TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 29-30, 2020 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.70 NEW BRAND REFLECTS OUTSIDE THE SQUARES IWI’S UNIQUE HISTORY PAGE 4 MJ Dain- Cutlerhunt views the tile wall at the wharf that features self- portraits of more than 6500 students, who created the works PAGES 3-4, for the new 6-10, 13, 23 millennium. COVID-19 Twenty years ■ Second lockdown nail in the coffin on, a digital for several Auckland businesses project has ■ Experts divided over compulsory been set up use of masks inviting people whose portraits ■ Questions raised over discrepancy are on the in lockdown breacher sentences wall to share ■ Napier man could face two-year what they have wait to reunite with his wife done over the ensuing years. STORY ON PAGE 3 Picture by Liam Clayton Raw and free INSIDE TODAY UNDER CYBER ATTACK by Jamie Gray and Graham Skellern, NZ Herald GISBORNE businesses are being The Gisborne Herald can confirm at that subject, then just delete it, or contact THE four-day assault on the New Zealand Stock warned of a heightened Malware threat least one other local business was hit with them in other ways and ask if they sent an Exchange is seen as the country’s worst-ever cyber after Gisborne Hospital and at least one the same Malware attack on the same day. e-mail. attack, sparking concern among investors and market local business were hit by cyber attacks The virus originated from an email from “I do know from a business’s point participants about damage to the market’s credibility. on the same day. an existing Gisborne business and was of view, it’s getting harder and harder to “It’s certainly the worst ever in terms of DDoS Hauora Tairawhiti information group described as looking “legitimate”. rely on email for things like quotes and (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attacks,” said AUT manager Max Ponomarev confirmed The infected attachment was then invoices because of so much spam activity. computer science professor Dave Parry. a Malware infection was detected on opened, unloading the Malware payload, A lot of that stuff is going into people’s That worries fund managers like Matt Goodson, of Salt Wednesday but added no patient which then infected the IT system. The spam in-box. I do know one business in Funds Management, who said the latest attack was very information was compromised. virus then forwarded all email contacts to town that used to send invoices out by concerning from the “wider New Zealand Inc perspective”. “A small number of Hauora Tairawhiti a server, which in turn sent the malicious email and found the vast majority of the The NZX initially advised that the market would reopen staff got infected by Malware after clicking emails back out to those contacts. quotes they were pitching for never got yesterday, only for it to be hit again by more cyber attacks. on a link in a malicious email. It took several hours to stop the Malware opened because their email provider was The exchange was offline for most of the morning before “As soon as we were aware, the sending coming back online at 1pm. infection from spreading. listed in a overseas spam site. “Do we need to place more attention on the robustness and receiving of all external email was Gisborne IT consultant Russell Holland “It always pays if it’s an important email of our security network and defences?” said Mr Goodson. suspended for 12 hours. This was done said while he was not aware of any others to follow up with a phone call.” “I hope someone who knows what they are doing is asking as a precautionary measure and to avoid in Gisborne being affected, it was always However, one business told The Herald these questions. It could be the electricity transmission any potential spread while we worked on prudent to treat all unsolicited emails with some scammers were able to personalise (network) being taken down or the banking system going containment. caution. email subject lines. One had even been offline — that’s more fundamental than the sharemarket,” “We have anti-malware and other “The short answer is to never open able to use his name, asking him to ring he said. “It’s clearly a very sophisticated attack.” security measures in place to prevent anything unsolicited, even if you know the the name of another staff member about an Finance Minister Grant Robertson confirmed the this from happening. This time one got person. Chances are their in-box has been attached document. Government Communications Security Bureau was through. It is all sorted now after we hacked or compromised and if the subject “Had I not felt suspicious about it and assisting the NZX. received a patch from Microsoft. No patient line looks a little bit suspicious, in that you looked at the address it had come from I information was compromised.” are not expecting to hear from them on would probably have been infected.” CONTINUED IN BUSINESS SECTION, PAGE 23

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TOMORROW National ...6-9, 14, 21 World...... 11-13 Racing ...... 20 977 1175467004 2 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 A large field of vibrant yellow daffodils at Eastwoodhill Arboretum was a sight to behold when 56 Cancer Society volunteers arrived to pick the bountiful blooms. The flowers were made into hundreds of bunches for PICK OF THE BUNCH the Daffodil Day fundraiser yesterday.

GO AHEAD AND JUMP: Gisborne Girls’ High School students (from left) Leah Scholefield, Eva Mirko, Vita Anderson, Hannah Veitch and Rangi-Riana Williams had fun harvesting daffodils at Eastwoodhill. Left, a picture perfect moment for Jasmine Hall, Ellan Knight, Bella Wilson (back), Tegan Hayward and Samantha Gardner, who were happy to give their time to collect daffodils for the Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser. Pictures by Liam Clayton

ANZ colleagues Derek Craven, Andy Woolfield, Ema Riri and Michelle Hawea look over a donated pen of 40 Daffodil wether lambs at the annual Cancer Society Daffodil Day fair fundraiser at Matawhero Saleyards yesterday. Over $40,000 was raised from the proceeds of the more than 1100 head yarded. Day sheep The lambs in this pen sold for $203 and the top price was $210 apiece for two prime lambs. Some prime ewes reached almost $200 a head. Mr sale raises Woolfield, speaking on behalf of the ANZ and Cancer Society thanked PGG Wrightson and the transport operators for their assistance in making it all possible. Full sale report in Focus On $40,000 The Land, page 18. Picture by Trevor Brown

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Huge interest in tile wall follow-up Outside isolation first preference FROM PAGE 1 talents they have developed since the The project unfolded over five months if Gisborne resident tests positive by Mark Peters millenium. and every child, teacher and principal The Pakiwaitara project is led by took it on board and made the task flow, ANY Gisborne resident who Dr Mansoor said preliminary THE tile wall project designed as part Iwicomms managing director David she said. tests positive for Covid-19 is likely advice indicated a range of of the millennium celebrations 20 years Jones, who was a child when he painted More than 6500 tiles filled the wall but to serve their 14 days mandatory services, including health ago, and now digitalised for this year’s his own tile for the wall. a gap was left over at the top so Miss isolation out of the district. monitoring, must be provided. Tairawhiti Arts Festival, has attracted Mr Jones recently interviewed Melody Craw and a friend each painted their own Hauora Tairawhiti medical officer Hauora Tairawhiti has already 1800 registrations from the artists. Craw, who led the tile wall project in tile, which are included in the wall. of health Dr Osman David Mansoor made preliminary plans ahead of In 1999, more than 6500 students 1999. Schools put the completed tiles into said there were no managed the final advice being received. painted self-portraits on ceramic tiles. The original concept was suggested pizza boxes — four tiles fitted perfectly quarantine facilities in Tairawhiti. Household contacts may go into These were fixed to a wall adjacent to by Elgin School principal Robyn Rosie, in each box — to deliver to Miss Craw. “The first preference would be to the isolation facility with the case, the Wharf Bar and Restaurant. someone suggested the wharf as the People whose portraits are on the use one of these (outside) facilities or be isolated at home. Tairawhiti Arts Festival organisers location “and it just grew from there”, 1999 tile wall are invited to sign up but if there are reasons this is not “If Public Health was concerned put the call out for students involved to said Miss Craw. online and share photos, videos in the feasible, the Medical Officer of about the ability of a close contact register with Pakiwaitara (stories) — a She recalled she was told only seven way of korero, waiata or performance, or Health can approve self-isolation at to keep quarantine at home, we 2020 digital event. schools would be involved but that other artworks they may have created in home, or another suitable location,” would find alternative places for the Now the young participants are adults, number quickly grew. the last 20 years. he said. isolation,” said Dr Mansoor. Pakiwaitara aims to include the artists’ “Once you say yes to a few schools, The public will be able to access the “Alternatively, advice on how a The aim is that the isolation or stories behind each tile. other schools come on board. Then site and follow the tile wall participants’ local facility might be configured quarantine (for cases and contacts, Pakiwaitara will present an interactive, we put an invitation out and invited all journeys over the past two decades. and approved on a case-by-case respectively) should be secure and online platform for people to reconnect schools from Muriwai up to Te Puia and For more information, and to basis will be provided by the that the person will be supported to with the former school students who inland to Matawai, so it was 41 schools register and claim your tile, visit www. Ministry of Health.” not expose others. painted the tiles and to discover what plus homeschoolers.” pakiwaitara.nz Uniquely Rongowhakaata

IMPORTANT SYMBOL: Over two years of work by Falcon tohu a Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust has resulted in the creation of its own brand imagery displayed by (from left) trust general manager Amohaere Houkamau, communications officer Mareikura ‘visual korero’ Whakataka-Brightwell and chairwoman Moera Brown. reconnecting Picture by Rebecca Grunwell iwi to their spaces, stories

RONGOWHAKAATA Iwi Trust (RIT) says its new brand is a significant engagement initiative that has brought the iwi’s unique history, ancestral stories and artistic prowess to the forefront. The trust launched the brand at an online event at midday today. Months of research, stakeholder consultation and design work has been encompassed and reflected in a single visual tohu (symbol). “We needed a visual that we could identify with as Rongowhakaata,” RIT chairwoman Moera Brown said. “The branding initiative was an opportunity for us to correct the narrative in Turanga around our mana whenua and history, and also to be more visible in the community. “It was about establishing a way for us to reconnect to our spaces and unique stories.” “The brand launch is our visual korero In March 2019, RIT’s board initiated SHAPESHIFTER: The Rongowhakaata that provides another way for us to tell a branding strategy aimed at creating a Iwi Trust has launched its brand which our stories in our way. new and unique Rongowhakaata visual symbolises the unique history of the “It is a reflection of the karearea (New with which all people of the iwi could iwi. The brand is based on the story of Zealand falcon) soaring high over the identify. Rongowhakaata shapeshifting into a lands from Pouawa to the Wharerata and Stakeholder engagement hui ensued, karearea (New Zealand falcon) which Hangaroa. including an online survey to find out soars over the iwi’s lands. Picture supplied “It reflects the ability for our tipuna to what resonated with their people. shapeshift and use karakia (prayer) and The brand design strategy and brief incantation to direct manu aute (kites) in would then be passed on to an artist to iwi of artists and innovators, she said. history preserved and perpetuated for the skies. create the final visual. Tipuna (ancestor) Raharuhi Rukupo future uri (descendants). “It connects with the planting of In February 2020, an expression of was the creator of the whare whakairo It was a testament to the strength kumara and recognises the role of interest was launched by the trust to (carved meeting house) Te Hau ki and resilience of their tipuna and their Hinehakirirangi and Turahiri — strong attract Rongowhakaata artists. Turanga, which is considered to be the ability to continue the legacy through art women in our lineage who sustained our Seven artists were initially chosen — most sophisticated example of Maori art. despite the colonial reality, she said. people. Taupuruariki Whakataka-Brightwell, Built with steel tools in 1842, it is not “Today it is important to carry on “The adaptability of the design reflects Ephraim Russell, Tama Ratapu and only the oldest surviving whare but also this legacy and find a way to unite our strength in being innovative in our Phila Lagaluga, Matangireia Yates- stands as an indication of the iwi’s ability Rongowhakaata people through a brand arts but at its essence still retains the Francis, Tirakarere Apaapa and Brandon to adapt to new technologies. that represents who we are,” Ms Brown pitau manaia kowhaiwhai patterns that Terekia. Te Hau ki Turanga was confiscated said. reflect our cultural richness,” Ms Brown Once they submitted their design by the Government in 1867 during “Mauri whenua, mauri tangata, said. proposals, RIT went back to the people the Land Wars — a reflection of mauri korero (we all connect back to the The trust decided to conduct an online for feedback. the fate of Rongowhakaata people whenua of Rongowhakaata, wellbeing of launch of the brand as an example of Three artists stood out — Tama, Phila being dispossessed from their our people is reflected in the connection its ability to innovate and use digital and Ephraim — so the board decided Rongowhakaatatanga. to the land, our ability to reflect our technology as a communications tool. they should collaborate to produce the “Nonetheless, iwi tipuna forged on stories and tell our stories),” Ms Brown “Our brand is the flagship of the trust’s final design. and found solace through art by creating said. communication strategy and a hallmark Ms Brown said research and wharenui (meeting houses) such as Te “RIT is the modern-day entity that of the stakeholder engagement we want stakeholder consultation yielded a wealth Mana o Turanga, Te Poho o Rukupo, holds responsibility for retaining the to maintain”, RIT general manager of information. Most people gravitated Te Kiko o te Rangi and Te Poho o mauri (life force) of our whenua (land), Amohaere Houkamau said. towards the story of Rongowhakaata Taharakau,” Ms Brown said. which sustains our people who sustain RIT also took the Covid-19 situation shapeshifting into a bird. In these wharenui, Rongowhakaata our connections with korero,” Ms Brown seriously and this was another way for Rongowhakaata had always been an find their genesis story and unique said. them to avoid mass gatherings. 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020

FAMILY NOTICES In Memoriam In Memoriam

Births MORROW, Noel KUINI HETERE 30.8.2011 MOANA (Nee Ngerengere) Nine years ago COWPER- 11.11.1924 - 30.8.2012 TEESDALE. — Kate tomorrow we had to Cowper and Aidan say our goodbyes. Another year Mum. Teesdale would like to We love and remember It’s been 8 years since announce the safe you every day and you left us with some arrival of their 3rd cherish the memories really great memories. child, Jai Jack Teesdale that we have of you. Gone but not forgotten. born 13th August 2020. Mum/Nana is now back Miss and love you A new brother for in your loving arms, always. Marlie and Arlo, and please give her a kiss from all of us. Moe Moe, e ma, cousin for Bodhi and Mihi, John, Indie. We miss you both so much. Ngawhetuoteatatu, and all your many Deaths All our love, moko Tracey and Peter, BAYNON, Kim and Billy, Uenukupaare Jody and Mana, (Paare/Polly) Kohere and Khan, nee Collier. — Passed Astyn Reign, Rylyn away peacefully on 28 and Akela-Kimani xx August 2020, aged 79 years. Much loved wife Bereavements NEW DIRECTION: Fisherman-turned-roading of the late Kendrick and Bereavements machinery operator Sam Clothier has embraced treasured mother of his new career direction and continues to develop Sonny and Lovi, THE FAMILY OF MATILDA ORIWIA it. He is pictured working on culvert renewals on Moana, Kathy, Eric, MATIRE TE AROHA NORRIS/SAGE Tiniroto Road. Picture supplied Renata and Mary Lou, Maringiwai and Mark Would like to thank all those who have been and Mattie Rose and a part of her amazing and well-lived 90 years. Richard. Nanny of all To the staf of Hospice Tairāwhiti, you guys her mokopuna tuatahi, were amazing. Special thanks also to Tessa, tuarua, tuatoru. Toia, Bridgette, and the staf of Ward 8 for Sam taking a new road Daughter of the late Renata Pohatu and Ani their exceptional care towards our much Te Oraiti Collier. loved Mum/Nan and family during our short AS a teenager, Sam Clothier He’s an important member of the fantastic. We’ve been able to tender Loved sister of the time while at the Gisborne Hospital. embarked on a fishing career he TWC team working on roading projects directly to council for work, which is Collier whanau. thought would be his life. funded by the Provincial Growth Fund a learning curve, but well worth it,” Mr Paare will be lying at To Dr Schieber of Three Rivers Medical for But two years ago he lost his (PGF). Wheeler said. her home 51a Dalton his care and concern for Nan’s health over the crayfishing quota, had to sell his boat Gisborne District Council’s $54.2m years. To her Apostolic Church and in more “I’m still on the lookout for new Street. A service will and began the search for a new job. PGF investment has done more than crew members to continue to meet our be held at 7pm on recent years, her Equippers Church family, Sunday evening. She she will miss you all but be happy knowing He ended up at Lottin Point Station improve the region’s roads. increased workload.” will be returning to her that you will see her again one day. Also, as a farmhand and six months later he “It’s changed people’s lives, The council has completed over $30m beloved Tinatoka special thanks to the team at Evans Funeral moved to a new position as a digger supported local businesses to grow, of PGF works since May 2019 and will Marae, Whakawhitira, Services for their support of their fellow operator for Potaka-based Troy Wheeler while creating jobs and training deliver another $25m before the end of on Monday afternoon, work colleague. A massive thank you to the Contracting (TWC). opportunities for local people to thrive,” this year. 31 August. “I always thought I’d be on the sea, a council spokesperson said. “It gives contractors like Troy the Funeral service will Hawke’s Bay crew as well as family and friends who gave and supported the whānau but I have also always loved driving Troy Wheeler said he had been very confidence to scale up and provide job be at 11am on Tuesday, diggers, so this is great. I’m really lucky to have picked up some really security for the TWC team,” the council 1 September, followed during the time of our Mum/Nan’s funeral. by burial at Tinatoka ‘Ko te amorangi ki mua, ko te hāpai ō ki enjoying the change.” good people. spokesperson said. urupa. Moe mai i roto i muri’ – ‘The success of what is accomplished Sam continues to impress and he’s “The future is looking bright thanks nga ringa o te Atua. is because of the work undertaken behind the forging a career in the civil construction to investment like this from the ■ For more information about the scenes’. industry, receiving valuable training, and Provincial Growth Fund. council’s Provincial Growth Fund BAYNON, Polly gaining qualifications. He will shortly “The way local contractors have been investment into Tairawhiti, go to (Paare). — You will be To Jacci and Marei for opening their home to sadly missed by us all get his heavy vehicle licence. supported with the funding has been www.gdc.govt.nz/major-projects/ xx allow us, family and friends to both mourn and celebrate Mum/Nan’s life together. - Mate, late Peehi Wanoa and whanau. Your generosity, aroha and manaakitanga shown by you all during our time of grief, Multiple lockdown breaches EAMES, Sidney no words can express how much we truly Alexander (Sid). — appreciate all that you did. A WOMAN has admitted the judge said. But she also ended up staying with various Serviceman No. breaching Covid-19 Level 4 imposed a good behaviour bond- other people for five or six days. 443836. On 28th lockdown rules four times. August 2020, peace- He Hīmene Whakamoemiti type sentence, ordering Puia to Police stopped her while she fully, at Leighton Parehuia Margaret Puia, come back before the court if was driving and told her to leave E Ihowa, ko koe tōku Atua, 31, pleaded guilty in Gisborne called upon within the next six her car where it was. House, aged 97 years. Ka whakanuia koe e au Loved husband of the District Court to four Health Act months. It was subsequently vandalised late Glenda. Loved Ka whakamoemititia e au tōu ingoa, charges alleging she breached Counsel Jackie Van Schalkwyk and she is still paying off the debt father and father-in-law He mahi whakamīharo hoki āu, the lockdown in various ways, said Puia, a sole parent, was at for repairs. of John, Heather and Praise to the Lord including travelling for non- a low point in her life, struggling However, her circumstances had Doug Cobham, and essential reasons and failing in an emotionally abusive improved. She was back on good Michelle and Mike Lord, you are my God, to remain at her designated relationship with her children’s terms with her parents — she Carter. Loved papa of I will exalt thee, and praise your name, lockdown address. father. She and the children were and her children were living with Ben and Lydia, Willy For in perfect faithfulness, you have done Judge Turitea Bolstad told Puia supposed to be living with her them — and although no longer in and Nichole, Matt and wonderful things. the offences were serious. The parents during lockdown but she a relationship with the children’s Tor, Brynne and Ash, Government restrictions were put was told to go when she persisted father, the pair communicated Lydia and Karl, and Monumental in place for the health and safety in visiting the children’s father positively about parenting Meara and Jamie. And loved “old Papa” of his Masons of everyone. despite obvious relationship matters. 5 and a half great-grand However, she accepted Puia difficulties, and her parents’ Ms Van Schalkwyk said Puia children. Loved brother STONEHAVEN understood the rules and that disapproval. had limited prior criminal history of Irene Roff and there were a number of personal She essentially became — a conviction in 2011 and one in Norma Cook. for issues for her at the time. The homeless, was destitute and 2009. A Graveside Service Funerals judge said she was pleased to hear desperate and made foolish Police were not opposed to will be held at Taruheru and Puia had now overcome them. decisions. At one point she the court adopting Ms Van Cemetery at 11am, on Memorials Convictions for the offences travelled to Wairoa in the hope Schalkwyk’s submissions as to Monday, 31st August. would be enough in themselves, of staying with family there and sentence. - Evans Funeral 601 Nelson Road Services Ltd FDANZ Ph 867 1 800 www.evansfuneral.co.nz Breeze hampers Tolaga Bay beach burning

ABOUT a third of the tree debris hurry last weekend because the sea Mr Dever said the wood in some of Hospital maintaining mask rules heaps on the Tolaga Bay beachfront breeze threatened to blow the smoke the heaps had proved quite difficult to have gone up in smoke so far but it’s towards the township. burn. MASK-wearing rules at Gisborne who could not maintain at least a proving a tricky job because of wind “We had to do the same thing again “The digger we’re using has to be Hospital will not change next week metre distance from others also changes. really, really quickly yesterday.” there the whole time to keep tending to as the district remains at Covid-19 needed to wear a mask. There were originally 90 heaps of Under the conditions of a resource the fires to keep them burning. Alert Level 2 until at least midnight Mr Green said those who were slash and other debris stacked along consent Gisborne District Council “It’s a bit frustrating and taking a bit on Sunday, September 6. not in a front-line position and who the northern side of the Uawa River. granted for the work, no smoke can drift longer than we’d hoped.” Hauora Tairawhiti chief executive could maintain a metre distancing About 30 have been burned so far. across the township. With regard to the heaps that had Jim Green, speaking at this month’s — such as those at the board “The sea breeze we get here in the “So it’s slow going with the fires been completely incinerated, the fires Hauora Tairawhiti board meeting, meeting — did not need to wear a afternoon has sometimes made things at this stage. We will wait for the next had done the job well, he said. said hospital visitors or those with mask. a bit difficult,” said Tolaga Bay fire chief weather window, which will probably be “But there’s still more to burn in the appointments must wear a mask. The mask “settings” would and principal rural fire officer Ray Dever. next week. It’s looking to go offshore heaps we’ve had burning this week and People in “front-line positions” continue next week, said Mr Green. “We had to put some fires out in a most of the week.” that will be our priority next week.” The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 NEWS 5 On the web On LAsT wEEk’s qUEsTION Should the council reconsider its Olympic Pool the design plans, as watersports leaders are calling for it to do? street EMA VINCENT EwAN sINCLAIr: HAMIsH jEssICA BEN rOBErTsON: LOGAN: “No, I don’t think wHYMAN: TOMBLEsON: “Absolutely not. I “No, because I have a they have the level of “Yes. You’re starting “I think many would don’t believe at 16 14-year-old daughter maturity needed. At to become a young vote based on how years old you have and I don’t think 16, they don’t have adult and learning the candidates look, the capacity to make teens are responsible the life experience.” a bit more about or through eeny- decisions that afect enough.” politics. Getting meeny-miney-mo, or the whole country.” another choice, like they’ll vote how their “Do you driving, is a big step parents vote. “ up, and voting is support another step up.” lowering 74% 21% 5% the voting

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VOTE ONLINE: www.gisborneherald.co.nz 74 percent More A&P Show entries, please by Murray Robertson BARK BIGGER want GDC to THAN HIS BITE: KEEP those entries coming is Dog trialling in the the request from organisers of main arena at last listen to water the Poverty Bay A&P Show which year’s Poverty Bay remains “very much on” . A&P Show. Entries Under the Level 2 Covid-19 for competition sport leaders scenario, the staging of the annual classes have been town-and-country get-together mid- slow coming in but there is still time. LISTEN to those closely involved in water sports October would have to be reviewed, The Show, to be to find out what is needed in the Olympic Pool with various options being held mid-October, redesign was the most frequent sentiment among considered. remains “very the 74 percent (269 votes) who said “yes” to this “We are still planning on a Show much on”, says week’s webpoll question: “Should the council at Showgrounds Park on October 16 general manager reconsider its Olympic Pool design plans as water and 17,” said Show general manager Erica McNeil. sports leaders are calling for it to do?” Erica McNeil. “It’s still very much File picture “These water sport leaders would know more on.” about designing a suitable facility for Gisborne’s Entries for the various competition future needs than the majority of councillors,” was classes at the Show have been The demand for trade space, “Hopefully we return to Level “I would like to thank the one such comment. open for some time. however, has been strong. 1 in this region, which would be community for their support. It If the council went ahead with its plan Gisborne “They are slow coming in at this “We have just a few spaces left in great. We will keep the community really is very much appreciated,” would miss out on a huge amount of potential stage and we urge those intending the Event Centre. Everything else is updated.” Mrs McNeil said. revenue, said another in favour. to take part in the various events to taken, which is an awesome result.” Entries in the Home Industries “We could not be pressing ahead “With a 50-metre,10-lane, two-metre deep pool get their entries in. Mrs McNeil said the Show close on September 7, the with the Show preparations without the options are endless when it comes to hosting “The level of entries could be a association executive would national dancing and dog trials on the very strong support we are national and world competitions through swimming, defining factor when it comes to meet again once the Government September 11, the dairy goats on getting from the community. synchronised swimming, surf lifesaving, and water the type of Show we are able to announces in just over a week what September 18, and the shearing and “Everyone wants a Show. Only polo to name a few. If the current plan is put in present,” Mrs McNeil said. the Covid-19 level restriction will be. equestrian on September 25. Covid can stop it happening.” place, they will be regretting the decision in the not-so-distant future.” Fire prompts ‘keep Wellbeing and water skills were also key Treat Dad to a home-delivered Gisborne themes. looking while you “It’s critical to future-proof the facility to provide for increased participation in programmes and are cooking’ warning Herald subscription this Father’s Day to aquatic team sports — delivering wellbeing and health benefits via skills for self preservation FIREFIGHTERS were called to a house keep up with sport, local, national and around water, water confidence and water safety.” in Miro Street, Elgin, yesterday afternoon “The new pool should be one which provides a after food overheated on a gas stove and international news. range of recreational benefits from learn-to-swim started a small fire. to competitive swimming, water polo matches and Fire and Emergency NZ received a 111 aqua fitness classes,” said another. call from the occupants at around 3.45pm Only 21 percent (75 votes) said “no” to a and sent two appliances to the scene. “They had pretty much put the small Ph 869 0620 reconsideration of the Olympic Pool design plans. fire out by the time we arrived,” a senior The cost to ratepayers and suspected vested firefighter said. interests dominated their objections. “There was a small amount of flame “The council should sell the pool to the people damage caused to the wall behind the worrying about changing it to save ongoing costs oven but that was all.” to ratepayers,” said one. Firefighters checked the wall cavity “They’re arrogant thinking they can rescope the behind the stove to ensure the situation project at this point,” said another. was safe, and helped ventilate the Sewage, water, supply should take precedence property to remove the smoke that had said another while one respondent thought the built up. facility would attract tourists and school camps if it “The two people in the home got out OK was a mini Splash Planet. without injury,” said the firefighter. The 18 who answered don’t know made up 5 “It’s another reminder of the need to percent of the 362 total votes. keep looking while you are cooking.” 34392-01 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 ‘Final nail in the coffin’ BRIEFS Horror night on NZ roads KAITAIA — Two people are dead and three Second lockdown could spell the end for Auckland businesses others are in hospitals after a horror night on the country’s roads. by Amy Williams, RNZ A woman died in Kaitaia when her car crashed on Pukepoto Road, and two passengers are in AUCKLAND — Auckland businesses hospital with moderate injuries. that struggled to attract customers In the South Island, a pedestrian was killed after while the City Rail Link was constructed an incident with a vehicle on State Highway 65 at nearby are now hanging their hopes on 1.30am in the Tasman District. customers returning when the city shifts And in South Taranaki a person is in Whanganui to Alert Level 2 on Monday. Hospital after a single-car crash in Okaiawa at They say the city’s second lockdown has around nine last night. — NZ Herald been the “nail in the coffin” for some. Sunny Kaushal manages the century- National makes Tiwai promise old Shakespeare Hotel and Brewery in INVERCARGILL — The National Party has the central city, which he said is losing pledged it will keep the Tiwai Point Aluminium $10,000 a week. Smelter running for at least five more years if He is the spokesperson for a group of elected in October. business owners along Albert Street and The clock is already ticking down to the closure in the food court Elliott Stables. of the smelter near Bluff after owner Rio Tinto “Businesses are hit with a double released plans to shut it next August, ending its whammy now. Initially it has been contract with Meridian Energy. seriously impacted by the CRL (City Rail National Party leader Judith Collins told an Link) works over the last three years and enthusiastic Southland crowd she was confident now the Covid thing happened,” Kaushal a commercial deal could be reached, preventing said. TAKING A TOLL: Above, the more than 2000 job losses across the region. “The lockdown twice has really taken a Shakespeare Hotel has been affected Yunca Engineering has been supplying products huge toll on these businesses.” by the construction of the City Link and services to the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter He said one retailer, who owns a Rail project and now by the Alert Level since 1994. convenience store, has closed due to 3 lockdown. Right, Roger Marbeck of It was there at its Invercargill head office that compounding hardships with Auckland’s Marbecks Records in Queen’s Arcade said National Party leader Judith Collins unveiled her Level 3 restrictions. even online record sales have diminished vision for the smelter. “The extended lockdown has proven a during the second lockdown. RNZ pictures “Our aim is to create a commercially viable final nail in the coffin.” result that will keep the smelter in operation Kaushal feared the city would be like for at least the next five years while preparing a ghost town if people continued to work “The bottom has completely fallen out Southland to lessen the severity of any potential from home. of the market, I don’t know anybody closure,” Collins said. “The challenge for the Mayor of who’s doing well this time,” he said. “It is our understanding that the owners of the Auckland is to get those people back to “Even the onlines have diminished, Manapouri Power Station — Meridian Energy — the CBD so that we can have an economy they have gone down severely. It’s a have offered a positive electricity price to Rio going to normal. If we’re not able to get disturbing trend — we’re hoping that week of this and I don’t think it will be a Tinto, based on Meridian’s potential losses of those people back to work I’m afraid the come Monday people will get some pretty picture for some people.” tens of millions of dollars a year if there is a CBD will look like a ghost town.” confidence back.” He hoped customers would return next drop-dead date for closure of the smelter.” Further downtown, Roger Marbeck, the Marbeck said it was a similar story week. She promised a National Government would owner of record store Marbecks in Queen with other independent retailers outside “It seems to be the uncertainty and a expedite negotiations between Rio Tinto, power Street said online sales have slumped of Auckland. lack of confidence as to where we’re going companies and Transpower to ensure better over the last two weeks after holding “I’m in touch with the other music because nobody really knows the answer transmission prices so the smelter could up well during the nationwide lockdown retailers as well and everybody’s right now. By mid next week it might be commit beyond its hard close date next August. earlier this year. experiencing the same thing. Another a better picture, let’s hope for that.” — RNZ We’ve got Rare jolt wakes Aucklanders you covered by Luke Kirkness, NZ Herald “It wouldn’t be outside the realm of possibility that there would be an aftershock of about AUCKLAND — There is a chance Auckland magnitude four or maybe a bit bigger than four.” and surrounding areas could be hit with a larger However, Ristau said it was also possible any aftershock after this morning’s 5.2 magnitude aftershocks would be small and no one would earthquake. even feel them. Many people throughout the Auckland, Social media is awash with people who Coromandel, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty areas claimed to have been woken up by the shaking. were woken by a rare — but weak — jolt early Anthony Peters was woken in Clevedon and this morning. said “felt like the washing machine was on • Farm Business, Contact us at GFS on 868 8313 The quake struck at 3.47am, 120km northeast spin and the house was shaking for about five Plant & Machinery 333 Childers Road, Gisborne of Whangamata at a depth of 5km. seconds”. • Home & Contents On GeoNet, more than 2500 people reported Carla, from Whangamata, said she and her • Motor Vehicle [email protected] www.gisin.co.nz feeling it. husband were both woken to a loud noise, and • Life Insurance and 33863-01 GNS Science seismologist John Ristau told jumped out of bed to investigate. Mortgages Nicole Breingan The New Zealand Herald shallow earthquakes, “I went into my husband’s office, some things • Health • KiwiSaver and 021 071 5425 like the one from this morning, often triggered were off his shelves and on the floor,” Carla said. Retirement aftershocks. “We couldn’t work it out, I did say . . . must of planning LICENSEE SALESPERSON “There is a chance of a larger aftershock some been an earthquake, not really believing it until 30326-02 Gisborne Property Shop Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) – 468 Gladstone Road, Gisborne people might feel,” he said. this morning’s news.”

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Find out more at nzta.govt.nz/SH35-gisborne-speed-review facebook.com/WakaKotahiHBG The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 7 COVID-19 ALERT At 11:59pm on Sunday 30 August, Auckland will join the rest of the country at Alert Level 2

We all still need to play it safe.

For those inside Auckland: • It is important to remember that some people will Travel will no longer be restricted, and everyone can have legitimate reasons for not wearing a face covering, return to schools and workplaces – but alternative ways such as health issues. of working are encouraged where possible. Gatherings will • Please follow the rules, but don’t enforce them on others. be limited to 10 people, or up to 50 people for authorised tangihanga and funerals. Gatherings for the rest of Aotearoa Also remember: will remain limited to 100 people. • If you have cold or lu symptoms, stay home and call your GP or Healthline on 0800 358 3543 to get tested. Face coverings will also be required on • Keep a 2-metre distance from others outside the home, public transport across New Zealand: and 1-metre in workplaces. • Everyone in New Zealand over the age of 12 must wear • Wear a face covering when physical distancing is diicult. a face covering when physical distancing is not possible, • Wash and dry your hands regularly. and on public transport. This includes buses, trains, ferries and planes. • Stay home if you’re sick or vulnerable. • Drivers of taxis and ride-sharing services are also • Use the NZ COVID Tracer app to keep track of your required to wear a face covering. While not mandatory movements. Get it now at the App Store and Google Play. for passengers, face coverings are recommended. • People with a disability or other health conditions that makes face covering unsuitable do not have to wear one.

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Find the answers faster at Covid19.govt.nz 8 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 Experts divided over compulsory mask use by Simon Collins, NZ Herald 67-year-old Mt Albert Grammar School In all, 12 cases are linked to the (MAGS) parent, Mike Leonard, says he church. AUCKLAND — Epidemiologist Dr may have to move out of his house Since Auckland went into Level Michael Baker wants high school when his daughter returns to the DIFFERING 3 lockdown on August 12, the new students to wear masks to school school on Monday, four days after a VIEWS: outbreak has so far infected 118 when Auckland goes down to Covid-19 second student at the school tested Epidemiologists people. Alert Level 2 on Monday. positive for the virus on Thursday. are at odds over More than a quarter of those who He says workers should also wear Auckland Regional Public Health the mandatory have fallen ill are aged 19 and under. masks in meetings and in any other Service has asked the school’s 3000 mask rules, Baker, a public health professor situations where people are less than students plus staff to get tested if they which come at Otago University, supported the one metre apart indoors — creating a have not been tested since August 17. into force on Auckland health service’s position kind of “Alert Level 2.5” particularly in At the same time, the service has Monday. on Mt Albert and said it was “not Auckland where the virus is still in the told parents that “MAGS remains safe NZ Herald picture incompatible” to say the school should community. for all staff and students to return reopen but all staff and students However, at least one expert on Monday” because the student should be tested. disagrees. who tested positive on Thursday was “The risk is negligible, but we still Auckland University epidemiologist actually infectious “more than two “But I’m 67 and I’ve got a problem. I in the first lockdown but no longer. want to do a lot of testing just as a Dr Simon Thornley believes masks weeks ago”. don’t want her staying with me if she’s “I’m losing my trust in them — and I backup measure,” he said. should not even be compulsory on “The two things are contradictory. going to school. had great trust in them,” he said. He said the risk could be reduced buses and trains, and says the only There must be a reason for why they “So I have got to find somewhere There were 12 new Covid cases even further if everyone wore masks. place where there is strong evidence want to test everyone,” Leonard said. else she can stay, or maybe I leave the reported yesterday, five of them linked The current Alert Level 2 guidance is that they work is on planes. “My daughter just turned 18 — she’s house.” to the Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship that people should stay a metre apart The differing views come as a going to decide. He said he trusted the Government “mini cluster”. indoors and two metres apart outdoors. Sentencing ‘may raise questions’ Robertson quizzed on discrepancy of treatment for isolation escapees by Tom Dillane, NZ Herald the fact they do need to stay in their managed-isolation facilities. WELLINGTON — The Finance “But I’m simply not in a position to Minister has been asked if systemic comment on the different circumstances racism was at play in a jail sentence of those cases.” handed down to a mother who escaped However, Robertson did add that the from a Hamilton isolation facility with Government had made a concerted effort her children to attend their father’s to improve the justice system’s awareness tangi. of cultural factors in rehabilitation. Grant Robertson was questioned “More broadly speaking about the yesterday on the fairness of the 14-day justice system as a whole, we’ve been sentence handed down to the 37-year-old working very hard while we’ve been in mother compared to no jail time for a office, particularly through the works of Queenstown man’s isolation-breach booze the likes of Kelvin Davis to make sure run. we’re providing a system that provides Martin James McVicar, 52, was support rehabilitation, integration, etc sentenced to 40 hours community that is culturally appropriate. service after he escaped from a Hamilton In sentencing the 37-year-old mother, isolation hotel on July 9, to buy alcohol Judge Sainsbury said there was an from a nearby liquor shop. element of selfishness in the woman’s McVicar also spent six days on remand offending; saying putting herself before in Spring Hill Corrections Facility. the protection of the community “did not In contrast, on Thursday, the 37-year- accord with tikanga”, RNZ reported. old mother was sentenced to 14 days’ CONTRASTING SENTENCES: Finance Minister Grant Robertson has said he cannot He accepted grief had likely clouded jail time by Judge Noel Sainsbury for comment on recent sentences given to quarantine escapees, as questions were the woman’s judgement and her negative escaping the Distinction Hotel in Te Rapa raised over discrepancies in sentencing. NZ Herald picture tests given her a false sense of safety at on July 24 with her four children aged the time. 18, 17, 16 and 12. After arriving in New Zealand on July that are being raised by voters, people in However, he handed a sentence of Robertson would not comment 20 from Brisbane, the mother and her the community who are saying those two 14 days’ imprisonment for the charge; directly on the two sentences’ seeming children escaped isolation in an attempt sentences are very different for crimes an outcome that provoked shock and discrepancy, saying the separation of to attend the father’s tangi after he that look very similar?” emotion from her daughter and other the judicial and executive levels of unexpectedly died. Robertson repeated he had to be supporters in the public gallery. government made it inappropriate. They were located shortly afterwards very careful on any comment with the One man sitting in the back of the “The judiciary operates independently and the mother and 18-year-old daughter possibility of appeals to the sentence. court insisted he could pay a fine, and they make their decisions,” were both charged with intentionally “The judges in these cases make their pleading “she’s got five kids”, before Robertson said at yesterday’s 1pm failing to comply with orders under the judgements based on the facts that are in saying “that’s shameful” when he left the Covid-19 press conference. Covid-19 Public Health Response Act front of them. It is unwise for politicians court. “Those decisions are there for the 2020. to intervene in that — with perhaps one The woman cried and hugged her public to look at and, no doubt, some Robertson was questioned several very obvious recent exemption — or to daughter and other supporters before people will look at these decisions and it times about the 14-day sentence, with comment on those decisions,” Robertson being led to the cells from where she may raise questions in their mind. one reporter noting: “We’re in a moment said. would be transported to prison. “As a politician in the middle of when people are critically questioning “There’s always rights of appeal and The maximum penalty for failing to a situation where there is still the institutional racism in the justice system. situations that we don’t want to involve comply with orders under the Covid-19 potential right of appeal for people, I “As a politician what is your response, ourselves in. Obviously, the rules are Public Health Response Act 2020 is six have to be very careful about what I say.” not to the sentences, but to the questions outlined very clearly to people about months’ imprisonment or a $4000 fine.

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by Shannon Johnstone, suppliers, home furnishing Hawke’s Bay Today stores, a fishing and hunting store, swimming and spa pools NAPIER — A new shopping and outdoor equipment. centre with up to 16 outlets, “Once completed, The including a gym and café, is set Crossing will be the core hub for to be built in Napier. Hawke’s Bay trade retailers and The shopping centre on the old wholesalers. Placemakers site near the corner “It’s for people who may be of State Highway 2 and Taradale doing their house for example, Road will be called The Crossing. who need to get carpet, their The 1.9-hectare site will be kitchen, their bathroom — they comprised of three buildings and can go here and all the have a total of up to 16 units, speciality shops will be there,” with the possibility for one café/ he said. bistro and a gym. Colliers Hawke’s Bay The land was bought in 2015 commercial broker Rob THE CROSSING: An artist’s depiction of the new shopping centre which will have up to 16 units by a local developer. The site is Nankervis said the location, four including one hospitality venue. Picture supplied currently vacant and earthworks kilometres from the Napier CBD are being undertaken. and on the edge of the Onekawa and retail users, in addition to on Taradale Road to cater for expressions of interest from Construction is set to begin industrial area, is an advantage. an established mix of small to shopping demand. businesses for lease off the later this year and be completed “As Napier’s main industrial large industrial occupiers.” The shops themselves vary plans. at the end of 2021. estate, the suburb is highly Its proximity to the in size from 271sqm to 883sqm, Businesses which are not Collier’s Hawke’s Bay sought by tenants due to its Expressway also means it will will have both storage space and currently in Hawke’s Bay or commercial broker Ash Hames excellent access and proximity to be exposed to 18,000 passing front-of-house retail spaces and non-CBD businesses looking for said the shopping centre will be major residential areas. vehicles daily, he said. automatic entry doors. a better location are suitable. home to a wide number of trade “Onekawa has developed The complex will have close to Resource consent has been Hames said they have had businesses such as kitchen and steadily over the years and is 200 car parks and a new traffic granted and the commercial several discussions with local bathroom suppliers, automotive now home to a number of office light system will be installed brokers are currently seeking and national business chains. Mosque gunman ‘My soul mate and my rock’ reluctant to appear in court CHRISTCHURCH — The man Man fears two-year wait to reunite with wife convicted of the March 15 mosque attacks wanted to avoid appearing in by Christian Fuller, Hawke’s Bay Today person at his sentencing. Terrorist and mass murderer NAPIER — A Napier man fears it could be SEPARATED: Brenton Tarrant will spend the rest up to two years before he will get to see his Michael and of his life behind bars, after he was wife again. Rachel, who met sentenced on Thursday for killing 51 Michael Nelson, who arrived in Hawke’s while working people and injuring 40 at the Al Noor Bay in August last year, was due to reunite for P&O Cruises, and Linwood mosques last year. with wife Rachel Manalo after she finished were separated Court documents which were work in April. after Rachel was suppressed until the end of the Then Covid-19 hit and Manalo, a resident stuck aboard a sentencing show Tarrant applied to of the Philippines, was denied entry to the ship before finally appear at his sentencing by way of country by Immigration New Zealand due to disembarking audio-visual link. restrictions on non-residents entering. in Manila, His counsel said it would provide Nelson said while he’s one of hundreds, Philippines, in cost-saving and avoid the need for even thousands, affected by the same policy, May. secure transfer from Auckland to the inability to see the one he loves was NZ Herald picture Christchurch. taking its toll on him. The Crown opposed the request, The couple, who tied the knot in the highlighting the nature and Philippines in 2015, met on board a P&O “We’re hearing our borders might not be approached MP Stuart Nash for an seriousness of the charges, the Cruises ship in 2011. opening fully until 2022 — that’s two years appointment to discuss the issue but was numbers of victims, and the impact Nelson worked in the security department away. I can’t wait that long.” told he was “heavily booked out” due to the of the offending. and Manalo worked in the youth staff Michael says Immigration New Zealand election campaign. They said the sentencing was of department. told him nobody could enter the country, Nash told Hawke’s Bay Today the current greater importance to the victims The plan was for Nelson to set up a home even if it was on compassionate grounds, immigration restrictions are well known and as it was now the focal point of the and get a job in Hawke’s Bay before his wife and there was no ability to appeal. in place to keep communities safe. criminal proceedings. emigrated after her contract ended. An Immigration New Zealand “I understand that some people are In his minute on the decision, But despite realising an impending crisis spokeswoman said the bar for being granted unhappy about the new restrictions, but Justice Cameron Mander said the was coming, Rachel was left stranded is set high to help stop the spread of everyone has to work within the rules,” he defendant may well be trying to aboard a cruise ship for a month, finally Covid-19 in New Zealand. said. distance himself from engaging in disembarking in Manila, Philippines, in May. “As Manalo was not travelling with her Nelson said a last-ditch bid to find a the criminal process, and that his Nelson, who lives in Tamatea, fears travel New Zealand citizen partner, does not have loophole with the Citizens Advice Bureau trepidation may be understandable. restrictions in place in New Zealand could a relationship visa and is not ordinarily a was also unsuccessful. He said he was concerned that now stop him seeing his partner for years to resident in New Zealand, she did not meet An Immigration New Zealand the defendant’s request could come. the criteria to be granted an exception and spokeswoman said exceptions may be be interpreted as an attempt to “When Covid hit the world, my wife was therefore her request was not successful,” granted where people have a critical purpose withdraw from the sentencing stuck at sea for a month,” he said. she said. for travel to New Zealand, including critical process in order to avoid having “She applied for an exemption at the end “All individual requests for an exception health workers, Samoan and Tongan to face the consequences of being of July to get into New Zealand which was to the border restrictions are considered citizens making essential travel and critical publicly held accountable for his straight away denied. against the strict criteria as set out in humanitarian reasons. offences. “Rachel is my soul mate and my rock,” immigration instructions.” Nelson said he would help Mandalo apply Justice Mander declined the use Michael added. Not satisfied with the outcome, Michael again for an exemption in September. of the audio-visual link. — RNZ Michael Cullen urges Kiwis to vote yes on End of Life bill WELLINGTON — Sir Michael Cullen is referendum, to be held at the general election on He said it respected the rights of those ways that could be painful or unpleasant. throwing his support behind the proposed October 17. who find assisted euthanasia morally He said people who had a moral issue with Euthanasia law, following his terminal cancer “You think about what’s going to happen to abhorrent, “but it offers, to people like me, the law could choose not to use it, should it diagnosis. you, you know there is going to be deterioration, the chance of finishing the life I have enjoyed become an available option. The former Labour deputy prime minister and the last stages aren’t necessarily going to so much in a way consistent with my moral “All I say to those people is that, I understand was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and be that pleasant,” Sir Michael said. beliefs and my sense of the dignity of human that, I respect your views, and all I’m asking is secondary cancer in the liver in February. He believes the law’s scope is very limited life”. please respect ours.” Sir Michael, who is 75 years old, said his and there are safeguards in place. Sir Michael said the argument was a little like It would give people, including himself, some cancer could not be cured. “If the doctor involved has any suspicion that the abortion argument in that it can be banned, control over the way they die, he said. The End of Life Choice Act will become law any pressure has come on, then the doctor must but people would still do it in unsafe ways. “Having the choice is part of having the if more than half of voters tick “yes” in the cease the process of prescribing.” In this case, people could commit suicide in capacity for a more dignified death.” — RNZ 10 OPINION The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 EDITORIAL Let’s challenge the way we vote Still $45m to be by Meredith Akuhata- a local politician anyway. in leadership roles are in fact trustworthy. I think Brown, Green Party So, what should we be doing as citizens in a it is time for some new faces at this table of announced . . . candidate for East Coast general election? governance. In my view we need to be talking more politics I asked someone the other day who in politics Major funding announcements INITIALLY I was not sure and debating party’s policies, and of course did they admire or see as a role model within have continued since an editorial about the changing of the date getting schooled up on the two referendums leadership? Of course I was heartened when three weeks ago identified that this for the general election as there we have before us. I have received numerous they said Green MP Chloe Swarbrick, one of the region still had up to $45 million was so much going on within questions about the referendums and changes youngest members of Parliament and infamous for infrastructure projects yet to be the political arena. It seemed it in the abortion legislation that some feel should for her “OK boomer” quote. Recently Chloe announced . . . but none have come could cause unnecessary stress. have been put to a referendum. shared some insights into our “toxic” Parliament from the $3 billion “shovel-ready” However, upon reflection and with loads of It’s obvious that while we live in a and the impacts on her personally. Covid Recovery fund, so that amount questions regarding the impacts of Covid and technologically-advanced world where more “You cannot grow so thick a skin you cannot recovery, I believe that this decision is based information is available than ever before, people hear any more. It is exhausting teetering around is still outstanding for infrastructure on concern for the nation’s health and a strong still don’t discuss, debate and dialogue enough that edge,” she said. needs in the Tairawhiti. democratic stand. to get a more critical view on issues. New Decision-making is not easy and within The next week, on August The Green Party has always held the view that Zealanders need to get better at debating the a coalition government there are unique 11, $34m was announced for a any change in election day should ensure that issue, not the person. challenges. But for MMP to work, we need to combined iwi and Crown programme our democracy and collective health is strong: Misinformation is rife within our communities challenge the way we vote — especially our to restore the Raukumara forest and “We believe the date change to October and right now, we have political views straight loyalty to parties that promise to deliver but boost employment opportunities on 17 achieves that fine balance during a very out of the twilight zone. Of course, it is great never do. the East Coast. That funding comes challenging time.” to see democracy in action with new political I believe we need to look at how we hold from the Government’s $1.3 billion Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson said: parties forming. our politicians accountable, and challenge the Jobs for Nature programme to assist “We support the Prime Minister’s decision to Being a candidate for a political party is a decision-making table more often. with economic recovery in the wake move the date to October 17. Those additional privilege; I am enjoying the debates and planned Obviously, I am hopeful that we will get more four weeks should provide time for the public meetings within my electorate. I am so grateful people motivated to vote and get involved in of Covid-19 impacts; it is for four health response to get on top of the current for all the support and helpful comments people this general election. Maybe we will see more years and involves pest control over outbreak.” make when I am out and about. interest, as we also have a local by-election to 150,000 hectares, and at least 23 Of course, I have had to reschedule a number I believe people want a change in the nature consider. Perhaps this could be the catalyst for jobs initially as well as 18 seasonal of meetings and cope with cancellations due to of politics and those who choose this career more discussions about politics, both local and roles for deer and goat culling. the change; however, that is always part of life as path. People want to be able to trust that those national. The next stage in the $137m “Transformation for Tairawhiti LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS Roads” Provincial Growth Fund package announced in September New direction needed 2018 was reported last Saturday, Urge to protect vulnerable Re: Homelessness is racism society’s essential needs. Their after a blessing to start $49m of masked, August 28 letter. positions encompass not only SH2 and SH35 projects — passing Re: Intelligent and caring, motivations came from the Rather than the use of an race but also mental health, August 28 letter. urge to protect and advocate overly emotive argument, I’m substance abuse, and domestic opportunities and resilience S. Williams, I wasn’t going for vulnerable people. As Jen in favour of a direct policy to issues. improvements — funded from the to respond because none of is a candidate for a political target homelessness. I agree with Harawira that PGF and National Land Transport. the evidence provided by party, I was well within my I concede that race appears the council needs to update The same day we reported intelligent people makes any rights to protest against her to be unevenly distributed its policy and move in a $450,000 of PGF funding for a new difference to your extreme and her party. You advocate in what is an essentially better direction urgently, to 24km walk and cycleway at Mahia views. However, in answer for freedom of speech and socio-economic barrier. I have acknowledge this problem in Peninsula; a loop track that will start to your insinuations about accountability. So how about friends who live in disparaging our city. and finish at Mahia Beach. my character, I would like you take some accountability? positions at the bottom of our PJ REED On Tuesday this week a $5.3m to let you know that I’m not PGF loan was announced for ashamed in the slightest. My AIMEE MILNE Gisborne-based industrial technology company Pultron Composites, to The basics Well done co-fund a state-of-the-art research Let’s reclaim independence Re: St John cadet to her and engineering facility. Alongside Re: Responding to some Covid they would do us all a favour and nan’s aid, August 26 story. that was a $613,000 PGF grant claims, August 19 editorial and move to North Korea, China and go — please Well done Dehstinee . . . you to help upskill its workforce and comment trail. live in the workers’ paradise that is So, yesterday I asked have skills for life and it’s very rewarding too. hire more local people, as Pultron The problem really is this world state control! In the end all I need the question, how much to creates around 60 additional jobs in in which we are in now, with the is someone who will stand up for rebuild the Olympic pool: I revelations given to us by Snowden, common sense and give us back our was told $46 million and the MERE BENNISON, Wairoa the new facility. Manning etc never mind agenda freedoms! Government has allocated Then on Wednesday it was the 21, 30 plus political correctness — See Jeremy/editor, there is a $40m. I was told by a GDC turn of Jobs for Nature again, how many rights as citizens have growing resentment to the global engineer that it would cost with $1.3m of funding over three we lost since 2001? Just a total tyranny being established right in $40 million to fix Gisborne Playing the years announced for the Uawanui lack of transparency and why we front of our eyes. A growing number city’s sewerage network. Restoration Project — creating 12 need to vote people, especially of people have had a gutsful of it and I know where I want local jobs and planting 504,000 seedlings Jen Brown, into the Beehive to will now vote for any who will bring investment going and it’s not part well on 500ha of riparian area (alongside destroy this globalist takeover of true change. to a swimming pool that will rivers, streams and wetlands), with our beloved country and reclaim Thank you Jeremy for putting be defunct in the medium- Re: Wairoa actor takes 30km of fencing. our independence from the UN! Just up with us tin-hatters, flat-earthers, term due to global warming, Maori culture to Home and leave it as it is, made up of unelected anti-vaxx, conspiracy theorists — in as it’s sited 50 metres from Away, February 7 article. Projects already given the green nobodies, ruled by just five anyway. reality I’m just sick of the system the beach . . . I would be Go hard Ethan Browne, you light with funding from the “shovel- It would appear now with so many as it stands and want it changed. happy with decent roads and play the part well and it’s good ready” fund are the Rugby Park doctors and professors coming out So we can live as free, independent, footpaths — that people won’t to see Maori actors on Home grandstand rebuild ($8m), Olympic in opposition to the way Covid-19 is responsible, individuals and with break an arm or leg on from and Away. I love watching Pool Complex redevelopment being handled that the official line a fair go for one and all. As Albert tripping — clean water and an Home and Away. ($40.4m), Midway Surf Lifesaving should be questioned and challenged Einstein wrote, “Unthinking respect updated sewerage system . . . Good on yah for getting this Club redevelopment ($5m) and a at the least. Never mind the fake for authority is the greatest enemy please just give the ratepayers acting role as Tane. Ka pai. $7.5m boost for the Waipaoa Flood news media who are willing to accept of truth.” the basics. Control Scheme upgrade. and proclaim to be left-wing — I wish JUSTIN ROSEWARNE H. HANNAM MARINA STEVENS This totals $60.9m of a signalled [email protected] $106m allocation for this region. With community facilities getting the ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. lion’s share so far, the $45m still on ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. ■ Always include full name and contact details. the way needs to address deficits in ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. our core regional infrastructure. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 WORLD 11 Trump defies pandemic at White House WASHINGTON — President normality by throwing caution Donald Trump blasted about the coronavirus aside. Joe Biden as a hapless All week long, Republicans career politician who will at the nonconvention endanger Americans’ safety convention tried to create the as he accepted his party’s illusion that the pandemic is renomination on the South largely a thing of the past. Lawn of the White House. The rows of chairs on the While the coronavirus South Lawn were centimetres kills 1000 Americans each apart. Protective masks were UNDER WATER: Flooding surrounds a damaged building in Cameron, Louisiana, after Hurricane Laura day, Trump defied his own not required, and Covid-19 struck. AP picture administration’s pandemic tests were not administered to guidelines to speak for more everyone. than an hour to a tightly As his speech brought packed, largely maskless the scaled-back Republican crowd. National Convention to a close, Facing a moment fraught Trump’s incendiary rhetoric with racial turmoil, economic risked inflaming a divided Laura toll climbs collapse and a national health nation reeling from a series emergency, Trump delivered a of calamities, including the triumphant, optimistic vision pandemic, a major hurricane Hundreds of thousands face weeks without power of America’s future, late on that slammed into the Gulf Thursday. But he said that Coast and nights of protest LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana lines. His 7sqm metal storage problem in evacuated facilities, brighter horizon could only after Jacob Blake, a black man, — The Louisiana coastline building was thrown into a the Louisiana Department of be secured if he defeated his was shot by a white Wisconsin devastated by Hurricane Laura neighbour’s oak trees. Health said. Democratic foe, who currently police officer. Prosecutors began a long and gloomy recovery “We need help,” Faulk said. Meanwhile, the hurricane’s has an advantage in most charged a white, 17-year-old Friday as hundreds of thousands “We need ice, water, blue tarps remnants threatened to bring national and battleground police admirer with the fatal of people still without water and — everything that you would flooding and tornadoes to state polls. shooting of two protesters and power confronted the possibility associate with the storm, we need Tennessee as the storm, now a “We have spent the last four wounding of a third. that basic services may not return it. Like two hours ago.” tropical depression, drifted north. years reversing the damage The president spoke from a for weeks or even longer. The Simply driving in Lake Charles, Forecasters warned that the Joe Biden inflicted over the setting that was both familiar number of dead climbed to least a city of 80,000 residents that system could strengthen into a last 47 years,” Trump said, and controversial. Despite 14. sustained some of the worst tropical storm again on returning referring to the former senator tradition and regulation to A day after the Category 4 damage, was a feat. to the Atlantic Ocean this and vice president’s career in not use the White House for storm hit, more bodies emerged Power lines and trees blocked weekend. Washington. purely political events, a huge in the aftermath in Louisiana paths or created one-lane roads In the storm’s wake, more than When Trump finished, a stage was set up outside the and neighbouring Texas. The that drivers had to navigate with 600,000 homes and businesses massive fireworks display executive mansion, dwarfing deaths included five people killed oncoming traffic. were without power in Louisiana, went off by the Washington the trappings for some of the by fallen trees and one person Street signs were snapped off Texas and Arkansas. Monument, complete with most important moments who drowned in a boat. Eight their perches or dangled, and no The Louisiana Department of explosions that spelled out of past presidencies. The people died from carbon monoxide stoplights worked, making it a Health estimated that more than “Trump 2020”. speaker’s stand was flanked by poisoning due to unsafe operation trust exercise with those sharing 220,000 people were without His acceptance speech dozens of American flags and of generators, including three the roads. water. Restoration of those kicked off the final stretch two large video screens. inside a Texas pool hall, where Mayor Nic Hunter cautioned services could take weeks or of the campaign, a race now Trying to run as an authorities say the owner had let that there was no timetable for months, and full rebuilding could fully joined and, despite insurgent as well as seven Vietnamese shrimp boat restoring electricity and that take years. the pandemic, soon to begin incumbent, Trump rarely labourers and homeless men take water-treatment plants “took a Ira Lyles returned to find that crisscrossing the country. includes calls for unity, even in shelter. The other four were in beating,” resulting in barely a his downtown Lake Charles salon Trump’s pace of travel will a time of national uncertainty. critical condition. trickle of water coming out of most called The Parlor House survived pick up to a near daily pace Presenting himself as the last The lack of essential resources faucets. “If you come back to Lake with little damage, but his home while Biden, who has largely barrier protecting an American was grim for the many evacuated Charles to stay, make sure you was destroyed. weathered the pandemic from way of life under siege from residents eager to return. understand the above reality and In Lake Charles, chainsaws his Delaware home, announced radical forces, Trump has Chad Peterson planned to board are prepared to live in it for many buzzed and heavy machinery on Thursday that he will soon repeatedly, if not always up a window and head to Florida. days, probably weeks,” Hunter hauled tree limbs in the front resume campaign travel. effectively, tried to portray “There’s no power. There’s no wrote on Facebook. lawn of Stanley and Dominique Teasing once more that a Biden — who is considered a water. There’s no utilities,” he said. Caravans of utility trucks were Hazelton, who rode out the vaccine could arrive soon, moderate Democrat — as a tool Thousands of people who heeded met on Friday by thunderstorms storm on a bathroom floor. A tree the president promised of extreme leftists. dire warnings and fled the Gulf in the sizzling heat, complicating punctured the roof just a few feet victory over the coronavirus He mocked his opponent’s Coast returned to homes without recovery efforts. from where the couple was taking pandemic, which has killed record and famous empathy, roofs, roads littered with debris Forty nursing homes were cover. more than 180,000 people in suggesting that “laid-off and the likelihood of a harsh also relying on generators, and They regretted staying. the United States, left millions workers in Michigan, Ohio, recovery that could take months. assessments were underway “There’s people without homes,” unemployed and rewritten the New Hampshire, Pennsylvania” Lawrence “Lee” Faulk came to determine if more than 860 Stanley Hazelton said. rules of society. And, in the don’t “want Joe Biden’s hollow back to a home with no roof in residents in 11 facilities that had “So it was dumb. We’ll never do setting for his speech, Trump words of empathy, they want hard-hit Cameron Parish, which been evacuated could return. it again. We’ll never stay through sought to project a sense of their jobs back.” — AP was littered with downed power Water outages remained a major another hurricane again.” Author returns award from group linked to Kennedy family

LONDON — Harry Potter author J K In a series of tweets in June, Rowling said the website of RFK Human Rights. The group Rowling says she is returning an award from a she supported trans rights but did not believe in in December named Rowling one of its Ripple human rights group linked to the Kennedy family “erasing” the concept of biological sex. Rowling of Hope laureates for her founding of Lumos, after the president of the organisation criticised said she refused to “bow down” to a movement which works to get children worldwide out of her comments about transgender issues. seeking “to erode ‘woman’ as a political and orphanages and into families. Rowling’s decision comes after Kerry biological class and offering cover to predators Kennedy claimed Rowling’s “attacks upon the Kennedy, the president of Robert F Kennedy like few before it.” transgender community” were a repudiation of Human Rights and the late senator’s daughter, In a post on her website on Friday, she her father’s vision. published a statement expressing her “profound expressed “solidarity with those who have “I have spoken with J K Rowling to express disappointment” with the author’s comments. contacted me but who are struggling to make my profound disappointment that she has “The statement incorrectly implied that I was their voices heard”. chosen to use her remarkable gifts to create transphobic, and that I am responsible for harm Rowling has previously said she was partly a narrative that diminishes the identity of to trans people,” Rowling said on her website. motivated to speak out about the issue because trans and nonbinary people, undermining the “As a longstanding donor to LGBT charities of her personal experience of abuse and sexual validity and integrity of the entire transgender and a supporter of trans people’s right to live assault. community — one that disproportionately free of persecution, I absolutely refute the Actors from the Harry Potter franchise, suffers from violence, discrimination, accusation that I hate trans people or wish them including Daniel Radcliffe, have previously harassment, and exclusion and, as a result, DISAGREEMENT: Harry Potter author J ill, or that standing up for the rights of women criticised the author. experiences high rates of suicide, suicide K Rowling is returning an award from a is wrong, discriminatory, or incites harm or Kerry Kennedy joined the criticism this attempts, homelessness, and mental and bodily human rights group linked to the Kennedy violence to the trans community.” month when she published her statement on harm,” Kennedy said. — AP family. AP picture 12 WORLD The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 Ill health forces Abe’s hand ‘Gut-wrenching’ decision for Japan’s longest serving PM

TOKYO — Japan’s longest-serving process which is expected to take several prime minister, Shinzo Abe, is stepping weeks. down because a chronic health problem Abe became Japan’s youngest prime has resurfaced. minister in 2006, at age 52, but his overly He told reporters that it was “gut nationalistic first stint abruptly ended a wrenching” to leave many of his goals year later because of his health. unfinished. In December 2012, Abe returned to Abe has had ulcerative colitis since power, prioritising economic measures he was a teenager and has said the over his nationalist agenda. He won six condition was controlled with treatment. national elections and built a rock-solid Concerns about his health began this grip on power, bolstering Japan’s defence summer and grew this month when he role and capability and its security visited a Tokyo hospital two weeks in a alliance with the US. He also stepped up row for unspecified health checkups. He patriotic education at schools and raised is now on a new treatment that requires Japan’s international profile. IV injections, he said. While there is On Monday Abe became Japan’s some improvement, there is no guarantee longest-serving prime minister by that it will cure his condition and so he consecutive days in office, eclipsing the decided to step down after treatment on record of Eisaku Sato, his great-uncle, Monday, he said. who served 2798 days from 1964 to 1972. “It is gut wrenching to have to leave But his second hospital visit on my job before accomplishing my goals,” Monday accelerated speculation and Abe said, mentioning his failure to political manoeuvring toward a post-Abe resolve the issue of Japanese abducted regime. years ago by North Korea, a territorial Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation dispute with Russia and a revision of and sometimes polyps in the bowels. Japan’s war-renouncing constitution. STEPPING DOWN: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after a press conference People with the condition can have He said his health problem was under in Tokyo where he told reporters he intends to step down because a chronic health a normal life expectancy but serious control until earlier this year but was problem has resurfaced. He said it was “gut wrenching” to leave so many of his goals cases can involve life-threatening found to have worsened in June when he unfinished. AP picture complications. had an annual checkup. After his recent hospital visits were “Faced with the illness and treatment, stability that saw the Japanese leader support. reported, top officials from Abe’s Cabinet as well as the pain of lacking physical strike up strong ties with US President Abe said he achieved a stronger Japan- and the ruling party said he was strength . . . I decided I should not stay Donald Trump even as Abe’s ultra- US security alliance and the first visit overworked and badly needed rest. on as prime minister when I’m no longer nationalism riled the Koreas and China. by a serving US president to the atom- His health concerns came as his capable of living up to the people’s While he pulled Japan out of recession, bombed city of Hiroshima. He also helped support ratings plunged due to his expectations with confidence,” Abe said at the economy has been battered anew by Tokyo gain the right to host the 2020 handling of the coronavirus pandemic a news conference. the coronavirus pandemic, and Abe has Olympics by pledging that a disaster at and its severe impact on the economy, In a country once known for its short- failed to achieve his cherished goal of the Fukushima nuclear plant was “under on top of a stream of political scandals, tenured prime ministers, the departure formally rewriting the US-drafted pacifist control” when it was not. including his own. marks the end of an unusual era of constitution because of poor public The impact of the coronavirus on the The end of Abe’s scandal-laden first economy was a blow to Abe, “who was stint as prime minister was the beginning stuck at home and lacking an opportunity of six years of annual leadership change, to make any achievement or show off his remembered as an era of “revolving door” friendship with Trump, and was pushed politics that lacked stability and long- into a corner”, said Koichi Nakano, an term policies. international politics professor at Sophia When he returned to office in 2012, University in Tokyo. Abe vowed to revitalise the nation and Abe continued to bolster Japan’s get its economy out of its deflationary defence capability to respond to doldrums with his “Abenomics” formula, America’s needs, Nakano said. “For which combines fiscal stimulus, monetary those who believe the Japan-US alliance easing and structural reforms. is paramount, that was his major Perhaps Abe’s biggest regret was his achievement,” he said. But Abe bulldozed inability to fulfill a long-cherished goal of his expanded defence policy and other his grandfather and himself to formally contentious issues through parliament, rewrite the pacifist constitution. Abe and repeatedly neglecting public opinion, his ultra-conservative supporters see the Nakano said. US-drafted constitution as a humiliating Abe is a political blue blood who was legacy of Japan’s World War 2 defeat. groomed to follow in the footsteps of He was also unable to achieve his goal his grandfather, former Prime Minister of settling several unfinished wartime Nobusuke Kishi. His political rhetoric legacies, including normalising ties with often focused on making Japan a North Korea, settling island disputes “normal” and “beautiful” nation with with neighbours and signing a peace a stronger military and bigger role in treaty with Russia formally ending their international affairs. hostilities in World War 2. 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GONE: A statue of a Confederate soldier in front of a courthouse in Lake Charles, Louisiana, lies on the ground after being toppled when Hurricane Laura ripped through the area. AP picture

FIRST DAY BACK: Parents wait with their children for Three die in Melbourne storm the start of the first day of school MELBOURNE, Australia — A wild injuries, officials said. in Gelsenkirchen, storm that hit Australia’s second-largest Around 56,000 homes lost power, Germany. city knocked out power to 56,000 homes, Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews Despite a spike contaminated the water supply and felled said. Power was expected to be restored in coronavirus trees that killed three people, authorities to all by yesterday afternoon. infections, said yesterday. The power failure caused disruptions authorities in A 4-year-old boy was struck by a tree at a water purification plant. Residents Europe are on Thursday evening and died later in in 88 of Melbourne’s 523 suburbs were determined to send hospital, police said, as Melbourne was advised to boil their drinking water until children back to lashed by wind speeds up to 158kmh. further notice. school. At least A 59-year-old man was killed when Melbourne is Australia’s coronavirus 41 of Berlin’s 825 a falling tree crushed the car he was hot spot and is under lockdown for six schools reported driving. And another tree struck a pickup weeks. virus cases as truck on a highway, killing a 36-year-old Andrews said restrictions would be classes resumed woman passenger. The 24-year-old male relaxed so that residents could respond to this month. driver was taken to hospital with minor the storm’s aftermath. — AP AP picture SCHOOL’S BACK Across Europe countries prepare for autumn term SUBSCRIBE

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SENSORY EXHIBITION: The Digital Nights Wellington Van Gogh Alive experience is designed to create the sensation of walking right into the Dutch master’s paintings. NZ Herald pictures

Van Gogh lights up waterfront

WELLINGTON — Thousands of Vincent van Warrick Dent said he expected the display shining images on to 52 containers. apart from when wind speeds reach 100kmh. Gogh’s works are being projected on to shipping would attract tens of thousands of visitors About 70 people have been involved in the The containers have been modified to house containers, stacked three-high on Wellington’s keen to see the works in a completely new production, including front-of-house staff. the projectors. waterfront, using state of the art technology. and modern way. One of them, Elliott Harris, said it has created They have then been sealed and made The Digital Nights Wellington — Van Gogh “It is a truly unique experience which is sure jobs for people in the arts sector who were out of watertight to protect the equipment from the Alive exhibition started yesterday in a temporary to enthral adults and children irrespective of their work due to Covid-19. elements. outdoor gallery in Odlins Plaza. knowledge of Van Gogh’s work,” he said. “We’ve had a range of different people — Wellington mayor Andy Foster said the show From sunset, the 45-minute experience is The exhibition is designed to function in chippies, riggers, lighting people, AV techs, was the perfect way to launch the city’s events designed to create the sensation of walking right Covid-19 Alert Levels 1 and 2. sound techs . . . some of the front-of-house staff calendar after the disruption caused by Covid-19. into the Dutch master’s paintings. When tickets first went on sale, up to 300 are arts actors.” “It will help fill our hotels and boost spending The exhibition is set to an evocative music people were expected to go experience each Harris described the exhibition as grand. in the retail and hospitality sectors. score under the city’s night sky. session, but numbers are now capped at 100. “I haven’t worked on a projection event of this “But it’s not just for out-of-towners. I’m sure WellingtonNZ has secured the New Zealand Dent said they have had to refund some tickets scale and obviously being outdoors adds quite a Wellingtonians will take the opportunity to be rights to the exhibition, which has thrilled but resales have bounced back quickly. lot of additional challenges, but it will add a nice amazed and entertained in a unique way by the audiences at indoor venues across the northern Based on current numbers, about 35 percent framework when it gets dark. On a clear night it’ll giant digital works of one of the world’s most hemisphere. of visitors are expected to be out-of-towners. be a beautiful thing.” famous and influential artists.” Events and Experiences general manager The artwork is created through 21 projectors The show will go on in all weather conditions, The show runs until October 26. — NZ Herald

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e Farmyard o ers a Nature- world through the trees, hills, gardens Outdoor Education teacher alongside was architecturally designed to based Curriculum integrating and streams, all of which can be our Registered Primary and ECE re‡ ect sustainable living throughout a harmonious blend of Steiner found at e Farmyard. Morning specialist teaching team. our environment. Children work Education that supports a walks help to prepare the children Steiner Waldorf Education – alongside adults to care for the Sustainable way of life. Our home for learning and provide many is educational model puts the land and are becoming conscious farmland provides large open spaces, therapeutic bene ts as they discover children’s health, well-being and of this impact on the environment. as this is a peaceful way for young their surroundings. e four elements development at the heart of our rough direct experience, hands-on children to use their senses in every of earth, wind,  re and air provide philosophy. Children’s play is fostered participation and learning through aspect of their development. Children cornerstones for lessons and activities as their main learning opportunity, imitation, children unfold their are welcomed in from babies through as children use critical thinking, sparking imagination and creativity, understandings of sustainability. to six years old, with emphasis given learn to evaluate risks and tackle enabling the development of life- Organic seed-to-plate experiences to the child’s holistic well-being and problem solving. Outdoor handcraft long dispositions. Our contemporary come from our large gardens to development. lessons connect children through approach to Steiner education promote healthy food choices. Farm Nature-based Curriculum – engaging and making. Bush-craft focuses on a peaceful seasonal rhythm animals, who have been hand-raised Introducing Te Whenua Ūkaipō skills, stories, music and movement designed through emerging arts, here, help us to take care organically As we combine Steiner education all provide sensory experiences literacy, mathematics, science, physical of our food waste. is innovative with the Outdoor Classroom, which unfold the daily rhythm and and emotional understandings. is lifestyle, along with using only it o ers the children even more structure. Children have access to the way of learning is the very process of washable cloth nappies results in our possibilities. ere is research written Outdoor Classroom as well as being self-education and is gently unfolded zero land ll initiative each day. ese about the positive impact nature has able to spend time indoors to provide at the child’s own pace, further authentic interactions promote a love on children, allowing them to thrive an optimal balance. is unique supported by te Tiriti o Waitangi. of our land, from which grows the as they connect with the natural curriculum is delivered by a certi ed Sustainability - Our eco-building drive to protect it.

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GLADSTONE ROAD 18 FOCUS ON THE LAND The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 THE SFF’s bold market initiative STOCk 32574-01 REPORT SILVER Fern Farms, in collaboration with their long-time United States distribution partner Marx Foods and Beef and Lamb New Hot prices at Daffodil fair Zealand, have launched a line of Angus beef sampler boxes for online by Trevor Brown 40, $155; W.J and E.M Higgins, 1, $205; Ruby Lee purchase in the US. Walker, 1, $191; Tangihau Station, 12, $169. SFF USA sales manager Matt THERE was a “spring” feeling at yesterday’s Prime ewes: J and S Whitehead, 5, $195, 3, $153; Luxton said the collaboration meets Matawhero sheep sale, held in conjunction with Stuart A Gray, 5, $166; Holmdale Farm McBreen, the growing consumer demand for the annual Daffodil Appeal for the Cancer Society, 10, $162; Matawai Deer Park, 31, $152, 7, $85; online food shopping and high-quality, Fern Farms cuts of New Zealand where more than $40,000 was raised. Cancer Society Gisborne, 32, $152, 2, $150, 3, $143; responsibly raised, safe red meat. Angus beef. The weather was very pleasant but the prices Panikau Station, 13, $150; Waimata Station Ltd, 9, “The pandemic has led US “Sampler box sales have been paid were hot. $143, Bruce and Hills P/S, 4, $128. customers to choose online strong during the pandemic among There was a total of 1135 sheep and 30 feeder Store male lambs: Cancer Society Gisborne, alternatives and contactless delivery customers that are looking to stock up calves sent for sale, with a best price paid for 40, $203; Matawai Deer Park, 30, $160.50, 23, $131; like never before — with e-commerce or discover a range of new ingredients prime lambs of $210 for a pen of two, donated to C.N.A and J.M Marr, 40, $158; Mangaone P/S spending hitting US$82.5 billion in and techniques in their kitchen,” Marx the Cancer Society. (Nuhaka), 44, $133.50; Tangihau Station, 20, $101. May 2020, an increase of 77 percent Companies CEO Justin Marx said. J and S Whitehead received $195 for five heavy Store ewe lambs: C.N.A and J.M Marr, 127, year-over-year. “Silver Fern Farms produces some of prime ewes. $130, 92, $110; Mangaone P/S, 50, $125; Tangihau “This trend is expected to continue the highest quality, purest beef in the A pen of 40 wether lambs from one station Station, 24, $100, 8, $60. as a recent US-based McKinsey study world and our customers know it. topped the store lamb pens, selling for $203 each. Store mixed-sex lambs: Cancer Society predicts a 41 percent increase in “We’re expecting these new sampler C.N.A and J.M Marr at Te Wera received best Gisborne, 67, $100.50, 32, $95, 25, $71; Mangaone customers purchasing groceries online boxes to be very popular among those price for store ewe lambs — $130 was paid for a P/S, 44, $100, 75, $82, 23, $70. following Covid-19,” Luxton said. who want it all — impeccable eating pen of 127. Store ewes sold from $120 down to $60 Feeder calves: Colin Kerr (Ngatapa), Hereford X The three new sampler boxes will quality, purity, sustainability and the and feeder calves from $155 down to $60. Friesian bulls, 6, $155, heifers, 1, $155, 7, $150; Rau feature a selection of premium Silver highest animal welfare standards.” Best prices — Holdings (Matawai), Friesian bulls, 5, $82, 5, $60, 5, Prime lambs: Cancer Society Gisborne, 2, $210, $73, Simmental X Friesian heifer, 1, $84. Bing Lincoln made life member by Murray Robertson Ming 190.25pts; 2nd Merv Utting George Story Kip 4pts. Steel 192.5pts; 1st Leo Edginton (John Alice and Ernie Robinson Tray, maiden/ GISBORNE dog triallist Bing Lincoln Tombleson Cup and Tankard) Larry intermediate competitor most improved in from the Waingake Club has been made a 193pts. hunts: Greg McKinnon Brick 3pts. Life Member of the Poverty Bay dog trial Event three, zig zag hunt, presented by Ross Buscke presented those trophies. centre, in recognition of his many years of Fiona Irwin on behalf of Eastland Vets: Liz Rau presented the BDO Cup, service to the sport. 5th Henry Hindmarsh Prudence 130pts; competitor 25 years and under most The award was announceed at the 4th Leo Edginton Deano 154.2pts; 3rd points: Anthony Hughes 26pts. centre’s annual prizegiving recently. Samantha Shaw Bull 186.25pts; 2nd Lane Brothers awards were also made “We would like to acknowledge the Henry Gaddum Gus 187.1pts; 1st John to the following for the contribution they services of Bing by awarding him Life MacPherson (Kath McLean Rosebowl and make to their club trials — Whatatutu Membership,” Centre president Colin Tankard) Jag 190pts. Kate Russell, Ngatapa Jonathan Harris, Bayliss said. Event four, straight hunt, Helen Cook Matawai Ned Fisher, Opotiki Rex Waimata’s Merv Utting shared some on behalf of PGG Wrightson: 5th Anthony Watson, Ruakituri John MacPherson and highlights of Bing’s involvement with the Hughes Chop 150pts; 4th Leo Edginton Whangara Chris Ovenden. centre for a period of around 50 years. Deano 189.25pts; 3rd John MacPherson Mr Lincoln was unable to attend the Jag 191pts; 2nd Brett Loffler Cruise AWARD WINNERS: Leo Edginton and prizegiving and will be presented with his 191.75pts; 1st Allen Irwin (David Barry Larry (below) won the best two-dog Life Member’s pin and tie at a later date. Shield and Tankard) Dan 194pts. team prize at the Poverty Bay Dog Bing’s cousin Joe Lincoln was presented Champion heading dog (Shakleton Trial Centre’s annual awards function. with the New Zealand Farmer Merit Memorial Cup — First round centre Right, John MacPherson and Jag won Award for the season for services to the champs across two events: Henry Gaddum the award for champion huntaway. sport. Ming 189.25pts. File pictures The centre season was cut short by Champion huntaway (Waerenga-o- the Covid-19 lockdown and the island Kuri Cup — First round centre champs and New Zealand championships were across two events: John MacPherson Jag cancelled. 192.5pts. Centre prizes — Best two-dog team (Walter Hall Trophy Event one, long head, presented by Will and Ice Bucket) — First round centre Faulks on behalf of Ovation: 5th Damien champs either heading or huntaway: Leo Macpherson Pace 181pts; 4th Bob Bryson Edginton Larry and Deano 382.25pts. Bolt 181.5pts; 3rd John Macpherson Face Season trophies — The Buscke-Watson 186pts; 2nd Rob O’Sullivan Ben 186.5pts; Shield for the most consistent heading dog 1st Henry Gaddum (Harold Quilter Tray of the season: Merv Utting Fern 14pts. and Tankard) Ming 187pts. The Buscke-Watson Shield for the most Event two, short head, presented consistent huntaway dog of the season: by Boehringer Ingleheim: 5th Rob John MacPherson Jag 20pts. O’Sullivan Busta 189pts; 4th Noddy Rod Mead Tray, maiden/intermediate Halley Lad 189.75pts; 3rd Henry Gaddum competitor most improved in heads:

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NZ Metropolitan harness at Addington Sunday Jetbet 8 TAB D. 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 T. 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 Q. 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 PL6 6-11 Selections 14 00924 Jaguar Bay (Fr) U2 B Williamson 5 — Kwik Sport SCRATCHED 7 Dakins Group Pace 2.52 7 00s04 Girls Let Loose (15) 4 G O’Reilly Race 1: JAGUAR BAY, TRIXTON TIME, VENUS TYRON 15 44963 Maranatha Atlas (Fr) U3 R May 6 97760 Play By Ear (Fr) 5 8 920s3 Ali Lindenny (15) 5 J Dunn 16 8897 American Viking (Fr) U4 C Butt 7 0699s Nicole (Em1) (Fr) 6 $10,000, non-winners 3yo+ f&m mr49 to 9 498sP Gazza Galleon (15) 6 B Orange Race 2: SHANIKA, DEJA BLUE, OFF N GONE 8 85058 Aveross Spitfire (Fr) 7 J Cox mr50. mobile, 1980m 10 875s4 Rum In The Sun (15) 7 K Butt Race 3: MAJOR MAC, UNICO GEM, JAKE 2 Spectators Bar & Bistro 12.47 9 0000s Pocket Rocknroll (Fr) 8 M Williamson 1 Hattie (Fr) 1 T Williams 11 15074 She’s Allthe Craze (15) 8 Race 4: MIGHTY REACTOR, LE TISSIER, $10,000, non-winners 3yo+ f&m mr40 to 10 s0674 Mrs Washington (Fr) 21 R May 2 35s Vesnina (Fr) 2 D Keast (J) MONGOLIAN CONQUEROR mr48. mobile, 1980m 11 s0052 Greenback Boogie (Fr) 22 S Ottley 3 9 Rosies Terror (Fr) 3 G O’Reilly 10 First Direct Taxis Pace 4.07 Race 5: CALL THIS FUN, AORANGI, SUGARINSPICE 12 0s978 Luminite (Fr) 23 (J) 4 54944 Vindicate (Fr) 4 M Williamson $7500, 4yo+ r40-r50 stand, 2000m 1 0726s Cheapcheap (Fr) 1 J Thomas 13 468s5 Ticking Over (Fr) 24 C Thornley 5 — Reel It In SCRATCHED Race 6: MOSSDALE MAC, ARMINIUS, 1 66249 Sweeney Todd (Fr) 1 B Zampese 2 750 Neyveli Franco (Fr) 2 C Thornley 14 3000s Ringo’s A Star (Fr) 25 T Williams 6 72s44 Hot N Gold (Fr) 5 R Holmes FOREGONE CONCLUSION 2 0s019 Woman In Charge (Fr) 2 G O’Reilly 3 9s856 Ebony Banner (Fr) 3 G O’Reilly 15 52746 Westburn Bliss (Fr) 26 J Morrison (J) 7 74 Keisha (Fr) 6 K Newman (J) Race 7: VESNINA, HATTIE, IKSAKA 3 4800s Auchtercairn (Fr) 3 4 070s0 Pollyantics (Fr) 4 J Cox 16 20s34 Mongolian Conqueror (Fr) 27 B Orange 8 Get Back (Fr) 7 J Curtin Race 8: CARDINAL SIN, AMERICAN SNIPER, CLAUS 4 96870 Loissonya (Em1) (Fr) 4 5 57980 Tara Bromac (Fr) 5 B Orange 9 3 Iksaka (Fr) 8 B Butt 5 0008s Ardent Lustre (Fr) 5 J Morrison (J) Race 9: ALI LINDENNY, PRINCE TEKA, INSIST THE WIN 6 8P02 Owhatanight (Fr) 6 R Holmes 5 Airpark Canterbury Trot 2.02 10 638 With Grace (Fr) 21 J Dunn 6 59562 Hes Fast And Furious (Fr) 6 M Williamson Race 10: HES FAST AND FURIOUS, 7 23323 Deja Blue (Fr) 7 T Chmiel 11 4 Itz To The Macs (Fr) 22 S Ottley $7500, r40-r51 stand, 2600m 7 30458 Galleons Connoisseur (Fr) 7 B Orange GALLEONS CONNOISSEUR, SWEENEY TODD 8 86 Le Pole Dancer (Fr) 8 P Davis 12 0 Lena Rivers (Fr) U1 O Thornley (J) 8 70s50 Pine Cone (Fr) 8 K Cameron Race 11: STAVROS THE TERROR, MORDECAI, 9 32s28 Shanika (Fr) 9 J Dunn 1 01479 Smudgee (Fr) 1 P Borcoskie 2 05002 Jerry Garcia (Fr) 2 L O’Reilly 9 32748 Flamboyant (Fr) 9 B Laughton (J) FUN IN THE DARK 10 7s88 Dolce Vita (Fr) 21 K Newman (J) 8 XCM Sport Junior Drivers 3.17 11 757 Off N Gone (Fr) 22 T Williams 3 22P68 Tehoro Dazzle (Fr) 3 C Thornley 10 997s6 Uno Mia (Fr) 10 S Tomlinson (J) $8000, 4yo+ r50-r59 jun.d stand, 2600m 12 8064s Hello Adele (Fr) 23 R May 4 90s00 Unique Rose (Fr) 4 J Curtin 11 706s2 Virginia Cool (Fr) 11 T Chmiel 5 07303 My Eyre (Fr) 5 P Davis 1 30217 Essence Of Easton (Fr) 1 E Barron (J) 12 50s00 Bobby’s My Girl (Fr) 12 P Davis 3 HRS Construction Pace 1.12 6 449Ds Call This Fun (Fr) 6 J Ford 2 1223 American Sniper (Fr) 2 M Hurrell (J) 13 s4750 It’s Me (Fr) 13 J Curtin $8000, up to mr48 stand, 2600m 7 06s78 Blink N Bones (Fr) 7 B Ford 3 4s644 Cardinal Sin (Fr) 3 S O’Reilly (J) 14 s4240 Proviseur (Fr) 14 R Holmes 8 55627 Rachmaninov (Fr) 8 T Grant 4 0330s The General (Fr) 4 (J) 15 70280 Vintage Beach (Fr) 15 S Ottley 1 03445 Jake (Fr) 1 K Barron 9 00s00 I Dream Of Jeannie (Fr) 9 T Williams 5 49628 Guido Da Siena (Fr) 5 B Hope (J) 16 54089 Terrier (Fr) 16 R Close 2 9607 The West Wing (Fr) 2 M Williamson 10 3P018 Gotta Ticket (Fr) 10 M Williamson 6 25295 Champagneandwine (Fr) 6 B Laughton (J) 17 — Vache A Lait SCRATCHED 3 0s0 Major Mac (Fr) 3 J Dunn 11 30466 Take After Me (Fr) 11 G Smith 7 82361 Skippys Delight (Fr) 7 (J) 18 01036 The Diva (Fr) 17 J Dunn 4 285s2 Unico Gem (Fr) 4 R Close 12 54890 Tequila Sunset (Fr) 12 K Cameron 8 — Magical Mali SCRATCHED 5 92468 Kingsdown Atom (Fr) 5 C DeFilippi 13 22024 Sugarinspice (Fr) 13 R Holmes 9 04792 Claus (Fr) 8 K Newman (J) 11 Coaster Howe Racing Stables 4.35 6 7777 Arnies Army (Fr) 6 R May 14 9929P Aorangi (Fr) U1 B Orange 10 30s0s Voodoo Priestess (Fr) 9 J Morrison (J) $7500, 4yo+ r40-r50. mobile, 1980m 7 06080 Kwik Sport (Fr) 7 J Cox 11 95886 Terror The Christian (Fr) 10 S Tomlinson (J) 1 IRT. Your Horse. Our Passion. Trot 12.22 8 90 Sense Of Occasion (Fr) 8 M Edmonds 6 PI & GJ Kennard Bloodstock 2.27 12 64471 Razcal Alley (Fr) 11 O Thornley (J) 1 50s87 Look Sharp (Fr) 1 S O’Reilly (J) 2 44303 Mordecai (Fr) 2 K Tomlinson (J) $8000, non-winners stand, 2600m 9 044s0 Pennetta (Fr) 9 P Davis $8000, non-winners 3yo+ mr48 to mr50 13 16177 Madame Frost (Fr) 12 S Iremonger (J) 10 0699s Nicole (Fr) 10 B Orange 3 34065 Paul’s Verdict (Fr) 3 J Morrison (J) 1 49s48 Hashtag Faye (Fr) 1 stand, 2600m 14 3234s Only In America (Fr) 13 M Lewis (J) 11 62299 Conquer Me (Fr) 11 R Holmes 4 54365 I Am Adaline (Fr) 4 J Cox 2 777s0 Queen Of Strathfield (Fr) 2 G O’Reilly 15 34632 The Maroon Marauder (Fr) U1 12 0s654 Social Media (Fr) 12 K Cox 1 s2552 Foregone Conclusion (Fr) 1 J Cox 5 00630 Spicy Girl Becqui (Fr) 5 M Williamson 3 50708 Awesome Impee (Fr) 3 P Wakelin K Tomlinson (J) 13 09s Itz The Con Artist (Fr) 13 S Ottley 2 Arminius (Fr) 2 B Butt 6 83602 I’m Jimmy James (Fr) 6 T Williams 4 9227s The Gardener’s Pride (Fr) 4 C Thornley 14 23524 King Arthur (Fr) U1 J Gray 3 9 Unico Dream (Fr) 3 J Dunn 9 Allied Security Trot 3.42 7 55684 Cheddar Made Beta (Fr) 7 T Chmiel 5 00805 Thank You (Fr) 5 B Hope (J) 4 3052 Mossdale Mac (Fr) 4 B Hope (J) 8 935s2 Ripsnorter (Fr) 8 M House 6 0s552 Trixton Time (Fr) 6 B Orange 4 Vero Insurance Pace 1.37 5 — Styx Sweetie SCRATCHED $8000, r52-r59 discretionary handicap stand, 9 24604 Rakabeach (Fr) 9 J Curtin 7 5208P Be Bee Lass (Fr) 7 M House 6 0 Northview Dealer (Fr) 5 C DeFilippi 2600m 10 204s4 Been To Jenny’s (Em1) (Fr) 21 K Cameron 8 Test The Boundaries (Fr) 8 J Ford $8000, non-winners mr40 to mr45. mobile, 7 0 White Shark (Fr) 6 S Ottley 1 0210s Play Dough (Fr) 1 L O’Reilly 11 53224 Stavros The Terror (Fr) 22 B Orange 9 9s909 Bacardi Pride (Fr) 9 M Edmonds 1980m 8 Bromac Hype (Fr) 7 R May 2 1s00s Insist The Win (Fr) 2 B Butt 12 3s76 Secret Deal (Em2) (Fr) 23 10 76 Random Jude (Fr) 10 J Morrison (J) 1 800s9 Sa Fact (Fr) 1 P Davis 9 Szybka Ethan (Fr) 8 G Telfer 3 3140s Go On Andover (Fr) 3 G Smith 13 656s5 Minnelli Smile (Fr) 24 S Ottley 11 72093 Evermore (Fr) 11 S Ottley 2 72248 Mighty Reactor (Fr) 2 K Butt 10 583 Corravally Star (Fr) 9 4 44175 Prince Teka (15) 1 K Cameron 14 3s078 Lydia (Fr) 25 R Close 12 826 Venus Tyron (Fr) U1 J Dunn 3 36808 Key Reactor (Fr) 3 J Gray 11 0 Sharks R Trouble (Fr) 10 M Heenan 5 36560 Clyde (15) 2 C Thornley 15 78409 Jenabella (Fr) U1 R May 13 — Prince Ranier SCRATCHED 4 05642 Le Tissier (Fr) 4 R Holmes 12 — Vache A Lait SCRATCHED 6 35181 Time In A Bottle (15) 3 J Morrison (J) 16 025P3 Fun In The Dark (Fr) U2 J Dunn

Christchurch greys at Addington Monday 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 Culvie Boy’s Syndicate 12.30 EMERGENCY: 6 26733 Homebush Carra nwtd John McInerney 2 7288 Adobe Brooke nwtd Matt Roberts Race 1: FLAPPABLE, PITCH MARK, OPAWA MARGARET 9 45578 Princess Romaine nwtd Sharon Hindson 7 64434 Smash Zone nwtd Malcolm Grant 3 3 Archie’s Alba nwtd J M McCook $2390, C0, 520m 8 75 Goldstar Lovie nwtd S & B Evans 4 85586 Impressive Chase nwtd John McInerney Race 2: OPAWA NIGEL, DIAMOND CRUSADE, 1 63347 Mull Of Kintyre nwtd Sharon Hindson 5 Garrard’s Horse And Hound 1.22 EMERGENCY: 5 55375 Smash Trust nwtd Malcolm Grant MITCHAM GREG 2 237 Opawa Nigel nwtd Robin Wales $1365, C0, 295m 9 87 Amuri Early nwtd John McInerney 6 756 Homebush Fury nwtd John McInerney Race 3: GOLDEN KIWI, HILTON JONESY, 7 67878 Homebush Mist nwtd John McInerney 3 3248 Diamond Crusade nwtd Malcolm Grant 1 77 Hutiwai nwtd Matt Roberts GOLDSTAR LORENZO 8 Hart Family Greyhound Racing 2.15 8 46432 Goldstar Harlowe nwtd S & B Evans 4 63 Nighthawk Fancy nwtd Matt Roberts 2 75 Goldstar Slater nwtd S & B Evans Race 4: OPAWA ROD, IT’S A SORT, GRITTY EMERGENCY: 5 785 Othello Adobe nwtd Matt Roberts 3 27262 Denarau Delight nwtd Malcolm Grant $2505, C1, 520m Race 5: AMURI SMOKE, DENARAU DELIGHT, 6 28468 My Merit nwtd Allan Joyce 4 88565 Homebush Maple nwtd John McInerney 1 65338 Joe Bonanza 30.39 John McInerney 9 87 Amuri Early nwtd John McInerney GOLDSTAR SLATER 7 576 Opawa Stuck nwtd Robin Wales 5 8 Troublesome Mase nwtd J M McCook 2 1741 Adobe Bro 30.53 Matt Roberts 11 Addington Events Centre 3.08 Race 6: FAIRLY ABLE, TROUBLESOME KEV, MISS ADOBE 8 64352 Mitcham Greg nwtd Ashley Bradshaw 6 36476 Homebush Hero nwtd John McInerney 3 85772 Tom Fox 30.61 J M McCook Race 7: AMURI BATMAN, HOMEBUSH COOL, EMERGENCY: 7 46888 Sea Spray Nova nwtd Barry Freeman 4 42187 Mayhem Made 30.67 Ashley Bradshaw $1450, C1, 295m 9 45578 Princess Romaine nwtd Sharon Hindson HOMEBUSH CARRA 8 36 Amuri Smoke nwtd John McInerney 5 67724 Homebush Carter 30.83 John McInerney 1 41778 Jinja Cream Fizz 17.27 Allan Joyce Race 8: ADOBE BRO, TOM FOX, JOE BONANZA 3 mayhounds.org.nz Rehoming Grp 12.47 EMERGENCY: 6 72456 Goldstar Dawson 30.66 S & B Evans 2 31322 Marakesh Max 17.72 John McInerney Race 9: LETHAL LETTIE, GOLDSTAR DARWIN, 9 87 Amuri Early nwtd John McInerney 7 11326 Yes Yes No nwtd J M McCook 3 188s6 Punch On Jessie nwtd John McInerney $1365, C0, 295m 8 12675 Rieko 30.57 Alan Botherway DIAMOND DAZZLED 6 Amber Cleaning Serv. Feature 1.40 4 35537 Homebush Hotshot 17.46 John McInerney Race 10: AMURI EXPRESS, ARCHIE’S ALBA, 1 57873 My Bentley nwtd Robin Wales EMERGENCIES: 5 48417 Homebush Millie nwtd John McInerney 2 s3222 Golden Kiwi nwtd John McMillan $3095, R/A, 520m 9 74548 Goldstar Aria nwtd S & B Evans 6 71665 Double Queenie 17.93 John McInerney GOLDSTAR HARLOWE 10 87584 Max Volume nwtd Ashley Bradshaw Race 11: MOANY MALONEY, MARAKESH MAX, 3 53377 Homebush Macho nwtd John McInerney 1 11 Fairly Able 30.50 J & D Fahey 7 33521 Adobe Spinner 17.83 Matt Roberts 4 Hilton Jonesy nwtd Bruce Dann 8 34581 Moany Maloney 17.23 Ashley Bradshaw JINJA CREAM FIZZ 2 75287 Homebush Stasser nwtd John McInerney 9 Shirley Vet Clinic Stakes 2.34 5 86553 Hades nwtd J M McCook EMERGENCIES: Race 12: HORSE RANGE, CASH NO STASH, 3 11328 Angry Jane 30.81 Matt Roberts 6 68664 Miss Cairo nwtd John McInerney $2505, C1, 520m 9 67445 Goldstar Liberty 17.32 S & B Evans KNOCKA KNOW HOW 4 13725 Troublesome Kev 30.34 J M McCook 7 8 Goldstar Lorenzo nwtd S & B Evans 5 15815 Mitcham Usain nwtd John McInerney 1 73673 Bundy 30.91 J M McCook 10 86357 Mitcham Manering 17.69 John McInerney 8 66876 Homebush Brave nwtd John McInerney 6 51162 Miss Adobe 30.39 Matt Roberts 2 85384 Nippa Enough 30.57 John McInerney 12 Re-energise Dash 3.27 1 The Fitz Sports Bar Stakes 12.12 EMERGENCY: 7 24147 Mitcham Sam nwtd John McInerney 3 35465 Adobe Girl 30.74 Corey Steele 9 87 Amuri Early nwtd John McInerney 8 43874 Crystal Cilla nwtd John McInerney 4 57334 Goldstar Darwin 31.18 S & B Evans $1450, C1, 295m $2390, C0, 520m 4 Islington Tavern Stakes 1.05 EMERGENCIES: 5 64743 Big Tiny nwtd John McInerney 1 44564 Homebush Carl 17.45 John McInerney 1 8448 Nighthawk Wish nwtd Matt Roberts 9 63541 Great Work 30.46 J & D Fahey 6 1257 Nighthawk Frenzy nwtd Matt Roberts 2 52323 Cash No Stash 17.85 S & B Evans 2 35638 Adobe Junior nwtd Matt Roberts $2390, C0, 520m 10 42577 Adobe Ninja nwtd Matt Roberts 7 54864 Diamond Dazzled 30.69 Malcolm Grant 3 63473 Mitcham Queen 17.58 John McInerney 8 23142 Lethal Lettie 30.30 Ashley Bradshaw 3 43 Pitch Mark nwtd Daniel Lane 1 43 Nighthawk Thorn nwtd Matt Roberts 4 22367 Homebush Ivy 17.52 John McInerney 7 Kaikanui Tavern Sprint 1.57 EMERGENCIES: 4 5 Opawa Ruby nwtd Robin Wales 2 586s2 Opawa Rod nwtd Robin Wales 5 37622 Whitman 17.67 John McInerney 9 74548 Goldstar Aria nwtd S & B Evans 5 2346 Opawa Margaret nwtd Robin Wales 3 36456 Duke Of Argyll nwtd Howard Anderton $1365, C0, 295m 6 25251 Knocka Know How 17.31 Garry Cleeve 10 87584 Max Volume nwtd Ashley Bradshaw 6 Lucky Luciano nwtd Howard Anderton 4 41 Gritty nwtd Daniel Lane 1 4654 Amuri Batman nwtd John McInerney 7 65521 Horse Range 17.49 Malcolm Grant 7 253 Goldstar Journey nwtd S & B Evans 5 52 Opawa Cooper nwtd Robin Wales 2 852 Homebush Cool nwtd John McInerney 10 Crate & Barrel Hotel Dash 2.49 8 65483 Pontiac Pat 17.35 John McInerney 8 26 Flappable nwtd J & D Fahey 6 68 Opawa Twirl nwtd Robin Wales 3 s8878 Sea Spray Bert nwtd Barry Freeman EMERGENCIES: EMERGENCY: 7 4 It’s A Sort nwtd J & D Fahey 4 768 Cubby Kev nwtd J M McCook $1365, C0, 295m 9 67445 Goldstar Liberty 17.32 S & B Evans 9 45578 Princess Romaine nwtd Sharon Hindson 8 78 Captain Tim nwtd Sharon Hindson 5 Sir Stagger Man nwtd John McInerney 1 88 Amuri Express nwtd John McInerney 10 86357 Mitcham Manering 17.69 John McInerney

Auckland greys at Manukau Monday Jetbet 9 TAB D. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 T. 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 Q. 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 PL6 7-12 Selections 2 Trophies Plus Sprint 12.21 EMERGENCIES: 6 25355 El Narco 30.69 Phil Green 2 65248 Franky The Jett 18.44 Emma Potts Race 1: THRILLING ARNOLD, ALWAYS DREAMING, 9 63648 Blocker 18.52 R & N O’Regan 7 73663 Bobble nwtd W & T Steele 3 76147 Thrilling Hudson 18.51 Thayne Green $1365, C0, 318m 10 32458 Manila Bala 18.24 R & N O’Regan 8 42111 Spring Cesc nwtd Emma Potts KURIDRANI 4 75317 Artic Miss 18.42 Greg Pomeroy 1 22 You’re Gorgeous nwtd Tracey & Lisa Craik EMERGENCIES: 5 73452 Our Hemi nwtd Udy & Cottam Race 2: YOU’RE GORGEOUS, RAPINOE, HOW’S THE ENEMY 2 243 Rapinoe nwtd Marsha Black 5 Pump & Engineering Serv. 1.13 9 37888 Opawa Lola 31.22 Glennis Farrell 6 21113 Portland Wonder 18.25 Tracey & Lisa Craik Race 3: THRILLING BOW, EDDIE HEMI, KAPAI CHRIS 3 677 Idol Reign nwtd David Ray $2505, C1, 527m 10 45467 Thea Who 31.34 M Prangley 7 44113 Morton Keeping 18.47 Sean Codlin Race 4: BOTANY SANDY, SPORTS MODE, FOREGO 4 6733 How’s The Enemy nwtd Robert Roper 1 86256 Big Time Dynasty nwtd R & N O’Regan 8 84246 Kiwi Boy 18.18 Udy & Cottam Race 5: INDI SHAE, ASCOTT, BIG TIME DYNASTY 8 Carol’s Tab Clendon Inn 2.06 5 437 Prideful nwtd Tracey & Lisa Craik 2 43778 Odnoc Ankie 30.86 Peter Ferguson EMERGENCIES: Race 6: ALLEGRO RORY, MEDUSA WHO, TAMANTHA 6 88768 Margaux nwtd K R Toomer 3 75743 React Respond 30.77 Robert Roper $1685, C1/2, 318m 9 73356 Ashen 18.42 Bob Bond 7 55322 Spring Bubbles nwtd Emma Potts Race 7: SPRING CESC, EL NARCO, HAPPY MEDIUM 4 82373 Ascott nwtd W & T Steele 10 s1348 Call Me Leo 18.49 Thayne Green 8 63635 Loudred nwtd R & L Udy 1 45532 Tommy The Jett 18.99 Marsha Black Race 8: FORD MAN, PLATINUM SPIRIT, TOMMY THE JETT 5 57358 Get Me Home nwtd Udy & Cottam 2 34188 Opawa Donal nwtd W & T Steele Race 9: THRILLING NEVE, JINJA MIGHT, SAKICHI EMERGENCIES: 6 53241 Indi Shae nwtd S O’Neill 11 Mt Wellington Tab Stakes 2.58 9 Portland Blonde nwtd Tracey & Lisa Craik 3 51863 Platinum Spirit 18.75 Robert Roper Race 10: PORTLAND WONDER, MORTON KEEPING, 7 55685 Our Scarlett nwtd Glennis Farrell 10 Canadian Ace nwtd Tracey & Lisa Craik 4 12455 Ford Man 18.90 R & L Udy $2860, C2, 527m ARTIC MISS 8 87577 Little Apple 31.03 W & T Steele 5 38254 Paris End nwtd R & N O’Regan EMERGENCIES: 1 22762 Boyka 30.33 Glennis Farrell Race 11: PAM ARISING, OPAWA BIG, NANA MOLLY 3 Jo’s Wholesale & Sports Bar 12.38 6 48716 Tap Out Reg nwtd Sean Codlin 9 45467 Thea Who 31.34 M Prangley 7 78684 Pacemaker 18.71 S O’Neill 2 33218 Opawa Big 30.83 Glennis Farrell Race 12: GAIN CAPITAL, WAITERIMU RIPPER, PLISKOVA $2505, C1, 527m 10 37888 Opawa Lola 31.22 Glennis Farrell 8 63558 Grey Way 18.64 Greg Pomeroy 3 51435 Nana Molly 30.88 Udy & Cottam 1 86656 Fear The Fur 30.93 S O’Neill 6 Mayhounds Rehoming Group 1.31 EMERGENCIES: 4 14776 Go Angel 30.70 Glennis Farrell 2 44242 Thrilling Bow 30.67 Karen Walsh 9 45556 My Bro Bobby 18.80 M Prangley 5 56384 Bigtime Tank nwtd R & N O’Regan 3 35766 Fernando Charm nwtd Thayne Green $1450, C1, 318m 10 38656 Opawa Roy nwtd Glennis Farrell 6 63136 Pam Arising 30.74 S O’Neill 4 46372 Eddie Hemi nwtd W & T Steele 1 3138s Sir Yens nwtd K T Herbert 7 5258s Lionel Keeping nwtd Sean Codlin 5 23657 Opawa Gonzo nwtd Glennis Farrell 2 26163 Medusa Who 18.97 M Prangley 9 Jack’s Wholesale Meats 2.23 8 78787 Jinja Babe 31.03 Phil Green 6 66346 Bigtime Otis nwtd R & N O’Regan 3 58678 Firefly Laffey 18.68 Sean Codlin $4030, C3/4, 527m EMERGENCY: 7 62331 Kapai Chris 31.05 W & T Steele 4 33234 Allegro Rory nwtd Robert Roper 9 26574 Thrilling Roar 31.11 Karen Walsh 8 44533 My Kirsty 30.99 Udy & Cottam 5 36456 Stay Rich 18.55 M & J Smith 1 72317 Jinja Might 30.42 Udy & Cottam EMERGENCIES: 6 77725 Go All Lin 18.56 S O’Neill 2 85234 Sakichi 30.35 Peter Ferguson 12 Mps Fencing Sprint 3.16 1 Follow Auckland GRC On FB 12.04 9 45467 Thea Who 31.34 M Prangley 3 66477 Jinja Murphy 30.50 W & T Steele 7 32222 Tamantha 19.04 Bob Bond $1685, C1/2, 318m $1450, C1, 318m 10 37888 Opawa Lola 31.22 Glennis Farrell 8 218 Danish Delight 18.53 Tracey & Lisa Craik 4 41112 Thrilling Neve 30.55 Karen Walsh 5 81648 Spring Mechanic 30.70 R & L Udy 1 41745 Waiterimu Ripper 18.51 R & L Udy 1 53645 Smash Out 18.94 R & L Udy EMERGENCIES: 4 Hewlett Electrical Sprint 12.56 6 57758 Opawa Magic 30.66 Glennis Farrell 2 62178 Pliskova 18.74 S E Hunt 2 87873 Bigtime Cutie nwtd R & N O’Regan 9 75745 Tribal Conquest 18.80 R & L Udy 10 46584 Just Nia 18.80 Marsha Black 7 44716 Jinja Jay 30.48 W & T Steele 3 66727 Noise Maker 18.70 Phil Green 3 8s537 Shambi’s Girl 18.96 K T Herbert $2035, C3, 318m 8 65548 Robson 30.32 Peter Ferguson 4 77533 Gain Capital 18.53 Tracey & Lisa Craik 4 74231 Thrilling Arnold 18.70 Sean Codlin 1 41113 Botany Sandy 18.53 Phil Green 7 Sports Bowl Function Centre 1.48 EMERGENCIES: 5 32342 Always Dreaming 18.58 Glennis Farrell 2 24761 Sports Mode 18.37 Peter Ferguson 5 28772 Bigtime Sheer nwtd R & N O’Regan $2505, C1, 527m 9 52856 Our Hotrod 30.84 Udy & Cottam 6 64644 Frosty Blaze 18.71 Thayne Green 6 7s741 Black Bridge 18.77 Robert Roper 3 43865 Express Emporium 18.46 W & T Steele 10 43477 Spring Queen 30.67 Emma Potts 7 64724 Kuridrani 18.49 Marsha Black 4 57867 Botany Rifles 18.69 Phil Green 1 64586 Vibe nwtd Sean Codlin 7 86686 Monsoon Malabar 19.22 Udy & Cottam 8 84835 Rainy River 18.77 S E Hunt 5 25226 Portland Art 18.47 Tracey & Lisa Craik 2 77465 Award Winner 30.97 Thayne Green 10 Qualified Pet Services 2.41 8 F8838 Flying Huey nwtd Marsha Black EMERGENCIES: 6 18547 Platinum Earner 18.48 Robert Roper 3 44325 Happy Medium 30.69 R & N O’Regan EMERGENCIES: 9 84467 Snoopy’s Hero 18.63 David Ray 7 13744 Podium Phobia 18.53 Tracey & Lisa Craik 4 73847 Sydneys Sox nwtd R & L Udy $2860, C5, 318m 9 58475 Nexus 18.60 Glennis Farrell 10 47457 My Snuggles 18.93 Marsha Black 8 15415 Forego 18.92 Greg Pomeroy 5 24447 Opawa Nemo 30.96 W & T Steele 1 16781 Miss Claude 18.53 Udy & Cottam 10 65557 Bailey And Cream 18.81 R & L Udy

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. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 NATIONAL NEWS 21 Windfarm shelved amid Tiwai Point closure plan by Doug Laing, Hawke’s Bay Today NAPIER — State-owned electricity Inmate organised giant Meridian Energy has shelved the SUPPLY DROP: construction of its major windfarm project Amid the planned between Napier and Taupo because of closure of the bar tab for Mt a drop-off in supply demand amid the Tiwai Point closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium aluminium smelter smelter in Southland. in the coming days, Eden prison staff The Harapaki Windfarm Project Meridian Energy emerged from two separate proposals for have shelved the by Guyon Espiner, RNZ the Maungaharuru Range project, 35km construction of the northwest of Napier and first mooted Harapaki Windfarm AUCKLAND — An imprisoned gang member more than 15 years ago. Project. organised a bar tab for Corrections guards It proposes 41 turbines capable of ODT picture drinking at a pub after hours in an attempt to delivering enough renewable energy to corrupt them. power around 70,000 homes, supporting But Corrections said the prison guards New Zealand’s goal of reducing carbon didn’t take the bait and alerted managers. emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, the plant is expected to close over the next construction until we are clear of them.” Corrections then called in its Intelligence company says. few days. “As stakeholders in this wind farm, and Integrity Support Team. The deferral has been announced by On its options with the windfarm, we know the decision to defer, and the The Intelligence unit tapped prison phone Meridian Harapaki project manager Meridian had also considered impacts uncertainty it creates, will be frustrating,” calls and it was discovered that the bar tab, Robert Batters in a newsletter for from the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, which he continued. which was left anonymously for the guards, residents and other stakeholders. had arrived just as Meridian was doing He confirmed Meridian remains had been orchestrated by a prison inmate. A major factor is the closure of the what Batters had called in a previous committed to the windfarm “and the Police are now investigating the incident. smelter, which uses close to 13 percent newsletter “a lot of work to get us benefits it will bring to the Hawke’s Bay RNZ understands the prisoner was a of New Zealand’s electricity supply, but deployment ready” if the go-ahead had community”. member of the Comancheros gang and the Energy Minister Megan Woods said this been given by the Meridian board. The site consists of two adjacent wind Corrections Officers targeted worked at week a “range” of discussions were still In the August newsletter, delivered farm sites (Hawke’s Bay Wind Farm Auckland’s Mt Eden prison. taking place. in recent days, Batters said: “With and Titiokura Wind Farm) that were Corrections took two months to respond to Meridian chief executive Neal Barclay these factors in mind, the Meridian originally consented in 2006 to Hawke’s an Official Information Act request from RNZ was quoted as saying he believed Rio Energy Board has decided to defer the Bay Wind Farm Ltd and Unison Network and has withheld most documents relating to Tinto, which announced the closure construction of the Harapaki wind farm.” Ltd. the incident, however, National Commissioner in June with an August 31 deadline, “While we strongly believe in the In 2010, Meridian purchased the Rachel Leota confirmed it occurred on May 23. was having further discussions with economic benefits this construction consents for both sites. Since then, “When Corrections staff were socialising the Government over its electricity project will bring in terms of employment Meridian has spent a significant amount at a bar outside work hours, a bar tab was transmission bills, which are charged by opportunities as well as providing clean, of time researching the site, studying anonymously left by a member or members of Transpower. renewable energy for New Zealand, its wind patterns and geography to the public for Corrections’ staff use,” she said. Despite a Meridian proposal to smelter this year has presented us with many determine the best layout that would “We are satisfied that the staff behaved owner Rio Tinto to stall the closure, with unexpected challenges and uncertainties, complement the landscape while appropriately and no breach of our Code of a four-year deal on power prices, the and we think it is wise to delay the optimising the wind resource. Conduct occurred.”

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AUCKLAND — More passengers flying again doesn’t continue beyond November. would be used. once Auckland’s Alert Level 3 finishes and The Government has given $330m in direct The airline was aiming to return to the capacity more financial support for its cargo business support to keep air freight routes open. it had moved to by July — around 70 percent of its will influence how much of a $900 million loan Chief financial officer Cam Wallace told Nine previous domestic schedule before the Covid-19 is drawn down, Air New Zealand’s chief finance to Noon the carrier will aim to draw down the pandemic. “We’re pretty pleased with that.” officer says. minimum of the Government’s $900m loan in the However, there would not be any heavily Air New Zealand is about to dip into the next few days, but needed around $200m in cash discounted fares in the meantime as social Government loan after reporting huge losses on to operate. distancing affected the number of passengers who Thursday. How much it would need depended on whether could be carried. The carrier reported the biggest corporate loss domestic travel increased again once Auckland’s Before the crisis, Air New Zealand was in a solid in recent history and its first loss in 18 years — a Alert Level 3 finished (due at 11.59pm on Sunday) position with a good credit rating and over $1 deficit of $454m for the year ended June compared and if government support for its freight business billion in the bank. with the previous year’s $276m profit. continued beyond November. BOUNCE BACK: Air New Zealand is Holding meetings via Zoom was still affecting Much of the loss centred on the costs The airline would be talking to the Ministry of hoping once Alert Level 3 finishes in the airline as business travellers stayed home. associated with 4000 redundancies, asset Transport again about another freight support Auckland, passenger numbers will start As for the current financial year, the airline was writedowns and grounded planes. Stripped of extension which was critical both for the airline increasing and business will be able to unlikely to return to profit and it was looking even these one-off costs, the underlying loss was $87m. and as a service for exporters and importers. continue at pre-Covid levels. File picture more challenging with potentially a whole year of The airline’s domestic operations have Asked when there might be clarity around Covid-19 impacts. been hit by the latest Covid-19 outbreak with the discussions, he said there was no defined Wallace said the airline was facing a complex “We go into that with a lower cost base, and social-distancing requirements meaning fewer timeline. week once Auckland moves to Alert Level 2. Some unfortunately 4000 less staff but still there’s a passengers can travel at any time. He said the result had been a little bit better passengers would have to be offloaded from disproportionate mismatch between our cost of As well, chief executive Greg Foran has than expected, in part because many travellers flights because of social-distancing requirements. operation, the capital we have but also the revenue cited concerns about the airline’s ability to fly had redirected their international fares into the However, capacity would be increased with an we’re generating, especially if the borders remain internationally if government funding to fly freight domestic tourism industry. extra 118 extra flights and some bigger aircraft closed.” — RNZ

We want to see the situation‘ fixed and then we’ll NZX under cyber siege see what’s happened. —Leighton ’Roberts

FROM PAGE 1 A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) told him a group of “DDoS extortionists” attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt was behind the attacks on the NZX. “We are aware of the impact that this normal traffic of a targeted server, service The group, which demands a ransom is having on the stock exchange and or network by overwhelming the target paid in bitcoin to lay off its attacks, is officials and ministers have been working with traffic. said to be imitating a Russian group with the NZX,” Finance Minister Grant NZX said it had been continuing to sometimes known as Cozy Bear. The Robertson said. work with its network service provider, group is said to also be responsible But he said he was not able to go Spark, and national and international for attacks on money transfer service into more details, as NZX was a private cyber security partners, including the MoneyGram, YesBank India, PayPal, company. state’s security arm, the GCSB, to Braintree and Venmo this week. “The National Security System address the attacks. The NZX and Spark have refused to has been activated which ensures “NZX has been in close contact with say if extortion is involved. Cert NZ and co-ordination between the agencies in market participants, and appreciates the GCSB say they won’t comment on order to support the NZX.” the support and level of understanding individual cases, for fear of inhibiting NZX has only commented via brief during the periods of disruption to organisations from reporting future statements and chief executive Mark trading,” it said. attacks. A spokesman for ASX said it Peterson declined to comment before This week’s disruption came just as does not comment on specific cyber- press time. the benchmark S&P/NZX50 Index was a related matters. Goodson said there was not enough few points short of its record high, set in “We have a range of security information to point the finger at the February, of 12,073.34. protections in place and work closely moment — that will come afterwards, as UNDER ATTACK: The NZX has been The index’s ended the day at a record with Government and relevant agencies will the question of whether there had under a cyber attack for each of the last 12,093.52. to maintain the integrity of our service,” been sufficient investment in the security three days. NZ Herald picture JMI Wealth director Andrew Kelleher he said. “ASX markets are operating network. said the cyber attack was clearly a “very normally.” He said crunch time for the market platform and its chief executive Leighton motivated and very serious act”. Two listed companies that issued would be Monday, when share indices Roberts said like everyone, NZX included, Kelleher said liquidity in the market results yesterday sympathised with the such as the MSCI World Index — there was a revenue impact. had been maintained “to a degree” NZX’s problems. comprising 1603 stocks — are rebalanced “We want to see the situation fixed despite the attacks. Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark at the end of the month. and then we’ll see what’s happened. We But he said if they continued, it would Cairns was philosophical about the NZX “If the market is not back up, this can don’t have so many day traders but it’s lessen investors’ confidence in their going down on the morning the company cause all sorts of problems for passive frustrating that clients can’t trade on the ability to trade “if a piece of news occurs delivered a solid annual result. “I investors. They won’t know what the platform. We are waiting, like all of us,” that people need to react to”. wouldn’t wish it on anyone and I’m sure prices are and the changes can’t be he said. This week’s attacks have occurred at the NZX is doing everything it can trying implemented — they will have no choice Since the nationwide Covid-19 the tail end of the reporting season. Air to sort it.” but to go with the index movements.” lockdown, Sharesies has signed up NZ, Meridian and Spark have issued Cairns said the attack had been a Goodson expected “greater than an additional 95,000 people on its their results. timely reminder to the port company to normal” activity in the leading New investment platform, taking the total Yesterday The New Zealand Herald test its penetration systems. Zealand stocks that are dual listed in number of clients to 210,000. Before the reported that the NZX and Spark could John Freeman of Delegat Group said Australia if the NZX remained down lockdown, Sharesies was moving $2m to be locked in an “arms race” with an the company was not fazed by the NZX yesterday. $3m worth of trades a day. The average unknown enemy after the repeated cyber being out of action. “If you want to do anything at current trade is worth between $400 and $500. attacks forced a halt to share trading. “The NZX has communicated well with prices, then you’ll have to look to For the first time, Sharesies felt the The NZX is understood to have us and ensured that we understood how Australia.” need to tell its customers not to worry moved its domain nzx.com to Akamai to post and release our results despite Leading dual-listed stocks are Fisher about their money. Technologies, the multinational content the interruptions. and Paykel Healthcare, a2 Milk, Fletcher “This is not a Sharesies issue. The delivery network. The website for the “We know that cyber attack activity Building, Auckland International Airport, money and investments you have in bourse is still served up from a content has been much higher in recent months, Spark, Pushpay Holdings, Air New Sharesies are safe,” it said. delivery network run by Red Shield in so we are hopeful the NZX can . . . restore Zealand, Synlait and Chorus. Earlier in the week NZX said its Wellington. normal market operations as soon as New NZX participant Sharesies is connectivity issues appear similar to The move comes after Australian possible.” — NZ Herald now directing about 25,000 trades a day, those caused by severe DDoS attacks security commentator Catalin Cimpanu Additional reporting by Andrea Fox worth $10 million, through its online from overseas this week. said a source in the security industry had and Aimee Shaw.

SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY to $48.54. Fletcher Building rose 14c or 4.13 only 14 of the top 50 companies on the index percent to $3.53 and Ebos was up 58c or 2.58 have so far raised their glasses to an increase in percent to $23.10. their share price this year. WELLINGTON — Neither cyber attacks nor at 1pm following the latest cyber attack, the When the index hit a low of 8498.70 points Yesterday, Port of Tauranga and a2 Milk — two Covid disruption could stop this. Against all Australian market had taken a dive and this on March 23 just before the nationwide Covid others among the top 10 in market capitalisation odds, the New Zealand sharemarket hit an all- seemingly set the tone for the S&P/NZX 50 Index. lockdown, few would have foreseen it reaching — had significant falls. time high with a late burst of trading in another By 2pm the index had fallen to an intraday new heights within five months as economic The port company was down 12c or 1.59 shortened day. low of 11,994.38 points, but in the final hour of uncertainty became the new normal. percent to $7.45 despite reporting a steady full- The S&P/NZX 50 finished a dramatic day at trading it surged into positive territory. The NZX While businesses closed, job losses mounted year financial result, and a2 Milk lost 81c or 4.03 12,093.52, up 40.09 points or 0.33 percent, and index closed the extraordinary week 20 points and the Government kept pumping into percent to $19.30 on trade worth $27.38m. cruised past the previous record of 12,073.34 set above the previous high. new financial support, the sharemarket was Fellow port company Southport rose 10c to on February 21 this year. The market was powered by the biggest cap unshaken, rising an unexpected 37 percent. $6.30 after reporting a 1.34 percent increase in The historic afternoon saw 73.9 million shares stock, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, up 69c or It was fuelled by low interest rates and a rush revenue to $44.57 and a 3.60 percent decrease in worth $278.38m traded, with 68 gainers and 70 1.87 percent to $37.68; Auckland International of new investors looking to place their money net profit to $9.43m. decliners over the market. Airport gained 18c or 2.76 percent to $6.90; elsewhere than in the banks’ low deposit rates. It is paying a final dividend of 18.5c a share on When the exchange finally opened for trading and Mainfreight climbed $1.04 or 2.19 percent It’s not that every stock has climbed. In fact, November 10. — NZ Herald 24 BUSINESS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020

SHAREMARKET WEEKLY ROUND-UP MONDAY-TO-FRIDAY OFFICIAL MARKET STATISTICS TOP 10 TURNOVER TOP 10 VALUE BIGGEST 10 RISES BIGGE ST 10 FALLS NZX 50 s Share name Shares Share name Dollars (000) Share name Percentage Share name Percentage New Talisman 27,764,500 Fishr&Paykl Health 157,794,000 Cannasouth 50.00 AMP 7.0175 11,835.94 11900 AscensionCap 18,635,000 a2 Milk 129,964,300 Hallenstein Glasson 31.0651 TIL Logist 5.8824 Spark NZ 14,595,700 Spark NZ 72,797,000 Metro Perf Glass 17.0732 PaySauce 3.8462 BLIS Tech 14,153,600 AuckAirport 48,365,600 Cavalier Corp 16.0714 Westpac 3.5533 11775• Saturday, April 18, 2020Z Energy 12,815,300 Meridian Energy 38,580,800 Comvita 14.1818 BUSINESSPLP Fund 11 3.3883 Blackwell 12,596,900 Contact Energy 36,482,000 Serko Ltd 13.871 a2 Milk 3.2458 11650 SKYCITYEnt 11,853,700 EBOS Group 36,116,100 Burger Fuel 11.1111 Pacific Edge 3.0303 +173.78 Michael Hill 11,756,000 Z Energy 34,735,200 Summrst Grp HldLtd 10.4478 Asset Plus Ltd 2.9851 Kiwi Prop 10,701,500 Metlifecare 32,870,000 Skellerup 9.9585 Sanford 2.6846 +1.49% 11525 Fletcher Building 9,443,600 Fletcher Building 31,843,600 NZ Oil & Gas 9.9099 City of Lond Inv 2.5411 NZX 10 s MIDCAP s SMALLCAP s NZX All s 11400 12,456.57 30,002.59 63,759.82 12,809.68 Aug 3 Aug Aug 17 Aug Aug 21 Aug s 10 Aug +185.75 +1.514% +429.82 +1.453% +456.30 +0.721% +184.74 +1.463% New Zealand Australia Last Weekly 52-week Dividend P/E Last Weekly 52-week Dividend P/E Last Week’s 52-week Dividend P/E Price Move High Low NTA CPS Yld% Ratio Price Move High Low NTA CPS Yld% Ratio Sale Move High Low CPS Yld% Ratio Port of Tauranga 7.48 +.10 8.14 4.90 1.66 .14 3.40 50.92 A2 Milk 18.37 -.70 20.05 11.28 - 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NOTICE BOARD LOST & FOUND Meetings Public Notices Work Wanted Situations Vacant GISBORNE Entertainment MAORI CLUB SELF STORAGE MESSY GARDEN?? Found GISBORNE "Let us do it for you." SPECIAL GENERAL Ph 027 659 2915. SUPERVISING TRADESPERSON MALE cat, found 23/8, MEETING HOROUTA WAKA ODEON 5 HOE GIB fixing and stopp- mostly white with some SUNDAY, ing, exterior plastering, This position includes both a hands-on and a supervisory role. The position Phone 867 3339 dark patches, passed 13.8.2020 Registration of new LBP registered. Ph exists to provide maintenance of the plant and equipment ensuring away Root St/Williams - 1pm - and returning paddlers Shayne Norris uninterrupted services to Hauora Tairawhiti¯ . TENET (M) St area. He is now at SAT-SUN 1pm, 3pm, 142 Peel St Plasterer, 027 474 9786. VetEnt Gladstone Rd. SUNDAY 30th August We are looking for a Supervising Tradesperson with vision, self-determination, 4.15pm, 6pm, 7.30pm Tairawhiti Reap 2020 the ability to work unsupervised and to assist in taking the Building and THE PRADO MUSEUM: Please ph 868 5151. PAINTER/Plasterer A COLLECTION OF Contact 11am-2pm tradesman, free quote. Engineering department forward. You will have an understanding of plant WONDERS (E) B. Huriwai at the Marina Ph 0279 676 298. maintenance and repair. It is expected that you will have good general SAT, TUE 1.20pm Come along if you’re TREE removals, tree mechanical knowledge and skills, the ability to work independently, system/ SUN 5.50pm keen to do waka ama mechanical use and the functional processes of the plant. LOWDOWN DIRTY trimming, greenwaste CRIMINALS (R13) Meetings nationals at removed, 027 466 8201. It is expected you will have a sound knowledge in mechanical, electrical and Lake Karapiro in FRI-SAT-SUN 1pm, Meetings building infrastructure and the ability to lead the team with a strong health 3.45pm, 8pm January 2021 ALTERATIONS. NEVER RARELY Renovations & build and safety focus. SOMETIMES ALWAYS work. Ph 0273 618 863. The role is 40 hours a week, as well as requiring participation on the on call roster. (M) FRI-SAT-SUN Public Notices 1.30pm, 5.45pm EXPERIENCED farm To review the job description, please visit our website www.hauoratairawhiti.org.nz fencer avail soon. Ph IRRESISTIBLE (M) NAU MAI, HAERE For further information about this opportunity, please contact Geoff Blackman SAT-SUN 8pm. TUE NOMINATIONS FOR Kevin, 867 0602 a/h. MAI KI TE HUI-A- on 06 869 0545. 3.35pm, 8pm TE WHANAU A 23 WALKS (M) TAU A TE WHARE HAUORA O TE 55TH ANNUAL TAUPARA TRUST a SAT, TUE 1.20pm. SUN BOARD Situ tions 5.50pm AITANGA A HAUITI GENERAL MEETING MEMBERSHIP Vacant THIS TOWN (M) ANNUAL GENERAL SAT-SUN, TUE 1.20pm, MEETING Tuesday 8th Two of the current 3.35pm, 5.50pm September 2020 Trustees, Messrs Maui MANA LOGGING THE SECRET: DARE TO Te Whare Hauora o Te Tangohau and Barry LTD DREAM (PG) Aitanga a Hauiti 6.30pm - No 2 Wharf Thomas retire by SAT-SUN, TUE 8pm Shed, Shark Bar Looking for Loader TROLLS WORLD TOUR Saturday 19 rotation, at the next Operator & a Processor (G) SAT-SUN 3.45pm September 2020 AGENDA: AGM of Te Whanau a Operator, Hauler Apply online www.hauoratairawhiti.org.nz 10am - 12pm Taupara Trust. Times may vary subject • President’s Report Operater, Breaker-out, to late changes at Hinemaurea Marae • Financial Report Messrs Maui Tangohau Earthworks Operator, WWW.ODEONGISBORNE.CO.NZ All welcome – nau mai, • Election of Officers and Barry Thomas QC Logmaker & haere mai! • General Business along with Mr Wiremu Shovel Logger. Ruru have all submitted Classifieds Lunch to follow. • Change to Rules Top rates payed to The District Health Board of Gisborne/Tairawhiti their interest to become successful applicants. Phone RSVP 8626 629 for Signed: members of Te Whanau Darryle Prosser Pre-employment drug 869 0601 catering purposes a Taupara Trust Board. testing. please. Secretary/Treasurer Gisborne Tatapouri The Trustees, having i io acan Nau mai ra e te iwi e! Phone Shane S tuat ns V t Sports Fishing Club given consideration to 0211 713 860 the experience and qualification of the Meetings applicants propose to Situations nominate Messrs Maui aca Tangohau, Barry V nt Having a Thomas and Wiremu garage sale Ruru as Trust Board Saturday? members. Senior Roles - Gisborne Deadline to advertise is The confirmation of the 2pm Thursday. Trustees nominees will Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned, growing and progressive sawmilling be sought at the AGM. company marketing Radiata Pine to the USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and New Zealand markets.

Maintenance Team Leader The core objectives of the position are: Public Notices GISBORNE BOYS’ • Coordinate and lead the maintenance team HIGH SCHOOL • Plan preventative maintenance and project work THE PROPRIETORS OF • Conduct routine and breakdown maintenance in the greenmill TAPUWAE WHITIWHITI ATTENDANCE and processing work centers OFFICER INCORPORATION Sales & Despatch Coordinator CAMPION We are seeking an The core objectives of the position are: 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL Attendance Officer to • Managing the daily Sales and Despatch of timber for our IN E C H LIV MEETING RIST WE AR E A join our team. It is a Gisborne site permanent position, • Liaising with our customers and Sales Managers to achieve deliveries in full, on-time and in specification Notice is hereby given that the Annual Campion College working term time only. Commitment, Compassion, Community Duties include running • Ensuring the monthly Sales Plan is achieved and optimum General Meeting of Shareholders will be the Student Attendance stock turnover maintained held on Friday, 2 October 2020. Year 7-13 Catholic Co-educational College system and interfacing HS & Compliance Manager with students and The core objective of this role is the management and development of Due to COVID-19 restrictions on OPEN DAY whanau. Proficient use business systems for: gathering sizes, this meeting will be held of KAMAR is • Health and Safety online via ZOOM. SUNDAY 3 preferred. • Quality 0 AUGUST • Environmental Compliance Timetable 1.00pm - 3.00pm Applications close at • Training and HR Whangara Farms 9:00am noon on Friday 4 September 2020. Timber Machinist Proprietors Tapuwae Whitiwhiti Families with prospective The core objectives of the position are: 11am - 12pm students are invited to meet in Start Date: Term 4 • Managing the daily setup of our timber planer/molder the College gymnasium. Due to (negotiable) • Maintaining a tool room / tool grinding Election • Safety, Quality and Production control - for one position caused by the Level 2 there will be 2 All applications must be retirement by rotation of Tama Brown • Schedule maintenance of planer machinery presentations by the Principal; on the School App- whom being eligible offers himself for lication Form. Office Administrator re-election. 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm. The core objectives of the position are: A tour of the College follows each Full details of this • Ensuring an effective office and administration function for the Full notice of the AGM Agenda has been presentation. position are available site posted to all shareholders with known by contacting Ms • Accurate and timely payment of creditors Tracey Troon, • Preparation and payment of wages addresses. A further mailout will be made Enrolment packs are available at Campion Principal’s P.A. Tele- on Monday 14th of September 2020 and College office or Campion College webpage As a Kiwi employee you’ll have access to subsidised health insurance phone 868 8159, ext options, discounted prices on our products and the opportunity to be will include instructions for the Zoom 813 or email traceyt@ a part of a progressive company which offers rewarding careers as meeting and voting papers if required. gisboyshigh.net we like to promote from within. THURSDAY Notices and nomination forms can also be 10 SEPTEMBER If you wish to join our dedicated and successful team please visit the picked up from Coates Associates Ltd, site office and complete a pre-employment application form or send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] or 300 Childers Road or request by email Classified Deadlines alternatively apply via our website www.kiwilumber.com [email protected] 2pm publishing day prior to publication Please register your email address with 10am Saturday for Monday’s issue [email protected] stating your full name 9am publication day for Births and Deaths Stand Out You can sell and shareholder number if known anything by G ive your advertisement Phone Pene Brown a boost w ith a advertising 869 0601 Chairperson Classifieds 869 0601 HIGHLIGHTER Business 869 0616 26 CLASSIFIEDS The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020

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Ph 022 370 ‘handyman’ skills. General property Give your approx. 38ha is in flats. 9354. & vehicle maintenance. Basic Te Reo This is a fulltime position, situated in the advertisement Māori is an advantage. Must hold full The trustees have the TASTY Air Fryer (As beautiful Beetham Retirement Village. a boost with a honey contract and seen on TV) only used license. Available to start. Rates are all current. If you would like a copy of the job HIGHLIGHTER once, retail at $549, Kaitautoko Tari – Receptionist Sealed lease proposals Readers selling at $180, Tip description, please email: admin@ Trailer, not registered Me mōhio te kaitonu ki te reo Māori me beethamvillage.co.nz are to be received by Bargains te whakamahi i ngā pūnaha matihiko. Me the secretary by close of or warranted $500. Ph 022 370 9354. kakama, me manawanui hoki ki te mahi Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday business 11 September LEATHER couch, 3 2020. tiaki tari. 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Ph 863 1976. looking $280 ono, small te kaitono ki te Reo Māori. Ka timata 12 All excell cond. Ph 867 Oketopa. Signed rimu table $299 ono; 4278. GLOBE school shoes, dining table with 2 Kerry Kururangi black lace-up, USA11, Tonoa tō Tātai pūmanawa ki tono@ Secretary drawers, native timber horoutawananga.school.nz, 06-8672029. FOAM roof racks, as new cond, $20. Ph $399. Ph 027 960 7313. great for surfboards, as [email protected] 867 4278. Rā aukati: Paraire 5pm 11 Hepetema Are you looking for your next challenge? 021 233 6545 2020 new, $30. Ph 867 4278. Do you have outstanding attention to WINDSOR Smith BILLABONG wetsuit, detail and enjoy working with a wide black leather loafer women’s short sleeve variety of clients? We are looking for Situations Vacant shoes, size 9, unworn, short leg, size med, Situations Vacant savvy accountants to join our growing paid $190, sell $50. Ph excell cond, $50. Ph firm. 867 4278. 867 4278. HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN We have two positions available. (.4 FTE = 16 hours per week) ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT The Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy (1CHC) comprises a broad As the ideal candidate you will have a composition of Churches. We are committed can-do attitude, with a high level of to promoting, maintaining and developing, accuracy, integrity and confidentiality. In Eastwoodhill, has two vacancies within relevant, lexible, and competent Chaplaincy this role you will be primarily responsible its team, located at Ngatapa 30 mins from services within the Aotearoa New Zealand for: Gisborne. healthcare environment. The primary purpose OFFICE SUPPORT of our ministry is to foster good health through • payment of wages and 20ths, This is a varied role, permanent part- excellence in pastoral care. Our Chaplains • coding of accounts, stand alongside other healthcare professionals • preparation of GST and PAYE returns, time, 25 hours week, 5 hrs per day. in the hospital setting. We are committed to • general administration duties, includ- Duties include maintaining and growing the principles of partnership expressed in ing filing and reception our membership database, organising the Treaty of Waitangi. Spiritual care and • Xero/MYOB experience an advantage. rosters and training of volunteers support is provided by Christian Chaplains SENIOR ACCOUNTANT for visitor centre, assisting with in the most appropriate way for all recipients accommodation bookings, working in the regardless of religious denomination, faith- The ideal candidate will be an excellent visitor centre and liaising with schools for orientation, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, or communicator, self-motivated and have visits. sexual orientation. Recipients are at liberty to exceptional attention to detail. In CLEANER access the spiritual care of their choice. Our addition, you will have: Chaplains’ role is to coordinate that process. This is a permanent part-time role for our If you are interested in this very special • senior level experience in a CA firm, visitor centre and accommodation facility. ministry and believe that you have suitable • proficiency with MYOB/Xero or Minimum 12 hours per week ( 4 hrs qualiications and would like to come and live similar accounting software, – 3 days a week) – max 20 hrs. Some in Gisborne, then please apply! • great computer skills, including word weekend work will be required. Applications are being sought from and excel, If you would like to be considered for experienced Chaplains and other suitably • the ability to think and act on your feet, prioritise your workload and work either of these roles and join our team qualiied ordained clergy for this part-time in this very special environment, please position (16 hours per week). Ecumenical flexibly. Hospital Chaplaincy position at Hauora email your CV to manager@eastwoodhill. If you want to be part of our close-knit org.nz or phone 06 863 9003 for further Tairāwhiti - Gisborne. If you require more team, please send a short covering letter details. information please phone ICHC 0800 246 together with your CV (in confidence) to 7242 or look at the ICHC website www.ichc. Applications close Monday 7th [email protected] Applications close September. org.nz Friday 18 September 2020. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS 27 open homes

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For more information contact: Jane Smith on 869 0617, [email protected] 28 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 Playoffs set to resume following talks on next steps BASKETBALL cancellations in other sports as well. civic engagement, and advocating for meaningful engagement in national and local elections and The agreement was announced a day after police and criminal justice reform. raising awareness around voter access and NBA players who boycotted basketball games players, coaches and team governors had a Teams who own and control their stadiums will opportunity. as part of a protest against racial injustice and candid discussion regarding the next steps to also work with local elections officials to convert “We look forward to the resumption of the police brutality have agreed to resume the further collective efforts and actions in support the facility into a voting location for the 2020 playoffs and continuing to work together — in playoffs tomorrow (NZ time). of social justice and racial equality. presidential election to allow for a safe in-person Orlando and in all NBA team markets — to The decision ends a three-day halt in action As part of the agreement, the NBA and its voting option for areas vulnerable to Covid-19. push for meaningful and sustainable change,” as part of a players-led protest that was sparked players will establish a social justice coalition The league also said it would work to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA by the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black that will focus on a broad range of issues, include advertising spots in each NBA playoff executive director Michele Roberts said in a joint man in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and led to game including increasing access to voting, promoting game dedicated to promoting greater civic statement. — AAP Gisborne club basketball results and draws GISBORNE Basketball Association club SE Systems 44 (Jasmine Sparks 18, Lauren B Grade, John McFarlane Memorial Sports B Grade, John McFarlane Memorial Sports competition results for the past week — Bennett 14) Riverina 31 (Naopa Tabuavao 13) Q1 Centre Centre Women SES 14-12, Q2 24-14, Q3 32-25. Ritana 52 (Darius Waititi-Leach 22, Ryan 5.45pm: Manu Toa v Riverina. Week 3, MONDAY Anderson 12) GBHS B 46 (Paku Wilson 20). 6.45pm: SE Systems v Horouta. A Grade, YMCA Men GBHS Juniors 60 (Safin Tuwairua-Brown 19, Dem Air Ballers 39 (Harata Hailey 19) Gisborne Week 3, TUESDAY Ngaru Grayson 10) Old Surfers 44 (Jack Malcolm Men Girls’ High School 25 (Peyton Riri 12) Q1 DAB 9-5, A Grade, YMCA 11). Week 4, TUESDAY Q2 20-8, Q3 31-19. Green up 64 (Tyrese Tuwairua-Brown 28, Psalm Gizzy Gilas 58 Bumbles 33. A Grade, YMCA Manu Tu 42 (Melissa Mackey-Huriwai 11, Shean Taylor 11, Zade Donner 11) Filthy Dozen 47 (Wi Campion College 50 (Eli Swann 10, Allen 5.40pm: SE Systems v Dialektric. Edwards 10) Stretchmarks 28 (Dyani Johnson 11) Brown 19) Q1 GU 14-7, Q2 31-12, Q3 45-26. Arnaldo 10) Big Baller Brand 49 (Carlos Pedraza 6.35pm: City Lights v Green up. Q1 SM 11-4, Q2 MT 22-14, Q3 MT 34-21. SE Systems 59 (Rongomai Smith 17, Will 16, Malachi Furlan 11) Q1 CC 16-11, Q2 25-20, Q3 7.30pm: B Grade game, Campion College v Ngati Porou 40 (Bronya McMenamin 15, Te Oriwa Hocquard 10) Gisborne Boys’ High School A 43 36-35. Backcourt Violators. Tuipulotu-Collier 11) Ritana 30 (Amoe Wharehinga (Ethan Ngarangione-Pearson 22) Q1 SES 15-10, Q2 Deferred: GBHS A v Filthy Dozen. 10) Q1 NP 10-6, Q2 16-14, Q3 26-25. 24-12, Q3 40-27. The draw for next week — B Grade game, Massive Marauders 50 (Stefan Women B Grade, John McFarlane Memorial Sports B Grade, John McFarlane Memorial Sports Pishief 12, Paul Graham 10) Backcourt Violators 20 Week 4, MONDAY Centre Centre (Jackson Leach 6) Q1 MM 17-0, Q2 28-4, Q3 40-11. A Grade, YMCA 5.40pm: GBHS Juniors v Lytton HS. Manu Toa 33 (Taimarie Matahiki 11, Arihia Turia City Lights 73 (Scott Muncaster 21, Carl Riini 20, 5.45pm: Stretchmarks v Gisborne GHS. 6.35pm: Old Surfers v Gizzy Gilas. 10) Horouta 24 (Paare Ahuriri-Leach 10) Q1 MT Joseph Te Maari 17) Dialektric 34 (Israel Kerisome 6.45pm: Manu Tu v Lytton High School. 7.25pm: GBHS B v Big Baller Brand. 12-2, Q2 14-12, Q3 20-17. 8) Q1 CL 15-6, Q2 30-13, Q3 56-19. 7.45pm: Ngati Porou v Dem Air Ballers. 8.15pm: Massive Marauders v Bumbles. THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY SUDOKU Monday, August 31, 2020 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 45; Chris Tucker, 49; Zack Ward, 50; Richard Gere, 71. Happy Birthday: SUDOKU is a logic puzzle made You'll discover new ways to interact with people you love and those who share your interests. A positive change will be a step toward personal up of 81 squares on a 9x9 grid. freedom and a new beginning. Finding solutions will be your thing, and To solve the puzzle, each row, setting new standards geared toward a better lifestyle will result in substantial column and 3x3 grid within the stability and security. Make physical improvements, and love your priorities. larger grid must end up containing Your numbers are 8, 17, 21, 23, 30, 32, 45. each number from 1 to 9, and ARIES (March 21-April 19): each number can only appear Take your time, dig deep, get the facts and make decisions based on veriied once in a row, column or box. information, not what someone leads you to believe. Separate your business and personal lives to avoid confusion and interference. Protect against A sudoku grid has a single illness, arguments and injury. 4 stars unique solution, which can be TAURUS (April 20-May 20): reached without using guesswork. Stick to your plan, regardless of what others do. Personal gain is apparent if SOlUTiOn in nexT pUblicATiOn. you are diligent in using your knowledge, experience and skills to get ahead. A physical change will boost your morale and attract compliments. Romance is favored. 2 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for the positive in every situation you face, and you'll ind a way to take care of your responsibilities and have time left to enjoy doing something that DOUBLE CROSSWORD No 11,080 makes you happy. Refuse to let anyone put unfair demands on you. 5 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): CRYPTIC CLUES You may not like change, but it's time to make adjustments that will encourage you to keep up with technology and economic trends. Don't ight ACROSS DOWN the inevitable; go with the low, and be happy with the results. Romance is favored. 3 stars 1. Rickety restraint put on 1. Disprove awful brute (5) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): sheep (10) 2. Alarming on the Keep moving forward. Looking back will cause confusion and uncertainty. 7. Root of 1 down (5) edge (8) Focus on what you can do, and live in the moment. Refuse to let anyone 3. Owns a number - so compromise your health and well-being. Tunnel vision will be required if you 8. Suitable footwear for want to excel. 3 stars one who can’t keep his hurry! (6) 4. The first murderer is VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): feet? (7) Take a break from your schedule. The change will spark your imagination able to take one in (4) 10. He’s a follower, and and encourage you to make adjustments to the way you live. Focus on what 5. Bird gets friend up with makes you happy and how best to incorporate memorable moments into your doesn’t let go (8) flying apparatus (7) daily routine. 3 stars 11. Make a circular call? (4) 6. Looking intently at the LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 13. Creature with partly leading player, at night, Personal improvement is favored. Change situations that are unsuitable or laminated back (6) causing stress. Refuse to let anyone bully you into something you don't want perhaps (10) to do. Call the shots, and make your thoughts and your needs known. Do 15. Doctor gets long letters 9. Rely on a guitar badly what's best for you. 5 stars from the Far East (6) as a matter of habit (10) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 17. Time for detail (4) 12. 100 taking examinations Stick to your original plan, regardless of the emotional backlash you get from find competition (8) others. You are responsible for your happiness, so do whatever it takes to 18. What he says goes - on do what's in your best interest. Romance is in the stars. Live life your way. 2 paper (8) 14. Nice tax collection isn’t accurate (7) stars 21. Gave a quick look and SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): 16. The virtue of this fellow Live and learn. Take on a physical challenge that will pump you up and slid off (7) is domesticity (6) 22. A fattening drink? (5) encourage you to get involved in something you ind serviceable and SOLUTIONS TO 19. A prickle from the rewarding. Learn from your mistakes and experiences, and you will ind a Quick Crossword answers 23. Craftsman puts single north (5) path that gratiies you. 4 stars PUZZLE 11,079 mother and boy on the 20. An image for one to CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): QUICK also fit the large grid street (10) study (4) Pay less attention to what's already happened and more attention to the Across: 6 General; 7 Ready; 9 best way to move forward. Concentrate on home improvements, lowering Gap; 10 Essential; 12 your overhead and doing whatever it takes to feel inancially comfortable. A Aristocracy; 15 Precipitate; 17 QUICK CLUES renewed respect develops with someone you love. 3 stars Merciless; 19 Dye; 21 Sloth; 22 ACROSS DOWN AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Garland. Refuse to let your emotions take over. Look at situations from a logical Down: 1 Delay; 2 Yet; 3 Mass; 4 1. Of trade (10) 1. Small farm (5) perspective, and you will understand situations you face with clarity. You Dexterity; 5 Advance; 8 Devout; can't change others, but you can make decisions and changes that suit your 11 Precocity; 13 Supply; 14 7. Coral isle (5) 2. Feign illness (8) 3. Rubber (6) needs. 3 stars Orderly; 16 Dying; 18 Stay; 20 8. Zulu spear (7) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Sly. 10. Meant (8) 4. Throw (4) CRYPTIC Lend a helping hand, and you will make new connections. An unusual 11. Record (4) 5. Fishing (7) partnership will turn out to be helpful as well as entertaining. Love and Across: 6 Fireman; 7 Amend; 9 6. Handle (10) Bid; 10 Tell tales; 12 Take by 13. Invisible (6) romance are in the stars, and a change of pace is heading your way. 3 stars 9. Concomitant Birthday Baby: storm; 15 The other day; 17 15. Bloated (6) Petroleum; 19 Rum; 21 Cloak; (10) You are productive, fussy and organized. You are resourceful and ambitious. 22 Airport. 17. Roguish (4) 12. Supersede (8) Down: 1 Digit; 2 Pen; 3 Date; 4 18. Grumble (8) 14. Division (7) STAR RATINGS Impartial; 5 In tears; 8 Player; 11 FIVE STARS: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold. Major road; 13 Exhale; 14 21. Exalted (7) 16. Abhor (6) FOUR STARS: You can pretty much do as you please. It’s a good time to start new projects. Chiefly; 16 Curry; 18 Unit; 20 22. Boxing ring (5) 19. In front (5) THREE STARS: If you focus your efforts, you will reach your goals. Apt. TWO STARS: You can accomplish a lot, but don’t rely on others for help. 23. Concerned (10) 20. Measure (4) ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts. Work behind the scenes or read a good book. The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 SPORT 29 Gisborne Club Darts Association results INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS from Tuesday 101, 100 (5); S Hohipa (P3 S1 T7) 140 (3), 125, (P0 S0 T5) 133, 125, 123, 121, 100; B Reeves Collier (P0 S0 T0); M Nepe (P0 S0 T2) 140, 114. 180s: Joe Kiri (2NZ Kings), Hunter Eyles (2NZ 100 (3); M Price (P3 S1 T1) 125; J Love (P3 S1 T7) (P0 S1 T1) 140; K Waikawa (P0 S0 T4) 121, 120, Cossy (2) 6 Cossy 6-Shooters 9: S Nisbett (P3 Kings), Wayne Morrell (Roseland), S Lascelles 140 (2), 100st, 100 (4). E Thomas (P0 S1 T5), 140 100 (2); V Ngaau (P0 S0 T2) 138, 100; C Waikawa S1 T7) 130, 123, 111, 100 (4); J Witika (P3 S0 T1) (Roseland), Christina Aspalter (2NZ Wahine Toa), (2), 120, 100 (2); L Cook (P0 S0 T5) 123, 112, 100 (P2 S0 T5) 140 (2), 100 (3); C Tamihana (P2 S1 100; A Wildbore (P1 S0 T2) 101, 100; M Vette (P1 Destiny Barbarich (2NZ Wahine Toa), Walter Whaitiri (3); O Pohio (P0 S0 T6) 140st, 140, 121st, 100 (3); T1) 125. M Evans (P2 S1 T9) 135, 125, 100st, 100 S0 T1) 121; K Farmer (P1 S0 T1) 100; L Vette (P1 (Roseland Say My Name), Tristan Reeves (RSA R Te Pou (P0 S0 T0); K Pewhairangi (P0 S0 T0); H (6); P Ellingham (P2 S0 T1) 100; S Gooch (P2 S1 S0 T1) 101. R Moore (P2 S0 T1) 100; T O’Neill (P2 Outlaws), Chris Giddens (2NZ Tao TCL). Pewhairangi (P0 S0 T1) 100. T2) 115,100; I Te Ahorangi (P2 S1 T3) 100 (3); R S1 T9) 136, 126f, 125, 120, 100 (5); R Edwards (P1 Highest start (140): Tyson Eyles, Kayne 2NZ Tao Vikings 4 Roseland 11: A Pohio (P1 McDonald (P3 S1 T7) 125, 121st, 121, 100 (4); K S1 T4) 135, 100 (3); M Bain (P1 S1 T3) 121, 100 (2); Arahanga (2NZ Kings), Ora Pohio (2NZ 3), Thao S1 T6) 140 (2), 121, 100st (2), 100; T Campbell- Larby (P3 S0 T5) 140 (2), 125, 123, 121. G Higgins (P1 S1 T5) 140, 121, 100st, 100 (2); C Duncan (Say My Name), Walter Whaitiri (Roseland Ratapu (P1 S0 T4) 140, 125, 100 (2); A Kaiwai (P0 2NZ Rebels 5 RSA Outlaws 10: M Hughes (P1 Watson (P1 S1 T2) 140, 100. Say My Name), Webster Lewis (Roseland Say S1 T2) 174, 100st; F Waihape (P0 S0 T0); T Irwin S1 T6) 140st, 100st, 100 (4); C Reiri (P1 S0 T8) 129, Byes: RSA Stallions, 2NZ Rebels Wahine Purotu. My Name), Dudley Reeves, Renata Leach (RSA (P1 S0 T2) 122, 100; J Nepe (P1 S0 T3) 133st, 133 113, 100 (6); L Barbarich (P1 S0 T7) 125st, 100st, Outlaws), Mike Hughes (2NZ Rebels). (2). M Jones (P3 S0 T8) 121, 120, 100st, 100 (5); 100 (5); J Noanoa (P1 S1 T8) 140 (3), 100 (5); L Draw for TUESDAY — Highest finish (144): Jury Reedy (Cossy Done & F Moreland (P3 S1 T4) 140, 100 (3); K Morrell (P3 Kaa (P1 S0 T2) 100 (2); G Vaotuua (P1 S0 T6) 140, Eleven weeks, September 1 to November 10 Dusted). S0 T1) 140; W Morrell (P3 S1 T5) 180, 100 (4); J 100st, 100 (4). D Reeves (P2 S0 T7) 140st, 140, 2NZEF: 2NZ Rebels v 2NZ Tao TCL, 2NZ Kings Most tons (13): Jono Griffiths, Toby Ratapu (RSA Kingsbeer (P1 S1 T2) 100st, 100; S Lascelles (P1 S1 127, 100 (4); T Reeves (P2 S1 T4) 180, 140, 100 (2); v Roseland Dilligaf, 2NZ MMXX v RSA xFMO, 2NZ Men of Mayhem). T9) 180, 140 (2), 135, 127, 100 (4). R Leach (P3 S1 T7) 140st, 140, 125, 102f, 100st (2), Rebels Wahine Toa v RSA (1), 2NZ Rebels Wahine 2NZ Wahine Toa 10 2NZ Valkyries 5: T Aspalter 100; R Mason (P3 S0 T6) 140, 100 (5); E Reeves P1 Purotu v 2NZ (3). TEAM RESULTS (P1 S1 T7) 180, 134, 100st, 100 (4); N Fraider (P1 S1 T5) 140, 100 (4); S Reeves (P1 S1 T11) 140, 125, Cosmopolitan Club: Cossy Done & Dusted (P = pairs won. S = singles won. T = total tons) S1 T1) 100; S Barbarich (P1 S1 T1) 121; D Barbarich 121 (2), 100 (7). v Roseland Say My Name, Cossy PHL 2 v 2NZ 2NZ Kings 5 RSA Men of Mayhem 10: K (P1 S1 T2) 180, 100; T Kiri (P2 S1 T4) 101, 100st, RSA (1) 1 Roseland Dilligaf 14: J Kelleher Vikings. Arahanga (P1 S1 T9) 140st (2), 140, 135, 125, 120, 100 (2); C Whaitiri (P2 S1 T7) 140, 125 (2), 121, 100 (P0 S0 T0); P Kelleher (P0 S0 T2) 140, 100; K Roseland: Roseland v RSA Outlaws. 100st, 100 (2); J Kiri (P1 S0 T6) 180, 140 (2), 100 (3). A Campbell-Ratapu (P2 S0 T0); J Campbell- Beauchamp (P0 S0 T2) 125, 111; A Shields (P0 S0 RSA: RSA Men on Mayhem v Cossy Cory’s (3); H Eyles (P1 S0 T6) 180, 140 (2), 135, 100 (2); I Ratapu (P2 S0 T1) 132; S Eyles (P3 S0 T1) 100; K T2) 100 (2); M Hooper (P0 S1 T1) 100st; J Hohepa 6-Shooters, RSA Stallions 2NZ Valkyries. Eyles (P1 S0 T5) 124f, 100st, 100 (3); T Eyles (P1 S1 Hawea (P3 S0 T3) 100 (3); S Lewis (P0 S0 T2) 140, (P0 S0 T1) 140. A Cross (P3 S1 T5) 140, 100 Bye: Cossy Spandangles, Cossy Double T8) 140st, 140, 135, 134 (2), 122, 121 (2); C Kiri (P1 100; M Waihape (P0 S0 T1) 130. (4); M McDonald (P3 S1 T4) 120, 114, 100 (2); P Seekers. S0 T6) 135, 123, 100st (2), 100 (2). J Griffiths (P3 S0 Roseland Say My Name 14 Cossy Double Archbold (P3 S1 T7) 140, 133, 125, 100st, 100 (3); A T13) 180, 140 (2), 136, 116, 100st (3), 100f, 100 (4); Seekers 1: T Duncan (P3 S1 T5) 140st, 125, 100st Campbell (P3 S1 T0); R Pomana (P3 S0 T1) 100; N Grading — Packs will be left at clubs tomorrow to M Leach (P3 S1 T9) 140 (2), 123, 121, 100st (2), 100 (2), 100; C Lewis (P3 S0 T6) 121 (2), 105, 100st, Monika (P3 S1 T8) 121, 100st, 100f, 100 (5). be picked up or handed to club delegate. (3); H Brown (P2 S1 T8) 140 (2), 114, 100st (2), 100 100 (2); W Whaitiri (P3 S1 T7) 180, 140st (2), 100st, 2NZ Tao TCL 14 2NZ MMXX 1: P Waihi (P3 S1 Anyone with queries is asked to get in touch with (3); T Ratapu (P2 S1 T13) 140 (2), 137, 125, 121, 100 (3); Tui Duncan (P3 S1 T4) 140, 121, 100 (2); T2) 121, 100; C McKean (P3 S0 T1) 105; C Giddens club delegate or GCDA committee. 118, 100 (7); L Tamihana (P1 S0 T5) 100st, 100 (4); A W Lewis (P3 S1 T7) 140st, 100st, 100 (5); D Nepe (P3 S1 T9) 180, 140, 138st, 135, 125, 121st, Delegates — 2NZEF: Syn Barbarich. Cossy: Gary Curtis (P1 S1 T10) 177, 140 (2), 125, 121st, 100 (5). (P3 S1 T2) 124, 100. L Grenfall (P0 S1 T1) 135; P 100st, 100 (2); B Pokai-Giddens (P3 S1 T2) 100 Harding. Roseland: Wayne Morrell. RSA: Juanita Cossy Done & Dusted 14 2NZ (3) 1: M Reedy Murphy (P0 S0 T0) S Deedman (P0 S0 T2) 140, 125; (2); A Tangira (P3 S1 T5) 140, 100st (2), 100 (2); K Reeves. (P3 S0 T5) 100st, 100 (4); Matt Reedy (P3 S1 T11) K Harding (P0 S0 T1) 101; L Low (P0 S0 T0). Namana (P3 S1 T1) 114. Frank (P0 S0 T0); C Nepe Home team captains are reminded to drop both 140 (2), 100 (9); J Reedy (P3 S1 T8) 144f, 140, RSA xFMo 4 Cossy Spandangles 11: N Reeves (P0 S1 T2) 133, 100; K Nepe (P0 S0 T1) 121; A results sheets off to 2NZEF after games. Chance to close in Supercars rivalry TENNIS 2016 US Open champion. simmering away For some, the marquee no-shows MOTORSPORT last year’s Sunday race in THE US Open is bracing have devalued the tournament. for a perfect storm of protests, Townsville. The rivals were In the last 16 US Opens, THE 12-second pause said pandemic and a brush with the battling for second position Federer, Nadal and Wawrinka it all. remnants of Hurricane Laura when they collided. have won 10 titles. Holden’s David Reynolds as grand slam tennis makes a McLaughlin confronted That leaves Novak Djokovic, a clearly hasn’t forgotten about tortured return from a Covid-19 Reynolds at the Penrite three-time winner and five-time last year’s tense run-in with shutdown without spectators and Racing garage after the race, runner-up, as the man to beat. Ford flyer Scott McLaughlin in many top players on Monday. in which both drivers finished There is no one in the men’s Townsville. The coronavirus had already outside the top-10, and was draw close to Djokovic’s pedigree. As Supercars drivers left its mark on the August clearly unhappy with the Adding to his favourite status is prepare for the first race in 31-to-September 13 tournament, incident. the sizzling form the Serb enjoyed north Queensland since the forcing players into a quarantined The feud between the pair before the Covid-19 shutdown. He infamous 2019 clash, the bubble and fans out of the Billie has been bubbling away won the two events he played — Reynolds-McLaughlin rivalry Jean King National Tennis since, but it is McLaughlin the Australian Open and Dubai is on everyone’s mind. Centre. who is having the last laugh. Championship. When asked if he had There was, however, no The DJR Penske ace won Djokovic had been hesitant to settle a score with two- protection from protests over all three races in Darwin last to commit to the US Open but, time defending champion social injustice spreading across weekend to extend his lead in served up a glorious chance to McLaughlin, the Erebus star the sporting spectrum, with the championship standings add to his 17 grand slam titles didn’t respond immediately women’s 2018 champion Naomi over Red Bull Holden veteran and close in on Nadal, second before making his thoughts Osaka quitting the Western and Jamie Whincup. NOVAK DJOKOVIC on 19 behind all-time leader clear. Southern Open following the There seems to be no Federer with 20, this was not an “Scott, when he was police shooting of Jacob Blake, a monolithic symbol to racial stopping McLaughlin’s opportunity he could pass up. questioned by the media, he black man, in Wisconsin. equality named after the black Mustang as he powers “It is definitely strange not to did admit to moving so he did Osaka said on Wednesday she civil rights advocate, may not be towards a third-straight title. have Federer and Nadal, at least sort of admit (fault), he just would not contest her semifinal at the grandest stage in tennis but The closer battle is the one of them,” Djokovic said. wouldn’t admit it to himself,” the US Open tune-up event being the sport’s biggest and rowdiest teams championship, with “They will be missed, without a Reynolds said. played at Flushing Meadows, venue will remain as empty as McLaughlin’s Shell V-Power doubt because they are who they “I’ve got many scores to joining a boycott by other athletes the shuttered Broadway theatres just ahead of Whincup and are, legends of our sport. settle with many of the drivers. across the United Sates. during Flushing Meadows Shane van Gisbergen with “But with Federer and Nadal “It depends on where you But she backtracked on fortnight. Red Bull. and Wawrinka not coming to are on the track and what Thursday and said she would play Rafael Nadal will not be in Today’s 39-lap race in the tournament, every other top you’re fighting for is when you a rescheduled semi to bring more New York to defend his title and Townsville gets under way player is here. dish it out.” attention to a movement that neither will five-time champion at 3.40pm (local time), “So I don’t make a significant McLaughlin hit out at should also benefit from the US Roger Federer, who is recovering with two races at the same difference in terms of whether this Reynolds for a “desperado” Open spotlight. from knee surgery, nor his Swiss distance tomorrow afternoon grand slam should be considered move in the opening lap of completing the round. — AAP Arthur Ashe Stadium, a compatriot Stan Wawrinka, the as a grand slam.” — AAP Turanganui a Kiwa Darts Association results A Grade Rangihuna-Atkins 180, 140st, 140 (3), 138, 100st 125st, 123 (2), 121, 105, 100st, 100 (15); S Kirikino TEAM RESULTS INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS (3), 100 (7); C Kaio 140 (3), 135st, 133 (2), 123st, 140 (2), 136, 124, 123, 120st, 101, 100 (7). Aotea 9 Knights 12: S LauLau 125, 100; J 180s: Te Kotahi Kaio (Assassins) 4, Warren 123, 121 (3), 111, 100 (8); H Ratapu 40, 125, 121, Smith 101f, 101, 100 (8); R Te Kira 121, 105, 100; Coe (Tigers) 2, Willie Edwards (Tigers) 2, Glen 104, 100st, 100; J White 171, 140st, 140 (5), 125 (2), B Grade A Cashmore 140, 125, 117, 100 (8); K White 140, Rangihuna-Atkins (Assassins), Tracey Te Kira 101st, 100st (5), 100 (11); S Henry 100st (2), 100 INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS 121, 120, 100st, 100 (6); L Edwards 126, 108st, 100; (Pounamu) 2. (7); W Coe 180 (2), 160st, 135, 125st, 125, 124, 120, Highest start, men (121): Arthur Kerisome V Mackey 140 (2), 121, 100 (8); A Kerisome 123, Highest start (180): Te Kotahi Kaio (Assassins). 115, 100st (3), 100 (5); W Edwards 180 (2), 140, (Knights). 121st, 100st, 100 (2). Highest double start (160): Warren Coe (Tigers). 125, 100st, 100 (9). Highest start, women (140): Eraka Kirikino Hummingbirds 7 Aroha 14: R Davis 152, 125, Highest finish (140): Tahuna Irwin (Falcons). Pounamu 4 Falcons 17: T Te Kira 180 (2), 140 (Hummingbirds). 124, 100 (5); E Kirikino 140st, 121; D Wharehinga Most tons (32): Tahuna Irwin (Falcons). (2), 123, 121, 100st (3), 100 (8); M Awatere 140 (5), Highest finish, men (117): Anaru Cashmore 113, 100; C Woods 102, 100; M Kaio 100st, 100; T Most tons, women (13): Mihi Awatere 125 (2), 121, 100 (5); C Te Moni 145, 140, 121, 101 (Aotea). Kauika 140, 120, 115, 100st (3), 100 (5); S Tupene (Pounamu). (2), 100st, 100; M Gibbs 125 108st, 103, 100 (7); T Highest score, women (152): Rachael Davis 120 (2), 100st (2), 100 (3); K Hartley 125, 100; R Irwin 140st, 140fin, 140 (7), 123, 121 (2), 120 (2), (Hummingbirds). Kahaki 100; R Te Kira 100 (3). TEAM RESULTS 116fin, 115, 101, 100st (3), 100 (12); J Ngarangione Most tons, men (11): Victor Mackey (Knights), Draw for TUESDAY — Assassins 9 Tigers 12: T Kaio 180st, 180 (3), 145, 140 (4), 125st, 125 (2), 121 (2), 115st, 100st Anaru Cashmore (Aotea). A Grade: Falcons v Assassins, Pounamu v Tigers. 140 (7), 135, 125, 119, 101, 100st (2), 100 (10); G (3), 100f, 100 (11); H Ngarangione 140 (4), 135, 126, Most tons, women (11): Tiana Kauika (Aroha). B Grade: Aotea v Aroha, Knights v Hummingbirds. 30 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 SBW set for Roosters return in Canberra RUGBY LEAGUE that was still the working plan with finish without each of those stars is even start while Crichton has been out injured. Williams likely to play in the nation’s more impressive. Suddenly, the Roosters could have an SONNY Bill Williams is set to play his capital. Boyd Cordner got through his return embarrassment of riches again in their first NRL game in almost six years next The 35-year-old could also headline a from concussion unscathed, while Daniel back row with Cordner back and once week, still on track to run out for the cavalcade or returning stars, with Luke Tupou also scored on his come back from Crichton and Williams are firing. Sydney Roosters against Canberra. Keary (ribs), Angus Crichton (knee) a syndesmosis injury. “Often you’ll bring guys on and give Williams hasn’t played in the NRL and Mitchell Aubusson (wrist) all some James Tedesco also scored one try and them 10 or 15 minutes,” Robinson said. since the 2014 finals - 2164 days ago chance of playing. had a hand in five others, just a week “Sitili went through that and then it’s — but has had a brief stint back in the “I think so, but we’ll have to get going after Robinson challenged him to stand about time to stand up and play minutes sport with Toronto in the English Super next week,” Robinson said. up during the Roosters’ injury crisis. and start to dominate the game a bit League this year. “The plan is to get him out there but But it was the performance of their more. The dual-code superstar has been back we’ll assess that Monday or Tuesday. lesser-known stars that stood out. “People wouldn’t realise it but he training with the Roosters for a fortnight, “But the plan is there with guys to get Sitili Tupouniua was immense in was really disappointed. We had a long with coach Trent Robinson having them back out there as well. Angus, Aubo, the best game of his career so far, with discussion during the week about how he long identified the Raiders clash as his Luke.” the second-rower scoring two tries and played that. comeback. That the Roosters were able to setting up another with a damaging run. “He adjusted that tonight in some areas And fresh off last night’s 58-12 complete their 46-point flogging of After missing out on playing last year’s and then he gets his rewards. He’s a flogging of Brisbane, Robinson confirmed Brisbane and edge closer to a top-four finals, Tupouniua has only been asked to physical, quite a dynamic player.” — AAP Overseas football leagues could be blueprint for rugby COMMENT by Jack Malcolm They overcame those odds in fairytale fashion to win the trophy. Imagine if we THE Super Rugby Aotearoa had a system that allowed for something championship proved once and for all like that in rugby. that there’s too much rugby. Last year Tasman Mako won the Mitre The adage that “less is more” was 10 Cup. They played well and deserved highlighted with an increased appetite the trophy, but there is nothing further for a smaller condensed season that was for the team to achieve. easier to follow. Less than 15 years ago, they were I can’t remember the last time a almost relegated from the NPC, and had EXEMPLARY CONDUCT: West Tigers playmaker Benji Marshall is being held up by regular-season fixture got the crowds to battle back from money troubles and a Cronulla coach John Morris as an example of a player who has faced adversity and that we saw week in, week out for Super string of poor performances. responded in a positive way. NZ Herald file picture Rugby Aotearoa. Why did the Tasman model have such In 2019 there were 106 Super Rugby great success? Because they promoted matches, 76 Mitre 10 Cup games, a path to professionalism for their best and — for the All Blacks — the Rugby players. Moylan could benefit Championship and the World Cup. There was a clear pathway for those at It’s an information overload that’s the top of their game to progress. increasingly hard to keep up with. The development started early and The Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing promised those who could prove challenges with Rugby Australia themselves in the Makos the opportunity from Johnson’s injury not wanting to play ball give us an to play for a Super Rugby team. opportunity to overhaul the system. But with nine of the current Mako RUGBY LEAGUE game he needs to work on,” Morris said. We should copy the format of football in squad also in the Crusaders, why stop “He’s had three games there, that by England and Europe. there? A GROIN injury to Cronulla star his own standards, haven’t been good In the UK, teams fight over promotion Why isn’t the Mako team being Shaun Johnson could hand the axed Matt enough. and relegation, and above that there’s promoted to play with the “big boys”? Moylan a reprieve for today’s NRL game “He’s had another interrupted sort of the Champions League, in which the best They certainly have the depth and against North Queensland. year and that’s affected his confidence. club teams compete to find the best in experience to be competitive. Moylan was a surprise omission from “His body hasn’t quite allowed him to Europe. The system funnels the best players the Sharks’ side to face the Cowboys at play how he would like to play. Super Rugby Aotearoa should act as into the big cities and ignores the Jubilee Stadium, left on an extended “I just need to make a stand for what a platform to imitate this, finding the possibility that talent can be nurtured in bench and outside the 17. we need to do in defence and Moys had a top teams in the country to play in a the regions. Johnson was due to return to couple of mishaps last week.” competition against the best clubs from The Heartland and NPC competitions Cronulla’s line-up after missing last Morris suggested the former around the world to promote the game shouldn’t just be a fishing pond for the week’s 38-12 loss to ladder-leaders New South Wales State of Origin globally. professional teams. Penrith. representative could learn from some of Teams in lower national divisions Nowhere is this more evident than on But the New Zealand international rugby league’s greats in how to deal with should have the opportunity to be the East Coast. re-injured his groin at training and was the blow. promoted into the next league if they Young players are scouted early yesterday ruled out of taking on the “All players face adversity throughout perform, giving them the opportunity for and cherry-picked to move out of town 14th-placed Cowboys. their career,” Morris said. growth, development and more significant and progress their career. There is no The eighth-placed Sharks have “I look at other key players across the sponsorships. opportunity to turn professional in replaced Johnson in the squad with NRL who have been put out this year; The rise of Leicester City and Jamie Poverty Bay, so they look elsewhere. rookie halfback Braydon Trindall, but the Benji Marshall’s a really good case in Vardy in the English Premier League It would require a lot of work and more experienced Moylan could be slotted point. is proof that “minor” teams can be negotiation as players currently represent back in for the game. “He got put out of the team and put his competitive against the giants of the multiple teams. Still, there has to be a Earlier yesterday, before Johnson’s hand up for what he needed to work on, game. solution that promotes local rugby while injury was confirmed, Cronulla coach was really positive in the background. Leicester went from a second-tier title maintaining the quality of play at the John Morris said he needed to take “He’s come back in and playing good in 2013-14 to being champions of England highest level. a “stand” on out-of-sorts 29-year-old footy. in 2015-16. It is possible and now is the perfect Moylan. “I know Moylan will do that; it’s just Bookmakers had them as 5000-1 opportunity in these uncertain times to “‘Moys has a few clear parts of his how he responds to it.” — AAP outsiders at the start of the season. rebuild from the base up. Pasifika team ideal for Super Rugby says new coach RUGBY whether it would be run by national unions or a “We can’t have a professional competition strength side in the last Rugby World Cup cycle private group. in Samoa; we have to look outside (so) having and ended up having to beat Germany to qualify. NEW Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is Mapusua, who was appointed this month, told Samoan players in a professional competition, They only beat Russia at the global showpiece crossing his fingers that talk of a Pasifika team Reuters this week that one of his key messages as close to home as they can be is massive in in Japan and were a far cry from the level of in Super Rugby comes to fruition as he says it to the selection panel was to increase the local terms of preparation and improving the national performances that have seen them beat Tier One would enhance local player development and player pool and focus on improving pathways to side. nations like Wales, Australia and Scotland. improve the national team’s performances. the national team. “They will be playing in one of the toughest, if To get to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Samoa New Zealand Rugby have said they were keen “Development on the island is massive for not the toughest, competition in the world.” must beat Tonga in a two-legged playoff for the for a Pasifika side to join a new Super Rugby me,” he said from Dunedin. The 40-year-old former midfield back is the fourth Oceania spot — New Zealand, Australia competition but have yet to make any concrete “That’s a big part of the foundation of the fourth head coach in the past four years at and Fiji have already qualified — or face another decision on where the team would be based or national team. Samoa, who struggled to consistently field a full- qualifier against an Asian side. — AAP The Gisborne Herald • Saturday, August 29, 2020 SPORT 31 Ben Stokes at home with his father by Patrick McKendry, NZ Herald travelled and from that they professional sportsman and he was discovered I had a couple of drilling that into me as I started to GERARD Stokes, the former tumors on my brain as well,” make a career in cricket.” Kiwis rugby league player and Stokes said. Ben also said his dad’s illness father of England cricket star Ben, “So, basically brain cancer. How had given him a new perspective has revealed he is battling brain that came about nobody knows but on suffering, adding that he now cancer. obviously I’ve had a few bangs on pushed himself a lot harder on the Ben Stokes arrived back in my head through my life so that’s cricket field. New Zealand this week to be probably contributed to it.” He said his innings of 120 with his seriously ill dad, and Stokes, a well-known against South Africa in Port is in managed isolation due to Canterbury league identity, Elizabeth, a few weeks after his coronavirus safeguards. He left the coached professionally in England dad’s emergency surgery, was England squad during the recent for a decade before returning hugely emotional. Pakistan series to be with his home seven years ago. Once back As has become traditional, he family. in Christchurch, the qualified recently celebrated a century “I didn’t sleep for a week and builder and a man notorious for against the West Indies in my head wasn’t really in it,” Ben his toughness led a large team Manchester with a three-finger Stokes told the Weekend Herald. who worked with inmates at salute, a tribute to Ged, who “Leaving (the team) was the Rolleston Prison, a role which dislocated a finger during his right choice from a mental point of he says taught him a great deal league days and requested an view.” about empathising with those less amputation in order to get back on In an interview with the fortunate. the field quicker. Weekend Herald at his Ben, 29, one of the world’s best “His reputation sort of speaks Christchurch home, Gerard Stokes, all-rounders, was just 12 when he for itself,” Ben said. “You speak to 64, revealed he was diagnosed left Christchurch with his parents anyone who knows him, played with the illness in January on his to live in the north of England; a with him or worked with him, return to Christchurch from South journey that put him on the path they’d all say the same thing. Most Africa. He, wife Deb and eldest son to cricketing stardom. people acquire a softer side with James were there to watch Ben Against New Zealand at Lord’s age and sometimes with dad that represent England in four tests last year, he played a key role in has been quite weird to see. against the Proteas. England’s dramatic World Cup “What he’s going through has Stokes senior was admitted to final match, which was won on brought that side out as well — we hospital in Johannesburg ahead countback by the home side. But all knew he had it, he just didn’t of the Boxing Day test due to a he acknowledged that his dad, show it that often.” brain bleed for which he required known as Ged, plotted a path in James, Ben’s brother, said of surgery. It was reported at the a different and no less significant his dad: “He has never taken a time as a “serious illness”. Further way. backwards step in life and never WITH FAMILY: England’s Ben Stokes bowls during the first test tests on his return to New Zealand “He was tough (on me). But as I lost his sense of humour, even against Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester on August 7. revealed cancer. got older I realised it was all for a when life threw him a few curve Stokes arrived in New Zealand this week to be with his father, “They had to assess how I reason. He knew I wanted to be a balls.” Ged, who is seriously ill. Picture by Lee Smith/Pool via AP Start your journey to success eit.ac.nz | 0800 22 55 348 Fit study around your work, home and whanau - achieve a qualiication in only a few months. 30782-03 29 Aug, 2020 NOON TODAY GISBORNE TIDE MOVEMENT M E WEATHER FOR TOMORROW T Sunday Monday R Aug 30 Aug 31 SE S am 369noon 369pm am 369noon 369pm 18 Tauranga Hicks Bay 33 0 17 Te Puke 35 22

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He had a quiet, yet persistent, After three games, his legs voice telling him: “Not yet, Dad. were “a bit sore” . Don’t hang your boots up until “The next day I basically did we’ve had a game together.” nothing.” Last Saturday, Cory Thomson Year 10 student Cory is also — who turned 15 at the end in the Gisborne Boys’ High of last month — realised his School Junior A team coached ambition. He played alongside by Dave Watson with help his father, Thistle stalwart from Marty Ryan. They play player and coach, and Gisborne every Wednesday afternoon City national league player against other high school teams. Grant Thomson. But Cory also Next week they will compete played two other games on the in the Super 8 junior football same day. tournament in Palmerston North Gisborne football is blessed from Wednesday to Friday. with numerous father-son Football plays a big part in combos, either in the same team Cory’s life; has done ever since or opposing one another. Grant took him along to Watson The difference here is that Park aged five or six — with Grant Thomson had both hips little-size-10 Adidas boots replaced by titanium substitutes “because Dad loved Adidas” — to over 20 years ago . . . he was 35. play for Mangapapa School. For most of the time since then Cory has thought about taking he has been shuffling around his football as far as he can. He local football fields, showing wants to find out whether that’s the skill that made him an achievable. early crowd favourite and the How will he do that? defensive nous that served him By training a lot, and playing well at the top level of domestic AN AMBITION REALISED: Cory (left) and Grant Thomson in their Thistle Vintage shirts, with a football, a lot, he says. club football. in the backyard of their home. Last Saturday they realised Cory’s ambition to play in the same team His favourite position? Lately, though, the together, over 20 years after Grant had both hips replaced. Picture by Paul Rickard Wing, centre midfield, striker. combination of advancing age Anywhere but at the back. — Grant turns 57 on Tuesday was “OK”, and the paperwork scored the first goal of the game, to Thistle training on Thursday And will he be OK with his — and occasional hip discomfort was done. coming in at the far post and nights this year. It’s definitely father retiring now that they’ve have made him think about First he had to play his leaping to head in a right-wing helped my game.” played together? hanging up his boots. College Super League (under- cross. Cory’s day was not over yet. Maybe after one more year. Cory was not a fan of the idea. 16) game for Ray White Wainui He added another, drifting While he was waiting to go back Grant Thomson said Saturday “I kept hassling him to keep Sharks against Columbus inside from his left-flank on the field for Vintage, Thistle was perfectly set up for Cory . . . playing until I could play Cafe United at Nelson Park position and making a near-post Reserves’ Reece Brew came the chance for father and son to alongside him,” he said. on Saturday morning . . . 35 run, taking a touch and scoring looking for substitutes for the play in the same side, two games Then last week, Thistle minutes each way starting at with a left-footed finish. Eastern League 1 game against on the No.1 pitch, and the first Vintage coach David Raggett 8.15. He scored two goals and Father and son had two shifts clubmates Thistle Massive, division match between two thought he would be short of was subbed two minutes from each, coming off after about 30 and suggested it would be good Thistle teams. players for the match against the end of a 3-0 win. minutes and going on again for for Cory to get a feel for the “I have hardly played this Campion College at Childers Then he was at Childers Road about the last half hour. atmosphere of the development year,” Grant said. Road Reserve. Reserve for his first ever senior “It was very enjoyable,” Cory side. “But I definitely wanted to Grant Thomson plays for game. Kick-off was at 12.30pm said. With Vintage well on the way play that one.” Draggnett Thistle Vintage, a on the No.1 ground, and he and “Just being able to play to a 7-1 win against Campion, team of predominantly older his father started the game alongside a lot of skilful players, Cory came off early to get ready •฀Cory’s฀mother,฀Pip฀Thomson฀ footballers, most of whom have together . . . the realisation and Dad being one of them . . . it for his next match, also on the (nee Jeune), was also a well- played at a level that required of something Cory had been was very different from playing No.1 ground. He and his father performed footballer, playing for travel outside Gisborne. hassling him about “for two or with guys my own age. had been on the field together a many years as a goalkeeper at So when Raggett asked Cory three years”. “I sort of knew the players, total of around 60 minutes. representative level and being if he wanted to play, the answer It got even better when Cory though. 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