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Off to Japan

By Cathie Bell The students going to Japan in July as part of the Marlborough sister-city education exchange are working hard to raise the money to pay for their trip. Olive Smith, Rosa McClelland, Hannah Phibbs, and Niav Darry and their teacher are going to Blenheim’s sister cities in Japan, Tendo and Otari, as part of the annual student exchange in July. They have been drumming up sponsorship across the district and are holding a quiz night next month. Continued on page 2 Olive Smith, Rosa McClelland, Hannah Phibbs, and Niav Darry at the Japanese garden in Harling Park.

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Niav Darry, Hannah Phibbs, Rosa McClelland, and Olive Smith are off to Japan.

Japanese exchange students Continued from page 1 The student exchanges with Japan have been going for nearly 30 years. Marlborough has two sister-city relationships with Japan, one with Tendo City, in Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture which was signed in 1989, and one with Otari Village, in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, signed in 1991. Tendo is a city of about 65,000 people and is an agricultural service centre for the growing of fruit including cherries, plus has a wide variety of manufacturing industries. Its economic base and landscape are similar to that of Marlborough. Otari is a small town of about 5000 people located in the Japanese Alps, and is home to an Outward Bound School, which was the basis for the sister city relationship. Every year, students with an accompanying adult, usually a teacher, from Tendo’s

junior high schools visit Marlborough in March. A reciprocal visit by four Marlborough students and accompanying teacher visit Tendo in July. This is now an established educational exchange with great support from all Marlborough colleges. The sister-city relationship with Japan led to the building of the Japanese-style garden in Harling Park in Witherlea, which was initiated and designed by an architect from Tendo. The council says that over the years generous gifts of money from Tendo helped to fund the building of the garden, and when it was opened in 2005, a delegation of 30 people came from Tendo for the occasion. The students say they are excited to be going to Japan, and are looking forward to the trip in July.

Olive says she really loves the culture, the food, and the vibe of Japan. “It is completely different to New Zealand.” Hannah says she is looking forward to experiencing a different culture firsthand. Rosa says she is quite interested in the art and the language of Japan. Niav says the art and culture of Japan attracted her, and she is looking forward to being able to use the language. The students and their teacher leave on July 6 and return on July 24. They are holding a fundraising dinner on Sunday May 7, and tickets are still available for anyone who would like to attend and support the students. Organisers need final numbers by Friday May 5. To attend the dinner, contact Dodsons Street Beer Garden.

Grape marc project underway By Cathie Bell Peter Yealands’ Flaxbourne grape marc project is taking in waste from around the district, with interim approval from the Marlborough District Council, despite pending court action between them. The Flaxbourne site is taking almost all the white grape marc produced in Marlborough and storing it for future use as

fertiliser or stock feed. Peter confirmed yesterday it is operating with council approval, although its resource consent is yet to be signed off because of geotechnical engineering arrangements. “It’s a world-first operation.” He says a lot of work has gone in to make sure the Flaxbourne operation works well and there are no discharge issues. Earlier this week, Peter and his

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son Aaron’s company Growco appeared in court, charged with breaching the Resource Management Act and have been remanded until June. The charges relate to incidents by the Wither Hills in May last year where grape marc and leachate from the marc were put on land, with the potential to enter water, without consents for discharges.

While grape marc and its leachate can make fertiliser, it can cause damage if it is too strong. John Sowman and Babich Wines, which have been charged by the council with similar breaches in the Waihopai Valley, have been remanded until next May. Michael Gifford, on similar breaches in Redwood Pass, is expected to appear in court in June.

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‘One of best’ RSA says

By Celeste Alexander Another Anzac Remembrance Day in Marlborough has come and gone which saw a huge collaboration between the community and the local branch of the Returned Services’ Association (RSA). Not only were the crowds some of the largest seen but the community support has been ‘outstanding’, Marlborough RSA president Ross Cooke says. Ross and his executive committee are in the final throes of counting the Poppy Day donations and already he says it’s ‘up there with one of the best’. “We are still counting but it’s looking really good. This has been through the achonowledgement and support that we have had from the wider community.” Poppy boxes, collection buckets, volunteer stands and other forms of donations were scattered about the region, with all funds raised staying in Marlborough for the welfare of veterans, widows, serving personel and their families. “The growing support that has been given this year is amazing. We have had so many people and businesses come to the fore wanting to help. “I would also like to mention the team I have within the RSA that has been doing all the ground work. It basically feels like an infantry company with so many people under me that I can rely on to bring it all together,” Ross says. “In particular Chris Bamber who I refer to as my company sergeant major. “She is one person who puts in the hard yards when it comes to the schools, checking the memorial roll and making sure everything flows on Poppy Day. “Even though she has a fantastic team under her, to me she is the

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Insurance help The government will fund a free and independent advisory service to assist Marlborough and North Canterbury residents with insurance claims, Civil Defence Minister and Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee says. This pilot programme will be set up to deal with the specific insurance needs of residents with advice through faceto-face meetings with Community Law staff at local hubs.

Govt funds council boost The Government is to spend $2.5 million over three years to help councils cope with extra regulatory work caused by last year’s 7.8 earthquakes, Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says. Christchurch’s experience showed a ‘ramp-up in council activities’ can be expected, he says, ‘potentially doubling their regulatory services’.

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Blenheim’s Anzac Day service drew a larger crowd than last year, nearly the size of the 100-year centenary held in 2015. SpeedNut Photography.

one who goes above and beyond her duty and I am so grateful to have her. “There are so many other RSA members and volunteers who deserve mention as well so please accept my gratitude and thanks for everything you have done.” Ross goes on to mention the Marlborough District Council’s ongoing collaborative efforts with Anzac Day and other memorial services held throughout the year. “Our RSA is the envy of the other branches throughout New

Zealand because of the support we get from the council.” Another member of the RSA who wanted to show their appreciation was Renwick branch president Anthony van de Water. “In addition to organising the Anzac Day services, there are also a number of volunteers who work hard behind the scenes that are deserving of our thanks. “Essentially it’s the community that puts on the services and the community that attends which is quite special. For example here in

Renwick local churches give their time in the kitchen and assist with the clean-up afterwards. “We also have support from the local school, those who march in the parade, the likes of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Highland Band, the Airforce and of course the residents that come along to show their respect. “Without these people giving up their time to volunteer or attend, it just wouldn’t happen so they really need to be thanked,” Anthony says.

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The Marlborough District Council has ‘re-styled’ its website to be more user-friendly. Council Chief Information Officer Stacey Young says the website is a key source of council information and council aims to make it as simple and efficient as possible for people to find what they need to know. Priority has been to ensure that in a civil defence emergency all the vital information will stand out.

Kokako call Reports of possible existence of the South Island Kokako have been made in the Marlborough Sounds, the trust searching for the extinct bird say. The trust is offering a $10,000 reward for a confirmed sighting, and about 50 reports of possible encounters have been reported to the Trust from Marlborough to the outer reaches of Fiordland.

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Business inbrief

Businesses rebrand Marlborough Marine Ltd and Marlborough Watercraft Ltd have changed their names to Marine & Watercraft Ltd for both businesses which continue to operate out their existing premises on Grove Road and at Koromiko.

Spending drops Tourism spending in Marlborough in March this year is down eight per cent on the same month last year, the latest Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment show. However, the spend for the year to March this years is $369 million, up one per cent compared with the year to March last year.

TVA director Louise Pope looks out the Queen Street first floor of the company’s new offices.

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Hong (pictured) and Bruce Trevett have opened a cafe on Main Street, Blenheim.

Main Street cafe opens Cafe 50-81 has opened on Main Street in Blenheim serving up coffee and freshly baked pies and sausage rolls. Owners Bruce and Hong Trevett first opened on April 7, and have installed a manufacturing plant with the intention of producing dumplings to sell wholesale.

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By Cathie Bell Accountancy firm TvA has moved into its new offices on the first floor in the renovated building on the corner of Queen and Arthur Streets. Director Louise Pope says the firm has been in the new site for two weeks and ‘it is a nice spot’. The company moved from

its old offices in Scott Street to Queen Street, as its way of working has changed, particularly over the past four years. As it developed its cloud-based operations, going paperless, the amount of space TvA needs for storage and all the paperwork has ‘slowly and surely’ reduced, she says, and the company ended up

with more space than it needed. While the new offices aren’t that much further away, the business is now in the centre of Blenheim’s central business district and staff are in the midst of the retail area, Louise says. They have first-hand experience of what’s happening in town. “It’s funny how if you’re on the

outskirts of town and don’t have to come in, you don’t come into town… Being in the midst of it is nice.” The company deliberately chose to be in town, she says, wanting to support locals and encourage others to come into the middle of town.

Local woman’s travel guides By Cathie Bell A return to Blenheim is prompting travel writer Sarah Bennett to think about publishing a ‘Best of Marlborough’ guide book. Sarah has recently published the sixth edition of ‘The Best of Wellington’ guide book, the capital city’s only independent and advert-free guide book, with husband Lee Slater. The guidebook is described as ‘a little packet of dynamite’ and is good for both visitors and residents, she says, with features on top tramps, a

bird identification guide, and a list of ‘must-hear musicians’, as well as the work of local photographers. The couple are longtime travel writers, working for Lonely Planet since 2001 and publishing guide books since 2003. Sarah was raised in Blenheim, attending Marlborough Girls’ College, and says that while she left at 17, she is ‘a frequent returner’. “I’m spending a lot more time here lately and I’m loving it… there should be a ‘Best of Marlborough’.” Sarah Bennett, with her guide to Wellington.

Trade Aid Picton to host celebration New Zealanders have helped 511,520 talented people around the world improve their lives through fair trade over the last year, and Trade Aid is having a nationwide celebration to say thank you. Manager of Picton Trade Aid, Lorna McMahon says the High Street store will

be celebrating the World Fair Trade Day on Saturday, May 13 with free food and drink tastings, music, entertainment and stories of change. “We want our customers to know that with every fair trade purchase they make, they are contributing to this change.

Trade Aid Picton will be celebrating this success with samples of food made from Trade Aid products and warmly invites their regular as well as new customers to come along from 10am to 4pm to join in the celebrations.”

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COUNCIL NEWS Annual plan – opening our facilities for longer

Councillor Jenny Andrews chats with scooter rider Judith Allen while she charges up her scooter in Market Place.

Top up your scooter in town Dotted around Blenheim’s CBD are power points where people may recharge their mobility scooters – or plug in a laptop. The other recharge points in the Blenheim CBD are: • Alfred Street carpark • Liz Davidson Place • Bythell Place Mobility scooters are legally defined as wheeled 'mobility devices' so a driver’s licence, warrant of fitness

or registration are not required. However there are legal implications for careless use of a mobility scooter; riders may be fined for operating carelessly, inconsiderately or at a hazardous speed. Council appreciates feedback from scooter riders about footpaths needing attention or overhanging branches which need trimming; phone 520 7400 or use a Fix-it form on our website.

Testing an E-bike Councillor Laressa Shenfield tries out an electric bicycle, with (from left) Danijel Duvnjak from Avanti Cycles, Councillors Brian Dawson and Cynthia Brooks at the inaugural Earth Day celebrations at A&P Park. Exhibitions and demonstrations of renewable energy were on show to the public - electric and batterypowered equipment and vehicles including electric bikes and cars.

Go to www.marlboroughmuseum. org.nz and see online collections. For more information about the museum’s services Ph: 03 578 1712.

Opaoa Loop herbicide spray application As part of the Opaoa River Loop’s annual weed maintenance, the herbicide Reglone is being applied, from 24 April. Property owners adjoining the Loop should not take watercress or use this water for irrigation or stock at this time. All reasonable precautions should be taken to ensure pets and domestic animals do not drink from this water source for at least 48 hours following the spray application. Water levels may change within the Loop due to

Waste and recycling We want to make rubbish disposal and recycling as efficient as possible for our customers, so we’re planning to align all opening hours for the waste sorting facility, the greenwaste facility and the Resource Recovery and Reuse Centre. We’ll also open a bit earlier and close a bit later on week days and open much earlier – 7.30am – on Saturdays. • The extra opening hours require an increased budget of $34,000. The Annual Plan update, submission form and supporting information are available online at www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Consultation-Listing or collect a copy from Council offices and libraries.. • Send a submission to Annual Plan Feedback, Marlborough District Council, 15 Seymour Street, PO Box 443, Blenheim, or email Nicole.chauval@ marlborough.govt.nz • Submissions must be received by 5.00pm on 10 May.

Ageing Positively Prepare for a major earthquake Older people and those with a disability can feel very vulnerable in an earthquake. Everyone needs some kind of personal support network – family, friends or neighbours - so that someone will check on you as soon as possible. Make sure your friend or family member: • Has a spare key • Knows where your emergency supplies are kept • Is aware of your medication, special equipment or other life support needs. If mobility is an issue: • Keep important equipment in a convenient place so you can find it quickly and easily • Consider whether you need extra mobility aids (eg. canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchair) as a backup. Think ahead: • Make sure your favourite sitting spot inside the home is also a safe spot where nothing will fall on you in a shake – no shelves above your head or

cupboards that could topple onto you • If you have a care-giver, make sure you, or your family, know what arrangements they have in place for an emergency • Have a plan to try and contact one friend or relative out of the district so that others know how they can check on you • Establish where you would go to be reunited with family or friends after a major quake. If there’s a big shake: • If you are in bed, stay there - cover your head • If you are sitting in a chair or standing, hold on to something secure – but don’t try and move too far • If you are in a wheelchair, stay in it and go into a doorway. Put the brakes on and cover your head and neck with your hands • Be prepared for aftershocks • Listen to your transistor radio for any civil defence instructions.

Funding available to help bring back Tui

Community News – Marlborough Museum Marlborough Museum is open daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm. They also have a website that profiles heritage resources across the district.

Feedback from people using our libraries has prompted us to look for a way to keep the library doors open for longer on a Saturday. More than a thousand people visit the Blenheim library on a typical weekday but, in just three hours on a Saturday, almost 400 people come through the doors. There’s a big Saturday demand for the library’s computers and wi-fi access. Users range from students, working people who can only get to the library at weekends and visitors from out of town, as well as overseas tourists. Many are surprised to discover they have to leave at 1pm when the library shuts. It’s proposed the Blenheim library extend its Saturday opening hours from 10.00am to 4.00pm and on a Sunday from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Picton’s new library is due to open in November and it’s proposed that its opening hours be consistent with Blenheim. The extra operating hours will require a budget of $34,412 – tell us whether you support this addition to the Annual Plan.

control gate operations. The application will be carried out by Council’s contractor Downer’s registered chemical applicators. Any alterations to the proposed programme will be further publicly notified. The spray operation is in accordance with Resource Consent U070702 granted under Sections 104 and 105 of the Resource Management Act 1991. For further enquiries please contact Steve Bezar; Ph: (03) 520 7400.

Council offers dollar-for-dollar funding of up to $1000 for the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers that provide habitat for Tui, which were once plentiful in Marlborough. There is currently more funding available than is being taken up. Money is available for large scale plantings – a minimum of 1000 square metres. The Tui to Town project has also been extended beyond the Blenheim area to the upper Wairau Valley, and to Seddon and Ward.

With autumn approaching it’s a good time to think about planting; the wettest part of autumn is ideal for many areas, while late winter or very early spring is best for some parts of the region. There’s a wealth of advice on the Council’s website about how to go about planting in the different geographical zones of Marlborough, and what species are best suited to local conditions. Go to www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Environment/Tui-to-Town

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.

Seddon Transfer Station – winter hours The transfer station will close at 4.00pm during autumn and winter. Opening hours from 1 May are: • Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm

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The Sun Thanks so much My beautiful black and white cat died on Cleghorn Street on the 7th April. Thank you to the caring person who placed her on the grass where I found her the next morning. She’s gone but I know where she is. It means so much not having to look and worry about her. Thank you.

Air show Congratulations Blenheim on a fantastic airshow. You should all be proud. Organised to perfection.

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Whoever stole two ornamental chocks from my stand on Saturday. You are now cursed - remember karma! Very disappointed in you as a human.

What a wonderful ANZAC parade again this year with a record turnout. Well done all! What a shame about out of phase, bass speakers that the people can’t hear unless you are right in front. In this age of technology the sound was pathetic. As it was the last two years. Please get it right....its surely worth it?

Pig dogs Stuck in a run 24/7 rarely let out for a run. A pity we cant stick the owners in cages. See how they like it.

Anzac Service Fabulous staff I have always found the staff at Countdown Redwoodtown fabulous and it proves my point with doing so well on feedback Marlborough. Keep up the great job we appreciate you.

Couldn’t hear speeches at Anzac service. Perhaps MDC could put the words of the speeches on Council web site so we could read them out of respect for our servicemen.

Great Anzac Service Lansdowne Park Saturday morning No. 4 rugby ground. Great sight, enjoy the coming season you netballers.

Please can we have sound! Children would learn and all could feel part of the national remembrance service.

PA system very poor!

Love it Many thanks Sun for the new look baby page.

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Shopping at the supermarket only one checkout operating so forced to use the self-serve lanes. If you want business it would be nice to get served and packed properly by an actual person. Or at least have the option.

The fact that it can be seen and easily avoided is beside the point. I don’t want to drive my nice clean car through it nor do I want my dog sniffing it out and rolling in it as they tend to do. I’m sure you would complain if you had a giant pat at the entrance to your driveway!!

Re: Free WiFi Tourists and backpackers pay 15 per cent tax on every dollar they spend. They get ripped off with very high accommodation prices. On top of that, those on temporary work visas pay more tax than you! And that’s to do the dirty jobs that Kiwis are too precious to do themselves.

Re: Bad Driving Drivers who cannot see pedestrians and dogs must not drive but go to Specsavers instead.

Plastic Bag problem Geez. Wherever you go bags are hard to open. How much time out of your life does it take? Next thing you will want supermarkets to put a can opener beside check outs as it so hard to open cans. Try taking recycled bags .

Springlands pub Wow! The meals are great value and to die for. Need to see crowds gathering. Lovely service also. Thank you.

Anita’s shop It’s good to have Anita’s shop opened again.

Could not hear a thing except a muffle unless up close. Bands and singing of national anthem great!! More speakers please for surrounds.

No need! To the grey haired lady driving the royal blue car who deliberately drove up close to me in the Warehouse car park to give me a very dirty stare, she knows who she is. Everyone out there should see the true colours of this woman who has been abusing me with the finger, dirty stares & rude comments for 12 years now, for no valid reason. I am the kind of person who would smile and help anyone, even her, and she threw it back in my face. She must have no respect for herself. Gosh, I’d hate to be a person like her!!

txt talk of the week Air quality survey So where is this promised survey from years ago? Zero started and problem now worsening! Even the medical profession are now telling people to move to improve kids health and breathing. And; what of those two really bad days last month, oh that’s right only private analysis is done. Too much conflict of interest on council perhaps. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

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Absolute day light robbery Working out at a winery I found it convenient to visit a cafe in the area. I enjoyed a good sized bowl of soup of the day paying $8, plus a coffee. Imagine my dismay when visiting the following day paying $12.50 for smaller size bowl of the exact same soup. Reason? They were expecting 11 bus loads of tourists from the last cruise ship visit of the season. As a Marlburian, I feel embarrassed to think that there are such unscrupulous business owners amongst us who believe in taking advantage because they can!

Hopeless contractor Warehouse gift card Found in town on 19th April. If you dropped it please contact me by txt telling me who it was for, the amount and who it was from and I will reunite it with you - 0276841277.

As a builder working in Nelson, I phoned a council contractor in regard to a leaking water toby in Waimea Rd. Three calls and two weeks later, nothing. That’s not the standard of service we should have to accept of any council’s contractors. Get rid of them I agree.

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5 minutes with: Michelle Osgood Cellar Door Manager of the new Jackson Estate Cellar Door & Winery

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W h a t ’s y o u r m o s t annoying habit? I talk too much ... apparently. One of my best holidays was... Lady Elliot Island, Great Barrier Reef. What ’s your fondest childhood memory? Going down to Anakoha Bay, Pelorus Sound to have school holidays with my cousins.

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What’s your favourite meal? Anything cooked for me… with meat. The neighbour’s short beef ribs are pretty awesome! My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Food TV if I ever get the remote. What’s your greatest fear? Losing my memory – there’s a lot of great stuff in there! More recently, nobody wanting to see our amazing Cellar Door.

How do you want to be remembered? Being kind, funny and a good friend. Who would you love to share a meal with? My family and friends, Richie McCaw, Martina Navratilova, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, Jon Bon Jovi, and Bob Campbell MW. What is the one thing people don’t know about you? I would rather be in a room full of strangers, than be by myself.

Sunday concert to guest star local singer By Celeste Alexander For anyone looking for some entertainment this weekend the Blenheim Country Music Club will he holding a concert day this Sunday. The club is welcoming local woman Tracey Ruffell as guest artist who is also a singer with the trio ‘The Hummingbirds’, which

performs at functions around Marlborough. Tracey began singing with her father at the age of 14 mainly at church, but that soon escalated to her touring New Zealand at the age of 17 with a youth band and doing a television series. After returning from overseas she got back into her singing by

entering a number of country music awards with great success, including winning the Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards in 1993. Today Tracey specialises in close harmony work with The Hummingbirds. “I’m really looking forward to performing this Sunday at the Blenheim Country Music Club

Concert Day,” she says. The concert will be held at the Redwoodtown School Hall from 2pm. Entry costs $3 per person and afternoon tea is provided. All are welcome. Right: Tracey Ruffell will be the guest performer at a concert in Blenheim this Sunday.

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. If you’d like to provide feedback on these changes, make sure you do so by 3 May. 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.

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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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Growing interest in sustainability measures There is big interest in sustainability and energy efficiency, organisers of Blenheim’s first Earth Day say. Hundreds of people visited the stalls set up by businesses and community groups to highlight Earth Day at A&P Park last weekend, and hundreds gathered at Liz Davidson Place yesterday as a convoy of electric cars stopped to promote the new cars. The cars on show ranged from a Nissan Leaf to a Tesla-S. Cooper Johnson, 9, admires the Earth Day cake.

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By Glenise Dreaver Artist Gynelle Blake is working on the fourth piece of her Cabinet Art series, part of a nationwide project commissioned by telecommunications company Chorus. The kingfisher she has painted on the Maxwell Road box is a common native bird in the Marlborough Sounds. She has painted native birds found in Marlborough on five Chorus boxes.

Stage two of the project, starting after the winter, will involve working with some ‘fantastically talented’ young local artists to paint even more boxes. “There is just so much talent in Marlborough. “I know they are going to come up with some very interesting designs.” “Community response has, Gynelle said, been phenomenal. “People just love it. It’s very humbling.”

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Friday April 28, 2017

Upper South Island travel guide SH1 SOUTH OF KAIKOURA OPENING HOURS The opening hours from State highway 1 south of Kaikoura have been reduced with the end of Daylight Saving. This is due to reduced visibility of the slip faces above the road in the early morning and at dusk.

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DRIVING TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE With State Highway 1 north of Kaikoura closed you should expect delays on the alternate route (via state highways 7, 65, 6 and 63) between Christchurch and Picton. It will continue to be busy with school holidays running until the end of April and there will be planned road work along the route. Travel times between Christchurch and Picton on the alternate route are expected to take on average seven and a half hours. For everyone’s safety please be patient, cautious and courteous. It’s important to ‘drive to the conditions’ and that means more than just the weather. It includes driving in an appropriate way for the road you’re on, the vehicle you’re in, the other traffic around you, and your level of experience. As we move in to Autumn it’s time to make sure you’re prepared in case of any incident which may result in travel delays. Ensure you have food, water and warm clothing or bedding in your vehicle. Many serious crashes on our roads are caused by dangerous overtaking. It can be frustrating when you’re stuck behind a vehicle that’s holding you up but overtaking should only be attempted when it’s safe to complete the entire manoeuvre. This should be on a straight stretch of road, with no solid yellow line on your side of the centre line, and when you can see that the road is clear for 100m throughout the entire manoeuvre.

KAIKOURA Drivers wanting to head to or MT PEKETA LYFORD from Kaikoura when SH1 is Restricted GOOSE BAY access road closed should use the WAIAU Inland Road (Route 70), CONWAY FLAT 7 remembering that the CULVERDEN journey between Waiau CHEVIOT and Kaikoura is a slow 7 one, 30 km/h speed 1 restrictions are in place WAIPARA in many places, with several work sites CHRISTCHURCH along the way.

‘LIVE’ COASTAL RAILWAY The rail corridor along the east coast between Waipara and Blenheim is now a construction zone so everyone should treat the Main North Line as ‘live’. Although the rail network is not reinstated yet, work trains (carrying material and equipment to repair the line) recently began operating in the Ferniehurst area of north Canterbury, half way between Cheviot and Oaro. Everyone is asked to take extra care around level crossings as work trains and hi-rail vehicles (trucks that go on rail) will be constantly moving up and down the line. Construction-related traffic will also be increasing.

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State Highway 1 (SH1 ) is close d to all traffi c travelling from Blenheim to Chris tchurch because of dama ge from the KaikŌura earth quake in November 2016 . You can travel from Picto n/Ble nheim to KaikŌ ura on the alternate route along state highways 63, 6, 65 and 7, then on Inland Road 70 – refer to maps insid e. If the GPS in your renta l vehicle says you can trave l to KaikŌura on SH1 from Picton or Blenheim, ignore it – the road is close 6 d. There are no train servi WESTPORT ces between Picton and Christchurch as the railway line is also damaged and closed.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 28 Marlborough Racing Club Gallops Waterlea Raceway, main entrance McLauchlan Street, 2pm. Head along to the Waterlea Race Course for 2 days of exciting gallops with kids entertainment and two Harness events each day. Autumn Plant Sale Mariners Mall, 100 High Street, Picton. Big selection of native plants and some exotic “nectar” trees. All plants are grown locally by volunteers, with profits going back to Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary. On today and Saturday 9am. International Sauv Blanc Day Lunch & Tasting The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road, 11am-3pm. Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. Open Library opening hours all weekend long. Gooseberry Bomb Craft Wine Launch Moa Brewery and Cellar Door, Jackson’s Rd, 4-7pm. R18. Hear Josh Scott have a beer vs wine debate afterwards too. 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.

If you have an event email Lacy at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Saturday 29 Omega Family Day Pollard Park, Parker St, Blenheim, 2pm– 5pm. This is a event for the whole family! We’ll have live entertainment, yummy food stalls, community stalls, spot prizes, giveaways & an amazing ‘Kids Kingdom’ area with bouncy castles, face painting, fun games and competitions for the family. Eastern States Speedway MVIP South Island Streetstock Championship. Sidecars Open Championship. Harvest Nationals Championships all classes. Vintage stockcars, stockcars, streetstocks, ministocks, saloons, production saloons, sidecars. Pak Lims Road, 5pm race start. 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. Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 9am 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.

PINT & PUNT Every weekday 2pm - 5pm

ONLY $10 Includes a handle of your choice or glass of wine & $4 Ezybet!

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. 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 021 888 423 for more information.

Sunday 30 Georgina’s Journey - Popup Market Rarangi Community Hall, 252 Rarangi Beach Rd, 9am-2pm. Loads of market stalls, hot coffee & lots of delicious yummy treats and tonnes of fun for the whole family. Belly Dance Party Wairau Hospital, 1 Taylor Pass Road, 7.30-9pm. $10 entry. There will be music, games, a fun dance lesson and a live belly dance performance! Bring a coin belt if you have one. Marlborough Racing Club Gallops Waterlea Raceway, main entrance McLauchlan Street, 11.45am. Head along for the exciting gallops with kids entertainment and two Harness events. Free Breakfast For anyone who is homeless. 8 Beaver Road, cnr of High Street. 8.45am. Marlborough Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, nine til noon at the A&P Showgrounds. Grab yourself a delicious brunch, lots on offer. The Pink Floyd Experience ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street, 7:30pm. Blenheim Country Music Club Concert Day with guest artist. Redwoodtown School Hall. $3 entrance. Ph Nola 5779 455 or Warren 5779 659. Marlborough Kennels Assn Double Ribbon Parade, entries 10.15am, judging 11am. Clubgrounds, Aerodrome Rd, Omaka. All breeds recognised by the NZ Kennel Club welcome. Email Sharon for more info on paul_sharon@xtra.co.nz.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Picton Rail and Sail The Foreshore Picton, 20c per ride, 10am4pm, weather permitting. Ulysses Club Ride Ride to Nelson to present money raised to Nelson/Marlborough Helicopter, its their base open day 11am-3pm, lunch at Smugglers Inn at Tahuna around 12.30pm, then back over the hill to Rai Valley for an ice cream before heading home. 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. 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.

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Wallpapering NO GST Labour only Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

Cashed up retirees desperately needing 2-3 bedroom Off street parking a plus! Call Debbie Webster today in confidence 021 797 454

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)

Guardians of the Sounds We can help with: • SHEDS & GARAGES • WORKSHOPS • CARPORTS • MACHINERY & FARM SHEDS • INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS • BARNS • FACTORIES

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SALES HOUSEHOLD goods & furniture. Satur d ay 8 am 12noon. 2 Hitaua Place. S P R I N G CREEK, Dodson S tre et , 9. 3 0 a m. Wet or fine. Furniture, vinyl records, household items. ESTATE BUSTERS - Wet or fine. Free stuff, interesting stuff, books, some furniture and much more. All must go, 8am. Tua marina end of Kaituna Track. Sign posted from SH1.

church notices LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10am. All welcome. 5785030.

ASSISTANT GARDENER Required Full time - permanent position If you enjoy the outdoors, are energetic and physically fit - this could be the job for you! Under the supervision of our head gardener your roles would include: • maintaining the high standard of our extensive gardens and lawns • some maintenance and cleaning of building exteriors • general home maintenance skills would be an advantage

NO PERSON OR DOG ALLOWED ON THE TRACKS AT ALL TIMES Please note that due to Health & Safety regulations no person or dog is allowed on the tracks at the racecourse henceforth. Appropriate signage is now on show at the course. These read “No person or dog allowed on the tracks at all times” This ruling is made by Waterlea Properties (for Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc & Marlborough Racing Club Inc) – April 2017.

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VINEYARD OPERATORS MARLBOROUGH

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Vineyard Operators in our large scale Marlborough vineyards. Work in a structured, supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. We embrace world class viticultural practises, and offer on-going training and development, promotional opportunities and attractive pay rates. On a day to day basis you will be responsible for: • Tractor and machinery operations • Spray operations • Irrigation and fertigation operations • Hands-on vineyard operations You must have a good understanding of tractor operations, agrichemical application and safe operating procedures. Growsafe and Approved Handler certificates will be highly regarded. If you are committed to a career in viticulture, have a positive can-do attitude and want to be part of a passionate team please apply via our website. Alternatively contact our National Viticulture Office for an Application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim. All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Nativity @ 7pm Thursday - 10am Communion Service

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

STILL MISSING Lost from Solway Drive, Harling Park area. Could be anywhere by now. Desperately missing my elderly, part deaf cat Seth. He's micro-chipped with very distinctive markings. Very friendly, maybe some kind person is feeding him thinking he has no home. Excellent reward for his return. Any information most welcome.

Phone 5777 533

Looking for something NEW? Wanting more out of life? In need of a Breakthrough? We invite you to the official launch of

BREAKTHROUGH CHURCH BLENHEIM Where: Marlborough Boys College When: Sunday 30th April @ 2pm

We are a multicultural, multigenerational, vibrant & creative Church for GOD’S DELIGHT & GLORY! If you’re looking for a church that has a passion to empower you to be all you were destined to be then this is the place for you. We also have a fun kids programme for our champions ages 3 to 11 years old & light refreshments will be provided after service.

Maintenance Manager

• Are you an expert in maintaining a Production Facility? • Do you want to make a difference by enhancing our facility and making sure that everything works as efficiently as possible? Constellation Brands is the largest premium wine company in the world. It is also one of New Zealand’s leading wine producers with key wine brands such as Kim Crawford, Nobilo and Selaks. We are looking for a Manager to proactively enhance the maintenance for our wineries located at Drylands and Riverlands in Marlborough and Selaks in Hawkes Bay. You will be using your expertise to ensure that safety, quality, operational performance and continuous improvement are key priorities. You will need to have experience of maintaining a production facility within budget and of managing tradespeople from a variety of disciplines. You will use your well-developed problem solving and process improvement skills to enhance our operational facilities. You will have at least 5 years of professional maintenance experience, a cando attitude, a proven ability to influence others to achieve a positive result and a strong commitment to safety. Experience with the operation and maintenance of a winery is preferred. www.constellationnz.com Please apply through our website, www.constellationnz.com under careers or call David Williams on 03-5705252 for a confidential chat. Applications close on 18 May 2017

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Early Childhood Relief Teachers

CHISHOLM, Rachel, QSM: On April 23 2017 at Wairau Hospital. In her 102nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn (Bill), much loved mother of Ann and Don Reid (Te Anau), and the late Bruce. Loved Granny and Great Granny Rachel of Hamish, Eleanor, Thomas, and Sophie Reid; Jill, Craig, Blake and Connor de Bettencor. Messages to 7 Broughton Place, Te Anau 9600. Special thanks to the management and staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village for their wonderful care of Mum. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Riding for the Disabled would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A celebration of Rachel’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.00pm on Friday TODAY April 28, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

We are seeking both qualified and unqualified relief teachers for our growing Early Childhood Centre based in the Witherlea area. If you are interested in casual work in a centre that has a family-feel in amongst a passionate team of teachers send your CV and application to: janspreschool203@gmail.com Jan Matthews. Ph: 027 686 5150 For more information on us: www.janspreschool.co.nz

Applications now open Marlborough Youth Trusts Youth Advisory Group We are looking for 12 – 24 year olds to get more involved in our local community, be a voice for the Youth of Marlborough and have a whole lot of fun at the same time! Go to www.myt.org.nz for more information and an application form or contact Ginny Ph:0275222243 Email: youthworker@myt.org.nz Applications close Monday May 1st at 5pm

The Sun Births This Week COLLINS Baby, April 20, 2017 NAWAQAVONOVONO, Claudia Mereoni Taulete: April 20, 2017 MADDOCK-JALLAND, Corith Corey William: April 20, 2017 SHERRIFF-MILLER, Jaevon Manapouri: April 23, 2017

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Death Notices CRAWFORD, Mary Elizabeth: April 22, 2017 EDGAR, Margaret: April 24, 2017 HARDIE-NEIL, Donald James (Don): April 22, 2017 MANLEY, Michael Robert: April 24, 2017 MATHERS, Catharine (Cath): Reg. 342593 W. April 21, 2017 RIACH, Sharon Margaret (nee Spence): April 24, 2017 SCHWASS, Brian Franklyn: Reg. 437342 RNZAF LAC: April 20, 2017 VINCENT, Darwin: April 23, 2017

RICKETTS, Peter Douglas, NZ Army 019327 Lance Corporal: On Wednesday April 26 2017, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Doreen, loved father and father-in-law of Phillip and Lyn, and Wendy. Loved Grandpop of Hayden, Bryce and Thomas; Craig, Jeff and Lyndsay. Loved Great Grandpop. Special thanks to the staff at Ashwood Park for their care and compassion. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2.00pm on Monday May 1, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz SMART, Roger Ivan: On Wednesday April 26 2017, suddenly at Wairau Hospital. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Pauline, loved father and father-inlaw of David, Philip and Anita, Christopher and Luisa, Andrew and Sophie, and Joanne and Mark Noble. Loved Grandad to Vaughan; Deryn, Eira and Flynn; Sebastian; Lachlan, Ethan and Azaria. Messages may be sent to 2210 Okaramio, R D 1, Havelock 7178. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Parkinsons Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to c/- P O Box 31, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street at 1.00pm Monday May 1, followed by a private family interment at Kaituna Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Braden Prideaux from Sport Tasman’s Marlborough office taking the new E-Bike for a spin.

Sports promoter getting on bikes In an effort to get more people out of their cars, Sport Tasman is promoting electric bikes as a valid exercise option and one is based at its Blenheim office. Paul Marlow, Sport Tasman’s general manager of operations, says it is pedalling the message that all forms of cycling are good for you and certainly better than using cars, especially for short trips. ``We want to learn more about E-bikes and how they can help us with our mission of getting more people, more active, more often. We will then be in a better position to speak and advocate about them.’’ Staff would be encouraged to use the electric mountain bikes to attend meetings and

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events a short distance away and for personal use during the weekend. This would encourage activity, set a good example and save fuel. The Specialized Levo pedal assisted mountain bikes, which retail for $6000, can ‘go anywhere’ and are proving increasingly popular, he says. Buyers include young people who previously rode conventional mountain bikes but want to squeeze more downhill runs or laps of tracks into their day and parents who want to keep up with their teenage kids. They also appeal to people recovering from illness or injury as an E-bike allows them to ride almost every day without overdoing it.

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SPORTS TALK Boxing gives itself another black eye credibility over the years. Duco now look likely to try to hunt out a top 15 ranked opponent willing to take a fight on super short notice enticed by the carrot of being a shock world champion. It’s bad news not only for Parker’s camp but those punters who have purchased tickets to see a genuine title fight between the Kiwi champ and a fighter hungry and well prepared for the opportunity.

Parker has said this was likely to be the last world title fight in New Zealand as he predictably and quite rightly looks to chase bigger purses overseas. Having said that, a big name fight doesn’t always deliver. Mayweather Pacqiao anyone? Maybe this will be better than the original scheduled bout. Anything is possible.

Pigeon season cut short in crash By Cathie Bell Blenheim Pigeon Racing Club has had its season cut short after the club’s trailer was wrecked in an accident on State Highway 7 – luckily on its way back to Blenheim after the birds had been released further south. Club spokesman George Peart says the trailer and the car towing it were hit from behind in ‘a nose to tail on the kamikaze highway’ and the trailer is ‘pretty much kindling’. “Fortunately this was after the birds had been liberated, the driver and passenger were not hurt.” He says the accident was on the Springs Junction side of the Lewis Pass at a section on the road where downhill traffic has to give way to uphill traffic.

“The driver was stopped, waiting for uphill traffic, when they were hit,” George says. “Apparently the local towing company is very familiar with this spot, as they had attended three accidents there over the last three days. “The police officer who responded commented that this particular spot is becoming very familiar to him as well.” George says the club is looking to build a new trailer to replace the wrecked one, which will cost about $5000, he estimated. The season has about three weekends left, and the club has managed to cobble together transport for the birds, but the earthquake-affected roads and the accident have made it a shorter season for the Blenheim club’s four lofts.

The destroyed pigeon trailer.

‘Best race season yet’ predicted By Celeste Alexander Eastern States Speedway’s season comes to an end after tomorrow night’s racing, but what lies ahead for the 2017/2018 may well be a record breaker, president Stu Coutts says. “Next season is going to be one of the biggest we have ever had. “There’s so much going on that has been booked in and the calibre of racing is looking really good. “We have three South Island Champs, a Grand Prix national title, a big sidechair meet plus our other big meets that we run... the list starts to go on. “The sprint cars are looking at having another

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This is why it’s hard to take boxing seriously. The world title fight between Hughie Fury and Kiwi champ Joseph Parker which was meant to be at Auckland’s Vector Arena in two weeks now appears off. The Fury camp is claiming an injury while the handlers of Parker - Duco Events are not buying that at all. It’s another black eye for a sport which has given itself so many uppercuts to the jaw of

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big crack at racing here, so it sounds like there’s going to be at least eight good sized events that we can look forward to. “I believe it will be one of the biggest seasons the club has seen,” he says. Stu, who returned to the president’s role this season says although he was wanting to stand down, he would like to be around for one more season. “This may be the last for me. I’d like to be in more of an advisory capacity after this but in saying that, I would like to see the next season through. “The club is going well and the driver number is showing a bit of growth which is encourag-

ing. It’s been great to see that change around,” he says. Despite the obstacles thrown at the club by the weather it’s still been ‘a good season’, president Stu Coutts says. “The weather has really nailed us this year. “If it hasn’t rained it’s been ugly which puts out-of-town drivers and the crowd off from coming. “It’s just been one of those years where the weather has played a big part. “So fingers crossed that the weather will be good for Saturday and we can enjoy a really good night’s racing to end the season with,” he says.

Pigeon results It wasn’t until Easter Monday that the Blenheim pigeon club was able to hold it’s third young bird race of the season from Rotherham, which turned out difficult enough because of the continuing mist hanging on all the ranges but the smart birds negotiated around the obstacles for a reasonably clear run for home. The winning pigeon was recorded by Two Fishers loft in Dillon’s Point with a speed of 60 km/hr, second to Chris Bensley in central on 51 km/hr followed by Alister Cooper and Ian McColm of Renwick with 44 and 42 km/hr respectfully.

Mako trial teams out Squads have been selected for the Buccaneers and Musseleers teams to play on Wednesday 17 May, the Tasman Rugby Union says.The teams will be coached by Mike Fraser and Chris Binns (Buccaneers) and Mark Stewart and Glenn Blackmore (Musseleers). Managing the sides will be Nathan Gargiulo (Buccaneers) and Donnie Barrett (Musseleers).Buccaneers are: Kahurangi - Eden Beech, Aaron Coe; Marist - Te Puoho Stevens, James Hawkey, Lote Saulekaleka, Jamie Spowart; Nelson - Brendan AsomuaGoodman, Sosefa Vaka, Ethan Blackadder, Willis Scott, Willie Havili; Stoke - Tom Hill, Pari-Pari Parkinson, Sam Parkes, Rupena Parkinson, Tomas Aoake, Sam Chamberlain; Wanderers - Drew Petelo, Gus Gibbons, Fletcher Matthews; WOB - Mitchell Walsh, Daniel Hytounge, Jeremy Lordon, Lemeki Cagialau, Jack Grooby, Erenimo Tau; Musseleers are: Central - Jessie MacDonald, Braden Stewart; East Coast - Seymour Lambert; Harlequins - Sam Moli, Vili Lolohea ; Moutere - Jack Best, Michael Curry, Vernon Fredericks, Ben Finau, Johnny Ika; Nelson - Isaiah Miller, Nick Foxley; Renwick - Quinn HarrisonJones, Cody Weir, Kurt Schollum, Chris Bolten, Kyle Marfell, Peceli Denicaucau, Glen Ballam; Stoke - Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta; Waitohi - Bevan Moody, Dylan Burns, Ofa Folau, Tim O’Malley; and WOB - Mike Stringer, Eli Knepkeens.

Saturday run The Marlborough Harriers Club is holding a pack run/walk out to the Snout and back leaving from the waterfront at Shelley Beach, Picton at 2pm. Carpooling will depart the clubrooms at Oliver Park at the corner of Cleghorn and Weld Streets at 1:15 pm sharp on Saturday.

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Eastern States Speedway street stock driver Daniel Honey will be one of the local drivers contesting the South Island Street Stock Championship tomorrow night. SpeedNut Photography.

Violence intervention sponsors street stocks By Celeste Alexander Eastern States Speedway will be promoting an important message at their final meeting for the season tomorrow night, and it will be based around violence intervention. The Marlborough Violence Intervention Project has sponsored the South Island Street Stocks Championship and will also have a presence at the track on the night. Club president Stu Coutts says personally he is happy to promote the issue of violence prevention and feels the track is a good place to share the message. “While I haven’t come across it myself in recent years it certainly has become a problem. With the amount of people that visit the track I felt it was something we could do to help,” he says. The organisation sponsored the event when it was originally scheduled for November last year but due to the earthquake it was postponed.

Again the club was to run it in late February but heavy rain flooded the track and again it was postponed. “So fingers crossed we have some good weather this weekend,” Stu says. Around 20 street stock cars have registered for the event. All drivers competing tomorrow night will each receive information about MVIP and the work it does in the community, and an information site will be set up in the crowd. “I would like to think it might strike a chord with people and if that happens then job done. There will be representatives from MVIP on hand to talk to people as well,” he says. Tomorrow night will also see the Harvest Nationals Championship being run which will feature sidechairs, productions, saloons, stock cars and youth mini stocks. Across all the classes there will be prize money and trophies up for grabs.

Arbour’s Liz Buttimore and Mistletoe Charitable Foundation chairman Simon Heath try out the car that’s up for auction.

Fund to get kids outdoors By Cathie Bell A brand-new Peugeot car is one of the prizes up for grabs at an auction next month to support the Mistletoe Charitable Foundation. The foundation, set up last year, looks to provide young people with the means to get the outdoors experience at Mistletoe Bay Eco-Village in Queen Charlotte Sound. It is holding a charity ball and auction on May 20, organised by Arbour’s Liz Buttimore. Foundation chairman Simon Heath says many local businesses, and businesses with local connections, have generously donated items for the auction, and as well as a new car, there would be a cruise, a trip to Sydney, and a holiday at Cape Kidnappers luxury resort with flights there on SoundsAir included and many other items. Funds raised at the auction will ensure the foundation can help young people who have been identified as ideal candidates but whose families are struggling financially attend camps at Mistletoe Bay.

Mistletoe Bay Eco-Village in the Marlborough Sounds has long been recognised not only for its work in strengthening environmental and conservation stewardship but also as a starting place for future leaders, Simon says. It has won the TrustPower supreme award for community organisations. At the unique site at Mistletoe Bay, schoolaged children from throughout New Zealand are encouraged to challenge themselves by participating in various individual and team pursuits, Simon says. All benefit from the experience. “We have had a decade of delivering this experience to over 3000 young people a year and know that it makes a huge difference in their lives and futures. The foundation will ensure that we can make this unique and valuable experience available to all New Zealand school children and young people.” The Foundation’s Patron is Dame Lowell Goddard.

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