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100 COASTIES: Coastal communities like are being asked to raise their voices about climate change by filling in a survey to help inform the work of the Climate Change Commission He Pou a Rangi. Picture by Liam Clayton

‘Raise voices, not sea level’ Coastal communities urged to contribute to Climate Change Commission survey by Matai O’Connor vulnerable rohe (areas) that will face throughout Tairawhiti pushing the Crown has recognised 14 customary flooding by the sea and sea-level rise,” survey out in a mixed media approach. marine title areas within nga rohe moana GETTING coastal Maori communities Climate Change Commission deputy Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou chair o nga hapu o Ngati Porou. to share their thoughts on climate change chair Lisa Tumahai said. Selwyn Parata is encouraging Ngati “Our takutai moana is the heartbeat is the goal of a campaign launched by the “We are encouraging , hapu, iwi Porou whanau, hapu and iwi to complete of our communities. We are coastal Climate Change Commission He Pou a and hapori (communities) to use our the 100coastievoices survey and provide people, which is why many of our marae Rangi on Monday. rohe surveys as tools to get their people their feedback to the CCC. are located close to the moana. The The commission launched the new engaged in the campaign,” she said. “The biggest long-term threat to our negative impact of climate change on te online campaign, 100coastievoices.net, In Tairawhiti people will travel to the environment is global warming caused by ao will have a big impact on our people, to activate coastal Maori communities to East Coast to take the survey to those human-made emissions of carbon dioxide. especially with rising sea levels.” “raise their voices, not the sea level”. in remote coastal areas — places where Erosion will continue to worsen, affecting Speaking at the national rollout of The campaign aims to encourage 100 — there might not be internet coverage. our whenua and our ability to farm the survey yesterday, Ms Tumahai said, or more — “coasties” to provide feedback The commission is also working with sustainably. “Hopefully what we are doing is creating on the Climate Change Commission’s the Uawa community, Area Earlier in February Te Runanganui o awareness about these issues for our recently released draft report on School and local iwi to get the word out Ngati Porou welcomed the announcement whanau, hapu and iwi,” Ms Tumahai addressing climate change. about the survey. from the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi said. “Our focus is to reach some of the most People will be on the ground Negotiations Andrew Little that the CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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THE TRI MUST GO ON

READY, STEADY, EAT SPAGHETTI . . . GO!: The Gisborne edition of the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon was cancelled due to Covid-19-related issues but that did not stop several local schools from taking part in alternative events. Racing into the water at the Olympic Pools Complex yesterday at the start of the Te Kura Re Rua o Waikirikiri DIY TRYathlon, which also involved students from Motu School are Katalaya Wanoa, Tuia Kennedy-Hogan and Ace Winitana- Nepia (all of Waikirikiri) and Patrick Trafford and Harry Newman (of Motu). Waikirikiri students had been involved in a dedicated training programme for the Weet-Bix TRYathlon. School also held a DIY TRYathlon. STORY ON PAGE 4 Pictures by Paul Rickard and Liam Clayton

PEDAL POWER: Holly Boyle pushes the pedals at the Mangapapa School TRYathlon.

AROUND THE OUTSIDE: Like a barefooted Zola Budd, Layla Whaanga about to zip past Rosie Hallgarth at the Mangapapa School TRYathlon.

HELMET ON AND SHE’S READY TO GO: Evie Starck prepares for the cycle section of the Mangapapa School TRYathlon. YOU CAN DO IT: MAN ON A MISSION: Kauri READY TO RIDE: Zion Noanoa Whareretimana Nepia Kennedy-Hogan (Waikirikiri) is (Motu School) aboput to start the (Waikirikiri) pounds it out on fully focused on the job ahead as cycle leg of the Waikirikiri school the leg of the Waikirikiri DIY he finishes the swim leg of the TRYathlon. TRYathlon at Churchill Park. DIY TRYathlon at the Olympic Pools Complex.

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THE fire that destroyed two flats in a block of units in London Street on Monday night was probably caused by heat from a hydroponic cannabis growing operation. The blaze destroyed the interior of two of the four residential units and caused extensive heat and smoke damage in the other two. An estimated 16 people lived in the units and now have to find somewhere else to live. Police detectives and a specialist fire investigator probed the fire scene yesterday to establish the cause. “It started in a bedroom in one of the ground floor units,” said Detective Sergeant John Love. “There was nothing suspicious about it. It started accidentally. “But we have linked the cause to heat from a small hydroponic cannabis-growing operation we found in a downstairs bedroom.” A 34-year-old man who lived in that unit, along with three other people, has been arrested and charged with cultivating cannabis. “He will appear in the Court next week,” Det Sgt Love said. “People carrying out that sort of cannabis production need to be aware of what can go wrong. “In this case the outcome could have been even more disastrous for the other people living in that housing unit complex.” All those living in the complex got out safely but lost almost everything they owned, as well as their homes. Victim Support have been working with the CAUSE ESTABLISHED: The fire that destroyed two units and damaged two others in a block of flats in London Street displaced people, in what police describe as a was caused by heat from a small hydroponic cannabis operation. A man has been charged. quite a big job. Picture by Rebecca Grunwell

Local Maori input ‘vital’ to inform Accused went into bathroom commission work FROM PAGE 1 to ‘check on hip problems’ A Ngai Tahu and a coastie herself, she is backing the campaign to ensure the A MAN accused of sexual offending hospital. evidence towards the allegations was from benefits of climate action are shared against his 16-year-old niece told police he She claimed her uncle followed her the complainant. The jury would need to across society. sometimes went into a bathroom while she to her bedroom after she had showered, decide how reliable it was when assessed “Climate policies must not further was bathing or showering but not for any simulated sex by rubbing himself up alongside the evidence of three defence compound historical grievances for unlawful purpose. against her, removed her towel, and raped witnesses. Maori. It is vital that Maori provide input The girl had been having hip problems her. The defence claims the complainant into our first draft report of advice to the and he was simply checking on her, the The remaining charges represent made up the allegations to free herself Government.” man said in a police evidential DVD numerous other times her uncle allegedly from the rules and restrictions her Anyone from the public can make interview, shown to a jury in Gisborne touched her indecently — almost daily, aunt and uncle imposed in response to a submission during the formal District Court yesterday. sometimes when her aunt was home but her truanting and lying to them. (The consultation period, using haveyoursay. The interview was the final part of the unaware, the complainant said. Some of complainant rejected this when it was put climatecommission.govt.nz. The Crown’s case, after which the accused the offending was while she was in the to her earlier.) consultation runs through to March 14. elected to call witnesses in his defence. bathroom. There was no lock on that door. Her bad behaviour culminated in an Information from the survey will be The man, in his 30s, cannot be named Police put the allegations to the man incident in which police had to locate her, correlated and turned into a submission due to automatic suppression of the during his voluntary DVD interview. Mr Maynard said. She was found with a that will inform the commission on the identities of complainants in sexual cases. Told he was accused of walking in man she met online, who was about twice work they are doing. He has pleaded not guilty to a charge on her in the shower and indecently her age. “We may gather information that of sexual violation by rape and nine assaulting her there, the man said, “My Her aunt and uncle grounded her, took identifies additional things we need to counts of indecent assault — six of God! No, I did not do that”. away her phone, and forbade her from add in our advice to the Minister. It may them representative of multiple similar However, he recalled once taking her a seeing the man again. also give us information that we can use incidents. towel and “about twice” going to “check on The following week she made these to guide the commission,” Tumahai said. The offences allegedly occurred over her” because she was having hip problems. allegations to a counsellor, who had her People will be on the ground five months during 2018, when the The accused said each of those times was immediately removed from her aunt and throughout Tairawhiti pushing the survey complainant, then 16, was in her aunt and at his niece’s request. (The complainant uncle’s care, Mr Maynard said. out in a mixed media approach. uncle’s care. refuted this in earlier cross-examination.) The complainant’s aunt — the first of The commission’s recently released The complainant claimed the offending Asked if he thought it was wrong for the defence witnesses — began giving her report sets three new targets — a 2 began soon after she moved in. him to go into the bathroom, the man said, evidence yesterday. percent reduction on 2018 greenhouse gas She could pinpoint the first incident “Well yes, I stopped and went, ‘What the She said there was no opportunity emissions by 2025, 17 percent by 2030, because it was when her stepfather had hell?’ but at the time it looked important for the first incident to have happened. and 36 percent by 2035. arrived to take her out for lunch, but ‘cos she was complaining about her sore Contrary to her niece’s evidence, she “The advice we are providing to accidentally locked his keys in his car. hips . . .” was at home when the complainant’s Government considers how people must He went to get spare keys from a He denied ever touching his niece, stepfather locked his keys in his car (as be supported through what will be big friend’s house nearby, during which time saying, “I would just go in there and check supported by his evidence for the Crown). changes to our coastie way of life,” said she went into her uncle’s bedroom — on her and then leave”. Other people also dropped in, the witness Tumahai. where he was sleeping after shift work — Asked about the alleged rape incident, said. Carried out over the past year, the to tell him about the debacle. the man said, “I did not do that and yes Her husband was uncomfortable being research shows it is possible to drastically She was sitting on his bed when he put my wife was in hospital at the time but I alone with their niece, the aunt said. reduce greenhouse gas emissions and his hands down her pants and rubbed did not do that”. While she was in hospital, arrangements address climate change. her genitals. He stopped when he heard “. . . All I was worried about was my wife were made to avoid it. There was no “It is important that Maori coastal her stepfather return, the complainant in hospital and pretty much that was it opportunity for the alleged rape incident communities have their voice heard,” says alleged. really.” to have happened any time that day and Mrs Tumahai. She was also able to date the last About that time his niece started having he stayed elsewhere that night. “We recognise that working with Maori incident (marked by the two other mood swings, showed attitude, and always She had never seen her husband behave authorities to give effect to the Treaty singular indecency charges and the wanted to get her own way, the man said. inappropriately towards their niece, the partnership is key to taking immediate sexual violation charge) as it coincided Opening the defence case, counsel aunt said. and decisive action on climate change.” with a weekend her aunt was admitted to Leighvi Maynard said the only direct Judge Warren Cathcart is presiding. 4 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021

FAMILY NOTICES Deaths HERBISON, Deaths Joy Dorothy (nee Henderson). – Have shoes, will run Suddenly, in hospital, on WAIMOTU, Wiremu 21 February 2021, aged Damien (Nox). — On February 21, 2021, 74 years. Much loved peacefully, at home. wife of the late Doug. Donation helps Waikirikiri kids in ‘Plan B’ triathlon Loved son of Patricia Much loved Mum of James and the late Paul. and the late Rua. Loved by Jack Malcolm partner, brother, uncle, Honorary Grandmother grand-uncle, nephew, to Edward, Beatrice and Patrick. Loved twin JUST before starting the Weet- and cousin. Bix TRYathlon, 42 Waikirikiri school Nox will be lying at sister of John. Loved sister to Gordon, Rex, students were surprised with a new pair 24 Glasgow Crescent of running shoes as part of a donated this evening. Stuart and Neale and His funeral service the late Desmond and transition kit for the race. will be held at Glasgow Lorraine. The shoes were donated, along with Crescent at 11am on A service to celebrate a towel and drink bottle, from Haier Thursday 25 February, Joy’s life will be held on Appliances, a national platinum sponsor followed by interment Saturday 27th February, of the event. They also paid the entry at Huria Cemetery, at Hamilton Park fees for the students from Waikirikiri. Hiruharama. Crematorium Chapel, Waikirikiri sports coordinator Albie 395 Morrinsville Rd, Nepia said it was about “eliminating - Evans Funeral Hamilton at 2pm. Services Ltd FDANZ All communication to the barriers” to entry, and without the www.evansfuneral.co.nz the Herbison Family, C/- support participation numbers for the PO Box 4449 Hamilton school would be in the single digits. 3247. He has been helping tamariki prepare Deaths for the TRYathlon, training three times a week before school. ROFE, Valerie An average of over 25 children Clarice. — Passed attended each session, with 54 in away on 21.2.2021, total participating across the training aged 92. Loving wife of programme. the late John. Loving When Nepia heard the announcement mother and mother-in- that the event was cancelled because law of Jos and John staff from couldn’t travel, he Adams, Marilyn Butler, said there had already been talks about and Jacqui and Steve running their own “makeshift” event. Taylor. Adored Nana “There was a lot of organisation just and Grand-Nana to all Monumental in case Covid affected things. Last year her grandchildren and Masons great-grandchildren. taught me you have to have a plan B and The funeral service a plan C. Now it’s paid off. will be held at Evans STONEHAVEN “The tamariki have put in so Chapel, Ormond Road, for much effort training and preparing at 11am on Thursday for the TRYathlon. While they were 25th February, followed Funerals disappointed the event was cancelled, by interment at Taru- and they’re looking forward to the ‘TRY heru Lawn Cemetery. Memorials DIY’.” Passionate about helping kids in his - Evans Funeral 601 Nelson Road Service Ltd FDANZ community get active, Nepia created www.evansfuneral.co.nz Ph 867 1800 the Waroa programme. It runs every morning from 6am when the older kids arrive at training before helping the younger ones who start at 7am, ending with a free breakfast to help “set them Rutene up for the day”. SWIM LEG DONE: Kaaliah Kennedy-Hogan (left) and Arianna Kepunga-Tamarama He said whanau and several students from Waikirikiri School put their training to good use at yesterday’s replacement who have moved on to high school also triathlon. It was the day of the Weetbix TRYathlon, which was called off at the last come to train in the mornings. minute due to the Covid-19 outbreak in Auckland. Rd lane “When I first started obesity was a big Picture by Liam Clayton problem, it was about one in five kids. . . now it’s two percent.” -Covid-19 times, we felt like our MKids a big pakipaki to whanau for having our closures ■ Mangapapa School had 60 students were continually missing out on events MKids all organised for the event. who were still able to “have a go” within and opportunities, and ultimately we “Also, a big shout out to Mrs Fiona their Mangapapa version of the Weetbix didn’t want to have them disappointed Donnelly, our senior school assistant resume TRYathlon. and missing out again. principal, for having the vision, Principal Paul Sadler said as a school “It was great to see so many of our manaakitanga and commitment to make they felt gutted for their students MKids (Mangapapa kids) enjoying their this event happen. TRAFFIC jams can be expected this missing out. triathlon experience — lots of smiles, “With her drive, and the support of week as major stormwater pipe works “The Weet-bix TRYathlon is such an determination and effort shown by all. other staff and whanau, our MKids resume on Rutene Road. amazing event and experience. In these “A big thanks to everyone involved and didn’t miss out again.” Stormwater pipes across Rutene Road are being upgraded from Nos 125 to 126 next to the kindergarten tomorrow and Friday. Date set for A one-way traffic system will be in Arson attack on log truck cab place between Harris and Maki streets. “Our contractors have nearly update on finished this phase of the Rutene Road by Murray Robertson Stormwater Upgrade Project, and late this week they will instal a concrete pipe FIRE gutted the cab of a log truck parked Olympic Pool across Rutene Road which means we’ll alongside State Highway 35 near the Sponge need to partly close the road,” Neville Bay corner last night. AN update on the Olympic West four waters infrastructure manager, Police have confirmed the fire was started Pools Complex redevelopment will said. deliberately. be presented at the Sustainable “If you’re a resident of Rutene Road Firefighters and police were called to the Tairawhiti meeting on March 18. between Harris and Maki streets, you scene at around 11pm. Gisborne district councillor Pat will be best to plan ahead for all your “The fire started in the area of the Seymour asked for an update during travel on those days,”he said. passenger’s seat in the cab,” a senior firefighter an operations committee meeting. The work is weather-dependent and said. She noted “the opportunities group” the council will advise the public of any “The vehicle’s lights were on when we who want changes to the design of the delays. arrived but there was no one with the vehicle.” 50-metre pool had been given until “We thank the public for their patience The truck cab was burnt out in the blaze. last November to find the additional and ask that they plan ahead and take “We have completed our scene and forensic DELIBERATE: The driving compartment funding required. an alternative route to avoid delays,” Mr examinations and can confirm the fire was an of a parked log truck was burnt out The group want to widen the pool West said. arson,” said Detective Sergeant John Love. last night alongside State Highway and have a moveable floor to make Alternative routes are available Police want to hear from anyone who saw 35 near the Sponge Bay corner. it suitable for more water sports, either through Hinaki Street by turning the incident last night, or who may have Picture by Paul Rickard including world surf lifesaving to Harris Street (coming from town) noticed suspicious behaviour around the championship pool events. or Hinaki Street (coming from Kaiti/ vehicle before the fire started. People with information can call the Gisborne District Council chief Wainui); or Wainui Road (SH35) by “There was quite a bit of traffic in that area Gisborne police station direct, use the 105 executive Nedine Thatcher Swann said turning to either Harris Street or Maki last night at around the time the fire started, number or go through the Crimestoppers the council had been working with Street. and we hope to get information about it.” number 0800 555 111. the group and an update would be presented to councillors on March 18. The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 NEWS 5

A “NANNY STATE” charge for being annoying, the cost of ditching a stray log in the ocean, a fee for keeping “beers”, or the annual Cut fees here, invoice on your 20-year-old septic tank. These are some of the Gisborne District Council fees and charges you might not know about. Alice Angeloni reports. pay more there

AS it does annually, a report on “fees and charges” recently came before the council’s finance and performance committee. Councillors heeded their local democratic duties, passing on concerns of constituents and raising some of their own. Some charges were divisive, like a burial fee for stillborns, which some councillors were adamant they could not support. Others, like an administration fee for keeping “animals, beers or poultry” and clarified as a typo, elicited a few laughs. Where councillors were keen to cut fees, they had the word of chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann reminding them that cut here and “it gets spread somewhere else”. 1. BEING ANNOYING

A $62 charge for “causing annoyance” in public raised a few eyebrows. It’s aimed at reckless people playing “any game” or using “skating devices”, cycles or motorised scooters who might “intimidate, cause ‘I CHRISTEN YOU KAITIAKI’: Mayor Rehette Stoltz performs the traditional annoyance or inconvenience” in a public place. “christening” for the harbourmaster Sonny Ali’s new boat. Kaitiaki was a But as Cr Andy Cranston said, “I think it’s kind topic of discussion when an annual fees and charges report came before of nanny-state-ish to say that no person shall Gisborne District Council’s finance and performance committee. Council staff play any game which causes annoyance. are recommending the harbourmaster charge for various services including “Who’s going to determine that?” retrieval of the odd log which drops into the harbour. Dog registration was Mrs Thatcher Swann recalled it came about also a hot topic of conversation as there was a proposal to increase the in a by-law in 2015 and it was about targeting registration fee. Boat picture by Liam Clayton, dog picture supplied skaters “downtown” after complaints from retailers. “Whether that gets enforced is another proposed to increase from $111.25 to $120. any decisions, she said. unjust. If we need to recoup those costs, do question. I would suggest that it would cause This is more than the rate of inflation but a it when the consent is lodged. Don’t attach more harm in terms of the ones that would staff report says fees needed to increase to something that simply sits there forever unless cover costs. 5. AN OLD RESOURCE be required to pay that from a social outcome CONSENT we genuinely are spending 20 minutes, an hour perspective, and perhaps it’s time to reconsider Mayor Stoltz said she often dealt with (on it).” that by-law,” she said. complaints about dogs in which “responsible Mrs Thatcher Swann said a report came before dog owners” often approached to ask whether An annual “administration” fee of $110 was councillors on the administration fee in February introduced on resource consents a year ago. 2. HARBOURMASTER’S fees could be shifted to those dog owners who 2018. “create the problem”. The invoice was sent out to 10,000 consent At that time the council was only collecting 1 BOAT TIME “Also farmers come and see me and talk holders last year and the fee this year is percent of cost recovery for consent activities. about their 12 or 15 farm dogs that never come proposed to increase to $113. Councillors decided a 25 percent cost GISBORNE’S harbourmaster was the only one into town . . . and there’s still quite a substantial Many of the councillors sitting around the recovery would be appropriate and implemented in the country without a boat. But that changed fee there.” table had been billed and they passed on words a fixed charge because it was easier to with the launch of the $111,000 vessel Kaitiaki in Registration for rural dogs is about half of the of feathers ruffled by the new fee. administer. December. fee for urban dogs. “It caused a lot of consternation,” Cr Bill “If there is unease around the table that It means there’s now scope for the “Do we shed that cost to people who create Burdett said. that’s not appropriate for today’s time then harbourmaster to charge for services. the issue, which is probably easier said than Cr Sandra Faulkner asked if they had proven my suggestion would be we go back to the The paper outlined a few activities the done. . .” she said. they needed the administration fee. work that had been done previously, we bring harbourmaster might charge for but a point on “It really does not sit comfortably that a all the information to the table and we have “log retrieval” prompted the liveliest discussion. 4. BURYING A consent that has sat (under) normal office a discussion and debate and deliberate as to Sometimes a forestry log was dropped in the overheads, and never been actioned all year, whether or not that needs to change.” harbour while ships were being loaded, staff STILLBORN CHILD costs $110,” she said. said. This could be a navigational hazard, and it Environmental services and protection director was the council’s responsibility to make sure the THE burial fee for a stillborn child in Gisborne Helen Montgomery — in response to concerns 6. KEEPING “BEERS” port was clear of such hazards. is proposed to increase from $72 to $74. raised by Cr Kerry Worsnop — said the consents Picking up logs used to be contracted out but Cr Tony Robinson said it was a difficult didn’t “just sit there”. GETTING the council’s approval to keep now the harbourmaster has a boat, he can do it subject to raise but he was “really surprised” “Each one of those resource consents needs “animals, beers or poultry” is proposed to himself. they charged for the burial of a stillborn child. to be looked at every year. The $110 is about an increase to $110. What caused a stir among councillors was “I think it’s just really repugnant, actually.” hour of admin time. It’s the little things that become comical in hearing that stray logs were “usually” towed out He acknowledged there was a service involved “Most of those are remote monitoring so they a finance and performance meeting, with Cr of the harbour and ditched at sea. but said $74 was “nothing in the scheme” of the require some form of feedback from the person Shannon Dowsing chuckling as he pointed it out, “As a boat owner, I shudder when I hear council’s budget, especially compared to what who has them,” she said. saying they were “very much undercharging” if that logs just get towed out and let go in the someone was going through when burying a Cr Worsnop said there was “no way” council they in fact meant “bears”. ocean. I would hate that to be reported,” Cr Terry stillborn child. staff were spending 10,000 hours annually on the Staff clarified it should read “bees”. Sheldrake said. “The fact they’ve got to pay a fee for it — it’s 10,000 consents. Mayor Rehette Stoltz said she would take it up such a small fee that we should just absorb that “There’s no way that one hour of our staff ■ Cr Dowsing asked to signal their with the port chief executive and board. somewhere else,” he said. administration time is committed to somebody’s intention to further discuss charges Council staff have proposed $350 an hour Mrs Thatcher Swann said there was still a level culvert that went in 10 years ago. relating to dog registration, the annual for the harbourmaster and boat charge, with of service required with the burial of a stillborn “I’ve had people say to me that if they’d known resource consent fee and stillborn burial discounts for longer periods. child. the $1200 resource consent that they got to put charges. When it came to log-dropping, they would try “Ultimately you can determine whether you in that culvert was going to incur a $110 fee Most fees and charges are proposed to to find out who was responsible and pursue them would like that charge reduced and if it is every year, they wouldn’t have done it. increase by the rate of inflation of to cover costs. reduced, it gets spread somewhere else.” “They would have just risked someone catch 2.2 percent, with the exception of a few. Mayor Stoltz asked where they would draw the them, knowing full well that no one would ever The report on fees and charges was line. catch them because who’s going to stomp adopted and will go to the community for 3. REGISTERING YOUR HOUND “It breaks our heart to think of someone through your property. consultation in March. having to bury their unborn child or their under “Those of us who have been sent loads of New fees and charges will take effect THE registration fee for a standard dog is 12 child,” but they needed data before making emails about it know that people see it as very on July 1. 6 NATIONAL NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 No need to change BRIEFS Tyre shop targeted in break-in — Christchurch tyre shop workers have been left frustrated after a thug smashed their way in and started a fire in the kitchen early this morning. alert levels: officials Windows were smashed, apparently with a brick, to gain entry to Premium Tyres & Auto on Linwood Avenue at around 6am. The fire alarm went off and Fire and Emergency Three new cases linked to NZ responded. Soon after, police were alerted to reports of a burglary after a security alarm sounded. by Amelia Wade, NZ Herald “A person had entered the property and there was a fire in the office area,” a police AUCKLAND — Two siblings of the spokeswoman said. Papatoetoe schoolgirl who tested positive “There is no indication at this stage of what, if for Covid-19 yesterday were last night anything, was taken. Police remain on the scene.” also confirmed as Covid-19 cases. A spokesman for the Premium Tyres & Auto also One is a recent school-leaver who said it doesn’t appear that anything was taken in works at Kmart Botany, which is now a the break-in. location of interest. Thirty-one staff are He said it was hard to say how much damage considered close contacts and have been has been caused. told to isolate and get tested. “The kitchen is looking pretty black,” he said. Director General of Health Dr Ashley “Just another day at the office.” — NZ Herald Bloomfield is issuing a fresh alert about irregular symptoms linked to the new Chch begins virus vaccinations UK Covid variant that has surfaced in CHRISTCHURCH — The first Covid-19 vaccine in the community this year. Christchurch will be given today. He told TVNZ two cases of the UK Border workers at Christchurch International Covid variant, including one of the cases Airport will be vaccinated at midday. announced last week, have reported The national vaccine roll out began on Saturday. muscle aches and lethargy, with none of It’s expected to take two to three weeks to the usual respiratory symptoms linked to vaccinate border workers including cleaners, Covid infections like coughing and sore nurses, security staff, customs and border throat. officials, airline staff, hotel workers and all their He said people should not be quick to household contacts. dismiss their pain, saying it could point CAUTION URGED: Director General of Health Dr has issued a Healthcare, essential workers and those most at to Covid. risk will follow in the second quarter of the year. Bloomfield and Prime Minister Jacinda fresh alert about irregular symptoms of the new Covid variant, including muscle aches and loss of smell without a sore throat and cough. NZ Herald picture Dr Nikki Turner, director of the Immunisation Ardern have both said this morning Advisory Centre, said it is likely the public would there was not yet any need for any visit a vaccination site or clinic, which each DHB change in alert levels. whose positive test was confirmed first Earlier, Covid-19 Response Minister was setting up in its region. Bloomfield told Newstalk ZB’s Mike yesterday afternoon was not a classmate said even if yesterday’s The New Zealand Herald understands people will Hosking that genome sequencing of the Year 9 student announced on case was uncovered before Cabinet’s need to book before turning up but details are still overnight had shown the same strain Valentine’s Day, but a Year 10 student. alert level decision on Monday, it would to be ironed out. — NZ Herald of virus as the first student who tested Authorities were now keen on not have been enough to prevent a move positive for Covid-19 at Papatoetoe High understanding how they may have come to Alert Level 1 because at that point Collins pulls Bridges into line School. into contact — either in a corridor or the perimeter of the outbreak was still — National leader Judith Collins “Our genome sequencing results bathroom, for example. considered well contained. has pulled senior MP into line over in from overnight show a very direct Prime Minister told Some experts believe the situation his “wokester” attack-line on Police Commissioner link back to cases A and B, so that’s ZM the teenager who worked at Kmart is low risk but warn it is possible the Andrew Coster. reassuring that we’re not dealing with Botany had been folding clothes, among current cluster could keep bubbling away She has made it “very clear” to Bridges that his a different line of transmission here,” other small tasks, during her shifts on for days, or even weeks, given the virus’ comments should be directed at Police Minister Bloomfield said. Friday and Saturday. long incubation period. Poto Williams and not at Coster — New Zealand’s There was no reason to raise alert “They were doing things like folding Yesterday’s initial case, a Papatoetoe top police official. levels in Auckland, he said. clothes, doing a bit of the click-and- High School student known as Case I, “I’ve made it very clear that our focus is on those “We had a really good discussion about collect work. has not been at school. They are a casual- who actually set the rules and the agenda and that this last night. I had a formal discussion “So they weren’t a cashier, but we are plus contact of the initial Papatoetoe is the minister,” she told RNZ this morning. with my chief science being very cautious.” High School case and had been advised Bridges told media yesterday that Coster was not adviser and director of She told RNZ that to self-isolate and get tested. fit for the job of Police Commissioner as he was public health and we Good testing and isolation authorities were The teenage sibling, known as Case putting “being nice” ahead of applying the laws. didn’t see any reason was the key to getting constantly reviewing J, recently finished school and has been He called him a “wokester commissioner” — to go up alert levels,” alert levels, but working at Kmart Botany, the Ministry through this latest outbreak. essentially implying that Coster was too politically Bloomfield said. acknowledged that of Health said. correct and wanted to ensure he was not offending Good testing and there is no need for Case J was at work last Friday and anyone with his decisions. isolation was the key a shift at this stage, Saturday between 4pm and 10pm. Kmart Bridges first made the comments on Twitter last to getting through this latest outbreak, given all the community cases were Botany is regarded as a location of week, saying Coster’s “softly, softly” approach he said. linked. interest. would lead to more gang and gun violence. He said authorities were not taking “We know exactly where it’s come from “Thirty-one staff at Kmart have The problem with a politician, such as Bridges, any chances with this latest set of cases; — it’s linked to the cases we have had at already been identified as close contacts attacking a public servant, is that Coster is unable putting the family into quarantine and the school,” she told RNZ. and are isolating and being provided to properly defend himself as he’s not allowed to being “very precautionary” with health She said if there is ever new with public health advice.” comment on political matters, such as this. alerts issued to affected Kmart and information, officials always take “a fresh In a statement, Kmart said: “. . . Collins said this morning that she has made it customers of a vape store. look” at whether there is a need to move the health and safety of our team and clear to Bridges that National “does not attack It was being treated very similarly to alert level settings. customers is our highest priority and we commissioners”. this year’s earlier outbreak involving “Here, though, this is a case where — can confirm that we were alerted this She said Bridges’ position was “certainly not” a Northland woman who had left the given we had asked everyone to be tested afternoon to a team member who has the position of the National Party — “he’s not the Pullman Hotel. That had been contained, — there was every expectation we could returned a positive result for Covid-19 at police spokesperson”. preventing a large-scale outbreak. find additional cases. the Kmart Botany store.” He is, however, the party’s Justice spokesperson. Bloomfield did not think the family “We are relying on people following Dark Vapes in East Tamaki has also But Collins argued that Bridges was only at the centre of the latest case were through on the guidance and the been added to the ministry’s locations of reflecting the frustrations of front-line police. deliberately trying to evade authorities instructions that we give.” interest for the newest case. Those issues, she claimed, include the but nonetheless it was “frustrating” Asked whether we went down the alert People who visited Dark Vapes in East Government promising more police officers but that contact tracers hadn’t been able to levels too fast, Ardern said no. Tamaki on Friday (February 19) between then not following through on recruitment. speak to the family and ensure they were She said when it was announced 2.30pm and 4pm and Saturday (February This comes, she said, at a time when gang tested for 10 days. Auckland would be going down to Alert 20) between 7pm and 8.30pm are being numbers continue to increase. “We will be doing some doorknocking Level 2, an exception was made — considered as casual-plus contacts and According to numbers from the Police Minister over these next coming days with any members of the Papatoetoe High School should stay home and get a test. — obtained by National through written questions of these students who don’t have their community. Dark Vapes owner Rakibul Howlader — gang membership in Wellington increased by second test, just to make sure.” As all were dubbed to be casual said he was the only person in his 51 percent in 2020 and has almost doubled since Anyone who was at Kmart Botany contacts, they were instructed to get Springs Road store at the time the Labour came to office. last Friday (February 19) and Saturday home and get tested. infected customer visited both times so The figures show there are now almost 1000 (February 20), between 3.30pm and “Unfortunately, in this case, that was currently isolating. patched gang members living in the capital. 10.30pm, is considered a “casual-plus” guidance (and) instruction wasn’t “I was serving the customer so I have “The fact they are gaining a significant foothold contact and must stay home and get followed.” to go into isolation . . . it is a bit of a in Wellington is extremely troubling.” tested today. Ardern said a “leave payment” was shock but it has been five days already In a press release, she made it clear National was And every one of the 1400 students available for any employee who has been and I’m fine and I haven’t got any blaming “the Labour Government” for what she and 150 staff at Papatoetoe High School instructed to be tested or to stay at home symptoms or anything.” called a “soft approach to crime”. is being told to isolate and get re-tested until they are tested for Covid. He had only learned that his East “If Labour doesn’t stop sitting on its hands, gang despite the initial case not attending It is understood officials were last Tamaki store was a location of interest harm will increase in every suburb of New Zealand school yesterday. night working to establish whether the yesterday afternoon, but would be as quickly as the methamphetamine trade has. It’s Bloomfield told RNZ the student cluster was still considered contained. organising a thorough clean, he said. time to take action.” — NZ Herald The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 NATIONAL NEWS 7 Principal urging students to unite by Julia Gabel, NZ Herald a big hit.” Couillault said he could not explain AUCKLAND — Some Papatoetoe High why the last 11 students “were a bit slow” School students have made the “conscious in getting tested as it could have been a choice” not to get tested and instead stay myriad of reasons. at home and self-isolate. “There’s all manner of reasons why Principal Vaughan Couillault told the people do or don’t comply with requests AM Show that students who had opted like that. not to get tested need to inform the school “In some cases it’s a conscious choice what they are doing and if they’re staying and they are choosing to isolate for that at home, “stay at home”. 14-day period. Couillault was now hopeful his school “For some, a cellphone number has could return to normal this week after changed or something like that. We have three new cases emerged yesterday, one of got quite a dynamic contact list in our which was a student from the school. community and often there’s a lot of SCHOOL CLOSED AGAIN: Students The remaining two were siblings of the change that we’re not notified about.” and staff from Papatoetoe High School student, it was announced yesterday. He said he would urge all students to are having to be retested after another The schoolgirl was identified as a co-operate with health authorities and get student tested positive for Covid-19. casual plus contact of the first student tested. NZ Herald pictures at Papatoetoe High who tested positive, “Moving forward that is what we are who was linked to the Valentine’s Day asking for. If you haven’t co-operated he said he had the best job in the world. outbreak but had not returned to the up until now and made the conscious “There was a real sense of community, school and had been isolating at home. decision to self-isolate, that’s all good, but and a little bit of anxiety, but quiet Dr Ashley Bloomfield told the AM Show we need to know what’s happening. If confidence that we will get through the student wasn’t in the same class as you’re being asked to stay home and self it, that there is light at the end of the the original case so the infection must isolate then stay at home and isolate until tunnel.”’ have occurred while passing in a hallway you have got that test done.” Staff and students and the people they or some other area of the school. By the time the school testing centre live with have been told to stay at home When asked whether he would prefer closed yesterday, close to 700 people had and isolate until that staff member or the school just to shut for two weeks, been through. student returns a negative test. Couillault said that wasn’t an option as Couillault told The New Zealand Once that person returns a negative that would mean losing 20 percent of the Herald yesterday how proud he was test, the unit can then return to normal school term. of his staff who handed out water, and daily life. “I would probably prefer if everyone music teachers who put on an impromptu Couillault said parents were staying got tested and we got stuck into school concert for those waiting in line. home from work and siblings that go to learning within 48 hours,” he told the AM He also praised the students who other schools also kept away from the Show. stayed late to get their test done. classroom. “I don’t want to lose 14 days’ worth of “It’s epic. Students at 3.15pm were “I would suggest that for many families, learning. I can take another couple of able to leave if they needed to or wanted that’s incredibly burdensome and that days but another 14 days, that’s really to, but a whole lot of kids stayed in the they are doing it tough,” he said. hard to catch up on. queue,” he said. There are 1400 students at the school “That’s 20 percent of the term, that’s Asked if he was proud of the students, which equates to around 800-900 families.

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by Liu Chen, RNZ was functioning then and he could have cancelled the call. WHANGAREI — The skipper of a “The key messages for all boaties are, yacht who put out a mayday call last take two waterproof ways to call for week failed to cancel it after reaching help and if you believe your life is in calmer seas, but Maritime New Zealand danger, you should not hesitate to make a won’t take action against him. Mayday call — delay can be fatal,” it said The yacht, Tribe, made a distress call in a statement. on Wednesday evening off the east coast “Another vital piece of equipment of the Coromandel Peninsula, sparking a recommended by Maritime NZ is a major search and rescue operation in the distress beacon, which when activated wrong place. notifies Rescue Coordination Centre New Maritime New Zealand said in eight Zealand of your distress via a global metre swells, with night falling, the satellite system, and the beacon can be skipper radioed that homed onto. his yacht was taking “In this case, the on water and was If you make a Mayday skipper did not seem to sinking. sufficiently understand “He gave coordinates call‘ and the situation the distress channel, as well as he could,” changes for the better, then VHF channel 16, which Maritime NZ said in a make another radio call to is monitored 24/7 by statement. Maritime NZ’s Maritime “He had a hand-held cancel the Mayday Radio Service. Maritime VHF radio attached —Maritime’ NZ NZ has discussed this to his clothing but with him. after the broken “If you make a communications with Maritime Radio, he Mayday call and the situation changes for could no longer use his radio or listen to the better, then make another radio call it. to cancel the Mayday. You will be thanked “He was under high stress, in a very for the cancellation — no one will be noisy environment, single-handedly critical or angry.” struggling to manage his yacht and Maritime NZ said if people activated keep his inexperienced crew member a beacon and were no longer in danger, safe in the heavy seas, strong wind, and they should make sure they leave the increasing darkness. He did not hear any beacon on until they are contacted by of the radio messages to him and the rescuers. If they turned it off, Maritime broadcasts to all vessels in the search NZ will know where the beacon was area.” activated, but have no way of knowing After he made the Mayday call, he was whether those in distress have moved or able to sail north using the motor, and what has happened. after several hours reached calmer seas. In this case, the skipper of Tribe had a Tribe was eventually discovered in Bream distress beacon but didn’t activate it or it Bay, a few miles out of Whangarei. Both would have started a second search based people on board were safe. on the location of the beacon, according to Maritime NZ said the skipper’s radio Maritime NZ.

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by Conan Young, RNZ PUTTING PRESSURE CHRISTCHURCH — The charitable trust ON GOVERNMENT: most notable for helping to raise $11.4 Green MPs Chloe million following the mosque attacks is in Swarbrick and hot water over its finances. Elizabeth Kerekere A review ordered by the Christchurch were among those City Council criticised the Christchurch delivering the petition Foundation over a lack of transparency in yesterday urging a ban its financial reporting, and for incurring high on conversion therapy. costs. NZ Herald picture Established in 2017, the foundation paid for its day-to-day operations through a $600,000 a year council grant, something the council had promised to continue doing until 2023, when it expected it to be self-funding. Wanting to know how it was tracking towards meeting this goal, the council asked accountants Deloitte to review it, including comparing it to similar trusts. The results did not make encouraging reading. Stripping out the millions raised following ‘Protect us and mean it’ the mosque attacks, in order to provide a valid comparison, for every dollar the foundation raised, it incurred 56 cents in costs. Conversion therapy survivors call for bill without religious exemptions Compare that to the Auckland Foundation’s costs of 22 cents for every by Sophie Trigger, NZ Herald Christchurch to share their something that needed fixing.” people to cause harm. dollar raised or Momentum Waikato at 40 experience of conversion They said if the bill included “For people whose faith cents. WELLINGTON — therapy and said it was religious exemptions, it would — their spirituality and City councillor Yani Johanson said that Survivors of conversion healing to see so many people not provide protection for the their religion — is core to was a real concern. therapy shared their stories backing a ban. rainbow community. who they are, it should not “You would expect at the start an outside Parliament yesterday “It’s amazing to see and “Protect us and mean it. have to compete with their organisation would incur some higher costs. and called for a bill banning incredibly healing to see so To everyone who is currently sexuality and gender, or But I think what is disappointing is we have the practice to include no many people in support.” undergoing conversion getting acceptance within not seen the partnership and collaboration religious exemptions. “I’m here to share my therapy, please keep their whanau, or within their with other organisations in the city to pay for The survivors spoke before story in the hopes that it breathing. church and community.” the operational costs.” a petition calling for urgency helps other people feel seen “You are loved. You are Opposition leader Judith Johanson questioned why the foundation on the ban was presented and validated in their own enough . . . We will not stop Collins said yesterday had spent $430,000 in the last financial to Parliament by the Green experiences.” fighting for you.” morning that she would like year on salaries for three staff and a chief Party. Conversion therapy is based Green Party rainbow to see a bill on conversion executive. The Government revealed on a belief that people with spokeswoman Elizabeth therapy, because it had been “I can’t comment on individual this week that it planned to diverse sexual orientations Kerekere said the party would promised during the election employment relationships. But as a general bring legislation banning the or gender identities are work to ensure there would be campaign. principle, what’s concerned me for a practice to Parliament by abnormal and should be no religious exemptions to the “The conversion therapy number of years is the way in which every mid-year, which would see changed so they fit within bill. But so far it had had no that I have looked up and organisation seems to need a chief executive conversion therapy outlawed hetero-normative standards. promises from Government. have discussed with people now, and there seems to be an ever- by February 2022 at the Thompson-Browne said “We need to ensure is something that we would increasing quantum of money going to those latest. the experience had been very there will be no religious ban,” the National Party at the top, while those at the bottom struggle The Green Party said a damaging. exemptions,” she said. “In this leader said. to get a living wage.” petition started last week “Homophobic and case, free speech should never “We just think that that is Deloitte noted throughout its review a — which has now gathered transphobic Christian doctrine be used as an excuse to allow inhumane in today’s world.” failure by the foundation to provide it with 157,764 signatures — had put positioned me in a place of information on all manner of things, such pressure on the Government total disempowerment and as what deductions have been made from to bring forward the self-hatred, from the outset of donations to meet administrative costs, legislation. needing to be fixed,” they said. its register for when conflicts of interest Trinity Thompson- “But who I am and who happen, and even its general ledger for the Browne had travelled from I choose to love was never past two years to help it compare costs. 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by Meriana Johnsen, RNZ out about this week, that was perpetrated under his watch AUCKLAND — A newsletter against wahine Maori in distributed to prisoners praising Auckland Women’s Corrections the Waikeria riot for reforming facility.” “the prison to the ground” has Waititi said Davis needed been referred to the police over to front up to the problems in concerns it could incite a riot. prisons. However, a prison reform group “I think he’s choosing to has hit back at the Corrections deter us from the actual Minister over his claims it kaupapa, which is around the could incite violence, saying incompetence of Corrections at he is simply trying to distract this particular time to look after attention from the huge problems our people in prison. in the prison system. “All it takes is they say ‘yes, we Maori Party co-leader Rawiri have got huge issues, we need to Waititi is quoted in the pamphlet look at how we move forward’,” and tensions between him and Waititi said. minister Kelvin Davis boiled over The Maori Party wants an yesterday in Parliament. inquiry following a district court Davis did not mince his words judge’s ruling that the treatment as he waved the offending of two inmates at Auckland pamphlet he says incites violence Women’s Prison was cruel and in prison. inhumane and a “concerted effort “The member over there ‘INCITING VIOLENCE’: The aftermath of the six-day riot and standoff at Waikeria Prison last month. to break their spirit”. is basically encouraging the NZ Herald picture It shows Hokai Rangi — the incitement of disorder in prisons strategy to reduce the number by saying this publication is to make a full comment on it,” pamphlet, which is published by “We are not trying to incite of Maori prisoners and to ensure acceptable. Waititi said. People Against Prisons Aotearoa. riots,” she said. they are treated with dignity is “He is endangering the lives Outside of the debating It advised prisoners what to “Kelvin was waving a copy not moving fast enough, Waititi of corrections officers and it is chamber, Davis was reluctant to do if they are unhappy with of Take No Prisoners, which is said. unacceptable,” Davis said in the show journalists the pamphlet. their living conditions including People Against Prisons Aotearoa’s Change is happening, Davis debating chamber. An inmate gave it to a prison launching petitions, applying prison newsletter. We have been said. The quote used by Rawiri officer and it’s now in the hands pressure through the media, and publishing it in prisons for many “There are 800 fewer Maori Waititi is “When injustice of the police, he said. peaceful protests. years now, it has a readership of in prisons now than there were becomes law, defiance becomes “I just thought it was really It mentioned January’s riot about 600 and there have never when I became the Minister, so duty.” inappropriate and my concern at Waikeria prison, saying the been any issues before now. that’s just a sign that things are The Maori Party co-leader is for the safety of corrections inmates involved “were burning “I think that Kelvin Davis changing but it will take time,” was astonished at the minister’s officers and corrections staff. If the unit down to take a stand for has deliberately misrepresented Davis said. accusation. people are being encouraged to future generations”. the content of that newsletter He wants to hear more from “I was flabbergasted. I still create disorder in prisons that is The group’s spokesperson, in order to distract from the Corrections before he launches am flabbergasted to be honest. I entirely unacceptable”. Emilie Rakete, said they sickening and humiliating an inquiry into prisoner haven’t seen the documentation RNZ has obtained a copy of the encourage non-violent protests. violence, which we are finding treatment.

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The groups were also strong financial shape going into the crisis allowed to boost their reserves, to 1.5 times and the impact on their finances was to be their liabilities, something they were not expected, but they had fared better than previously allowed to do. anticipated because of the strength of For the year ended September, one of recovery in activity. the country’s largest grant distributors, Pub “They went into it in good shape, Charity, paid out 30 percent of its revenue while but also a lot of the risk resides on the increasing its cash reserves to $13.3 million — Government balance sheet at this stage. up from last year’s $5m. The Government did a lot such as the But, its chief executive Martin Cheer said that wage subsidy which was easy to get amount included about $10m worth of liabilities . . . and it was of an amount that tided — including grants that had been promised but people over, which allowed people to keep not yet been paid. jobs and most businesses been able to FALLING PROFITS: The four big banks accounted for 99 percent of the $1.58 billion He said the surplus was not excessive or hold on to their staff.” reduction in net profit after tax. RNZ picture unusual. “The money that you are talking about The report put the amount put aside for is actually ring-fenced and has to be maintained bad and doubtful debts at $1.47bn from doesn’t mean the situation can’t get worse, staff and updated systems. Lending across in cash terms on the balance sheet. It’s funds $390m, a rise of 275 percent. but it could equally get better.” the industry rose 3 percent, just under the that ultimately, if the industry was wound up, However, Kensington said the final cost Interest rate margins — a measure of growth of the previous year’s growth. would be returned to the community. might not be that high, given the rebound. profitability — fell 14 basis points (0.14 The big four Australian owned banks “If we were in a situation where Covid “Perhaps some banks will now look at percent) to 1.96 percent, reflecting the fall — ANZ, ASB, BNZ, and Westpac — returns and we were faced with a significant the level of their provisioning and whether in interest rates. continued to dominate the sector holding lockdown, those funds would be drawn upon so or not they have taken too much for what Banks’ operating expenses also rose close to 90 percent of business, with no emergency bailout would be required from has now transpired so far, although that sharply, by 9 percent, as banks took on Kiwibank a distant fifth. the Government.” He said because the organisations were not previously allowed to hold reserves, when their revenue stream came to a grinding halt, relief was crucial as many were close to tipping into insolvency. “We just couldn’t be in a situation where we had no reserves and I’m surprised it NZ’s second largest was permitted to go on for as long as it did.” New Zealand Community Trust — the country’s largest grant-making society increased its cash reserves 8-fold from $1.5m in 2019, to 13.8 million in 2020, while their pay- out proportion dropped to 29 percent. Both wind farm announced organisations did report lower year-on-year revenue. NAPIER — Power company megawatts, big enough to The chair of the Gaming Machine Meridian Energy has posted power 70,000 households. It Association, a group representing the gaming a lower underlying half- was expected to cost $395m. machine sector, Peter Dengate-Thrush, said the year profit on the back of Meridian is the main power sector was heavily regulated and all operators lower sales and electricity supplier to the Tiwai Point were still required to maximise what went back generation, as it announced a aluminium smelter, and to the community. major new wind farm. Barclay said the recent deal to Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling The bottom-line profit was keep supplying until the end Foundation said there was no reason for them $227 million compared with of 2024 had brought greater to hold on to the extra cash. $191m the year before, but certainty to the Southland “In the quarter from June to September last it contained nearly $100m in region and electricity sector. year, which was after lockdown, the spend on gains in the values of various “Meridian is committed pokies increased by 116 percent compared to instruments to protect against to working with a range of the previous five years over the same quarter. power and financial volatility. parties who are progressing “Pokie machines are there to raise money for Stripping out the one- some exciting new communities, they are not businesses as such. offs, the underlying profit opportunities in Southland, The requirement to return money is the very was $156m against $184m, from mega-scale data centres reason they’re there to operate.” with the amount of power to hydrogen production at The Salvation Army’s Lisa Campbell agreed, generated down 7 percent MAKING PROGRESS: The Harapaki Wind Farm will be the scale,” Barclay said. saying it showed the model was failing. and revenue down nearly 10 country’s second largest wind farm with 41 turbines generating The company is currently “It’s about long-standing issues of financial percent. 176 megawatts, big enough to power 70,000 households. working on a study into viability for the class-4 sector . . . that’s Meridian, a totally Picture supplied green hydrogen with Contact interesting in itself. We wonder about the renewable energy supplier, Energy. sustainability and the viability of the pokie- said it would build a wind economy and now is the executive Neal Barclay said. Meridian gained retail community benefit model.” farm in Hawke’s Bay. time to tackle climate action The Harapaki Wind Farm customers during the period, Both organisations want community grant “There’s a massive clean to support Aotearoa and will be the country’s second but low hydro lake levels and funding via gaming machines done away with energy transformation under accelerate its transition largest wind farm with 41 inflows reduced the amount of and have called for grant funding to come from way in the New Zealand away from fossil fuels,” chief turbines generating 176 power generation. — RNZ the Government instead. — RNZ

Vector was down 15c or 3.55 percent to $4.07 rose 32 percent to $230.8m, though underlying SHAREMARKET YESTERDAY after reporting a 26.8 percent rise in profit of profit slipped 7.4 percent to $98.3m because $102.13m on revenue of $647.7m, down 7.4 of the cost of keeping its residents safe during WELLINGTON — The Kiwi sharemarket is “It’s ironic. The reporting season has been percent, and it is paying an interim dividend of the pandemic. Summerset is paying an interim proving hard to please. holding up nicely and you can’t blame the 8.25c on April 8. It increased its 2021 full-year dividend of 7c a share on March 22. Solid company results continue to flow in companies’ performances. It doesn’t warrant operating earnings guidance to between $500m The NZ dollar was down a touch to US73.17c but the market has shrugged its shoulders and a 10 percent reduction in our index, but our and $520m, up from $480m-$500m. against the American greenback after rising to neared correction territory with its 13th drop in market is more focused on rising interest rates,” Mercury fell 23c or 3.61 percent to $6.15 after US73.39c the day before. Global exporter Fisher 16 trading days this month. he said. lowering its 2021 operating earnings forecast to and Paykel Healthcare fell to an eight-month The S&P/NZX 50 Index was down 37.39 points “The increase in the bond yields in United $520m from $535m because of the dry weather low of $30.57, down $1.30 or 4.08 percent, after or 0.3 percent to 12,388.84, just short of the 10 States have flown over here and our red-hot in the Taupo catchment and a drop in hydro sitting at $30.25 on June 23 last year. percent correction mark after hitting an all-time housing market is increasingly becoming generation. Ebos Group climbed 55c or 1.96 percent to high of 13,558.19 on January 8. unsustainable — a clampdown on investors Half-year profit surged 56.6 percent to $130m $28.55 after its mauling the day before; Port There 55 gainers and 89 decliners over the may result in a rise in interest rates next year. on revenue of $944m, with an interim dividend of Tauranga rose 19c or 2.65 percent to $7.35; whole market on heavy volume of 61.7 million We also have the strength of the NZ dollar and of 6.8c a share on April 1. Ryman Healthcare was up 24c to $15.29; share transactions worth $214.57 million. overseas investors may be taking advantage of Summerset Group Holdings, with 32 Briscoe Group picked up 14c or 2.47 percent Jeremy Sullivan, investment adviser with that and bringing their money back home.” retirement villages and nearly 6000 units in NZ to $5.80; and T&G Global increased 8c or 2.76 Hamilton Hindin Greene, said the market has There was a wad of results. Mercury Energy and , gained 22c to $12.79 after its solid percent to $2.98. neared a technical correction smack bang in the and Vector both fell, despite half-year profit result for the year ending December. Revenue Genesis Energy was down 8c or 2.27 percent middle of the reporting season. rises. was up 12 percent to $172.42m and net profit to $3.44. — NZ Herald 12 OPINION The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 EDITORIAL Making ‘bombs’ a safe, fun activity Families Package by Meredith in Turanganui a Kiwa. Taking up the challenge to role as a community asset. Yes, it is both a Akuhata-Brown leap off the rail bridge has been a proud moment recreational and working port, so monitoring how and shared story for many over the years. we are making this work comes with challenges. takes effect . . . IN certain spaces, the word It is hard not to laugh when you see a young The operations committee was given an New figures on child poverty “bomb” is not appropriate. person jumping off the bridge right next to the update of the port from Andrew Gaddum who released yesterday show progress However, when I taught sex sign “No jumping” because it highlights the reiterated, “it’s the region’s port” and the future on all nine official measures and education in schools one of the blatant disregard for a rule, when having fun is all of the port is all about multiple users of it. funny pick-up lines was “Are you want to do on a hot day — to be clear, I am I believe there is a unique opportunity with an estimated 22,400 fewer children your parents’ terrorists? ’Cause not advocating disregarding rules. However, with regard to this whole activity. We have the experiencing material hardship in you’re the bomb!” so many young people enjoying this recreational stunning Waka Hourua “Tairawhiti” in the harbour the nine months to March 2020 Of course, I am talking about the recent High activity, perhaps we need to reassess the rule. that educates the region on the navigational compared to the baseline year Explosive Bomb competition at the Olympic Our region has one of the highest proportions skills and abilities of our ancestors. A recent trial to June 2018 — that is, 125,200 Pool; it was an absolute delight and was a of young people under the age of 15 and many at wharf four has been running since Christmas children down from 147,600 (and an fantastic event enjoyed by both competitors and of these young people live in Puhi Kaiti. One of for the young people who have made the harbour even higher 151,700 in 2018/19), spectators. the main reasons they choose the harbour and space home — so perhaps we could bring these or one in nine children compared to A big thank you to organiser Barnard Huriwai rail bridge to bomb from is simple — it’s in their activities together as a health and educational one in eight. for making it happen. backyard and it’s free. project. The numbers highlight continuing There has been a lot of discussions about We have some of the most beautiful outdoors Other councils around the nation have the inner harbour and particularly the number of and are a region that grows champions on and become more inclusive and opted to provide disparities for Maori and Pasifika young people jumping or bombing from the boat off the water. For many young people within jumping platforms for their youth. Wellington children, and also for the first ramp into the harbour. Popping a manu — the our region, the costs of club memberships and has an impressive space from which all locals time identify poverty impacts for most popular bomb — in front of your friends is equipment mean having free spaces to enjoy and visitors can enjoy showing off their bomb children with disabilities or who live perhaps one of the most fun summer activities is important. Surely we should be encouraging skills. With the growing interest in “bombing in a household where at least one that many of our young people do on a beautiful young people outdoors, with all the health issues competitions” nationally, I believe we have an member has a disability; all four hot Tairawhiti day. we see due to screen time and the sedentary opportunity to show off our region’s navigational groups are about twice as likely to Jumping off bridges and into the harbour has lifestyle it promotes. heritage and all-round jumping, diving and be affected by material hardship — been a long-held tradition and a sort of “rite of Much of the concerns for these young people “bombing” skills. where households lack more than passage” for many of us who have grown up here using the harbour are around safety and its It takes a village to raise a child. six of 17 assessed “essential items” such as fresh fruit and veges, meat, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, ONLINE COMMENTS good shoes, suitable clothes or Driver protected child access to doctor’s visits. I observed really good of the road with vehicles For Pasifika, one in four or 25.4 Admirable Housing and driving practices by one of the passing both sides of her. The percent of children are living in Re: Opportunities from DPS Haulage trucks driving log truck acted as shelter to material hardship; for Maori it is chaos, February 18 story. transport . . . through Wainui yesterday, the girl, as the truck’s reduced one in five or 19 percent (down from Such a beautiful story February 23, at 07.40am. speed slowed all other traffic. 23.3 percent in 2018/19); for both Steph. I love and admire your Re: Homes too, February 20 A situation occurred at the It was really good to see bravery, being so open about letter. bus shelter near the bridge the driver being courteous groups affected by disability, one in Given we cannot house five children (more than 19 percent) your journey. And the way crossing from to Wainui and reducing the risk by your art speaks for itself. people already, and that the where school kids were slowing other traffic as well as live in material hardship. situation is not improving, I The Child Poverty Action Group congregating. The log truck ensuring the young girl could DIANA HENNIN, Auckland can’t see how housing can be driver slowed down initially get to safety. After getting in says this is the result of successive achieved for this number of after observing all the kids touch with DPS to pass on the governments neglecting families extra employees. How many near the road. The driver then positive feedback I was told with disabilities. It points out that Elly’s home are expected will already live slowed to a near stop as a the driver’s name was Arnel in the United Kingdom, disability here? young girl had stepped out on Marquez. Great Stuff Driver! allowances are roughly three times Re: Rescue effort impressive, It is also ironic that this to the road too early and found higher than in New Zealand — and February 22 letter. is being done to service the herself stranded in the centre ANDREW SHELTON children there with disabilities are For anyone interested, Elly turned growing need for transport up today — having been missing of crops etc — it was only a no more likely to live in poverty than since February 12. She strolled on year or so ago the same people children without disabilities. into the house like nothing had were saying the Berl report It is also notable that data happened. I wish she had a GPS so and the revenue forecasts Give you a break? No collection for this survey ended with I could see where she has been. She were grossly over-optimistic Re: Only tapping, though that many others also the Covid-19 lockdown, so pandemic was covered in dust! as to future requirements for February 23 letter. engaged with Clive in these online impacts are not included — and they transport. Well come on Joanne, I conversations. I have to wonder are likely to be greatest for those SHELAGH WEST D. ARTHUR can and will tap a mean why you felt it necessary to single who are already disadvantaged. tune any day, musical or me out specifically. This “game-changer” aside, otherwise. Express your Your comment above indicates Children’s Commissioner Andrew Remediation decision . . . diverse opinion, and send us you are very angry, I can’t think Becroft said he was cautiously After the deafening silence is indeed the issue of all a clear message that you why you would be. Additionally, optimistic about the trends, but following my enquiries remediation of the site with have at least some idea of the comment above is not quite the number of Maori and Pasifika about the impasse on the regard to the buried asbestos just where your own ideology what I meant when I suggested children living in poverty was an Turanga sculpture material. A report has been may take us; bring to the that you might like to open a new at Waikanae, I approached commissioned by council to table your new ideas, views, conversation. “immense and profound” concern. aspirations, hopes, dislikes Some opinions are so unhelpful “What’s clear is that one-offs the Mayor directly and was identify the various options — referred to the relevant GDC this is due by March 3, 2021. — but give you a break? No. and frankly harmful to certain won’t cut it — we need sustained, groups of society that I have continuous and big, bold change,” project manager who was able Third, the decision on which to explain the situation to my of the options to pursue, and KEN OVENDEN to wonder why you think they Becroft said. “We need specific satisfaction. how it will be funded, will should be presented and then go targeting for Pasifika and Maori, First, he pointed out have to be made by local iwi Joanne, I have absolutely unchallenged. Why should I or there’s no way around that.” that this is actually not a stakeholders. As this decision no problem with your original anyone else not challenge harmful Child Poverty Reduction Minister council project but is simply is likely to involve more than comment a few days ago which content? Jacinda Ardern will also be pleased supported, as per custom one iwi, I feel it may yet be noted that you were becoming Perhaps you might tell us what with the trends set in motion by the and practice, with regard to some time before the issue is bored by the back and forth bravery means to you and how installation. resolved. between Clive and I. you measure it. Government’s $5.5 billion Families I would like to point out LARA MEYER Package, which came into effect in Second, the obstacle PETER WOODING July 2018. She will have a close eye [email protected] on what else is needed to meet next year’s three-year “intermediate” ■ The maximum length for letters is 350 words. targets and the 10-year goal of ■ Anyone can write a column, 600 words maximum, but a photo is required. more than halving the number of ■ Always include full name and contact details. ■ If you use a nom de plume, there is a higher bar for acceptability. children living in poverty. ■ Letters may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 WORLD 13 Food fight: Meat-free school meals spark furore in France

LE PECQ, France — By taking meat off the menu He and other critics argued the measure would at school canteens, the ecologist mayor of one of penalise children from poorer families who might France’s most famously gastronomic cities has not be able to eat meat outside of school. kicked up a storm of protest and debate as the “From a nutritional point of view, it is absurd to country increasingly questions the environmental stop serving meat,” the minister said. costs of its meaty dietary habits. Although fuelled by the quintessentially French Children in Lyon who were regularly offered obsession with food and the country’s powerful such choices as beef and chicken in rich sauces farming lobby, the furore has also gathered steam found their meat option missing this week when and taken on a political hue because of France’s they returned from school holidays. In its place: a electoral calendar. meatless four-course meal that Lyon City Hall says A wave of wins by green candidates, including will be quicker and easier to serve to children who, the mayor of Lyon, in municipal elections last because of the coronavirus pandemic, must be kept year dealt a blow to the centrist party of French apart during lunch to avoid infections. President Emmanuel Macron. Their success City Hall insists that the meatless meals are reflected growing concerns in France about the temporary and that school canteens will again environmental damage from intensive farming offer meat options when social-distancing rules are and other green issues. With more local elections relaxed and children once again have more time to expected later this year, the arguing over Lyon’s WISHING PRINCE PHILIP A SPEEDY RECOVERY: dwell on their food choices and to eat. school meals offered a foretaste of broader political Balloons are fixed to a railing outside King Edward VII’s hospital in London And the meat-free menus still contain animal battles to come. on Tuesday. Prince Philip is “comfortable” in the London hospital where he proteins. This week’s planned main courses include Lyon City Hall said serving the same meal to all is being treated for an infection, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday. The fish on Monday and Friday and eggs — either as children, instead of offering them their usual meat palace said Philip, the 99-year-old husband of the Queen, is “comfortable omelettes or hard boiled with a creamy sauce — on and meat-free options, would shorten the time they and responding to treatment but is not expected to leave hospital for several other days. Children also get salad starters, a milk take for lunch. City Hall said it has just two hours days.” He was admitted to the private King Edward VII’s Hospital a week product — often cheese or yoghurt — and dessert. to feed 29,000 children, which is a harder schedule ago after feeling ill. The illness was not related to the coronavirus and royal Still, farmers saw red. Some drove farm vehicles, to keep when classes have to be kept apart in officials called it a precautionary measure. Philip’s youngest son, Prince cows and goats in protest on Monday into Lyon, canteens to minimise virus infections. City Hall said Edward, told Sky News that his father was “a lot better.” Edward said “he’s which is fiercely proud of its rich restaurant culture it also opted for meat-free meals because they suit looking forward to getting out, which is the most positive thing, so we keep and signature dishes. all children, including those who habitually don’t our fingers crossed.” Other members of the royal family have continued their Protesters’ banners and placards extolled eat meats for religious, dietary or other reasons. official duties during Philip’s hospitalisation. Philip, also known as the Duke meat-eating, proclaiming “meat from our fields = a The mayor, Gregory Doucet, said he is a of Edinburgh, retired from public duties in 2017 and rarely appears in public. healthy child” and “stopping meat is a guarantee of flexitarian, eats meat in reasonable amounts, and Both Philip and the Queen received Covid-19 vaccinations in January. weakness against coronaviruses to come”. isn’t trying to force vegetarianism on children. AP picture The Government’s agriculture minister, Julien “Being able to offer a seated hot meal to all the Denormandie, also weighed in, accusing Lyon City children is important,” he told broadcaster BFM-TV. Hall of “putting ideology in our children’s plates”. —AP UK to push at Unfriended no more G-7 for global standard Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia — Facebook groups announced they would we will retain the ability to value we receive from them,” announced yesterday work together to push for decide if news appears on Facebook regional managing on ‘vaccine that it would lift a ban on Australian-style rules for news Facebook so that we won’t director William Easton said. Australians viewing and payments from tech platforms. automatically be subject to “As a result of these passports’ sharing news on its platform The legislation was a forced negotiation,” Brown changes, we can now work after it struck a deal with designed to curb the said. to further our investment in the Government on proposed outsized bargaining power of Frydenberg described the public interest journalism and LONDON — Britain plans to use legislation that would Facebook and Google in their agreed upon amendments restore news on Facebook for its presidency of the Group of Seven make digital giants pay for negotiations with Australian as “clarifications” of the Australians in the coming (G-7) economic powers to push for an journalism. news providers. The digital Government’s intent. He days, “ Easton added. internationally recognised system of vaccine The social media company giants would not be able said his negotiations with Google, meanwhile, has been passports that could allow world travel to caused alarm with its sudden to abuse their positions by Facebook chief executive Mark signing up Australia’s largest resume, though Prime Minister Boris Johnson decision last week to block making take-it-or-leave-it Zuckerberg were “difficult”. media companies in content- acknowledged on Tuesday that the idea raises news on its platform across payment A European licensing deals through its “complex” ethical issues. Australia after the House offers to news publishers’ News Showcase. The British Government previously said of Representatives passed businesses Microsoft and four lobbying group Peter Lewis, director of it was not considering issuing vaccine the draft law. Initially, the for their that is among the Australia Institute’s passports to people who had been blackout also cut access — journalism. European publishing those teaming Centre for Responsible inoculated. But it has now set up a review into at least temporarily — to Instead, in groups announced up with Technology, a think tank, “Covid status certification” that will examine government pandemic, the case of a they would work Microsoft said said in a statement that ways people can prove they don’t have the public health and emergency standoff, an the deal shows the “amendments keep the coronavirus, either through vaccination or by services, fuelling outrage. arbitration together to push for such legislation integrity of the media code showing a negative test result. Facebook’s cooperation is a panel would Australian-style rules is possible — intact.” The Government said it would “look to major victory in Australia’s make a binding for news payments and not just in However, others took a more introduce a system to allow vaccinated efforts to make two major decision on a Australia. sceptical stance. Jeff Jarvis, individuals to travel more freely gateways to the internet, winning offer. from tech platforms. “The latest a journalism expert from the internationally.” It added it would work with Google and Facebook, pay for Frydenberg twist proves City University of New York, other countries through the World Health the journalism that they use and Facebook that regulation said media tycoon Rupert Organisation, the G-7 — whose presidency — a faceoff that governments confirmed that the two sides works,” said Angela Mills Murdoch, who owns most of the UK holds this year — and other bodies and tech companies the world agreed to amendments to Wade, executive director of the Australia’s major newspapers on “a clear international framework with over have watched closely. the proposed legislation. The European Publishers Council. through his US-based News standards that provide consistency for Google also had threatened to changes would give digital “Regulators from around Corp., is the biggest winner passengers and industry alike.” remove its search functions platforms one month’s notice the world will be reassured while smaller titles and new “Introducing such a system also needs to from Australia because of the before they are formally that they can continue to media startups would suffer be fair and not unduly disadvantage people proposed law, but that threat designated under the code. take inspiration from the most. who have yet to be offered — or gain access has faded. That would give those Australian government’s Jarvis said Murdoch’s to — a vaccine,” the Government said in a “There is no doubt that involved more time to broker determination to withstand media empire was the driving document outlining its plans to lift Britain’s Australia has been a agreements before they unacceptable threats force behind the Australian pandemic restrictions. proxy battle for the world,” are forced to enter binding from powerful commercial legislation, which he noted Johnson said on Tuesday that “there are Treasurer Josh Frydenberg arbitration arrangements. gatekeepers.” includes a requirement for deep and complex issues that we need to said. A statement on Tuesday by Facebook said it would media companies to earn at explore” before making a decision. “Facebook and Google have Campbell Brown, Facebook’s now negotiate deals with least AU$150,000 in revenue “We can’t be discriminatory against people not hidden the fact that they vice president for news Australian publishers. to be eligible. who for whatever reason can’t have the know that the eyes of the partnerships, added that the “We are satisfied that the “So a startup which has no vaccine,” he said. world are on Australia, and deal allows the company to Australian Government revenue has no real recourse,” “There might be medical reasons why that is why they have sought choose which publishers it will has agreed to a number of Jarvis said, adding that even people can’t have a vaccine. Or some people to get a code here that is support, including small and changes and guarantees that if Facebook and Google open may genuinely refuse to have one. I think workable,” he added, referring local ones. address our core concerns payment talks with smaller that’s mistaken, I think everybody should to the bill, the News Media “We’re restoring news on about allowing commercial companies, “clearly a smaller have a vaccine, but we need to thrash all this Bargaining Code. Facebook in Australia in the deals that recognise the player has less clout than a out.” — AP In fact, this week, Microsoft coming days. Going forward, value our platform provides bigger player, than a News and four European publishing the Government has clarified to publishers relative to the Corp.” — AP Members' Forestry for life Round Up

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CELEBRATING NASA releases video SUCCESS: This combination of images shows steps of Perseverance rover’s in the descent of the Mars Perseverance rover as it approached dramatic Mars landing the surface of the planet last CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — NASA gusts. Thursday. on Monday released the first high-quality Flight controllers were thrilled with video of a spacecraft landing on Mars, the thousands of images beamed back Picture supplied a three-minute trailer showing the — and also with the remarkably good by NASA via AP enormous orange and white parachute condition of NASA’s biggest and most hurtling open and the red dust kicking capable rover yet. up as rocket engines lowered the rover to It will spend the next two years the surface. exploring the dry river delta and drilling The footage was so good — and the into rocks that may hold evidence of life images so breathtaking — that members 3 billion to 4 billion years ago. 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BEIJING — Improper storage and use of The explosion on January 10 released 70 construction and mining companies involved in The lengthy, expensive rescue effort is rare for explosives caused a massive blast at a gold mine tonnes of debris that blocked a shaft, disabling the work to make the mine operational. China’s mining industry, which used to average in eastern China that killed 10 people last month, elevators and trapping 22 workers underground, Both the mine owner, Shandong Wucailong 5000 deaths per year. state media reported on Tuesday. prompting a two-week rescue effort that Investment Co. Ltd., and the city government of Increased supervision has improved safety, A total of 45 people are facing various eventually brought 11 survivors to the surface Qixia delayed reporting the accident for more although demand for coal and precious metals punishments over the disaster in the city of using a newly drilled parallel shaft. One person than 24 hours in an apparent attempt to avoid continues to prompt corner-cutting. A new Qixia in Shandong province, including possible remains missing. penalties. crackdown was ordered after two accidents in criminal penalties, the ruling Communist Party’s Among those facing punishment are 28 Direct economic losses from the accident were mountainous southwestern Chongqing last year People’s Daily newspaper said. public officials and 15 officials from blasting, listed at more than 68 million yuan ($10.5 million). killed 39 miners. — AP

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MICHMORET, Israel — When it comes tracks. “We continue to feed them substances to saving sea turtles, Israeli rescuers have like mayonnaise, which practically clean the discovered that mayonnaise is a miracle. system and break down the tar,” Ivgy said. Employees at Israel’s National Sea Turtle The recovery process is expected to take Rescue Centre are treating endangered green a week or two, after which the turtles are sea turtles affected by a devastating oil spill expected to be released back into the wild. that has coated Israel’s coast with thick black Thousands of volunteers and clean-up crews tar. have been mobilised to remove tar from Israel’s The spill, which Israel’s Nature and Parks beaches, a task that is expected to take months. Authority has called one of the country’s worst Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry ecological disasters on record, has coated most says it is investigating the cause of the oil spill. of Israel’s 195 kilometres of Mediterranean The incident is believed to have taken place coastline with sticky tar. It has caused extensive in early February, and Israel said it received no damage to wildlife, including sea turtles. prior warning before an estimated 1000 tonnes Guy Ivgy, a medical assistant at the Sea Turtle of tar started washing up on shore. The tar has Rescue Centre in Michmoret, north of Tel Aviv, also washed north to Lebanon. said 11 turtles are being treated. On Monday, an Israeli court barred The centre is run by Israel’s Nature and Parks publication of all details of the investigation, Authority. including the name of the suspected ship “They came to us full of tar. All their trachea believed to have spilled the oil, its route and REHABILITATING TURTLES: A green sea turtle is shown during its final swim from inside and outside was full of tar,” he said. ports of call. test at Texas A&M Galveston’s Gulf Centre for Sea Turtle Research on Monday. Workers have been removing the toxic An Israeli journalists’ association petitioned The centre has been rehabilitating turtles that were stunned by the cold substance from the reptiles’ airways and found the court on Tuesday to have the order lifted. weather. Twenty-five were released back into the Gulf on Monday. AP picture a creative way to flush it out of their digestive — AP ‘Dangerous move’ Iran imposes curbs on UN nuclear inspections

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran significant pact between Iran Since Trump pulled the US officially started restricting and major world powers since out of the JCPOA, Iran has international inspections of its its 1979 Islamic revolution, and gradually been violating its nuclear facilities on Tuesday, Germany, France and Britain restrictions to put pressures on a bid to pressure European stressed their commitment the remaining nations to come countries and President Joe on Tuesday to preserving it, up with economic incentives Biden’s administration to lift urging Iran to “stop and reverse to offset crippling American crippling economic sanctions and all measures that reduce sanctions. IMPLEMENTING RESTRICTIONS: Iran’s Foreign Minister restore the 2015 nuclear deal. transparency.” Besides surpassing the purity Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday said that the country has World powers slammed the “The E3 are united in and stockpiles allowed, Iran has started implementing a law passed by the parliament to curb UN restrictions as a “dangerous” underlining the dangerous also been spinning advanced inspections into its nuclear programme and would no longer share move. nature of this decision,” the centrifuges and producing surveillance footage of its nuclear facilities with the UN agency. It came as the International European powers said in a uranium metal. AP picture Atomic Energy Agency reported statement. “It will significantly Zarif stressed in a tweet in a confidential document constrain the IAEA’s access to Tuesday that Iran’s new limits capitulate to US pressure over its hopes for a swift revival of the distributed to member countries sites and to safeguards-relevant on nuclear inspections and nuclear programme. Khamenei deal. and seen by The Associated information.” other violations of the pact are said that Iran could enrich “While we consider this Press that Iran had added Iranian Foreign Minister reversible, insisting that the US uranium up to 60 percent purity as putting America on a 17.6 kilograms (38.8 pounds) Mohammad Javad Zarif said a move first to revive the deal. if necessary, but stressed the constructive path, we see (the of uranium enriched up to 20 new law had In a show country forbids nuclear weapons. steps) as extremely insufficient,” percent to its stockpile as of gone into effect of defiance, Tehran has long insisted that he said. February 16. on Tuesday Iran will no longer share Cabinet its nuclear programme is for Before Iran implemented It was the first official morning, under surveillance footage of spokesman peaceful purposes, such as power its new restrictions on IAEA confirmation of plans Iran which Iran will Ali Rabiei generation and medical research. inspections, the agency’s announced in January to enrich no longer share its nuclear facilities with outlined further Before the nuclear deal, in director-general, Rafael Grossi, to the greater purity, which surveillance the UN agency, says developments in 2013, Iran’s stockpile of enriched negotiated a temporary deal is just a technical step away footage of its Iranian Foreign Minister Iran’s nuclear uranium was already more than during an emergency weekend from weapons-grade levels nuclear facilities programme on 7,000 kilograms (7.72 tonnes) trip to Tehran. It allowed him and far past the 3.67 percent with the UN Mohammad Javad Zarif. Tuesday. Over with higher enrichment, but it to keep the same number of purity allowed under the agency. the last three didn’t pursue a bomb. inspectors on the ground. nuclear deal known as the Joint “We never weeks, he told The Biden administration In the report to members, the Comprehensive Plan of Action, or gave them live reporters, Iran has said it’s ready to join talks IAEA said the understanding JCPOA. video, but (recordings) were has installed and started feeding with Iran and world powers to would enable the agency to Iran also increased its total given daily and weekly,” Zarif gas into an additional 148 high- discuss a return to the deal. continue with its necessary enriched uranium stockpile said of the IAEA’s access to tech IR2-m centrifuges at its Zarif responded to the overture JCPOA verification and to 2,967.8 kilograms, up from information recorded by camera Natanz nuclear enrichment cautiously Tuesday, saying monitoring activities for three 2,442.9 kilograms reported on monitors. “The tape recording of facility and its fortified nuclear Iran is “assessing the idea of months. November 2, the IAEA reported. our (nuclear) programme will be complex at Fordo, bringing the an unofficial meeting” with the It added it would also “enable Iran’s violations of the JCPOA kept in Iran.” total number of centrifuges to parties to the accord “in which the agency to resume its full and the move on Tuesday to The Atomic Energy up to 492. Another set of 492 America is invited as a non- verification and monitoring limit international inspections Organisation of Iran, Tehran’s centrifuges will be installed in member”. of Iran’s nuclear-related underscore the daunting task civilian nuclear agency, has the coming month, he said. In further diplomatic moves, commitments under the JCPOA facing Biden as he seeks to promised to preserve the tapes He added that Iran has the new US administration if and when Iran resumes reverse former President Donald for three months, then hand installed two cascades of even rescinded the Trump-imposed its implementation of those Trump’s decision to pull the US them over to the IAEA — but more advanced centrifuges at its UN sanctions and eased commitments.” unilaterally out of the deal in only if granted sanctions relief. nuclear enrichment facilities, but restrictions on the domestic The IAEA also said it was still 2018. That left Germany, France, Otherwise, Iran has vowed did not specify where. travel of Iranian diplomats awaiting answers from Iran on Britain, China and Russia to erase the tapes, narrowing On Monday, Supreme Leader posted to the United Nations. three sites where inspections had struggling to keep it alive. the window for a diplomatic Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also Rabiei praised the steps on revealed traces of uranium of The JCPOA was the most breakthrough. signalled Iran would refuse to Tuesday but threw cold water on man-made origin. — AP 18 TELEVISION The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 WEDNESDAY—THURSDAY’S TELEVISION GUIDE

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TOP OF THE TABLE: Henry Hindmarsh and AgriHQ Prudence, right, won again last weekend, taking out the straight hunt at the dog trial. Leo Edginton had a good trial too with a win in MARKET REPORT the zig zag hunt. He and Larry (above) finished fifth in the shorthead and yard. Week beginning February 22 Pictures by Donna Halley LAMB In January, New Zealand exported 22,300 tonnes of lamb. This is a reduction from Hindmarsh impresses in Te Araroa trial December (23,600t) and January 2020 volumes (26,800t). Lower export volumes throughout January by Donna Halley board with 14 points. 94.5 4, Leo Edginton Larry 93.5 5. 1st can be attributed to lower slaughter rates Merv Utting and Steel also did the intermediate Graeme Cook Glen 95. 1st throughout the country. From December THE Te Araroa Dog Trial Club hosted double by placing first two weekends in maiden S Roberts Ice 94.5. 3 to January 14, the North Island lamb kill the Poverty Bay Dog Trial Centre’s a row. Event three, zig zag hunt, judge Jake was down by 8 percent compared to year- third trial of the season on Friday and They are on top of the heading board Roche, 74 runs: Leo Edginton Deano 95.5 ago levels. The South Island lamb kill was Saturday and it was a successful one. with 10 points. 1, Henry Hindmarsh Prudence 95 2, Leo elevated in December compared to the past The club offered a big thank you to all Other event winners were Colin Edginton Bully 94 3, Jono McIntyre Zac year, however, these lambs would have been those who made it such a successful trial, Bayliss and Jet in the long head, and Leo 93.5 4, Leo Edginton Robert 93 5. 1st absorbed by higher than average December with special thanks going to the McNeil Edginton and Deano in the zig zag hunt. intermediate Jono McIntyre Zac 93.5. 1st exports destined for the Christmas market. family who supplied the sheep, and to maiden T McLean Edge 92. From December 31 to January 14, the Ashley and Moana Brooking for hosting Results — Event four, straight hunt, judge Brett South Island kill dropped by 13 percent the four judges. Event one, long head, judge Graeme Loffler, 73 runs: Henry Hindmarsh compared to 2019, and was 22 percent below The steak sandwiches at the grounds Cook, 37 runs: Colin Bayliss Jet 93 1, Bo Prudence 97 1, Anthony Hughes Joe 96 the five-year average. The drop in lamb supply were also a big hit. Milner Sharp 92 2, Leo Edginton Roxy 89 2, Matt Humphreys Izzy 95.5 3, Tom through the first half of January was due to The Te Araroa Club is looking forward 3, Trevor Brown Rose 87 4, Guy Collins Nimmo Kate 95 4, Colin Bayliss Ammo good rain over the Christmas period and slow to celebrating their centennial trial in Flip 85 5. 1st intermediate Colin Bayliss 94.75. 1st intermediate Matt Humphreys return to farm chores. Additionally, some 2022. Jet 93. 1st maiden Tim Lamont Kate 81. Izzy 95.5. 1st maiden Matt Humphreys major processors shut down for 10 days over Henry Hindmarsh and Prudence Event two, short head and yard, judge Izzy 95.5. the festive period, limiting national capacity. backed up last weekend’s win with a first Trevor Brown, runs 46: Merv Utting This coming weekend the Matawai and second over the weekend, which has Steel 99 1, Ruie Bridge Max 98 2, Club will host the Poverty Bay Centre BEEF put Prudence on top of the huntaway Graeme Cook Glen 95 3, S Roberts Ice Championships. Total beef exports for January were 5 percent below last January’s levels at 42,500t, despite a strong slaughter rate pre-Christmas. It appears that a downturn in bull and cow slaughter rates through January were the main influence here. Manufacturing beef M.bovis review under way generally makes up around 48 percent of the total beef export mix for New Zealand. AN INDEPENDENT review of the bovis programme,” said B+LNZ chairman improvement and this review is the next This January this was sitting at 44 percent Mycoplasma bovis programme is being Andrew Morrison. step in our journey.” as manufacturing beef exports volumes, carried out to identify lessons that can “This review will contribute to The review has a different focus from which usually sit at about 20,000t during be learned from New Zealand’s largest strengthening New Zealand’s biosecurity previous reviews, he said. January, eased to 18,700t. As a result, prices biosecurity response. system and improve our preparedness “Such as analysis by the Technical in the US market are on their way back down Programme partners Beef + Lamb for any future large-scale biosecurity Advisory Group, which focused on the now as US traders are offered small volumes New Zealand, DairyNZ and the Ministry responses. possibility of eradication.” of New Zealand cow beef for the first time for Primary Industries have appointed “There has been a lot of good work Farmers will be invited to take part in in a while and look to bid prices down in Professor Nicola Shadbolt (chairwoman), by farmers and people involved in the the review, which is expected to take at anticipation of lifting supplies. Dr Roger Paskin, Professor Caroline programme and we have worked hard to least six months to complete. This has prices dropping by US5c/lb with Saunders and Tony Cleland to carry out make improvements,” Mr Morrison said. “The findings will be shared publicly the 95CL selling for US$2.49/lb and the 90CL the review. “We have a philosophy of continuous once completed.” for US$2.27/lb. The Chinese and Taiwanese “It is best practice to carry out a markets are providing good competitive review of an eradication programme on tension for 90CL product, trading for the the scale of New Zealand’s Mycoplasma Seminar, Conference equivalent of US$2.35/lb. New Zealand Forest Industry & Field Trip DAIRY 2021 Status and Outlook The second Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event GOAT BUYER for February provided the industry with more 15-18 March 2021 | Napier Conference Centre | Napier, NEW ZEALAND surprises. The GDT price index moved up 3 percent to levels not seen since May 2014, driven Seminar Mon 15 March (PM) strongly by whole milk powder (WMP) prices, Timber PLUS Carbon Tree Farming. A “must attend” event which gained 4.3 percent on average. for farmers and rural land owners. There were concerns across the industry that Chinese buyers would step away from this auction, due to Chinese New Year’s Conference Tues 16 March (Full Day) & Wed 17 March (AM) celebrations. This concern was dismissed NZ and International speaker presentations on the 2021 NZ with normal levels of bidders from each Forest Industry Status and Outlook. With Zoom presentations region. China purchased the vast majority of by speakers from Russia, China, Europe, UK and Australia. volumes on offer. After this increase in dairy BUYING ALL GOATS prices, the NZX milk price forecast was Field Trip Wed 17 March (PM) & Thurs 18 March (Full Day) updated, gaining seven cents, to now sit at ALL YEAR ROUND $7.58/kg MS. This increase is based on the Prompt pickup & payment Optional Field Trip, visiting forest and wood processing sites Experienced musterers can be arranged in Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa. * limited places current GDT commodity prices, NZX dairy 38030-01 futures prices and current exchange rate Contact Brian Hutchings 022 069 5212

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But with every challenge comes •฀ Cultural฀sensitivity. opportunity - the opportunity for change member? and transformation. Poverty Bay Rugby Closing฀ date฀ for฀ applications฀ is฀ has positioned itself over the past few Wednesday, March 10, 2021. years to better adapt to its ever-changing Please send cover letter and CV to world and meet the needs of its [email protected] communities. As a result, it has experienced year-on-year growth and is excited about being part of change and one of the most significant periods of NZ Situations Vacant Rugby. The Union wants to hear from those PART-TIME GARDENER motivated by creating environments that are welcoming and inclusive, and draw on A part-time position has become available diverse perspectives and positive actions for a motivated and energetic person to to encourage our community to be join the team carrying out a gardening passionate, fair and their best. role working within newly established perennial gardens in a stunning setting, Although knowledge of and empathy for 25kms South of Gisborne. rugby are beneficial, it is not necessarily a pre-requisite of the position. Under- The successful applicant must: standing a balance sheet and sports governance experience, however, is a • Have people skills and a be good pretty good start. communicator. • Be prepared to work within a team and Independent Board Members must not be, be flexible in relation to seasonal or on appointment must immediately duties within the garden. cease to be, either an employee of the • Have some knowledge of plants and/or Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union, or a worked in previous jobs with plants. member of the Council of Clubs. • Have a high level of integrity, be honest and reliable. The appointment is for a three-year term • This part-time role will be 3 days per and is an appointed, not elected, position. week with days being flexible. All applications should include a CV, Applicants must have a current NZ confirmation of independence as defined Residency. Accommodation on the above, and an appropriate covering property is not available. letter. They should be forwarded to: Background checks will be carried out. Josh Willoughby CEO PBRFU Email: [email protected] Applications close Friday, 12th March Mail to: PO Box 520, Gisborne 2021. 18X4 LOST ANIMAL New Zealand Please send a covering letter with your has free listings in our classified section for Applications close 5pm, Friday 12th CV and references to vacancy@ March. nickshead.co.nz lost and found animals. Phone 869 0601. 22 The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021

38292-01 The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 RACING 23 Richardson chasing hometown feature with Bonny Lass MATAMATA — Trainers Graham Richardson three-year-old. She came up quicker and is more Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes and Rogan Norvall head to their local meeting of a natural than we thought she would be. (2000m), in-form mares La Mia Stella and Rocket on Saturday with talented yet unassuming filly “What we do after this we are not sure yet. We Fuel in the Lisa Chittick Plate (1400m) and Light Bonny Lass in the Gr.2 J Swap Contractors Ltd will keep an eye on her physically and see what Brocade in a Rating 65 1200m. Matamata Breeders Stakes (1200m). her shins are like.” “Paisley Park was a little bit stiff last time and An impressive debut winner at the course and With 11 horses nominated for the banner race should have run a little bit closer, I can’t split distance in late January, Richardson is pleased of the year at Matamata, Richardson is hoping for Rocket Fuel and La Mia Stella and Light Brocade with the progress of the Super Easy filly, who a good draw and is proud to have a runner in the has worked up well and will sport blinkers for the upstaged high-priced yearling colt Noverre feature. first time,” he said. when breaking maiden ranks, with that runner “It is a big thrill to have a horse capable Meanwhile, Group One winner Tiptronic has enhancing the form by winning comfortably at of going to the Matamata Breeders’ Stakes, recovered well after being galloped on when Whanganui last week. obviously being from Matamata it is a big thing,” ON FORM: Bonny Lass will contest the sixth in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) “She’s a very natural two-year-old. She just he said. Gr.2 J Swap Contractors Ltd Matamata and is on a path to the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New gets up and does what you want her to do and Raced by the Social Racing Starting Gates Breeders’ Stakes on Saturday. Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on March 13. she is not silly about it,” Richardson said. Syndicate in conjunction with breeder Sandy “He’s fine. He has healed up better than I “She has only had the one trial and the Moore, Bonny Lass is likely to have a legion of speed when winning her only trial, before thought. It is nearly 100 percent and he will have one race and has just done everything as a fans. dictating when successful on raceday. a trial next week at Rotorua before he heads to professional. The filly, who will be ridden by Craig Grylls, Richardson will have a further four runners at the Bonecrusher,” Richardson said. “She is athletic and is going to be a better has shown good versatility coming from off Matamata with Paisley Park to contest the Listed — NZ Racing Desk

Counties races at Pukekohe Thursday Jetbet 2 TAB Doubles 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Trebles 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 Quaddies 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 Place6 4-9 Selections 15 77076 Paris Ruby (6) 56.5 45 12 Wild Rosie (6) 56 45 S Weatherley EMERGENCIES: 16 — Lionize SCRATCHED Race 1: HAIL DAMAGE, CONTEMPLATION, JOJAKK 16 970 Heart Of A Lion (9) 56 45 15 700 Carlito (9) 58 45 J Fawcett 17 007 Moneyripper (1) 58.5 45 4 NZB Ins. Pearl Series Race 2.47 16 9s26 Anduin (1) 58 51 L Satherley 8 PGG Wrightson Pukekohe 5.12 Race 2: TOM, HEZA SHOWMAN, BANISH 18 070s0 Incy Wincy Spider (5) 56 45 $10,000, maiden 3yof, 1400m 17 Portofino (11) 56 45 L Innes $10,000, maiden, 1600m Race 3: ANOTHER ENTREE, BRIMSTONE, CHANDLER 19 9s680 Anhedonia (13) 58.5 45 J M Fillmore 18 — Self Made SCRATCHED Race 4: NIGHT VISION, PORTOFINO, DESERT ROSE 20 s0960 Youknowhatimean (17) 58.5 45 1 506 Cantsaytoomuch (15) 56.5 52 R Elliot 19 — Great Commission SCRATCHED 1 259s2 Sailor Jerry (1) 58.5 53 C Grylls Race 5: WITHALLMYHEART, SIDE EYE, APERITIF 2 72 Stringline (4) 56.5 52 V Colgan 2 0s502 Like A Boss (11) 58.5 52 L Satherley Race 6: IN PURSUIT, METRO WINNER, PACKING JOY 2 Mount Shop 1.37 3 270 Bendermerry (2) 56.5 50 S Collett 6 Dunstan Horsefeeds 3.57 3 368s4 Oso Savvy (4) 58.5 50 O Bosson 4 2957 Golden Eagle (13) 56.5 50 L Satherley Race 7: BEAUTY FOR ASHES, KHAN HUNTER, BRANCATELLI $10,000, maiden, 1200m $10,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1400m 4 30506 Double Act (12) 58.5 49 T Thornton 5 46069 Swey My Way (16) 56.5 48 5 06 Winafortune (3) 58.5 46 V Colgan Race 8: ALL NIGHT LONG, LIKE A BOSS, SAILOR JERRY 1 22 Aronov (8) 58.5 54 V Colgan 6 Night Vision (9) 56.5 47 C Grylls 1 3750s Sonofabutcher (1) 60 65 S Collett 6 9s680 Anhedonia (9) 58.5 45 J M Fillmore Race 9: ALWAYS MORE, OCEANA LAD, 2 s9073 Que Pret (7) 58.5 51 B Rogerson (a4) 7 56 Shannon’s Joy (11) 56.5 46 A Calder 2 51s4 Metro Winner (2) 59 63 J Riddell 7 8s970 Overthemark (2) 58.5 45 A Calder CLEVERCONVERSATION 3 53 Captain Tom (6) 58 51 A Calder 3 71354 In Pursuit (7) 58.5 63 W Pinn (a2) 8 Alta Bella (8) 56.5 45 S Weatherley 8 s0960 Youknowhatimean (5) 58.5 45 4 4307 Flavius (10) 58 49 S Weatherley 9 Desert Rose (5) 56.5 45 Brandon May 4 310s Mister Mosey (8) 58.5 62 S Weatherley 5 Heza Showman (9) 58 47 S Collett 5 03150 Radegast (3) 58.5 62 O Bosson E McCall (a3) 10 Kimmy Be Cool (1) 56.5 45 (a3) 9 — Khan Hunter SCRATCHED 6 Banish (13) 58 45 L Innes 11 Portofino (14) 56.5 45 L Innes 6 0000s Packing Joy (4) 58 61 D Johnson 7 s30s5 Mini Mystic (12) 56.5 50 J Fawcett 7 66159 The Green Gremlin (9) 58 61 R Elliot 10 52633 Gitche Gumee (7) 56.5 54 D Johnson 12 Queen Sugar (6) 56.5 45 W Pinn (a2) 11 66495 All Night Long (10) 56.5 49 J Fawcett 8 49s7s Triple Heart (1) 56.5 49 T Yanagida (a1) 13 82096 Red Star (10) 56.5 45 B Rogerson (a4) 8 54055 Highland Dancer (10) 57 59 D Danis (a2) 12 00 Giuliana’s Joy (6) 56.5 45 D Danis (a2) 9 6s89s Show The Love (2) 56.5 45 E McCall (a3) 14 Self Made (7) 56.5 45 D Danis (a2) 9 8s020 Willy Away (6) 57 59 H Schofer (a2) 10 8s Zouperb (5) 56.5 45 C Grylls 13 85430 Sainte Elisabeth (8) 56 50 EMERGENCIES: 10 4910s Anzac Power (5) 56 61 C Grylls 11 46069 Swey My Way (3) 56 48 14 — Miss SCRATCHED 15 Deepdene (3) 56.5 45 Callum Jones (a3) 7 Franklin Auctions 4.37 16 0s Spirit Of Baz (12) 56.5 45 9 Vernon And Vazey 5.42 1 Congrats Danielle Johnson 1.02 12 Side Hustle (4) 56 47 D Danis (a2) $10,000, maiden 3yo, 1600m 13 Searchlight (11) 56 45 5 Counties Home Loans 3.22 $10,000, maiden, 1600m $10,000, maiden, 2100m 1 Brancatelli (7) 57.5 47 J Riddell 3 Haunui Farm 2.12 $10,000, maiden, 1400m 2 6 Punchline (12) 57.5 46 V Colgan 1 22324 Oceana Lad (6) 58.5 54 R Elliot 1 0054 Jojakk (16) 58.5 50 J Fawcett 3 Khan Hunter (3) 57.5 45 T Yanagida (a1) 2 2 Always More (8) 58.5 52 T Harris 2 s2486 Oak (11) 58.5 50 T Harris $10,000, maiden, 1200m 1 4s0 Stonehenge (6) 58.5 49 H Schofer (a2) 4 0 Kind Sir (4) 57.5 45 O Bosson 3 30003 Cleverconversation (1) 58.5 51 3 60390 El Zita (15) 58.5 49 H Schofer (a2) 2 05407 Extersea (2) 58.5 48 S Collett 1 0949 More The Better (4) 58.5 49 C Dell 5 03928 Ciambella (9) 55.5 51 D Johnson T Thornton 4 s9540 Senzabeel (10) 58.5 49 B Rogerson (a4) 2 740 Mount Remarkable (12) 58.5 49 3 05 Aperitif (8) 58.5 47 6 70373 Nun Hissing (8) 55.5 51 S Collett 5 679 Patung (8) 58.5 45 4 0 Ernie’s Taken (3) 58.5 45 C Grylls 4 30030 Jaydeear (5) 58.5 50 L Satherley S McKay 7 85430 Sainte Elisabeth (15) 55.5 50 A Calder 5 s7s84 Outage (12) 58.5 50 W Pinn (a2) 6 8 Wilewink (7) 58.5 45 J Riddell 3 Another Entree (1) 58.5 47 A Calder 5 08 Jimmy Who (13) 58.5 45 W Pinn (a2) 8 6 Beauty For Ashes (6) 55.5 46 6 47 Oh Our Wyatt (4) 58.5 49 E McCall (a3) 7 54 Contemplation (12) 58 50 O Bosson 4 0s9 Just Kroozin (2) 58.5 45 W Pinn (a2) 6 879s Witness (5) 58.5 45 A Goindasamy (a1) A Goindasamy (a1) 7 70s50 Rockwithattitude (3) 58.5 46 8 60696 Listonian (4) 58 45 L Innes 5 222 Brimstone (3) 58 54 C Grylls 7 27232 Side Eye (10) 58 54 D Danis (a2) 9 0 Alabama Miss (2) 55.5 45 L Satherley 9 24327 Whanga Wonder (2) 56.5 53 8 44 Withallmyheart (16) 58 50 J Riddell H Schofer (a2) 6 9s26 Anduin (8) 58 51 L Satherley 10 09 Castle On The Hill (10) 55.5 45 SCRATCHED S Weatherley 7 4s3 Chandler (5) 58 51 J Fawcett 9 407 The Real Test (14) 58 48 T Thornton 8 — Brancatelli 10 23744 Hail Damage (14) 56.5 52 D Johnson 8 000s Great Commission (11) 58 45 10 24s93 Pipsqueak Rose (4) 56.5 52 11 Deepdene (1) 55.5 45 9 4s870 Jack Of Hearts (2) 58 45 11 56 Charmingaffair (20) 56.5 46 H Schofer (a2) T Yanagida (a1) 12 Kimmy Be Cool (11) 55.5 45 10 — Lionize SCRATCHED 12 22000 Songsungblu (18) 56 52 T Thornton 9 29s05 Arrivo (7) 56.5 52 T Thornton 11 259s4 Annalone (12) 56.5 51 S McKay 13 Shandiva (14) 55.5 45 C Grylls 11 90 Peecee Pussycat (10) 58 45 C Grylls 13 36 Apostrophe (19) 56 50 V Colgan 10 270s8 So Charming (10) 56.5 45 12 7573s Isola Sacra (15) 56.5 51 D Johnson 14 Taviluv (13) 55.5 45 L Innes 12 6322 Spirit Of Gold (9) 56.5 54 D Johnson 14 76 Sleepygirl (3) 56 46 C Grylls Callum Jones (a3) 13 3s406 Arabia (7) 56.5 49 T Thornton EMERGENCIES: 13 s7989 Cash Me Ousside (11) 56.5 45 V Colgan EMERGENCIES: 11 27055 Targhee (9) 56 50 S Collett 14 — Spirit Of Baz SCRATCHED 15 4s870 Jack Of Hearts (5) 57.5 45 14 Shandiva (7) 56 45 S Collett

NZ Metro TC harness at Addington Thursday Jetbet 8 TAB Doubles 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Trebles 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 Quaddies 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 Place6 4-9 Selections 2 Fahey Fence Hire Trot 5.49 6 80943 Takemybreathaway (Fr) 6 K Tomlinson (J) 2 47593 Jordy (Fr) 2 J Morrison (J) 6 57165 I Dream Of Jeannie (10) 2 T Williams SCRATCHED Race 1: FRANCO STEFAN, KOWHAI MAGIC, BETTER FLY 7 0490s Fancy (Fr) 7 (J) 3 33F44 Unfazed (Fr) 3 S Tomlinson (J) 7 — Sundons Flyer $10,000, r40-r53 discretionary handicap 8 — Eastwood Isabella SCRATCHED 4 55 Talent Agent (Fr) 4 K Barron 8 33543 Midnight Dash (30) 1 B Hope (J) Race 2: HURRICANE HILL, FOREIGNER, SILVER SURFER stand, 2600m 9 — Sport Mental SCRATCHED 5 40586 Cheapcheap (Fr) 5 T Williams 9 — The Player SCRATCHED Race 3: MISS IMPRESSION, LADY MATARA, QUEENOFDANCE 1 25386 Blink N Bones (Fr) 1 B Ford 10 32253 Idealindreams (Fr) 21 (J) 6 P8044 Sense Of Occasion (Fr) 6 G Smith 10 48254 Doff Your Cap (30) U1 M Jones Race 4: SEAPRIS, YANKEE JAY, NIKOL FRANCO 2 07037 Dd’s Super Stuart (Fr) 2 J Markham 11 16800 Speciale Uno (Fr) 22 B Hope (J) 7 Johnny Nevits (Fr) 7 J Dunn Race 5: UNFAZED, HEAVEN ON HIGH, JORDY 3 s7900 Majestic Rollon (Fr) 3 A Lethaby 12 52903 Woodlea Explorer (Fr) 23 S Tomlinson (J) 8 09 Conspirator (Fr) 8 8 Team Teal F&M Pace 8.51 Race 6: IFYOUSAYSO, ROCKNROLL ROD, PACE N PRIDE 4 00078 Listen Easy (Fr) U1 K Barron 13 413 Lady Matara (Fr) 24 K Newman (J) 9 69650 Motor Mouth (Fr) 9 J Cox $10,000, non-winners 3yo+ f&m. mobile, Race 7: MIDNIGHT DASH, MISSUCCI, I DREAM OF JEANNIE 5 44082 Silver Surfer (10) 1 B Weaver 1980m 6 49640 Foreigner (10) 2 G Hunt 4 ‘Loose Change Fridays’ 6.49 6 Happy 65th Gavin Fry 7. 49 Race 8: DREAM ON ME, HATTIE, MANZINI 1 676 Seventh Heaven (Fr) 1 J Dunn Race 9: ROCKNTOMMY RULZ, CAB CALLOWAY, SAGINAW 7 2656s Palisade (10) 3 D Butt $10,000, non-winners 3yo+ stand, 2000m $15,000, 3yo+ r57-r80. mobile, 1980m 8 4210s Sugarinspice (10) 4 R Holmes 2 Dream On Me (Fr) 2 T Williams 9 63088 Smudgee (10) 5 P Borcoskie 1 43524 Iron Woman (Fr) 1 K Tomlinson (J) 1 51469 Pace N Pride (Fr) 1 T Williams 3 Fascinate (Fr) 3 J Cox 10 15596 Hurricane Hill (10) 6 T Williams 2 03057 Doctor Steve (Fr) 2 R Anderson 2 — Stick Man SCRATCHED 4 2s Hattie (Fr) 4 M Purdon 11 90084 Rachmaninov (10) 7 T Grant 3 8 Keegan Banner (Fr) 3 T Chmiel 3 71140 Nirvana Beach (Fr) 2 K Tomlinson (J) 5 0 Smart Shadow (Fr) 5 (J) 12 08000 Unique Rose (10) 8 T Chmiel 4 85297 Billie Vista (Fr) 4 A Lethaby 4 s2311 Ifyousayso (Fr) 3 G O’Reilly 6 67025 Manzini (Fr) 6 J Morrison (J) 13 97492 Full Of Hope (10) 9 G Smith 5 890 Sheeza Purla (Fr) 5 J Dunn 5 44155 Not Over (Fr) 4 J Dunn 7 — Delta Three SCRATCHED 1 NZB Standardbred Pace 5.19 14 89460 Show Me The Gray (10) 10 J Cox 6 Nikol Franco (Fr) 6 C Thornley 6 64631 Rocknroll Rod (Fr) 5 8 988 Sophie (Fr) 7 R May 15 40069 Michelle (10) U1 S Ottley 7 90s5 Glitz And Glam (Fr) 7 G Smith 7 257s9 Smooth Deal (Fr) 6 M Purdon $12,500, 3yo+ r49-r53. mobile, 1980m 16 90830 Yuri (10) U2 J Dunn 8 99s09 Kiwi Dream (Fr) 8 R Holmes 8 65215 That Alexander Guy (Fr) 7 G Smith 9 First Direct Taxis Pace 9.20 1 10 Franco Stefan (Fr) 1 K Barron 9 33426 Seapris (Fr) 9 B Hope (J) $10,000, r40-r48. mobile, 1980m 2 63001 Better Fly (Fr) 2 J Dunn 3 Hydroflow Pace 6.19 10 860s0 Ruby’s A Delight (Fr) 10 R May 7 Buffets Are Back Trot 8.21 11 98 Saint Waitaki (Fr) 11 T Williams 1 50039 Little Rain (Fr) 1 3 22415 Smooth Debate (Fr) 3 T Williams $10,000, 4yo+ mares r40-r53. jun.d mobile, $15,000, r54+ discretionary handicap stand, 2 02070 Proviseur (Fr) 2 R Holmes 4 99620 Nerano (Fr) 4 G Smith 1980m 12 0 Yankee Jay (Fr) 12 J Cox 2600m 13 87P60 Nadira Franco (Fr) 13 H Clarke 3 09s00 Woodlea Diego (Fr) 3 J Dunn 5 5s70s Louis Litt (Fr) 5 R May 1 76682 Queenofdance (Fr) 1 L McKay (J) 1 27085 The Bloss (Fr) 1 B Borcoskie 4 97078 Saginaw (Fr) 4 R Cameron 6 80670 Jimmy Cannon (Fr) 6 J Cox 2 39748 Invisible Girl (Fr) 2 S O’Reilly (J) 5 Irt. Your Horse. Our Passion. 7. 19 2 03959 Idle Stuartia (Fr) 2 C Thornley 5 53574 Cab Calloway (Fr) 5 K Barron 7 534s6 The Falcon (Fr) 7 G O’Reilly 3 87D22 Miss Impression (Fr) 3 J Morrison (J) 3 50620 Missucci (Fr) 3 K Barron 6 40093 Classy Kid (Fr) 6 A Lethaby 8 17634 Kowhai Magic (Fr) 8 T Chmiel 4 50418 Tombelina (Fr) 4 (J) $10,000, non-winners 3yo+. mobile, 2600m 4 09098 Mikemaro (Fr) 4 J Curtin 7 23902 Rockntommy Rulz (Fr) 7 B Hope (J) 9 45023 Boudica (Fr) 9 J Morrison (J) 5 50245 Kusanova (Fr) 5 M Hurrell (J) 1 854 Heaven On High (Fr) 1 B Hope (J) 5 76108 Tequila Sunset (10) 1 K Cameron 8 73257 Pay Me Visa (Fr) 8 T Chmiel

Waikato greys at Cambridge Thursday Jetbet 3 TAB Doubles 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Trebles 2-3-4, 6-7-8 Quaddies 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 Place6 3-8 Selections 8 58432 Spring Timmie nwtd R & L Udy 5 Vacant Box Five - n & a 2 46643 Waiterimu Ripper 21.28 R & L Udy 2 71454 Spring Cesc 21.18 Emma Potts Race 1: RAILING RACCOON, NIGHT ACE, NEXUS 6 88675 Master Brady nwtd Sean Codlin 3 57527 Ruby Express nwtd Marsha Black 3 47122 Antonio 21.30 Arch Lawrence 2 Farmlands Coprice Sprint 12.36 7 631 Portia nwtd Arch Lawrence 4 41233 Mirko nwtd T & L Craik Race 2: CALF KING, LUCY MIRKO, THRILLING MAPLE 4 31625 Prerogative 21.14 Udy & Cottam $1425, C0, 375m 8 21311 Start Bailing nwtd M & J Smith 5 55876 React Respond nwtd R & L Udy Race 3: THRILLING FREDDY, PORTIA, START BAILING 5 34464 Go Home Duke 21.55 Peter Ferguson 6 53445 Margaux 21.43 Phil Green 6 52415 Spring Mechanic 21.26 R & L Udy Race 4: MONSOON MALABAR, PADDY FAST, NOISE MAKER 1 68564 Xena Poppy nwtd R & L Udy 4 The Clubhouse Sports Bar 1.11 7 21477 My Mate Speight nwtd Udy & Cottam 7 28113 Portland Dream 21.07 T & L Craik Race 5: MIRKO, MARGAUX, OPAWA NEMO 2 Thrilling Otis nwtd Karen Walsh 8 52345 Opawa Nemo nwtd W & T Steele $1745, C2, 375m 8 48757 Typical 21.25 Shirley Ross Race 6: WILD KIWI, NANGAR HURRICANE, PEACH MELBA 3 34433 Calf King nwtd Phil Green 4 6434 Tides Rising nwtd Thayne Green 1 15533 Prideful 21.43 T & L Craik EMERGENCIES: Race 7: ANTONIO, PORTLAND DREAM, SPRING MECHANIC 6 Superior Chunky Dog Rolls 1.45 5 34342 Coolibah Kid nwtd Udy & Cottam 2 18442 Papa Smurf 21.54 Emma Potts 9 65855 Portland Ecklund 21.22 T & L Craik $2920, C4/5, 375m Race 8: PORTLAND BERTY, RIVALRIES, THRILLING MURPHY 6 784 Diamond Tiger nwtd W & T Steele 3 55664 Claretown Beau 21.24 R & N O’Regan 10 14354 Baseline 21.09 T & L Craik 7 2 Lucy Mirko nwtd T & L Craik 4 54253 Quara’s Yoshi 21.52 Paul Cleaver 1 78323 Peach Melba 21.34 Arch Lawrence 8 2 Thrilling Maple nwtd Karen Walsh 5 83572 Paddy Fast 21.35 M & J Smith 2 31552 Wild Kiwi 21.30 Udy & Cottam 8 Mike Stent Decorators Ltd 2.20 EMERGENCIES: 6 32213 Noise Maker 21.44 Phil Green 3 42263 Call Me Leo 21.11 Thayne Green 1 Cookies Cafe Sprint 12.18 9 53545 My Bro Jet nwtd Thayne Green 7 76141 Monsoon Malabar 21.50 Udy & Cottam 4 28121 Nangar Hurricane 21.10 Peter Ferguson $4795, C4/5, 457m $1510, C1, 375m 10 865 Brandi Chaser nwtd W & T Steele 8 16628 Mobility Scooter 21.20 Marsha Black 5 61467 Beau Beau 21.10 Sam Lozell 1 23373 Rivalries 25.62 Phil Green EMERGENCIES: 6 7s738 Highland Vintage 20.90 Peter Ferguson 2 33245 Amaro 25.52 Arch Lawrence 1 78634 Tap Out Bill 21.20 Udy & Cottam 3 Affordable Pet Accessories 12.53 9 17436 Always Dreaming 21.38 Glennis Farrell 7 31547 Just As Much 21.13 Sam Lozell 3 15386 Piccolo 25.79 Arch Lawrence 2 14856 My Snuggles 21.72 Marsha Black 10 64288 Ascott 21.77 W & T Steele 8 62426 Our Hemi 21.15 Udy & Cottam 3 57786 Night Ace nwtd Justin Foot $2920, C1/2, 457m 4 47612 Portland Berty 25.19 T & L Craik 4 67657 Opawa Jade 21.62 W & T Steele 1 11728 Sirocco nwtd Arch Lawrence 5 Mayhounds Rehoming Group 1.28 7 Vetora Cambridge Sprint 2.01 5 Vacant Box Five - n & a 5 22324 Railing Raccoon nwtd Sean Codlin 2 1 Thrilling Freddy nwtd Karen Walsh 6 68688 Isn’t She Bliss nwtd Peter Henley 6 74345 Nexus 21.39 Glennis Farrell 3 2123 Shayanna nwtd Arch Lawrence $1510, C1, 375m $2095, C2/3, 375m 7 14F67 Spring Boot 25.54 Emma Potts 7 22768 Jinja Lad 21.72 Raewyn McPhee 4 21556 All Unite 25.87 Phil Green 1 43456 Go Falcon 21.39 W & T Steele 1 33243 Athenais 21.19 Shirley Ross 8 25121 Thrilling Murphy 25.48 Karen Walsh

Legend: T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. M – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider. TV – Featured on Trackside TV. 24 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Croft soaking up Mansour has something legends’ wisdom RUGBY LEAGUE “It’s pretty cool that we get to by Ed Jackson, AAP train alongside and be coached to prove at South Sydney by Kev and Alfie, who took this GOLD COAST — They were club to so many premierships as the halves duo that made a halves combination,” he said. RUGBY LEAGUE me and I can’t wait to see what for me to stay,” Mansour said. Brisbane an NRL powerhouse “They like to bounce ideas off by Scott Bailey, AAP the challenge ahead is. “The first day I got told I just and Brodie Croft is using Kevin each other and then we get to “It gives you extra motivation. let it sink in and just copped that Walters and Allan Langer’s bounce ideas off each other as SYDNEY —Josh Mansour When I was at Penrith all I bitter pill, but the next day I was knowledge to push his own well. It’s been great.” claims being cut by Penrith has lit wanted to do was play there my on the phone to my manager. rugby league to the next level. Croft says his game fell apart a fire in him and he’s determined whole career. “I had this belief that it was all Croft’s debut campaign for last year as he tried too hard to to prove himself at South Sydney “I have been in the same place going to work out for the best. But the Broncos was forgettable, deliver in an unravelling team. for the first time in years. for so long . . . I wasn’t losing it was hard to switch off because with the youngster struggling After an off-season where Mansour is a month into his motivation, but it was a comfort I had this doubt just hovering to make an impact during the the birth of his first child has two-year stint at the Rabbitohs zone. around me. club’s horror run in which they given him a new perspective, after being told by the Panthers “It’s a fresh start, a new “I was holding up better than stumbled to a first wooden- the former Melbourne Storm in November he would not be in challenge. You’re not starting from my wife. She is a rational thinker spoon finish. prospect is eager to reproduce their top 17 in 2021. scratch but it’s a chance to prove and there were so many variables. Images of the 23-year-old the form that made him such a The winger’s move marks a yourself.” “Where am I going to take my crying on the field after a loss coveted talent when he joined return to Souths 11 years after he The 30-year-old decided within family and raise my kids? Where to the Warriors summed up the Broncos on a three-year played under-20s there alongside days he wanted to make returning are we going to move and look for the club’s woes as the once- deal at the end of 2019. Adam Reynolds before leaving to South Sydney his priority, after houses.” mighty Broncos slumped to “Obviously things weren’t in search of a National Rugby Penrith told him he could look Mansour scored 12 tries in 22 unprecedented lows. going great as a team and then League debut. elsewhere. games last year, but his ability to It was as far as could be I was trying to overplay my But after previously playing for But it didn’t make the offer Souths some much-needed from when Walters and Langer hand, trying to find things that New South Wales and Australia, conversation with Ivan Cleary power early in sets will be as vital steered the Broncos to multiple weren’t there,” he said. Mansour is eying one of the and Panthers football boss Matt as anything else. premierships during the 1990s. “That’s why Kevvie’s been biggest years of his career after Cameron any easier, with Charlie “The forwards have set an With Walters now on board as good to simplify it, strip it right his Penrith move. Staines set to pinch his wing spot expectation,” he said. head coach and Langer working back and play to my strengths. “It’s pulled me out of my this year. “But I know what I need to as an assistant, Croft says the “I just want to get back to comfort zone and it’s invigorating,” “I wanted to move on as fast as bring and what I needed to do legendary pair are proving an playing my best brand of footy. I Mansour told AAP. I could,” Mansour said. for the team. I will definitely be invaluable resource. know what I’m capable of.” “It’s just really set a new fire in “I could tell there was no hope measuring myself in that way.” THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY Thursday, February 25, 2021 SUDOKU CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jameela Jamil, 35; Rashida Jones, 45; Chelsea Handler, 46; Sean Astin, 50. Happy Birthday: You'll be looking for answers this year, questioning everything and SUDOKU is a logic puzzle made considering what to do next. 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The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 SPORT 25 Under-19 Euro finals Everton’s plans for cancelled amid virus FOOTBALL circumstances,” UEFA said. stadium approved The Romanian capital Bucharest is one of UEFA has cancelled the planned finals of its the 12 host cities for the postponed men’s Euro Under-19 European Championships for both men 2020 tournament with UEFA expected to make a FOOTBALL match-day income of their rivals. and women due to the impact of the Covid-19 decision on the plans for that event on March 5. Everton formally agreed a 200- pandemic. UEFA hopes that vaccination efforts will allow LIVERPOOL — Everton’s year land lease at the dock site in The men’s football tournament was due to be them to stick to their original plan for June’s main planning application for a new 2017 and announced plans to build held in Romania from June 30 with the women’s pan-European tournament. 52,888-capacity stadium at a waterfront stadium that can help event schedule for Belarus from July 21. The 24-nation, month-long showpiece is a Liverpool’s Bramley-Moore Dock has bridge the gap to the leading top- In a statement on Tuesday, the governing major revenue generator for UEFA and national been unanimously approved by the flight teams. body for European football said government federations across Europe, and was postponed local council, the Premier League “Whilst today is just one more travel restrictions currently in place would make by 12 months after last year’s Covid-19 outbreak. club says. step in our long journey, it’s a very staging the events very difficult. The host cities are Glasgow, Dublin, Bilbao, The Merseyside club have played important one,” Everton chairman “Although it is unfortunate that no youth Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Munich, Rome, St at Goodison Park since 1892, but Bill Kenwright said in a statement competitions can take place in the current Petersburg, Bucharest, Budapest and Baku, with with a capacity of only 40,000 the confirming the approval of Liverpool season, the health and safety of young the semifinals and final set for London’s Wembley team struggle to compete with the City Council on Tuesday. — AAP athletes must be prioritised in the current Stadium. — AAP Mourinho still believes he can succeed at Spurs FOOTBALL by Jonathan Veal, PA LONDON — Coach Jose Mourinho is convinced he can turn around Tottenham’s current slump and believes he will go into the Premier League club’s history for the right reasons. Mourinho’s position has come under scrutiny after a shocking run of form, which has seen them slip from top of the table in mid-December to being nine points off the top four in 13 games. The Portugese coach was brought to the club to deliver silverware and he can still do that this season as Spurs have a Carabao Cup final against Manchester City in April. His side are also sailing towards the latter stages of the Europa League and will meet Wolfsberg in the second leg of the last-32 tie tomorrow (NZ time). But the league form, where they have lost five of their last six games, is nothing Mourinho has experienced before and he THIRD OF THREE: Leeds United’s Raphinha (right) scores his side’s third goal during an English Premier League football match is committed to making a success of his against Southampton at Elland Road in Leeds today. Picture by Gareth Copley/Pool via AP time in north London. “When the results are bad normally the coach is a lonely man,” he said. “I cannot say I’m happy but I would say I’m not unhappy. I wake up in the morning and I want to come back to Leeds back in top half work. I arrive in the building and feel the motivation in everyone. FOOTBALL Southampton thought they had broken “When a third of the league is still “I feel very confident and I believe we the deadlock just before half-time when to play for, that many games can offer are going to improve and I believe that I LEEDS — Leeds United have climbed Che Adams latched on to James Ward- confusion that perhaps has influence in will be in Tottenham’s history for the good back into the top half of the Premier Prowse’s smart free-kick, but referee the final decisions,” Bielsa said. reasons and not for the bad reasons.” League as three second-half goals secured Andre Marriner ruled it out after “But in no way do I want to position Club chairman Daniel Levy hired them a 3-0 home win over Southampton. claiming he was not ready. myself in an advantageous position with Mourinho hoping to end the club’s long Patrick Bamford’s 13th league goal of Leeds made a flying start to the second the club, because if the club offer me an trophy drought and Mourinho says there the season, a strike from Stuart Dallas half and took the lead in the 47th minute. extension and I delay it, that would seem is no friction with his boss amid the poor and the impressive Raphinha’s free- Bamford raced on to Tyler Roberts’ as though the club was more interested run of form. kick lifted Marcelo Bielsa’s side above excellent through-ball and clipped a cool in me than I am in the club and that is “My relationship is the same since day Arsenal and up to 10th, one point behind left-footed finish into the bottom corner. not the case.” one which is a relationship of respect and Tottenham Hotspur. Dallas settled any home nerves when For Saints boss Hasenhuttl it was “an open communication,” he said. Southampton were not without their he crashed in Leeds’ second from the old story of the season so far, especially in “Nothing changed in relation to that.” chances and despite being overrun after edge of the area in the 77th minute. the second half”. Spurs are all but through to the last-16 the interval were still in the game until The hosts chased a third and Raphinha Southampton are 14th, eight points of the Europa League competition which Dallas made it 2-0 in the 77th minute. curled home an excellent free-kick around clear of the drop zone. looks like being their best route back into But the Saints’ winless league run was the wall and into the bottom corner in “It’s tough to take at the moment but the Champions League, leading 4-1 from extended to eight matches and had Leeds the 84th. I must say it was an absolutely deserved last week’s first leg. not been so wasteful in front of goal, Post-match Leeds manager again win for Leeds,” he said. Giovani Lo Celso and Serge Aurier are Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side would have lost shrugged off questions about agreeing a “They had more energy in the second still out, with Mourinho suggesting he by a bigger margin at Elland Road. potential contract extension. half.” — PA will name a strong line-up. Former Man United defender McQueen has dementia FOOTBALL coaching career that included time at has lived life to the full. ball to the goalkeeper for practice over Middlesbrough, the ex-centreback went “He had unforgettable experiences and over,” they said. LONDON — Former Scotland, on to become a popular TV pundit in the in his playing days with Scotland, “He does wonder if this has been a Manchester United and Leeds defender UK. Manchester United and Leeds United, factor in his dementia as his symptoms Gordon McQueen has been diagnosed “In January, Gordon McQueen, our dad, and also took so much from his coaching appeared in his mid-60s.” with dementia. was formally diagnosed with vascular and TV work in more recent times.” McQueen’s former Leeds teammate His family announced the news on dementia,” a statement released by his The family said football allowed Jack Charlton died with dementia last Tuesday, saying the 68-year-old wondered wife Yvonne, daughters Hayley and Anna McQueen to travel the world and year and it was confirmed in recent whether his persistent heading of the and son Edward said. experience things he could only have months that English football great Sir football was a contributing factor. “As a family we felt it was important dreamed about. Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with McQueen, whose football career started to let people know, particularly if raising But they said he wants footballers of the disease. at St Mirren before he moved to Leeds awareness can help others in similar today’s generation to know there may be England’s Football Association is in 1972 and later United, represented situations. risks with persistent heading of the ball. supporting two independently led Scotland on 30 occasions, scoring five “Whilst as a family we’ve found it hard “Dad scored some important goals in research studies examining former goals. to come to terms with the changes in dad, his career and memorable headers but professional players for early signs of Having managed Airdrie during a he has no regrets about his career and used to stay back in training, heading the neurocognitive degeneration. — PA 26 SPORT The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Mes back for Silver Ferns

NETBALL her international debut. playing international ,” SILVER FERNS SQUAD FOR Fitzpatrick, . Gordon adds to a heavy Taurua said. DAME has — Shooters: midcourt presence, which “We are equally excited to play named a 14-strong squad , Monica CONSTELLATION CUP DRAW — Taurua said she was excited to all four tests against the world for next month’s four-match Falkner, , Maia Wilson. Game 1, Tuesday, March 2, 7pm, unleash. number one netball team on our Constellation Cup against the Midcourters: Maddy Gordon, Gina Christchurch; Game 2, Wednesday, “Silver Ferns and New home soil in front of our home Australian Diamonds. Crampton, , Kimiora March 3, 7pm, Christchurch; Game Zealand netball is laden with crowd. The team include world cup Poi, Shannon Saunders, Whitney 3, Saturday, March 6, 4pm, Tauranga; amazing midcourt players at “It’s series like these, against winner Bailey Mes, who returns Souness, Samantha Winders. Game 4, Sunday, March 7, 3pm, the moment. They all have a our long-time rivals, which to the shooting circle following a Defenders: , Sulu Tauranga. point of difference and they all really showcases the best netball lengthy injury layoff which saw are impressively fit and hard ever.” her undergo knee surgery after but getting there and it’s all we hit the first lockdown so just workers,” she said. The timing and nature of she damaged it at the Netball going really well,” Mes said in a various things that have slowed The series marks the first the series, as the teams build Nations Cup in London last year. radio interview. down the process.” time in over a year since the towards the Commonwealth Mes said her return has been “It was a very subtle injury Meanwhile, midcourter Maddy World No.1 Australian Diamonds Games and world cup, meant a long time coming. and it took a while to figure Gordon has earned her second played an international test. Taurua wanted to take a bigger “It was a really long process out what was going on which call-up to the side after being “I know the Diamonds will be squad of 14 from which she getting back on court but I’m added to the length of time. named in the Silver Ferns late excited to get back out on court would pick a team of 12 before back to not quite full games yet Once I decided to have surgery last year and will look to make after such a long break from each match. — NZ Herald Historic 10th loss in a row

The White Ferns’ horror one-day international run has hit a historic low. An eight- defeat to England at yesterday was their 10th consecutive ODI defeat — the longest losing streak in the team’s history. The Ferns haven’t won a one-day international in over two years, and never looked likely in Christchurch as they crashed to a heavy defeat against a team who hadn’t played for 436 days. A meagre 178 all out was never going to cut it in the first of three ODIs against England, and the White Ferns’ reliance on their few world-class players means that when (3), (16) and (13) fail to fire, the team almost always follows suit. The continued international struggles of opener (career strike rate of 40, out for eight off 24 balls yesterday) hardly inspires fast starts, and while the middle-order role of (14 off 35) doesn’t always offer opportunities for long stays at the crease, she hasn’t produced an of more than 26 in almost four years. However, the two players who did perform may be the players the Ferns most needed to if they’re to have enough depth to prosper come the World Cup. Hayley Jensen, promoted from her usual No 8 spot to open, took her chance with an impressive CRASH SITE: In this aerial image taken from video provided by 53 from 58 balls, while debutante Brooke Halliday KABC-TV video, a vehicle rests on its side after a rollover accident marked the occasion with a 54-ball 50. involving golfer Tiger Woods (inset) along a road in the Rancho Palos Jensen picked up a wicket as well, but in a Verdes section of Los Angeles. Woods was taken to hospital with stark highlight of the difference between the two unspecified leg injuries. The vehicle (pictured in a close-up shot left) sides, it was one of only two, as Tammy Beaumont sustained major damage. Pictures via AP (71) and Heather Knight (67) eased their side to victory with 16.2 overs to spare. Perhaps one other glimmer of hope for the White Ferns was the debut of 16-year-old spinner Fran Jonas, who delivered a maiden and a close lbw referral in her opening two overs, before losing Woods in surgery after crash her length in her second spell. — NZ Herald Jaws of life needed to extricate golfing great Harris for captain? RUGBY LEAGUE

LOS ANGELES —Tiger Woods support.” One tweet on Monday showed early morning after Thanksgiving in TOHU Harris is being lined up as the has suffered leg injuries in a A KABC-TV helicopter over the him in a cart smiling with actor 2009, when his SUV ran over a fire new Warriors captain, allied to a long-term vehicle rollover in the Los Angeles scene of Woods’ accident showed David Spade. hydrant and hit a tree. deal that will probably see him finish his area and is undergoing surgery, a car on its side with the front end According to Golf Digest, That was the start of shocking career at the Auckland club. authorities and his manager said. heavily damaged. also owned by Discovery, the TV revelations that he had been That’s the indication from a report which His condition was not yet clear Air bags appeared to be shoot was on-course lessons to cheating on his wife with multiple says Harris will benefit from the departure as of this morning. deployed. The wreckage appeared celebrities, such as Spade and women. of the highly-paid Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to Woods had to be extricated from to be just off the side of a road on NBA star Dwyane Wade. Woods lost major corporate rugby union next year. the vehicle with the “jaws of life” a hillside. Woods did not play. sponsorship, went to a It remains to be seen what effect his tools, the Los Angeles County Woods, whose first name is The 15-time major champion last rehabilitation clinic in Mississippi impending shift away has on their 2021 Sheriff’s Department said in a Eldrick, was the sole occupant played on December 20 in the PNC and did not return to golf for five bid to make the NRL playoffs, despite all statement. of the vehicle, the sheriff’s Championship with his 11-year-old months. the efforts to brush the significance of his No other cars were involved in department said. son, Charlie. In May 2017, Florida police found league snub away. the wreck that injured the golfer. The crash occurred shortly He had a fifth surgery on his him asleep behind the wheel of a But Tuivasa-Sheck’s farewell will allow Woods, 45, was taken to the before 7.15am on Tuesday, officials back, a microdiscectomy, two days car parked awkwardly on the side the Warriors to re-balance their salary hospital by ambulance. The vehicle said. before Christmas and gave no of the road. distribution. The timing looks perfect for sustained major damage, the Woods was in Los Angeles over indication when he would return. He was arrested on a DUI Harris, the club’s 2020 player of the year, sheriff’s department said. the weekend as the tournament The Masters is on April 8-11 and charge and said later he had an to negotiate an extension up to 2024. “Tiger Woods was in a single-car host of the Genesis Invitational at when asked if he would be there unexpected reaction to prescription NRL.com said talks between the player accident this morning in California Riviera, where he presented the during the CBS telecast, Woods medicine for his back pain. and club were apparently progressing well, where he suffered multiple leg trophy. replied, “God, I hope so.” Woods pleaded guilty to with a three-year offer on the table. injuries,” his manager, Mark He was to spend Monday and This is the third time Woods reckless driving and checked into a Harris made a successful switch from Steinberg, said. Tuesday filming with Discovery- has been involved in a car clinic to get help with prescription the edge to a middle forward last year, “He is currently in surgery and owned GOLFTV, with whom he has investigation. medication and a sleep disorder. as the game sped up under the tweaks we thank you for your privacy and an endorsement contract. The most notorious was the — AP introduced by NRL boss Peter V’landys during the first lockdown. — NZ Herald The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 SPORT 27 Restraint, respect at press call BOXING by Dylan Cleaver, NZ Herald It is clear Parker feels that a risk is only a risk if it doesn’t work. He’s been MIKE Tyson once declared that he here before and clearly feels confident. wanted to eat Lennox Lewis’s children. Asked what round he expected to end the Contrast that to the lead-up to the fight in, he began and ended his answer biggest New Zealand deliberately. boxing clash in history, where Junior Fa’s “One, two, three, four, five, six . . .” “celebrity” trainer Eugene Bareman urged Any of those numbers would do. He went the public and press “not to overlook the no further. human side” of the upcoming fight. Barry pointed out that Parker had fought It was an unusually poignant and slightly under the brightest of lights. His skills and, jarring moment for a pre-fight press call just as importantly, his fortitude had been that usually provides a platform for the kind examined on the grandest of stages. The of cheap verbal shots that sell pay-per-view spotlight was where he was happiest. packages. Fa and his trainer Doug Viney had done Instead what was delivered when well to forge an unbeaten professional and Junior Fa, plus trainers record over four years, Barry continued, and managers, met at the top table was but that was all he had on his resume. an exercise in restraint and something He had no experience of the Big Show, approximating humility. the atmosphere he would face when The fighters liked each other, they said. It he entered the ring in front of cameras would be all business in the ring but there that would beam moving images of his would be no eating of children or ripping struggle into homes across more than 180 out of hearts. Nor did there need to be. countries. There was the odd sly dig, some more HAS EXPERIENCE OF THE ‘BIG SHOW’: Boxer Joseph Parker during a press Forget the red herrings about biased subtle than others, and the requisite conference for the upcoming bout with Junior Fa. NZ Herald picture judges and arcane glove protocols, the declarations of impending victory, but none fight would be decided by who handled the of that overshadowed the idea that this fame by guiding the MMA career of Israel says Hearn, while it is “make or break”, pressure better and Barry believed the man would be a landmark fight between two Adesanya. according to his long-time trainer Kevin in his corner had a profound advantage. athletes with similar backgrounds who will “One of these guys is going to fade away Barry. How would Bareman respond? attempt to inflict injury and set back the a bit and do what fighters have to do to “They are trying to raise an emotional “You can’t really argue with anything professional careers of each other. build themselves up again. response,” Barry said of Fa’s camp, “trying Kevin said,” he said. Parker is fighting with the aim of pushing “That’s sad.” to get us to lose focus. It was time, though, for Fa to go where himself towards another title tilt, a path Unfortunately for Parker, Bareman “We know this is very, very important Parker had already been. promoter Eddie Hearn has mapped out. concluded, he would be the one in need of for us. Is it make or break? Yes. If we don’t “Every fighter reaches a level when they Fa is fighting to replace his fellow South empathy after the weekend. deliver on Saturday night it’s going to be have to announce themselves to the world.” Aucklander in that pecking order. The fight is a bigger risk for Parker. That very hard to get back in position to fight a Fa, he said, would do that. “Someone is going to have that dream has been acknowledged by all sides. A loss top-five, top-10 boxer let alone a title fight,” Parker, with all due respect, has a shattered,” said Bareman, who has found to Fa would be “catastrophic” for his career he said. different idea.

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MAKING A SPLASH: More than 800 junior surf lifesavers from 47 clubs around New Zealand will take part in Oceans ’21, the national junior championships held annually at Mt Maunganui. Scenes like this, from last year’s Oceans event, will be common at the Mt Maunganui main beach over the next four days. All three Gisborne clubs will be represented at the carnival. Picture by Rod Salt Oceans ’21 calls juniors SURF LIFESAVING by Murray Robertson be able to attend if the city remained at what they’re capable of.” coach Dion Williams said. Alert Level 2. Dawson Building Midway will have the “We have some good medal chances and JUNIOR surf athletes from Gisborne “Hundreds of participants held their biggest Gisborne contingent in action, with the prospect of surf those chances have been champing at the bit this week breath leading up to Monday afternoon’s with 23 athletes, are further improved. Wainui kids ahead of their national championships at announcement of a return to Level 1.” “I think they’ll go well,” Midway junior usually shine brighter in the surf.” Mt Maunganui and they should score a Oceans ’21 is an iconic Surf Life Saving coach Jared Phelps said. Like Phelps, he declined to name any good stack of medals. New Zealand (SLSNZ) tradition which “We’re in for a bit of surf and that will particular individuals. The Oceans ’21 event begins at the encapsulates the joy, excitement and skill motivate them to go even harder. Kaiaponi Farms Waikanae club Mount tomorrow morning, and runs into involved in Surf Lifesaving, she says. “Our teams should be among our manager Clara Wilson said they would Sunday. “It also provides a chance for kids aged main strengths, and if the forecast swell have a team of eight taking part. The three Gisborne clubs will have a 10 to 14 to test their mettle in a safe surf eventuates our board paddlers should go “It’s a small team but there’s some total of 42 youngsters taking part. environment.” well, too.” quality about it. More than 800 junior members from 47 The youngsters will compete in events Midway performed very well at the “Chloe Kapene should do well in her surf lifesaving clubs around the country designed to emulate real-life beach rescue Eastern Regional junior championships under-14 events. will be at the Mount for the four-day situations — in swim, board and beach and at the Gisborne junior champs. “The likes of Rubi Hart and Jerome championships. disciplines. “We hope to carry that good form over Tamatea have been strong in the beach “Oceans ’21 turns 21 this year and “We’re expecting a decent swell into the Oceans event,” Phelps said. flags and sprints this season. there is a sense of relief and celebration throughout the competition and our “This will be our last event of the “Felix Sparks is another we hope to see in the air,” Mackenzie Koppel from Surf juniors will be provided with an awesome season for the kids and they are fizzing go well, along with Jack McNaught. Life Saving New Zealand said. opportunity to test their surf lifesaving about it. They’re good to go.” “Georgie Beaufoy will have her first “Last week’s Covid-19 alert level skills,” SLSNZ sport events manager Riversun Wainui will have 11 on the run in competition this weekend in the changes raised uncertainty as to whether Mark Inglis said. start lines. u12 division, and is looking forward to the junior champs could go ahead — and “These young people are the future of “I’m really excited to take my junior doing the beach flags, which she won at whether Auckland competitors would surf lifesaving and we cannot wait to see crew to their nationals,” Wainui head the local championships.”