TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.20 WHAKAARI ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGES 23-26 SURVIVORS IT’S THAT TIME… P2 AND 3 INSIDE TODAY GIVE THANKS PAGE 9 Needing a forever home These two cuties, Shih Tzu cross puppies, were left dumped on the beach earlier this week. The Gisborne District Council is appealing for people to contact its animal control team if they have unwanted pets. SEE STORY PAGE 4 Picture by Paul Rickard POACHERS CAUGHT TWO poachers caught on Ratapu, who said he was pleased care about the resource as much as Tuesday night had 186 undersized the system was working. we do,” Mr Ratapu said. paua and six undersized rock “We are really pleased that the “This was a good result and lobsters in bags. public called in and our system highlights the trust people have Fishery officers were tipped works; very happy with that.” in our front-line fishery officers in off to the illegal activity after a Mr Ratapu said the men would doing their job.” member of the public called the be charged under the Fisheries Act MPI did not want to reveal the 0800 4 POACHER number (0800 1996 to reflect the seriousness of name of the beach yet. 47 62 24) about two recreational the offence. A hefty fine was likely. All the paua and lobster were divers acting suspiciously around The recreational divers had been already dead, and the seafood was 6pm. at a Gisborne beach when MPI now being stored for evidence, Mr Three Ministry for Primary were alerted to their activities. Ratapu said. Industries fishery officers in They also discovered the Gisborne downed tools and divers did not have customary responded immediately. authorisation to the take the Along with the paua (pictured excess or undersized shellfish, left) and rock lobster, they seized as prescribed by Customary POACHER the divers’ vehicles, a quad bike Regulations. and diving gear. The men are “Our job is to protect the fishery HOTLINE likely to face prosecution. and the action of a member of the 0800 4 POACHER It was a “significant catch”, said public in alerting MPI to suspected 0800 47 62 24 MPI district team leader Richard poaching activities shows people GISBORNE RUATORIA WAIROA Local News ...... 1-5 Business ............11 Classifieds .........18 The Guide ... 23-26 Births & Deaths ...4 Opinion ..............12 Television ...........22 Sport ............ 28-32 9 771170 043005 TOMORROW National 6-10,19-20 World............ 13-15 Racing ................27 Weather .............31 > 2 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 10, 2020 IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE: Gisborne Wainui Lions members Ian Stewart and Ian Holloway, with SPCA Gisborne manager Lindy Magee and Panda, who just happened to be looking for the perfect Christmas tree when our photographer called. The Gisborne Wainui Lions’ annual fundraiser sells Christmas trees for $30. People can buy the trees from the Salvation Army Hall at 389 Gladstone Rd, from 7am to 11am this Saturday, December 12 and next Saturday, December 19. Trees are $30 each, with stands and delivery extra. Picture by Paul Rickard Pet Refuge filling gap in support system by Sophie Rishworth Mrs Fuller is 62 now and lives in guess, knowing there’s an avenue where It was started by Julie Chapman who Ruatoria with her new husband and their your animals are being protected too through her work with KidsCan became LYNDALL Fuller remembers how her animals. while you get some sanctuary yourself. aware some people experiencing family dogs would quietly get up from beside her But 30 years ago the “true blue “On the rare occasion I went away, to violence delayed leaving out of fear for on the couch and remove themselves from Australian” was a mum of two young give myself a bit of breathing space, I their pets’ lives. the house whenever her husband came sons, and a pet owner, dealing with a never knew whether the animals would “For many people, pets are family,” said home. temperamental and violent husband from be looked after or alive when I got home.” Ms Chapman. “For victims of domestic They could sense trouble. New Zealand. Sometimes she’d sneak home and violence, they provide real solace. Leaving So when she heard about Pet Refuge it “The animals throw food over them behind with an abusive partner just struck a chord. learned very quickly. the fence, or ask isn’t an option. We hope that if victims “It’s a gap in the support system both They could sense The animals learned very neighbours to do the know their pets will be well looked after here and in Australia.” things were changing same. while they escape, it will remove The concept of Pet Refuge — started and often got out of the quickly.‘ They could sense “Something like pet a barrier to them leaving.” Mrs Fuller by KidsCan founder and CEO Julie road. things were changing and refuge fills a big gap, says it would have been a wonderful Chapman — is to help look after the “But in the often got out of the road. and I tautoko that.” service. animals in domestic violence situations beginning they often It is New Zealand’s The charity’s Christmas appeal to fund so the women and children (usually) can copped a slap or a kick, —Lyndall Fuller’ first refuge for pets. running costs, launched last week, has leave without worrying their pets will or whatever appliance “Pet Refuge will already exceeded its target of $200,000. cop the anger after they go. Pet Refuge is was flying through the provide temporary The money is for food, bedding and a nationwide service — the shelter just house. accommodation for blankets, toys and exercise equipment, happens to be in Auckland. “When women like us are caught in pets while their owners find safety. We’ve medication, transport, and paying vets, They have partnered with a transport challenging situations where we need nearly completed building the shelter and expert animal carers, case workers and provider to bring small animals (dogs, to make decisions for our own safety, or we need help to open the doors. support staff. cats, birds etc) from around New Zealand that of our children, sometimes we can’t In a purpose-built building in Auckland Anyone who would like to donate or to the shelter, and there are safe farms take that step because of threats made to there are areas for the “dog condos” and use the Pet Refuge service can call in each region for larger animals like animals in our care. the “cat condos” and separate outside 09 975 0850 or log on to www.petrefuge. horses. “Pet Refuge gives a sense of security I areas for each to play. org.nz LOOKING AHEAD Vicki Coley SPORTS Sells Real Estate • It’s semiinals time in Poverty Bay club cricket’s Doleman Cup — HSOB face Gisborne Boys’ High while OBR take on Horouta. • Age group rep football . it’s not what it used to be, says a former Poverty Bay player. • Gisborne rowers hit the road for a Christmas regatta on Lake Karapiro. • Kiwi golfers in action at the US Women’s Open in FOCUS ON THE LAND Texas. TOMORROw SATuRdAy Vicki Coley Residential Sales Consultant The Gisborne Herald, 64 Gladstone Road, P.O. Box 1143, Gisborne • Phone (06) 869 0600 • Fax (Editorial) (06) 869 0643 (Advertising) (06) 869 0644 For a free no obligation appraisal call me. Editor: Jeremy Muir • Chief Reporter: Andrew Ashton • Circulation: Cara Haines • Sports: Jack Malcolm/John Gillies P 021 641 997 E [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • web site: www.gisborneherald.co.nz 32806-02 The Gisborne Herald • Thursday, December 10, 2020 NEWS 3 Presents come with trees this year thanks to EWC donation THE Eastland Wood Council provided some extra Christmas cheer to the people in the community yesterday when it donated around three dozen Christmas trees to Supergrans Tairawhiti. The trees were delivered yesterday morning and will be made available to families Supergrans work with in the district. “As a gesture of goodwill as we approach Christmas the EWC invited members to donate the trees to families and communities,” said EWC chief executive Kim Holland. She thanked Logic Forestry Solutions, Richard Smith, and Oliver Cave for providing the trees. “It has been a hard year for everyone and this is something we can share with our community,” Ms Holland said. Erina Torrie from Supergrans said the gift was most welcome. “The trees are just overwhelming. “At the moment we’re getting presents as well for whanau we work with, and the trees will go along with those gifts.” Mrs Torrie said they have had great support from the CHRISTMAS BONUS: Supergrans Tairawhiti were given three dozen Christmas trees yesterday to distribute to their community for their presents as well. clients. The gesture of goodwill came from members of the Eastland Wood Council. Among the trees yesterday were “The trees will be distributed immediately so families Erina Torrie from Supergrans, Kim Holland (EWC) Tiffany Zyp and Oli Cave of Logic Forest Solutions. get them at their best.” Picture by Paul Rickard Farm worker Red tape stymies The Resource ‘Management Act hurt in is just out of control fall down housing ‘solution’ ’ bank A YOUNG farm worker was admitted by Andrew Ashton is just out of control.” to Gisborne Hospital Gisborne District Council this morning where A GISBORNE couple believe building services manager Ian he was reported to be they have a solution to the region’s Petty said even if a structure was in a serious condition, housing crisis but red tape means portable or had wheels on the after a fall on a farm “desperate” people are needlessly sides, it didn’t necessarily mean at Waingake.