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Wellington [New Zealand], September 1 (ANI): New Zealands fast bowling duo of Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold and top-order batter Lauren Down returned as New Zealand Cricket on Thursday announced a squad for the West Indies for three ICC Womens Championship ODIs and five T20Is.

The trio are the only changes to the 15-player squad which claimed bronze at the recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with Claudia Green, Rosemary Mair and wicket-keeper Jess McFadyen making way.

Kerr, whos become a mainstay with the new ball for the WHITE FERNS in recent years, was a late withdrawal ahead of the Birmingham Games due to a foot injury, while Down opted out ahead of the tournament to prioritise her well-being.

Coach Ben Sawyer congratulated all three players on their inclusion for the tour, which comprises a three-game ODI series and a five-game T20I series in Antigua, starting September 16.

Its an exciting time for the whole squad and particularly the three players making their returns. Weve seen the success Jess has enjoyed on the international stage in her career to date and its been encouraging to see her working her way back from injury, and training with the London Spirt over here in the Hundred in recent weeks, Sawyer said.

Its great to see Lauren return after taking some personal time away from the game. She was flying with the bat heading into the ODI World Cup in New Zealand earlier this year only to be ruled out of the tournament with that thumb injury so were looking forward to welcoming her back into the environment.

I first saw Molly bowling when I was working with Australia at the ODI World Cup and remember telling them how good I thought she was, just from watching her practice. You could see she had all the natural attributes for fast bowling and Ive been sent a few videos of her recent progress she seems to be going really well, he added.

Canterbury Magicians all-rounder Lea Tahuhu has retained her place in the squad after impressing as a replacement for Kerr at the Commonwealth Games.

The squad sees the retention of the four youngsters who impressed in Birmingham: wicket-keeper Izzy Gaze, Wellington Blaze batter Georgia Plimmer, Auckland Hearts left-arm spinner Fran Jonas, and Otago Spark off-spinner Eden Carson.

Sophie Devine will captain the side which also features the familiar faces of Suzie Bates, Maddy Green and Melie Kerr.

New Zealands women last toured West Indies in 2014, when they lost the ODI series 4-0, but managed to edge the T20Is 2-1 following a thrilling Super Over victory in the deciding match.

New Zealand Squad: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe and Lea Tahuhu. (ANI)

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Buyers in the market for up-to-date plates can redesign their existing Government-issued combination from a white background to the new Black Plates from $199, with other options ranging in price depending on the level of personalisation. A 'restyle' is when people keep their current plate combination, but customise the design.

The release of the new Black Plates comes after a rigorous testing process with Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency and the New Zealand Police. Before any new plate design is approved for New Zealand's roads, it needs to comply with existing vehicle legislation and pass an extensive testing process. This includes camera testing in different conditions to ensure the new number plate is recognised correctly across different camera systems.

The updated plates also come with a new security feature in the form of a silver hologram forming the letters 'NZ', which is located on the bottom right corner of the plate. The security feature identifies the number plate as being authentic, which will assist the Police with on-road identification when required.

"The most popular request from our customers was for KiwiPlates to introduce black number plates. We listened to the market and have worked collaboratively with Waka Kotahi to make that happen," Wilson added.

Based on global trends, KiwiPlates expects that in time, the Black Plates could become more popular than the current white version, mainly due to the popularity of the colourway in overseas markets and black being New Zealand's national colour.

The company added that the Black Plates can make a significant visual change to the look and feel of the car and will likely prove popular among car enthusiasts, as well as Kiwis wanting to improve the aesthetic appeal of their vehicles.

KiwiPlates was appointed by Waka Kotahi in 2016 to market and sell personalisedplates in Aotearoa. Their sales help to make New Zealand's roads safer, as Waka Kotahi's Community Road Safety Fund is solely funded by the sale of personalised plates.

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The one skill we as humans all share excellence in is the ability to judge. A skill which has been developed throughout hundreds of years has allowed us to thrive and burn repeatedly. And with the world ever-expanding and connecting through various means of media, judgements are easier to vocalize than ever.

And yet, throughout said years, we havent been able to normalize the notion of respect for one another, or at the very least, learning when to keep ones mouth shut. If you dont understand dont speak on it. Learn about it. Take your judgements and see where they stem from. But this is a story about the other side about those who decide that their judgements are worthy of attention.

A New Zealand news anchor with a traditional face tattoo representative of her Mori heritage had been receiving complaints from a man, solely because he disapproved of her look. Enough was enough and she responded, sending a very clear message to all disrespect will not be tolerated.

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Oriini Kaipara made history last year when she became the first person with moko kauaeMori markings on her chinto host national primetime news in New Zealand. She gave her first bulletin on Newshub in December 2021, with many cheering on the milestone as a win for Mori representation.

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T moko is a unique expression of cultural heritage and identity through tattoo, and, as Mori believe the head is the most sacred part of the body, facial tattoos have special significance. Moko kauae are received by women on their lips and chin, representing their ancestry, status within their community, and abilities. It is a tradition passed down through generations from the ancestress Niwareka.

Before the arrival of European settlers, the complex designs of t moko were carved into the skin. This method of tattooing is based on the use of broad-toothed combs of varying widths, dipped in dark pigment, and struck into the skin with small mallets known as t. The pigment used was soot obtained from burning kahikatea, or white pine, sometimes mixed with kauri gum or soot from the oily koromiko (hebe) shrub.

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Although she received much praise for honoring her culture, there were those who were appalled.

One man made it his personal mission to complain about her on-air presence. The man named David had been sending letters to the news station, asking them to remove her as a news anchor due to her looks and her use of Mori language.

Oriini shared one of his messages in her Instagram stories: We continue to object strongly to you using a Mori news presenter with a moku (sic) which is offensive and aggressive looking. A bad look. She also bursts into the Mori language which we do not understand. Stop it now.

This was the last straw shed had enough of his ignorant abuse. This guy is one of those gifts that keep on giving she wrote in the Instagram story. He constantly complains about my MOKU and that I look aggressive. Hes not emailing me direct but the whole tari kawe prongo. Today I had enough.

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Her response went as follows: Kia ora (trans. hello) David, Thank you for all your complaints against me and my moku. I do find them very difficult to take seriously given there is no breach of broadcast standards. If I may, Id like to correct you on one thing its moko not moku. A simple, helpful pronunciation guide of Maw-Caw will help you articulate the world correctly.

She continued to say: I gather your complaints stem from a place of preference on how one must look on-screen, according to you. Moko and people with them are not threatening nor do they deserve such discrimination, harassment, and prejudice.

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Moko are ancient cultural markings unique to the indigenous people of Aotearoa, myself included. We mean no harm or ill intent nor do we/I deserve to be treated with such disregard.

Please refrain from complaining further, and restrain your cultural ignorance and bias for another lifetime, preferably in the 1800s. She thanked him for his time in the Mori language and signed the letter as the lady with the moko kauae who speaks Mori but MOSTLY English on TV. With love and cheek indeed!

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Thankfully such messages are outliers in the overall supportive sea of messages Oriini receives. The fact that my existence triggers some people is testament to why we need more Mori advocates in key roles across every sector, she told the NZ Herald.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. Success is not the work of an individual but the work of many.

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Oriini wanted to adopt the tattoo in 2019 after discovering she was 100 percent Mori after taking a DNA test in 2017. She is of Thoe, Ngti Awa, Twharetoa and Ngti Rangitihi descent. When I doubt myself, and I see my reflection in the mirror, Im not just looking at myself, she told CNN. Im looking at my grandmother and my mother, and my daughters, and those to come after me, as well as all the other women and Mori girls out there. It empowers me.

Shes also an avid advocate for the Mori language, commonly using phrases such as E haere ake nei (still to come), tonu mai (stay with us) and Taihoa e haere (dont go just yet). Her ultimate goal, she told CNN, is to encourage people to speak the language that was beaten out of [her] grandmothers generation and reclaim it for Mori people.

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We still havent addressed a lot of intergenerational traumas and colonization and for Mori, thats very, very pertinent and poignant as well, Oriini said. Not much in terms of race relations here has changed in a very long time. But this is just the beginning.

Oriini hopes that her story will inspire generations of Mori youth and theyll see that times are finally changing. For a long time our people, our ancestors, our tipuna, and us now, have done so much work to get to where we are, she told CNN.

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As a young woman, as a young Mori, what you do today influences and affects what happens tomorrow. So all I ask is that they see the beauty in being Mori and they embrace it and acknowledge that and do what they can with it for positive change.

We wish Oriini nothing but the best for the future keep slaying the haters with class! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and make sure to upvote and follow the author so as to keep justice coming! Poroporoaki mo naianei!

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The seven-year-old gentoo penguin had bad posture, and struggled to socialise as a result of vision-blocking cataracts in both eyes.

A penguin from Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium has become the first of its kind to undergo cataract surgery in New Zealand.

Cardi, a seven-year-old gentoo penguin, underwent the surgery on April 29, after developing vision-blocking cataracts in both eyes.

The symptoms started when she was young, and continued to develop over time, taking away more of her vision as they progressed, said Amy Wardrop, penguin keeper at Kelly Tarltons.

This began to impact her quality of life, as she would startle easily when keepers or other penguins moved around her suddenly.

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She often had a hunched posture as she tried to angle her head, so she could see through the limited window of vision she had around the cataract.

Gentoo penguins are a social species, so being able to interpret and respond appropriately to social cues is important for their welfare, and a lot of these cues are visual, Wardrop said.

Staff became concerned about the cataracts developing further, and taking away even more of her vision.

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Symptoms started when Cardi was young, and continued to develop over time, prompting staff at the aquarium to act.

Operating surgeon Dr Peter Hadden said Eye Institute regularly performs cataract surgery on human patients, however, they were up to the challenge of welcoming their first ever feathered patient into the operating theatre.

Specialist equipment, separate from what is used on human patients, was ordered to ensure the staff could operate safely on a penguin, he said.

There was a rigorous process required both before and after the surgery to ensure the highest levels of safety and cleanliness were met at all times.

The operating team had a refrigerated truck waiting outside because it was important Cardi did not overheat.

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The operating team working on Cardi ordered specialist equipment, different to what is used on humans, for the surgery.

Our usual bed also wasnt appropriate for a penguin, so we had to modify it, said Hadden.

Vets from Auckland Zoo who specialise in animal anaesthesia attended the surgery to administer the anaesthetic and monitor Cardi throughout surgery.

The surgery took longer than usual, because the cataract was so advanced.

Most humans would have had cataract surgery much earlier due to the severe impact on vision.

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Oh Baby! A king penguin chick named Primo has hatched at Sea Life Kelly Tarltons Aquarium in Auckland.

However, Cardi's recovery and reintegration into the colony was a complete success.

The cataract was successfully removed from her right eye, Hadden said.

She was then placed into a smaller area of the penguin section for three weeks post-surgery to keep her out of the pool.

This was also to ensure the team could reliably administer eye drops and medication to prevent any infection or inflammation in the eye as it healed, he said.

We had completed some eye-drop training with Cardi before her surgery so these caused minimal stress, and we let her partner and any other interested Gentoos in with her throughout the day, so she had company while she recovered.

Since her recovery, the sea life team have noticed a change in Cardis confidence.

She no longer displays a hunched posture and is much more interactive with other penguins, keepers and enrichment items, said Wardrop.

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While we reported on Mt. Lyford resort closing and Mt. Ruapehu temporarily closing this southern hemisphere season, there is a resort in New Zealand that has not even opened yetat all.

The Manganui Ski Area at Mt. Taranaki on New Zealands North Island is located 45 mins from the coastal town of New Plymouth which is on the west coast. New Plymouth is on track for one of the warmest winters on record. Records go back to 1944 NIWA principal scientist Chris Brandolino said.

The Manganui Ski Area is one of New Zealands many club resorts. Club resorts are still widespread in New Zealand. Though they are clubs they are open to the public, but they run the resort not for profit but rely on volunteers. The focus is not on comfort but authenticity; they have a bit of an old-school skiing vibe. Lifts are all surface lifts, mainly rope tows and some t-bars. There is a very typical rope tow here referred to as the nut cracker (no not those nuts, dont worry, guys!). The nut refers to the anchor point with which the skier tethers themselves to the rope.

Mt. Taranakis ski resort, which is located in the Egmont National Park, is run by the Stratford Mountain Club.Club President Jenni Fletcher said they wereclose to opening in July and early August but the snow was too wet and it just was not possible. Somepeople did ski without lifts operating but 10 days of rain recently washed all the existing snow away.

Without cold airflow from the antarctic in the south and a marine heatwave over the coast in the north, things are looking rather bleak right now.The cost to operate the resort is low at only $732 (NZD1,200) a day, so it could pivot quickly. As a club resort, it is not motivated by profits but is run mainly by volunteers and grassroots ski enthusiasts.

Mt. Taranakis Manganui Ski Area goes from a base elevation of 4,134 ft (1,260 m) to 5,512 ft (1,680 m). The peak of the volcano Mt. Taranaki is at 8,261 ft (2,518m), making it the second highest elevation on New Zealands North Island. The resort has a skiable area of 59 hectares (145 acres) that is serviced by three surface lifts and a t-bar. There is a natural half-pipe and miles of backcountry skiing. The resort has no snow-making facilities but the resort has an average snowfall of 300 cm a year.

It has been known to open as early as May in some years but this would be the very first time in more than three decades that the resort has not opened to skiers and riders at all.

The resort is not unfamiliar with extreme seasons. In 2009, the resort opened as early as May 16, whereas in 2018 there was a late snow dump not enabling skiing until November.

There is still a chance for snow andshould the region get snow, the resort could turn around to open quickly.Odds are against the little resort, as the southern hemisphere is heading into spring and days are getting longer. But we keep our fingers crossed for all struggling New Zealand resorts this season.

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UNYQ makes and designs 3D-printed personalized prosthetics. UNYQs proprietary technology captures user design preferences and biometrics using among others a simple smartphone App, a process that involves 3D imaging , 3D-printing and design finishing. Custom UNYQ Wears are shipped to thousands of clinics in 30 different countries.

The aim of the Aleamed and Massons Healthcare - UNYQ distribution partnership is to collaborate in scaling 3dprinted prosthetic products to all the prosthetic clinics throughout these territories, starting in September 2022. This milestone is important because the regions will have a stable local representation for the first time, including support for the latest and upcoming product launches, such as the 3DFlex UNYQ covers that since the beginning of July this year are available in all colors.

'I am very happy that Aleamed is able to bring another innovative product to the BENELUX market. UNYQ is an example of creativity, innovation and aesthetics. We at Aleamed are happy to contribute to this beautiful adventure. says Bart De Pooter , CEO of Aleamed.

The team and I at Massons Healthcare are very excited to be partnering with UNYQ and to be able to bring their innovations the Amputee community within our markets in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and I cant wait to see what they will do next. said. Anton Karak.., Director of Massons Healthcare.

Our goal is to make UNYQ Wears available to as many amputees as possible worldwide offering the same consistent clinical service. That is impossible to do without strong local partnerships with experienced local distribution leaders that share our passion and vision. We are very excited to collaborate with Aleamed and Massons Healthcare to achieve this goal." said Eythor Bender, CEO and Co-Founder of UNYQ.

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ABOUT UNYQUNYQ is a designer of prescription prosthetic wears. UNYQ uses digitization and 3D printing to enable mass customization and personalized design. UNYQ that was founded in San Francisco and Seville Spain collaborates with close to 1000 UNYQ Clinics in over 50 countries across the world to provide its wears to fashion amputees in 50 countries. To learn more about UNYQ, its UNYQ Hub Network and complete product lines, visit http://www.unyq.com

ABOUT MASSON HEALTH CAREMassons Healthcare is a privately owned, family operated for over 70 years based in Knoxfield, Melbourne providing orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) clinical patient care, CFAB (central fabrication) manufactured devices, wholesale and retail products and services. During this unpredictable and challenging time, our team continues to stay active in the medical device industry, supporting and servicing your O&P needs.

ABOUT ALEAMEDAleamed - founded in 2009 - is a distribution company that specializes in the sales of medical devices for the different departments in the hospital, prosthetics clinics and doctors. We only consult with suppliers who produce medical devices that meet our strict requirements for quality, durability care, and innovation.

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By the end of next year, Bridget Webster will be living her dream of being a veterinarian, but willalso be graduatingwith $100,000 worth of student debt.

Peak lobby groupthe Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is calling for the federal government to invest in the regional vet workforce by scrapping student debts for vets who live and work in rural areas.

"It'd give me a lot of financial freedom any relief would be phenomenal," Ms Webster said.

"I wouldn't have to stress too much [about] how much of my wage is going to my HECS debt, or living expenses I'd have to cut down on, or how long it's going to take me to pay off."

President of the AVA Bronwyn Orr said after "chronic underinvestment" in rural veterinary services, it was time for the government to take "immediate action".

"With emergency animal diseases like foot-and-mouth disease on our borders in Indonesia, there's never been a more important time to make sure that we have enough vets in the bush," Dr Orr said.

She said"HECS forgiveness" would encourage more vets to look outside city centreswhere clinics are "crying out for staff".

"The hardest years of being a veterinarian and probably any professional is the first couple of years after graduation," Dr Orr said.

"That's when you're earning the lowest amount in your entire career and you have the most amount of debt.

"For them to not have this additional financial burden, it would really make it attractive for them to go to the regions and we know that if you can get people to go regional for a couple of years, they're more likely to integrate into that community and settle down."

Dr Orr said the policy would offer a longer-term solution for the vet shortage.

"We think that this is a pretty quick policy solution that can yield some good results," she said.

Dr Orr said HECS assistance could be the answer or Australia could take lead from our New Zealand neighbours.

The head of New Zealand's Veterinary Association Kevin Bryant said the country'svoluntary bonding schemefor veterinarians had been highly successful for more than a decade.

"The incentive is $11,000 per annum for five years with the first three years being paid out in a lump sum in the end of three years," Mr Bryant said.

"It's really intended to support these people and their lives in the community, whether it's paying debt, putting a deposit on a house, buying a car whatever it may be, there's no restrictions.

"People were staying in the profession, staying in the rural practices so it was good for the individuals.

"They had stability, they were becoming part of their community, the practices didn't have to worry about constantly recruiting so there's been a lot of benefits of it."

Mr Bryant said the drop-out rate within five years had decreased dramatically and the scheme was easing the chronic vetshortage that New Zealand like Australia was facing.

But there were only 30 places for the scheme each year, something the NZVA was pushing its government to expand after a positive 10-year review conducted in 2019.

"There's a level of comfort now that we've got a scheme that's working," Mr Bryant said.

"So it's an ongoing conversation and we'd love to see that number a lot higher."

Back in Australia, Ms Webster said while young vets were looking to the regions for more experience, other incentives should be explored too.

"With human medicine, they have a rural incentive program and, depending on the isolation status or the status of the townthat you're going to work in, you can get more subsidies, or financial relief or some sort of bonus," she said.

"Unfortunately for vets, there's nothing like that as of yet, so even something like that would be an incredible drawcard."

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As the first new apple variety commercialized in the club model in China, Charlo apples with a red and beautiful color and crisp, sweet, and rich flavor, are favored by growers for their early launch and high commodity rate. At present, the first season of domestically produced Charlo apples has officially entered the trial sale stage, and all parties are looking forward to its performance in the consumer market.

Charlo apples, with the variety name Puri A280, are managed and sold under the brand Charlo in China. Shenzhen SVM Co., Ltd. has the exclusive right to operate this variety in China.

"After eight years of trial planting observations and preliminary preparations, and fully understanding the adaptability of the variety in China, we decided to officially launch commercial authorization in 2020. Our first Charlo apple demonstration plantation was built in 2021. Although it is only in the early stage of fruiting and coincides with the abnormal global climate this year, it can still maintain its excellent appearance and crisp and sweet taste," SVM staff said.

Puri A280 - Charlo apple is the first apple variety operating in the club mode in China, with good comprehensive characteristics. It was selected by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture and Foodstuffs and is a cross between Braeburn and Royal Gala apples. Privat New Zealand is its breeder.

It has an outstanding appearance, good fruit shape, and a yellow-green background color with red patches, or red blush. Its coloring area is as high as 90%. It has milky white flesh and crispy and delicious fresh flavor. It has a rich balance of sweet and tart, and it tastes better than most Fuji and Gala apples. It is an apple with a commodity rate of 85%. Puri A280 - Charlo ripens a week earlier than the Royal Gala, and the fresh fruit is available in mid-to-late August every year, bringing freshness and sweetness to the hot summer. At present, Charlo apples have been listed in wholesale markets in Guangzhou and Zhejiang.

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Taipei, Taiwan The boss of a Taiwanese clothing company thinks that it would buy more wool from New Zealand if the country joins a powerful trading bloc.

Jason Chen, the chairperson of Singtex, which supplies materials to clothing brands like Mizuno and Champion, said that if Taiwan joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) it could grow his business by 30%.

Taiwan wants to join the to widen its trading partners with increased free trade and reduce its economic ties with China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province rather than as a thriving self-ruled democracy.

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Singtex uses New Zealand wool in its jackets and chairman Jason Chen thinks its business could grow 30% if Taiwan accedes to the CPTPP.

Singtex imports two to three tonnes of New Zealand wool a month, Chen said, and uses wool in about 5% of its products, which are higher end jackets and coats that are then exported to Germany, Italy and Japan.

New Zealand already has zero tariffs with Taiwan, but Chen said the removal of textile tariffs between Taiwan and Vietnam, where Singtexs factories are, would allow him to grow the business and therefore need to import more wool.

If we can make the agreement together, then the tax is down, he said. People like wool very much, its comfortable, he said.

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Becoming a CPTPP member would lead to no tariffs on Australian wool for Chen, but Singtexs total need for wool from New Zealand would increase, even if a higher ratio was imported from Australia.

Everything is growing, maybe we start importing more Australian wool, but our production is increasing, our investments are increasing, Singtex brand manager Nicola Craig Hora said.

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Singtexs brand manager Nicola Craig Hora wearing a jacket which contains New Zealand wool.

Chen wasnt able to forecast exactly how much more wool he would buy from New Zealand, but said that he wanted to use wool more in his rain jackets, which had proved popular for the company.

Taiwans vice minister for foreign affairs, Alexander Yui, said on Monday multilateral trade, like the CPTPP, shared the political risk from blowback from China amongst countries within the pact rather than Taiwan and the bilateral partner.

When we talk about bilateral trade agreements there is some political sensitivities, he said.

Yuis comments were made a day before the Solomon Islands suspended all visits by the US Navy after striking a security pact with China in May.

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People walk past a billboard welcoming U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Taipei, Taiwan. (File)

Taiwans security is in the global spotlight after China surrounded the island in a mock-invasion naval blockade following the visit of US House speaker Nancy Pelosi at the beginning of August.

Its part of their expansionist agenda, Yui said. They want to break from the first island chain, take over the Pacific, the South Pacific the same thing, he said.

They have a very large plan, it will not stop at Taiwan, it will go on if we dont stop it, Yui said.

It would benefit Taiwan if countries like New Zealand, the US and Australia were more intertwined with Pacific Island countries, like the Solomon Islands.

They have a very large plan, they will just go on if we dont stop it, he said. Be clear of what PRCs intentions are, have better coordination and if Taiwan can be part of the coordination the better.

Yuis comments were made to a group of journalists invited to the country largely to cover the islands desire to join the CPTPP trade deal.

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In this image taken from video footage run by China's CCTV, a projectile is launched from an unspecified location in China. (File)

Following the Chinese exercises around the island, New Zealands foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta said she was deeply concerned at recent actions that increase the risk of miscalculation, including the launching of ballistic missiles by China.

Taiwans representative in New Zealand has previously said the island would love more support from New Zealand and to see Aotearoa participate in freedom of navigation exercises through the Taiwan Strait.

When asked whether the vice minister thought New Zealands statement was strong enough support for a like-minded country and would like to see New Zealand participate in the navaigation exercises, Yui was diplomatic and said Taiwan welcomed any support and it was up to other countries how they responded.

Yui said some countries were more quiet in voicing their support for Taiwan because of trade dependence on China, but wouldnt name any.

James Halpin travelled to Taiwan courtesy of the Taiwan ministry of foreign affairs.

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Thursday, 1 September 2022, 3:23 pmPress Release: Young Farmers

New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) is proud to launch theFMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest into its 55thseason.

The Contest kicks off on the 15th of October2022 with the first of 11 District Contests to be heldthroughout Aotearoa. NZYF members are invited to registerfor the agricultural challenge where theyll flaunt theirpractical and theoretical know-how in the bid to qualifythrough to the next round, the Regional Finals.

TheDistrict Contests are one-day events organised by NZYFClubs. Whether it be through organising, competing, orcoming along as support, all members are encouraged to getbehind their local District Contest to be a part of NZYFslargest event.

The top contestants from each DistrictContest will progress through to the Regional Finals, wherethey will once again demonstrate the broad and variedskillset of a modern farmer. Seven Regional Finals will beheld between February and April 2023.

From here, thehighest scoring contestant wins the honour of representingtheir region at the coveted FMG Young Farmer of the YearGrand Final set to happen in Timaru in July 2023.

Theannual contest has been going for now 55 Seasons, with beeffarmer Tim Dangen becoming the latest FMG Young Farmer ofthe Year to join the long line ofchampions.

Were fantastic farmers, we know it,we just need to continue to tell the positive stories fromour industry.

Dangen is a member of the AucklandCity Young Farmers Club and came out on top at the Season 54FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Whangrei lastJuly, earning him hometown hero status in the NorthernRegion.

It was a great day, we had a great time andworked through a bunch of different modules, had our farmletthat we kept going back to, and then we closed it out withAgri-Sports at the end which was a highlight forme.

Dangen is keen to inspire young people toget amongst it and is complimentary of the Contestsplatform within New Zealands primarysector.

Its such good advocacy for theindustry... I love this competition to bits.

Weneed to be proud of what we do, were world-leadingfarmers, there are challenges out there, but solutions areavailable to all these challenges, we just need to make surewe continue to attract the right people towards the sector,and well carry on being world leaders like weare.

The FMGYoung Farmer of the Year Contest is trialling a newstructure this year in the Northern and Waikato/Bay ofPlenty Regions. These will be two-day events, with day oneresembling the traditional District Contest and day twoaligning more closely with a Regional Final.

The endgoal remains the same to find the regions best torepresent them as Grand Finalists, says NZYF ChiefExecutive, Lynda Coppersmith.

We know that FMGYoung Farmer of the Year is a long season normally and itputs a lot of pressure on our member volunteers to deliver alot of events.

Were trialling this to look atways that we can still find New Zealands best YoungFarmer, but in a way that is potentially morestreamlined.

The FMG Young Farmer of the YearContest is proudly supported by FMG, Ravensdown, WorkSafe,Environmental Protection Authority, Ministry for PrimaryIndustries, Honda, Lincoln University, Massey University,PTS Logistics, New Holland, andStihl.

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