A warrant has been issued for the arrest of prolific anti-mandate activist Brad Flutey on a range of charges after he failed to turn up in court for the second time. Flutey was previously found guilty of wilful trespass, disorderly behaviour, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting police and escaping custody after a judge-alone trial and was originally to be sentenced in the Whangārei District Court back in June. He sought an adjournment and then failed to turn up to court in June. The sentencing date was moved to Monday, but he again failed to turn up. Judge Philip Rzepecky issued a warrant with a note that Flutey was to be bailed only by a District Court judge.
Salary satisfaction
Area school teachers have voted to accept the Government’s new collective agreement offer, which was based mainly upon the recent settlement of the secondary school teachers agreement. The agreement includes a 14.5 per cent increase at the top of the basic salary scale over three years and lump sum payments of up to $7210.
Daffodils with Dai
Show your support for Daffodil Day this Friday by donating to the Cancer Society of New Zealand’s street appeal. The annual fundraiser this year involves a comedy fundraiser on Thursday, August 24 at 8.30pm hosted by comedian Dai Henwood. The show will be broadcast live on Three, and all proceeds and money raised during the show will go to the Cancer Society.
