Hemi Rolleston has won the Te Awanui Māori Ward seat
Hemi Rolleston is Tauranga’s new Māori ward councillor
taking up the seat his nephew was unable to fill
Tauranga City Council released the final result for the Te Awanui Ward byelection on Wednesday evening
The Te Awanui Māori Ward byelection was triggered after Mikaere Sydney resigned his position in January
Sydney was elected to the council in July 2024 but was unable to take up his position due to illness
The final vote count shows Rolleston won by 119 votes
Rolleston, who is Sydney‘s uncle
told Local Democracy Reporting he was proud and elated to take on the role
“The message is clear the community supports me
He is a professional director and previously worked at Tauranga City Council as the head of Māori land
He has also been a board member of Priority One
Mayor Mahé Drysdale said he was looking forward to welcoming Rolleston to the council governance table
“The Māori Ward is an important seat because it helps ensure there is wide community representation
“I look forward to Councillor Elect Rolleston joining our team of 10 and providing a voice for the Te Awanui Ward as we work collaboratively for the good of Tauranga.”
Rolleston would officially join the council on May 8
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Two protesters have been arrested after climbing onto the roof of an international weapons company's NZ headquarters in Rolleston in a bid to deter it from expanding further into New Zealand
A police spokesperson said two people were charged and are set to appear in court at a later date
The Peace Action Ōtautahi activists had been on the roof of the NIOA building on Stoneleigh Drive since Monday morning until the heavy rain brought it to an end this afternoon
the group hung a banner across Christchurch’s Bridge of Remembrance in a similar protest
weapons and munitions company acquired Barrett Firearms Manufacturing
an Australian-owned US-based firearms and ammunition manufacturer operating out of Tennessee
The company's website states its products are "used by civilian sport shooters
the United States military and more than 80 State Department approved countries across the world"
Peace Action Ōtautahi said the protest aimed to highlight the alleged killing of innocent civilians with weapons supplied by NIOA
NIOA has been approached by RNZ for comment
NIOA Group's distribution network covers 75 US State department approved countries
NIOA's website states the company has a rich history of supporting the NZ Defence Force and police
and munitions to bolster security and readiness"
NIOA New Zealand officially opened its new Canterbury headquarters in Rolleston in October 2024 after relocating from Auckland
high-tech warehouse and a distribution centre which serves as the hub for its New Zealand operations
A police spokesperson said they were aware of the protest
Two people had climbed onto the roof while others surrounded the premises
police said the people on the ground had moved but two protesters remained on the roof
"We are working to safely resolve the situation
and remove people from the roof," the police spokesperson said
"While we respect the right to lawful protest
our responsibility is to uphold the law and ensure the safety of those involved."
Fire and Emergency NZ staff and the police public safety unit and negotiation team were also at the scene
Hemi Rolleston looks set to win the Te Awanui Māori Ward seat according to progress results
Hemi Rolleston is set to be Tauranga’s new Māori ward councillor
Tauranga City Council released the progress result for the Te Awanui Ward byelection on Tuesday afternoon
The result is based on the counting of about 80% of returned voting papers
He consulted Sydney’s whānau about stepping in to “complete the mahi”
The 56-year-old has whakapapa to Ngāi Te rangi
The council said in a statement the progress result did not include special votes and voting papers returned on Tuesday
The outcome could change once all voting papers were counted
A preliminary result was expected to be released by 1pm Wednesday
The three new centres already have services either in Christchurch or elsewhere in Selwyn
is expected to open its new centre on Masefield Drive in June
It plans to adapt an existing house into a clinic
Said owner Miriam Martin: “With many Selwyn-based patients already enrolled at our Lincoln Rd clinic
expanding into Rolleston was a natural step.”
She said some of the staff members currently working at the Lincoln Rd practice will move to the Rolleston centre
Phoenix Healthcare is expecting to open its new practice at the Rolleston Health Hub on Norman Kirk Drive in May
We Care Health is currently building a new centre on Northmoor Blvd which is expected to be completed in the first half of this year
none of the new GP practices will offer a 24/7 service which residents have been calling for
“Residents frustrated with limited after-hours GP services may need to turn their attention to Government funding structures
“Current funding for general practice services
does not extend to cover after-hours or 24/7 care.”
Data from Health New Zealand shows about 32% of Selwyn residents are enrolled at GP practices outside the district
Mayor Sam Broughton said he would have expected that number to be 5-10%
That’s how 4-year-old Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan‘s devastated grandparents Amy Rolleston and Timothy Bryan will remember the little boy who has been in their care since he was 6 months old
was fatally attacked by dogs on March 28 in Tuapiro
Katikati and died shortly afterwards at Katikati Medical Centre
who are still mourning the death of their daughter Hayley
Speaking with the Bay of Plenty Times at Tuapiro Marae today
Rolleston said she and her family were devastated at Timoti’s death
but knowing that he had gone to his mother brought some comfort
I’ve been blocking out the tragic incident and focusing on the good memories.”
Rolleston said her daughter died during the Auckland Covid-19 lockdown after a battle with depression
She and Bryan took Timoti into their care immediately after Hayley’s death
Amy said being able to care for him was a “blessing”
“He was the only thing we had left of her.”
Rolleston said she and Bryan had always ensured Timoti knew he was loved
especially as they were worried about how his mother’s death could impact him later in life
fearless and sociable boy and enjoyed playing the loving and protective big brother to his older cousin Jayleen Rolleston
“He went through phases – one month it was dinosaurs
the next month it was Bluey … We always made sure he had what he wanted."
Amy said Timoti would copy his koro getting ready for “work” every day
packing toys in his Spider-Man backpack and sitting by the gate for a while before returning inside
Bryan had always looked forward to the cheerful greeting from the children on his return home
[Timoti] and Jayleen would always come out and say ‘Koro’s home!’ I always liked that
“I just feel a little bit empty without him
sunny day – Rolleston had dropped Bryan to work
then she and Timoti travelled to Tauranga for some winter shopping
The radio was playing one of her favourite songs
and Timoti surprised her by singing along with all the lyrics – something he had never done before
preferring to listen to her grandson’s voice as he continued the song to the end
they returned home and Timoti went straight to a tap to fill up the pistol
She said Timoti was great friends with their neighbours and would visit them frequently – they adored him in return
Timoti immediately went to show them his new prize
they were getting ready to head out to pick Jayleen up from school and Timoti was right next to her
“And then he wasn’t where I thought he was
Her last memory of her grandson was him looking at her
Rolleston did not see the attack but would never forget the aftermath – something she was still trying to “block out”
“I’ve learned to just block it and try and focus on the memories because if I do get flashbacks … there’s crying
She was still unsure where exactly the attack happened – she was intentionally trying not to learn too much about Timoti’s last moments – but said their neighbours “desperately” tried to save him
Timoti “loved dogs” and Rolleston said people needed to be aware attacks like this could happen – no matter what breed the dog was
Children needed to be educated about how to safely interact with dogs
Rolleston and Bryan have focused their energies on caring for Jayleen
who is longing for her younger cousin who always acted like her elder brother
“I can see it in her that she’s missing him
She stares off and has moments where she’s … so I worry about her.”
The couple said they wanted to say a huge thank you for the outpouring of support and love they had received
One fisherman they had never met pulled up to the marae and donated his day’s catch
Another museum worker had called into the marae before dawn to offer her hands and help
Waihi College raised money with a bake sale
Otawhiwhi – came together and organised everything behind the scenes
The emergency services “tried their best” and Rolleston said she took her hat off to them
I couldn’t believe – I still can’t – how much support
“It has made things a whole lot easier for us.”
The tangi – Timoti’s “last party” – was a three-day celebration the boy would have loved
The hākari (feast) was decorated with a Spider-Man theme
“He brought joy to a lot of people’s lives,” Rolleston said
“We took his coffin outside so he could see all his cousins having a big party for him
He was buried on top of his mother at a family urupā
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She has been a Canon Media Awards regional/community reporter of the year
The crash happened at the intersection of Silverstone Loop and Shillingford Blvd
The family was at home sleeping when the vehicle rolled into the house before landing on its side in the master bedroom
The homeowners were left with cuts and bruises
A police spokesperson said the driver had moderate injuries
A neighbour said there was debris on their front door and roof
it appeared the car cut across the park cleared part of the road
then rolled through the fence and into the house
A man has been arrested in Rolleston after a distressing incident in which a dog was violently attacked
shows a man striking and kicking the dog as it whimpers on Park Lane near Levi Park on January 9
The man is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on Friday after he was arrested at a Rolleston address "in relation to an animal cruelty matter"
"Police executed a search warrant at an address in Rolleston in relation to an animal cruelty matter involving a german shepherd
which had been posted on the Rolleston Facebook page," the spokesperson said
"Police can reassure the public that the dog is safe and a man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty
"We would like to thank members of the public for coming forward with information that led to this positive result."
The SPCA was also investigating the incident
Said SPCA national inspectorate manager Alan Wilson: "We are currently conducting inquiries into the matter
we are unable to provide further details at this time.”
Wilson urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the SPCA on 0800 SPCA NZ
A 35-year-old man has been charged after a car ploughed through a Canterbury home in the early hours of Saturday morning
The Herald reported that Llewellyn Venter awoke in his house on Rolleston’s Shillingford Boulevard at 3.30am to use the bathroom
As he made his way back to his bed just minutes later
he heard a loud rumbling which he compared to “thunder rolling in”
before a massive bang rang out – and a car covered himself and his wife
Venter was pinned down by a doorframe but quickly went into “survival mode” and managed to free himself
He immediately started screaming for his wife but was initially greeted with silence
Llewellyn Venter discovered she was underneath the wheel of the vehicle
Sue-ann Venter said she woke up to “pressure on her chest” and thought she was “going to die”
“I don’t know how or with God being there with me
we managed to lift the car off and pull her out,” Llewellyn Venter said
Police confirmed this morning that a 35-year-old is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court next month
charged with careless operation of a vehicle and breath alcohol level over 400mcg per litre of breath
After the incident police said the driver was “in moderate condition”
Venter said he was “worried about him as well”
“It’s not nice having an accident like that,” he said
The Venters are currently staying with friends and hope to find a new rental home this week
Llewellyn Venter is hopeful his family’s story will serve as a reminder for people to drive carefully and think twice about the decisions they make behind the wheel
The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface
Rolleston resident John Boulton received a $40 ticket in August for parking his ute outside his Lucca Cres house with two wheels on the berm
something he had done for three and a half years prior to getting the ticket
telling the district council he should have got a warning
Boulton continued to refuse to pay and now the matter has ended up in court
Boulton would not comment because the matter was now before the court
But he previously told Selwyn Times: “If I had got a warning there would not have been an issue.”
Data revealed under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act shows in the 12 months until November the district council waived 199 tickets that were disputed
A further 474 tickets had their disputes dismissed
In the same period the district council referred 497 outstanding infringements to the Ministry of Justice for collection
The district council's first time in court follows a massive uptick in fines issued around the district
the council issued 2070 infringement notices amounting to $199,528
During that period the council issued more tickets for parking on grass berms than any other infringement
Their home in Rolleston was broken into two weekends ago when they were away on holiday
It was one of three separate incidents reported since January 1
Among the items stolen were the military medals
Police are appealing for any information that could reunite these items with their rightful owners
Catherine said the burglary was devastating
The burglar took her late father Corporal Doug Stanton’s military medals
and Vietnam where he was wounded in the leg on Valentine’s Day 1968
She said her father would be angry about the theft
not only did he serve but when he retired he was the area rep for the Hawke’s Bay Vietnam Association and president of the Taradale RSA,” she said
The medals represented much more than her father’s service
Catherine said she noticed immediately “something different” when they returned home – some of the curtains had been drawn
Once inside they quickly realised there had been a burglary
TVs had been unscrewed from walls and left on the floor
possibly indicating the burglar was going to return
They soon realised the medals were also gone
Catherine said it was difficult calling her brother about the loss of the medals
medals are passed to the eldest sibling – they are not given
they are entrusted to – was hard calling my brother in Australia and hearing his voice crack,” she said
They said they’ve been lucky with support from neighbours
and urged people to check in on each other if they notice something out of place
Said Craig: “I know how hard this is hurting Catherine
out of everything that was taken if Doug’s medals were returned it would help Catherine a lot – that one thing would make a big difference.”
Said Catherine: “The mana and tapu of the medals is of such value that you cannot buy and sell
there’s no real monetary value for the thieves and buyers
but they’re invaluable to the ones who know and love the people who earned them.”
More detailed designs have been released of what Rolleston’s road layout will look like when the flyover is complete
The $125 million flyover project made the Government’s list of Roads of Regional Significance and is one year into the design phase with construction to start at the end of next year
the New Zealand Transport Agency was able to generate visual representations of how the new road layouts around Rolleston could look
The end of what is Dunns Crossing Rd will become a cul-de-sac at the intersection with Newman Rd to allow for an underpass
the council will have to fund the connections to it
The Jones Rd site is still occupied by the Christchurch RV Centre
Hēmi Rolleston has been elected to represent the Te Awanui Māori Ward following the 2025 by-election
Tauranga City Council released the progress results yesterday
showing Rolleston secured 352 votes – enough to win the vacancy
Around 80% of returned votes have been counted
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Twenty students from Rolleston College are preparing for their first big fundraiser for an exchange trip to France in April 2026
They are holding the 6th annual Bricksibition
There will be 28 Christmas and French Lego displays
including a winter village diorama with working trains and carousels
The group needs to fundraise $7000 a student
Sainte-Marthe Chavagnes will be having its exchange trip here in 2025
Said parent Karla Forsyth: “This is an amazing opportunity for the students.”
She said the trip will be a great way for the students to “immerse themselves in French culture
and an environment that is very different from ours”
“Students will be living day to day life in France
learning about France and taking lessons at the school
The students were selected for the trip three months ago
Forsyth said there was a long way to go to reach the fundraising target
• Bricksibition is at Rolleston College auditorium
The grieving family of a 4-year-old killed by a dog in the Bay of Plenty say the boy’s late mother will be waiting for him
described as having “a little mischief in his smile
Two people suffered injuries in Friday afternoon’s attack
Police were called to the Katikati incident about 2.50pm
Rolleston-Bryan was taken to the Katikati Medical Centre in a critical condition
Rolleston-Bryan’s family said he would lie at Ōtāwhiwhi Marae in Waihī Beach before a funeral on Tuesday
your mum will be awaiting your arrival,” the notice said
The family did not wish to comment when approached by the Herald
said the small community was shocked by the incident
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by the loss
our priority will be to support our whānau through this hard time,” Kingi said
All our focus is directed to the grieving family and the survivor.”
Kingi thanked emergency services and the Katikati Medical Centre
“They did everything they could and ensured they looked after our family during this medical event.”
Police said animal management staff have taken the dogs involved in the incident and are making inquiries on behalf of the coroner
A relative told Stuff they did not know how the incident happened but were called to the medical centre
They said they had made statements to police
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A couple feel lucky to be alive after a “traumatic” accident saw a car catapult through their Canterbury home in the early hours of Saturday morning
Llewellyn Venter awoke in his house on Rolleston’s Shillingford Boulevard around 3.30am to use the bathroom
Sue-ann Venter credited her husband for saving her life and being her “hero”
in what was the “scariest day of her life”
they quickly ran to aid the driver of the vehicle and were greeted by neighbours who had rushed from their homes to help
The pair’s bedroom was covered in dust and debris
with the impact of the crash causing bricks from the outside of their home to fly through and lodge themselves on the walls opposite inside
Llewellyn Venter credited one thing which saved their lives
“The curtain covered us from most of the shrapnel ..
there was so much debris that just flung around in our room
but the doctors did some CT scans and X-rays and everything came back clear.”
He said the driver of the vehicle also walked away without major injuries
Police said the motorist was “said to be in moderate condition”
it’s not nice having an accident like that,” Venter said
The pair are still processing the entire event
we wanted to cry every time someone spoke to us or mentioned it”
“You keep on replaying everything in your head ..
the couple are attempting to pick up the pieces of their severely damaged rental
They’ve been humbled by the level of support from the Rolleston community during such a shocking and traumatic time for them both
That included neighbours who rushed to their aid within minutes of the crash to help the pair and the vehicle’s driver
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A threatening email sent to a “large number of people” and targeted a Canterbury school was a hoax
The concerning email sent at 11pm yesterday included a threat of violence to Rolleston College, 25km southwest of Christchurch
It made serious allegations and had been shared widely on the school’s and parents' social media pages
Police said their inquiries indicated that the email was a hoax
“There is no threat to the school or anyone else in the community
“We know that these types of messages are extremely unsettling for parents
“We’d like to thank those people who reported the email to police so that we could investigate.”
Police encouraged anyone with more information to report it online via 105 and quote file number 250306/6655
Rolleston College principal Rachel Skelton earlier said the school was working with police
Part of Link Dr was closed as fire crews wearing level four gas suits inspected the chemical drums in the building after a small blaze in a processing room
Crews were called to the single-storey structure after an alarm activation at 4.40pm
This was followed by a 111 call saying there was a smell of burning in the area
"Upon arrival we did identify there was a potential fire in the premise and we made a second alarm fire," a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said
Christchurch City and Woolston were called to the scene
The supermarket will be located on East Maddisons Rd as part of the Arbor Green subdivision
The Selwyn District Council notified the consent application for the 5500m² Woolworths
up to four other shops and more than 180 car parks in May
The green light for Woolworths comes as construction gets under way on the South Island’s largest Pak’nSave on Levi Rd
The Levi Rd Pak’nSave is set to open at the end of 2025
It will cover 8100sq m and is expected to generate about 200 jobs
Public consultation for an application to also house a Mitre 10 on the site next to the Pak’nSave is open until 5pm on Wednesday
Dog attack victim Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Byran
A relative of the four-year-old Bay of Plenty boy fatally attacked by dogs has described his nan’s desperate effort to save him — her “last connection” to her late daughter
died on Friday after the incident in Katikati
He was to be farewelled at Ōtāwhiwhi Marae in Waihī Beach today
Police were called to a Tuapiro property about 2.50pm on Friday
The critically injured boy was taken to Katikati Medical Centre but died soon after
Another person with moderate injuries was taken to hospital
A marae chairman described her as a local woman who tried to stop the attack
A Givealittle page set up by Jennie Hunt
said Timoti died just 18 days after his fourth birthday
Hunt described him as a “most treasured mokopuna” of Timothy Bryan and Amy Rolleston and the beloved
boisterous son of the late Hayley Rolleston and Tu’uaki Kata
“His Nan tried her very hardest to save him
“He will be placed to rest with his beloved late mother
who passed away before her 21st birthday in 2021.”
She hoped setting up the Givealittle would help take some of the stress off the grieving grandmother “who will forever miss her beloved daughter and moko”
but also a child before your time and then the last connection to your baby
is heartbreaking and unbearable to imagine.”
Donations would help cover the costs of the tangi and a headstone
and they also hoped to create more awareness of safety around animals for future generations
She said Timoti’s smile would “light up a room” and his death had affected all his whānau
a spokesman for Tuapiro Marae and Rolleston-Bryan’s whānau
told the Bay of Plenty Times on Monday farewelling Timoti would be “extremely difficult” for his family
This included Katikati Medical Centre staff “still reeling over Timoti’s death”
the first responders from emergency services and others who assisted at the scene
He said the attack happened when Timoti was visiting a privately owned property about 2km from his home
A woman was injured when she “intervened to try to stop the attack”
who is also a trustee of Tuapiro’s sister marae Ōtāwhiwhi Marae
said the woman was receiving further treatment in a ward at Tauranga Hospital after “undergoing a medical procedure”
any support the community could provide Timoti’s grief-stricken family would be “gratefully appreciated”
this support would “definitely help” the youngster’s whānau
Kingi said many visitors came to Ōtāwhiwhi Marae on Sunday and Monday to pay their respects
and offers of support from the wider community had included preparing meals
“This includes from people who did not even know Timoti but clearly have been deeply impacted by his tragic death
“We have also received lots of messages of sympathies
including from some people in Australia who also did not know him.”
Kingi said more than 100 people had been expected to attend the funeral
He said he wanted to reiterate his thanks to the Katikati Medical Centre
emergency services responders and others who assisted at the scene and “did everything they could”
A police spokeswoman said police were continuing their enquiries on behalf of the Coroner and would not be making any further comment at this stage of the investigation
A Western Bay of Plenty District Council spokeswoman said on Monday three dogs signed over by the owner to the council after the attack had been euthanised
The council would not release the primary breeds of the dogs involved until the information had been “fully confirmed”
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Where do you see your community in 50 years
Those are the questions Canterbury's Selwyn District Council is asking its residents
The council hopes the Waikirikiri ki Tua Future Selwyn project will help to ease growing pains in the country's fastest growing district
by breaking decisions out of silos and giving the community more of a say in long-term planning
Principal Blair Dravitski's primary school Lemonwood Grove was Rolleston's newest in 2017
he said his roll had swelled by more than 100 students per year to be the South Island's biggest primary school
"Our local schools - Clearview has got over 800
West Rolleston has got over 800 and we're expected to get to 1150 in the next 18 months," he said
Half of Rolleston's primary schools had been built in the last 15 years, and another new one was announced by the Education Minister this month
Rolleston South was set to open in 2026 and had a total capacity of 1000
nor could Rolleston College's second campus
The Rolleston College second campus is essential..
"The new site has been prepped but definitely needs to be fast-tracked because our primary schools have between 300 and 400 kids heading to Rolleston College next year
and so on and so forth in the years to come."
The college was Rolleston's only high school
While the town had long had a reputation of its people doing well for themselves
an increasing number were struggling to make ends meet with high mortgage rates and 14 percent rates rises
we provide other social services because Rolleston doesn't have any
we don't have any other supports for families doing it tough," he said
The state of the district's roads was the top priority for community advocacy group Lincoln Voice
Spokesperson Denise Carrick said there had been 78 serious crashes and 10 deaths on roads between Lincoln
Christchurch and Rolleston over the past six years
There had been a noticeable rise in crashes this year
especially involving intersections and pedestrians
So I think we need to look to the future and improve and maintain the roads," Carrick said
make them more accessible for urban drivers
Housing was one thing the district was not short of
Lincoln Voice had originally formed in opposition to a large development on land that was graded as highly productive
Its Environment Court case was thrown out when the land's designation was changed to allow residential housing under new government standards
It was time to think about building upwards in the town centres
"We would love [the council] to keep our prime producing land
but build up our town and city centres [instead]
Many people didn't realise how quickly Selwyn was growing and what implications it could have
"It's probably the same as the rest of the country - there's been a shortage of GPs here and it's been very hard for people to sign up to a doctor locally
Health Canterbury's Chiquita Hansen said a new general practice will open in Rolleston in the next six months and it's recently opened a bigger primary birthing unit in the district
The public health service had also provided population projections to Selwyn District Council and would be submitting on the project
"Health NZ will continue to work as a partner with the council as we strive to meet the needs of the local community through our place based planning processes," Hansen said
The district had already doubled in size in the past 10-15 years
the council's executive director of development and growth Robert Love said
Council long-term plans currently spanned 10 years
"It means every single decision that council does make will align with this purpose
they do add up into the big long run over 50 years and to a 100 year horizon," Love said
most of the feedback the council had received through the project was positive
and detailed findings would be released once the feedback data had been collated
Public consultation on Waikirikiri ki Tua Future Selwyn closes on Sunday 4 August
New census data reveals the district with the most rapid population growth is in Canterbury
A briefing paper from April said 139 schools were over 105 percent of their classroom capacity
A group of Cantabrians are taking their local council to court after it allowed a development to go ahead on prime farmland
The principal says "substantial" changes were not discussed with her
being presented by the Education Ministry as a done deal
The Education minister has unveiled school building projects across the South Island
including a new primary school and classrooms for 1200 students
It was one of the key themes to come from residents’ feedback on the Selwyn District Council’s planning for the future
Subdivsions in Rolleston have now reached Selwyn Rd only a handful of kilometres from Lincoln
Rolleston’s population is expected to grow from 32,000 to about 40,000
while Lincoln is expected to increase from about 10,000 to 14,000
The growth has led some to compare what is happening in Selwyn to the North Shore
which in the space of 50 years went from settlements and townships to a large city
The North Shore grew rapidly after the completion of the Auckland Harbour Bridge in 1959
Selwyn residents want the council to put township boundaries in place
Mayor Sam Broughton said he has no desire for Rolleston and Lincoln to merge
But the council did not have power to put in boundaries
“The council has no plans to join Lincoln Rolleston,” Broughton said
Concerns over the merger of the towns came out of a workshop in Lincoln where residents gave their feedback on what they wanted the eastern Selwyn area to look like in the next 30 years
The council will be factoring in the residents’ feedback as it develops area plans for eastern Selwyn
So far the council has spoken to more than 600 people in face-to-face conversations district-wide
Broughton would like to see more intensive housing to manage the growth
“As we grow I think we need to go up rather than continue to spread out
“So it’s about the density that we’re willing to live in
it’s 12 to 15 houses per ha and what does that one look like when it’s 25 to 50 houses per ha,” Broughton said
Housing intensification was brought up at the workshop and residents were open to it but only in the right places
Residents wanted green space in Lincoln protected and did not want intensification to come at the sacrifice of trees and parks in the town
Once the plans have been developed the council head back out for more consultation in August
Said council strategy team leader Ben Baird: “It’s nice to go out to people and listen and hear those ideas and use build that to build a plan for the community.”
The final workshop is scheduled for March 6 at Te Ara Ātea from 6.30-8pm
Ideas can also be marked on an online map by heading to yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz/future-town
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Te Kahu Rolleston is a poet who mixes kapa haka with battle rap to get school kids hooked on language
He’s delivering this year’s Read NZ Te Pou Muramura pānui in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Te Kahu explains the impact of his own high school years
and why his teaching style works for kids who hate writing
We had a third form science teacher named Mr Cassidy
This was the first time I had a teacher who was Māori
He noticed the class could learn a whole haka bracket
but not five elements of the periodic table
He knew our ability to learn and remember information was fine
but nothing about what or how we were learning science seemed to connect
He turned up to class one day and said: “All right
“I need you to learn this information,” he said to the class
I’ve seen it first hand.” He continued to tell us that many ancient peoples in the world had things called mnemonic devices that use rhymes
and other powerful oral traditions as tools to remember things
He then told us to memorise some of the most outrageously average rhymes I had ever heard — even Dr Seuss would have been disappointed
Once we had memorised these ridiculous rhymes
he told us a series of stories to go with them
Because if you mix ethanol with water and shake the solution
the liquid will go creamy if there are lipids present
know how to do this emulsion test: Because my science teacher taught me a silly little rhyme
which reminded me of a silly story he told
What this did for me was spark moments of reflection on something we all know but seem to forget
or oral tradition have always been used to hold and convey knowledge
It’s the reason my iwi knows about Tainui waka coming into the Tauranga harbour: we have a tauparapara that recalls it
knowing the haka about Pukehinahina didn’t just mean I knew a haka
it meant I could recall all the information within that haka
was the fact that the teacher had given me a fun way to memorise important information easily for tests by using rhymes and story
This meant practising for school tests also meant practising how to structure rhymes and fill them with information
We had an English teacher who was tasked with getting us to memorise a speech from Macbeth
It’s not much of an exaggeration when I tell you that this teacher’s job may as well have been to extract fish oil from mountain boulders
our class had a reputation for burning through English teachers like a bonfire does kindling and twigs
Others left the school completely after their time with us
Despite the impossible task that had been thrown her way
this teacher found a way to create a meaningful experience
Instead of forcing us to fit the assignment
she changed the assignment to better fit us
Instead of forcing us to memorise the language of Shakespeare and recite it
she took the time to explain to us what the kōrero was saying
We talked and laughed and discussed what Macbeth was saying
We joked about how odd some things sounded
The teacher then gave us the option to either memorise the speech as it was
or to rewrite each phrase in our own words and memorise that version to recite
we gained a much better understanding of what the speech was saying
we could explain what particular parts meant in our own words
with a pūkana here and a haka action there to animate our kupu
We were given space where we didn’t have to ignore who we were
What this did for me was to give me hope that there was space in education for the way I preferred to engage with language
and schools all around the country keep me extremely busy visiting and inspiring students to write
I believe inspiring students to write isn’t quite the correct term
What I try my best to do is show them the joy and safety I was able to find within language: a way to engage with writing that looked after my own mauri and mana as a whakamā writer
One of my most memorable moments using te tukanga ako
was at Ōtorohanga High School around 10 years ago
The students had been learning about the New Zealand wars from local mana whenua pu kōrero
My job was to use this writing approach to support these students to create pieces as responses to these kōrero
As they were listening to the history of the land and wars in their region
their role was to create pieces that they would perform in front of the community the following evening
I asked them to each make note of the five things they personally found most memorable as they listened to the history
We then worked on creating metaphors to explain those memorable notes
until they had the tools they needed to weave all these sentences into powerful poems
Many of the students made it clear that they absolutely hated writing
I have a distinct memory of those students asking to stay in the library over the lunch break to continue writing
This is something that I have seen many times over the years I have been doing this mahi
When a person is shown a way of writing that is fun and accessible to them
they often want a chance to explore it further
and the hall filled with students and community
The students delivered their poems in a spectacular fashion
One of the students rolled a giant roll of paper that looked like it had come straight out of a wharekai in the ‘90s
It was the initial petition for the New Zealand Wars to be taught in schools, led by the Ōtorohanga High School student Leah Bell
After witnessing the history conveyed in this way
the people present stood and began signing the petition
I will always remember this as an example where
history and social studies worked together as a vehicle to communicate something
for the amazing change they were able to make for the whole country
Te Kahu will deliver his pānui on Tuesday November 5 at the National Library auditorium in Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Te Kahu Rolleston (Ngāi Te Rangi) is a spoken word poet and educator from Tauranga
and the ongoing Māori struggles for tino rangatiratanga and socio-economic betterment
His poetry speaks to what it means to be Māori
Te Kahu was the 2014 winner of The National Slam Poetry Competition
and in 2015 he attended The Banff Centre’s Indigenous Writing Programme alongside Witi Ihimaera
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A mathematical dilemma has seen the Local Government Commission implement a unique solution for the council ward structure
The new structure will see Kā Mānia Rolleston Ward and Kā Puna Springs Ward keep three councillors
while Te Waihora Ellesmere Ward and Tawera Malvern Ward drop to one
the commission has added two councillors-at-large who
Mayor Sam Broughton said he was surprised by the decision to adopt a mixed model
Broughton had spoken to Gore mayor Ben Bell and Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry about their experience of mixed models
“They spoke highly of the different way of thinking a person elected at-large brings to discussions and is slightly different to those who are elected from a ward,” Broughton said
The commission introduced the at-large roles after concluding the district still needed 10 councillors
but this could not be fairly achieved within a strictly four ward-based structure
Association chair Mark Alexander was surprised by the outcome
“We are surprised at the inclusion of councillors elected at-large
but pleased Rolleston’s communities of interest have been recognised and acknowledged.”
West Melton will now fall under the Springs Ward
the commission reasoned that West Melton had more alignment with Springs because of its connection to the city
“We do not consider there are sufficient commonalities of interest to justify grouping West Melton within Malvern,” the commission said
West Melton Residents Association chair Sam Wilshire said the majority of people who submitted to the council disagreed with the shift
“West Melton put in a number of submissions to the representation review
What’s come out of it is (West Melton) lost the Malvern Community Board that used to represent us and we’re possibly going to be given councillors based on the other side of the state highway,” he said
While the Malvern Community Board will remain
part of the ratepayer base which help fund it
Chair Bruce Russell welcomed the community board’s survival
but was concerned there would be a loss in representation
it’s quite obvious Rolleston could well have five councillors representing them.”
Russell conceded the same could happen in either Malvern or Ellesmere
but said it would be much harder with less population
Alexander argued Malvern could get three councillors if it took advantage of the at-large seats
Broughton said all councillors commit to an oath to represent the district
Both Broughton and Gliddon were critical of the process which has seen the commission overrule the council in its final decision
Said Gliddon: “What a complete bloody waste of time
Why doesn’t the Local Government Commission come and do the review (rather than council)?”
saying councils should not be tasked with determining their own ward boundaries
The Local Government Act states that each councillor must represent the same number of people
the Rolleston Ward has gone from being 0.83% above the average to 23.08%
Ellesmere Ward has gone from 1.22% above the average to 17.23% below
This emphasises the problem of how to give Rolleston’s growing population the same average representation as the district’s rural wards of Ellesmere and Malvern
The council proposed two options – a four-ward
The community rejected the three ward option
which would have seen Ellesmere and Malvern combined
and for reducing their representation to a single councillor each
rural communities pushed for a compromise: a fourth councillor for Rolleston
This model was appealed by the Rolleston Residents Association
which made its case to the Local Government Commission last month
bilingual names will be introduced for the first time.• Malvern becomes Tawera Malvern Ward: Tawera references the Torlesse Range
Kā Tiritiri O Te Moana the Southern Alps and the Oxford area
Tawera anchors the western boundary of Selwyn and recognises the vastness of the district from the mountains to the lake and sea.• Rolleston becomes Kā Mānia Rolleston Ward: Kā Mānia refers to the plains and the important narratives of navigation
settlement and mahika kai.• Ellesmere becomes Te Waihora Ellesmere Ward: Te Waihora references Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere and the significant role water plays within the plains and the district
It also marks the eastern district boundary
• Springs becomes Kā Puna Springs Ward: Kā Puna references the natural springs which feed this landscape and are still found along the northern edge of the district
It also references Kā Puna Karikari o Rākaihautū
the springs created by the ancestor Rākaihautū
The names were chosen with help from Te Taumutu Rūnanga and highlight significant landmarks and features within the ward areas
That was the chilling late night email sent to Rolleston College staff and students
Principal Rachel Skelton opened the email at 4.45am last Thursday while getting ready to go to the gym
The email had been sent out at 11.30pm the previous night
who had already been made aware of the email by others who had received it
Police were able to quickly confirm there was likely no credible threat and by 6.30am the school had sent out an email saying it was safe to come to school
“Safety to open was my first concern because I certainly would not have opened the school if advised not to,” said Skelton
as a precaution police kept a presence around the perimeter of the school
and some people kept their children at home
The email contained inaccurate personal information about Skelton’s family
“Again that made me feel that it wasn’t credible because of the things said and names used and I was like ‘hang on’,” she said
Investigations which followed led to the possibility the email was sent after a spam link was clicked
Part of the investigation will look at whether the email was written by a person or computer generated
those are the things we are working through,” Skelton said
She said there was no indication the email was written by a student
the school had carried out a routine lockdown drill on the Wednesday
Skelton said the school is giving support to the students and staff who received the email due to its distressing content
and will be educating students about online safety
As part of investigating the origin of the hoax
its IT provider and Network for Learning (N4L)
which provides network and cyber security support to schools
Said an N4L spokesperson: “It can be difficult to determine if emails are authentic threats or hoaxes
so if schools receive these types of emails they should immediately refer them to police.”
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The school will host the Roosters’ academy from next year
with the NRL club set to hold camps and clinics in Rolleston from March
The Roosters are one of the most decorated NRL clubs
making the preliminary final before losing to Melbourne Storm
Rolleston College deputy principal Alby Wilson said it was exciting to have the Roosters at the college
so it’s nice to see another code have an opportunity to grow
in terms of publicity for the sport,” he said
“We’re pleased to have it and hopeful this goes well and we can continue to grow that partnership.”
The agreement will see the club host training camps and clinics using the school’s facilities
which will allow the Roosters to assess young players coming from throughout the country
Rolleston College came onto the NRL club’s radar thanks to a prior connection between Wilson
the teacher in charge of rugby league at the school
the lead recruiter for the Roosters in Canterbury and head coach of the Eastern Eagles premier team
Jacobs said the goal was to provide a pathway from the region to the Roosters youth teams - while boosting local talent
“If we can pick up a couple and they go to that next level
and hopefully that translates into a bit more interest and playing numbers in our game down here.”
Jacobs said Rolleston College was preferred by the Roosters because of its facilities
"They’ve got a gymnasium with two full-size basketball courts
so there’s plenty of space if we want to do some ball work inside
classrooms with technology so we can link laptops
"We’ve got access to the kitchen if we want to put on some lunch for the boys
we potentially have the ability to say: 'In Selwyn there are a few rugby boys that deserve a look
what would it look like if they were to join a clinic or two?'
it doesn’t matter what code they’re playing
as long as they’re having active participation in something."
Rolleston Rugby Club president Nicky Ruki said she was not too worried about the possibility of the club losing players
The majority of their teenage players represent Rolleston College
"We’re not losing anything more than what we’re losing now," Ruki said
"Maybe a few more that decide they might change to league but
they were potentially going to play at the school anyway
"I don’t think it’s going to impact us hugely."
As a direct response to the town’s growing population
time restrictions will now be enforced to handle the increase in vehicles parking there
These include community centres in Lincoln
Dunsandel and Leeston as well as several other recreation areas
This means people parking illegally in those areas may be fined
180-minute parks are available on Christensen Way
The council says these times were selected to balance keeping parks available for business customers and for good use of the area
Bargain Chemist Rolleston retail manager Jimmy Zhang said the change in time limits on Rōhutu Way has had a positive impact on customers
“It’s a really good idea and it relieves the stress for the customers
we had customers complaining they couldn’t find a parking spot at a busy time of the day because all the places have been taken
“So it’s good for customers and I think it will help the stores around a lot.”
(customers) come here and they have no car park
Rolleston resident Lisa Chemaly agreed the 30-minute parking times on Tennyson St are too short
“It’s a little bit short for coffee shops and food places
if you think about what people are going to park there for
“No one’s going to only be 30 minutes if they’re having a coffee with a friend or food.”
O-Studio manager Madi Wilson said customers have already expressed annoyance at the new limits
due to some of the studio’s sessions exceeding the 120min limit on Rōhutu Way
people come here for longer periods of time
“They can’t enjoy their session if they’re stressed about parking.”
The council says workers and other visitors who need all-day parking can use the large carpark north of the Rolleston Community Centre as it has no time restrictions
Majestic Café Rolleston Fields co-owner and chef
said he’s hopeful workers not parking in the limited areas
as well as time limits for business customers
will mean his guests find it easier to get a park
council executive director infrastructure and property
said it’s exciting to see the growth of Rolleston’s town centre
He said the need to improve parking availability proves it’s becoming a popular place
“Growth is a good thing to see happening in Rolleston town centre and with more people working and visiting
we want to make sure they can find a park and enjoy their time in Rolleston
Rolleston resident Jamee Zohs agreed timed parking in the town centre was necessary to accommodate the growing population
just so that there is space for people to come and go
Some parts of Rolleston are just impossible to get car parks these days.”
and Selwyn District Council have signed a memorandum of understanding to look into a potential emergency services campus in Rolleston
The location tipped for the campus is the back of Helpet Park on Lincoln Rolleston Rd
ambulance station and space for civil defence emergency management along with shared services
it is expected it would mean a shift for the fire station on Brookside Rd and the ambulance station on Kidman St
Police Association president Chris Cahill said he was “shocked” at how small the Tennyson St station was when he first visited a number of years ago
“It is definitely not fit for purpose anymore and the sooner something else is developed the better and this looks like a really good option.”
The Helpet site was chosen for its good transport connections allowing quick response times
and has enough land for all the emergency services with room for future growth and expansion
the council is funding the feasibility study
Said district council executive director development and growth Robert Love: “As council is not building the campus it does not require rates to fund it
Council’s contribution will be through funding the initial feasibility of the project
which has been allocated out of existing budgets set up to allow for the feasibility of projects to be assessed.”
Council head of emergency management Al Lawn said the campus provides an exciting opportunity
“Having all these services on one site has been shown around the world to improve co-ordination and response to emergencies.”
Cahill said he was supportive of the idea but only if the new facility was fit for purpose
having a multi-purpose venue makes sense for community but obviously with the proviso that’s it’s fit for all those organisations
“If you start to compromise then you end up with something that doesn’t work for anyone.”
Rolleston Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Marty Tier said once the flyover opens
the possible new campus location would provide a more direct route to the Izone
The council is also expected to bring forward a project to extend Broadlands Drive and connect it via roundabout to Branthwaite Drive at a budgeted cost of $4.5 million
the parties involved will continue to work together over the coming months with an aim to develop a plan and timeline for the campus
Police have arrested two protesters who scaled the building of international weapons company NIOA in Rolleston
climbed onto the roof of the company's NZ headquarters this morning
hanging large banners across the outside of the building
A police spokesperson said the situation had been safely resolved following the arrest of two people who will appear in court charged with burglary
Police say the remaining protestors left the scene voluntarily
the group hung a banner across the Bridge of Remembrance in a similar protest
In 2023, the global munitions company acquired Barrett Firearms Manufacturing
America-based manufacturer of firearms and ammunition operating out of Tennessee
its products are "used by civilian sport shooters
Peace Action Ōtautahi said the aim was to highlight the alleged killing of innocent civilians with weapons supplied by NIOA
Fire and Emergency staff were also on the scene
alongside the police Public Safety Unit and negotiation team
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A report details the urgent intervention and investment needed to prevent potential protests and local hostility in the area
Mineralogy International Limited - owned by controversial mining magnate Clive Palmer - applied to surrender 15 of its 16 permits around the country last December
while an iwi group makes a last-minute legal bid to stop the construction work over risk of environmental damage
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Te Arawa) is best known for starring in Taika Waititi’s 2010 film Boy
a comedy-drama which became one of New Zealand’s highest grossing local films of all time
He’s now one of 18 contestants competing in the newest season of Celebrity Treasure Island (CTI) where he is trying to win the grand prize money of $100,000 for Brake
a charity that works to prevent road deaths and supports injured in crashes across New Zealand
It’s a charity close to his heart as in 2016
a car accident left Rolleston with a large brain injury and the actor had to learn how to walk and talk again during a long recovery process
Re: News journalist Janhavi Gosavi spoke to Rolleston about recovering from his brain injury and what it’s like being back on screen again
catch us up on what you’ve been up to since
I was given opportunities to do a few other films
I made the decision to make the move up to Auckland
I spent eight years up in Auckland and I just recently moved back to Ōpōtiki this year after CTI
I'm just loving life down here in Ōpōtiki ..
and then we've got the bush at our back doorstep
There's a lot of hunting and fishing being done back home here ..
It's cool to see the sports teams back here in the Eastern Bay ..
There's a lot of good young athletes that come out of this town and Whakatane
support the boys’ rugby and things like that
Why did you choose Brake as the charity you wanted to support on CTI
I chose Brake because it's a road safety charity
In 2016 I was involved in a car accident ..
I sustained a traumatic brain injury and was on life support for a few weeks
The road accidents here in New Zealand is quite
I just wanted to show my support towards the medics for their equipment they use ..
just for the recovery of people that go through similar experiences that I did
We'd hold challenges throughout the show
where we can earn money for our chosen charity
there's a big prize at the end of the show ..
Can you explain what it’s like to have a brain injury
sometimes your brain just doesn't tick over
I've come a long way from where I was at
I still have times where now I can't remember what I was just trying to note down
It's just a lot of cognitive things that
I might have three or four alarms during the day for just simple
and I'm very lucky that I can still move like
I've still got all my limbs from my car accident ..
What’s your relationship to cars and driving like now
I don't recall anything from the car accident
When I first hopped into the car after my accident
Just knowing that I had been in an accident
but not knowing what this other driver was going to do
You spent a while away from acting and being on screen
I was probably away for about two and a bit years
I was just in a pretty strange place where my brain was recovering and I was trying to learn how to do
the basic things that I did when I was five years old
[Returning to screen] was a bit nerve wracking
just some cognitive difficulties that I have now
There were a few adjustments when I first got back into it
learning them a lot more than I would normally
Do you think you had any advantages over the other contestants in CTI
I don't think a lot of them fished much
Having some knowledge of fishing and diving and whatever
I definitely feel like I had that on a few people on the show
Do you think you had any disadvantages compared to the other contestants
My head injury also affected my balance and coordination quite a bit
I couldn't assist in my team in some areas because of those things
We all had challenging games against each other
Is being on screen where you see your future
meeting a whole lot of another crew and stuff like that
I made some pretty cool connections with my friendships with these people
It's not going to go anywhere anytime soon
I was building for a little bit in Auckland in between my jobs when I was up there
So I'd like to go back to that and maybe try to get my tickets
I'd rather be carrying around PVC pipes than four-by-two
I would love to build my own house one day
I'm just going to be hoping more opportunities come our way after [CTI] comes out
* This interview has been edited for length and clarity
You can watch Celebrity Treasure Island on TVNZ+
Actor James Rolleston will be on the latest season of Celebrity Treasure Island. (Source: TVNZ)
The boy from Boy is now a 27-year-old man and he’s competing on the newest season of Celebrity Treasure Island to try to raise money for a charity that holds a personal connection.
Actor James Rolleston (Te Whakatōhea, Te Arawa) is best known for starring in Taika Waititi’s 2010 film Boy, a comedy-drama which became one of New Zealand’s highest grossing local films of all time.
He’s now one of 18 contestants competing in the newest season of Celebrity Treasure Island (CTI) where he is trying to win the grand prize money of $100,000 for Brake, a charity that works to prevent road deaths and supports injured in crashes across New Zealand.
It’s a charity close to his heart as in 2016, a car accident left Rolleston with a large brain injury and the actor had to learn how to walk and talk again during a long recovery process.
Re: News journalist Janhavi Gosavi spoke to Rolleston about recovering from his brain injury and what it’s like being back on screen again.
For those of us who know you from Boy, catch us up on what you’ve been up to since.
I started my career down here in Ōpōtiki, in the Eastern Bay.
After that, throughout primary [school] and college, I was given opportunities to do a few other films.
So I went away and I did The Deadlands, Pork Pie. There's The Dark Horse, The Rehearsal.
After school, I made the decision to make the move up to Auckland. That was end of 2015.
I spent eight years up in Auckland and I just recently moved back to Ōpōtiki this year after CTI.
I'm just loving life down here in Ōpōtiki ... There's always blue skies here.
We got the ocean at our front doorstep, and then we've got the bush at our back doorstep.
There's a lot of hunting and fishing being done back home here ... It’s a tight, tight community. Everyone’s lovely.
It's cool to see the sports teams back here in the Eastern Bay ... There's a lot of good young athletes that come out of this town and Whakatane, Eastern Bay. I always go and watch, support the boys’ rugby and things like that.
Why did you choose Brake as the charity you wanted to support on CTI?
I chose Brake because it's a road safety charity.
In 2016 I was involved in a car accident ... where I almost lost my life.
I sustained a traumatic brain injury and was on life support for a few weeks. And, yeah, it was quite touch and go there.
The road accidents here in New Zealand is quite, quite massive ... Some roads can be quite tricky to drive.
I just wanted to show my support towards the medics for their equipment they use ... just for the recovery of people that go through similar experiences that I did.
We'd hold challenges throughout the show, maybe the odd challenge here and there, where we can earn money for our chosen charity. But along the way, you know, there's a big prize at the end of the show ... So we were playing for that.
Can you explain what it’s like to have a brain injury, to someone who’s never had one?
It can be challenging at times ... sometimes your brain just doesn't tick over.
Obviously, I've come a long way from where I was at, and I'm doing great now. But I still live with this ... I still have times where now I can't remember what I was just trying to note down, maybe half an hour ago.
It's just a lot of cognitive things that, you know, it's frustrating.
I might have three or four alarms during the day for just simple, simple tasks.
[I] still try keep physically active, but just no more contact sports. But that's alright.
I'm very grateful, and I'm very lucky that I can still move like, I've still got all my limbs from my car accident ... But no, I'm still sweet, still move around OK.
What’s your relationship to cars and driving like now?
My memory was knocked quite badly. I don't remember. I don't recall anything from the car accident.
When I'm in a car, I've got nothing to be scared of, because I don't remember nothing.
When I first hopped into the car after my accident, I was a little bit nervous ... Just knowing that I had been in an accident, but not knowing what this other driver was going to do, the ones I’m going past, the oncoming traffic.
You spent a while away from acting and being on screen, what’s it been like to return to it?
I was probably away for about two and a bit years.
It did feel long ... I was just in a pretty strange place where my brain was recovering and I was trying to learn how to do, like, the basic things that I did when I was five years old.
[Returning to screen] was a bit nerve wracking. It was a bit tricky. Because, like I said, just some cognitive difficulties that I have now.
But when I first got back into acting, you know, was amplified by quite a bit.
I was often sleeping on set every day. I just have a quick half an hour nap, because of my fatigue levels.
There were a few adjustments when I first got back into it, like I was taking naps and all of that. I was rehearsing a lot, a lot more than I would normally, and I was going back to my lines, learning them a lot more than I would normally.
It was a bit difficult, but no, it was cool. It was always OK, because I enjoyed doing this stuff.
Do you think you had any advantages over the other contestants in CTI?
I don't think a lot of them fished much, fished around rocks ... or eeling, or anything like that.
Having some knowledge of fishing and diving and whatever, gathering some food. I definitely feel like I had that on a few people on the show.
Team Wētā on this season of Celebrity Treasure Island. (Source: TVNZ)
Do you think you had any disadvantages compared to the other contestants?
My head injury also affected my balance and coordination quite a bit.
Like, I can run OK and all of that. But ... it feels uncoordinated, it doesn't feel right.
I couldn't assist in my team in some areas because of those things.
Other than that, it was pretty good ... We all had challenging games against each other, you know. Was all good fun.
Is being on screen where you see your future?
I enjoy this too much, you know ... Going to places or wherever, meeting a whole lot of another crew and stuff like that.
I made some pretty cool connections with my friendships with these people, you know, all of them. It's not going to go anywhere anytime soon.
I'm back in Ōpōtiki now. I'm wanting to do a trade back here, something in between acting jobs.
I was building for a little bit in Auckland in between my jobs when I was up there. So I'd like to go back to that and maybe try to get my tickets.
Yeah, maybe plumbing. I'm not too sure because, you know, I'd rather be carrying around PVC pipes than four-by-two. But we'll see.
It’s also a life skill ... I would love to build my own house one day, maybe get some land down here.
I'm just going to be hoping more opportunities come our way after [CTI] comes out. So, yeah, fingers crossed.
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The boy from Boy is now a 27-year-old man and he’s competing on the newest season of Celebrity Treasure Island to try to raise money for a charity that holds a personal connection
musician and reality TV star Lance Savali will co-host the upcoming season of Celebrity Treasure Island alongside Bree Tomasel
Savali is stepping in as regular co-host Jayden Daniels is otherwise engaged with an acting commitment
As well as performing internationally with the likes of Rihanna
Savali was also a finalist on the 2021 season of Celebrity Treasure Island
then returned in 2023 for Treasure Island: Fans V Faves
"I'm so excited to be co-hosting this season of Celebrity Treasure Island
and it's an honour to share this experience with my beautiful friend
"Everyone knows how I feel about Celebrity Treasure Island
and we all know it's gonna be a good season if I'm there
"I've obviously been here twice before
but I'm also loving the fact I get to go back to my hotel room
not worry about what's happening tomorrow
Savali commented that the pair each had "big personalities" and promised to "push the boundaries a little bit."
Tomasel is also thrilled to have Savali come on board as a co-host
When I heard that it was going to be Lance
I sent him a message and we were just sending each other voice messages back and forth
so I knew we'd have heaps of fun along the way."
The cast of season six of Celebrity Treasure Island will be announced on Sunday
Celebrity Treasure Island is returning to our screens on September 9
If the newly released teaser trailer is anything to go by
you can bet the new season of the hit Kiwi will be reality gold
Eighteen larger-than-life personalities
will battle it out against the stunning backdrop of Te Whanganui-o-Hei in the Coromandel in search of buried treasure — and take home a $100,000 cash prize for their chosen charity
Among the big names to be featured are former Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni
and sports stars Casey Kopua and Christian Cullen
From the world of acting comes James Rolleston
and then there's infomercial queen Suzanne Paul
Bree Tomasel shares hosting duties with dancer
reading a text from the show's regular host
Daniels was otherwise engaged with an acting commitment when filming took place earlier this year
can't make it this season," reads his text
Tomasel says she knows "just the guy" to take on the co-hosting co-hosting reins
Savali joins Tomasel to set the scene for what Celebrity Treasure Island season six has in store
The four-minute trailer introduces this year's cast of competitors
split into two teams of nine — Team Aihe and Team Wētā
who declares with aplomb that she's there "to make a good TV show"
It's not long before she utters the immortal infomercial line: "But wait
Garner stares wistfully into the distance and weeps
"I feel like I've let everybody down," he says
I'd love to just go and cry privately," she says
former Silver Ferns captain Kopua says she "wants to go home"
"Never trust a politician," shares former politician Tāmati Coffey
"Especially a former one," quips Sepuloni
with various shots of the castaways competing in strenuous-looking
oxygen-thieving challenges — with varying degrees of success
All Blacks legend Cullen has had better days
Breathing deeply with a grimace on his face
he holds his hand on his chest while Savali shouts
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And who will be crowned this year's winner
Celebrity Treasure Island premieres on Monday
September 9 and continues Tuesday and Wednesday
The main cause of Gene Hackman's death was heart disease
but he was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease and likely had not eaten for a long time
The report documents the 95-year-old actor's poor heart health
noting he had experienced congestive heart failure
an aortic valve replacement and an irregular heart beat
Hackman's carbon monoxide concentration was less than 5% saturation
which is a rare but potentially fatal disease spread by infected rodent droppings
likely died February 11 at home from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Her autopsy report hasn’t yet been released
A toxicology report says Hackman tested negative for alcohol and intoxicating drugs
but that he had a low concentration of acetone in his system that indicates prolonged fasting
Hackman appeared to have outlived Arakawa at home by about a week
Hackman’s pacemaker showed an abnormal heart rhythm on February 18 — the day he likely died
according to the state's chief medical examiner
Records released earlier in the investigation showed Arakawa made phone calls and internet searches as she scoured for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques
Recently released videos outline the scope of the investigation into the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa
Before they understood how Hackman and Arakawa died
authorities recorded themselves conducting interviews with workers and returning to Hackman’s home to search for more evidence
Detectives searched the home in early March for Arakawa’s laptop and other clues
A Married at First Sight bride has accused her on-air husband of lying in his application for protection against her
which she claims he lodged out of retaliation
Ryan Donnelly and Jacqui Burfoot were paired together in the most recent season of the hit Australian reality TV series but chose to separate during an insult-laden final vows ceremony
Their bickering went from the small screen to the courtroom when Burfoot was granted an interim restraining order in Tasmania
preventing Donnelly talking about her on social media
Donnelly responded by applying for an apprehended domestic violence order against Burfoot
which came before Sydney's Campbelltown Local Court yesterday
The ex-reality TV star told reporters he had suffered "a lot of harm" and received menacing messages as a result of "vicious" and "malicious" claims Burfoot made about him online
"An individual has tried to destroy my life
so men can be victims as well," he said outside the courthouse
"At one point I was very afraid."
The 37-year-old applied for a restraining order that would stop his TV wife publishing anything about him or his friends on social media for two years
or intimidating Donnelly or damaging anything he owned – including harming his dog Freya
she would be prohibited from approaching him or trying to contact Donnelly
who is living in Tasmania with another MAFS groom
did not appear in court today but sent an email opposing the restraining order
She told AAP she was fighting the unnecessary and vexatious application because it is "founded on false statements and is in retaliation to my win in court"
The alleged lies include accusations she harassed him through direct messages and that their relationship continued for nine months when she claims they only dated for three
Domestic relationships are not defined by duration in the NSW Crimes (Personal and Domestic Violence) Act
"[Donnelly] is using court proceedings in a way to mislead the public through the media," Burfoot said
adding on social media it was a "waste of court resources"
Magistrate Shane McAnulty told the court he was unwilling to grant the order in Burfoot's absence and asked the parties to prepare submissions before the matter returns to court on June 24
Donnelly said he wanted to move on with his life but he wanted "to make sure I'm protected"
"Justice should be served," he told reporters
He said he thought the proceedings were a valuable use of the court's time and opined he would "have an extremely strong case" for defamation action against his on-screen wife
The TV groom refused to comment on whether he would stop posting about Burfoot or withdraw from social media completely
noting MAFS is a "programme that can do wonderful things for people"
Donnelly and Burfoot engaged in a tumultuous relationship on screen which ended with them trading barbs at the final vow ceremony
you are the red carpet," Burfoot told Donnelly
Burfoot is now engaged to her MAFS co-star Clint Rice
who proposed to her at a viewing party for the finale of the show
Celebrity chefs Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge are no strangers to long days and big personalities but their latest TV adventure takes things to an entirely new level: cramped quarters
They spoke to Aziz Al Sa'afin about their next big project exploring the land of the long white cloud
The pair – known for their judging duties on Australian cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules – have traded in white tablecloths for winding roads in their new TVNZ series Off The Grid
but we want to do something for ourselves,” Feildel told Seven Sharp
“We saw this little caravan in the back of someone’s garden and we took a photo of it
'let’s travel around the country in that type of caravan' and voilà
But what sounded like a dream trip quickly became a test of patience
But I think that’s all part the beauty of the show
It’s not all rainbows and happy,” joked Fassnidge
And they’re doing it the old-fashioned way: on four wheels
“There’s so much to offer in such a small country,” Feildel said
“It’s like you’ve got a remote control watching TV and you keep switching these channels and that’s gorgeous.”
food is never far from the conversation or the campervan
Feildel and Fassnidge said they were especially struck by the richness of Māori cuisine
“We thought the French invented confit duck,” Feildel quipped
“I think the Māori have been confiting duck for years.”
referring to when the pair were invited onto a marae and gifted a piece of sacred pounamu
“The chief gave us this huge greenstone from the river,” Manu explained
Those heartfelt moments are balanced with a fair bit of silliness and and entertainment
Off The Grid promises to offer a raw and hilarious look at two friends well and truly out of their comfort zones in a world of "misadventures"
Off The Grid premieres tonight at 7.30pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+
Jacob Elordi has played his fair share of heartthrobs and outsiders
a surgeon captured during World War II and forced to build the Thai-Burma Death Railway
might just be the one that stays with him the longest
Australia Correspondent Aziz Al Sa'afin sat down with Elordi and the cast of Narrow Road to the Deep North ahead of its release on April 18
Elordi starred as Dorrigo Evans in the six-part Australian mini-series based on the Booker Prize-winning novel by Richard Flanagan
whose father survived the Thai-Burma Railway
It tells the harrowing story of POWs who endured unimaginable conditions under Japanese captivity
More than 13,000 Allied soldiers died building the railway
Among them were at least 13 recorded New Zealand casualties
their names etched into war cemeteries in Thailand
shedding weight and wearing down their bodies to reflect the physical toll
But Elordi said it was the emotional impact that left the deepest mark
It was a spiritual kind of experience,” he said
It was this silent thing that happened sort of behind your eyes.”
He described a sense of mateship that carried through both on and off-screen
“All sort of ego and everything gets cut away when you're doing that sort of thing together
but there was something quite magical about it.”
known for bold and often brutal Australian films like Snowtown
cinematic style was felt throughout the adaptation
“Justin has made important cinema from his first film
the best-case scenario and the best way to come home.”
Rising Australian star Thomas Weatherall
who played a young Indigenous soldier named Frank
said he chased the role harder than any before
joking that he was surprised his agent was still talking to him
“I was a fan of the novel long before I ever knew this was happening
And I just knew there was one character I could really gun for,” he said
“I think he’s a great character when it comes to Indigenous representation in Australian literature
At the centre of the emotional fallout was Dorrigo’s complicated relationship with two women: Amy
“She’s a firecracker,” Young said of her character
“You don’t really get to see rowdy women in imperial dramas.”
“Ella’s purposeful and passionate,” DeJonge added. “She is one of Dorrigo’s lifelong loves and navigates through a tumultuous time in Australian history and the world with grace and sincerity.”
a man caught in a web of pre-war passion that continued to haunt them all
“He's a publican in South Australia embroiled in a love story with Amy and Dorrigo before he goes to war,” Baker said
“It’s this sustaining love that kind of carries him through and in a way
revealing not just the horrors of war but the lingering trauma in the years that follow
While it may have been the most confronting role he had taken on
Elordi said it was also one of the most meaningful
particularly being able to film it on home soil
“We don't make a lot of stuff here,” Baker added
“So when there's a quality project like this
The Narrow Road to the Deep North is released on Prime Video on April 18
Netflix subscribers face an up to $6 a month price rise as the streamer increases the cost of its service
Netflix's basic subscription package increased from $14.99 to $17.99 a month
its standard plan rose from $20.99 to $25.99 a month
and the premium plan went up from $27.99 to $33.99
Adding extra members to standard or premium plans would also cost more — up to $9.99 per person from $7.99
Email notifications for existing members began on April 3
with the exact timing of the change depending on the specific member's billing cycle
"As we continue to invest in programming and deliver more value for our members
we will sometimes ask our members to pay more so that we can re-invest to further improve Netflix."
last increased prices for Kiwi customers in February last year
The price hike also follows increases for customers in the United States and Canada in January
Disney+ also increased its subscription pricing in NZ in February
Its standard plan rose from $14.99 to 16.99 per month and its premium plan increase from $18.99 to $21.99
Those paying a yearly-standard subscription would see a price increase from $149.99 to $169.99 and for a yearly-premium subscription
the Blues' veteran midfielder whose rugby journey took him from the All Blacks sevens
Toulon and back to New Zealand with the Blues
has retired from the game at the age of 36
who helped the Blues win the Super Rugby championship last year
He is turning his professional attentions to facts and figures in his new role as a mortgage broker
it’s the people I’ve met and the memories I’ve made that stand out the most
I’m grateful for the opportunity to have represented several teams on my journey and to finish here at the Blues and winning a championship last season was something special.”
“I want to make special mention of my wife Jocelyn for supporting me through this entire journey
holding it all down at home so I could focus on doing what I love
none of this would have been possible,” he said
known as "uncle" at the Blues due to his age
said the franchise had helped extend his playing career
“I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to the entire Blues organisation - the coaches
and everyone who’s played some part in my career,” he said
“You’ve all played a huge role in making this such a special time in my life
I’ve learned so much and will be forever grateful for your belief in me.”
“A special shout-out to the medical staff..
you’ve worked wonders on my body as I’ve gotten older..."
Heem said he had been working towards becoming a mortgage broker as part of his professional development at the Blues
“I’ve had the privilege of learning a lot during my time at the Blues
and I’m eager to bring that knowledge and discipline to the world of finance,” Heem said
The government is making it harder to make a claim for pay equity that will cut costs
There have been massive pay equity claims in recent years for nurses and resthome workers
Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden announced the moves to raise the threshold for proving work has been historically undervalued to support a claim
on Tuesday saying changes back in 2020 had created problems
"Claims have been able to progress without strong evidence of undervaluation and there have been very broad claims where it is difficult to tell whether differences in pay are due to sex-based discrimination or other factors."
Claims were concentrated in the public sector
with costs to the Crown of all settlements so far totalling $1.78 billion a year
"The changes I am proposing will significantly reduce costs to the Crown," she said
"The changes will discontinue current pay equity claims
The nurse's union has this year had at least 10 pay equity claims in play
The PSA union has said pay equity claims and settlements had resulted in significant improvements in pay and working conditions for many workers
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Cardinal John Dew is about to go into conclave to vote for a new pope
is among the 133 cardinals gathered in the Vatican to elect a successor to Pope Francis
Dew and his fellow Cardinals will be locked away from the world as they participate in daily votes in the Sistine Chapel until white smoke billows from the rooftop signalling a new pope is selected
Read more about how the conclave works here
He follows in the footsteps of Cardinal Reginald Delargey and Cardinal Thomas Williams - Kiwis who had previously entered conclave in 1978 and 2005
Dew said cardinals had been meeting daily to share their perspectives on the needs of the church and what qualities a new pope would need to possess to address said needs
“Listening to what everyone is saying and the kind of person they're looking for
to hear the passion that people have for spreading the work of the Gospel,” Dew said
“I think one of the things that a new pope will need to do is to continue to try and give hope to the world
“But as well as being the leader of the Church
he needs to be a world leader who's prepared to speak out and
in this world of disinformation and misinformation and sometimes lies
Dew said other cardinals who had previously participated in conclavce described the centuries-old tradition as "divinely inspired"
“A couple of the cardinals actually said you can go into the conclave and even have some ideas
but it's only after a vote or two that things start to clarify,” he recalled
but it became very clear that he was the one
They described that as the work of Holy Spirit
“And the fact that you're in a place where you have no contact with anybody else – no cell phones
no iPads – the whole thing becomes a bit like a retreat and a real time of prayer.”
Dew said finding a successor among a sea of so many contenders also had him feeling some "apprehension"
the fact that this only happens once every few years
and it has incredible consequences for the Church and for the world
A trail-blazing tribal leader today starts a new job bringing together eight iwi to look after Taranaki Maunga
Iwi now have equal say with the Crown in running the former Egmont National Park
The Minister of Conservation will need iwi agreement to approve management plans for what is now called Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu – a new body of representatives from the region’s eight iwi – to govern the park alongside the conservation minister
The arrangement is laid out in Te Ture Whakatupua mō te Kāhui Maunga, the Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Act
passed unanimously by Parliament in January
Another group called Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi – half appointed by iwi and half by the Crown – will develop management plans for Te Tōpuni Ngārahu and the minister to consider
Wano has for nine years been the first chief executive of Te Kāhui o Taranaki
the agency set up when Taranaki iwi settled its historical Treaty claims
Wano has helped shape Taranaki iwi’s future and he’s also a trustee for the neighbouring iwi’s post-settlement agency Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa.
He’s one of the dozen counsellors on the Kīngitanga’s Tekau-mā-rua
the advisory body for Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po – as he was for her father the late Kīngi Tūheitia
At Wano’s farewell from Te Kāhui o Taranaki
veteran campaigner Peter Moeahu said Wano was “an ambassador
a diplomat extraordinaire,” and reckoned he would need those skills
“You might have thought handling one iwi was bad enough
referring to South Taranaki’s Te Pakakohi and Tangahoe which are not recognised as iwi by the Crown
Te Kāhui o Taranaki chair Jacqui King said Wano had dealt with arms of the Crown on many fronts
really challenging because often you get so impassioned by the unjust behaviours and practices
“You have to carry that in such a way that you can't be asked to leave - and Whare is an absolute expert at ensuring he says what needs to be said without being offensive.”
Te Kāhui’s operations manager Mark Wipatene said he’d known many aggressive
cut-throat chief executives – “silverback gorillas who have massive egos”
“They wouldn’t last a day in this space because you can’t operate that way.”
“Whare has the ability to navigate through that world and bring his kaimahi with him because he has no ego
Liana Poutu helped negotiate the maunga settlement
and said Wano’s calming influence wasn’t limited to dealings with government
“And when we want to take on some whawhai (fight) Whare’s like
‘are you sure that's how you want to do it?’”
Wano’s niece and former colleague Puna Wano-Bryant said he would bring impeccable communication to the Maunga job
“He has the ability to open new ways for people to heal and reconcile their own relationships with each other.”
Wano-Bryant said she often spotted surfboards in her uncle’s car and he would explain he was off to a “board hui”
Fellow surfer and new Taranaki Regional Council chair Craig Williamson has known Wano for almost 20 years and praised his work for the betterment of Taranaki communities
We’ve had three board meetings this week.”
In 2016 the Crown accepted that Taranaki Maunga and the adjacent ranges would become a legal person and own itself as Te Kāhui Tupua
the Crown agreed to share management of the national park Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki with iwi
There's now a search on for four people to represent the iwi of Taranaki on Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi
serving as the face and voice of Te Kāhui Tupua
When Parliament passed the redress law in January it officially recognised the peaks as tupuna maunga – ancestral mountains
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The National Party has introduced a new members' bill to ban social media for those aged under 16
Christopher Luxon announced the bill alongside National Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd this morning
Wedd said the My Social Media Age-Appropriate Users Bill "puts the onus on social media companies to verify that someone is over the age of 16 before they access social media platforms"
Key aspects of the Bill would include obligations for the social media platforms
defence for providers to rely on reasonable verification measures
regulatory oversight and a review after three years
there are no legally enforceable age verification measures for social media platforms in New Zealand
Members' bills are introduced by MPs who are not Ministers
and need to be drawn from a ballot to be debated in Parliament
Luxon said he was hopeful of gaining bipartisan support
He had spoken with coalition partners ACT and NZ First about it
but would let them speak about their position
He said this was an issue he had been passionate about since 2018
and as a dad he felt the party needed to do more to keep young people safe from online harm
We want to protect our kids from the harms of social media. That’s why today National has introduced a members bill to ban social media for kids under 16 years old. pic.twitter.com/TiQJs87DhQ
"It's time that New Zealand acknowledged that for all the good things that come from social media
it's not always a safe place for our young people to be and we need to do something about it."
He said teachers and parents had raised issues with him including cyber bullying
exposure to inappropriate content and exploitation and social media addiction
"Social media should not be exempt from social responsibility
and it is time we put the onus on these platforms," he said
Wedd said social media was "an extraordinary resource"
“As a mother of four children I feel very strongly that families and parents should be better supported when it comes to overseeing their children's online exposure
The bill closely mirrors the approach taken in Australia
which passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill in December 2024
At the end of last year, a 1News Verian Poll found more than two-thirds of New Zealand voters supported restricting social media access for under-16s
The poll results showed that 68% backed introducing similar legislation in New Zealand as in Australia
and 10% were undecided or preferred not to say
National Party supporters and women showed the strongest support for the proposed restrictions
while opposition was highest among 18-34-year-olds and men
Wedd said "other jurisdictions are also taking action"
"Texas recently passed legislation which bans under 18s from social media use and the UK
the EU and Canada all have similar work in train," she said
"This bill builds on National’s successful and successful cell phone ban in schools and reinforces the Government's commitment to setting our children up for success."
Family First chief executive Bob McCoskrie welcomed the introduction of the Bill
but questioned why it was not a government priority
"or at the very least have a parliamentary and public discussion via a Select Committee process"
"Family First thanks Catherine Wedd for drafting the Bill
but once again calls on all the coalition parties in the Government (ACT and NZ First) to adopt the bill as a Government bill and ultimately walk the talk when it comes to protecting children online
“This important discussion needs to be a priority for the Government and not left in a biscuit tin."
Shane William Pritchard has been charged with crimes he didn’t commit and chased for debts he doesn’t owe
That’s because the Dunedin man is not the only Shane William Pritchard in town
While the duo’s shared name and age has sometimes been a handy loophole for one Shane
for the other it has caused problems for 36 years
It’s been years of fearing every knock on the door
Years of wondering if he’ll be hand-cuffed and taken to jail
to be honest,” says Shane William Pritchard
a scout and a member of the Air Training Corp
remembers getting quite a shock when her friend called one evening
She'd been acting as a referee for a gun licence for Shane
whose friend informed her that the police had a long list of offences against Shane’s name
Not long after that the police turned up to where Shane was working at the local tannery to arrest him
“You're scrambling in your head to think of ways that you can prove it's not you.”
Another Shane William Pritchard had been born in Otago
They were separated by just two weeks and about 50 miles – one growing up in Mosgiel
the other in Milton – but also by the lives they’d been leading
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Shane from Milton had huge problems focusing at school
He was raised in foster care and then boys’ homes
I just wanted to look cool and get in trouble,” he tells Fair Go
Milton Shane was used to run-ins with police
he got pulled over in his car and asked about his driving licence
one’s got a licence and the other hasn’t.’ And I’m like ‘obviously it must be the one with a licence’.”
he went to his bank to draw out an ACC payment and was asked which bank account was his
He says that at that point he was trying to figure out what was going on
“I thought it was just an error.” But he took advantage of the situation and withdrew a large sum of cash
Mosgiel Shane became aware of the withdrawal when a scheduled car payment was declined
and when Milton Shane turned up at the bank to withdraw more money
Identity fraud was considered but Milton Shane was legitimately expecting an ACC payment
so the withdrawal appeared to be a genuine mistake and the police couldn’t take any action
'Anything I could get away with
Mosgiel Shane thought the bank incident would have alerted police to the problem
But his nemesis had cottoned on to the advantages of having a second identity to use
Milton Shane acquired a suite of furniture on hire-purchase
Milton-Shane clocked up more driving offences
Mosgiel Shane thought about changing his name but realised he’d have to provide his previous name in the process
the courts and debt collectors such as Baycorp should be able to distinguish between himself and Milton Shane
The police first addressed the issue in the 1990s after Mosgiel Shane went to the media
He was given a letter to carry with him should he be apprehended
He and his parents felt his situation wasn’t being taken seriously
Mosgiel Shane went to the media a second time in the mid-2000s
the police gave their word that a record in their system would stop the misidentification from happening again
This does appear to have worked as far as police action goes
But while Mosgiel Shane was given the same reassurance by the Ministry of Justice
he continued to receive demands from the courts for unpaid fines
He’d also get stopped and questioned whenever he left the country for work trips or holidays
It took a huge toll on Mosgiel Shane’s mental health
not realising the constant stress it placed on his life
John Pritchard says that at times his son felt his life wasn’t worth living
worrying about what he was going to do to himself and that really ate me up.”
he and his son were in tears as Shane admitted he was at breaking point
He described going for days at a time unable to eat or sleep wondering what might happen next
"Am I going to be in a position where they've got me in handcuffs or I've got debt collectors coming to the door?" ...You're spiralling into this black hole." He started taking anti-anxiety medication which helped
And events regarding Milton Shane seemed to settle
Milton Shane was charged for fishing without a licence in Twizel and failing to comply with fisheries officers
But a court registrar incorrectly entered the birth date of Mosgiel Shane in the system
both Shanes were being chased to pay the $1530 fine
It was Mosgiel Shane who spotted the error and rang the court
He also sent a statement from his manager saying he’d not been fishing in Twizel that day
The reply he got was to say he’d been given the wrong form and that they wouldn’t accept his proof
They just wanted to know how I was going to pay the fine.”
The first Milton Shane knew about this was when Fair Go told him Mosgiel Shane had been chased for the fine
He was told to pay up or face the consequences
feeling he shouldn’t have to pay good money to correct someone else’s mistake
But it cost Mosgiel Shane over $5000 in legal fees
and took months of back and forth between him
“Why should anybody have to pay their own money to right somebody else's wrongs and prove who they are
I’m sick and tired of proving who I am all the time.”
He wanted the Ministry of Justice to take responsibility and reimburse him for his legal costs
saying court staff such as the registrar in this case have immunity if they make mistakes such as the one made here
and if I make a mistake and it's affecting my client
that it's going to cost them money to rectify a mistake that I've made.”
he deserves a million apologies from those guys,” she says
Milton Shane told Fair Go he still gets in trouble
but wants the other Shane to know he doesn’t use his birth date anymore
And he had a message for him: “We’ve got to get it sorted for you
so you can have a good life with you and your family because I’m trying to get my life together with my son and my grandson”
He offers to meet to see if they can sort it out together
but I’m not interested in meeting him,.” says Mosgiel Shane
He says he doesn’t hold any grudges and accepts Milton Shane’s apology
And he believes the only way for that to happen is for the courts and the Ministry of Justice to give him a guarantee that mix-ups won’t occur in the future
Fair Go asked the Ministry of Justice to appear in person to apologise and provide reassurance to Shane of its plans to guard against these mistakes
The Ministry declined our request to be on camera saying any comment on an individual case would compromise the independence of the courts as the Ministry operates separately
But it did send a written apology directly to Mosgiel Shane
It also admitted mistakes can occur in clerical records
but said instructions were clear and the importance of getting things right had been emphasised to staff
Mosgiel Shane isn’t totally convinced that’s the end of it
“All I want is for the Ministry of Justice and the courts to do their job
I'd like to live without this hanging over me all the time
his criminal check has come back showing a clean slate
A person has died following a crash on Auckland's south-western motorway this morning
The single vehicle crash was reported to police shortly before 5am
the sole occupant of this vehicle died at the scene," a police spokesperson said
"Earlier closures of northbound lanes have now lifted
and police advise motorists to continue to expect delays as earlier backlogs clear
"We appreciate motorists' understanding this morning while emergency services carried out their work."
Police said the serious crash unit examined the scene this morning
and an investigation was underway into this morning's crash on behalf of the Coroner
This is in addition to an earlier crash on Auckland's northern motorway near the Auckland Harbour Bridge
Emergency services responded to a two-truck collision on the northern motorway
near the Auckland Harbour Bridge shortly after 5am
New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said all lanes south on State Highway 1 were open again following this earlier crash
with five lanes available on the Harbour Bridge
"Allow extra time for delays on the Northern Motorway to slowly ease this morning three lanes going south were now open again between Onewa Rd and the Harbour Bridge," NZTA said
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's landslide win at the weekend following Canadian Prime Minister's Mark Carney's victory less than a week before should indicate to our politicians that the New Zealand "Trump trend" of 2024 may have peaked
Trying to capitalise on the electoral success of US President Donald Trump
now that his policies are having real-world effects
is proving to be a big mistake for conservative leaders
Australian voters have delivered a landslide win for the incumbent Labor Party
returning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a second term with a clear majority of seats
When he said in his victory speech that Australians had “voted for Australian values”
an unspoken message was that they’d firmly rejected Trumpian values
opposition and Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton had such a bad election he lost his own seat
While not the only reason for his electoral demise
Dutton’s adoption of themes associated with Trump backfired
Opinion polls were projecting Dutton’s Coalition to win
and exceeded expectations in the election itself
the Liberals were “reduced to a right-wing populist party that is all but exiled from the biggest cities”
Commentators identified a number of reasons
including his “culture wars” and being depicted by Labor as “Trump-lite”
Following a Trumpian pathway turned out to be a strategic blunder
And Dutton’s downfall mirrors Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s defeat in Canada’s election on April 28
Canada’s incumbent centre-left Liberals were heading for defeat to the Conservatives
But there were two gamechangers: the Liberals switched leaders from Justin Trudeau to Mark Carney
and Trump caused a national uproar with his aggressive tariffs and his call for Canada to become the 51st US state
Pre-election opinion polls then did a dramatic flip in favour of the Liberals
who went on to win their fourth election in a row
Poilievre’s campaign had adopted elements of the Trump style
such as attacking “wokeness” and using derogatory nicknames for opponents
His strategy failed as soon as Trump rolled out “America First” policies contrary to Canadians’ economic interests and national pride
The takeaway for serious right-wing leaders in liberal democracies is clear: let Trump do Trump; his brand is toxic
Trump’s actions are harming America’s allies
affirmative action and climate change have seen voters outside the US react with self-protective patriotism
A perceived association with Trump’s brand has now upended the electoral fortunes of (so far) two centre-right parties that had been in line to win
and had been banking on the 2024 MAGA success somehow rubbing off on them
what has been dubbed the “Trump slump” isn’t a universal trend
the centre-left Social Democratic-led government was ousted in February
in spite of Trump ally Elon Musk’s unhelpful support for the far-right
anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party
the populist Reform UK party has risen above 25%
while Labour has fallen from 34% in last year’s election to the low 20s in recent polls
But other governing centre-left parties are seeing an upside of the Trump effect
In early January it looked like the incumbent Labour Party would be trounced by the Conservatives and the right-wing Progress Party
Opinion polls dramatically flipped in early February
boosting Labour from below 20% back into the lead
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will get another term in office
Denmark’s governing Social Democrats have enjoyed a small polling boost
since Trump declared he’d like to take Greenland off their hands
The common denominator underlying these shifts to the left seems to be the Trump effect
Voters in countries normally closely allied with the US are turning away from Trump-adjacent politicians
people are rallying patriotically around centre-left
Trump is harming leaders who could have been his allies
the man himself seemed proud of the impact he had in Canada
polls in mid-2024 showed support for Trump was growing – heading well above 20%
Australia’s election suggests that trend may now be past its peak
with debate over ACT’s contentious Treaty Principles Bill behind it
and despite NZ First leader Winston Peters’ overt culture-war rhetoric (which may appeal to his 6% support base)
the right-wing coalition government’s polling shows it could be on track for a second term – for the time being
While the Trump effect may have benefited centre-left parties in Australia and Canada
polling for New Zealand’s Labour opposition is softer than at the start of the year
While “America First” policies continue to damage the global economy
centre-right leaders who learn the lesson will quietly distance themselves from the Trump brand
while maintaining cordial relations with the White House
could do worse than follow Anthony Albanese’s example of not getting distracted by “Trump-lite” and instead promoting his own country’s values of fairness and mutual respect.","type":"text"},{"_id":"GUGWB5HTRVGGNP5PFWDLBH7SXM","content":"Grant Duncan is a teaching fellow in Politics and International Relations
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Erin Patterson had shared with true crime fans her love of mushrooms
excitement over buying a food dehydrator and plans to cook beef Wellington
The 50-year-old mother of two has pleaded not guilty to all counts against her
including three murder charges for killing her estranged husband's family after feeding them lunch at her Leongatha home
Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson all died in hospital from death cap mushroom poisoning after eating a beef Wellington Patterson had prepared for them on July 2023
Patterson claims it was "a terrible accident"
Three members of a true crime Facebook group Patterson was part of gave evidence on day five of her Supreme Court trial in Morwell
The group was created to go over the case of convicted baby killer Keli Lane
she was a really good researcher," group member Christine Hunt said about Patterson's online reputation
said in 2023 Patterson had shared photos of a black dehydrator with mushrooms inside
"She was a bit excited that she'd purchased a food dehydrator," Barkley said via video link
Screenshots of Patterson's messages to the group were also shown to the jury
"I've been hiding powdered mushrooms in everything
the kids had no idea," she wrote in one post
said Patterson "seemed to really like mushrooms"
In the weeks before the deadly mushroom meal
Patterson asked the group if anyone had cooked a beef Wellington and if they had advice
Erin said she was making beef Wellington," Hay said
"I think she was at the supermarket and she messaged us something about the beef that she was buying."
She said Patterson had told them the mushrooms came from an Asian grocer
Hay said Patterson asked her for tips on how to make sure the beef Wellington pastry did not go "soggy"
as it was one of Hay's favourite dishes
said she joked: "I'd make a tofu Wellington"
so we had a good laugh about that," she said
Patterson's estranged husband Simon finished his evidence to the jury after almost three days in the witness box
Defence barrister Colin Mandy SC put it to Simon that he had asked Erin - two days after the lunch - "is that what you used to poison them?"
"I did not say that to Erin," Simon responded
The jury of 15 people were shown messages from a family group Signal chat between Simon
his former wife and his parents - in December 2022 - after he last week claimed she had sent "extremely aggressive" messages to his mother and father
which he said were from a few months later
having a crack at me and accusing me of some things in response to what I'd messaged her about," he said
After his parents tried to help Erin and Simon resolve a dispute over his child support payments
his mother Gail took a step back and stopped reading messages from Erin in the group chat
"Mum really struggled with anxiety," he said
The trial before Justice Christopher Beale will continue today
Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career
(...) Thank you for making history with me,” Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd
kicked off the show at around 22.10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary
Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand
Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show
switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag
Some fans – many of them young – arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot
“Today is the best day of my life,” said Manoela Dobes
a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019
Madonna also turned Copacabana Beach into a massive dance floor last year
The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years’ Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John’s Day celebrations in June
“It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars
generating jobs and income for the population,” said Osmar Lima
the city’s secretary of economic development
in a statement released by Rio City Hall’s tourism department last month
Rio’s City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people were expected to attend Lady Gaga's concert and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (NZ$178.3 million) into Rio’s economy
Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028
Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday
The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since
as it geared up to welcome the pop star for her first show in the country since 2012
Rio’s metro employees danced to Lady Gaga’s 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for today in a video
A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out
While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio
the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors
More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show
according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport
Rio’s City Hall said in a statement yesterday
made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show
“I’ve been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,” said Serrano
who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga’s outlandish costumes over the years
the mega-star represents “total freedom of expression – being who one wants without shame”
Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach
Madonna’s show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year
while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year’s Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994
that was the biggest free rock concert in history
sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach
Rio state’s security plan included the presence of 3300 military and 1500 police officers
Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017
when the artist cancelled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues
“She's the best artist in the world,” the 25-year-old said
I love you” in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him
whose real name is Ella Yelich O'Connor
which also displayed what appears to be the album cover art — an X-ray of a pelvis
"100% written in blood," the website read
The new album's announcement came a week after she released her latest single What Was That
The song's music video was filmed at a mysterious pop-up event in New York City's Washington Square Park that was initially shut down by police. The event ended up going ahead after all, and fans who stayed got to hear the new song for the first time.
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It was the first sign of a follow-up to Lorde's previous album
Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama
she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl
so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat
Kim Kardashian thought she was going to be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom in central Paris
tied her up and stole more than US$6 million in jewellery
10 people will go on trial in Paris over the robbery
abduction and kidnapping of the media personality and the concierge of the residence where she was staying during Paris Fashion Week the night of October 2
Kardashian’s lawyers said she will testify in person at the trial starting Monday and scheduled to run through May 23
"Ms Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time," they said
"She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities
"She wishes the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion
in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case."
In interviews and on her family’s reality TV show
Kardashian has described being terrified as robbers pointed a gun at her
In a 2020 appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix show
she tearfully recalled thinking: "This is the time I’m going to get raped
Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants’ box
and another is seriously ill and can't be tried
five of the 10 defendants were present at the scene of the robbery
The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are elderly and have careers as bank robbers with long criminal records
Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom next to her bedroom and placed in the bathtub
Her attackers fled on bicycles or on foot and she managed to free herself by removing the tape from her hands and mouth
She had also removed the tape from her feet and rushed to her stylist’s room
She called her sister Kourtney to tell her about the theft
Kardashian told investigators that she had not been injured
adding that she wanted to leave France as soon as possible to be reunited with her children
According to her testimony and that of the concierge
at least one of the suspects had a handgun
The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery
estimated to be worth more than US$6 million (NZ$10 million)
Only one piece of jewellery — a diamond cross on platinum that was lost during the suspects' escape — has been recovered
Two of the accused have partially confessed to the crime
is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment
his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian
who was waiting for him in a parked car at a nearby train station
The second robber said he tied up the concierge with cables but did not go up to Kardashian’s apartment
said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area
He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian
but admitted he shared responsibility for the crime
Abbas was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision
he co-authored a French-language book titled I Sequestered Kim Kardashian
is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat
although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement
The other defendants are suspected of providing information about Kardashian’s presence in the apartment
Others are accused of playing a role in the resale of the jewellery in Antwerp
Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — in a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper
the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden
the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status
and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award
pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award
who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles’ With a Little Help From My Friends
a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions
who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets"
Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination
They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall — Nirvana and Pearl Jam
Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as Feel Like Makin’ Love
Can’t Get Enough and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy
The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker
Some nominees that didn't get in this year included Mariah Carey
and subsequent Let’s Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll
The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before
including telling the AP in 2014: "I don’t want to get in there when I’m 85 years old
so you better do it quick while I’m still smiling."
Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Want To Have Fun and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots
have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop
The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as Seven Nation Army
Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction
The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall
Nominees were voted on by more than 1200 artists
historians and music industry professionals
The selection criteria include "an artist’s impact on other musicians
the scope and longevity of their career and body of work
as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique"
Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted
Lorde has dropped her new single What Was That after weeks of cryptic posts and teases that set fans buzzing
It's the lead single from her upcoming fourth album and her first original solo release since 2021's Solar Power
which is three minutes and 28 seconds in length
Some fans had been lucky enough to hear the track in full earlier this week.
On Wednesday, Lorde posted a picture of Washington Square Park yesterday with the caption "tonight 7pm".
Fans flooded the park an hour before she was supposed to appear, with photos shared of eager fans scaling trees to catch a glimpse of the singer.
Shortly before she was to perform, the Royals singer took to social media to tell fans police had shut the event down.
"Omg @thepark the cops are shutting us down," the message read.
"I am truly amazed by how many of you showed !!!
"But they’re telling me you gotta disperse ... I’m so sorry."
However, the pop-up event ended up going ahead after all, with fans who stayed getting their first full airing of Lorde's new single.
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Lorde, real name Ella Yelich O'Connor, announced the single last week
sharing a headshot-style photo of her wearing a red shirt with a dripping wet face
Earlier this month, she dropped a 15-second snippet of the unreleased song
Lorde was seen wearing a white shirt and jeans while walking through New York City
I gave you everything/Now we wake from a dream
What was that?” she sings over a synth beat
It was the first sign of a follow up to Lorde's previous album
A health school for pupils in years 1-13 with significant health needs is also planned for the site
along with an early childhood centre for about 50 children
The site will also include the flexibility to accommodate a technology centre with up to six teaching spaces
Te Rau Horopito presiding board chair Angela Vermeulen has worked in education governance
She will be joined by current West Rolleston Primary School board chair Rob Hunt as deputy
Other members of the board include former Rolleston Residents Association chair Moneel Pratap
and Waitaha School middle leader Tak Peters
Vermeulen said the school’s name was gifted by Te Taumutu Rūnanga
Horopito is a forest shrub that thrives in moist
strength and the ability to provide healing
“The gifted name reflects the school’s connection to local iwi/hapū and the rich cultural heritage of the surrounding area,” Vermeulen said
“This connection to the whenua and the values of Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki will play a central role in shaping the school’s vision and guiding its future.”
Christchurch resident Jens Christensen died at the scene of the single-vehicle crash on Lake Sumner Rd about 11.30am
Another person sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital
The police serious crash unit was investigating
had lived in Sumner for about seven years until his death but was well known for his work with the Rolleston Residents Association
going from police trainee to poultry farmer to property developer and politician
Christensen was a life member of the Rolleston Residents Association and a former chair and vice chair
He also spent three terms as a Selwyn district councillor between 1998 and 2007
Christensen was due to speak at former mayor Bill Woods' funeral on Monday
when he was at police training school in Trentham
Christensen was a part of a team who helped rescue survivors from the Wahine ferry disaster in 1968
I could hear the Wahine’s sinking unfolding on the police radio," Christensen told The Star in 2022
"First thing I think I heard was: 'People are starting to abandon ship
"I got on the two-way radio and said to the police central station
because phone lines were out to the Hutt Valley: 'I will get this van back to Trentham and muster some manpower to get to Eastbourne Beach'
he left the police and moved back to Christchurch with his wife Karen
"I decided two things – I never wanted to employ staff again
nor deal directly with the public because we had 600-odd customers," Christensen told The Star in 2022
"We rented a house for a year at Springston to decide what we were going to do
I decided development might be our next forte
Christensen bought 30 acres in Rolleston off the Crown in the 1990s
The neighbour then put the adjoining 250 acres on the market - so Christensen bought that as well
When the council wanted to name a new road in the reserve
a Rolleston Residents Association initiative led to it being called Christensen Parade
He also chaired the Izone centre for 12 years
"Izone was successful because we set it up as a board of directors
so it wasn’t pushed and pulled every three years by a different bunch of councillors," Christensen told The Star in 2022
"That development actually returned a profit of $40 million to the people of Selwyn
He and Karen then bought another development in Lincoln with 150 sections
It had two houses at the time - so they moved into one of them
Christensen moved to Redwood in Christchurch
But the house was damaged in the 2011 earthquake so they bought another home in Rolleston
Recently in his role as Rolleston Residents Association vice chair
Christensen caused a stir over his push to get the word “library” included in Te Ara Ātea’s name after it was built