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Weka’s lucky Hard yards at
escape p3 GodZone p24
Saturday Express
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Shock
horror
Legend has it Omaka Maze
was built on the site of
Bakersfield Asylum - an
institute for the criminally
insane. ‘‘Escaped inmates’’
Phil McKinnon, left, and Paul
Baker will be chasing
visitors around after dark
this weekend.
PHOTO: DAVID JAMES.
Lost in the dark, pursued by masked maniacs through the twists, turns and dead ends of Omaka’s horror maze —
Marlborough’s most terrifying night out is definitely not for the faint-hearted. See story, page 4.
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Weka loses foot in possum trap
EMILY HEYWARD
A native New Zealand bird has
returned to the wild after losing
its leg in a trap in the Marlbor-
ough Sounds.
The weka was discovered by a
member of the public with its left
leg ‘‘virtually severed’’ after step-
ping on a leg-hold trap used to
trap pest animals such as
possums.
The weka was found near
Havelock and was treated by a vet
before being returned to its home
at the weekend.
Department of Conservation
Sounds senior biodiversity ranger
Phil Clerke said the weka’s foot
was barely hanging on to its leg
when it was found about two
weeks ago.
‘‘Its leg was only holding on by
a little bit of skin so the remaining
part of the leg basically fell off as A weka is treated
she took it out of the trap,’’ he by a vet after
said. losing its leg in a
Clerke said he picked up the leg-hold trap
used to catch
weka from the woman’s house possums.
who found it and said despite
losing its foot, the weka was in a
pretty positive state. actually use both legs to get ‘‘Weka are common in the plank, and it was steep enough to expect it will do OK. But it’s a
‘‘It was extremely perky to say around.’’ Marlborough Sounds so leg-hold stop weka walking up, Clerke shame the weka now has to go
the least to be honest. It was in a DOC was urging people to traps should always be raised off said. through life with one foot missing
cardboard box and it was jumping make sure leg-hold traps were the ground in this area or in other Weka often did not survive when it was avoidable,’’ he said.
up pretty high. Apparently it was raised off the ground in areas places where there are weka and after getting caught in leg-hold Catching weka in leg-hold
actively eating food at that stage where there were weka. other ground-dwelling native traps so this weka was lucky to be traps was an offence under the
and all the time we had it, it car- Clerke said leg-hold traps birds,’’ he said. alive, Clerke said. Wildlife Act 1953 of hunting
ried on doing the same,’’ he said. should be set at least 700 This could be done by using a ‘‘Weka have survived in the protected wildlife, when
‘‘It lost its foot, the very lower millimetres off the ground to pre- small plank or running board wild with part of a leg missing and procedures weren’t followed cor-
part of its leg, but it could still vent weka getting caught in them. where the trap sat at the top of the given this weka’s liveliness we rectly.
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Saturday
night’s alright
for frightening
DAVID JAMES ‘‘There will be lots
What could be more terrifying of blood, but it's all
than taking a walk through a washable, and fake
country cornfield at night?
Perhaps, a walk through said of course.’’
cornfield with the ghosts of dead Phil McKinnon
asylum patients chasing after
you. titious Bakersfield Asylum for the
Sound like a great night out? criminally insane, which ‘‘burned
Well it could be just the ticket, to the ground from the inside’’ in
when the Field of Horrors maze 1989.
kicks off again this weekend in ‘‘It is rumoured that all the
Marlborough. patients escaped, and took shelter
Held at the Omaka Maze, on and refuge in the cornfield behind
Dog Point Rd, more than 700 the asylum, but all died and they
people took the R15 rated trek are haunting the corn maze
through terror, so this year it will today.’’
be held over two weekends. People should expect to be
This year, the Field of Horrors scared, but they’ll have a lot of Bakersfield Asylum patients, actors Phil McKinnon, left, and Paul Baker, will be roaming the Field of Horrors at the Omaka
team have gathered more than 20 fun, McKinnon says. Maze on Saturday. DAVID JAMES/STUFF
professional scarers to ensure ‘‘It’s safe, it’s fun and a good
your terror is authentic. night out - a good event for Marl- unless you have a torch,’’ exploring the maze to get more The Field of Horrors at Omaka
So, what can you expect at the borough.’’ McKinnon says. ‘‘So the torch is scares and bang for their buck. Maze will be held this Saturday
frightful masquerade? Well, there Visitors should wear some- the most important item to bring. ‘‘This year, we have a smaller and next (March 10 and 17), from
are a number of horror mazes thing warm, have sturdy footwear There will be security on the group of dedicated scarers. That 8.30pm. Tickets $22.
littered across the country, but and, most importantly, bring a night as well, and if you are means there will be more interac- Gates sales available. Tickets,
Blenheim’s is the only horror torch – not the fire on a burning intoxicated or drunk you will be tion with the characters and a bet- limited to 500 a night, can be
show that changes its theme stick kind, but a battery-powered turned away.’’ ter quality of scare. bought from Top Town Cinemas
every year. flashlight. The maze should take 30-45 ‘‘There will be lots of blood, but at 4 Kinross St.
Organiser Phil McKinnon says ‘‘Due to safety reasons the minutes, but McKinnon encour- it’s all washable, and fake of For more information, visit the
the back story centres on the fic- scarers won’t actually scare you ages people to take their time course.’’ Field of Horrors Facebook page.
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‘Politically correct’ fun at Rai A&P Show
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People from across the top of the
South Island came down to Rai
Valley for the town’s 84th annual
A&P Show on Saturday. With
more than 60 stalls and 6000
people to cater for, the event was a
chance to have a bit of fun.
All eyes this year were on the
Rai Challenge, where children
used a Nerf gun to shoot dead
possums.
Prior to the day it attracted
attention due to the ‘‘politically
correct’’ event involving foam
bullets as opposed to rifles and
live ammo in previous years.
‘‘We’ve done it for quite a few
years. It’s not as much about not
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Knight said. the Rai Valley
Taking a keen interest in the A&P Show.
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Ngāti Kuia manager Raymond
Smith.
‘‘For me the show is great, see- ‘‘Friends of the school is a president Jamie Knight said the go over to Rai Valley’. It’s like 40 by the time you take it all into
ing so many people out and bunch of mums that support the turnout was ‘‘awesome’’ and the minutes away, so that’s pretty account and divide it out it’s a
about.’’ school, so at the moment we’re event was a ‘‘really good day’’. He cool,’’ Knight said. good chance to make a bit of
The event was also a chance to fundraising to extend our play- was particularly impressed with The association aimed to raise pocket money.
raise money for local projects. Rai ground and add some shade to the the arrivals from Nelson. at least $10,000 to help cover the ‘‘It’s 85 years next year so let’s
Valley Area School’s fundraising school,’’ group member Antonia ‘‘They have the morning in show’s costs. hope we’re here in 185 years, as
group sold donuts to bring in a O’Donnell said. town, go to the flea market, do ‘‘The show’s sponsorship prob- long as the planet’s still around,’’
few extra dollars. Rai Valley A&P Association their shopping and think ‘oh I’ll ably raises up to $30,000 to $40,000, Knight said.
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Field of Horrors: The Omaka Maze Fruit, vegetables, eggs, olive oil,
horror night. Theme - Bakersfield jams, preserves, honey, raw foods,
Asylum, Institute for the criminally coffee, nuts, plants, flowers, fish,
insane. Tickets from The Omaka game meats, bread and a number of
Maze or The Blenheim Cinema. food trucks.
8.30pm to 11pm, R15. Orienteering: Sunday sprint at
Firefighter Challenge: The Rarangi Beach. Meet at car park near
Combat Challenge is like a the Monkey Bay end of Rarangi
Firefighter Iron Man. A test of skill Beach Rd, 10.30am to 11.30am starts.
and fitness and simulates the Child friendly.
physical demands of real life 4 Wheel Drive Trek: Explore the
firefighting. Come cheer for your views at Awapiri and the Jordan on
local volunteers. Horton Park, tracks normally closed to the public.
Saturday 9am to 4pm. Meet at the corner of SH1 and
St Mary’s Gala: Lots of excitement Awatere Rd at 9am for a 9.30am
with trailer rides, games of skill, start. Bring lunch. Register Mike
photo booth, chocolate wheel, 5757049 or Ron 5757196.
whitebait and spit roast sandwiches, Police Open Day: Check out what
plants and preserves, raffle and life is like at NZ Police and meet your
auctions. 10am to 2pm local cops. AOS, Search and Rescue,
Chopin and Co: The Marlborough dogs, fingerprinting, uniform dress
Civic Orchestra with pianist Michael up and photos, prison vans,
Tsalka and the Classical Jazz Quartet Police open day on Sunday. STUFF Women’s Refuge, Neighborhood
featuring Cathy Irons. ASB Theatre Support, protection gear, booze bus.
Marlborough, 7.30pm. Blenheim Pony Club: Pony Club
Eastern States Speedway: Pavilion at Endeavour Park, $60 for Rarangi Community Centre at 10am. Grounds, New Renwick Rd, 10am
Renwick Transport 2K Cup, non members, $55 for members or SUNDAY Wear solid footwear, bring gloves, Michelle 5728984 or Grant 5782100.
streetstock fun day, rally cars. $12 $500 for a full table of 10 people. Vehicle Display: Fundraiser for sunscreen and water. Sausage sizzle Blenheim Bonsai Group: Intrigued
adults, $25 family. Gates open 5pm, Under: Solo show starring Chris Marlborough Hospice at Waterlea to follow at noon. by Bonsai trees and want to know
race starts 6pm. Green. Under explores an unnamed Racecourse, McLauchlan St, from Kids go Free: Take a short cruise to more? Display and tree workshop,
Cruiser Forum: For anyone narrator’s relationship with his wife 9.30am. Food and drinks available. Lochmara Lodge, explore the trails, Selmes Nursery, 141 Battys Rd, 1pm
thinking about a cruising journey. May. Tickets $20 from Take Note All vehicles welcome, $5 per car. meet the NZ species and take a tour till 3pm . John 0294783464 or Rod
David and Patricia from Gulf Picton. Includes 100 years of Ford tractors at ‘The Reef’. Bookings essential, 021755100
Harbour Radio and Yachts in Transit An Evening with Scotland: with tractors from the oldest in NZ to 9am or 12.15pm departure. Ulysses: Lunch ride to Happy Valley
will share their experience. Today Whitney St School hall. Dancing, the newest. Harvest Service: The Old Tua Café, Hira Meet at the Blenheim
and Sunday, register music, haggis and supper. 7.30pm. Rainbow Ramble: Become a Marina Church, Brayshaw Park, Railway Station south end, ride
oce@waikawaboatingclub.co.nz. Gold coin entry. Blenheim and Picton walking rainbow as water and 10am. Bring a can for Foodbank. departs 10am.
River Clean Up: Join the Scottish Country Dance Clubs. colourful powder is splashed over Bring a picnic and chair to enjoy Chess: Bring your own board and
Marlborough Freshwater Anglers Miriam 9284479. you on a 3km course along the lunch in the Harris Glade after the pieces along to Joocy Loocy Cafe at
Club in cleaning up the Taylor River. Artisan Market: Veggies and crafty Taylor River Reserve. Registration service. 4 John St for friendly matches,
Meet at the Henry St car park, 10am items, brunch, coffee and food. 8.30am, briefing 9.45am, start 10am. Buddhism: Introduction to between 10am and 1pm.
to 2pm. Bring gardening gloves, Wynen St car park, 9am to 1pm. Pony Rides: For the over 5s from buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin.
drink, snacks and solid footwear. Marlborough Civic Orchestra: 11am to 1pm at The Vines Village. 1pm to 3pm, 68 Seymour St, free
Support a Sport Quiz: Port Rehearsals 4pm to 6pm, Cloudy Bay Trainer Rose will be there with Royal. entry.
Marlborough Pavilion, 6pm. Food Funeral Service rooms, Boyce St. $5. Marlborough Farmers’ Market:
and a drink on arrival. Tickets from Linda 0221099242. Beach Clean Up: Meet at the A&P Park, Maxwell Rd, 9am to noon.
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What’s On
MONDAY Taylor Pass Rd entrance. it, and empowering communities to
Ballroom, Latin, Sequence and connect with their youth who are
Barbershop Singing: Spring Creek Rock n’ Roll: $2. Colin 5793101 or struggling. Marlborough Girls’
Hall, 7pm. Brian 5780692 or Johan Veronica 5775539. College, 7pm to 8.30pm.
5785789. Kindy Gym: Blenheim Gymnastics Talk/Tech/Teach: Learn to use
Cake Decorators Guild: Salvation Club, Opawa St extension, today your mobile phone, iPad, 9.30am to
Army Rooms, 7pm, Margaret 1.30pm to 2.30pm and Thursday 11.30am. St Christopher’s Church
5728452 or Donelle 5783005. 10.30am to 11.30am. $3 per child.
lounge, $2. Book your place, Wendy
University for the Third Age: A Maureen 5786434.
0212230160 or 5794446.
place where those who are retired or Picton Menz Shed: 2 Market
nearing retirement can keep their St,Picton. 9am to 30pm. Rex Marlborough Felters: Beavertown
brain active. Includes guest 021469191 or Kerry 021888423. Hall, Brayshaw Park, 10am. Bring
speakers, classes and wine Quest: intermediate age youth lunch. Christine 5785841.
appreciation. Lyn 5785273. group, 7pm to 8.30pm, Picton Seniors’ Club: 2pm, Senior Citizens
Indoor Bowls: 7pm start, St Ninian’s Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Hall, 172 High St. John 5787767.
Hall, corner Alabama Rd and Riley Bronwyn 0210462434. Keeping U Moving: Free Indoor
Cres. Gary 5784706 or Heather Vintage Car Club: Car museum,
walking Circuit 50+, all weather, St
5789350. Brayshaw Park 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Christopher’s church Hall, Blenheim,
Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo today and Sunday, entry by
Club: Adults and children 6pm to 11.30am to 12.30pm. Gold coin
donation.
7.30pm tonight, Wednesday and Woodbourne Playgroup: Today donation. Wendy 0212230160.
Friday. Redwoodtown School Hall, Get MAD about mussels with a pop up display outside Scotch on Thursday and and Monday, 9.30am to 11.30am,
Cleghorn St. New members/ the Havelock Mussel Festival on Saturday, March 17. STUFF Woodbourne Community Centre,
FRIDAY
beginners welcome. First month trial Tracey 5728999 or Michaela Mussel Appreciation Day:
free. Jem 0212521999. Picton Table Tennis Club: 10am to Redwoodtown Community Hall, 5727078. Facebook.com/Musselappreciation-
Line Dancing: Tua Marina Hall, new noon. Picton Little Theatre, Dublin St. 1pm. Coaching provided. Debbie Mah-Jong: 1pm, Marina Cove day
beginners 5.30pm, beginner/ $3,equipment supplied plus tea/ 5776750. Retirement Village, Waikawa Rd,
TEMPO: Today’s Emerging
improver 6.30pm. $5. Jenny coffee and biscuits. All adults Grovetown Indoor Bowls: The Picton. $2.
Musicians Performing Onstage.
5777537. welcome. Ernie 0275888453. Foundry, John St, 7.30pm. Morris Golden Oldies Rugby: Training
Stage and Screen with guest artists
Rummy-O: Blenheim Bowling Club WEDNESDAY 5786699. 6.30pm, Awarua Park, Paul
Hall, 12.45pm to 4pm. $4. Doug St Mary’s Youth Group: 5.30pm to 0272495887 or Ray 0274452970. from the cast of Mary Poppins. 7pm,
5779061 or Geoff 5788143. Wetland Warriors: Grovetown 6.45pm for years 8-10 and 7pm- Painting for Pleasure: All Wesley Centre, 3 Henry St. Entry $3
Spring Creek Playcentre: Today Lagoon, Steam Wharf Rd. Help with 8.30pm for years 11-13. St Mary’s mediums, Marlborough Art Society, or $10 family (cash only). Kimberly
and Wednesday, 10am to 12.30pm, the regeneration of the lagoon, or in Church hall. 10am, Prue 5788888. tempoconcert@gmail.com.
46a Ferry Rd, Spring Creek. Crystal the shadehouse. 9.30am to 11.30am. Youth Group: Year 9 students, 7pm Sundown Sports Series:
0226092646. Rosanne 0210709267. at the Elim Church. Alf 5789053.
THURSDAY Basketball, badminton, football,
TUESDAY Nia Dance: 6pm to 7pm, 207 Project 78: Youth group for year 7 Pop Up Display: Discover all about hockey for year 9-13. Social games,
Oakwood Ln, Corinne 0273245757. and 8 students. 6pm to 7pm, Elim the local aquaculture industry at this free food. Blenheim Indoor Sports
Nia Dance: 6pm to 7pm, Bookchat: 10am, Blenheim Library, Church. Alf 5789053. pop up display. Taste mussels, Centre. 7pm to 10pm.
Redwoodtown Hall, Corinne 10.30am Picton Library. Picton Scottish Country Dance salmon and oysters. Watch mussel Awatere Playcentre: Next to
0273245757. Queen Charlotte Fellowship Club: 7.30pm, Picton Little Theatre, opening, salmon filleting and oyster Seddon School. 9.30am to noon.
Marlborough Freshwater Club: Formally Probus NZ. 10am to Lynda 0212600860. shucking. Interactive displays from Parent led preschool centre, all
Anglers Club: Whitehead Park noon. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Community Connections Coffee NIWA and Cawthron, representatives preschoolers/whanau/caregivers
Bowling Club, Brooklyn Dr, Blenheim Waikawa Rd. Interesting speakers, Group: Pop in to Plunket at 16 Henry from Talleys, NZ King Salmon welcomed.
from 7.30pm. Guest speakers, info monthly outings. New members St. 10.30am to noon. Free. Sam Company, AQNZ, Omega Seafood,
on fly and spin fishing and a chance welcome. 021701413. Paradise Oysters, MFA and Queen Variety Circle: Marlborough
to meet other anglers. Dementia support Group: 8 Depression Support Group: For Charlotte College. Competitions and Women’s Club, 108 High St, 2pm.
marlboroughfreshwaterangler- Wither Rd, 10am to noon. people who are living with or have prizes. Irene 5794601.
s.co.nz. Lions Club of Blenheim: Tea had experience with depression. XRACE: A family mystery adventure Bolivia Cards Group: 12.45pm, St
Young Farmers Club: Ages 18-31, meeting, 5.30pm, Clubs of Bread of Life, Stephenson St, 10am race. Teams of one parent and one Christopher’s hall. Doug 5779061.
Sue 0274450815 or Paul Marlborough. Jim 5788896. to 11.30am. Speakers, outings, tips for child, aged 6-14 years old. Taylor Pastel Painting: Marlborough Art
0276961552. Blenheim Playcentre: Parent-led living a happy life. Barb 5781355. River Amphitheatre, 6pm to 8pm. Society, 10am to 2pm. Prue
Friendship Group: Riversdale early childhood education. Monday Quiz: Picton Club and RSA. Register at xrace.co.nz/enter. 5788888.
Community House, 131 Budge St, to Friday 9.15am to 11.45am, 17 Registration 7pm. Sandy 5736114. Mike King: I Am Hope Tour
10am, gold coin donation. Judith Eltham Rd. Social Dance Club: Nurses’ addresses youth suicide by Kidzone: Riversdale Community
5785981. Strand Indoor Bowls: Recreation Hall, Wairau Hospital, shedding the stigma associated with House, 3pm to 5pm.
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Out & About
James Jones gets a dousing in the Rapaura Slosh ‘Em.
Country
Harvest Fair
Rapaura School held their annual fundraiser
last Saturday with the white elephant stall
being the hit of the day. Ricky Wilson took the
photos.
Jude Fyfe-Stafford, 8, left, and Sam Jones, 8, bounce along
on the crazy ride.
Xanthe McGill,3, nibbles on a delicious toffee apple.
Line dancers entertain the fair goers. Kayla Collins, 11, left, Margot Taylor, 11, and Hannah Jones, 12, pose for a photo. Debbie Godsiff and Ben Wilson take a break in the
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A boatload of fun at Lake Rotoiti
SARA MEIJ received much attention with
their boat Beattieful, winning the
A boat turned over in the middle Jens Hansen Cup for the Best
of one of the first races at Lake Vessel Overall.
Rotoiti’s Antique and Classic boat They bought the boat, built by
show, but that didn’t dampen the Jim Beattie, 10 years ago and
spirits of those in attendance. restored it to its full glory. Much
Organiser Pete Rainey said one of the restoration work was done
of the highlights of his day had by Picton local Wayne Foley. The
been the great response to the big flag on the boat is a Union
incident. Steamship Company flag, which
He said the boat flipped ‘‘at Graeme put on it because he used
some speed’’ when it came around to work for them at sea. He said he
the corner and caught a wave in got the other small national flags
‘‘choppy’’ water, but no one was on TradeMe, just to dress the boat
injured. up for the show.
Apart from that incident, the The couple own a holiday
rest of the day was without inci- home in Picton and attend the
dent as 110 boats took to the water show most years, Diane said.
to show off their style to the more They entered Beattieful in the
than 1000 spectators. ‘‘Grunters’’ category, which
Rainey said the number of includes boats up to 17 feet and
boats was down from last year by less than 175 horse power.
about a dozen because of the Judges spokesman Ben Cox
recent storms that battered the said Beattieful stood out for
region. authenticity.
‘‘But we’ve got a lot of new ‘‘The attention to detail, the
boats that we haven’t seen standard of the finish and touches
before,’’ he said. like the deck hatch and little table
‘‘We’re never absolutely sure in the cockpit really impressed
who is going to turn up so it’s us.’’
always a bit of a surprise, it’s a Spectators Paul and Annette
good crowd and the weather is Graeme Dutch, from Wellington with his boat Beattiful, a wooden clinker runabout. LUZ ZUNIGA/STUFF Nistor from Nelson said they
fine.’’ came to the show every year
The 18th edition of the show because they loved the boats and
saw many different boats on dis- III took to the water, a project he Zealand and featured on the cover ‘‘This has become huge in the the atmosphere. Seated on a pic-
play, from clinkers, classic yachts and co-organiser Glenn Common of Seaspray magazine that year. USA and right now we know of nic blanket next to the lake, the
and cedar kayaks to veteran had been working on for eight ‘‘Part of our motivation is the six other racing boats being couple said they loved the setting.
jetboats and replica steam boats. years. potential we see in New Zealand restored, just in the South Island.’’ ‘‘It’s great to see how clever
It’s the first year Rainey’s ‘‘When Elray was built in 1967 to get a historic race circuit Show entrants Graeme and people are with restoring their
restored racing hydroplane Elray she was the fastest boat in New going,’’ Rainey said. Diane Dutch from Wellington boats,’’ Paul said.
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This is the third in a series of four about the Acts.
most common disputes between Kiwi If your neighbours’ rubbish
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neighbours, writes Erin Reilly. property, it could be simply
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Regularly mowing your lawns is which is an easy fix. If, however,
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Your Health WITH AUTHOR AND MOTHER OF FOUR BOYS MARY-ANN SCOTT
An older woman is bullying my son
Q: My son has a good job on the supervisor also has a boss, who An unsafe work environment will result in
checkout at our local has a legal obligation to ensure disgruntled staff members which then leads to
supermarket but he tells me he that his/her workplace is safe. low productivity, high absenteeism and a fast
wants to quit because an older ‘‘Unsafe’’ may seem an extreme staff turnover. 123RF
woman on the staff is bullying word to imply but repeated
him. bullying can lead to anxiety and taskmaster or an ‘‘old-school’’
I’ve offered to help but he depression. Having disgruntled supervisor, or it could be that
says he’s over it and he’ll find staff members leads to low your son is not a good worker or
another job. He said that this productivity, high absenteeism adaptable at getting on with all
supervisor picks on heaps of and a fast staff turnover. types in the workplace. Follow the
his mates and that it’s best to Your son may not want the process but don’t close your mind
leave because once she starts hassle of going through official to other possibilities.
she never lets up. channels and it may seem easier There are agencies where you
I can’t bear to think this to quit and find another job in the can get free advice to help you
woman is getting away with short term, but let him know that proceed with sorting this matter.
this. Shall I intervene even his actions could help other young Check out worksafe.govt.nz or the
though my son says he doesn’t people who don’t have any Citizens Advise Bureau on
want me to? support. cab.org.nz.
Get your son to document
A: You can intervene, but it examples of the perceived ❚ Mary-anne Scott has raised
would be more beneficial if you bullying; where/when etc. He four boys and written two
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