TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.20 INVESTIGATING LOG ‘WE’RE NOT BIDEN SHIP INCIDENT PAGE 3 UNDER OUT OF THE FIRE OVER WOODS YET’ US EXIT PAGE 6 PAGE 13 THAT’S GOOD COFFEE: Brother and sister Chris and Sheryl Parkinson enjoy their morning coffee fix outside Raglan Roast. Right, the steadily growing queue of cars at McDonald’s. Pictures by Liam Clayton (above) and Ben Cowper GISBORNE was noticeably busier this morning as the country south of Auckland dropped from Alert Level 4 to 3 as of midnight. And the most popular places were, of course, takeaway and coffee outlets trading under the Level 3 contactless guidelines. The queue of cars at McDonald’s this morning steadily grew, with at least one blissfully happy KA KITE 4, customer spotted cramming a handful of fries into his gob as he was driven away. Coffee lovers were out in force for their morning fix, including brother and sister Chris and Sheryl Parkinson, who were clearly in caffeine heaven after their Raglan Roast hits. Surfers hanging out for a wave got the green light and about 10 were out in the water at The Pipe break this morning. Nearby Poverty Bay Golf Club reopened its KIA ORA 3 fairways, as did fellow city club Electrinet Park, with both following NZ Golf guidelines under Level 3. People are reminded that the new alert level still comes with many regulations of Level 4. Riding the wave into new alert level SEE PAGES 3 AND 7 BACK ON BOARD: About 10 surfers hit the waves at the city’s Pipe break this morning after the region moved into Covid-19 Alert Level 3. 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That partnership with Hauora Tairawhiti, will be contactless and rolled out on Te Runanga o Turanganui-a-Kiwa, trolleys to each car.” Toitu Tairawhiti and Trust Tairawhiti, A DJ will be on site to play music the drive-through is located at Harry and take requests through a phone Barker Reserve. number displayed on large digital A Hauora Tairawhiti spokeswoman screens. said seven people were vaccinated “It’s about making sure that from yesterday as part of a trial run before entrance to exit the experience has today’s launch. been a good one.” “We are expecting a big day. We It is expected the vaccination will are aiming at between 400 and 600 take about five minutes for each car, vehicles per day. followed by the standard 15-minute “It’s also really good for those with observation period. young children who don’t want to take “Should anyone feel unwell they them outside. They can just leave should toot their horn and put their them in the car. hazard lights on as an extra layer of “This is for anyone and everyone monitoring.” (over 12 years of age).” The drive-through clinic is a one- Planning for the drive-through had way system. Access is from the been in full swing over the past five reserve’s Gladstone Road entrance and days, she said. cars exit at the Lytton Road side. “We’ve put in some hard yards and The centre will be open from 10am long hours . because it needs to be to 4pm and will run for at least seven spot-on. days or until the region moves to Alert “The operation requires about 40 Level 2. FIRST UP: Hinehou Smiler administers a Covid-19 vaccine to Turanga Health chief executive Reweti Ropiha (his second dose) and son Reweti. They were the first to be vacccinated at the drive-through centre at Harry Barker Reserve TRIAL RUN: Cars line up to go through the drive-through vaccine centre yesterday. at a trial run at Harry Barker Reserve yesterday. The clinic opened today and will run for at least seven days or until the region drops to Level 2. Picture by Paul Rickard Picture by Paul Rickard Rangatahi focus of $4 million funding EASTERN and Central Community The funding is available in the regions aspirations,” Ms Morrison said. between 12 and 24. Trust (ECCT) is allocating $4 Eastern and Central Community The $4m commitment, which begins Projects funded across the region million over four years to fund youth Trust serves, which include Gisborne/ in April 2022, follows on from ECCT’s so far include hosting a wananga at a development activities. Te Tairawhiti, Hawke’s Bay, Tararua, Rangatahi-led Fund pilot, which was local marae, running an environmental The funding is earmarked for growing Manawatu, Wairarapa and Horowhenua. launched in February and managed by project, creating a community garden rangatahi-led projects, supporting ECCT chair Georgina Morrison was ECCT’s Ropu Taiohi, which consists of 15 and running community workshops on rangatahi business development and “thrilled” to reach this point of the members aged between 16 and 25. a range of topics including promoting te rangatahi and community-led initiatives organisation’s youth strategy, which To date, 24 projects have been funded reo Maori. in smaller and isolated communities with aims to support rangatahi to reach their through the pilot to a combined total of The Rangatahi-led Fund does not high Maori populations, and assisting potential. $47,667. have a closing date. Applications will be youth worker training and organisations “New Zealand’s future lies in the Applications for rangatahi-led projects considered monthly. striving as champions in rangatahi hands of our rangatahi so it is wonderful and events continue to be welcomed from To apply visit ecct.org.nz or email development. to be supporting their needs and individuals and groups of rangatahi aged [email protected]. Get your Gisborne Herald • NOise Vacancy is set to take over another empty building at Te Tairawhiti Arts home-delivered Festival and is looking for artists to join them. • Winners of the Te Tairawhiti Poetry Competition are announced, with help from poet Benita Kape. • Such was the response to the poetry competition, more of the entries will feature in The Guide pages. TOMORROW PLUS: MUSIC GUIDE • FILM REVIEWS • GUIDE GOSSIP The Gisborne Herald, 64 Gladstone Road, P.O. Box 1143, Gisborne • Phone (06) 869 0600 • Fax (Editorial) (06) 869 0643 (Advertising) (06) 869 0644 Editor: Jeremy Muir • Chief Reporter: Andrew Ashton • Circulation: Cara Haines • Sports: Jack Malcolm/John Gillies To fi nd out more call 869 0620 e-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • web site: www.gisborneherald.co.nz The Gisborne Herald • Wednesday, September 1, 2021 NEWS 3 Health service Reminder of Level 3 guidelines GISBORNE is now in Covid-19 Alert Level 3, meaning The city transfer station in Innes Street has reopened takeaways are back on the menu but many other on reduced hours and under strict rules. changes under restrictions remain. The recycling sort station is closed and no stickered Under Level 3, people should stay at home, keep their rubbish bags can be dropped off until Level 2. bubble small and exercise and shop locally. Rural transfer stations are open on usual days and Keep your distance from people, continue working from hours for bagged and stickered rubbish and recycling only. Alert Level 3 home if possible and keep children and young people at GizzyBus service is operating a reduced service. home with you. The library, Olympic Pool Complex, playgrounds, skate WITH Tairawhiti healthcare labour in Puawai Aroha Maternity. Children should only go to school if their parents are parks, boat ramps and public toilets remain closed. organisations and services moving “As well as your lead maternity essential workers who have to work and who have no The Whataupoko Reserve mountain bike trails are open into Alert Level 3, it is important carer, you can still bring only one other option available. Public venues remain closed. except for grade 4 and 5 tracks, which remain closed. not to be put off getting the care birth partner or member of your Travel is restricted to those who must travel to or for Queens Drive over Titirangi/Kaiti Hill remains temporarily you need, Hauora Tairawhiti medical whanau currently in your bubble to work; those who have to access education; and those closed to vehicles. This is in place to prevent illegal officer of health Dr Osman David the birthing suite. This will be the who are picking up necessities and goods purchased in a dumping. Mansoor says. same person throughout your stay contactless way. Secondhand Sunday this weekend has been cancelled. “Assistance, treatments and in the hospital, with no additional Gisborne District Council customer service counters There is no charge for parking in town under Level 3, as medicines from your health family or whanau. remain closed until Alert Level 2. parking wardens are unable to work until Level 2.