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New memorial

Story and photo by Cathie Bell The Marlborough Returned Services Association is to build a memorial wall outside the Clubs of Marlborough to make sure disabled and older people have access.

President John Forrest says the problem of access to the memorial clock tower in Seymour Square was highlighted after last year’s 100 Days remembrance.

A member, Chris Moran, was unable to see the names because there was no wheelchair access to the clock tower, and several people fell during the remembrance events, he says.

The RSA is asking people to help make sure the names on the memorial wall are correct and to sponsor the wall.

Continued on page 2 Marlborough RSA’s Christine Bamber, Tania Hall, Ross Cooke, and John Forrest stand where the new memorial wall will go in front of the club buildings.

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Memorial wall to mark the fallen Continued from page 1 John Forrest says the new memorial wall project came about by Chris Moran’s raising of accessibility issues with the clock tower, and the need for changes to names and other details after last year’s 100 Days of Remembrance, started by Denis Teeling.

As part of that event, large crowds of people gathered each evening for the 100 days leading up to ANZAC Day, and the names of Marlborough’s dead soldiers were read out, a few each night.

Families of those soldiers came forward, he says, to tell stories of their loved ones and to correct the spelling of names or other details.

Having a memorial wall outside the Clubs building means members would be able to study the names easily, even on mobility scooters, and they would be able to leave small trinkets in memory of the fallen in a special trough alongside the wall.

John says there are 646 names on the Marlborough Roll of Honour, listing people who died or were killed in conflicts from the South African War through to Vietnam.

Some of those names may need to be changed, and the RSA would like families to come in to check details, Christine says. People needed to be quick to alter that, she says, because once the wall is put up, it would not be able to be changed.

“Once it’s on stone, it’s on stone.

There’s no going back.”

One such change is that of the soldier listed as Private M Jaceb in the clock tower. John says his name was actually Morehu Hakopa, and M Jaceb (or Jacob on another memorial) was just a name he used to enlist.

“It’s a real injustice to the guy just because us Pakeha couldn’t pronounce or spell his name back in the day.”

The wall is expected to cost about $35,000, but $10,000 has already been raised from a grant. John and Christine say the RSA hopes to raise the remaining $25,000 through sponsorship from businesses and the public who could sponsor a name for $40 each.

Donations can be left at the RSA reception in the Clubs of Marlborough building.

Christine Bamber and John Forrest show the engraving on the memorial clock tower that could be changed for the RSA’s new memorial wall.

Gondola Hill walk bonanza The first Picton Rotary Club Gondola Hill Walk was done in ideal conditions, president Kurt Trixl says, and raised $2800 for the Child Cancer Society and Youth projects in Picton.

The walk, held on Sunday March 20, replaces the previous Picton Rotary Mount Freeth Walk which was held for 12 years and left from the Picton Squash club through southern Picton up to Mt Freeth.

Kurt says 184 walkers achieved the 437m climb, compared to 101 the previous year at Mt Freeth.

“It was held on a beautiful autumn day with moderate temperatures and humidity, and one could say ideal conditions for such

an event.”

A midway refreshment stop provided cool water for dehydrated walkers until their ultimate goal at the top and the welcoming barbeque supplied by the Picton Rotary Club.

Kurt says the club would like to thank the people and organisations who made this event such a happy one, especially landowner Eric Collins who made this walk possible by allowing Picton Rotary to use the perfectly graded track to the summit and the well mown platform on the summit of Gondola Hill in Picton.

“We hope that a repeat next year would be even better.”

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Speech wins MGC student trip to Gallipoli

Marlborough Girls’ College student Stephanie Simpson has taken top honours in the national final of the 2016 ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition, winning a trip to Gallipoli to attend ANZAC Day commemorations.

Stephanie’s speech beat seven other Year 12 and 13 regional finalists to win the competition in Wellington.

Her prize includes a trip to Gallipoli for the 2016 Anzac Day commemorations, a $1000 travel fund, trophy, laptop computer and digital camera.

The 18-year-old impressed the judges with a passionate speech about the experiences of nurses on hospital ships, mere kilometres from the frontlines at Gallipoli during the First World War. “There were so many great speeches, and I’m thankful for the brilliant experience of coming here, and to speak in this special place,” she said.

She was excited and honoured to attend the Dawn Service at Gallipoli and speak at the Reflective Service.

“I did as much research into

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Molesworth road to shut Next week will be the last chance to drive the Acheron Road through Molesworth Station until Labour Day weekend as the road will close for the season at the end of next week, the Department of Conservation says.

The Acheron Road through the historic high country station has been open to the public for nearly five months since Labour Weekend last year and will close for the 2015/16 season at 7pm on Sunday 10 April 2016.

The Acheron Road, from Cob Cottage in the north of Molesworth Station to Acheron Accommodation House in the south, is a popular alternate driving and cycling route between Blenheim and Hanmer.

Farming operations such as the autumn muster will be the main use of the road until the winter weather makes it difficult to traverse and at times impassable, the department says.

the experience and history of the nurses as I could, I really tried to put myself into that situation and imagine what they must have faced. A lot of them would have been about the same age as me when they went to war.”

Returned and Services Association (RSA) National President BJ Clark says the competition “was a wonderful example of young New Zealanders honouring the legacy of those who came before them”.

“These students have paid a powerful tribute to the Anzac spirit, and those who exemplified the values of courage, commitment, compassion and comradeship, in the service they gave and sacrifices they made.

“Many of those who fought and died in the conflicts the contestants have spoken about were around the same age as those on stage, which makes this doubly Bob Hill, RSA National Vice President and Peter Price, ANZ Regional poignant.”

The competition is a partnership Manager congratulating winner Stephanie Simpson. between the RSA and ANZ to pro- Photo provided.

Launched in 2010, the competi- be awarded the Victoria Cross, mote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made tion is a tribute to Cyril Bas- and one who worked his entire by those who served New Zealand sett, VC (1892-1983) – the only non-wartime career for the ANZ New Zealander at Gallipoli to Group. in armed conflicts overseas.

Daylight savings ends Daylight Savings Time finishes this weekend, marking the end of summer.

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Youngster collects for child cancer The Child Cancer Foundation Marlborough branch received a donation last week from a young supporter.

Seven-year-old Renwick School student Piper Alexander decided she wanted to ‘help children with cancer’ by supporting the branch’s local appeal.

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Dog park spotted A dog park could be built in Renwick this year, after years of discussion.

The Marlborough District Council’s animal control sub-committee has reported that dog park supporters have backed the use of land on State Highway 6 at the entrance into Foxes Island Road after two sites by the Renwick Domain and the speedway were rejected.

Renwick resident Sue MacDonald, who has worked for several years to get a dog park near Renwick, says “fantastic” progress is being made.

The design of the park has yet to be decided but it will be surrounded by a 1.8m fence to ensure dogs are safely contained.

The dog park construction was a project the Scouts Association has proposed would be done while the Jamboree is held in Renwick this coming summer.

The park being situated on SH6 would be ideal for people travelling on SH6 with dogs as it gives them a place to stop to give their dogs a rest.

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New health promoter excited about new role Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Beautiful scenery and warm weather are just a few of the highlights for Cancer Society Marlborough’s new health promoter Anna Small.

Anna moved to Blenheim in January to take up the role and says she is incredibly lucky to be in a job she loves.

Born and raised in Ashburton Anna first discovered her love for the health sector in her high school years.

“I had a great careers councillor who I sat down with to decide what classes to take. I knew I loved science, history and languages. My mum’s friend was a dietician so I decided that was the path I would follow,” she says.

Anna went on to study at Otago University for five years doing a Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences and a Masters in Dietetics.

“It was through the Masters that I realised how much I loved clinical and public health,” she says.

Marlborough Girls’ College College students had their best smiles and presentation skills on show last Thursday as they presented business plans to a judging panel.

The students were taking part in the BP Business Challenge, a three-day practical workshop which introduces secondary students to the world of business in a fun and engaging way.

The programme is run by the Young Enterprise Trust and is offered to 45 schools throughout New Zealand each year.

Students were placed in teams and tasked with creating a business plan

for a new product, which they then pitched to local judges Stuart Smith, Chris Mitchell, Jessica Bagge, Juliet Partington and Naomi Nailer.

There were business ideas targeting fitness through to allergies.

One group of students came up with a product called ‘Robex’.

It was a device that is worn on the body and designed to encourage Naomi Nailer of the Springlands Lifestyle Village with a group of Marlborough exercise.

Girls’ College students taking part in the BP Business Challenge event last The group explained Thursday. their inspiration.

“We had good feedback Young Enterprise Trust “Students walk away “It can record personal from the judges including CEO Terry Shubkin says it with a learning experibests, goals and progress that we should set up a is the connection between ence that is practical and as well as being able to be website and go forward the local business people calls on the experience personalised with differ- with the idea. It’s been a and the students that make of those that have gone ent voices. lot of fun too.” the programme a success. before them.”

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“At that stage I thought I would go into paediatrics so it was a good way to gain that first hand experience with children,” she says.

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“I had never considered working for the Cancer Society but when reading the job description I quickly realised it was me to a tee,” she says.

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Demolition for long-vacant site Story and photo by Cathie Bell Demolition of the long-vacant dairy factory buildings in Redwoodtown will start this week.

Smart Alliances engineer Richard Evans, who is the spokesman for the site’s developers, says the site on the corner of Redwood Street and Alabama Road is to be cleared.

The future use of the site has yet to be decided, he says.

“All we’re doing is facilitating the demolition of the buildings, and then we’ll see what happens.

“It’s in the light industrial zone, so that would be the easiest option, but we’ll see what the demand is for – industrial, commercial, or residential.”

For the moment, the developers are “just going to clear the site and make it look nice”, Richard says.

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The dairy factory site, corner of Redwood Street and Alabama Road, which is to be cleared this week.

tion work on the buildings after Easter.

Formerly the sites were occupied by the Marlborough Milk Treatment Station and Apex Meats. The 11,746 square metres of land was bought by Bunnings when it first looked at setting up in Marlborough.

The company ended up building its store at the Westwood development in Springlands.

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with the expected non-compliance of starling musterers with MDC Rules, on starling mustering.

The rules are available on MDC web site under “ Noise, Bird Scarers.”

In particular the notice outside the vineyard, legibly identifying the person responsible for the mustering and a contact phone number as the first port of call to make complaints - or offer congratulations if they have managed to send the starlings to the neighbour’s vineyard.

However, these notices appear to be rarer than Penny Black stamps.

For those non-musterers affected by the noise made by the starling musterers, there is a 24 /7 complaints hot-line to MDC at 520 7400.

All complaints, constructive or otherwise (don’t be shy), will assist MDC in understanding and effecting their own “Zero Tolerance Policy” on noise created by starling musterers.

If all else fails, reference to The Resource Management Act, Section 326, Meaning of Excessive Noise being - any noise that is under human control and of such a nature as to unreasonably interfere with the peace, comfort and convenience of any person.....” might elicit a response from council and maybe a visit from their enforcers.

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Flag referendum Dear Ed, It would have made a lot more sense to have spent the money on a referendum on the continued use of the vile poison 1080 which makes such a mockery of New Zealand’s “clean and green” image.

But the government owns the factory and there are quite a lot of non jobs that rely on poisoning our paradise so I suppose that is unlikely.

Well, how about a referendum on whether NZ should join the TPPA which is likely to have far reaching and very damaging consequences for a great many New Zealanders?

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Theatre cost Dear Ed, The new theatre is “the one that got away” on the council.

Not a fish but a runaway train.

When all is said and done, the parking building is part of it.

What’s more the concrete monstrosity is a bad look, it juts out on the road making a dangerous turn in to the Clubs.

It started with $17m in 2009 to $21.5m in 2015 and that’s not the end of it.

What say $35 million total cost and no kitchen.

Staff cocked up and many of the councillors and mayor did.

Only a few councillors spoke commonsense.

It was wrong time, wrong place for it and wrong sums on costs.

Oh well ratepayers can pay will be the mayor’s thinking.

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Wasting money Dear Ed, We’ve just had the fiasco of the flag referendum.

What a waste of $30 million that could have been better spent on places like health creaking under long waiting lists.

No wonder NZ has a debt of $120 billion I read the other day.

But government is not alone.

Our local Marlborough District Council has the ballooning theatre cost around its neck.

Perhaps I should have said ratepayers have?

At the end of the day ratepayers foot the bill.

When you look at government and the Marlborough mayor and most councillors (a few exceptions) they have forgotten they were elected to serve the public interest and to spend money wisely not extravagantly.

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New additions to Market Place.

Market Place renovation to give town centre boost

By Cathie Bell The new parks and landscapes proposed for Blenheim’s central business district have been signed off by councillors.

Blenheim Business Association chairman Anthony Mullen says the changes put in place so far, with movable planter boxes and bean bags, had been well received, and it was good to see councillors backing further work.

The further work, and the proposed Riverside Park at 2 High Street which is also to be built this year, would create a flow through the business district from Liz Davidson Park down to the river, he says.

“Market Square is one of those areas identified as a weakness for the town centre, so it’s good to get something done.”

The $420,000 design approved by council-

lors at last week’s committee meeting creates greater areas of grass for people to sit and spend time in the space.

The report to the council committee meeting says two large raised, sloping grass pods surrounding the seats would create a “natural amphitheatre”.

All trees would be retained and the popular bean bags and steel planters trialled over the summer would stay.

Stairs to the first floor of the Forum would be clad in timber, and pot plants added.

Large wooden communal seating will be installed on tracks which can be pushed together to form an informal stage. New park lighting will be installed with festoon lighting strung over the area.

Space will be kept for a Christmas tree in

the middle of the square.

The same committee meeting gave the goahead for design work on a $1 million park alongside the Taylor River at 2 High Street.

The design for the park has been created to develop the Taylor River as a focal point for Blenheim and a new hub for social, economic, and community life, the council report says.

“It is envisaged that a flow on effect will be stimulated with development along High Street and back into town, across the road to the proposed new library and gallery, up river to the cycle and walkways connecting the Wither Hills.

“The arts will continue to play an increasing role and as such space has been allocated for sculptures and performances.”

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Grapes, Roads, and Motorcycles

By Tom Percy This is Marlborough; world famous for its superb wines.

This is also harvest time and though it doesn’t last long, it brings unique issues and potential hazards to our local roads.

From extra traffic to grape spills, harvest time can mess with a lot of the expectations and riding habits of motorcyclists (and drivers as well).

Firstly, the sheer volume of grapes - over 233,000 tonnes in 2015 - requires a large number of trucks and drivers; more than Marlborough can supply.

This results in an influx of drivers from other parts of the country who are not only working in unfamiliar territory, they’re working with loads they don’t handle very often.

All of this brings extra concerns for the truckies along with their usual work issues.

Many wineries are not located within their vineyards or have additional vineyards in different parts of the region, so additional heavy traffic is unavoidable.

And they can’t always plan for the pattern in which each vineyard ripens and needs harvesting.

This means that machinery and trucks often need to make multiple trips across the region, at all times of the day and usually to a deadline.

As well as large dump trucks and trailers, there is additional equipment on the road that we don’t encounter the rest of the year.

There are often harvesters, tractors towing collecting gondolas and other pieces of cumbersome machinery on the roads.

While it’s usually only for a short distance, they can present a hazard if you’re not expecting them.

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That is until we very quickly catch them up, which - if you’re not prepared or if the opposite lane

is occupied - can make for some heart-pounding braking.

Then there’s spillages and though well down from 2014, 19 spills still had to be dealt with last year.

As a cargo, grapes behave like a thick liquid and if a truck is forced to suddenly brake or take evasive action, a spill is almost inevitable.

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School to be re-born as campground This summer has been a busy tourist season with campgrounds struggling to meet demand.

Cathie Bell meets a couple who plan to turn the vacant Koromiko School into a campground.

Megan says she was keen on living in Marlborough.

She found the school’s for sale listing on TradeMe. “We were in bed and I was looking at the site. I went ‘darling look it’s Koromiko School for sale.’

“He said that’ll be a million dollars, but then I saw the price – we thought it was a mistake.

“We rang the real estate agent, Raymond.

We saw it, came back and put our house on the market.”

The couple declined to say what they paid for the school site, but agreed it was a lot less than $1 million.

“We still pinch ourselves – this is really ours. We love it.”

Since they bought the school site, Megan and Philip have been working to get it into shape to host guests, and working with neighbours and the Marlborough District Council to get resource consent to operate it as a campground.

All the neighbours spoken to so far have been positive about the couple’s plans for a campground, Megan says.

Having onsite managers is a big plus.

The unmanaged campground at nearby Collins Reserve was unanimously unpopular, she says.

A disabled access toilet and shower would be in place this week, and when the rest of the plumbing is sorted shortly, they would be applying for resource consent, Megan says.

“We hope to have consent to get going with self-contained vans shortly.”

The couple plan to build up their facilities over time, but don’t plan to offer powered sites as other campgrounds in Blenheim and

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They are looking at self-composting toilets, providing barbeques and picnic tables, as well she says.

“It will be people-friendly…. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen.”

Top of the plans for next year is to restore the school’s swimming pool. Locals will be able to use it too, Megan says.

“When we’ve been going a year or so, I hope to have some fun stuff, like outdoor movie nights and things like that.”

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Megan and Philip bought the former Koromiko School site in February. They sold their house in Nelson, moved to the old school last month, and have been working since then to get the site ready to host campervan tourists.

The couple see a need for a new campground in Koromiko for travellers, and they will live on site to be able to manage it properly.

Philip says he’s always wanted to do it and while he doesn’t have experience in running campgrounds, he knows about campervans and the needs of people using them, as he has his own.

“I work over here, I’m a fisherman, a commercial paua diver. I park the van by the side of the road and work. I work this area, and the coast line east and west.”

That worked well for him until recently, when the mood of public opinion has shifted against freedom campers and other travellers.

“It’s got a lot worse, this past year. People are getting quite agitated. They toot loudly as they drive past, or bang on the van as they walk past.

“Most campers are really nice people, particularly Motor Caravan Association ones.

They’re basically self-contained.”

While most recently based in Nelson, Marlborough and Koromiko are familiar ground to the couple.

Philip says he lived in Picton for 20 years, and had a house there.

“My kids came to this school, and my brother’s kids… I’m basically a local. I didn’t think I’d come back to Picton.”

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JOHNSON: Andy and Kiri welcome the safe arrival of Miles Benjamin (8lb3oz) born at 7.01pm on March 21, 2016. Both mother and boy are safe and well. Thanks to the amazing staff at Wairau Hospital and special thanks to friends for all your care and support at this time, also to Toni James you INCREDIBLE lady. Love to you all xxx.

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WILLIAMS: Daniel and Kendall are happy to announce the birth of Lukus John Williams (7lb 2oz) on March 27, 2016 at 6.08pm at Wairau Hospital. Thanks to the support from friends and family near and far.

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Wednesday March 30, 2016

Custom vans The 40th National Custom Van Show in Blenheim was held on Saturday, attracting large crowds to the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

 Adding some glitz to the show were Sarah Miller, Jamie Miller and Shani Postlethwaite.

 Colin Hawes with his modified Holden HQ

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Flaxbourne A&P Show Some of the district’s best at the Flaxbourne A&P Show.

 Alice and Ben Norton with Otis (2).

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 Simon and Vicky Neal with Quin (3) and Octavier (5).

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 Helen Ayers with grandson Freddy Maher (2).

 Nadia a Burnese Mountain Dog eagerly awaits the terrier race.

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Depression Support Group You are not alone! Spend time with others who understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St, Thurs 1pm-2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403.

Wednesday March 30, 2016 Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service

Selmes Garden Trust is currently seeking volunteers for new Trustees so the Trust can continue to provide flexible employment opportunities. Please contact Lizzie at teamlictnecker@xtra.co.nz

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Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

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After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

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Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

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Father Giltus Mathias, in his final Mass at St Mary’s in Blenheim on Easter Sunday.

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2016 Election of Trustees FINAL RESULT I declare the result for the Marlborough Electric Power Trust 2016 Trustee election that closed on Wednesday 23 March 2016.

2016 Trustee Election (4 vacancies)

Votes Received

CUDDON, John STRETCH, Nicki AITKEN, Malcolm INDER, Ross

4,800 3,716 3,690 3,351

HAM, Paul ROMANO, Dominic WALKER, Janette TAYLOR, David O'BRIEN, John DUTT, Susheel BELL, Cathie

3,218 2,784 2,527 1,854 1,636 1,112 1,106

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I therefore declare Malcolm AITKEN, John CUDDON, Ross INDER and Nicki STRETCH to be elected as Trustees for the Marlborough Electric Power Trust.

The return percentage for the election was 32.60%, being 8,068 voting papers.

ph 06 376 5170 cell 027 2333 054

Any queries are to be directed to the Returning Officer, Brenda Munro, on 021 120 0737.

Brenda Munro Electoral Officer - Marlborough Electric Power Trust (MEPT) brenda@blenheimaccounting.co.nz 23 March 2016

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CARPENTERS WANTED Would you like to be a part of the award winning Scott Construction group of companies that has been servicing the top of the South for over 40 years?

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Eye of the tiger Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Debbie and Charlie Hall of Blenheim showed off their striking Bedford van ‘Eye of the Tiger’ at the 40th National Custom Van Show at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Saturday.

This was the first time they had showed off their van after purchasing it eight months ago and restoring it.

The inspiration behind the white tiger theme came from one of Debbie’s ornaments.

“We like to be different from others and that’s pretty much the feedback we got from the show, so it’s been great,” they say.

The van features a 351 Cleveland Ford V8, a FMX auto transmission and a Ford narrowed nine-inch diff.

Money from rally for a new van Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A recent rally held by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has resulted in the amount of $343 being raised for Alzheimers Marlborough.

The rally was held at the Newton’s farm near Havelock the same weekend as the Havelock Mussel Festival.

This provided an opportunity for NZMCA member Mike Harris to initiate a fundraiser for Alzheimers Marlborough.

Mike is a volunteer driver for the organisation and arranged to loan its van to use as a shuttle

for the Havelock Mussel Festival.

It was used to shuttle rally members to and from the farm.

A gold coin donation was collected from those who used it and five ‘quick fire’ raffles were also held.

The cheque for $343 was handed over to Alzheimers Marlborough manager Donna Rainbird who says the money will be going towards the purchase of a second van.

“We are in the process of purchasing a second van as there is a real need for it, so all going well that can happen sooner rather than later,” she says.

Alzheimers Marlborough manager Donna Rainbird (centre) accepts a cheque from Art Palmer and Mike Harris of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association.

Scouts and Maori Wardens join forces Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A conversation between two work colleagues has led to a unique working partnership between two local organisations.

Dean Marshall and John Ihaka both work for Southern Water Engineering and share a common interest - providing opportunities for youth.

Dean is the zone leader for Scouts Marlborough and John is the training co-ordinator and committee member for the Maori Wardens. Southern Water Engineering managing director Stephen Leitch is also Dean Marshall, John Ihaka and Stephen Leitch are excited about a a Scout leader and supporter of new collaboration between Scouts Marlborough and Marlborough Maori Wardens. the initiative.

John had been discussing his ing to John and he took it back to a placement in Scouts. desire to find new opportunities his committee and now our orThe programme is for both for ‘disadvantaged youth’ and ganisations are working closely Maori and non-Maori. families in the community to together,” Dean says.

John’s role is also that of a Thanks to some funding that mentor to these boys so he which Dean suggested they join was available John was able to collects the boys, takes them to Scouts.

“I presented the idea of Scout- offer two boys, aged 10 and 11, Scouts each week then returns

them home.

“They absolutely love it,” John says.

“At Scouts they are very involved and enthusiastic. When I arrive to collect them they are eagerly waiting for me at the gate and talk about what they have done with others which is really pleasing.”

This is the first term that this programme has been going but both John and Dean hope to see it grow.

“As the programme gains momentum we will look at getting further funding to grow and get more kids involved.

“It’s a good opportunity for kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Scouts and so far it’s been great,” John says.

Anyone wanting information on becoming a Maori Warden can contact John on 027 838 2720.

Recruits help Picton sanctuary More than 50 Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) recruits from Base Woodbourne have spent time helping out at Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary in Picton.

The R1/16 recruit course spent the day doing various labour intensive tasks from digging steps, clearing paths and moving traps.

Kaipupu Point Sounds Wild-

life Sanctuary was first created in 2005 to protect and enhance our unique New Zealand wildlife.

Sergeant and Instructor at Command Recruit Training School (CRTS) Mark Atkinson said that the benefits the recruits receive are extremely valuable.

“The recruits get a great sense of pride and achievement from helping the local community

and putting something back into it.

“Community Service is integrated into the recruit training as it allows our recruits to not only increase their sense of belonging into the community and give back, but also to build teamwork within each other and with local services,” he says.

The CRTS at Woodbourne Air Force Base has been as-

sisting with various community programmes in the local area for a number of years.

Previous recruit courses have helped in repairing and maintaining tracks, assisting with the distribution of traps, and various other tasks.

Base Woodbourne is where it all starts for the personnel and has been used to conduct recruit training for more than 60 years.

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Tijuana Bromac overcomes Sport inbrief illness to win

Volleyball winds up

By Les Whiteside Fairhall harness horse trainer Anne-Marie Best was the toast of Marlborough racing in the weekend, when her charge Tijuana Bromac took out the feature races on both days of the Hawera Easter carnival.

Anne-Marie trains and owns Tijuana Bromac with her son Jack.

On the first day at the Hawera Harness meeting Tijuana Bromac, a 7 year old gelding, who last won a race on the Kapiti Coast in January 2015, was sent out favourite over the 2000 metre journey and duly obliged.

On the second day Tijuana Bromac was the 30 metre back marker in the 3000 metre SOUTH TARANAKI CLUB HAWERA CUP contest and was not expected to figure in the finish.

However Tijuana Bromac made a good beginning from the 30 metre back mark and perfectly driven by northern reinsman Sailesh Abernethy went to the lead with 1500 metres to run, and was never headed.

“What made this weekends win more enjoyable for Tijuana Bromac was that he has only just come right, after a long illness,” says Anne-Marie.

“He was very crook with a virus he picked up in Canterbury last year.

“We thought he may have to be put out in the paddock for two years but with the help of

M arlb orough Volley ball ’s Fairweathers’ Senior Summer League at Stadium 2000 has only two more weeks of round robin play before finals on April 14.

Premier Grade had a great start with three strong games last week.

GODZone race

Tijuana Bromac proves too strong for Chillijustastrutter and third placegetter Lucia Bromac in Monday’s Hawera Cup. Royden Williams, Harness Racing Photography. local vet David Sims we managed to get him right again.

“He has only come right in the last 8-9 weeks,” says Anne-Marie.

Next start will be in this Fridays New Plymouth Cup. “He will be off a long handicap on Friday but

it is the final of the Northern Country Cups, so we might as well let him have a go,” says Anne-Marie.

Anne-Marie brought Tijuana Bromac as a weanling aged just six months at the Bromac Canterbury sales and now the seven-year-old gelding has had twelve wins from 71 starts.

Fine day slow pigeons

By Alister Cooper High cloud and no wind to speak of was the weather at this weekends liberation point, Cheviot held on Good Friday.

The flock was liberated at 9.45 am and they cleared the race point

immediately and headed for home, a distance of 150 km.

However conditions again proved tougher than expected and slower than normal speeds were the order of the day.

First place to Alister Cooper of

Renwick with his pigeon recording 55.7 k/hr, not far behind was Chris Bensley on 54.6 k/hr then another good fly by Two Fishers loft into third place at 54.3 k/hr.

Carl Kirkwood came fourth with a close up speed of 54.2 k/hr and

then a gap in speeds as Shirley and Donald Morrison had a timing mix up and recorded 24.1 and 24 k/hr.

Aratere Valley fliers Nearo lofts, fared little better in those conditions with Rob on 21.4 k/hr and Neil with 21.3.

Kaiteriteri is bustling with adventure racers this week as leading national and international teams arrive in preparation for the largest expedition adventure racer in the world, GODZone.

The seven-day adventure race will kick off on Saturday in the Nelson Tasman area with the start location kept closely under wraps.

Race Director Warren Bates says the field is the most competitive yet and picking the top five teams from the contingent of the world’s best is not easy.

He rates the team Yealands Family Wines, with ex Seagate navigator Chris Forne, as in with a chance to win.

“If you have Chris Forne in an adventure race and you don’t pick his team to win, then it’s a very bold call. Chris is the world’s best navigator and day or night makes no difference to him so the question is can his teammates keep up with him.

“Local knowledge may go some way to mitigating the sizeable advantages Chris brings to the team but they are definitely there for the win.”

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Blenheim’s James Blakiston in Blast Off finished The Southland Boat driven by Mike Harvey his junior clubman racing career in style. which won the Kaniere Electric Cup.

Records tumble at speed friendly venue Blenheim’s James Blakiston finished his junior racing career with a win and four second placings in two days of races at Lake Kaniere last weekend.

The power boat club, inland from Hokitika, hosted their annual Easter regatta which saw two Rotoiti power boat club members set New Zealand speed records.

Junior clubman driver James, driving "Blast Off", posted a New Zealand record speed of 43.6 mph, only to have it bettered by Nelson’s Lee Merrion at 44.3 mph in his one kilometre timed run to post a new national mark.

In the senior clubman kilo run, 17 year old Patrick Morris of Nelson smashed the New Zealand record with a speed of 50.6 miles per hour, beating the old record of 49.6 mph.

Southland grand national hydroplane driver Mike Harvey broke the 200 kph mark in

setting a South Island record of 129 mph in his timed run in his well-performed boat Aquanaut.

Racing over two days in perfect conditions at Lake Kaniere, James managed a win and four second placings in close racing to mark the end of his junior racing career.

James has improved his times through the season to be very competitive and would love to see more Marlborough drivers out on the water next season.

The Clubmans are a cheap and competitive class with drivers of all ages enjoying great competition alongside the high performing hydroplanes, formula one and other support classes.

Those interested in racing next season or for Rotoiti club details, contact Blenheim’s Joe Blakiston 0274344069.

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