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Otago Daily Times
4 days ago
- 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.
Hamilton Spectator
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
S&P/TSX composite up close to 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb
TORONTO - Strength in the utility, financial and technology sectors helped Canada's main stock index gain almost 200 points on Tuesday, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 195.87 points at 26,269.00. Tuesday's gains were widely spread out across sectors, said Michael Currie, senior investment adviser at TD Wealth. But 'the big story by far' for the day was Scotiabank reporting its second-quarter earnings, he said. While the bank's profits were slightly down — it reported a net income of $2.03 billion, compared with $2.09 billion a year earlier — and its provisions for credit losses rose by $391 million from last year to $1.4 billion, Scotiabank boosted its dividend for the first time in two years, from $1.06 per share to $1.10. The bank's stock price closed around 1.6 per cent higher than it opened on the day. 'So a little bit of a mixed bag there, but certainly nice to have at least a positive sentiment on the market,' said Currie. The TSX also got an overall boost from Wall Street's positive momentum, he added. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 740.58 points at 42,343.65 after U.S markets were closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. The S&P 500 index was up 118.72 points at 5,921.54, while the Nasdaq composite was up 461.96 points at 19,199.16. Currie said it's common for the market to perform well coming off a long weekend, which 'tends to put people in a more cheery, optimistic mood.' But other factors were also at play, he said, including a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump about delaying a proposed 50 per cent tariff on goods coming from the European Union. Trump said the U.S. would delay implementation of the levy from June 1 until July 9 to buy time for negotiations with the E.U., after a call Sunday with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Trump said she told him she 'wants to get down to serious negotiations.' 'We've seen a real improvement in the last month and a half or so that a lot of this was behind us, some sense that a lot of this is negotiating tactics as opposed to longer-term threats,' said Currie. 'I would like to say it adds certainty, (but) it doesn't seem to because we're still seeing now a pattern of very … challenging statements from time to time, just coming out with one view once and then changing his mind very quickly in the other direction.' Still, Americans' views of the economy improved in May, a shift from five straight months of declines that had sent consumer confidence to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven by anxiety over tariffs. While Currie said the uptick would likely surprise many people, 'there's a sense that maybe things are improving.' The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose 12.3 points in May to 98, up from April's 85.7, its lowest reading since May 2020. The Canadian dollar traded for 72.60 cents US compared with 72.83 cents US on Monday. The July crude oil contract was down 64 cents US at US$60.89 per barrel and the July natural gas contract was up two cents US at US$3.74 per mmBTU. The June gold contract was down US$65.40 at US$3,300.40 an ounce and the July copper contract was down 10 cents US at US$4.74 a pound. —With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2025. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD)
RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Seán Currie: Niall Ó Ceallacháin has 'added that couple of percent'
Seán Currie has hailed the impact that Niall Ó Ceallacháin has made in his first year as Dublin hurling manager, highlighting the small improvements made by the former Na Fianna coach. Last January, Ó Ceallacháin guided the Glasnevin club to a maiden All-Ireland title, with Currie part of the team that were too strong for Cork's Sarsfields in the Croke Park decider. A week later and the 42-year-old coach was now overseeing his first game in charge of Dublin in a league campaign where they just missed out on promotion to Division 1B. And then on to the championship. With one round to go in Leinster, Ó Ceallacháin's men know that victory over Galway at Parnell Park on Sunday will see them through to a successive final against Kilkenny. Last weekend, it was the Cats who prevailed in their regulation clash at UPMC Nowlan Park, with the Dubs' second-half rally falling short. A goal by Billy Ryan at the death would eventually see the hosts scrape home. WATCH KILKENNY v DUBLIN HIGHLIGHTS For Currie, who scored 2-06 on Noreside, it's now about about taking that next step in the province. At a recent Dublin GAA media event with sponsors Staycity Aparthotels, the sharpshooter was in no doubt that the 12-year wait for a title can be ended. "Yes, 100%, that's why we are here," he said. "We have no interest in coming second or third, we definitely have that belief we can go further than we did last year. We were disappointed with the performance in the final last year so we are focussed on making an amends for that and improving as we go on. "We have definitely underperformed. I think where we want to be is competing for Leinster championships, competing for All-Ireland championships and I guess the reality is we haven't been doing that over the last few years. When you look at the group of players we have, I definitely think we are capable of going to that next level and that's our aim now to achieve that." The 26-year-old also believes the club scene in the capital is feeding into a stronger collective at county level. "It probably does give us a boost in how strong the Dublin club championship is," he added. "Every team in the club championship fancies themselves to win it. There are five or six teams in Dublin that could compete with any club in the country. So I think the strength of the championship is definitely feeding into the inter-county plan." And while Currie accepts that it's those on the pitch that have the do their stuff, the arrival of his follow clubman as county boss has added something to the mix. "It really comes down to the players, there is no point getting bogged down by the manager. I'd say 95-99% of our performance is down to us as players, there is only that small extra couple of percent that managers add. I think Niall has probably added that couple of percent this year, small tactical tweaks maybe make a small difference but it really comes down to the players. The players enjoy playing for him. Expanding more on Ó Ceallacháin's managerial acumen, Currie remarked: "The players enjoy playing for him. He is a really good manager. Obviously I had him for five years with Na Fianna. He definitely took the club to the next level from where we were, he brought us on year on year. "What you can tell from that is that every year we just got better, even from the start to the end of the year we would have made those small improvements that make a big difference. It's the same coming into the Dublin set-up, trying to make those small improvements to lift the level as we go on."
Business Insider
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
MA Financial Group Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Gentrack Group Ltd (GTK)
In a report released on May 19, Sinclair Currie from MA Financial Group maintained a Hold rating on Gentrack Group Ltd (GTK – Research Report), with a price target of A$11.59. The company's shares closed today at A$10.68. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Currie is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 7.9% and a 50.00% success rate. In addition to MA Financial Group, Gentrack Group Ltd also received a Hold from UBS's Phil Campbell in a report issued yesterday. However, on the same day, Jarden maintained a Sell rating on Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX: GTK). GTK market cap is currently A$1.16B and has a P/E ratio of 107.51.
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.
