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Saturday Express
Marlborough’s community newspaper
Saturday, July 4, 20202 THE SATURDAY EXPRESS, JULY 4, 2020 neighbourly.co.nz
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Dad deemed dope ‘the lesser evil’ Your local
JENNIFER EDER The cannabis contacts
plants where
A father who allowed his son to in a
grow 124 cannabis plants at his ‘sophisticated
setup’ with
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Ian Stanley Luscombe and his REGIONAL EDITOR
son Shannon Ian Luscombe have Ian Allen 03 520 8900 or ian.
been convicted and sentenced for allen@stuff.co.nz
cultivating cannabis at the rural
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cannabis. as an electronically-monitored you and you’re ready to make Ian Luscombe was convicted and
Their lawyer Philip Watson bracelet. some changes in your life. ordered to pay $750 to Saint Marks CLASSIFIEDS
said his clients were motivated by Watson said a probation report ‘‘You need to do significant Addiction Residential Treatment Call 0800 835 323 or email
Luscombe junior’s previous suggested intensive supervision community work hours in regard Centre in Blenheim. marlboroughclassifieds@stuff.co.nz
addiction to meth. He was a differ- and a stint at a residential to the amount of cannabis that’s Shannon Luscombe was
ent person when using cannabis, rehabilitation centre. He did not involved here, and your involve- convicted and sentenced to 175 FAMILY NOTICES
compared to his behaviour on want to do community work in ment in growing it.’’ hours’ community work, and 12 Call 0800 287 322 or email
meth, Watson said at the Blen- case he fell in with the wrong Judge Russell said the father months’ intensive supervision, familynotices@stuff.co.nz
heim District Court on Monday. crowd again, Watson said. was 20 or 30 per cent responsible with conditions to do alcohol and
‘‘His family have been through His father could not do com- as landowner, but he accepted it drug counselling as directed by MISSED DELIVERY?
hell,’’ Watson said. munity work for medical reasons, followed ‘‘something of a night- probation. Didn’t get a paper? Register at
‘‘His father came to the con- but could pay a fine or donation. mare for you and your wife’’. He also ordered judicial moni- fixmydelivery.co.nz or see e-editions at
clusion that the lesser evil was Police said there was no evi- Judge Russell said he under- toring so Judge Russell would be neighbourly.co.nz/saturdayexpress
cannabis ... He thought he’d turn a dence the cannabis was to be sold. stood there was a referendum updated every three months, and
blind eye to it.’’ Judge Richard Russell said he approaching on the legalisation of could recall him for a harsher sen- NZ MEDIA COUNCIL
This paper adheres to the principles of
Luscombe junior had been liv- would proceed under the assump- recreational cannabis use. tence if he did not comply.
the New Zealand Media Council. To
ing with his parents and did not tion the cannabis was for personal ‘‘The landscape of cannabis ‘‘The damage your consumption find out more or to make a complaint
work, but went trapping and use. offending has changed. of drugs has done, to you and your visit mediacouncil.org.nz.
hunting on the property. ‘‘But intensive supervision ‘‘But it’s unknown to anybody family over the past few years,
But his parents planned to doesn’t do it with this quantity,’’ what the result of that will be. The comes through loud and clear from
move to the West Coast, so there he told Luscombe junior. growing of cannabis and consump- all the information I’ve seen. You
was no address where he could ‘‘You say being caught by tion is still prohibited at this time.’’ owe it to them to get these issues
serve a community sentence such police was a huge wake-up call for After credit for his guilty plea, dealt with.’’
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Connecting parents with their kids
MAIA HART she had learnt through teaching.
‘‘I tried to think of practical
Twenty years into her teaching things, but they’re all hooked on
career, Victoria Jenkins realised that idea that they have to help
kids had changed a lot during the child and its brain,’’ Jenkins
her time in the classroom. said.
Jenkins had been researching ‘‘So one of them is teaching
and learning about brain devel- them how to do a little hand
opment, and had noticed chil- massage, so it’s actually about
dren were not as resilient as they that connection, but it’s also
once were, they were worried relaxing.’’
more and had less connection A mum to two young girls
with others. herself, Jenkins said she wanted
The result? Over a year, Jen- to provide some ‘‘parenting
kins has pieced together a book, hacks’’.
My Amazing Brain, which has ‘‘I want people to learn that
‘‘brain-based adventures’’ for these kinds of things will make
kids and their parents. your child feel really happy and
The book has different activi- content and what really sur-
ties, most requiring equipment prised me was as I created these
you can find around your house, and tried them out with my chil-
all focused on helping children dren, I just couldn’t believe how
connect with their parents. good I felt doing it with them,’’
It teaches parents about a sys- she said. ‘‘The whole purpose
tem of ‘‘neurotools’’ that Jenkins was for the kids, and through
created, which focused on ‘‘the doing it and trying them I had
essentials’’, nature, connection that realisation that it helps
and movement and ‘‘the adults as well.
enhancers’’, music, aroma and ‘‘We do an activity once a
creativity. week – in some ways it’s about
Activities in the book were scheduling some time for it.
designed around these tools, and ‘‘So we take it every time we
helped to stimulate a positive go away to the bach, and if it’s
response and build a better pouring with rain we use it and
child’s connection with their I’m so grateful in those
parent, subsequently drawing situations because of the
them away from screen time. materials we’ve chosen and the
While New Zealand’s lock- activities, the bach has the
down delayed publishing, Jen- basics and there’s always
kins said she was really happy Victoria Jenkins has released a book, My Amazing Brain, which connects parents with their children through "brain enough there to do.’’
with the end result when the based adventures". DAVID JAMES/ STUFF For more information or to
book turned up. purchase My Amazing Brain
‘‘It was a strange feeling, I said. Jenkins said it was pleasing spend time together. ‘‘Suddenly ily,’’ she said. She said a lot of the people could visit https:/
wished I could have given it to that during lockdown families everyone was valuing going for a activities were things she did as /brainessentials.nz/ or Paper
kids to have in lockdown,’’ she realised how important it is to bike ride or to the park as a fam- a child with her parents or that Plus Blenheim.
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Funding windfall for new library
CHLOE RANFORD
A long-awaited library and art
gallery project in Blenheim is
among $2.6 billion worth of infra-
structure projects the Govern-
ment has approved to kick-start
the battered economy.
The Government announced
on Wednesday morning it would
cover $11 million of the project’s
$20m bill – $15m of which was
originally set to be covered by
Marlborough ratepayers.
Marlborough Mayor John
Leggett said he was unsure how
the $11m figure was landed on,
and whether the funding would
be used to cover the council’s
share or be spread out to include
the Millennium Art Gallery
Foundation Trust’s $5m costs.
But he said either way, it was
a win for the region.
‘‘We know the Covid-19
emergency will have a serious The new library and art gallery in Blenheim will receive $11 million from central government. SUPPLIED
impact on our tourism, retail,
hospitality and construction pressures around other ready’ projects in June, includ- He said the project was a
sectors. matters.’’ ing the new library and art gal- ‘‘shot in the arm’’ for Marlbor-
‘‘This project will help sup- The project was one of 150 to lery. ough’s construction industry,
port new, local jobs here and pro- be approved as part of the Gov- ‘‘I think one of the key things and would support and create
vide a destination for visitors to ernment’s ‘shovel ready’ initiat- that sold it to the ministry [of many other jobs during its build,
Blenheim, drawing them into ive, designed to boost the econ- finance] was the Marlborough set to wrap up in September 2022.
our town centre.’’ omy as the country recovers District Council had already ‘‘The new facility will revital-
The library and art gallery, have received the Government from the Covid-19 pandemic. made a strong commitment to ise downtown Blenheim. As well
first mooted for Blenheim in grant and had to pay for both in The first 12 projects were funding the project,’’ he said. as being a fantastic new library
2009, had taken ‘‘longer than full. announced on Wednesday. The The current library in Blen- and stunning new art gallery, it
anticipated’’ to get under way, ‘‘Timing is everything,’’ Government had allocated $85m heim saw about 17,900 visitors a will also become the town’s com-
after its funding was instead fun- Leggett said. for the top of south, with the month and this was expected to munity meeting place and hub
nelled into water schemes in The $11m of funding council $11m library and art grant the jump once the new library was and further enhance the Quays
2015. had budgeted for the project, only project announced so far. completed. riverside precinct,’’ he said.
But had the project been which was no longer required, Leggett and council chief The Picton/Waitohi Library The council announced a ten-
funded five years ago, as would not be spent on any other executive Mark Wheeler showed had brought in 24 per cent more der requesting interest in those
planned, and the schemes funded projects at this stage. Finance Minister Grant Robert- users since it opened in late 2017, wanting to construct the build,
now, then the council might not ‘‘It really just relieves some son some of the region’s ‘shovel Leggett said. which closes on July 15.
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Parenting WITH AUTHOR AND MOTHER OF FOUR BOYS MARY-ANNE SCOTT
How to reduce restaurant angst
QUESTION: I’ve got two sets It is really as you can – 5pm, perhaps. Try
of twins and my four children stressful not to be anxious about your
are all under seven. dining with children’s behaviour because
Whenever my parents visit four little ones. they’ll pick up on your vibe and
from out of town, every few use it to their advantage. Take
months, they insist we take some wipes and something
the children to a restaurant to distracting if it looks as if trouble
get them used to eating out. It might erupt.
is really stressful dining with Take some photos too so your
four little ones and I can’t children have a record of these
bear the looks I get from other outings. You could also take
diners. separate cars and encourage
Last time, we went to an your parents to linger on at the
Italian place and one of the end, whilst you get the troops
children knocked his entire home to bed.
plate of food onto the floor and But, most of all, try to enjoy it
then screamed. It was beyond – it’s got to be more fun than
embarrassing. Every single church.
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I know it’s not a major especially parents and parents- comes with age. The generation I especially your children. Can boys and written three novels for
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disappointed faces of the other wanted them kept away. I So, how does this help you? I to eat at finer restaurants, then intended to replace that of
diners who’ve booked near us remember juggling Sunday don’t think you need to argue ring in advance, enlist some professional counsellor or
for the evening. mornings trying to please with your parents – that just support from the waiters and ask psychologist.
ANSWER: Even when you’re everyone, but never winning causes more stress and it isn’t for a table in a corner.
the parent, it can feel as though anywhere. People advised me to worth it. They’re visiting from Right now, restaurateurs will ❚ To send Mary-anne a question,
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GREY POWER MARLBOROUGH
ADVERTISING FEATURE
From the President’s Desk
Graeme Faulkner We need to ensure that we keep with the specialist was very quick number of new members over
President up with the play to prevent any and the treatment throughout the those months. This bodes well for
Grey Power Marlborough service being diluted as far as our whole process was first class. We us when I see some associations in
hospital and services are have a great facility here that we New Zealand losing members and
You will all have heard recently concerned. need to fight to keep, and as Grey not gaining new ones.
about a report submitted to The biggest concern that I have Power we will be happy to take up In the near future we will hold
government on the proposed is the suggestion that DHBs will that fight if need be. meet the candidates’ meeting
changes to the District Health not be comprised in part of Although our time in lockdown before the elections. We will
Board structure throughout New elected members that we choose; needed the services of the forced our office to be closed advertise the confirmed dates in
Zealand. the suggestion is that all board medical profession on a non- physically, our two staff members, our newsletter and online. This will
There is a suggestion that the members will be appointed by the serious matter. It did however Robyn and Kim, performed be your chance to talk to the
number of DHBs may reduce and government of the day. We all require an MRI scan. exceedingly well from home. people that you will vote to
it is possible that this may happen know what this will lead to. The time taken from the time I Because of their efforts we represent you in the next
here. Having said that, I recently saw the GP to the final meeting were still able to maintain a government.
Walks of Marlborough 6 In Brief
NZ Super, Veteran’s Pension this year numbers are down, an
effect of Covid-19.
Grey Power Last year, the Government Now that we are in level 1, we
Marlborough proposed changes to New Zealand hope that unpaid members might
publicity officer and Superannuation (NZ Super) and be able to do something about
Veteran’s Pension. renewing memberships.
avid walker Brian This included closing the option The office is now open again
to include a non-qualifying partner Monday to Friday from 9am to
McNamara shares in payments and changing how 5pm. Robyn and Kim are very
another easy, local some overseas pension keen to meet you.
deductions are made. We have changed our bank
walking adventure. A decision has been made to account number and some
delay introducing these changes members we suspect may have
I have just read an article on until November 9, 2020. This paid subs into the old account.
coping with stress for which a means: The change made is small and
good walk as exercise is one • You can still apply to include easily missed. The bank account
remedy. your non-qualifying partner in the suffix number has changed from ’
Continuing on then from last NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension 00’ to ’09’. A one digit change
month’s article on walks based on payment. There are no changes to only, but…
Harling Park and the farm park, eligibility criteria right now. If you think you have paid your
my wife and I took another short • If you’re already included in your Grey Power Subscription but not
walk starting at the Harling Park partner’s payment, you’ll continue received your new card and
carpark at the south end of to receive your payments; you discount book, please contact the
Howick Road, then up the hill past don’t need to do anything. office as you may have paid it into
the Japanese garden and onto the A great view rewards an 80-minute walk from the carpark up a moderate • Overseas pension deductions will that old bank account.
ridge with a great view over the ridge to a track that runs along the bottom of the Wither Hills. continue to be made in the same
town and across to the North way they are now. Monthly Talks restart
Island. Another day, having worked out enjoyable, with a great view. Closer to November 9, 2020,
What good sense the earlier the lay of the land, my walking There are by-ways and paths all the Ministry of Social John Leader, committee
town planners had in reserving mate and I climbed from the over Blenheim and Picton. Maps Development will write to people member in charge of our monthly
this prominent ridge top for a carpark up a moderate ridge to a and directions are available for affected and let them know what talks, advises that we
public park. track that runs along the bottom them at the Marlborough District it means for them. Updated recommence them at the
We then climbed the ridge of the Wither Hills. Council office, or online. information on the Work and Community Centre down the
further to see where it went to, We had the option of going west People of all age groups use Income website, corridor from the Grey Power
and returned to the flat paths in and down into town or going east these tracks and paths. www.workandincome.govt.nz office on the third Thursday of the
Harling Park that took us to into a valley and along an easy The range goes from those month.
Solway Drive. We returned to the track to the top of Weld street. suitable for people in wheelchairs Office news Sergeant Mike Smith of the NZ
car via Weld Street, McKenzie We went east and walked down to those people with walking Police is guest speaker on July 16
Street and back up the McKenzie into Solway street and then back sticks, right up to the fittest of In 2019, Grey Power Marlborough at 2pm on issues of concern to the
Stream, through Harling Park to to the carpark. This walk took 80 runners. enrolled 650 new members and in elderly, such as hoax phone calls,
the Howick Road carpark. minutes, was thoroughly See you out there sometime? 2018, 642 new members. So far robbery and how to stay safe.
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GREY POWER MARLBOROUGH
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Why Abbeyfield Housing for Blenheim?
Brian McNamara Grey Power Marlborough president
Publicity Officer Graeme Faulkner and committee
Grey Power Marlborough member Russell Hopkins on Wairau
Hospital land that they hope will be
On the front page of the used for an Abbeyfield House.
Marlborough Express on
Wednesday June 24, Grey Power
Marlborough president Graeme living alone allowance from the
Faulkner and committee member state.
Russell Hopkins are pictured 8. It’s a cheaper option than
standing in the middle of vacant stand-alone council flats.
land at Wairau Hospital. 9. Run by volunteers, problems
After the laughter has died caused by change in landlords and
down about these two worthy the need for commercial profits
gentlemen seeking a Nobel Prize are avoided.
for being ‘‘Outstanding in their 10. Security of tenure in purpose-
field’’, the serious question built, safe, warm, comfortable
remains as to what is be done housing.
about this land and Grey Power’s 11. Security from family abuse of
interest in it. parents and elders.
The land at the hospital suits 12. Frees up facilities in rest
our requirements. The aim is that homes.
the Abbeyfield Marlborough Trust, 13. People in that phase between
in partnership with Grey Power full independence and rest home
Marlborough, builds an Abbeyfield care are well housed and cared
House on 2000 square metres of for.
that land; out of 6 hectares. As Russell Hopkins, a civil is good use of land. around proper care by a daily 14. Up to 14 residences, often
We had the idea back in 2016 engineer and Trust project 2. Housing 14 people for $2 informal check up. substantial homes, become
for an Abbeyfield House in this manager, says, ‘‘The need for low- million, land included, is good 5. Infrastructure items such as available for sale or rental as a
region. The long-term plan is to cost social housing in Blenheim is value. For 14 residents (including power, water and sewerage are result.
have three; one in Picton and two increasing. Blenheim has a long- housekeepers) that is about cheaper. For us this seems a logical and
in the Wairau. At a public meeting standing shortage of small, $140,000 per resident. 6. Gardens are maintained, plus useful progressive opportunity for
held then, Marlborough District affordable housing.’’ 3. Isolation/loneliness issues are other communal facilities. Space our community. It’s a noble idea,
Council’s mayor and councillors Here are 14 good reasons for an addressed. for trees, fruit, etc. worthy of some sort of
supported the idea and council Abbeyfield House. 4. Issues around proper nutrition 7. Cost of living in residence is recognition as it will be indeed a
support has continued. 1. Housing 14 people on 2000sqm are addressed, as are issues covered by superannuation, plus a prize for Marlborough.
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Public Notices Situations Vacant
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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Situations Vacant
Marlborough Volunteer MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Community Awards PICTON LIBRARIAN/CUSTOMER
SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Nominations are now open for the Marlborough Volunteer
Marlborough is a globally-connected district of smart, progressive, high-value
Community Awards. enterprises, known for our economic efficiency, quality lifestyle and wellbeing,
The Awards are a partnership between Volunteer Marlborough caring community, desirable location and healthy natural environment.
and Marlborough District Council to recognise volunteer Marlborough District Council is a dynamic organisation which prides itself on
groups making a valuable contribution in the community, and the professionalism it brings to managing its library services. Council operates
collaborating or partnering with other groups for the same benefit. a District Library in Blenheim and Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi
Any not-for-profit group or organisation working in the interests of Whare Ma-tauranga.
the community may be nominated. Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Ma-tauranga opened in
The awards recognise past and current achievements, November 2017. This new vibrant community hub offers both library and
acknowledging the role of volunteers in the governance and
council services and since opening has experienced significant growth in
community engagement, foot traffic and items issued.
delivery of services.
Due to a pending retirement Council is looking for an enthusiastic Branch
Categories
Librarian to lead and manage the day-to-day operations at the Picton Library
• Arts, Culture & Heritage and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Ma-tauranga. This role will ensure that the
• Environment & Conservation staff have the skills and resources to provide a high quality, friendly, helpful,
• Sport & Recreation and efficient customer service to all sectors of the community.
• Child/Youth Development We are looking for someone who has:
• Community Social Services • A recognised library or information science qualification.
Key dates: • A minimum of 3 years experience as a qualified librarian in a public
• Nominations open: Wednesday 1 July library setting.
• Nominations close: Friday 28 July • Knowledge of Local Government operations (will be an advantage).
• Awards Night - Thursday 27 August • Problem solving skills and is able to respond appropriately to
challenging situations.
Nominations must be completed online at • Proven library and customer service management skills.
www.marlborough.govt.nz/our-community/grants-and-awards/ • The ability to work with a range of people and respond appropriately
marlborough-volunteer-community-awards/nominations to diversity and cultural differences.
Further information: As part of the libraries’ senior management team you will be highly innovated
Lyne Reeves and proactive with the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff to deliver
Community Development Advisor quality customer service, build strong productive networks, develop services,
lyne.reeves@marlborough.govt.nz programmes and community relationships.
Or If this sounds like you, then please apply.
Jodie Griffiths Applications close at 5.00pm on 12 July 2020.
Community Development Support Applications should be made online via the careers section of Marlborough
jodie.griffiths@marlborough.govt.nz District Council’s website where you will find full information on the vacancy
and how to apply.
For further information you are welcome to contact Glenn Webster
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He kōrero nō te Kaunihera o Wairau
Sounds News
Picton’s future focus of new study
The future of Waitohi/Picton is the subject of a new “In short, Waitohi/Picton is at a crossroads. There are a variety of opportunities to
redevelopment study for Marlborough District Council. The study consider, which we think need professional evaluation by experienced consultant urban
designers.”
is a long term development plan for the town that will include key
“The project also includes public consultation - it’s important that everyone who wants
public spaces such as the Foreshore and High Street. to can have a say.”
The new study has been triggered by a number of public submissions made to the
“People in Waitohi/Picton can be assured that this will be an open, consultative process.
Council for proposed new facilities in the town, as well as opportunities created by the
The Council wants to see agreement and alignment about the way forward, especially
Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment proposed by KiwiRail and Port Marlborough.
for the Foreshore.”
Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor says Waitohi/Picton has an exciting future but there are
Dean Heiford, Manager Support Services and Economic Development said the timing
competing demands on its public spaces and, in particular, on the Foreshore.
was right for the new study.
“The Council wants to update its vision for Waitohi/Picton based on the latest trends and
“It’s been ten years since the Council last took a close look at the future of Waitohi/
economic data. Obviously there has been a significant impact from COVID-19 on the
Picton. This study will lead to an update of the Growing Marlborough strategy and a new
cruise shipping industry and on tourism in general, which has affected many businesses
vision for the town.”
in Picton and the Top of the South.”
For further information about the study visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/
“The ferry precinct redevelopment is also very significant and will see hundreds of
growing-marlborough
millions of dollars invested into two new ships, ferry wharves, a terminal building and
rail yards, as well as new transport connections to the town centre and the national road
and rail networks.”
Council’s Harbours team - working to
ensure our waterways are safe for
everyone to enjoy.
Contact the Harbourmaster’s Office if you need
advice or information about Marlborough’s harbours.
03 520 7400 | HARBOURS@MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ
For up to date sailing, news and weather from Marlborough Sounds Marinas visit: www.msmarinas.co.nz
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CONVERSATIONS
Incompetence laid bare: differing views
OPINION: We always knew that after eliminating Covid-19 in the community, stopping it at the border was vital. Yet border control has been a shambles. Is this good enough?
Who was responsible for this, why hasn’t someone been sacked and what confidence can we have that the Government can sort this out and stop a second wave of Covid-19
in the community? An MP from each side of the House gives their views.
continued surveillance testing in responsibilities, and rightfully so.
In the communities supports this. However, cases
where returning New Zealanders were In the The prime minister was asked what it
would take for her to acknowledge
red granted a compassionate exemption to leave
managed isolation early, also without being
blue incompetence and to actually sack a
minister.
corner tested for Covid, posed a greater risk.
This represented an unacceptable failure
corner Would breaking lockdown rules twice be
enough? Would it take a minister
Priyanca Radhakrishnan of the system and cannot be repeated, and the Stuart Smith overseeing the shambolic health response
List MP, Labour Government has acted swiftly to further Kaikoura MP, National and control of the borders during a
strengthen our border controls. pandemic?
G T
oing hard and early has put us in We suspended compassionate exemptions, he stakes could not be higher when Apparently not.
an enviable position. and this will continue until ministers have it comes to managing our borders. She has been more than happy to take
Globally, the pandemic is getting confidence in the discipline and rigour of our Over the last three months, we the credit for positive news but goes into
worse, not better. In New Zealand, border controls. have gone into lockdown, missed hiding when things aren’t going her way.
we have only a handful of cases – all in We put the Assistant Chief of Defence, Air funerals of those close to us and the births Instead of allowing the minister of health
managed isolation, none from community Commodore Darryn Webb, in charge of all of our family members. We’ve also taken a to humiliate the director-general, who has
transmission – and our economy is now if managed isolation and quarantine facilities, massive economic hit, the likes of which fronted up every day, the buck must stop
not the most, then one of the most, open in including processes for people exiting. He has not been seen in more than 90 years. with her.
the world. reports regularly to ministers and can access For all of our sacrifice, you would have She must make the decision to appoint
But, as more New Zealanders return military logistics, operational expertise, and thought the Government would do their job someone different as minister of health who
home, the strength of our border controls personnel to assist in running these facilities. of keeping our borders under control. will get the job done and best serve the
matters more than ever. We’ve taken a We also ramped up our testing at the Unfortunately not. interests of New Zealanders.
cautious approach at the border. border. That means regular health checks It appears the Government has no We are relying on the ability of the
Everyone returning to New Zealand and asymptomatic testing of all border control over our borders or managed Government to manage the border safely
must go into a managed facility for two workers at airports, staff in managed isolation facilities. To hear that more than but we can’t have confidence they are doing
weeks upon arrival, and undergo two tests isolation and quarantine facilities, and 1000 people have left quarantine without so with David Clark holding so much
during their stay – one at day three, and international air and maritime crew. being tested, some who were infected with responsibility.
another at day 12. All New Zealanders made sacrifices to the virus, is beyond belief to New The Government is trying to claim that
No-one is to leave managed isolation become Covid-free. None of us wants to see a Zealanders after everything that we have it has patched up this dire situation.
without testing negative for Covid. For a second wave of cases. This bump in the road been through. Unfortunately, no-one has been held
short time, however, this protocol was not does not change our Covid status. There is The incompetence and lack of attention accountable. And nothing seems to have
upheld. As the prime minister has said, that still no evidence of community transmission to detail on border quarantine has been laid changed. They must do better in planning
wasn’t good enough. in New Zealand, and we always assumed new bare in the past few weeks and it will make and delivering managed isolation.
Most returning New Zealanders who left cases would arrive at the border. it more difficult to restore the flow of people Until we can restore confidence with a
managed isolation without being tested had Our challenge continues to be detecting that fuel our economy. smart, safe and rigorous management of
seen out their two weeks symptom-free. any cases in isolation and stopping the spread It puts all our efforts over lockdown in our border, we won’t be able to open up our
Therefore, we can be confident these people there. We remain absolutely committed to jeopardy. New Zealanders are furious that economy to the world. That will continue to
did not leave incubating the virus, and keeping Covid out of our communities. the Government has failed to carry out its cost Kiwis their jobs.
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