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Poppy Day By Celeste Alexander Today is the Poppy Day Appeal and a number of RSA members and volunteers are out in force collecting donations. Marlborough RSA president Ross Cooke says a huge amount of work has gone on behind the scenes to coordinate Poppy Day and next week’s Anzac Day services. “I can’t speak highly enough of the support that has come in from the wider community, particularly the local schools. “The knowledge these younger generations have of overseas conflicts is really heartening. There’s so much respect shown by the youth for those who paid the supreme price that has enabled society to live in a country with the freedom we have here in New Zealand,” he says. Continued on page 2 Marlborough RSA president Ross Cooke is hoping the community will support the Poppy Day Appeal today.

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Support RSA by donating Continued from page 1 Money raised from the Poppy Day Appeal goes to benefit a ‘broad spectrum’ of veterans in Marlborough, Ross says. “When people think of a veteran they think of someone in their later years when in fact they are service people who have returned or still are giving their service overseas. “The RSA supports veterans that serve in Afghanistan and Iraq through to World War Two survivors, as well as the widows and families that are left behind.” The membership of the

Marlborough RSA branch is currently sitting at around 1100 and increasing every day. “We are always welcoming veterans, their families and the wider public to join, even as associate members. It’s important too that the younger generations are involved as they are the future. “I can see in the not too distant future that it won’t be the RSA running services but instead the wider community, and this is what we encourage. “For me personally it’s encouraging to see the youth attending services and getting

involved.” Ross says one of the ‘greatest thrills’ is when he visits schools before Anzac Day. “I see these students running their own services and showing such a broad knowledge. When I was young it wasn’t talked about to the extent it is today, so to see youth getting involved today and showing emotion towards the RSA and services held is a real thrill,” he says. Today’s Poppy Day will be the 95th held. Since its launch in 1922, Poppy Day has continued to be the longest-running

street appeal in NZ, raising money for the sole purpose of helping past and present service personnel who need it most. • Services listed on page 15.

Cruise ship season ends today By Cathie Bell Picton’s cruise ship season finishes today, and tourism officials say it has been one of the most successful ever. The Radiance of the Seas, the final cruise ship in Picton this season, is due in at 10am today and is scheduled to leave again at 9pm for Sydney. Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston says the cruise ship season has been ‘big’ and next summer’s season will also be big, with about 48 ships scheduled. That includes five from Ovation of the Seas, the largest cruise ship to visit New Zealand which is too big to fit a wharf in Auckland but can berth at Picton’s Waimahara

Wharf. “Cruise ships continue to be a growth area for Marlborough.” Feedback from cruise ship passengers and officials is that Marlborough has ‘achieved success’, she says. “I think Marlborough is performing really well, not just in terms of its capability to receive the ships and berth them, but also with the logistics and proximity in getting people to Picton.” A lot of effort from a lot of people, including volunteers such as the Picton flower ladies who greet passengers on the wharves and the i-site guides who help passengers find their way around, has gone into The largest cruise ship to visit New Zealand, the Ovation of the Seas, has making the season a suc- made three visits to Picton, one of the few ports with a wharf large enough for it to berth at. cess, Tracy says.

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By Celeste Alexander Blenheim woman Harleen Apperley has been writing to her pen pal from Northern Ireland for over 60 years. It’s a friendship that was forged by pen and paper from the age of 12, with plenty of memories shared over the years. Harleen spotted a column in a magazine advertising pen pals and she responded by writing to all three. The only one who wrote back was Gladys Wallace from Coleraine, 55 miles from Belfast. They wrote every three months and being a similar age, their friendship has only grown stronger over the years. “We had similar interests like puzzles and reading and shared regular updates on our families as they grew,” Harleen says. She says letter writing is something not a lot of people do anymore but she relishes receiving her letters from Gladys. “People email and text more nowadays, but I like writing and sending photos. I like getting mail, I always smile when I see a letter

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from her.” Harleen describes the feeling of receiving the letters as ‘special arrivals’. “It’s exciting to see what she has written, especially if she has sent souvenirs over or photos. “Opening the envelope and finding out what’s inside is a thrill.” Although they haven’t met, Harleen says they are good friends. “If I met her in person I would probably cry. “I would be so thrilled to see her as she’s lovely and we shared a lot over the years. “I’m definitely looking forward to many more letters,” she says. In her younger years Harleen says she lived and worked in Kaikoura as the local mail deliverer before moving to Blenheim with her husband and working at a lingerie factory. Gladys is also retired after working as a school teacher for 36 years and helps her husband on the family farm. Today Harleen is retired and living at Aberleigh Village rest home, but still putting her writing skills to good use.

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Blenheim woman Harleen Apperley has been writing to her pen pal in Northern Ireland since she was 12 years old.

than that. The Sun understands it could be two months before a decision is made on the district nurses’ location. Stuart says there seems to be a ‘mismatch’ between the district health board and the district nurses. “Some of the things the district nurses are putting up as problems, I don’t think are, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t problems in the proposal though.” He says the nurses are ‘right to ask the questions’. The Health Hub in Queen Street.

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Air force C-130 Hercules planes are flying low over Marlborough as part of Exercise Skytrain. More than 200 people from the air force and army are at Base Woodbourne, near Blenheim, to take part in the exercise which finishes next Thursday. The tactical low-level flying and aerial drops exercise will use C-130 Hercules aircraft, and there may be low-level flying at night. Detachment Commander for Exercise Skytrain, Squadron Leader Blair Oldershaw, said the exercise was about focusing on aircrew skills and other techniques when flying the C-130.

More to be done: Stuart Smith By Cathie Bell A new plan has been put in front of Blenheim’s district nurses, Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says. Stuart, who has been contacted by constituents unhappy about the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board’s proposal to move district nurses from Wairau Hospital to the Health Hub in Blenheim’s Queen Street, says his understanding is that no decisions have been made yet but that a new plan has been put to the nurses. He says he cannot say more about it

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Tomorrow the inaugural ‘Marlborough Earth Day’ is being held at the A&P Park in Blenheim from 10am - 3pm. There will be a number of businesses exhibiting their products and technologies that are designed to reduce emissions of carbonn and other harmful waste products, as well as speakers. For the kids there will be entertainment including bouncy castles, food and music during the day.

Good season ahead Fish & Game staff are predicting a very strong start to the new game bird season in some parts of both the South and North islands thanks to the wet spring and summer. The season opens on May 6. In some regions, such as Marlborough, the wet spring conditions which extended into summer provided ideal conditions for ducks to breed and raise their ducklings.

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New cellar door Jackson Estate Winery is to open its cellar door next week. This is the first time the winery has had a cellar door, and it was built at the same time as its new pinot noir winery. The new winery has a goal of creating boutique, premium small-batch wines made specifically for wine lovers.

Wine seller loss Stock Exchange NXT-listed winemaker Marlborough Wine Estates, which makes O:Tu and Music Bay wine brands, will only sell $1.3million of bottled wine to Chinese and Hong Kong distributor Great Esprit Limited, despite an agreement for it to take $3million a year. The company is ‘working through the implications’ of this, chairwoman Catherine Ma says.

New cafe offshoot BV Industrial has opened in the Riverlands Industrial estate. The cafe is an offshoot from BV Gourmet on Park Terrace, and is proving popular with the extra staff working in the area’s wineries for vintage.

Asian grocer open BB Foods has opened in Scott Street. The shop specialises in Asian grocery items, and is just down from the corner of Scott and Kinross Streets.

Job adverts up The number of job advertisements in Marlborough grew 3 per cent over the month, according to the latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Jobs Online report.MBIE’s Labour Market Trends Manager Nita Zodgekar says growth this month was spread across all skill levels and occupation groups, and across all regions.

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Wine HQ setting up in CBD By Cathie Bell A shipping container is taking up residence in Bythell Place to host Sauvignon Blanc HQ in Blenheim as part of Wine Marlborough’s ‘16 Days of Sauvignon’. The 16 days build up to International Sauvignon Blanc Day on Friday May 5. Wine Marlborough general manager Marcus Pickens say as Marlborough is the region responsible for putting Sauvignon Blanc on the map, it’s only right it will be the first globally to kick celebrations off for International Sauvignon Blanc Day. Marcus says it’s one of the most important days for the region to celebrate and to remind people just how important Sauvignon Blanc

is for Marlborough. “The goal of 16 Days of Sauvignon and International Sauvignon Blanc Day in Marlborough is to get everyone involved in the celebrations and tell the world how great our region is.” “We make such a unique and distinct style of Sauvignon Blanc here so we as an industry are getting together and celebrating for the entire 16 days with different mini events.” He says wineries, cellar doors, tour operators and businesses have created fantastic events and activities that everyone can get involved in to celebrate the world famous wine that is Marlborough sauvignon blanc. The 16 Days of Sauvignon kicked off

last Wednesday, but the shipping container Sauvignon HQ will be set up next week to act as a base where people can come to for information on what’s happening around the region, as well as some other exciting activities. Marcus says anyone can join in the celebrations and are encouraged to share what they’re up to by using #SauvBlanc on social media. Sauvignon Blanc accounts for around 86% of wine produced in Marlborough, New Zealand and makes up at least 80 per cent of the $1.61 billion of wine exports from New Zealand annually.

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By Cathie Bell Marlborough has provided a good home away from home for the SBS Bank, chief executive Shaun Drylie says. Shaun, who was in Blenheim yesterday, says it felt good to be in Marlborough again, as he was raised here, and returned early in his career to set up a bank branch. Now back in the South Island, based in Invercargill at the SBS Bank’s head office, he says it is familiar ground, with the same people-focussed values that he was used to early in his career. The bank is doing ‘fabu-

lously’ well in Marlborough, Shaun says, with branch manager Greg Stretch and his team doing really great work. “What we’re achieving now is coming back to those values of people. “Some organisations can get too big, and Australian ownership can affect the focus of the organisation from the customer to the shareholder, but for us, the special thing about SBS is that our customers are our shareholders.” That means the profits are returned to communities and people.

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COUNCIL NEWS Marlborough Police honoured

Anzac Day – Field of Remembrance

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett presented awards at the local police medals ceremony this week, including to long-serving Sergeant Mike Porter, who was recognised for his 35 years’ service to the public.

The distinctive clock tower and fountain of Seymour Square form the backdrop for Blenheim’s annual ANZAC Day service. Paid for entirely by public donation, the 16-metre clock tower was erected in remembrance of all of Marlborough’s WW1 casualties. After WW2, a referendum helped determine that the fountain would be built nearby in the square as a memorial to the Marlborough casualties of that war. The Council maintains war memorials throughout the district as a mark of the community's respect for those whose names are carved upon them and to acknowledge the loss to the families of this district. In townships and rural Marlborough, Council works in partnership with the community to care for these memorials. Council is proud to host the Fields of Remembrance project in Marlborough where white crosses of remembrance have been put in place to commemorate our fallen soldiers.

Photo from left, Superintendent Mike Johnson, Sgt Mike Porter and Mayor John Leggett.

ANZAC Day hours and services Marlborough District Council, Blenheim office will be closed on Anzac Day. Kerbside Collection: Rubbish and recycling scheduled to be collected on Anzac Day Tuesday 25 April will be collected on Monday 24 April 2017. Please have your recycling crate and Council rubbish bags placed on the kerb by 7.30am. Transfer Stations Blenheim: The Blenheim Transfer Station will be open between 1.00pm and 4.30pm. Picton: The Picton Transfer Station will be open between 1.00pm and 4.00pm. Havelock: The Havelock Transfer Station will be open between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. Seddon, Wairau Valley and Rai Valley Transfer Stations will be closed.

Marlborough Resource Recovery Centre: The Marlborough Resource Recovery Centre will be open between 1.00pm and 4.30pm. E-Waste: E-Waste will be open between 1.00pm and 4.00pm. Greenfingers Composting: Greenfingers Composting will be open between 1.00pm and 4.30pm. Sports Grounds All Council operated sports grounds in Marlborough will be closed until 1.00pm on Anzac Day. Any enquiries should be directed to Robert Hutchinson, Ph: 03 520 7400. Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 and Aquatic Centre The Marlborough Aquatic Centre will be closed until 1.00pm on Anzac Day. Library Services: The Blenheim and Picton Libraries will be closed on Anzac Day.

Enviroschools reaches 6000 students Council is doing its bit to help nurture the next generation of environmentally literate youngsters through Enviroschools. Marlborough schools lead the way in enviro-education: 90% of our schools and all kindergartens are now involved in the Enviroschools programme, which Council helps to deliver through the work of Council education officer Annie McDonald. That’s the highest take-up of the programme anywhere. Enviroschools is a national programme funded by the Ministry for the Environment to help deliver on one of the themes built into the national education curriculum sustainability. With the programme now in its second decade in Marlborough, Annie McDonald says more than 6,000 Marlborough students now participate thanks to the collaborative approach taken by local schools and

Council’s commitment to promoting environmental literacy in our region. Waste, water, living landscapes, energy and ecological buildings are the main themes of the Enviroschools learning programme delivered here which includes • Waste Education - taking students to the Resource Recovery Centre to learn about waste, recycling, compost and marine pollution. • The Environmental Science programme where Council’s water educator visits schools to help deliver the science/environmental curriculum on healthy waterways, including the ‘blue fish on drains’ project, promoting the need to keep stormwater drains clean and clear. • The Kids’ Edible Garden programme helping school children grow, harvest and prepare vegetables and plant fruit trees. See the Enviroschools page on the Council website.

Community News - Returned Services Association The Returned Services Association provides welfare support, fellowship and social activities for all

exservicemen and their families. For more information, phone (03) 578 5230.

Ageing Positively - telephone scams There are new telephone scams being tried every week. Don’t fall for them. If you don’t know the caller, don’t give them any personal information, even if they claim to be from a legitimate organisation. If you are at all concerned, offer to take their number and call them back. Remember - never give out your PIN

or bank account number to any caller. Don’t get beaten down by aggressive telemarketing calls. Just hang up if you feel at all uncomfortable about a call. If you get a crank call, hang up immediately. If calls continue, contact your telephone company for further advice.

ANZAC Day service locations and times can be found here: http://www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ News-Notices/News/Anzac-Day-ServicesRemember-The-Fallenndcare Trust and the Grovetown community.

Overhanging vegetation Now is a good time to get out the clippers and prune back any branches or vegetation overhanging the footpaths from your property. This is required to keep footpaths safe and accessible for all users, be it the postie, someone with a guide dog or a push chair. If you rent the property, check with the property

manager or owner as to who is responsible. Footpath and overhanging vegetation inspections take place in May, so your early attention may save you being issued a reminder notice. Thanks for looking after our footpath users and keeping Marlborough safe, tidy and accessible.

Temporary Road Closures – Renwick High Street from Inkerman Street to Alma Street, Renwick, will be closed on Tuesday 25 April 2017 from 8.40am to 9.40am for the purpose of the Anzac Day Commemoration Service. An alternative signposted detour route will be available via Inkerman, Havelock and Alma Streets during the closure. Strictly no parking in High Street from Inkerman to Alma Streets from 5.00am to 9.40am. During the period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between

events under the supervision and authority of an officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure. This notice is given pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965. Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

Temporary Road Closures – Anzac Day 2017 On Tuesday 25 April 2017 the following streets will be closed for the Blenheim and Picton Anzac Day Commemorations Services. BLENHEIM From 10.00am to 11.00am. Arthur Street from Queen Street to Seymour Street Seymour Street from Arthur Street to John Street, including the Alfred/Seymour, High/Seymour and Charles/Seymour Street intersections. From 11.00am to 12.30pm High Street from Queen Street to Henry Street Seymour Street from Charles Street to John Street Alfred Street from Henry Street to Market Street Hutcheson Street from Alfred Street to John Street Russell Terrace from Alfred Street (including the Clubs of Marlborough carpark exit into Russell Terrace). Parking will be prohibited and cars will be removed from 6.00am to midday in the following areas: Arthur Street from Queen Street to Seymour Street Seymour Street from Arthur Street to John Street High Street from Henry Street to Queen Street Alfred Street from Henry Street to Market Street including Russell Terrace.

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PICTON From 5.00am to 8.00am. London Quay from Auckland Street to Wellington Street and High Street from London Quay to the intersection of Dublin Street/Waikawa Road/High Street. Parking will be prohibited and cars will be removed from 5.00pm on Monday 24 April to 8.00am on Tuesday 25 April in the following areas: London Quay from Auckland Street to Wellington Street and High Street from outside properties at 1–10 High Street. Free parking will be available in Blenheim at the Alfred Street parking building. The barrier arms will be left open on Anzac Day only. Limited parking will be available on Henry Street and John Street. This notice is hereby given under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974. The wet weather venue for the Blenheim United Memorial Service will be the Main Hall, Marlborough Convention Centre, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street. JOHN LEGGETT MAYOR

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Bags are so hard to open at pakn’save. How about having some wet sponges like they have at New World so its easier to open the bag up. It’s better than licking my fingers to get a hold of the bag to open.

As residents of the Wither Road extension, we would appreciate it if the people walking their dogs along here would kindly bring bags with them to collect your dogs poo. Many thanks.

Annoyed resident Whoever cut down and removed my cacti plants in Bexhill Crescent, they will not give you a ‘high’. Hope they made you ill. Respect people’s property.

The health hub Why would you want to move the district nurse service away from the hospital and into the town centre where there are parking issues and meters to feed. Also if you need any follow up medical care you would then have to go up to the hospital. The cost of setting up the new facility could be better spent on patient health. Where has our democracy gone I think it is very poor that the district nurses have been told not to talk about the move, they are the very people who would know best how this is going to work not some pen pusher that we the voter put there to represent the people of Marlborough. It’s about time you listened to the health consumers. Who are you really looking out for?

Nurses shifting The silliest idea I have ever heard. It’s about time the board got its act together and thought of the public and considered what they want and need or even do a survey to find out.

Poo and other dung Thanks I would like to thank the Civil Defence men who let the Snowden Crescent people know about the stop bank that may breach. MDC get your act together and fix that bank.

I agree Totally agree with “branches of bureaucracy” and suggest Council sack Nelmac and other greedy contractors and do the job themselves. Make better use of our over the top, ever increasing rates!

Answer to bad driving We are breeding such poor drivers because petrol is too cheap and everything is done for cars. Did you notice that there is only one pedestrian crossing between Picton and Kaikoura on state highway 1?

Re: Horse poo There’s a big difference between horse and dog poo... horse being mostly grass and easy to dodge. Where as dog poo is meat etc, stinks to high heaven and is easy to miss until you have stepped in it . .plus there’s more dogs. Next you will be grumbling about the sheep and cows on Wither Hills. Time to get over it.

District Nurses Move Is this a ploy to eventually close our hospital? I think, maybe ... keep them where they belong - in the Wairau Hospital - simple.

Well done! Congratulations and thanks to the Marlborough PHO and all those involved in organising the Rainbow Ramble. Fun family event!

Free WiFi Fast food places, bus companies, coffee shop, motels, hostels all have free wifi for customers, naturally you have to buy something. Yet we taxpayers and ratepayers go to the library to use our free service finding the area overflowing with freebee budget tourists and backpackers. The MDC needs to charge like overseas for this warm, dry, comfortable use as long as they like service, letting those who have already paid use the facility.

Dog owners don’t all pick up after their pets. I often walk off the concrete track along the Taylor river and always end up with some under my boots. At least horse poo can easily be seen and avoided. The whole country is covered with cow pats, sheep, horse, dog and cat dung and people moan about a few freedom campers!

Parking at stadium I wouldn’t take my car to the stadium if it’s to use the treadmill. I’d rather walk there and back and save on petrol, gym fees, parking fees and everybody else’s airways and environment.

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A difficult job well done Thank you Leo and Diago for going the extra mile and hours. With my difficult and short notice move when others had let me down. Thank you to your families too, for allowing you to work the long hours needed.

Keep a lookout SPCA The puppy in Warwick St left alone and left to roam? No fencing for it. Hope it doesn’t get bowled.

Caregivers I am all for them getting a pay rise, but what about the cleaners. We are at the bottom, if it wasn’t for us your hospitals and rest homes would be closed down. Plus hotels, motels and pubs, I could go on. We need a pay rise as well. We work hard every day like everyone else.

Re: Bad Driving Have you considered that driver cannot see you or your poo sniffing mutt? Perhaps you could wear bright flashing hazard lights to alert the public to your presence, instead of the newspaper? Or maybe find a hobby. Jeez.

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$15 million for alternate route that is required urgently to ensure that the state highway corridor can deliver the objectives of the RLTP and ensure safety and economic outcomes for other regions across the South Island’. Committee chairman Terry Sloan says he expects it to be approved. “It is not really a lot when you look at what’s going to be spent to rebuild State Highway 1, that’s $2 billion so this is not a big figure in the scheme of things.” Terry has been elected chairman of the umbrella group of South Island councils’ transport committees that has been formed to give

the South Island a stronger voice on traffic issues. He says the group was formed last year, and is supported by all South Island councils. “We had a lot of concerns prior to the earthquake about the resilience of State Highway One between Picton and Christchurch, and last November’s event has really highlighted what we were talking about.” The group says South Island regional economies and communities are interconnected, with critical freight and visitor journeys crossing regions, and extending along and

across the South Island, and connecting to both Stewart Island and the North Island. “The South Island has a relatively small and dispersed population of around one million, and its small communities are often at a significant distance from main centres, and depend on the products transported to their locality every day, as well as the ability to move products to be processed, distributed and exported. “This makes the resilience of transport linkages between South Island communities of critical importance.”

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Back to hometown for album launch By Cathie Bell Country music duo NeillyRich are coming back to Blenheim to launch their new album in New Zealand. The Australian-based duo, made up of Marlburian Matthew McNeilly and his wife Amelia Richards, have made an album, Here Now Forever, which they describe as having a ‘modern feel with an old soul’. “It is a country album at heart that dabbles in the blues, rock and pop. It really has something for everyone,” they say. “No two songs on the record are similar.” The album was two years in the making from writing the first song to wrapping up recording and mastering with both McNeilly and Richards writing all songs on the record with a fantas-

tic collection of talent including Kirsty Lee Akers, Troy Kemp, Jeremy Barnes, Drew McAlister and Matt Scullion. The launch will take place on Friday May 5 at The Yard Bar, and things kick off from 9.30pm. NeillyRich formed after the pair met at the CMAA Academy of Country Music together in Tamworth. That academy experience had influenced their album and career to this point, Matthew says. “When you’re in a two-week intensive environment with some of the most respected musicians and writers, I definitely think that not only influenced our decision to become a duo, but inspired,” he says. “After we graduated we knew it was now just a matter of going out there and giving it our all.”

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By Cathie Bell Marlborough’s regional transport committee is tomorrow likely to sign off a $15 million roading increase to help keep the alternative route south open over winter. The committee meets tomorrow morning to approve an urgent variation to the Regional Land Transport Plan, which is being done without usual public consultation as there is ‘a strong need to deliver the improvements as quickly as possible’ and the proposed improvements are ‘of national significance’. Consultation would ‘delay action

Friday April 21, 2017

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5 MINUTES WITH: Victoria White Wellness Station Founder

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W h a t ’s y o u r m o s t annoying habit? Does anyone actually answer this one?! Maybe being “Mum” to all my friends... One of my best holidays was... I’m lucky enough to have done lots of travel and have loads of memorable holidays, but hiking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal would have to be a highlight. What ’s your fondest childhood memory? Growing up down the Marlborough Sounds - Penzance Picnic Day and Te Towaka sports days.

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What’s your favourite meal? I can’t go past a good laksa, although I’m a massive foodie, and love trying new recipes and restaurants. My guilty TV pleasure is .....

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Developing a fear that I wouldn’t be able to overcome.

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How do you want to be remembered? As someone who is passionate about wellbeing, loves people and to hopefully make a positive difference. Who would you love to share a meal with and why? A total cop out, but probably Beyonce and Jay Z. The why is self-explanatory! What is the one thing people don’t know about you? I am a specialist Pelvic Health physiotherapist, Pilates & Yoga instructor and have recently opened a Wellness Station studio in Scott Street.

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Frost alert

Kelvin Watson, co-ordinator for the Ulysses Marlborough Branch is hoping tomorrow’s Rescue Ride will be another success.

Rescue ride to roar into town By Celeste Alexander Tomorrow a convoy of motorcycles will ride into Blenheim as part of the annual Rescue Ride held by the Ulysses Club Marlborough branch. This event is held to support a charitable organisation by raising money, and this year the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust will benefit. Club co-ordinator Kelvin Watson says he is hoping with the good weather forecast that other motorcycle riders will join in. “The forecast is looking good. In the past on nice days we have had around 100 bikes take part, so I would love to see that number or even more this year. “This ride is open to anyone with a road registered bike, so come along and help us to support this worthwhile organisation.” All riders are to meet at Havelock Marina carpark at 11.30am before departing at noon.

The ride will go through to Blenheim before finishing at the Seymour Street carpark behind the AA building. There, a barbecue will be operated for a gold coin donation, a coffee cart will be serving up hot beverages and club members will be selling Rescue Ride badges. “The badges cost $10 each and we have 91 to sell. “Proceeds from the badges, the barbecue and any other donations that we might receive on the day all goes to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust,” Kelvin says. The club itself also puts in a donation. The money will be presented to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust next weekend when club members ride to Nelson for the trust’s Open Day. The annual Rescue Ride has in the past has also benefited St John and the Life Flight Trust.

Some areas have already had a few light frosts and as the days shorten there will soon be more frosts arriving. Last week I sprayed all my cold sensitive plants with Vaporgard and moved some of the frost tender plants that are in containers to more protected areas such as next to buildings and into glasshouses. Vaporgard is an easy-to-use first line of protection against frost damage, protecting down to minus 3 degrees according to the manufacturer. Very simple to use, mix Vaporgard at15 mls per litre of warm water and then spray over plants for good coverage. In cold weather place your bottle of Vaporgard into a jug of hot water for about 5 minutes to assist in making the fluid easier to pour. Vaporgard is naturally made from pine resin and it provides a long lasting (2-3 months, longer in winter) film over the foliage which can protect down to 3 degrees C. New growth requires further applications but as there is very little growth through winter, this is not needed till the spring. Note; for the full protection that Vaporgard can give against frost and chill damage it takes about 3 days to come into effect. (see below in regards to UV protection) Putting on frost cloth and taking it off is a chore and more often or not, one either forgets or you get caught out. VaporGard overcomes these problems and becomes an all winter, first line of defense against the chills. In areas where you have harder frosts than 3 you will still need the extra protection such as the traditional frost cloth (Good quality frost cloth protects down to 5), combine the two together and you will have increased your protection. Note, several frosts in a row will result in damage still as the plants cells do not have time to heal before been frozen again. The foliage damaged will turn black. Do not remove as it protects good foliage lower down. As Vaporgard puts a film over the foliage that is sprayed it is best applied on a sunny

day in direct sun light to set the film. The surface will be tacky until the film sets. Vaporgard has a multitude of uses, it can be used to great advantage when transplanting seedlings and moving established plants. Vaporgard reduces moisture loss though the foliage and thus reduces transplant stress or shock. This factor can be used to great advantage in summer on your container plants when they start to suffer through drying out. Just spray the plants and they will require far less watering. In a glasshouse, or on very hot days in summer, plants such as tomatoes and cubits can droop during the day. At that time they have stopped growing. Just spray with the product to reduce this problem. This how Vaporgard gives you frost protection: Vaporgard develops a polymerised skin over each spray-droplet which filters out UVA and UVB. Providing a sunscreen for the chlorophyll, which is normally under attack by UV light. This results in a darker green colour of the foliage within a few days of application. The protected chlorophyll makes the leaf a more efficient food factory producing more carbohydrates, especially glycol; giving stress protection from moisture loss and extra fuel for better growth and faster maturity. Glycol is a anti-freeze chemical, so the plant produces its own frost protection. The film also offers some protection against a few fungus diseases. If you have smaller bugs on a plant when you spray with Vaporgard you will likely kill them as they are caught in the sticky film. I have suggested that for keeping Buxus free of the disease that damages the plants and can kill your hedge etc. Spraying the foliage of Buxus with Vaporgard means that moisture cannot sit on the leaf which prevents the disease establishing.

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Mini convoy drives through town By Cathie Bell Sixty Mini cars drove through the district as part of the fifth Pork Pie Charity Run, raising money for KidsCan. The cars came off the Interislander ferry on Sunday and finished up in Invercargill yesterday. Event creators and organisers Murray and Annie Hemsley say the Pork Pie Charity Run has become an iconic and popular event for mini enthusiasts in New Zealand and internationally, with 60 minis and 125 people hitting the roads to drive from Kaitaia to Invercargill over Easter weekend. This year’s event was the fifth Pork Pie Charity Run since 2009 with the events raising a total of $660,000 to date for charity partners. KidsCan is the charity partner for the second consecutive event which raised more than $200,000 in 2015. The aim is to raise at least the same amount in 2017 as the passionate teams continue their efforts around the country and gear up for the run. The Pork Pie Charity Run is a nod to one of New Zealand’s classic movies, Goodbye Pork Pie, which recently inspired a remake released this year to pay homage to the original film (released in 1981). The motto for the run is based on a love of the film, to have lots of fun, and a passion to raise funds – the “three Fs” as Murray and Annie say. The trip takes six days and covers over 2,500kms through the country’s biggest cities and smallest towns. KidsCan was set up almost twelve years ago and supports the education of thousands of disadvantaged New Zealand children in 621 decile 1-4 schools nationwide. The latest figures indicate there are 295,000 (more than 1 in 4) Kiwi kids living in hardship. KidsCan’s CEO and Founder Julie Chapman says KidsCan is ‘excited’ to be involved in the Pork Pie Charity Run again in 2017. “We are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a fun and memorable six days on the road. The run covers the length of New Zealand and travels to areas where many of the schools we support are located which makes it even more relevant for us.”

The minis drive off the ferry into Picton.

The minis line up on the Interislander ferry.

Making safer speeds permanent on the Picton to Christchurch alternate route Following extensive damage to State Highway 1 from the November 2016 earthquake, travellers between Picton and Christchurch have had to use an alternate route. The journey goes up the Wairau Valley from Blenheim, through St Arnaud, Murchison, over the Lewis Pass, through Hanmer Springs and on to Waipara where it re-joins SH1. It’s a scenic drive, but never intended for the volume of traffic it now carries. To keep people using the road and the communities living along the route safe, the NZ Transport Agency introduced emergency lower speed limits to critical sections as part of a wideranging package of safety measures to manage the risks associated with the increase in traffic.

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While legislation sets a six month maximum on these emergency limits, the task of repairing SH1 will exceed that time frame. For safety’s sake, we need to make those speed limits permanent. You’re welcome to give us your feedback on these changes. They affect several parts of SH63, SH6, SH65, SH7. We are also consulting on a section of the Lower Buller Gorge road on SH6, not included in the current emergency rule. While the proposed speed limits being consulted on will be permanent if implemented, we will continue to monitor the route once SH1 is restored, and if required, review speed limits again. You can find out more and make a submission at www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/PictonChristchurch-alternate-route-speed-limits Submissions close 5pm, Wednesday 3 May 2017.

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Trusted in Marlborough Marlboroughfor forgenerations generations Trusted by

Sowman’s - a proud history Established in 1869 by Alfred Sowman, and trading as Sowman and Sons, Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors has been part of the Marlborough community for over 145 years. There are few businesses in Marlborough still in existence after such a period of time, but this one is at the forefront of the industry. Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors pride themselves on their professional, consistent standards and high level of service, empathy and attention to detail. Originally operating from a large two-story workshop, the caskets were made by hand. In 1983, monumental masons Hoar and Sons was purchased and moved next door. The old building was demolished in 1983 to enable extra parking space, and the Mayfield Chapel was then built. Sowman’s, being the pioneers in modern cremation facilities, provided the first cremation service in Marlborough. Adding to the on-site facilities, the original Sowman family home was extensively refurbished and aptly-named the ‘Sowman Lounge’, for after-service refreshments and gatherings where many memories have been, and will continue to be, shared. This venue is also utilised by local groups/clubs for meetings. The business is located close to the CBD and has ample on-site parking. Also on site is Sowman Monumental, meaning they are able to provide all monumental work locally onsite, and all Marlborough cemeteries are able to be serviced, along with arranging out-of-town memorials and refurbishments. The reputation of this long-

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standing Marlborough firm comes from experienced funeral directors and support staff who are passionate, dedicated, friendly, and above all, professional. They ensure families can have peace of mind at a very difficult time. Nothing is too much, they will make sure it happens. Sowman’s are the only registered monumental masons in Marlborough. Having their monumental division onsite also is invaluable, and families can see the progress being made to their loved one’s memorial. Any shape of memorial stone can be sourced from their supplier, and the design and engraving are completed onsite by competent, experienced staff. You can depend on our professionalism and long experience to assist you with all of the arrangements to ensure a service flows smoothly – which can include as much or as little as a family wants. A funeral prearrangement takes stress away from families at a time they can be focussing on a fitting farewell for their loved one. Vital genealogical information required for a death certificate is often unknown by families, so having the details pre-recorded is helpful. If possible, setting aside funds in an FDANZ Funeral Trust is another way of relieving families from possible financial stress. We can assist in applying for funeral grants from WINZ and ACC.

Jenny Andrews, Alistair Sowman, Thelma Sowman, Barry Holmwood, Alastair Hebberd, Terry Ryan and Donna Wahrlich.

Band Rotunda in Market Place.

The Sowman Fountain, Taylor River.

Community sponsorship ‘Serving the community’ has long been a focus of Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors. Sowman’s generosity to the Marlborough community continues with some past donations being: restoration of various Marlborough war memorials in the lead-up to ANZAC Day’s historic 100 year centenary – the first of these was at Torea Bay where the plaques were removed, resurfaced, and all the names reinscribed under the guidance of Veteran and Sounds resident, Alastair MacKenzie. The same work was carried out on the Renwick war memorial which too was

missing names. Also restored were the war monuments at Grovetown and Seddon, with the latter receiving a new plaque. Of significance is the ‘Marlborough Memorial Wall’ outside the Clubs of Marlborough which was unveiled last November. This is another example of the generosity of Sowman’s to the Marlborough community. Aside from the war memorials, also donated are the plaques for the ongoing and evolving Taylor River Writers’ Walk, the soldier at Fairhall Cemetery, sponsorship for the water fountain in the Taylor River

by the riverside amphitheatre, the bird bath at Wairau Hospital, the glass backdrop in the main entrance foyer, and restoration work on the Band Rotunda in Market Place to name a few. All of the materials (including substantial amounts of granite) and labour were donated by Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors. Another ongoing and generous donation is the provision of a photocopier for the use of Greypower Marlborough. For those who are financial members of Greypower, Sowman’s offer a discount on both funeral and memorial costs.

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Trusted in Marlborough Marlboroughfor forgenerations generations Trusted by Returning to the Sowman family-named business Alistair Sowman worked for the family business 30 years ago. Now he is back, joined by his wife Thelma.

Alistair and Thelma Sowman.

Alistair started working at Geoffrey T Sowman’s for his parents at age 18. “It’s sort of turning back the clock, as it were”. Thelma describes it as “like coming home”. After retiring last year as Mayor of Marlborough, Alistair decided to return to the funeral industry. “I’ve always had a passion for it”. “Like many of the staff (several who were born here), they have a long association with the Marlborough community. “There have been changes” he says. “Cremations are now predominant. In the early days, the majority of funerals were in churches, now they’re in chapels or other venues. There is a greater use of celebrants now. Funerals used to be very traditional, run by the book; now they’re a lot more diverse”. Thelma says services are more relaxed, with people’s memories coming to the fore. “They are much more a celebration of the person’s life now”. Alistair says the funeral business is all about people and empathy. “I certainly got good lessons from my parents when I started. It’s about listening and understanding people’s needs”.

The tastefully-redecorated Mayfield Chapel has the facilities of webcasting, multimedia and a full sound system. Also available is a ‘hearing loop’ which assists those with loss of hearing. The Chapel, family room and arrangement offices offer a “really warm, inviting and calm environment” manager Barry Holmwood says. “The community is welcome to visit us, have a chat and a look around. We have coffee and tea facilities if people wish to call in – we are a friendly team here”. The facilities are surrounded by established gardens. The adjacent catering facility, the Sowman Lounge, is accessed via a peaceful and tranquil walk through a planted pathway including roses, ferneries and a magnificent Elm tree, where birds flitter about and their dulcet chirping can be heard. Sowman’s staff have suffered personal loss also and endured the same emotions. They walk the journey with families to create a farewell service that will befit the departed loved one and will work towards leaving only good memories of a sad time.

Facilities upgraded Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors carried out a revamp of its facilities recently to create a ‘refreshed’ look throughout. The Mayfield Chapel, which seats up to 160, has the facilities of webcasting, multimedia displays and full sound system. New carpet, drapes and paint has given the space a really ‘warm, inviting and calm feel’, manager/funeral director Barry Holmwood says. “This has also been carried through the adjacent family room and arrangement offices, creating very relaxing environment. The Mayfield Chapel.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 21 Beachcomber Cruises Picton Kids go free these April school holidays. A great opportunity for the kids to get out and explore Queen Charlotte Sounds these school holidays. Cruises depart at 8am, 9am and 1:30pm daily. Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm, Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day! 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@ golf.co.nz. The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868. Heritage and Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283. Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm. Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Ph 577 6784 or www. marlboroughartsociety.com. Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Fran Maguire Pottery – Exhibition extended due to popular demand. New Exhibition Fads and Frills, Junior fashion 1900-1960. Phone: 578-1712. Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street. Ph 021 1201717 or 021 2542489 or info@detourgallery. co.nz. New exhibition on now, The Dozen, it is the best show we have created, so far. Above the Long White Cloud: Whites Aviation Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner Alfred and Seymour St, 10.30-4.30pm. On daily until May 7.

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Black & White Exhibition Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner Alfred and Seymour St, 10.30-4.30pm. On daily until May 7.

Saturday 22

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Heavens Above Spiritual & Health Expo The Alzheimer’s Building, 8 Wither Rd, 9.30am- 5pm. Free admission, a fun family day.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, SundayThomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Belly Dancing Performance Spiritual and Health Expo, 8 Wither Road, 1–2pm. Live belly dance performance followed by a mini lesson.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon and Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We welcome new members of all ages. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

Johnny’s Journey Kids Book Launch Family fun morning out, 10am-midday at the Vines Village Cafe at 193 Rapaura Road. Come meet and chat with the talented local illustrator Jeremy McCormick and author Jared Bullen who have created a fabulous kids book. Ulysses Club Rescue Ride Meet at Havelock Domain, 11.30am for a 12pm departure, arrive at 12.30 at the car park behind the AA where there will be a sausage sizzle and coffee cart, gold coin donation. Open to anyone riding a road worthy bike. Show your support, come along, make a donation. Marlborough Earth Day Party Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, cnr Maxwell and Alabama Rds. Come along to the party, enjoy some healthy food/ drink and entertainment and learn what you can do to save the world on Earth Day 2017. Salsa Groove Marlborough 8pm, Harlequins Rugby Clubrooms, Lansdowne Park. Entry $5. BYO. Join us on the dance floor for a fun entertaining evening of Latin dancing and music. Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, ChaCha, Zouk, Kizomba, Rueda & Follow-Me dances. Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go. Ph Dale 5784427. Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice. Contact Alison 5785109. Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 10am Saturday and Sunday, 10am. 5km Taylor River Fun Run Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the ampitheatre, corner of High and Symonds Streets, 8am every Saturday. To register anyone of any age go to www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Kerry Eagar.

Sunday 23 Marlborough Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, nine til noon at the A&P Showgrounds. Grab yourself a delicious brunch, lots on offer.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street. Ph John 5779789. Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2. Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission. Kapa haka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm. All welcome.

Picton Rail and Sail The Foreshore Picton, 20c per ride, 10am4pm, weather permitting.

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Ulysses Club Ride Forresters Cafe (just past Rai Valley) for lunch. Everyone welcome.

Monday April 24

Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3). Cash only. Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome. Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf.co.nz. Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday and Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@ gmail.com. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Ph Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

ANZAC day Services Ward - 2pm at the Ward War Memorial Hall.

Tuesday April 25 Picton - 6am at the Soldiers War Memorial at the foreshore. Seddon - 6.30am at the Awatere Memorial Hall. Renwick - 9am at the War Memorial. Spring Creek - 9.30am at the Spring Creek Hall. Havelock - 10am at the town hall. Rai Valley - 11am at the War Memorial. Kaikoura - 11am at the Memorial Hall. Blenheim - 11am at the War Memorial Clock Tower. Marlborough Sounds - 11am at the Sounds Soldiers Memorial.

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industry. “Within the team there are two full time sales representatives who service the trades industries as well as a hands on mechanic who has extensive experience. “It’s all part of the personal service we give to our customers. “This knowledge is hugely beneficial, particularly if a car has failed a Warrant of Fitness and needs a new part. Often we can identify the part required and supply a new one,” Mark says. Mark himself has been with the store for 11 years, having worked in all areas of the business before taking on the branch manager role. “Other staff members have also been with the store for long periods of time and we have both men and women aged 18-63, so a good range of experience and skills within the team,” he says. Call in to your Repco Blenheim store tomorrow, meet the team and find out why it’s number one in auto parts. Repco has over 90 years of motoring ‘Know How’ supplying parts, accessories and advice to New Zealand drivers and motoring professionals. With 87 stores nationwide and access to over 450,000 parts, Repco are New Zealand’s largest supplier of quality automotive parts.

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ANZAC Day services A wreath-laying service to mark Anzac Day will be held at the War Memorial Clock Tower in Seymour Square on Tuesday, 25 April. Veterans and the families of those who fought in past conflicts will be joined by personnel from RNZAF Base Woodbourne in the parade through the town’s streets to Seymour Square. At 11.00 am, Marlborough Mayor John Leggett will open the Anzac Day service. This year, addresses will be given by RAAF Squadron Leader Marcus Watson from the Australian High Commission and RAF Master Air Crewman Andrew Burrows from the British High Commission. Marlborough Boys’ College students, brothers Justin and Harrison Cook, will lead the singing. Ble n h ei m’s c e nt r a l streets will be closed from 10.00am for one hour while the area around the War Memorial from High Street through to Alfred Street will not re-open until noon. Earlier in the day, the Mayor will attend the Anzac Day services at the

Awatere Memorial Hall in Seddon and at Renwick while Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan will be at the Dawn Parade in Picton. The Mayor will also attend a service to be held in Ward the day before Anzac Day, at 2.00pm on Monday 24 April. In Picton the service will be held at 6.00am at the War Memorial and street closures will include London Quay (from Auckland Street to Wellington Street) and High Street (from London Quay to the intersection of Dublin Street/Waikawa Road/ High Street) from 5.00am to 8.00am. In Renwick, the main road along High Street, from Inkerman Street to Alma Street, will be closed from 8.40am to 9.40am so a service can be held at the War Memorial at 9.00am. Traffic will be diverted to an alternative route. The wet weather venue for the Blenheim United Memorial Service will be the Main Hall, Marlborough Convention Centre, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

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Warren farewells wine industry By Celeste Alexander Yealands Wines will give a fond farewell to one of its staff next week who is retiring from the industry after 44 years. Warren Cairns will celebrate his 65th birthday next Tuesday and will be winding down from his final grape harvest before finishing up at the end of this month. He says it will be sad to say goodbye to his workmates and leave a company he has a lot of respect for. “I will miss the daily contact with the staff and the atmosphere. “Everyone is bloody good to work with here. “When I first started out in this industry, it was driven by passion. People wanted the best grapes in the best condition and they were really passionate about what they did. “I remember someone saying to me that the wine industry would be run by

The Marlborough Youth Trust held an ‘inflatable day’ for children in the Seddon Domain yesterday, which was hugely enjoyed by Awatere children on their school holidays.

Indicating on roundabouts By Cathie Bell People indicating the wrong way at roundabouts have driven driving instructor Mike McCann to stop still at intersections to make sure the way is clear before he drives home. He says it is ‘annoying’ how many people indicate they are turning left at a roundabout and then drive straight ahead. “It is so frustrating.” People need to indicate correctly at roundabouts, Mike says. “Maxwell and Alabama Roads’ intersection is my last roundabout going home. I sit there now… People come racing up to the roundabout, indicate they are turning left and then go straight ahead.” It is not just a Marlborough problem, he says, even though Marlborough has lots of

roundabouts. In work in other parts of the country, he has seen equally bad indicating at intersections. Another bugbear of his is the habit of people to drive through intersections marked with stop signs. “We may as well not have stop signs on the roads, people go straight through.” Stop signs mean stop, not ‘roll through’, Mike says. It’s a practice that learner drivers are failed on their test for doing, even though there are many examples of licenced drivers not stopping at stop signs, he says. “We have a terrible driving record, us Kiwis. “We are very aggressive behind the wheel.”

accountants one day and he was right. But coming to Yealands four years ago I felt I was going back to that same passion and vision that the industry pioneers had... it was completing the cycle for me really,” he laughs. As he speaks of the ‘pioneers’ he mentions names like John Marris, Max Gifford, Lawrence MacDonald and Errol Hadfield who he had worked with over the years. “That’s just a few... I could list many of them and go on for ever,” he laughs. It was in 1973 that Warren began his career with Brancott Estate planting vines, first as a casual then working up to foreman and later a vineyard manager. Before that he had been working for his father in his teenage years, who opened a cordial factory called Cairns & Sons, then later Cairns Cordial. This factory was located on the corner of McCartney and Redwood

Streets in Blenheim, then later sold and become Alpine. After leaving school Warren took a job as a tyre fitter but realising that he wasn’t going to progress through job promotion. His father saw an advertisement looking for vineyard workers. “It all pretty much started there.” Warren stayed with Brancott Estate for 41 years before a restructuring saw him out of a job. With only a few years left until retirement he spoke with Yealands vineyard manager Gareth Goodsir and was offered a position immediately. “I’ve enjoyed being back in the vineyard, hands on and getting dirty. There’s less stress and the team here is great to work with. “But I am looking forward to spending more time with family and hopefully some more fishing,” he grins.

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BLUNT, Walter Raymond (Ray): Passed away peacefully with family at his side, at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, on Tuesday April 18 2017. In his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth, loved father of Kevin (deceased), Shirley, Dorothy and Jan. Loved Grandad of his grandchildren, great grandchildren and greatgreat grandchild. Special thanks to the staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village for their love and care over the years. Messages may be sent to the Blunt Family, P O Box 16-021, Christchurch 8441. At Ray’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

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When a sporting fashion statement means so much Here are the two sporting winners from the past week. Angela Akins and BNZ. Angela is the fiancé of the new Masters golf champion Sergio Garcia. Not only is she set to marry a man who ripped off the chokers chain that had been around his neck for almost 15 years after he won his first major in 73 attempts, she seems to have won the world over with her charm, wit and good looks. Not since Duchess Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton, has a woman endeared herself to so many people so quickly. BNZ wins by Sonny Bill Williams trying his darndest not to give them any publicity at all.

The polarising part-time All Black, rugby league player, model and mediocre boxer taped over the BNZ logo on his Blues jersey collar in his return to rugby last week. Turns out his faith is against the advertising of banks and finance companies for gain. Of course, by doing this BNZ has gained more exposure than they could have dreamed of. Who even knew the bank sponsored the collar on the jerseys? I know I didn’t. Speaking of fashion statements, isn’t it ironic that Sergio has earned millions of dollars from golf over the years but the thing he’ll be most recognised with now is a $200 green jacket which is ghastly to look at but sought after and

revered by golfers all over the globe. Everyone has that one jacket in their closet which goes with nothing and therefore goes with everything. That’s the cool thing about tradition, it makes people desire things they otherwise wouldn’t normally bother with. Look at the Ashes cricket urn. It’s all of 15cm tall and looks ridiculous held aloft yet grown men want it so badly. The Indy 500 trophy has men’s faces on it. The NRL trophy is two grown men embracing. The weird and wonderful part of tradition in sport is kept alive with things like the green jacket.

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The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a run on the Link Pathway from Havelock tomorrow. Organisers ask for people to meet at 1.45pm ready for 2pm start on the marina side of Havelock Hotel by the grassed area. Children’s run will be catered for, and runners can bring a plate to share with others at afternoon tea/coffee at the conclusion of the run/walk. A car Pool is leaving the clubrooms at the corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets at 1pm sharp.

School playground funding The Marlborough District council is to consider increasing its contribution to fund school playgrounds. The council’s assets and services committee is to consider a recommendation to increase its funding contribution to provide up to 50 per cent funding of capital costs up to a maximum of $40,000. The funding policy was last updated in 1997.

Pre-season health workshops Sport Tasman will be holding a Preseason Health Workshop Series during May. These will be on May 10, 17 and 24 focusing on everything from sports strapping, sideline first aid with the Red Cross and self massage and injury prevention.To register contact Sport Tasman’s Terri Willcocks on 03 577 8855 ext 3.

Woodbine-Ladd (No. 4) just fails to get up and win in last years Kevin Meyers Specs maiden race at Waterlea.

Double threat for Marlborough Cup New Plymouth horse trainer Rob Patterson will have a double threat for the Marlborough Cup. Not only will he bring defending champion King Nero to the two-day meeting at Waterlea Racecourse on April 28 and April 30, he will also bring Woodbine Ladd, who Rob thinks may be the better chance. The four-year-old brown gelding has one win from 11 starts but has been ultra consistent finishing no worse than fourth in all but one of his starts. Equally, seven-year-old King Nero loves the Blenheim track and is a proven performer at this level in all conditions throughout his 48-start career.

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“We’re hopeful that King Nero will give a good showing but to be honest (Woodbine Ladd) is travelling better at the moment.”

Rob has spent a lifetime in the racing game after his father was a trainer and jockey in the deep south. He’s spent the past 20 years training thoroughbreds, first in partnership with Kevin Gray. Rob has won a Group 3 race with a mare called Choice and had more group success with a horse called Legs. Rob, who has been training solo for the past decade, says once racing is in your blood it’s impossible to escape. “It’s a sure sign you’re headed for a life of poverty,” he jokes. “It’s a great lifestyle and the best job in the world.” Early morning starts with a team

that varies in size between 10 and 16 is what keeps Rob passionate. “Every horse has a different personality and you have to figure out how to get the best out of each one. “It’s true what they say though, you never know how good a horse is until you take him to the races.” Rob says anyone who’s considering a day at the races or getting involved in the industry for the first time, should be prepared for a lot of fun. Backing a winner or being an owner and tasting success is better than sex... it’s a heck of an adrenaline rush to watch your horse win.” Next Friday’s first day will start at 2pm while racing will begin on Sunday at 11.45am.

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