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September 2002New Zealand Police Association NewsletterThis column is written by a frontline police officer. It does notrepresent the views or policies of the Police Association.View From The BottomBACK TO BASICSWell, the days are getting longer andthe stock aren’t huddling so closetogether, which is clear sign thatsummer is on its way down here inthe deep South.The yearly kafuffle over PA’s is almostover and the AB’s have the Tri Nationstrophy - so a new financial yearstarts.A new coalition government is inpower and I wonder what this meansfor Police? I hope you all had your sayas I certainly did! Mr Dunne and hiscrew say they will be taking a sensibleapproach to all issues so I hope thisincludes law and order, which wastopical throughout this election.Maybe he will help address theAuckland staffing crisis, which is insome desperate need of politicalsupport to get things happeningbefore they get worse.New Sentencing Law -what does it say tovictims?I’m still very nervous about this newsentencing act bought in by the lastgovernment that has the potential torelease rapists, robber’s etc afterserving a third of their sentence. Imean do we really want these peopleout on the streets after such a shorttime? What does this say to the manyvictims we deal with day to day? Whatvalue does it place on their privacyand their right not to be subjected tothese crimes?B Y CONSTABLE IAM KEENI saw an articlerecently fromsome touringCanadian expert onsentencing and itsoverall effect. He was pushing thebarrow that longer sentences was notthe way to go and we should beaddressing the root cause of theproblems and concentrating onrehabilitation. He said harshersentencing doesn’t work. No rightmindedperson would argue with theapproach of identifying the cause andtrying rehabilitation but it alwaysamazes me how people like this ignoresome of the other obvious advantages.The one thing longer sentencing doesdo, is protect the public. Forgive mefor thinking this but that’s what Ithought our community wanted. Someof our ‘very bad offenders’ need to goaway for substantial periods of time toensure they do not continue theirrapes, robberies, assaults, burglariesand yes even those dangerous drivingoffences!Certainly seems the Hutt Valley teamin blue has had its work cut out latelywith the amount of high profile crimesurrounding the kidnapping cases.Excellent work team, maybe yourinvestigative skills should be utilisedfor standard reference and backgroundchecks.Duncan TaylorTragedy time toreflectTimes of pain and sorrow always seemsto bring reflection and draw a familytogether, and the tragedy surrounding‘Dunk’ and ‘Jeanette’ did just that. Afew from our station made their wayNorth for Dunk’s final farewell andupon their return they spoke of theemotion. This was clear from the mediacoverage and I don’t think there wouldbe a person in the Police family whowouldn’t have been touched by it all.Though it was a tragedy wecelebrated ‘Dunks’ life and itreiterated that policing is not aboutthe uniform but about the peopleinside it.Lest we forget.Have you movedrecently?If you have or perhaps you’reabout to, please let us know sowe can update your records. Youcan do this by:• writing to us at PO Box 12-344;• calling on freephone0800 500 122;• faxing us on (04) 496 6819;or emailing us at:membership@policeassn.org.nz.You need to let us know yourmembership number, new addressand sworn staff, your newstation.It’s a Bob’s Life ......... By Rohan Stace128
New Zealand Police Association NewsletterSeptember 2002Keen on WineOver the last year or so I’venoticed that I have been tryingEuropean wines on a more regularbasis. I’ve found them to be anenjoyable change from the wealth of NewZealand and Australian wines that have dominated mywine collection in the past. I’ve previously writtenabout the good buys that are now available fromSpain, but this month I want to give you an insightinto wines originating from the Southern Rhone regionof France.By Ricky CollinsThe Southern Rhone is renowned worldwide forproducing warm, spicy, full-flavoured blended reds.The dominant grape variety in wines from Southern has very earthy, forest floor characteristics, withRhone is usually Grenache, but this is often blendedVista from smoky above bacon, home. cherry and black pepper flavours. Thiswith one or more varieties including Syrah andMourvedre. There are an increasing number ofSouthern Rhone wines available in New Zealand. Theprices can vary significantly, as can the quality of thewine. However, there are some exciting wines outthere if you are prepared to experiment and accept theodd failure. At a recent tasting I tried six newlyreleased wines. Of the six wines tried, two werestandouts to me, and both represent great value formoney.2000 Domaine de L’Ameillaud Cotes du RhoneRRP $15Of the six wines, this was my favourite, and it was thecheapest. This is a blend dominated by Grenache, butwith a helping of Syrah and a touch of Mourvedre.This wine has seen no oak treatment, having beenfermented in stainless steel, then aged in largeconcrete tanks for six months. The result is a complexwine with ripe fruit flavours, spicyness, good lengthand drying tannins. The best way I can describe thiswine is that it has good structure. Grenache, if nothandled well can result in a wine that is flabby, butthis isn’t one of those. A wine that will complimentfood, but equally good on its own. Don’t bothercellaring it though, it’s very appealing now.1999 Santa Duc Selection Cairanne ‘Les Buissens’Cotes du Rhone Villages RRP $20This is quite a different wine to the L’Ameillaud. Itis a fairly big wine, with softened tannins, a texturalmouthfeel to it, and a toasty oak finish. Being quitea dominant wine, it will overpower mild food dishes,so serve it with strongly flavoured food such as game.A very enjoyable wine, that should be drunk withinthe next two years.There is a wide range of Cotes du Rhone winesavailable in New Zealand, but specialist wine storesare your best bet. These two wines are availablethrough Wine Direct, a company based in Newmarket,Auckland. Wine Direct are specialist importers ofEuropean wines, and have a great selection at pricesthat are not over the top. Check their website out atwww.winedirect.co.nz. Their delivery prices are verycompetitive and they specialise in mixed dozens.Copper’s Crossword By Constable CunningAcross1. This gun in a cage makes goodrabbit food (7)5. Hardened sort of company (4)8. Failed to Appear (3-10)9. Happens after a Post-Mortem (9)10. South African golfer (3)11. Small bits? (6)13. Able to be employed (6)16. Make of Computer (1,1,1)18. Stimulants? (4,5)20. American Cars? (4,5)21. Reverse dial so as to haveInformation Sworn (4)22. DLVIII jumbled up to bring joy (7)Down1. Despicable (12)2. Arrestable (slang) (7)3. Dismay (5)4. Facial Cover? (6)5. Rummages (7)6. Different type of angercreating scope (5)7. Evaluate a scene again (12)12. Wired safely (7)14. Wage structuring (7)15. Forbid (6)17. Italian Mob (5)19. Ocean phases (5)1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7789 1011 12 13 141516 17 18 192019 2018 21 22Across1. Conceal7. Examine8. Numing9. Aorta12. Impacts13. Loss14. Tramp15. Ozone16. Art17. Impound18. Gassy21. Nailing22. Amnesia23. LiningsDown1. Convicting2. Name Plates3. Episcopacy4. Legislational5. Ammo6. Knot9. Aorta10. Resolution11. Appendages14. Aims20. Seed129
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