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Pitopito Kōrero 29 Write Now
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The rupture is visible in a 700m wide bubbling area of water in the Baltic Sea and is one of three gas leaks in the pipeline connecting Russia and Germany. Scientists are trying to work out just how much methane has escaped into the atmosphere and the cause of the leaks. German and US officials have said that it looks like sabotage.
It is unknown how much gas was in the pipeline at the time, or the temperature and pressure it was being held at. Andrew Baxter, the director of energy strategy at the Environmental Defence fund estimates around 115,000 metric tons of methane escaped. The equivalent of this is around 9.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. 2 million gasoline cars have the same climate impact in a year in terms of emissions.
Video emerges of police seemingly punching an offender several times
On Monday, a video emerged of about 6 police cars surrounding a white car in Manukau. The car was reportedly stolen, and police, upon surrounding the car, dragged 5 suspects out and onto the road.
Another video of the arrests appeared to show one suspect being punched in the back and head area. Superintendent Jill Rogers, Counties Manukau District Commander, has said "Police acknowledge the videos circulating on social media and we are now reviewing the actions of our people."
"The incident will also be referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA). Given this, we are limited in further comment at this time.”
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Jak Rāta
Fix for earthquakes, destroyed by shitty caldina
TMP Fashions in Taumarunui has been closed following work done to achieve earthquake certification. But, a recent truck has clipped the verandah, slowing the process but also fucking up the overall aesthetic of the corner. The well-established clothing store is in communications with the council to rectify the damage, hoping for a 60/40 agreement on the damage cost.
Well-being is the keyword of the week, onya Te Kūiti
Te Kūiti have been conducting a survey on residents, hoping to enlighten the current crisis of mental health response. National MP, Barbara Kuriger, has said they’re going to hit 300 residents surveyed, opening the pool of response across a wider receivership. There’s certainly hope that it’ll be beneficial, but I’m intrigued to know who exactly she’s speaking with, to get a grasp on her current demographic sampling.
For only 50k, chuck your name on it mate
An update for those curious about my story on the Te Kūiti indoor stadium. It’s almost done mates, we’re only about 10 weeks off the ribbon cutting ceremony. The $9m spent has seen incredible growth and completed 85% of the initial build. Here’s the sitch, Game On Charitable Trust (fundraising team) said they need $50,000 more to complete the fitout. So the names of those donating will have their name put with the history of Te Kūiti on some ball plaques on a wall. Bigger the dosh, bigger the ball. Seems simple enough.
A carrot, but you go inside instead of inside yo- you get the point.
Mark Laver and Tony Williams are currently working on a 5.4m tall Carrot Rocket Ship for Ohakune Carrot Adventure park. I get it, this sounds like some kind of joke. But if any of you have fucked off to Ohakune for any reason, you know that the mighty Kāreti is the pride of the small town. They love that shit and we’re sure tamariki will love the upcoming ride for years to come.
Jak Rāta
Mathieu van der Poel has pleaded guilty to the assault of two teenage girls on the eve of the world championship road race. Lawyers for the Dutch cyclist have confirmed he was convicted and fined a total of NZ$1,700.
“Milk profits are moo-ving up”
Fonterra delivers $583m full-year profit with the farmgate milk price at its strongest ever, with a return at an estimated $13.7 billion to the economy in milk price payments alone this year.
“Chuck Whina on it, that’s my call”
A Wellington tauira has launched a petition calling for the Reserve Bank to replace the monarch in the next redesign of coins and notes, with images that better represent New Zealand. Rangatahi Māori, Te Matahiapo Safari Hynes (Rangitāne, Ngāti Kahungunu) said it was a chance for New Zealand to think about the role of the monarchy, and the currency was a good start.
“Now you’re (not) in NEW YOOOOORK”
A database that provided faulty predictions on headwinds is being blamed for the bumpy start to Air New Zealand's flagship service to and from New York. The airline blamed extreme weather for disruption to a non-stop flight from New York to Auckland on Sunday.
The All Blacks' home test schedule closed out with a harrowing 40-14 win over the Wallabies at Eden Park recently. So, after all the fuckery, the disappointing losses, and talk of how this is the worst All Black team ever, they are now champions of southern hemisphere rugby yet again.
“Got some skunky hydro… strawbs”
After trialling 1000 strawberry plants last year, 26 Seasons now has 8000 under lights and the plan is to scale up further to 70,000 plants, producing a million punnets of strawberries a year.
