Pasifika Festival back at Auckland’s Western Springs after five-year hiatus
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Source:New Zealand Herald
March 18, 2023 13:42 UTC
The Daily Blog Open Mic – 19th March 2023
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. The Editor doesn’t moderate this blog, 3 volunteers do, they are very lenient to provide you a free speech space but if it’s just deranged abuse or putting words in bloggers mouths to have a pointless argument, we don’t bother publishing. EDITORS NOTE: – By the way, here’s a list of shit that will get your comment dumped. Sexist language, homophobic language, racist language, anti-muslim hate, transphobic language, Chemtrails, 9/11 truthers, Qanon lunacy, climate deniers, anti-fluoride fanatics, anti-vaxxer lunatics, 5G conspiracy theories, the virus is a bioweapon, some weird bullshit about the UN taking over the world and ANYONE that links to fucking infowar.
Source:Stuff
March 18, 2023 07:04 UTC
Naholo scores double on debut as Hurricanes beat Waratahs 34-17
Naholo scores double on debut as Hurricanes beat Waratahs 34-17Naholo scores double on debut as Hurricanes beat Waratahs 34-17Kini Naholo scores double on debut against the Waratahs. [Image: stuff.co.nz]Fiji born Kiniviliame Naholo kick start his Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Hurricanes with a bang as he scored two tries to help his side beat Waratahs 33-17 last night. Naholo, who was signed by the Hurricanes from the Crusaders scored in the 27th and the 54th minute of the game and caused havoc for the Waratahs defence. He is the younger brother of former Highlanders and All Blacks winger, Waisake Naholo will now be looking to stamp his mark on the no.11 jersey for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, Nemani Nadolo scored a try for the Waratahs.
Source:Stuff
March 17, 2023 21:08 UTC
NZ shoppers may see produce prices dropping again in coming months
The supply of autumn produce such as pears, apples and feijoas to supermarkets had not been halted by January flooding or Cyclone Gabrielle. Persimmons and mandarins would arrive later in the season. But president of United Fresh and 5+ A Day Charitable Trust board member Jerry Prendergast there were some real challenges that had occurred in the vegetable market with the Auckland floods. Citrus fruits were still being imported, which was why the price of limes were quite dear. But Prendergast said the percentage increase had been consistent since the end of last year and on average prices were only up about 1% each month.
Source:Stuff
March 17, 2023 12:35 UTC
Stuff broadens rural offering
Stuff is supercharging its reach into rural audiences, with a sharp new omni-channel offering aimed at farming decision-makers. Stuff’s Chief Content Officer Joanna Norris says the new Rural section on Stuff’s homepage will be packed daily with written, video and audio content. “Stuff reaches more rural New Zealanders and is based in more rural communities than any other media organisation. Stuff’s Head of Rural Lee Piper said the combination of print and digital channels presents a compelling opportunity for businesses wanting to reach rural audiences. “We are continuing to build out a range of exciting partnership options to help businesses reach key rural and agri-business decision makers,” says Piper.
Source:Stuff
March 17, 2023 12:19 UTC
Faking death certificates lands New Zealand woman community detention and intensive supervision
The schemeLouise Witteveen faked death certificates and other documents to get her then-boyfriend and another prisoner free passes out of jail. The detailsThe following day, Witteveen used her work email address to send a forged tangi notice and a forged death certificate she had created to another email address. She then used that address to send the documents on to Martin’s lawyer, to give the appearance they had been sent by another person. The sentenceWitteveen, 30, of Bucklands Beach was sentenced to six months of community detention and 12 months of intensive supervision when she appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Friday after earlier pleading guilty to three counts of using forged documents. Martin, who the judge said was obviously the instigator and leader of the plan, was sentenced in December to four months of home detention.
Source:Stuff
March 17, 2023 11:48 UTC
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Woman who helped prisoner fake his father’s death was in an abusive relationship
Woman who helped prisoner fake his father’s death was in an abusive relationshipFaking DeathA woman who helped her then-imprisoned partner forge multiple documents involving faking his father’s death so he could get a brief taste of freedom says he was abusive toward her. Faking Father’s DeathCourt documents state Martin called Witteveen, of Bucklands Beach in Auckland, to say “we are sending the lawyer thing tonight and say it’s urgent”. Memorising Fake StoryDuring that phone call, Martin was heard trying to memorize the date and time of his father’s death before telling her to ring his lawyer, that it was an emergency and urgent. Unravelled LiesTheir litany of lies was then unraveled, as the Department of Internal Affairs confirmed the death certificates were fake. Home Detention SentencingMartin was sentenced to four months’ home detention, while Witteveen appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Friday for her sentencing.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 17, 2023 06:57 UTC
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Man spends 14 years avoiding people who want to give him an inheritance of $300,000
Lawyers hired private investigators to contact David Glue in London, to no avail. Photo / Krisztian MiklosyLawyers hired private investigators to contact David Glue in London, to no avail. Photo / Krisztian MiklosyThe reclusive and elusive David Bruce Glue has spent 14 years ignoring people who tried to tell him he inherited $300,000. Despite that, Justice Jagose decided that David’s share could be “disregarded in the circumstances”. Technically, that means that Holland can distribute the inheritance “as if David Bruce Glue does not exist”, the judge said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 17, 2023 05:05 UTC
UN commission say no proof of Russian genocide
Source: Interfax-Ukraine, citing Møse’s statement during a UN HRC press conferenceQuote from Møse: "We have not found that there has been genocide within Ukraine." Details: Møse said that during the investigation the Commission has noted "that there are some aspects which may raise questions with respect to that crime… [i.e., the crime of genocide - ed.] Background:On 7 December 2022, the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations endorsed a resolution recognising Russia’s actions in Ukraine as genocide. On 8 December 2022, Canada and the Netherlands filed a joint declaration of intervention in the International Criminal Court case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation). "Details: Møse said that during the investigation the Commission has noted "that there are some aspects which may raise questions with respect to that crime… [i.e., the crime of genocide - ed.]
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 17, 2023 03:46 UTC
Land Rover takes over Hamilton GLOBOX DOOH network
Hamilton’s GLOBOX Digital Billboards showcased the power of numbers this morning with the home of Land Rover, Duncan & Ebbett, taking over all 18 billboards early this morning at 7.30 am for an hour. The scheduled ‘Block Out’ on all 18 GLOBOX Digital Billboards throughout Hamilton, is a showcase of what we can do to boost our clients’ brand at scale. The exclusive one-hour Take Over is the perfect way to send a powerful message to audiences all over Hamilton. Our Digital Billboards have become a landmark point at almost every major intersection and Main Route throughout Hamilton. “When one of your valuable clients asks… you deliver,” says Allan Nicholson, CEO of GLOBOX, “and today we delivered”.
Source:Stuff
March 17, 2023 03:19 UTC
Farmlands, Federated Farmers And Stuff Team Up To Re-fence Cyclone-impacted Regions
Farmlands, Federated Farmers And Stuff Team Up To Re-fence Cyclone-impacted RegionsWith tens of thousands of kilometres of fencing needing to be replaced or repaired in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, Farmlands, Federated Farmers and Stuff are calling on Kiwis to ‘Post Your Support’ as part of their plan to help farmers and growers. Farmlands has kicked things off with $225,000 from its Cyclone Gabrielle Response Fund and Federated Farmers has contributed $150,000. Federated Farmers will also be supporting the fundraising efforts every way it can through its network as well. Federated Farmers, National President, Andrew Hoggard says that the organisation is "stoked" to work with Farmlands and Stuff on such an important response to help farmers and growers. If any organisation or individuals are keen to get involved in any way, they should contact Farmlands or Federated Farmers directly.
Source:Stuff
March 17, 2023 01:33 UTC
Fisher Funds loses $80m-plus in bank collapse – just the start of the hit to KiwiSavers
InvestingFisher Funds loses $80m in bank collapse – just the start of the hit to KiwiSaversA Newsroom investigation shows the well-known funds manager had gone big on Signature Bank – money it will never see again. The big North Shore-based funds manager Fisher Funds had gone big on Signature Bank before its failure this week – that's about $80 million it will never see again. Gardyne says Fisher Funds had reduced its Signature Bank holdings since the last disclosure statements in October; KiwiSaver funds shouldn’t have more than 0.6 percent exposure now. He argues that funds managers are quasi-public institutions, because they are responsible for managing government-backed KiwiSaver funds. “I don’t think Fisher Funds had done anything markedly different, so they haven’t lost my trust at this point.
Source:Stuff
March 17, 2023 00:29 UTC
WATCH: The aftermath of the East Palestine, Ohio, toxic train derailment
Beyond Plastics, a project to end plastic pollution, released a short documentary featuring the stories of East Palestine, Ohio, residents after their lives were upended by a derailed train spilling toxic chemicals into their community. The video, made by independent filmmaker Arman Dzidzovic, also features Dr. Terry Collins, a Carnegie Mellon University professor, who talks about the health risks from burning vinyl chloride, and Judith Enck, Beyond Plastics president and former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator under President Obama, who calls on the EPA to ban vinyl chloride. Vinyl chloride was deemed a cancer-causing chemical in 1974 and banned in some products, but it remains widely used in drinking water pipes, building materials, some packaging and children’s toys. When burned, dioxins and other highly toxic chemicals are released. Watch the video above and visit Beyond Plastics, where you can learn more about the dangers of vinyl chloride and sign their petition to ban the chemical.
Source:Stuff
March 16, 2023 18:32 UTC
"There’s a romance to it" - Kane Williamson reveals why he loves Test cricket the most
New Zealand's premier Test batter Kane Williamson has iterated that he loves red-ball cricket the most. BLACKCAPS @BLACKCAPS What was Kane Williamson thinking during the final moments of the first Test? "Test centuries are special" - Kane WilliamsonKane Williamson batting against Sri Lanka. This achievement is a testament to your hard work and dedication to Test Cricket, of which I was privy to for a number of years. This achievement is a testament to your hard work and dedication to Test Cricket, of which I was privy to for a number of years.
Source:Stuff
March 15, 2023 20:23 UTC
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Auckland carpark killing: Victim ‘lovely, caring’ father of two
A warrant to arrest has been issued for Whitney Iraia-Burgess in relation to a man’s murder in the early hours of Sunday morning in Grafton, Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldThe man killed in an Auckland carpark at the weekend is a father-of-two and remembered as a “lovely, caring” family man who worked as a night cleaner. The hunt continues for Otess’ killer with police issuing an arrest warrant on Monday for Auckland woman Whitney Iraia-Burgess. “He was a lovely and caring family man. Wanted woman Whitney Iraia-Burgess.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2023 02:53 UTC