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1News
3 days ago
- 1News
Almost 2000 pāua worth $25,000 seized in Wellington
Two men have been caught with a "huge haul" of illegally harvested pāua by Wellington fishery officers. The officers discovered 1863 pāua while inspecting the pairs vessel shortly after it landed at Titahi Bay on Tuesday afternoon. Fisheries New Zealand regional manager Phil Tasker said that the "huge haul" of pāua had already been shucked, and the two men would likely face charges under the Fisheries Act. "There is a maximum daily limit of five pāua per fisher in this area, which gives some context to the scale of this offending and the potential damage it could do to the pāua population," Tasker said. The estimated retail value of the pāua was $25,000. ADVERTISEMENT "Offending on this scale is incredibly disappointing to see. This fishery is a shared resource, and the rules are there to protect its sustainability for everyone." Wellington was recently found to be the worst place in the country for pāua poaching, with 30% of people checked breaking the law. Officers checking people on the coast find almost one in three is over the bag limit. (Source: 1News) Generally, one in 10 people checked nationwide were found to be over the limit with their pāua or undersized juveniles. Tasker had previously said sometimes "extreme amounts of pāua has been taken for commercial gain as a saleable commodity". "Most fishers go out there wanting to do the right thing and follow the rules." People could check the rules for their area by downloading the NZ Fishing Rules mobile app. "Our message for those who think they can steal this shared resource is that we will pursue offending, and there will be consequences," Tasker said. ADVERTISEMENT The public was asked to report illegal takes to the 0800 4 POACHER number (0800 47 62 24).
Scoop
3 days ago
- Scoop
Fishery Officers Nab Pair With More Than 1800 Pāua
Fishery Officers based in Wellington have found and confiscated one of the biggest hauls of illegally harvested pāua in recent times, says Fisheries New Zealand regional Manager Phil Tasker. 'While inspecting a vessel shortly after it landed at Titahi Bay on Tuesday afternoon, Fishery Officers discovered 1,863 pāua, which had already been shucked. This is a huge haul of pāua, and the two men in possession of the shellfish are likely to face charges under the Fisheries Act,' says Mr Tasker. 'There is a maximum daily limit of five pāua per fisher in this area, which gives some context to the scale of this offending, and the potential damage it could do to the pāua population. 'Offending on this scale is incredibly disappointing to see. This fishery is a shared resource, and the rules are there to protect its sustainability for everyone. Our message for those who think they can steal this shared resource is that we will pursue offending and there will be consequences.' 'Most fishers go out there wanting to do the right thing and follow the rules. The best way to stay on top of the rules for the area you're fishing or gathering shellfish in is to download the free NZ Fishing Rules mobile app,' says Mr Tasker. The estimated retail value of the pāua is approximately $25,000. The case is still under investigation.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Scoop
Winter Travel Heats Up These School Holidays At AKL
First and last days of the school holidays (Saturday 28 June and Sunday 13 July) are forecast to be the busiest international travel days, with over 14,000 departures and 15,000 arrivals respectively Thursday 10 July and Friday 11 July will be peak days for domestic travel, with around 14,500 departures and 14,000 arrivals expected Australia is the top international destination for Kiwis this winter, along with Fiji and the United States Christchurch is leading the way as the top destination for domestic travel from AKL, followed by Wellington and Queenstown. One of the busiest travel times of the year is about to kick off at Auckland Airport, with nearly 800,000 travellers heading off for sun-soaked escapes or wintery adventures closer to home. Travel volumes are already ramping up, with the domestic terminal busiest on Thursdays and Fridays, and international travel peaking over the weekends during the school holiday break. Auckland Airport Chief Customer Officer Scott Tasker said New Zealanders love to travel and outside of the Christmas rush, the July school holidays attract some of the largest passenger numbers through Auckland Airport. 'We'll get around 60,000 travellers flying in and out of AKL on each of the busy days, roughly split between the international and domestic terminal – that's about 18 per cent more than our usual daily travel numbers. 'Flights to the US and China are in high demand, and because aircraft mostly depart in the evenings, that's when international departures volumes will be at their highest.' Checking your international carry on bags To ensure travellers have a smooth trip through the airport, international travellers are reminded to pack their carry on bags carefully, particularly when it comes to powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGS) due to security requirements. Mr Tasker said the new Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray scanning machines in use at Aviation Security at the international terminal, and most lanes at domestic, means travellers no longer have the hassle of needing to remove laptops, phones and tablets in their cabin bags during screening. 'It's a good idea for everyone to double check your bags before coming to the airport, which helps to keep queues moving quickly and safely. Due to security requirements for international travel, people need to be conscious of the size of the containers they have in their carry on. They can only carry liquids through security in containers of 100ml or less, regardless of how much liquid is inside. 'At the international terminal, don't forget to also empty your water bottle before heading through security. You can refill it at a drinking fountain once you're through. A little preparation does help keep everything moving,' said Mr Tasker. Busiest days The start and end of the school holidays are shaping up to be the busiest days for international travel at Auckland Airport. More than 14,000 travellers are expected to depart international on Saturday 28 June, while over 15,000 arrivals are anticipated on Sunday 13 July. For domestic travel, Thursdays and Fridays will be the peak days across the school holiday period. Friday 11 July is expected to be the busiest for domestic departures with around 14,500 travellers, while Thursday 10 July will see more than 14,000 arrivals. 'There's something special about the energy of the terminal during school holidays and our airport teams are ready to welcome the thousands of travellers coming through the terminals this July.' Australia is the top international destination for Kiwis this winter, along with Fiji and the United States. Christchurch is leading the way for domestic travel, followed by Wellington and Queenstown. Top tips for smooth school holiday travel PLAGS check: For travelling internationally, laptops, powders, liquids and gels can remain in your carry-on bags, with Aviation Security's new CT scanners. The containers for liquids, aerosols and gels must be under 100mls, otherwise you'll need to dispose of them. Prep while you wait to get through faster: While you're waiting for security checks at international, please remove ankle boots and empty your pockets. Laptops can stay in your carry on bags. Domestic screening: For domestic travel, the majority of travellers will be able to leave laptops in carry on bags. Or friendly airport staff will let you know what to do. · Travel light: Keep carry-on bags within airline size and weight limits. International arrivals: Download the New Zealand Traveller Declaration form or the app from or from the app store, to save on filling out the paper form on arrival. Middle East: Flights to and through the Middle East may be affected by temporary airspace closures. Our advice to travellers with upcoming travel to, from or via the Arabian Gulf and Middle East is to keep a close watch on email, airline websites or airline apps. Airlines will have the most up-to-date information on their operations and any travel impacts. Plan your parking: Pre - book your airport parking online via for either the domestic or international terminals. There are premium closer options or Park n Ride for the best value. For meeters and farewellers, there's P180 options at the international terminal's Transport Hub. Busiest days International departures Saturday 28 June Sunday 29 June Friday 4 July International arrivals Sunday 13 July Saturday 12 July Thursday 10 July Domestic departures Friday 11 July Thursday 10 July Friday 4 July Domestic arrivals Thursday 10 July Friday 11 July Friday 4 July
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police: Man left paralyzed after being shot in Harrisburg over power washer
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A shooting in Harrisburg over the sale of a power washer left a man paralyzed from the neck down, and another man faces charges, according to police. Jerry Tasker Jr., 34, of Harrisburg, is accused of firing shots after the sale went awry, injuring the 19-year-old man who was sitting inside a vehicle along Honey Alley on May 25, Harrisburg Police said in charging documents. The victim was shot in the upper left back and the bullet was lodged in his neck, police said. Due to his injuries, he had to be transported to another hospital for treatment. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now A criminal complaint shows the victim was with another person who was trying to sell the power washer to Tasker for cash. But instead of cash, Tasker wanted to swap two grams of crack for it. An argument between the seller and Tasker broke out, and Tasker tried to take the power washer out of the seller's vehicle, a Toyota 4Runner, police said in the charges. Tasker then walked back towards a home after he couldn't get it. Police said Tasker returned to the vehicle and pointed a black gun that had an extended magazine. The driver then took off, but Tasker fired shots that caused the rear driver's side window to 'explode.' Buffalo Wild Wings to open in Dauphin County The complaint states that the driver saw the victim slumped over next to him, so he took him to the hospital. Police said they saw the 4Runner on the hospital's surveillance video and were able to find the driver and speak with him. Tasker was also identified as the shooter when police showed a picture of him to the victim and the driver, the charges show. Tasker faces charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm prohibited and recklessly endangering another person. He is in Dauphin County Prison with his bail denied by Magisterial District Judge Mikaela Sloan. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 23. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is TaskRabbit a new recession indicator? Its CEO says applications to be a 'Tasker' have spiked
TaskRabbit CEO Ania Smith says interest in becoming a "tasker" is way up. There's been a noticeable uptick in applications over the past three years, the CEO told the Decoder podcast. Asked if that was a recession indicator, Smith said she wasn't sure but that there was "uncertainty" in the economy. The oft-debated recession indicator. Lipstick sales, the "men's underwear index," and … an increase in TaskRabbit applications? There's been an uptick in recent years in the number of people looking to shore up their income streams with gig work. That's been the case for TaskRabbit, which matches up "Taskers" with clients that need things built, installed, repaired, or otherwise completed by a gig worker. Its CEO, Ania Smith, told the podcast Decoder that applications to be a "Tasker" have spiked in the last year. "As the economy has changed over the last few years — and especially over the last couple of years as we've seen a bit more struggle — we've had thousands and thousands of taskers applying every year. It's 15-20% more than a year before," said Smith. In the last three years, Taskrabbit has seen nearly more supply of gig workers than the platform can handle, she added. "So now in many cities we have wait lists and so forth, because we don't want to onboard a tasker and then not be able to provide them with jobs," Smith said. "It's sort of a false premise. I want to make sure that if you are on our platform, there's work for you to do." Smith was asked point blank if she felt the rise in Tasker applications was a recession indicator. She didn't rule the possibility out, but she said the surge in applicants doesn't spell recession in and of itself. "I'm not an economist, and I read all of this stuff, just like you do. And if you do read that stuff, you know, we should have had a recession last year, and one the year before as well," Smith said. "And those predictions turned out to be wrong. And so I think the word is uncertainty." With so many factors up in the air, Smith says the only thing you can be sure of in today's economy is unpredictability. "It's very hard to predict what's gonna happen with tariffs, what's gonna happen with bond yields, what's gonna happen with interest rates, what's gonna happen with the housing market," she said. "And so, all I can say is we see an increase in tasker applications. I'm not sure that that's an indication that a recession is coming." "As a platform, the best way we can help our Tasker community is to make sure that our platform is delivering the opportunities that they are looking for," the spokesperson told Business Insider. "We know Taskers often need both supplemental income and flexible scheduling options, which is why we invest significant time and resources to attract a variety of clients to the platform," the spokesperson added. "We want to make sure that Taskers have ample opportunities for work, particularly during challenging economic times." TaskRabbit isn't the only gig-work app to feature a wait list in times of high worker supply. Business Insider's Alex Bitter wrote in April that those looking to turn to gig work as a back-up if they were to lose their job could find the move harder than they thought. "In many cities, getting approved to deliver groceries or drive for a ride-hailing service might take weeks or months," Bitter wrote. Read the original article on Business Insider 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
