Comments on: NZ detains three German yachties in Bay of Islands for defying border ban

By: Gunther Gschwenter

Gunther Gschwenter — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:52:21 +0000

what a disgusting bunch of mindless bureaucrats! it is simply unbelievable what some people will do when you give them a bit of authority!

By: Martyn Colebrook

Martyn Colebrook — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:19:23 +0000

In reply to Rick Whitehouse.

So. The yachties probaby saved for years to buy their boat..and set off on an adventure.They were caught out by the COVId crisis and were in a potentially dangerous situation, along with all the other boats stuck in the Pacific during the cyclone season. They have been isolated ans tested negative for COVID 19. They ask for help and are refused. Now they are being depprtes and will no doubt.lose their boat. What kind of world are we living in. Why are our ‘leaders’ so cruel. Humans should help one another, not abandon them in times of need. Shame in the NZ bureaucrats. I hope they have trouble sleeping at night but I suspect that won’t be a problem for these heartless people.
If the Germans were wealthy they would be welcomed with open arms. How is rje Americas Cup is allowed to proceed. It is all about money.. If the Americas Cup participants refused to go to NZ unless Ihe government helps their fellow sailors I bet they would change their minds.

By: Rick Whitehouse

Rick Whitehouse — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 03:29:41 +0000

allowing the America’s Cup to proceed is surely then a two faced approach. One rule forvthe super elite and one forcthe reat.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 06:55:07 +0000

What have COCID-19 exposed for all to see?
Vengeful opportunistic nincompoop bureaucrats / public servants without relevant education and experience rule the world!
This will cost NZ hundreds of thousands $$$ in lost goodwill and lost marine work-opportunities in boat servicing!