his 4x great grandfather on his father’s declination of -35 degrees as this is the preserving iwi land through dissuasion who is known around the world for side, who was said to have been a notable chief latitude of Motukaraka, where she was from conflict. her portraits and digital art. of Ngapuhi. born at 6.30am.” YOUR WEEKDAY RADIO PROGRAMME GUIDE

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DOME CINEMA ■ Moon Rock for Monday Nine-year-old Monday, home-schooled by her father in Sydney with a weekly visit to the hospital her only outing, believes the Moon Rock (Uluru) will heal her. By chance, she gets caught up with a 16-year-old street kid, Tyler, with a big heart. They embark on a road trip to the Northern Territory to find the Moon Rock, and meet a rich variety of characters on the way. ■ The Father Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman star in father-daughter drama centred on an elderly man who refuses assistance — a decision that has him questioning everything around him. ■ Litigante A character study set in Bogota, Colombia, in which a lawyer tries to look after her young son and ailing mother while dealing with a developing scandal at work. ODEON MULTIPLEX ■ Those Who Wish Me Dead A smoke jumper and a 12-year-old boy fight for their lives as two assassins pursue them through the wilderness. Stars Angelina Jolie. ■ Land An emotionally scarred woman retreats to the unforgiving wilds of the Rockies, and a local PLAYING FAVOURITES: Mother and son Isey and James invited filmmaker Florian Habicht into their lives in the week hunter brings her back from the brink of death. leading up to Isey’s 100th birthday. Picture supplied ■ James & Isey Isey and her son invite a filmmaker into their lives in the week leading up to her 100th birthday. Age no barrier to stardom ■ Wrath of Man A new security guard for a cash truck surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills by Peter de Graaf, Northern Advocate during a heist. Soon the marksman’s motives become clear as he takes dramatic steps to settle a he last time Isey Cross score. The film is directed by Guy Ritchie and stars went to the movies was at Jason Statham, Jeffrey Donovan and Josh Hartnett. TAuckland’s Civic Theatre during World War 2. ■ First Cow But on April 3 she went back to the Two friends in the 1820s American Northwest see Civic, not just as a spectator — the a chance to get ahead by using the milk they sneak Kawakawa kuia celebrated her 102nd by night from the first cow in the territory. They birthday watching herself play the make and sell “oily cakes” that go down a treat starring role in a new film. with the trappers who make up their clientele. The world premiere of James & Isey was attended by friends, whanau ■ Nomadland and many of the people featured in Winner of Oscars for best picture, best director the documentary, including members (Chloé Zhao) and best actress (Frances of the Bay of Islands College kapa McDormand). Based on the book Nomadland: haka group and Six60 singer Matiu Surviving America in the Twenty-first Century, by Walters, Isey’s great-grandson. Jessica Bruder. After her husband dies, a woman And, because the screening leaves her home town and travels around the happened to be on Isey’s birthday, it United States as a van-dwelling working nomad. was followed by a party like no other. The film was made by Paihia- ■ Mortal Kombat raised Florian Habicht, best known for his 2004 cult documentary Reboot of the Mortal Kombat film series based on Kaikohe Demolition, about local the video game franchise. characters competing in the town’s ■ demo derby. Six Minutes to Midnight Habicht said the film centred Eddie Izzard and Judi Dench star in film about an NAU MAI, HAERE MAI: Bay of Islands College student Laetin George, 15, around the relationship between Isey English finishing school for girls from influential of Waikare, performed a challenge as the stars of James & Isey arrived at the and her son James, who has been her families of Nazi Germany, and a teacher’s warnings movie’s world premiere last month. Northern Advocate picture full-time caregiver for 20 years. In of sinister motives. reality, however, each looked after the other. welcomed me into their world, into Like Kaikohe Demolition, James & ■ Tom and Jerry: The Movie The project came about two years their whanau.’’ Isey had an “amazing spirit’’ thanks Live-action/computer-animated hybrid where the ago when James was organising an Habicht said he was going to the people in it, although there cat-and-mouse stars of the old theatrical short-film “epic’’ party for his mum’s 100th through “a bit of a tough time’’ was one key difference. series get another feature-film outing. birthday. and was inspired by the mother “Usually I find the subjects for my He needed to raise money to pay and son’s aroha and connection to documentaries, but this time they ■ Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway for a fitting celebration but he also Papatuanuku. found me.’’ Peter can’t seem to shake off his reputation for wanted to find someone who would Making the film was an intimate Isey was last at the Civic when she mischief. Once he ventures out of the garden, Peter record it for posterity. experience because most of the time was 18 years old, over 80 years ago. finds a world where mischief is appreciated, but “So he put that out into the it was just the three of them. James “And the second time she went soon his family come to bring him home. universe. He also found out Instant had some filmmaking experience so back to the Civic was on the day she Kiwi was getting people to write he was able to lend a hand. turned 102, and for the premiere of ■ The Father in with their stories for some “It was an incredible week. You her movie,” James said. Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman play commercials they were making.’’ couldn’t script all the that “That’s what I said to Florian — father and daughter in this study of a steadfastly Habicht, with a track record of happened. I was really lucky to be this isn’t about me or you, or anyone independent man gradually losing more and more filming real people rather than able to capture it.’’ else, it’s about my mum.” of himself to dementia. Hopkins won the Oscar actors, had been hired for the Instant James wanted the premiere to be Florian gave James and Isey a for best actor with this role. Kiwi campaign and knew he was on at the Civic, where his mum last sneak peek at the final cut of the film to something when he read James’ saw a movie, although the Auckland ahead of its premiere. So what did ■ Godzilla vs Kong postcard. landmark is almost always booked she think? Was it a five-star watch? While he was shooting the ad, out. “Ten stars if you like,” she said. Mythic adversaries do battle, with the fate of the James asked if he would also film his Yet, somehow, it was available on So, ten stars it is from Isey. world at stake. mum’s 100th birthday. the night of her birthday. Additional reporting by Newshub ■ Raya and the Last Dragon “I was trying not to make another Habicht put it down to intervention documentary but as soon as I stepped from “upstairs’’, like many things ■ James & Isey, a Madman A lone warrior must find the last dragon to stop into their home I knew it was that happened while he was making Entertainment release, is rated M. monsters that dragons and humans once fought something special. They instantly the movie. Running time: 91 minutes. and defeated together. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 RACING 27 Home stakes target for Art De Triomphe and Severine

CHRISTCHURCH — Riccarton trainer Andrew and he expects her to be a strong chance once horse Severine has continued to impress Carston the stables. Carston will have a couple of stakes candidates again from barrier three. with her efforts this season, winning four races “She deserves her chance at black-type. It is at his home track this weekend. “I am really happy with how she has come this campaign including her most recent start at a reasonably strong field, and it’s a sticky barrier Promising juvenile Art De Triomphe will have through her last run,” he said. “She is learning all Ashburton. draw, but she is in the best form of her career.” her first tilt at stakes level when she contests the the time and is an exciting filly. The five-year-old daughter of Pins will get her Severine will be partnered by leading Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes (1200m) “It is a good barrier. It’s not a big field and it’s chance to add some black-type to her page when apprentice jockey Kozzi Asano who is back with on Saturday. similar to what she has been racing against. she jumps from barrier 13 in the Listed Daphne Carston after enjoying a short stint at Wexford The filly became her sire Vadamos’ first New “She is pretty tractable too. She dropped back Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m). Stables under the tutelage of former top jockey Zealand winner when victorious over 1000m at in her first start and she led up the second time. “She has been a model of consistency,” Lance O’Sullivan. Riccarton a fortnight ago after placing on debut “But I would like to see her off the speed. I Carston said. “She has been up a long time, “He really enjoyed his time up there and he over the same distance and track a month prior. think she is a better chaser.” but she has put four wins together over the continues to travel every week and continues to Carston said Art De Triomphe is a versatile filly Stablemate and fellow Go Racing Syndicated preparation, and she continues to do well in improve,” Carston said. — NZ Racing Desk

Auckland harness at Alexandra Park Friday Jetbet 5 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 Q. 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 PL6 5-10 Selections 3 3127 King City (Fr) 3 B Hackett 4 Mid-Winter Christmas 6.46 4 Blameitonthenight (Fr) 4 T Herlihy 4 5 Shirley Bromac (Fr) 4 S Phelan Race 1: AMERICAN MUSCLE, VORONOV, 4 51 Voronov (Fr) 4 L Chin 5 0347 Mercury Rising (Fr) 5 T Macfarlane 5 0s Mindy Hop (Fr) 5 Z Butcher 5 216 Faith In Manchester (Fr) 5 T Mitchell $12,000, non-winners 3yo+ stand trot, 2200m 6 87 Sugar Apple (Fr) 6 Z Butcher 6 Jono B (Fr) 6 J Abernethy FAITH IN MANCHESTER 6 4213 Quik Barbie (Fr) 6 M W White 1 Majestic Princess (Fr) 1 M McKendry 7 997 Ohoka Creed (Fr) 7 M McKendry 7 I Expect Bettor (Fr) 7 N Delany (J) Race 2: M T POCKETS, KAYLA MAGUIRE, MIGHTY MONICA 2 s7875 True Believer (Fr) 2 D Ferguson 8 8s834 Joshua Richard (Fr) 8 T Macfarlane Race 3: BLITZEMBYE, BETTOR LISTEN, CASHLODO FLYBYE 2 Bus To The Jewels 5.46 3 3s04 Bun In The Oven (Fr) 3 S McCaffrey 7 Hydroflow Trot 8.16 9 06 Scribbles (Fr) 21 T Mitchell Race 4: CYCLONE LEBRON, BUN IN THE OVEN, $8000, r52. mobile pace, 1700m 4 32 Cyclone Lebron (Fr) 4 P Ferguson $14,500, r40-r56 discretionary handicap 10 0747s John Wayne (Fr) 22 M McKendry CRUISE LINER 5 Soledad (Fr) 5 T Mitchell stand trot, 2200m 11 63523 Art Nouveau (Fr) 23 J Dickie 1 67685 Mr Incredible (Fr) 1 B Hadley 6 Cruise Liner (Fr) 6 T Macfarlane 12 Melanion (Fr) 24 T Herlihy Race 5: SANTA MARIA, SHES NO LADY, CYA ART 1 55397 Keystone Cavalier (Fr) 1 Z Butcher 2 39s63 M T Pockets (Fr) 2 J Darby 7 75974 Willis Graham (Fr) U1 B Hackett Race 6: FOREVER A DANCER, BLAMEITONTHENIGHT, 2 s9236 High In The Sky (Fr) 2 T Mitchell 3 507s4 Eyecon (Fr) 3 N Munro 8 s9689 Debbie Lee Galleon (Fr) U2 O Gillies 9 NRM Trot 9.16 I’LLAVABUBBLES 3 41332 Random Jude (Fr) 3 G Martin 4 33795 Prodigal Pete (Fr) 4 S Wigg 9 900 Cruise Control (Fr) U3 T Cameron Race 7: IVEGOTBILLS, RANDOM JUDE, THE BIG BIRD 4 34091 Sky High Flyer (Fr) 4 B Edwards $17,500, r58-r76 discretionary handicap stand 5 46377 Maurice (Fr) 5 C Wigg 10 0448P Sonsofthemerch (Fr) U4 Z Butcher trot, 2200m Race 8: SHIRLEY BROMAC, ART NOUVEAU, POLKA DELIGHT 6 81034 Mighty Monica (Fr) 6 T Hopkins 11 s7P07 Empress Of The Sun (Fr) U5 J Dickie 5 26577 Bro Fawkes S (Fr) 5 D Ferguson 6 22s41 My Royal Roxy (Fr) 6 J Abernethy 1 37s52 Kelvinz Luck (Fr) 1 J Stormont Race 9: KIMKAR DASH, FORGET THE PRICE TAG, 7 s7798 Voodoo Prince (Fr) 7 C Sharpe 7 63653 Safrakova (Fr) 7 L Chin 2 18374 Silver Power (15) 1 Z Butcher KELVINZ LUCK 8 09796 Lynton Creek (Fr) 8 C Negus 5 Drag Bingo 3 June 7. 16 8 s3441 Constellation (Fr) 8 J Stormont 3 14721 Kimkar Dash (15) U1 D Balle Race 10: AMERICAN DEALER, DANCE TIME, MAKARA 9 36221 Kayla Maguire (Fr) 21 A Beecroft $14,500, 3yo+ r54-r59. mobile pace, 2200m 9 7318s Heston Hall (Fr) 9 T Macfarlane 4 52511 Monkey Selfie (25) 1 N Chilcott 3 McMillan Equine Feeds 6.16 1 36431 Santa Maria (Fr) 1 T Herlihy 10 49313 Lord Popinjay (Fr) 10 S Abernethy 5 s2423 Forget The Price Tag (35) 1 T Herlihy 2 8s211 Louie The Punter (Fr) 2 A Drake (J) 11 0s854 Superfast Ninja (Fr) 11 A Drake (J) 6 53017 Invictus (35) 2 T Mitchell $12,500, 2yo+ r49-r53,r54 w/c. mobile pace, 3 49244 Shes No Lady (Fr) 3 Z Butcher 12 93345 Saint Michel (Fr) 12 M W White 7 402D6 Kay Cee (35) U1 J Dickie 2200m 4 52326 Cya Art (Fr) 4 B Butcher 13 10P97 Asteria Lavra (Fr) U1 L Hollis 1 617 Arden’s Horizon (Fr) 1 A Drake (J) 5 22211 Commander Cathy (Fr) 5 J Dickie 14 90102 The Big Bird (10) 1 J Dickie 10 Alabar Pace 9.46 2 515 Lord Verde (Fr) 2 T Herlihy 6 17734 Satchmo (Fr) 6 P Ferguson 15 59375 Ivegotbills (10) 2 N Chilcott $17,500, 3yo+ r61-r81. mobile pace, 2200m 3 01590 Romanee (Fr) 3 D Ferguson 6 Breckon Farms Pace 7.46 8 Blues Rugby Pace 8.46 1 14555 Raven Banner (Fr) 1 Z Butcher 4 2421 Hesashorething (Fr) 4 J Abernethy 2 31251 Makara (Fr) 2 D Ferguson 1 Nevele R Stud Trot 5.20 5 18524 Cashlodo Flybye (Fr) 5 B Butcher $12,000, non-winners 2yo. mobile pace, $12,000, non-winners 3yo+. mobile pace, 3 51817 Down The Hatch (Fr) 3 J Dickie 6 06s07 Governor’s Bay (Fr) 6 M McKendry 1700m 2200m 4 62621 Mach’s Back (Fr) 4 M McKendry $12,000, 2yo. mobile trot, 1700m 7 175s2 Blitzembye (Fr) 7 T Mitchell 1 677 Forever A Dancer (Fr) 1 J Stormont 1 5363s Polka Delight (Fr) 1 T Cameron 5 35441 Warloch (Fr) 5 P Ferguson 1 Double Delight (Fr) 1 T Herlihy 8 22132 Bettor Listen (Fr) 8 Z Butcher 2 The Iron Lady (Fr) 2 L Hollis 2 5452 Je T’aime (Fr) 2 P Ferguson 6 11633 Dance Time (Fr) 6 B Butcher 2 332 American Muscle (Fr) 2 M Wallis 9 22271 Bankers Gold (Fr) 21 P Ferguson 3 I’llavabubbles (Fr) 3 D Ferguson 3 Willsherocknroll (Fr) 3 S Abernethy 7 33320 American Dealer (Fr) 7 D Butcher

NZ Metro harness at Addington Raceway Friday Jetbet 8 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 Q. 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 PL6 5-10 Selections 2 Hydroflow Pace 5.27 5 2352s Still Truckin (Fr) 5 B Orange 7 Heather Williams Trot 7.56 2 699s7 Little Gee (Fr) 2 L O’Reilly Race 1: ONE MAJIC KENNY, SEKKIE MONKEY, 6 2s Jimmy Paul (Fr) 6 J Dunn 3 74990 Emma’s Boy (Fr) 3 R Holmes $15,000, 3yo+ f&m r70. mobile pace, 1980m 7 0s02 Opportunity Knox (Fr) 7 R Close $20,000, f&m ffa. mobile trot, 1980m 4 89065 Eastwood Isabella (Fr) 4 C Thornley SIOUX PRINCESS 1 8s0s8 Tia Dalma (Fr) 1 J Curtin 8 44s23 Ultimate Bird (Fr) 8 B Butt 1 46344 Some Time (Fr) 1 J Smith 5 06s94 Markham Eyre (Fr) 5 B Hope (J) Race 2: CHEEZEL, SHE’S TOUGH, IVANA LEGACY 2 570s1 Soundsofcash (Fr) 2 J Dunn 9 — Aftershock SCRATCHED 2 10746 Bright Glow (Fr) 2 I Cameron 6 33194 Serg Blanco (Fr) 6 T Williams Race 3: WILLOW BAY, ALWAYS HAVE FAITH, 3 51665 Silk (Fr) 3 R Holmes 10 3632 Nikki Noto (Fr) 21 R May 3 81542 Luminosity (Fr) 3 J Curtin 7 32550 Caesar’s Quest (Fr) 7 L McKay (J) STRENGTH AND HONOUR 4 1213 Allamericanlover (Fr) 4 D Butcher 4 59377 Overzealous (Fr) 4 P Davis 8 72456 Reflectionsofmylife (Fr) 8 T Chmiel Race 4: ACENTO, NIKKI NOTO, STILL TRUCKIN 5 44811 Folklore (Fr) 5 J Cox 5 Garry Thompson - Fernlaw 6.56 5 41594 Time In A Bottle (Fr) 5 J Morrison (J) 9 70100 Frosty Reception (Fr) 9 C McDowell Race 5: ROSIE’S SON, PARAMOUNT PRINCESS, 6 16321 Ivana Legacy (Fr) 6 S Tomlinson (J) $12,000, 3yo+ r40-r54. mobile trot, 1980m 6 14711 Gold Chain (Fr) 6 B Butt 10 5175 Major Collect (Fr) 21 R May MISS CRAZED 7 11P43 She’s Tough (Fr) 7 M Williamson 7 15499 Splash Cola (Fr) 7 R Close 11 26226 Wee Ring The Changes (Fr) 22 J Dunn 1 00409 Ready I Am (Fr) 1 P Wakelin Race 6: PLUTONIUM LADY, FABRIZIO, WATCH ME NOW 8 43133 Cheezel (Fr) 8 R May 8 85068 Pres The Belle (Fr) 8 G O’Reilly 12 02790 Artatac (Fr) 23 S Ottley 2 5s105 Rosie’s Son (Fr) 2 B Butt Race 7: GOLD CHAIN, PRES THE BELLE, LUMINOSITY 13 94157 Fancy (Fr) 24 M Williamson 3 s3500 Franco Jorik (Fr) 3 B Hope (J) 8 Lamb & Hayward Pace 8.26 Race 8: STAC, JIMMY ARMA, SENSE OF OCCASION 3 Fahey Fence Hire Pace 5.54 14 05798 Honour Scroll (Em1) (Fr) 25 4 3169s Paramount Princess (Fr) 4 T Williams $10,000, 4yo+, w/c. jun.d mobile pace, 1980m 15 97959 Aveross Rustler (Em2) (Fr) 26 Race 9: SERG BLANCO, REFLECTIONSOFMYLIFE, $10,000, non-winners 2yo. mobile pace, 5 231s8 Two Menny Muscles (Fr) 5 B Orange 16 30030 Kansas City Jim (Fr) 27 G Thornley (J) MAJOR COLLECT 1980m 6 75851 Maui (Fr) 6 L McCormick 1 12322 Sense Of Occasion (Fr) 1 A Cameron (J) 2 29629 Jimmy Arma (Fr) 2 K Newman (J) Race 10: THE FALCON, HANDS ON, DHAULAGIRI 1 7 Chimichurri (Fr) 1 D Butcher 7 30353 Miss Crazed (Fr) 7 M Williamson 3 15 Stac (Fr) 3 T Bamford (J) 10 First Direct Taxis Pace 9.26 2 22 Willow Bay (Fr) 2 N Rasmussen 8 50771 Rachmaninov (Fr) 8 T Grant 4 06170 Ab’s Tenants (Fr) 4 S Tomlinson (J) $15,000, 3yo+ r53-r61. mobile pace, 1980m 3 2 Strength And Honour (Fr) 3 B Mangos 9 43106 That’s The Story (Fr) 9 K Tomlinson (J) 5 02921 Haiti Franco (Fr) 5 G Thornley (J) 4 3262 Tide And Time (Fr) 4 K Cox 10 54335 Unique Rose (Fr) 21 J Dunn 1 42105 Perfect Cut (Fr) 1 J Young-Grant 6 10057 El Sirrar (Fr) 6 M Hurrell (J) 2 54180 Le Pole Dancer (Fr) 2 P Davis 1 Spectators New Menu Trot 5.02 5 Always Have Faith (Fr) 5 T Williams 11 64732 Sugarinspice (Fr) 22 R Holmes 7 39186 Khal Drogo (Fr) 7 E Barron (J) 6 Beach Ball (Fr) 6 R Holmes 12 17497 Samanthas Moon (Fr) U1 R May 3 41000 Stavros The Terror (Fr) 3 S Tomlinson (J) 8 59753 Play By Ear (Fr) 8 S Thornley (J) 4 210s0 Off The Edge (Fr) 4 J Curtin $15,000, r55-r70. mobile trot, 2600m 7 5683 Star Casino (Fr) 7 J Curtin 9 06082 Ruby’s A Delight (Fr) 9 L McKay (J) 8 Barnstormer (Fr) 8 M Williamson 6 Dunstan Horsefeeds Pace 7. 26 5 49136 The Falcon (Fr) 5 G O’Reilly 1 10746 Bright Glow (Fr) 1 I Cameron 10 00664 Lincoln Skipper (Fr) 21 J Morrison (J) 6 01319 Duffy Hollow (Fr) 6 T Williams $17,500, r60-r90. mobile pace, 1980m 2 71393 Full Of Hope (Fr) 2 B Butt 11 04664 The Conqueror (Fr) 22 O Thornley (J) 7 83334 Teagan Banner (Fr) 7 B Orange 4 Avon City Ford Pace 6.26 12 41440 Unfazed (Fr) 23 D V Til (J) 3 43607 Mikemaro (Fr) 3 B Orange 1 54797 Jack Ryan (Fr) 1 B Hope (J) 8 55331 Loyalist (Fr) 8 B Hope (J) 13 s6100 Boarding Call (Fr) 24 K Tomlinson (J) 4 11079 Excuse My French (Fr) 4 M Williamson $12,000, non-winners 3yo+. mobile pace, 2 19558 Manjimup (Fr) 2 R Cameron 9 14744 Chase The Hat Trick (Fr) 9 S Ottley 14 20023 Hittheroadjack (Fr) 25 B Hope (J) 5 88001 Majestic Chick (Fr) 5 R Holmes 1980m 3 135s9 Fabrizio (Fr) 3 S O’Reilly (J) 10 831s1 Hands On (Fr) 21 R May 6 1690s Valley Star (Fr) 6 R May 1 Platinum Prince (Fr) 1 T Chmiel 4 11565 Kruizr (Fr) 4 J Curtin 9 Spectators Open Sundays! 8.56 11 55597 Not Over (Fr) 22 R Close 7 90112 Sekkie Monkey (Fr) 7 N Williamson 2 92326 Royal Ruby (Fr) 2 K Hadfield 5 41126 Laver (Fr) 5 G O’Reilly 12 30146 Luella (Fr) 23 J Dunn 8 93P25 One Majic Kenny (Fr) 8 J Dunn 3 74735 Unchanged Memory (Fr) 3 K Cameron 6 23315 Watch Me Now (Fr) 6 B Orange $12,000, 3yo+ r45-r52,r53 w/c. mobile pace, 1980m 13 37210 Bettor Grunter (Fr) 24 K Barron 9 74325 Sioux Princess (Fr) U1 S Ottley 4 042 Acento (Fr) 4 R Holmes 7 11141 Plutonium Lady (Fr) 7 S Ottley 1 46581 Honour Before Glory (Fr) 1 R Close 14 14613 Dhaulagiri (Fr) 25 J Cox

Christchurch greys at Addington Friday Jetbet 3 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 Q. 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 PL6 7-12 Selections 2 kiwikiwihounds.co.nz 12.20 8 38173 Princely Cash 17.29 John McInerney 5 67246 Horse Range 17.43 Malcolm Grant 2 52667 Knocka Know How nwtd Garry Cleeve Race 1: NEXT OFF, GHOST MODE, GOLDSTAR ARIA EMERGENCIES: 6 14222 Hendrix Bale 17.26 Craig Roberts 3 46861 Nighthawk Fancy 30.38 Daniel Roberts $2095, C2/3, 295m 9 77867 Culvie Ness 17.22 Hart & Taylor 7 12163 Goldstar Wynter 17.20 Riley Evans Race 2: ROYAL RACCOON, HOMEBUSH BOOTS, 4 34658 Great Work 30.05 J & D Fahey 1 27784 Homebush Boots 17.20 John McInerney 10 42122 Yanira Bale 17.33 Riley Evans 8 26524 Tweet About It 17.25 Hart & Taylor 5 61552 Baldrick 30.55 John McInerney TAUNTING EYES 2 11121 Royal Raccoon 17.16 Calum Weir EMERGENCY: 6 14466 My Curly 30.22 J & D Fahey Race 3: WOLF RACKETEER, SNEAKY SNITCH, 5 Dave Robbie Sprint 1.12 3 34174 Rebel Boom 17.29 Daniel Roberts 9 77867 Culvie Ness 17.22 Hart & Taylor 7 61424 Dyna Varsity 30.11 Craig Roberts MOANY MALONEY 4 s5777 Sozin’s Empire 17.17 John McInerney $2450, C3/4, 295m 8 33413 Tomfoolery 30.54 Lisa Waretini Race 4: OUR DAZZEL, MR KUMAR, SUCK IT UP 8 Christchurch Casino Sprint 2.08 5 83741 Homebush Zack 17.26 John McInerney 1 21736 Ulyssa Bale 17.26 Craig Roberts EMERGENCIES: Race 5: GOTCHA DOTTY, HOMEBUSH STASSER, 6 73862 Belfast Demo 17.31 Hart & Taylor 2 25524 Homebush Stasser 17.23 John McInerney $2920, C5, 295m 9 65187 Opawa Mason 30.29 Robin Wales 7 6836s Taunting Eyes 17.26 Jason Dunn CURVE CRUSHER 3 11126 Gotcha Dotty 17.23 Calum Weir 1 51153 Mitcham Magic 17.03 John McInerney 10 55873 Creme Brulee 30.02 Lisa Waretini Race 6: ARCHIE JOHN HILL, TAIERI TAYLEE, EPIC DIAMOND 8 16173 Miss Honey 17.33 Robin Wales 4 22665 Goldstar Flora 17.15 Riley Evans 2 5166s Taieri Breeze 17.33 Ray Casey Race 7: DOUBLE SPEED, KNOW NUGGET, HENDRIX BALE EMERGENCIES: 5 18477 Danny Lang nwtd A J Christiansen 3 18252 Trousseau 17.00 Jason Dunn 11 O’Shea’s Public House Dash 3.00 9 77867 Culvie Ness 17.22 Hart & Taylor Race 8: MITCHAM MAGIC, TROUSSEAU, 6 15368 Smash Achiever 17.15 Malcolm Grant 4 62317 Made The Cut 17.20 Daniel Lane 10 42122 Yanira Bale 17.33 Riley Evans $2450, C3/4, 295m STARBURST GEORGE 7 55746 Souffle Sue 17.19 John McInerney 5 53672 Beck Eleven 17.04 Lisa Waretini 1 s5671 Goldstar Trooper 17.01 S & B Evans Race 9: BOLTY, HONEY LANTREE, HILTON HOPE 8 13155 Curve Crusher 17.27 Ashley Bradshaw 6 27342 Starburst George 17.03 Malcolm Grant 3 Casswoods For Carpet 12.37 EMERGENCY: 7 13413 Opawa Cooper 17.20 Robin Wales 2 52415 Tiggerlong Demon 17.22 Daniel Roberts Race 10: MONEY SPINNER, GREAT WORK, TOMFOOLERY $2095, C2/3, 295m 9 77867 Culvie Ness 17.22 Hart & Taylor 8 83118 Homebush Glitch 17.16 John McInerney 3 34845 Ever Rested 17.01 Ashley Bradshaw Race 11: GOLDSTAR TROOPER, OPAWA JAWS, 1 74471 Sneaky Snitch 17.18 Hart & Taylor EMERGENCIES: 4 44171 Mega Dream 17.20 Lisa Waretini MUSTANG MEGAN 2 3616s Wolf Racketeer nwtd J & D Fahey 6 Swimming Goat @ Stud 1.29 9 8881F Maffra Daisy 17.22 John McInerney 5 61536 Amuri Mystic 17.29 John McInerney Race 12: NEVADA PHIL, HILTON JOKER, SQUILLIONAIRE 3 37115 Amuri Smoke 17.42 John McInerney $2920, C5, 295m 10 18377 Homebush Caesar 16.99 John McInerney 6 46121 Opawa Jaws 17.07 Robin Wales 4 33752 Moany Maloney 17.23 Ashley Bradshaw 1 76581 Goldstar Major 17.24 Riley Evans 9 Springston Hotel Dash 2.25 7 16536 Mustang Megan 17.16 Hart & Taylor 5 45586 Starr Blueblood 17.23 John McInerney 2 14433 Archie John Hill 16.84 J & D Fahey 8 37877 Homebush Monkey 17.23 John McInerney 6 81188 Homebush George 17.29 John McInerney 3 23614 Taieri Taylee 16.86 Ray Casey $2920, C5, 295m EMERGENCY: 7 77755 Taieri Snapshot 17.26 Ray Casey 4 27155 Just Izzy 17.18 Bruce Dann 1 66131 Honey Lantree 17.19 Matt Roberts 9 77867 Culvie Ness 17.22 Hart & Taylor 8 57121 Goldstar Willa 17.39 Riley Evans 5 74357 Romeo 17.20 John McInerney 2 14618 Billy Ray 17.17 Norman Wanhalla 1 The Fitz Sports Bar Sprint 12.02 EMERGENCIES: 6 42625 Oakmont 17.00 Daniel Lane 3 15134 Hilton Hope 17.06 Bruce Dann 12 Protexin Sprint 3.19 9 77867 Culvie Ness 17.22 Hart & Taylor $2095, C2/3, 295m 7 F2318 Epic Diamond 17.03 Janine McCook 4 17162 Homebush Gambler 17.14 John McInerney $2450, C3/4, 295m 10 32512 Crystal Cilla 17.39 John McInerney 8 25282 Homebush Aimee 17.19 John McInerney 5 71266 Mitcham Usain 17.21 John McInerney 1 61648 Goldstar Aria 17.29 Riley Evans EMERGENCIES: 6 51536 Opawa Oscar 17.10 Robin Wales 1 75376 Goldstar Jay Jay 17.24 S & B Evans 2 17576 Mitcham Becky 17.22 Janine McCook 4 Hart Family Racing Sprint 12.55 9 8881F Maffra Daisy 17.22 John McInerney 7 67257 Super Over Drama 17.12 Riley Evans 2 11112 Hilton Joker 17.26 C N Anderson 3 14157 Elite Blueblood 17.45 John McInerney $2095, C2/3, 295m 10 88758 Mitcham Rob 17.24 John McInerney 8 11s11 Bolty 16.69 Daniel Lane 3 28248 St Andrews 17.33 J M Lane 4 76313 Delaroche 17.55 Rosemary Blackburn EMERGENCIES: 1 84263 Suck It Up 17.34 Hart & Taylor 4 14387 Regal Jock 17.28 John McInerney 5 55646 Punters Bolt 17.39 Robin Wales 7 greyhoundauctions.co.nz 1.47 9 8881F Maffra Daisy 17.22 John McInerney 2 26328 Ezra Blueblood 17.19 John McInerney 5 27125 Edge Of Reason 17.16 Jason Dunn 6 85771 Next Off 17.31 Daniel Lane 10 18377 Homebush Caesar 16.99 John McInerney 7 15658 Homebush Ariana 17.21 John McInerney 3 18s8s Cawbourne Cruz 17.37 B J Middlewood $2450, C3/4, 295m 6 18457 Nevada Phil nwtd J & D Fahey 8 11213 Ghost Mode 17.28 Hart & Taylor 4 57222 Our Dazzel 17.00 Robin Wales 1 45643 Double Speed 17.24 J M Lane 10 Selwyn-Rakaia Vet Stakes 2.44 7 1478s Squillionaire 17.21 Calum Weir EMERGENCIES: 5 11356 Goldstar Whitey 17.29 S & B Evans 2 47688 Mitcham Sam 17.19 John McInerney 8 56274 Mitcham Ryder 17.16 John McInerney 9 77867 Culvie Ness 17.22 Hart & Taylor 6 11542 Mr Kumar 17.31 Bruce Dann 3 88761 Homebush Liam 17.08 John McInerney $2920, C2, 520m EMERGENCY: 10 52116 Amuri Liv 17.16 John McInerney 7 41221 Homebush Jewel 17.47 John McInerney 4 51264 Know Nugget 17.13 Garry Cleeve 1 7434s Money Spinner nwtd Craig Roberts 9 77867 Culvie Ness 17.22 Hart & Taylor

Legend: T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. M – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider. TV – Featured on Trackside TV. 28 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 Shock for Eastern League titans FOOTBALL by John Gillies United double centrebacks Lucian Wainui played a 4-3-3 system, but with Development side a 3-2 lead. Nickerson and Jonathan Purcell “gave it 15 minutes to go changed to 4-4-2 to give It was not until late in the game TWO teams who have dominated everything”. their opponents something else to think that Massive were able to draw level Eastern League football for the past Wainui had more chances, ran all day about, he said. then pull away as fatigue set in for the decade suffered a shock at the weekend. and “gave it their all”, Adams said. “In the second half we had a 30-minute Development side. Thistle Massive recovered in time to Training this week was aimed at period that was our best performance Thistle Development A coach Ross win their match; Gisborne United didn’t. fitness, sharpness and not giving the ball this year.” Niven said Julies and Maisey threatened Carpet Court Thistle Massive fell two away. Martin Brusco had given Wainui the on attack, while schoolboy centrebacks goals behind the Thistle Development A Wainui manager Blake Mulrooney said halftime lead, Theron grabbed the second Oli Gillies and Brad Hill had outstanding side in 20 minutes. They got back to 2-2, the first half was relatively even but the goal, Ibbetson the third and Thiago games in defence. then fell behind again. second was one-way traffic. Carlos de Melo the fourth. In the latter stages of the game, They were a relieved crew when they “We were probably trying to be a little The victory came at a price for the Brett Dempster came on in central pulled away with late goals to win 6-3. too direct in the first half,” he said. Sharks — they could be without player- midfield and made his presence felt. Heavy Equipment Services United “We were a bit more patient in the coach Michael Smith for up to three For Massive, Kane Stirton and Nicolas received no such reprieve. They were second, and brought the fullbacks and weeks, as he took a head knock during Montenegro played well, and the goals 1-0 down after an evenly contested first wide players into play more. the game. were scored by Raul Medina (two), half, and then Sunshine Brewing Wainui “John Hill plays well every week, at Central midfielder Leo Maisey got Matias Pincini (two), Juan Celano and Sharks adjusted the controls and cruised rightback or leftback. He was rightback Thistle Development A off to a great start Ernesto Sanchez. to a 4-1 victory. this week . . . he makes us tick. with a fourth-minute goal that set Thistle United’s goal didn’t come until they “Mal Furlan was solid at centreback, Massive back on their heels. Other results — were 4-0 down with about 20 minutes to and Max Logan did well in midfield.” Maisey broke away from the Massive Eastern League 2: Smash Palace Shockers 1 go. Mulrooney said a goal scored by Wainui defence and shot from 15 metres. Thistle Vintage 14, HES United 2 Coates Associates Right winger Caleb Craig went on a striker Jake Theron was a highlight of Development team striker Levi Julies Wainui Demons 3, Tatapouri Bohemians 7 HES run and crossed for Stu Cranswick, who the match. was looking dangerous in possession United Thirds 2, Gisborne Pro Roofing Bohemians 2 made a run towards the near post and “We had a good build-up and a through when he was fouled in the penalty area Thistle Development B 1, QRS Wairoa Athletic 0 1st met the ball midway between the goal ball was laid on,” Mulrooney said. 20 minutes into the game. He took the Class Decorators Wainui Salty Dogs 7. area and the penalty spot. Cranswick’s “Jake came in from the right, took a penalty himself and made it 2-0. 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The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 SPORT 29 SPORTS BRIEFS Solskjaer: United Postponed game rescheduled MANCHESTER United’s game against Liverpool will be played on May 13 after being postponed because of protests by home fans at Old Trafford on Sunday. fans went ‘too far’ It means United will play three Premier League games in five days. They face Aston Villa away on Sunday and now have a home game against FOOTBALL by Simon Peach, PA protest, while another group made their a police matter. Leicester on Tuesday followed by the Liverpool frustrations clear at the Lowry, the team It’s not about game two days later. The Leicester game had MANCHESTER — Ole Gunnar hotel in the city centre. showing your originally been scheduled for Wednesday but was Solskjaer has reiterated his belief that OLE GUNNAR “It was a difficult day for us,” Solskjaer opinions any more. SOLSKJAER moved forward. supporters must be heard — but the said as he spoke for the first time since “It has not been Sunday’s high-profile game against archrivals Manchester United boss still felt the the postponement. helped by certain Liverpool was postponed after a fan protest anti-owner protest that forced Sunday’s “Of course, we wanted to play, we individuals. I have to say that’s another against the Glazer family — United’s American clash against Liverpool to be called off wanted to beat Liverpool for the fans part of it. But that’s your end of it (in the owners — turned violent. — AP went “too far”. because our job has to be getting good media).” Having controversially taken over at performances, good results on the pitch. A Greater Manchester Police Set to have fun against Rafa United in 2005, the already despised “That’s the players’ focus, that’s my spokesman said on Tuesday that six owners’ botched attempt to join the LONDON — Alexei Popyrin is ready for the focus but, as I said before the game, we officers were injured as flares were let off ultimate challenge of his swiftly-rising career — a breakaway European Super League have to listen. and bottles thrown, with one sustaining a brought anger against them to a new claycourt match in Spain against Rafael Nadal “We have to hear the fans’ voice. It’s fractured eye socket and another a facial — after demonstrating why Australia may have level. everyone’s right to protest, it has to be in wound. Thousands of protesters descended on another tennis superstar on its hands. a civilised manner, though. It has to be in A man has been charged for his Popyrin’s straight sets victory over Jannik Old Trafford demanding change at an a peaceful manner. behaviour outside the Lowry Hotel anti- Glazer protest before Sunday’s high- Sinner yesterday in the Madrid Open felt hugely “Unfortunately, when you break in, and the force spokesman said the significant because the teenage Italian has been profile Premier League match versus when police officers get injured, scarred incident had been referred to the rivals Liverpool. touted as perhaps the best of the next generation for life, that’s too far. That’s one step too Independent Office for Police Conduct of stars bursting through in the game. A few hundred of those got into the far. to “ensure complete transparency and stadium and invaded the pitch during the His prize for overpowering Sinner 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 “When it gets out of hand like this, it’s independence”. in one hour 35 minutes was a last-16 clash with 20-time grand slam winner Nadal - and Popyrin doesn’t sound remotely fazed about the prospect. Brown hints at new “I’m just going to go out and have fun,” said Hubbard set to become Popyrin. — AAP halves combination first transgender athlete Parker’s best days ‘gone’ says the best is yet to come but one commentator and former world title “There’s going to be times to compete at Games holder believes the New Zealander’s when he will need to come off champion days are “long gone”. MELBOURNE — Warriors the bench or have a week off OLYMPICS We look forward to supporting Parker moved to 29-2 for his career following coach Nathan Brown says because he’s only an 18-year- all athletes selected to the New last weekend’s split decision victory over Derek he’s still tossing up his halves old kid.” KIWI weightlifter Laurel Hubbard Zealand Team in Tokyo 2020,” an Chisora in Manchester. combination for Sunday’s NRL Brown addressed David is set to make history at the Tokyo NZOC release today said. However, , a former WBC cruiserweight clash with Manly, hinting Fusitu’a’s hamstring injury Olympics by becoming the first Hubbard’s historic achievement for champion and now boxing pundit, said Parker is that exciting youngster Reece and speculation he was transgender athlete to compete at trans athletes will likely also spark past his peak. Walsh may be due a rest. dealing with personal issues, the Games. controversy from others who insist “He’s not a bad fighter, but no,” he told Sky The 18-year-old has been with the club issuing a While the 43-year-old has yet to she has an unfair advantage. Sports. “I think his heavyweight champion days named to partner Kodi midweek statement to try to be named in the New Zealand team, In 2015, the IOC issued new are long gone. I don’t think he’s the fighter that he Nikorima in what would be shut down the rumours. a rule change approved by the guidelines allowing athletes who was.” — NZ Herald his third NRL start, with Fusitu’a has missed two International Olympic Committee transition from male to female to Chanel Harris-Tavita included games through injury, with means she would automatically compete in the women’s category East Coast correction on the extended bench after Brown saying it was worse qualify for the women’s provided their testosterone levels EAST Coast club rugby teams Uawa and recovering from a foot injury than first thought. superheavyweight category. are below 10 nanomoles per litre for Hikurangi contested the Chas Keelan Memorial which has sidelined him since While the Warriors lured the Under the new qualification rules, at least 12 months prior to their first Trophy at Tolaga Bay last Saturday. In The Herald round two. likes of Walsh to the club, they which came into effect after several competition — a rule also followed yesterday, it was incorrectly called the George Brown said he expected lost another young talent with competitions were lost due to the by the International Weightlifting Keelan Memorial Trophy, which is contested by Harris-Tavita to return to utility Paul Turner granted an Covid-19 pandemic, Hubbard will be Federation. However, recent studies Uawa and TVC. halfback provided he got early release. guaranteed a spot at Tokyo if fit. suggest transgender women through the week’s training, Playing three matches for Teams do not have to be named maintain an athletic advantage over Hockey draw but he was coy on who would the Warriors over two years, until July 5. their cisgender peers even after a Women, Round 1 — TONIGHT, 6.30pm: Ngatapa be the other playmaker. Turner is already out for the It means Hubbard, who won silver year on hormone therapy. v Te Aowera (umpires Kowhai, YMP women). “Chanel was our starting season with a shoulder injury. at the 2017 world championships Hubbard has competed in men’s FRIDAY, 6pm: GMC Kowhai v YMP (Te Aowera, halfback at the start of the Brown said they offered the and represented New Zealand at weightlifting competitions before Ngatapa). year so I expect him to be our 20-year-old more money but the 2018 transitioning in 2013 but didn’t SATURDAY, 3.30pm: v Paikea (Green, starting halfback now if he’s he decided to take up another before suffering a serious injury in compete internationally. GGHS). fit and able,” Brown said on opportunity, reportedly with competition, will likely become the Her gold medal wins at the 2019 5pm: GMC Green v Amber Dental Gisborne Girls’ Wednesday. Gold Coast. first transgender athlete to compete in Samoa, where High School (Waituhi, Paikea). “We’ve just got them all “When you’ve got a local at the Olympics. she beat Samoa’s Commonwealth Men (Men’s Covid round) — FRIDAY, 7.30pm: training and we’ll make a player and you’ve got plans for While she will be the oldest Games champion Feagaiga Stowers, Gisborne Boys’ High School v Waituhi (LOB 1, LOB decision before our main him, it’s disappointing to lose weightlifter at the Games, she will sparked outrage in the island nation. 2). training on Friday.” the player,” Brown said. also be a genuine medal hopeful Australia’s weightlifting SATURDAY, 12.30pm: YMP B v YMP A (GBHS, He was mindful of Walsh’s “Our offer might have been with her qualifying lifts ranking her federation tried to block Hubbard Waituhi). young age and didn’t want to a touch better, but sometimes at fourth out of the 14 qualifiers in from competing at the 2018 2pm: Lytton Old Boys 2 v LOB 1 (YMP A, YMP B). burn the emerging star out, he players feel they’ve got a the 87kg-plus category. Commonwealth Games but it was Secondary schools — MONDAY, 4pm: said. better opportunity elsewhere. The NZOC confirmed to Stuff that rejected by organisers. GGHS (2) v GBHS (2) (TKKM , TKKM “We certainly like having “I know Pauly’s brother weightlifters who qualify under the Hubbard is now ranked 16th in Whatatutu). him on the field and there’s lives up on the Gold Coast. We amended rules will be assessed and the world rankings, but several of 5pm: GBHS Black v Campion College Green no doubt he’s brought some would’ve liked him to stay but a decision made in coming weeks. the athletes above her will be absent (TKKM Whatatutu, TKKM Whatatutu). things to us that we lacked, Pauly chose to take a different “The New Zealand Team has from the Games due to IWF rules 6pm: Campion College Gold v but we’ve got to be mindful of career path and you’ve got to a strong culture of manaaki and that limit nations to only one lifter (TKKM Whatatutu, TKKM Whatatutu). his age,” Brown said. respect that.” — AAP inclusion and respect for all. per category. — NZ Herald Bye: TKKM Whatatutu. Gallen to ‘earn it’ in big-money Huni bout BOXING by Murray Wenzel, AAP “That’s where it’s going to be or it won’t “He would fight at the bottom of a Mt Isa mine “He’s the prodigy, the Olympic gold medal happen; if it went to a decision I’m no chance up with Wally Lewis as the referee, Mal Meninga hopeful, never been done before (an Australian BRISBANE — Justis Huni’s promoter has here,” he said before a sparring session on the heading the judging panel, with Trevor Gillmeister winning gold). scoffed at Paul Gallen’s claims he will cancel Gold Coast yesterday. and Allan Langer as the other two judges with “So to beat him would have to silence a few the fight if it’s not in New South Wales, pointing “I’ve already given up the date (that was the money he will make from this fight.” people surely. to “the highest pay day of his life” as ample originally set for weeks earlier), I’m not giving up The proposed match-up comes after the “Everyone thought I’d get killed by my last two motivation to take on the heavyweight talent in the location. former NRL star’s upset of last opponents and here I am and determined to beat Queensland. “If he wants to give me absolutely everything month and a victory over Mark Hunt late last Justis.” The former NSW State of Origin captain has all (of the fight purse) I’ll change my mind, yeah, but year. “I’m going to have to earn it (my money) and but sealed a deal to fight Olympics-bound Justis that will be the only way.” Huni, third at the 2019 amateur world that’s fine. I said from the start I’m here for a good Huni on June 16, when Gallen will reportedly But Huni’s promoter Dean Lonergan called championships, an Australian heavyweight time not a long time. earn $A1.5 million for his troubles. Gallen’s bluff. champion on professional debut last year and a “I’ve got to 11 fights and never thought I’d The only sticking point is the venue, with “Paul loves a dollar way too much to walk medal chance in Tokyo, is a different prospect. reach that. I’ll have a few more fights, make as Gallen saying he will only fight in NSW, despite away from the highest pay day of his life,” he “Great talent, awesome talent, very fast, great much money as I can and have fights the public the Gold Coast firming as an option. said. boxer,” Gallen said of the 22-year-old. want to see. Nobody can bag me for that.” 30 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021

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giving speech when he asked for Poverty Bay “funds to fill this up . . . pay-day’s not MAHIA have grabbed the overall Fletcher was not in the Poverty Round 4 results (net): Mahia 292, till Tuesday”. lead in the Poverty Bay women’s Bay side, whose best player was Wairoa 308, Poverty Bay 313, LOWER Hutt freight company A stroke back in second place were pennants, thanks to their winning Kirsty Shaw with net 73. 315, Electrinet Park 324, Te Puia Hot manager Ed Nolloth reckons he plays another PB-Patutahi duo — Thomas team performance in round 4 at Mahia’s win earned them the Springs 328, Patutahi 329. better at Poverty Bay than his home Donovan and Hukanui’s older brother Poverty Bay Golf Club yesterday. maximum seven points for the round Best individuals in each team: Shandon course — a claim backed Eddie Brown Junior. The round was held in conjunction and they leapfrogged Waikohu in the Karen Hay (Park) net 78, Renee Hiko up by victory in the Enterprise Motor Tales of woe once again with the Pharmacy 53 women’s open overall standings, albeit by just one (Mahia) 69, Jan Ewart (Patutahi) 79, Group Poverty Bay men’s open outnumbered success in this toughest and Mahia showed their adaptability point. Kirsty Shaw (Poverty Bay) 73, Hazel foursomes on Saturday. of formats (alternate shots). A line led by a fine round from Renee Hiko. Mahia are sitting on 23, Waikohu 22 Miratana and Hiria McClutchie (Te Nolloth, who has been coming to from a famous song was changed to Hiko shot 92-23-69 — runner-up to and Wairoa are third on 19. Puia) 77, Marg Tuapawa, Audrey Gisborne regularly in recent months, reflect the bunker disaster for one Poverty Bay’s Leigh Fletcher for the Teams below them are still in the Tamanui-Nunn (Waikohu) 77, Tina combined with first-year Poverty Bay duo — “Mr Sandman, bring me a overall net and the best of the Mahia hunt, thanks to the pennants format. Duncan (Wairoa) 74. member Alan Williams to win the nightmare” — as they took six shots pennants players. Clubs count their best five of seven Overall standings: Mahia 23, overall net title. to eject their ball from the fifth-hole It helped Mahia to a team aggregate rounds. Waikohu 22, Wairoa 19, Te Puia Hot The pair were only introduced to bunker and finished with an 11. net of 292, 16 clear of Wairoa (308), Round 5 is at Waikohu on Springs 18, Poverty Bay 13, Park 11, each other the day of the event but Another pair matched shots with with hosts Poverty Bay third on 313. Saturday, May 29. Patutahi 7 quickly forged an understanding to number of the 12th hole on their way post 84-14.5-69.5 to win by three to 100-plus after lunch. strokes from Dean Twigley and Darren Twigley was back out the next day women’s open, overall net: L Fletcher 68, Wiki Morrissey (85-12-73) were the Waikohu Patumaka. and hungry for birdies. He had five R Hiko 69, E Westwood 71 on c/b. stableford victors. Nolloth now rates Poverty Bay his in the first six holes — including the Gross: K Hay 84. Jean Foot, Sue Maisey and Kath TAMA Brown is through to the home-away-from-home course and jackpot of two twos — on the way Stableford: A Waru 39, V Fletcher Papuni won their divisions of the LGU men’s Handicap Cup final. was delighted to collect a trophy for to 2-under 70-1-69, for 39 points, 38, K Shaw 37, J Foot 37, T Duncan on Saturday. Brown needed all 18 holes to his and Williams’ efforts — a trophy and victory in the division 1 men’s 36, A Tamanui-Nunn 35, M Allan 35, D SUNDAY — Men’s stableford: J dispose of Uma Chambers in their the filled with some hot stuff in stableford. Kirkpatrick 35, S Spence 35. Witika 37, C Nepe 36. semifinal and will face the winner celebration. 9-holers’ stableford: L Daniel 22, V Bell Women’s stableford: W Morrissey of the match between Tipi Ruru and The Twigley-Patumaka combo were LEIGH Fletcher picked the right time 21, R Dymock 20. 85-13-72, 37. Kahu Tamanui. going great guns and were on track to to break 100 off the yellow tees at her Nearest the line: M Lane. Twos: S Phillips, J Foot. Tom Smith and Te Rata Ritchie won win the gross only to falter over the home course for the first time since Approaches: S McRoberts, M Lane, L SATURDAY — LGU, silver division: J the foursomes stableford on Sunday latter holes to card 79-6.5-72.5. May 2019. Daniels. Foot 90-17-73. with 35 points. The gross honours went to Poverty Fletcher’s 99-31-68 was the round of Best third shot on 5: K Hay, T Dods. Bronze 1: S Maisey 101-22-79. SUNDAY — Foursomes stableford: T Bay greenkeeper William Brown and the day at the Pharmacy 53 women’s Twos: K Hay, R Hiko, V Grace. Bronze 2: K Papuni 107-32- 75. Smith/T Ritchie 35, P Milner/I Ruru 34, L Patutahi’s Hukanui Brown. Their 77 open yesterday, winning her the MONDAY — Women’s par-3 gross Twos: J Foot. Green/K Tamanui 30. was good enough for William to get overall net by one shot from Mahia. competition: J Utting/M Allan/V Fraser 55. TUESDAY (April 27) — Veteran men’s Handicap Cup semifinal: T Brown def his name on the giant Enterprise Cup Electrinet Park’s Karen Hay won the SUNDAY — Men’s stableford, division stableford: S Peneha 37, P Nepia 34, E U Chambers 1-up. yet again. gross with 84 while Mahia’s Alison 1: D Twigley 39, M Thomas 37. Parkin 34, E Morley 33, L Lexmond 32, S Twos: T Brown. Over 100 balls fit inside the trophy Maru (39 points) won the stableford Division 2: L Hewson 40, J Kerekere Mohlmann 31. although it was rum that was going from Poverty Bay’s Vonnie Fletcher 36, A Putnam 36. Hole-in-one on 14: S Peneha COMING UP: SUNDAY, club into it afterwards and Brown had the (38). Twos: D Twigley 2. Twos: S Peneha. competition. clubhouse cracking up in his prize- WEDNESDAY — Pharmacy 53 Approach: D Twigley. MONDAY (April 26) — Voucher day Jackpot: D Twigley. stableford: D Harrison 40, P Nepia 39, R Patutahi SATURDAY — Enterprise Motor Group Moore 37, R Taylor 35. men’s open foursomes, gross: H Brown/W DWAYNE Russell achieved a career- Junior crossword 1662 Brown 77, T Donovan/E Brown jr 78. Tolaga Bay first with a sensational back nine Net: A Williams/E Nolloth 69.5, D performance on Friday. 12 34 5 Twigley/D Patumaka 72.5, T Sweeney/A ALVIE Hale kept a Joe Lincoln- Russell broke 30 for nine holes Higham 73.5, G Morley/P Clayton 75, led male pack at bay in the Sunday for the first time — his 6-under 29 B Brown/R Gibson 76.5, D Wright/M stableford. featuring an eagle-3 on the 10th, 6 Stewart 76.5, B Morgan/P Rickard 77.5, Hale won on countback from followed by birdies on 12 and 13, and S Jeune/R Clark 77.5, T Goldsmith/K Lincoln after both finished with 35 17 and 18. Goldsmith 77.5. points. It gave him 23 points and deserved 7 8 Twos: D Wright/M Stewart, D Twigley/D SUNDAY — Stableford: A Hale 35, victory in the senior division of the Patumaka, B Brown/R Gibson, L Ball/E Joe Lincoln 35, R Mackey 32, T Higgs meat pack 9-hole stableford. Ball. 32, Z Horomia. Had he continued, Russell could 9 THURSDAY (April 29) — Men’s The team for the Endeavour men’s have had a shot at the men’s course stableford, division 1: M Thomas 39, T interclub pennants at Te Puia Hot record, which is 7-under 63 jointly Goldsmith 38, A Abrahams 37, A White Springs on Saturday are Rongo held by Tony Akroyd and William 10 37. Pomana, Trent Higgs, Tim Adamson, Brown. Division 2: T Williams 40, R Owen 38, Joe Lincoln, Joe Sheridan, Pete SUNDAY — Men’s net, senior division: H Johanson 37, S Willock 35. Stevenson. H Harris 69, T Green 70, A Nimmo 71, O 11 12 Twos: G Morley. Willimott 72, A Hindmarsh 72. Approach: R Murphy. Junior division: D Quinn 70, J Graham 70, B Tietjen 71, G Maude 71, G 13 Tahunga HAZEL Miratana and Raana Walker Tattersfield 73. were the Sunday winners — Miratana Twos: M Wiersma. THE Tahunga Men’s Open has topping the Presidents Cup women’s FRIDAY — Meat pack 9-hole 14 15 become so popular among a group of competition and LGU with 74 and stableford, senior division: D Russell mainly city slicker players, they are to Walker’s 38 the best in the men’s 29, A Blakeman 21, O Willimott 20, B increase the size of their rental van. stableford. Wallace 20, A Nimmo 19. 16 17 The 2021 open is being held on SUNDAY — President’s Cup women’s Junior division: P Jex-Blake 23, D Saturday, May 15, and among those competition (round 2), LGU: H Miratana Stevens 20, S Pittar 18, I Tietjen 18, S confirmed are a Brent Colbert-led 74, H McClutchie 76, G Roberts 82. Fookes 18. bunch of golfing mates who have Putting: I Ngarimu 36, R Ngatai 37, H made the Open a traditional must-play. Miratana 38. Veterans 18 19 And after hearing their glowing Men’s stableford: R Walker 38, W annual review of the tournament, Ngata 35, G Summersby 34, R Smith 34, BERNIE Rothschild and Jan Ewart more have indicated interest in joining J Devery 33, I Logan 32, P Ngarimu 31, took the honours at Gisborne East them, meaning an upgrade in van size. J Forrester 30. Coast Veteran Golfers Society’s Across Down Colbert will be among those vying annual Johnny Jackson Plate held at for the unique trophy he made and Mahia Electrinet Park on Tuesday. 1. A spiny plant (6) 1. The centre part of an apple presented several years ago for the Poverty Bay member Rothschild 3. A small round mark (4) (4) overall gross. GRAHAM Shapland and Gid Pitman shot an excellent 2-over 74-4-70 to be The tournament features gross, net outclassed the field in the two-man the best of the men while Patutahi’s 7. A building’s cover (4) 2. Shut (6) and stableford sections, along with ambrose on Sunday. Ewart’s 102-26-76 led the women’s 8. Small plate under a cup (6) 4. Choose (4) approaches, long drives and twos. The Shapland/Pitman duo shot net scoring. Morning tea at 10.30am is followed 52.5, — 5½ strokes clear of second- Vets wanting to play at the 10. Assisting (7) 5. A king’s special chair (6) by tee-off at 11am, with a barbecue placed David Waihaki and Pete national tournament at Poverty Bay 13. Ask about something (7) 6. Sore to touch (7) and prize-giving to follow. Bremner. in December are reminded that entry Inquiries to Ben Johnson at SUNDAY — LGU: Lil Morgan 114-37- is not confirmed until payment is 16. A large group of trees (6) 9. A language in Spain (7) 867-8089 or email [email protected]. 77, J Thompson 79, V Kyle 82. received. 17. Smell things with this (4) 11. A chewy sweet (6) Note the club does not have eftpos. Putting: T Smith. The field is full but entries are being Two-man ambrose net: G Shapland/G taken for reserve places as there are 18. Simple to do (4) 12. Fire these with a bow (6) Electrinet Park Pitman 52.5, D Waihaki/P Bremner 58, usually several withdrawals nearer the 19. Jockeys ride these (6) 14. Cover these with sleeves I Parker/B Cutler 59, G Hornblow/B time of the tournament. THIRTY-SEVEN points did Crowley 61. (4) the winning damage in Sunday COMING UP: TUESDAY, June 8, 15. Not as much (4) competitions. COMING UP: SUNDAY, Ormond Cup competition at Patutahi, format to be James Witika (87-16-71) and mixed foursomes. advised, 10.30am start. The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, May 6, 2021 SPORT 31 Perfect shot highlights Peneha’s purple patch GOLF by Chris Taewa delivered another 69, with birdies on the sixth and seventh holes, and an eagle on the eighth. SEL Peneha is riding the wave after “sussing” Then came the ace in a round of 72. his swing in the past couple of weeks — a journey The excitement level didn’t drop far. climaxed by his career-first hole-in-one. On April 30, after a triple bogey-7 on the sixth hole, The left-hander holed out with a 52-degree wedge he had birdies from the seventh to ninth holes and on the 112-metre 14th on his home Electrinet Park 16th to 18th — six in all in a round of 72. course on April 27. The next day came a roller-coaster 77 with holes Peneha watched as his tee shot looked bound for ranging from three double bogeys to consecutive the bunker only for the ball to drift in towards the eagle-3s on the eighth and ninth. green, hit a bank, bounce left, take another bounce Peneha crushed a drive down the 455-metre eighth, and land in the cup. then smacked a pitching wedge to three feet from the “I was just blown away,” said Peneha, who has been hole. enjoying an impressive run of scoring that has him on On the ninth, he hit another good drive into the a playing handicap of (scratch) zero at Gisborne Park. wind and “smoked” a 3-wood to about five feet. In reaction to his shot, Peneha lifted his club to the Peneha, a member of the famous Horouta side who acknowledgement of the “old fullahs” he was playing won the Lee Bros Shield premier club rugby title in with, then exchanged some high-fives. 1995, got into golf through his father Jack — a former Having been “inches” away from aces on all the Poverty Bay rugby representative and stalwart of par-3s at the Park in the past, there was a sense of Waikohu Golf Club. inevitability of breaking the duck, enhanced by flashes He still has Jack’s clubs, to which he holds great of brilliance. sentimental attachment and uses “now and again” for A round of even-par 72 on February 20, a 3-under old times’ sake. 69 a month later that included an eagle-3 on the ninth Peneha loves golf for a couple of main reasons. and a string of mid-70s showed his game was on “I’ve made a lot of mates. When I started I only knew song. a couple of people but as the weeks went on, the bros The day before his perfect shot (April 26) he introduced me to other people, and as the years have gone on, I now know everyone.” ONE DIRECTION: The number on Selwyn And then there’s the challenge of “beating the Peneha’s Titleist matched the number of strokes course”. he’d had on the 14th hole at Gisborne Park last “Going out and trying your best to beat the course week — one. Peneha used a wedge to achieve a . . . there are plenty of times I’ve failed and the odd career-first perfect shot. time I’ve beaten it; that’s rare. Picture by Rebecca Grunwell “Now I’ve got the swing sussed, I’m rapt.”

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For the latest weather info including Weather Warnings visit At 9am 6 May (hPa) 1028.2 Tokyo drizzle 16 23 metservice.com At 9am 6 May (inches) 30.36 Toronto showers 3 11 GOLF INSIDEFOOTBALL Football ...... 28 Boxing, football.. 29 Golf ...... 30 SPORT Golf ...... 31 Thursday, May 6, 2021 Protests went too far says Man Swing sussed, hole-in-one United manager Solskjaer 29 follows PAGE 31PAGE It’s a Chelsea-Man City final FOOTBALL by Rob Harris, AP before Werner’s opener but the visitors were sluggish, lacking a creative spark LONDON — Chelsea’s decision to from Eden Hazard on an ineffective fire a club legend suddenly doesn’t return to his former home. seem so callous after all. Even in a debut season of While Frank Lampard’s name has misfortune, not even Werner could hardly been forgotten by the Chelsea miss in the 28th minute when fans — who were chanting it outside presented with an unguarded net to Stamford Bridge before kick-off today head into from close range after Kai — new manager Thomas Tuchel is Havertz had lobbed former Chelsea quickly creating his own legacy after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and hit leading the London club into the the crossbar. Champions League final. The chants of “Timo” from the Chelsea even made record 13-time substitutes’ bench reflected the delight European Cup champions Real Madrid from his teammates that the Germany look ordinary as goals from Timo forward had scored only his fourth Werner and Mason Mount sealed a goal since November. For all the 2-0 victory that ousted Madrid 3-1 on scrutiny faced, though, Werner has still aggregate. managed 12 goals and 10 assists for Perhaps the stragglers leaving the Chelsea. bars near Stamford Bridge could hear For all Chelsea’s threat, Madrid the roar Tuchel let out on the field only needed to score once to force inside the empty stadium long after the second leg into extra time. When his players had departed the field. It the second half opened with Havertz will certainly have been heard in the heading against the crossbar and Chelsea boardroom by the directors having a low shot saved, it looked like whose decision to dismiss Lampard in the misses could prove costly. January and hire Tuchel instead now STAR’S RETURN: Eden Hazard, formerly of Chelsea and now with Real Madrid, eyes the goal while “Keep on pushing guys,” Tuchel looks vindicated. Chelsea’s Thiago Silva comes across to stifle the threat at Stamford Bridge, London, today. Chelsea urged from the sideline. “I am very grateful and thankful to won this Champions League semifinal second leg 2-0 to win 3-1 on aggregate. They play Manchester Mount also lifted a shot over have this opportunity,” said Tuchel, City in the final, to be played in Istanbul on May 29. AP picture Courtois but he did turn in a shot who in turn was dismissed by Paris in the 85th minute after substitute Saint-Germain in December despite Bridge, with Chelsea the first club to Munich — fans are set to be allowed against Leicester on May 15. Christian Pulisic and N’Golo Kante leading the French club to last year’s reach the men’s and women’s finals in in. Chelsea supporters have yet to Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane combined. Champions League final. the same season. see Tuchel managing their team in is left to focus on trying on wiping After being taken off by Tuchel, “You can never be ahead of plan as Even though the men’s showpiece the flesh due to England’s ongoing out Atletico Madrid’s two-point lead Mount got to savour the closing a manager and as a player — it does will be an all-English encounter coronavirus restrictions. But they can’t in Spain to win La Liga, rather than minutes from the stands while not exist.” with Manchester City on May 29, the deny the impact he has made. adding to the three Champions League being hugged by teammates already Just like when owner Roman Premier League rivals will have to fly Chelsea were five points outside the titles he won from 2016 to 2018. celebrating a shot at adding to Abramovich made mid-season four hours to play the UEFA showpiece four Champions League qualification After conceding a costly away goal Chelsea’s lone Champions League title managerial changes in the 2007-08 and in Istanbul, which is currently in a places when he was hired, but head last week, Madrid lacked the attacking from 2012. 2011-12 seasons, Chelsea will end the coronavirus lockdown. into the final four games of the Premier nous or threat to turn this semifinal “We were dangerous on counter- campaign by contesting the biggest “It’s going to be a stunning game,” League season in fourth place with a around. attacks,” Tuchel said, “but never lost game in European football. And by Mount said. three-point cushion. There’s a chance Karim Benzema was denied by the desire or hunger to defend.” the end of the month two Champions But unlike last season’s final — to pick up a trophy before the trip the first in a series of fine saves by In fact, it was Chelsea’s 18th clean League trophies could be at Stamford when Tuchel’s PSG lost to Bayern to , too, with an FA Cup final Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy sheet in 24 games under Tuchel. NGATAPA ON THE HUNT HOCKEY by Murray Robertson “I think Te Aowera will settle down from their opening-round defeat. “Paikea would go in as favourites, and as the season rolls along. They certainly “Waituhi look like they will evolve into it’s only upwards for the Waituhi team NGATAPA will be on the hunt for come out of their defence pretty well, so a really good side this season. Boys’ High after their mauling last weekend at the their second win in the women’s hockey they’re not a team to take lightly.” might have their hands full.” hands of YMP.” competition when they take on Te Aowera The match starts at 6.30pm. Saturday play begins at 12.30pm when The final match of the weekend, at on the turf at Friday night hockey features the the two YMP men’s teams go at it. 5pm, offers a lot. GMC Green will play tonight to open the second round. women’s game between GMC Kowhai “That’s a hard one to judge,” Scragg Gisborne Girls’ High School. Fresh from their hard-fought victory and YMP at 6pm, and the men’s game said. The Green Machine demolished GMC over Amber Dental Girls’ High School between Gisborne Boys’ High School and “Expect the unexpected with that one.” Kowhai last weekend, but the students last weekend and facing a returning TA the new Waituhi men’s side at 7.30pm. At 2pm on Saturday, the Lytton Old were combative against Ngatapa and side still finding their feet, Ngatapa will “YMP were so strong last weekend, and Boys 1 and 2 teams will face off. could make a game of it. be clear favourites. I expect one-way traffic again tomorrow “There will some bragging rights “I think this will be a good test for both “Ngatapa should not take TA lightly night,” Scragg said. involved in that one,” Scragg said. sides,” Scragg said. tonight,” hockey commentator Tony “It would be a good game for YMP to “It will give coach Matt King a good “It will give us an indication of how Scragg said. work out new combinations. chance to have a look at his talent when competitive Girls’ High will be this “They tend to swarm in defence so “The Boys’ High-Waituhi clash will they play against each other.” season, and likewise the Green Machine. 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