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Otago Daily Times
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Otago Daily Times
Night in custody result of an error
An unfortunate typo left a Dunedin protester in a police cell for the night before he was cleared of wrongdoing by a judge. Adam Currie, of climate advocacy group 350 Aotearoa, was held in custody overnight following his arrest for apparently breaching bail at a peaceful protest in central Dunedin, on Wednesday. In April, Mr Currie and 10 others were charged with wilful trespass after about 70 protesters camped on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau for five days in opposition to mining company Bathurst Resources seeking fast-track approval to expand its operation. He and five other protesters climbed into cable cars used to transport coal at Stockton Mine. Mr Currie said it had been a "real shock" to be arrested on Wednesday and it was the first time he had been held by police overnight. Climate activist Adam Currie (centre left) leaves the Dunedin District Court with supporters yesterday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien He said when he appeared in Dunedin District Court on Thursday morning, a clerk confirmed there had been a typo when his bail conditions were set in April. "It was meant to say 'you will not engage in unlawful protest', but then there was a typo by the registrar, and so it said 'you will not engage in lawful protest'." The judge found "clearly that bail condition was unlawful", Mr Currie said. "The Dunedin District Court judge confirmed that banning me from lawful protest was inconsistent with the Bill of Rights. "But the judge said he would not take further action against the registrar who set this condition due to judicial immunity." Mr Currie said he would much rather be talking about Bathurst Resources' fast-track application and the damage it posed to the climate, nature and human health than his arrest. Mr Currie (far left) during Wednesday's protest outside ANZ's Dunedin central branch. Photo: Peter McIntosh "It's about people versus Bathurst, not about us and the police." "But, yes, absolutely, the police should not be arresting me for lawful protest, and absolutely, I do not enjoy being in a jail overnight." Mr Currie said climate activists had been protesting for years and noticed an "increasing crackdown on public protest". He said those arrested in April planned to contest the c charges "due to it being public land". Following the protest on Wednesday, a police spokeswoman said a 25-year-old man was taken into custody for breaching bail and would appear in court on Thursday. There were no other issues at the protest, she said.
Scoop
27-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Nationwide Climate Protests Target ANZ, Shane Jones No-show
28 May: Protestors in at least ten locations across the country are taking to ANZ offices, creating 'climate crime scenes and performing theatre outside ANZ branches. The first protest kicked off in Wellington yesterday, with a simple message; Stop enabling fossil fuel expansion. During his Budget 2025 speech, Minister Shane Jones condemned the protest, inadvertently spurring a significant boost to protest RSVPs. Despite his promises that "I will be there the day before. And I will be there with my megaphone, - the Minister failed to show up as promised. 350 Aotearoa spokesperson Adam Currie says Government Ministers breaking promises is not surprising, and is why the protest group is focused instead on targeting ANZ to achieve change. 'We're here because ANZ is providing banking services to coal giant Bathurst Resources, whose monstrous coal mine proposal threatens not only the Denniston Plateau, but the climate we all rely on. ANZ enabling the biggest coal proposal in NZ history isn't a mistake. It's a business model: profit now, climate collapse later.' 'Fossil fuel expansion is the worst of the worst - and there is no moral or economic basis for ANZ to enable climate crime. Without banking services, companies like Bathurst can't dig, drill, or destroy. Other banks, such as BNZ and Kiwibank, have committed to shutting down banking services to coal expansionists by 2030. Yet ANZ is banking with fossil fuel companies other banks have dropped. For the sake of the climate we love, it's time for ANZ to break free from fossil fuels.' The ANZ protests kicked off in Pōneke/Wellington yesterday. Actions are scheduled today for Dunedin, Rotorua, Auckland and Wānaka, and protests in Nelson and Christchurch are scheduled for tomorrow. The week of protest will culminate in a protest outside ANZ's sole branch in the West Coast - where ANZ client Bathurst Resources hopes to open a 20 million tonne coal mine on the pristine Denniston Plateau. Protests range from theatre demonstrations, to rallies, to interactive games such as ' Pin the kiwi under the bulldozer'. Details, times and locations of protests can be found via this link: The week of action comes after protests erupted at Bathurst's proposed coal mine on the Denniston Plateau, with climbers shutting down Stockton Mine and over 70 protestors camping in the mine footprint.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- BBC News
Aberdeenshire potato farm fined £20,000 for worker's death
An Aberdeenshire farm has been fined £20,000 after a worker died when his clothing became entangled in Currie, 24, was sorting potatoes on a conveyor belt at Mains of Melrose Farm, near Gamrie, on the morning of 13 November Sheriff Court heard that a colleague later found Mr Currie wedged under the conveyor belt, with his hood trapped in the roller officers and fellow workers gave him CPR before he was flown to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Mr Currie died in hospital three days later. Melrose Farms, a family-owned potato farming partnership, was fined after pleading guilty to a breach of health and safety legislation. The court heard that one of Mr Currie's colleagues was alerted to the incident after spotting potatoes piled up on the conveyor belt.A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found that the farm's workers had received training in the operation of the machinery, and also the systems of work to be assessments were in place for routine tasks and employees knew how to stop the were unable to determine why Mr Currie had gone below the they did find that the farm failed to take effective measures to prevent anyone coming into contact with dangerous moving parts of the the incident, the farm fitted the machine's rollers with fixed guards and fitted mesh guards to prevent access to the underside of the court was told that a number of Mr Currie's organs were donated so they could be used to save lives. Speaking after the sentencing, Debbie Carroll, of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, said the risks associated with the machinery were "well documented".She said: "The death of Adam Currie is a tragic loss for his family and friends and they have my deepest sympathies."
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Daily Record
Potato farm worker died after being dragged under machinery as firm fined
Adam Currie, 24, was a part-time seasonal worker. A Scots potato farm has been fined for health and safety failings over the "tragic" death of a part-time worker who was killed during a shift on the premises. Adam Currie was working at Mains of Melrose Farm, Gamrie, Aberdeenshire, when tragedy struck and his clothes became trapped in machinery. The 24-year-old was dragged in and became wedged under a conveyor belt, with his hood trapped in the roller. The details emerged during a hearing at Inverness Sheriff Court. Family-owned potato farming partnership Melrose Farms pled guilty to a breach of health and safety legislation. The court heard his clothing became entangled with the rollers on the underside of the conveyor. The procurator fiscal said the fatal incident happened on Monday, November 13, 2023, at around 9.10am, while Mr Currie was grading and boxing potatoes delivered by conveyor. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. A passing colleague noticed there was an excess of potatoes on the conveyor and that the belt had stopped. He shouted at Mr Currie but received no reply. On investigation he found Mr Currie wedged under the conveyor belt, trapped by his hood in the roller mechanism. Efforts were made to give him CPR by colleagues and police. Paramedics using advanced life support managed to obtain a pulse before he was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Mr Currie died during the evening of 16 November and with the consent of his family a number of organs were donated. The HSE investigation found that workers had received training in the operation of the machinery and the systems of work to be followed. Risk assessments were in place for routine tasks and employees knew how to stop the machines. The investigation was unable to determine why Mr Currie had gone below the conveyor but did find that the farm failed to take effective measures to prevent anyone coming into contact with dangerous moving parts of the machinery. Following the incident the farm fitted the machine's rollers with fixed guards and fitted mesh guards to prevent access to the underside of the conveyer. The firm was fined £20,000 for the offence. Speaking after the sentencing, Debbie Carroll, who leads on health and safety investigations for the COPFS, said: "The death of Adam Currie is a tragic loss for his family and friends. "They have my deepest sympathies. The risks associated with return rollers on conveyors are a well-documented hazard and should be securely guarded to prevent access and entanglement. "This prosecution serves to highlight the consequences of failing to do so and I would urge other employers to take action to ensure their employees lives are endangered." The firm admitted breaching Regulations 11(1) and (2) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and Section 33(c) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Inverness Sheriff Court yesterday and ordered to also pay a £1,500 victim surcharge.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First Bank Scores Big for Local Youth: Donates $26,600 to the Hurricanes Foundation Following Thrilling Season Partnership
RALEIGH, N.C., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank is thrilled to announce a successful and impactful partnership with the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation for the 2024-2025 season! For every exhilarating goal scored by the Canes throughout their action-packed season, First Bank pledged $100 to the Foundation. The final buzzer has sounded on the regular season, and thanks to the Hurricanes' electrifying performance, including a well-deserved playoff berth that is currently underway (Go Canes!), First Bank is proud to donate a total of $26,600 to the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. The check was presented at the playoff game Monday night at Lenovo Center. You can view the full presentation HERE This collaboration immersed First Bank in the passionate "Caniac Nation," as representatives and customers joined fellow fans at home games. The lively First Bank tee shirt tosses amplified the excitement. "We were incredibly excited to partner with the Hurricanes Foundation this season. The energy of the games and the dedication of the fans were infectious, and we're even more thrilled that the team's success on the ice translates into a significant contribution to such a worthy cause. Go Canes!" said Adam Currie, CEO and President of First Bank. The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation is dedicated to supporting youth hockey programs, providing educational opportunities, and assisting families in need across North Carolina. First Bank's donation will directly support their ongoing efforts to make a positive impact in the community. "We are deeply grateful for First Bank's generous support this season. Their unique 'Power of Good Goals' initiative was a fantastic way to engage fans and raise vital funds for our community. This donation will make a real difference in the lives of young people across the state," said Amy Daniels, Executive Director of the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. As the Hurricanes continue their playoff journey, First Bank extends its enthusiastic support and looks forward to a potentially unforgettable end to the season. This partnership underscores First Bank's commitment to the communities it serves, both on and off the ice. For more information on the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation and its programs, please visit and to learn more about First Bank's Power of Good visit About First Bank: First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.2 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. About the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation As the charitable arm of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Foundation takes pride in being a part of the community both on and off the ice. The Foundation strives to be an agent of change by meeting the health and educational needs of underserved populations in the community where we work, live, and play. For more information on the Foundation, please click here. About the Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes were established in Raleigh in 1997 after relocating from Connecticut, where the National Hockey League franchise was originally founded in 1979. Since their arrival in North Carolina, the Hurricanes have captured six division championships, two Eastern Conference titles and the 2006 Stanley Cup championship. The team also hosted the 2004 NHL Draft and the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend at Lenovo Center, as well as the 2023 NHL Stadium Series at Carter-Finley Stadium. For information about Hurricanes ticket packages, please visit or call 1-866-NHL-CANES (1-866-645-2263). View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE First Bank Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
