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From the left: Lloyd Bush, Jo Renner, Alastair Hebberd and Jenny Andrews

WE’VE BEEN CARING FOR THE FAMILIES OF MARLBOROUGH SINCE 1869.

The banks of the Taylor River behind the Clubs of Marlborough have been transformed thanks to 400 white crosses honouring Marlborough’s fallen servicemen and women from all wars.

There were also 240 erected at the Seymour Square Cenotaph.

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Woodbourne Airforce Base personnel Sergeant Warren Mant, Flight Sergeant Brian Ward and Flight Sergeant Kel Ritchie were amongst a dozen volunteers who helped with the White Cross Project.

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Matt Lambert is coming to Marlborough in May for a charity event that will benefit Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary.

Matt owns New York restau-rant The Musket Room and he is ‘going wild in Marlborough’ in early May.

He joins head chef Bradley Hornby from Gibbs on God-frey at the fundraiser which is supported by Ora King and the award winning Blenheim restaurant.

Lambert says he is looking forward to the opportunity.

“I can’t wait to be back in Marlborough. Working with Bradley and his team using the region’s best produce alongside Marlborough’s wonderful wines is what I call exciting,” Lambert says.

“I have been out in the Marlborough Sounds visiting the salmon farms and fishing; I am pleased to assist in maintain-ing this environment through the work of the Kaipupu Point Sanctuary so future generations can enjoy one of the most beauti-ful places on earth.”

Both Ora King and Gibbs on Godfrey are delighted to be hosting the event.

Ora King general manager of marketing Jemma McCowan says the opportunity to get Lam-bert’s take on Marlborough’s finest is very rare.

Bradley says his restaurant is really pleased to be collaborating with a premium Marlborough supplier such as Ora King.

“It’s especially exciting to be hosting an internationally renowned chef such as Matt Lambert. Matt is ‘Kiwi Proud’ in everything he does and works hard to promote our country in New York. The event is about giving back to a region that gives us so much and Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary is a great cause to come together for,” Hornby says.

The Musket Room was awarded one Michelin Star four

months after opening in 2013 and retained its rating in 2014. And just last October Lambert picked up the Best Interna-tional Ambassador Award for Ora King for the second year running in the 2014 Ora King Awards.

Kaipupu Point Sounds Wild-life Sanctuary is a community project to create a safe haven for wildlife on a peninsula of land near Picton at the top of the South Island.

A predator-proof fence has been built across this connec-tion to create a Mainland Island which prevents possums, stoats, rats and cats from entry; thus providing a safe haven for the restoration of native flora and fauna.

Tickets to the event on May 3 at Gibbs on Godfrey are $200 and include a silent auction and three course meal.

Michelin starred chef Matt Lambert will do a charity lunch in Marlborough next month.

Michelin star chef to visit

Continued from page 1Marlborough RSA vice-presi-

dent Rod Shoemark says being able to honour all 640 men and women who died in wars around the world was great.

“The first year of this was last year and we set out to manufac-ture crosses for those on the roll of honour at the cenotaph.

A dozen volunteers along with a trio from Woodbourne Air Force Base helped erect the crosses.

“Of course there are 640 of them and our manufacturer could only make 280 last year.”

Each of the handmade crosses would stand during the month of April as a mark of respect.

Last year’s debut of the project was hit by the flood warning for the Taylor River which saw the crosses temporarily removed.

“The 240 crosses we had stood here for the month of April and there was no vandalism so I’m

sure there won’t be again.“Having a clear forecast cer-

tainly helps.”Rod says the importance of

Anzac Day 100 years on lived through the next generation.

“It is the young ones who are

motivated themselves,” Rod says.

“No one is driving them or forcing them to come to any Anzac commemoration so it’s really great that the next genera-tion continues to feel so strongly.

“To me this seemed like a ben-eficial and worthwhile project so once I was asked if I could do it then I wanted to see it through and we just kept rolling.”

The RSA has also bolstered its Anzac festivities with vari-ous ceremonies involving local schools in and around April 25.

The 100th and final day of the 6pm remembrance ceremonies at Seymour Square will be on April 24.

Successful campaign to mark ultimate sacrifice

Marlborough RSA volunteers oversee the Taylor River site where the crosses will stand for the month of April.

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David Dillon, Waihopai Valley farmer and vineyard owner of “The Throne” sees trees and grape-growing as very compatible. All it needs is the will to do it.

“We can have trees and vineyards together just as they do in other countries. Besides it’s good market branding with the green image accompanying the wine,” he says.

David’s advocacy for trees is the answer to a growing concern in the Waihopai valley of large scale conversions to vineyards.

“Trees and vineyards can happily co-exist. I’ve got it on The Throne with a 33 hectare vineyard and we haven’t removed a tree. In fact we’ve planted more.”

Linda Rold, who was a member of the Marlborough District Coun-cil’s Landscape Committee for 10 years, agrees, saying more and more vineyards are now planting trees, but others are still tragically leaving the land devoid of trees.

The feeling is growing as re-flected in a good number of the Waihopai Resident’s Association supporting a public advocacy to educate the general public on the desirability of saving and planting trees.

Patrick Rattray points to many trees in rural Marlborough that should be saved, some for histori-cal reasons, others for pure aesthet-ics and visual appeal.

The Waihopai Valley has a long history of a strong “tree conscious-ness”, created by past and present landowners.

Near the controversial spy base is a 3 kilometre avenue of eucalypts (gums). It is the longest known single species row of trees in New

Zealand explains Linda Rold.Around the 1880s Philip Lee

Dillon planted the eucalypts at his Leefield Station, which in those days covered most of the eastern side of the Waihopai valley. The trees also provided welcome shelter from north west gales for travellers on horseback and in open carriages..

The trees remain today, despite several threats over the years. In 1960 the Marlborough Electric

Power Board began to cut them down as the trees’ bark was blow-ing onto lines causing outages. The felling was thwarted by Leefield owner Pat Dillon who threatened to sue the power board.

Approximately fifteen years ago a large vineyard was developed on land along the Waihopai Val-ley Road which included a large portion of the historical eucalyptus trees.

A proposed felling of the trees was imminent, but a combined effort of the Waihopai Residents Association, the Rold’s and the MDC Landscape committee suc-ceeded in saving these trees. Subsequently the trees on Leefield Station are now protected by the QE II Trust.

This epitomises the local passion for trees, a desire which continues to be felt very strongly today.

Dell Bissell says it’s time to stock-take.

“We need to assess what we had, what we’ve lost, what we now have and what we need to do, to protect the history, and continue to enhance and develop the treescape in collusion with the changing land usage” she says.

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CHARITY CAR RUN This weekend 57 MINIs will drive through Marlborough to raise funds as part of KidsCan’s ‘Good-bye Pork Pie’ charity run. The cars will be in Picton at 11:40am on Sunday as they disembark the ferry. They then drive through to Kaikoura that afternoon, where they will stay overnight. The convoy is driving through New Zealand from April 2 to 8, following the path set in ‘Goodbye Pork Pie.’To donate, visit the ‘Pork Pie Char-ity Run’ Givealittle page, or for more information, see www.pork-pie.co.nz.

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PRESENTATION CEREMONY Angus Pauley and Jeremy McKen-zie will be recognised for their rescue of a girl from the flooded Taylor River in a medal ceremony next week.Mayor Alistair Sowman will be presenting the pair with medals on behalf of the Royal Humane Society at 4pm at the council chambers. Pauley and McKenzie rescued 11-year-old Tenishya McIsaac from the swollen Taylor River in June last year.

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Many people enjoy hot cross buns and chocolate at Easter time. But when you start combining them both what do you have?

A match made in heaven!Brumbys Bakery in Blenheim has

been selling their Nutella hot cross buns by the ‘droves’, says owner Sharon Boswell.

“It’s our second year selling the

nutella variety and customers are really loving them,” she says.

If that wasn’t enough to satisfy the sweet tooth, the bakery is also selling its latest creation ‘salted caramel’ hot cross buns.

This is in addition to their already popular double chocolate and traditional varieties.Right: The Brumbys girls, Lisa, Anna and Sarah pictured serving up a tray of the bakery’s best buns.

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Daylight saving!Don’t forget to wind your clock BACK one hour this Saturday night

By Adam Poulopoulos Marlborough Girls’ College students got a

chance to participate in their own Dragons’ Den-style project with the BP Business Challenge last week.

The challenge saw about 70 MGC Year 11 students prepare business plans for a new product and pitch their ideas to a team of local judges.

The students took three days to prepare their pitches.

Each student in the teams of six or seven was allocated a role, like chief executive, marketing and production.

All students had to speak as part of their company’s ten-minute pitch. Each team presented to each judge individually.

Judges included Watery Mouth café owner Juliet Partington, Springlands Lifestyle Village manager Naomi Nailer, councillor Jessica Bagge, ASB Bank Blenheim branch manager Chris Mitchell and Sounds Air managing director An-drew Crawford.

MGC accounting teacher Jenny Thomas says exercises like this help to show stu-dents there are several options with regards to their studies.

“We’re trying to promote the fact there’s more out there than the mainstream

subjects. “It’s possible to work in a business

environment, and just because you do subjects like art doesn’t mean you can’t do business too.”

The winning team was Ezy Charge, who designed a retractable charger that charges many different kinds of devices by using removable heads, which could be stored on the charger so they wouldn’t get lost.

Other ideas included an in-car breatha-lyzer attached to the ignition, a compart-mentalized sports bag and a silica gel put in shoes to keep them dry.

Thomas says judges were impressed by the quality of the presentations.

It was the fourth year MGC has com-pleted the exercise. The BP Business Challenge is offered to about 45 schools around the country each year.


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LOCAL SAV DOMINATES USA Online magazine Drink Me has released a list of the 10 most frequently purchased Sauvignon Blanc varieties in the US, with Marlborough wine featuring heavily. All top f ive places were taken by Marlborough wines, with Kim Crawford on top, Nobilo second, Whitehaven third, Oyster Bay fourth and Matua fifth. All five concerned the 2013 varieties.Starborough 2013 was seventh, and Cloudy Bay 2013 10th.

MARLBOROUGH RANKS HIGHLY Travel website Experience Oz + NZ has announced Marlborough has placed fifth in ‘New Zealand’s Top 10 Destinations to Experience in 2015’ poll.In conducting the survey, Experience Oz + NZ received more than 2000 votes from a mixed audience of Australian, New Zealand and international respondents.Marlborough did not rank in last year’s poll.

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HANDOVER COMPLETE Mayfield Motors had its first day as May-field Motorworld on Wednesday as its takeover was completed. Sturrock Saunders handed over the busi-ness to Wayne Young and Jared Morris, who also run Wadsco Motorworld. Both businesses have remained on their existing sites. The Sun reported the handover last month.

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The winning team, Ezy Charge, with the judges.

By Adam Poulopoulos Lisa Taylor recently got

the opportunity to return to Blenheim to run carfinance.co.nz’s South Island operation, and she didn’t need to be asked twice.

The financial brokers started their local branch alongside The Motor Centre on Nelson Street at the end of last year.

Lisa, who worked in the front office at Springlands School for eight years before moving to Wellington to take a sales and marketing job, says she’s excited to be closer to her family and friends in Blenheim.

“I love it back here. You can take the girl out of Blenheim but you can’t take Blenheim

out of the girl.”Lisa runs carfinance.co.nz’s

with her partner Greg Trask, who owns the business and commutes from Wellington.

Greg has been doing busi-ness with locals for the past six years, and will be expanding the business into the South Island in the near future.

“The reason for me being here is that I can be his eyes and ears on the ground, and to provide a more personalised client experience” Lisa says.

The business finances cars and a range of other vehicles, including boats, motorbikes, jet skis and agricultural vehi-cles such as bulldozers, trucks and diggers, and vintage plant and machinery.

Carfinance.co.nz kicks into gear

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OLD CONVENT STILL FOR SALE The deadline for the sale of the Old Saint Mary’s Convent at Rapaura is ap-proaching. The tender closes on April 22 at 4pm. The property, which now serves as luxury accommodation and a wedding venue, is being sold as a going concern through Bayleys Marlborough.

CELLAR DOOR CLOSEDThe cellar door at the Vines Village is being closed temporarily as it gets a makeover. Whitehaven Wines is moving in to take the place of Eradus wines.

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A series of six field days will be held showcasing the winning entrants of the Environment Awards over April and May. All welcome. The first two field days are: Sunday, 12 April – Marlborough Farmers Market winner of the ASB Community Innovation Award. Meet at 10.30 am at the cooking demonstration area of the Farmers Market at A & P Park. Hear speaker Maggie

Asplet from the National Farmers Market organisation and learn about the inner workings ”behind the scenes” of the market. Guided tour by members around the

market. Do your shopping at the same time!Saturday, 18 April 9.00 am–3.00 pm – Manuka Island Forest winner of the Marlborough Forest Industry Association Forestry Award.A field trip to tour this interesting forest block on the Northbank of the Wairau River. Production forestry P.radiata and D.fir. natural habitat areas and historic cob cottage. Meet at Church Corner, Wairau Valley Township to carpool in 4WD vehicles at 9.00 am. BYO lunch, suitable footwear and clothing. Please contact Nicky Eade to book for this field trip. Ph: 520 7400, email [email protected]

Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards Field DaysFirst two field days coming soon

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Positive ageing - Swift action vital in any sign of a strokeThe chances of having a stroke increase with age.Three quarters of all strokes happen to people over age 65.Men are at higher risk than women.Family history is a factor. So too is heart disease, diabetes and high blood cholesterol. Smoking, excessive alcohol and excess weight are all considered to contribute to increased

risk.It is important to recognise when someone is having a stroke and get immediate medical attention to minimise brain damage. Act immediately by calling 111.Use the FAST response if you think someone may be having a stroke:Face: is one side drooping?Arms: raise both arms, is one side

weaker?Speech: unable to speak, or words jumbled or slurred?Time: Act fast and phone 111.More information at www.stroke.org.nzMarlborough Stroke Club, phone 578 8226 or [email protected]

You are encouraged to have your say on the 10-year Long Term Plan from Thursday 2 April 2015. Council will consider a draft LTP Consultation Document at its 2 April meeting. If the document is adopted

by Council, it will be online from 5.00 pm on www.marlborough.govt.nz and from 7 April at the Council offices and libraries in Blenheim and Picton. The Consultation Document outlines detailed information

on the big issues and changes included in Council’s budget for the next 10 years. Make a submission and tell us if you wish to speak to your submissions on 2, 3, or 4 June. Council will

deliberate on all submissions and adopt the Long Term Plan for 2015-25 before 30 June 2015.Submissions close on Thursday 7 May 2015 at 5.00 pm.

Council is consulting on the Long Term Plan 2015-25Public Notice under the Local Government Act 2002

Now is the time to tell councillors what you think of the projects and priorities Council is planning for the next decade. Submissions on the Long Term Plan 2015-25 open today and people have five weeks to make their views known.A leaflet setting out Council’s top spending priorities in the 10 years ahead will be delivered to households with their community newspaper this month.More details are available in a larger consultation document which is on the Council website and can be seen at any Council office or library.• These are key issues that

councillors need to hear feedback about:

• Future improvements to water supply in Seddon, rural Awatere, Renwick and Havelock

• The two Library projects; Picton’s new library and the Blenheim CBD-library-gallery upgrade

• Improvements to the amenities in the small townships

• An irrigation scheme for Flaxbourne

• A future approach to economic development

• Development contributions paid by property developers to help provide community facilities

• Council’s financial preparedness for natural disasters

Councillors are planning to promote awareness of the Consultation Document by getting out amongst the public, at markets, supermarkets and the libraries. Talk to a councillor about the Long Term Plan projects at these venues:Thursday 9 April• Blenheim Library, 1pm-3pmFriday 10 April • Renwick Supermarket, noon- 2.30pm• Blenheim Library, 1pm - 3pmWednesday 15 April• Seddon, Public meeting at Community Hall, 6.30pm• Blenheim Library, 1pm-3pmFriday 17 April• Drop-in to the Council – ground floor committee room, 1pm-3pmSaturday 18 April• Redwoodtown and Railway Station car-boot markets, 9am-noonSunday 19 April• Farmers Market, 9am-noon

More dates for discussions with councillors will be advertised before submissions close.Submissions on the Consultation Document will be accepted from 2 April 2015 until 5 pm on 7 May 2015.

Consulting Marlborough about Council projects

Deputy mayor Terry Sloan and Mayor Alistair Sowman check over the Consultation Document which explains to the public the projects Council is proposing for Marlborough in the coming decade.

Council Services Easter Holiday HoursMarlborough District Council, Blenheim office will be closed from 5.00 pm Thursday 2 April 2015 and reopen on Tuesday 7 April 2015 at 8.00 am.All Transfer Stations, the Resource Recovery Centre and Greenfingers Compost Facility will be closed on Good Friday 3 April.Transfer StationsBlenheimSaturday 4 April 2015 - 10.00 am to 4.00 pmEaster Sunday 5 April 2015 - 10.00 am to 4.00 pmEaster Monday 6 April 2015 - 8.00 am to 4.30 pmPictonSaturday 4 April 2015 - 8.00 am to middayEaster Sunday 5 April 2015 - Midday to 4.00 pmEaster Monday 6 April 2015 - 8.00 am to 4.00 pmHavelockSaturday 4 April 2015 - Midday to 4.00 pmEaster Sunday 5 April 2015 - Midday to 4.00 pmEaster Monday 6 April 2015 - 8.00 am to 2.00 pmSeddonSaturday 4 April 2015 - Midday to 4.00 pmEaster Sunday 5 April 2015 - ClosedEaster Monday 6 April 2015 - ClosedWairau ValleySaturday 4 April 2015 - Midday to 4.00 pmEaster Sunday 5 April 2015 - ClosedEaster Monday 6 April 2015 - ClosedRai ValleySaturday 4 April 2015 - ClosedEaster Sunday 5 April 2015 - 10.00 am to 4.00 pmEaster Monday 6 April 2015 - ClosedResource Recovery CentreSaturday 4 April 2015 - 10.00 am to 4.00 pmEaster Sunday 5 April 2015 - 10.00 am to 4.00 pmEaster Monday 6 April 2015 - 8.00 am to 4.30 pmGreenfingers Compost FacilitySaturday 4 April 2015 - 10.00 am to 4.00 pmEaster Sunday 5 April 2015 - 10.00 am to 4.00 pmEaster Monday 6 April 2015 - 8.00 am to 4.30 pm

Kerbside Rubbish Bag and Recycling Collections Good FridayRubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Fridays will be collected on Thursday 2 April instead of Friday 3 April.Easter MondayRubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Mondays will be collected on Tuesday 7 April instead of Monday 6 April.Please make sure your bags and crates are out on the kerb by 7.30 am.

Library HoursMarlborough District Library Blenheim and the Picton Library and Service Centre will be closed on Good Friday 3 April, Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April.Marlborough District LibraryThursday 2 April - Open 9.00 am to 6.00 pmSaturday 4 April - Open 10.00 am to 1.00 pmTuesday 7 April - Normal hours resumePicton Library and Service CentreThursday 2 April - Open 8.00 am to 5.00 pmSaturday 4 April - Open 10.00 am to 1.00 pmTuesday 7 April - Normal hours resumeBus ServicesPassengers are advised that during Easter weekend the Blenheim Bus Service will not operate on the following statutory public holidays:Good Friday 3 April 2015.Easter Monday 6 April 2015.

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Traffic worriesMP Smiths worries about traffic should start with the huge increase of vineyard related vehicles, he also being an owner. Easy to help us truckies, finish the bypass from Annies corner to Riverlands. But wait its too easy! That means another state highway bridge and its not yet election year.

WindmillWould our lovely neighbours in Murphys Road, please consider fixing their windmill. We all do so love to see it turning in the breeze but for sometime now it’s been quite noisey and is becoming an nuisance. Please don’t be offended. Your Back Fence Neighbours.

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Thank you awesome ladyTo the awesome lady who was cleaning up the mess on Saturday morning outside Oliver park, McDonald’s bags and the like, thanks for helping keep our town looking great. To the losers who made the mess, have some consideration for others and some respect for this town.

No white line means it is not a crossing. It is a road. Dont walk out, wait for driver to be nice and stop. Its your life on the line not his or hers.

Commentry gaffsI’m watching the final of cricket Aussie and our Black Caps. I’m a very big fan and I wish them all the best and I’m very disturbed with that Brian Lara comment about our boys saying they field like vultures surrounding a dead something for food that wasnt nice thing to say.Also Aussie cricket team why do they spit in their hands and rub it..very very disgusting and that could carry germs around.

Reply to “who’s the hoon” He wakes Linton Street six mornings a week at 5.15am. He’s new to our quiet Street and needs to have some respect or buy a decent car and grow up!!

Pedestrian crossingsPedestrian crossings do have stripes on them, the ones that don’t are called courtesy cross-ings. Regardless, people should always look before they cross & perhaps drivers should be more courteous.

Great weekendGreat weekend @ Methodist 150 Reunion thanks 2 those that organized & ran it

Tourist driversWe see tourist drivers failing to keep left then use the excuse they’re used to driving on the right. How many kiwis go overseas and then drive on the left.I’ve lived in USA & also driven 22,000K in Europe & never had an issue with it. It all comes down to education of drivers.

Maybe it is time to do yet another article edu-cating locals about the crossings in Blenheim.Obviously some people are confused about what the difference is between a courtesy crossing and a pedestrian crossing!!

Big thank you from our kidsI just wanted to say a big thank you to the Marlborough youth trust for a wonderful Saturday evening at the Blenheim skating rink.There would have been 500 youth come and go all evening. Skating, wallclimbing, and laser tags. Our kids had loads of fun and it was all free. WELLDONE

Cooler nightsHooray for the cooler nights. I can finally sleep through the night. Sleepy head.

If you are referring to the ones in town, they are not pedestrian crossings. If you opened your eyes there are stripes on the pedestrian crossings .

Fined wineVineyard owners are quietly willingly paying huge fines for water restriction usage breaches rather than lose out on a possible harvest selection. Money will not replace the water ordinary folk need, at what cost is alcohol profits?

Lucky this timeMale driver in red car - wish there were more police around! Driving along Main St around roundabout into Grove Rd, through two more roundabouts - all the time talking on phone. You were lucky this time, hopefully not next time.

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Dear Ed,Now that the Equinox has passed the

nights are becoming noticeably longer as the darkness gradually increases.

It will be emphasized when daylight saving ends on the Sunday of this coming weekend, the first in April.

It is, of course, Easter Sunday. They coincide because when Easter falls isn’t based on the Gregorian Calendar but on nature’s calendar.

It’s always on the weekend following the third full moon after Christmas.

As well, as it happens, this year, the next moon comes in full early on the Sunday, but before we turn the clocks back.

The ‘earlier’ darkness will be all the better to show the moon off especially at moonrise that evening, as the sun will have set; fortuitous for us moon-gazers - all the better to see her.

To add to these coincidences, there’s also an eclipse of the moon!

One would wonder if these occurrences will be considered to augur well for the christians’ Easter message and, if so, perhaps could be considered Easter Enhancement Events (EEE).

My term may be adopted, if it appeals (acronym included).

Arvensislunar-tic

Moon musings

Dear Ed“Young Dancers” at Clubs of

Marlborough. Watching a small family group of

children dancing with their parents all together on the corner of the dance floor and closely supervised and enjoying themselves, were asked to leave the floor.

There were only about four couples dancing.

It is a shame these families got penalised for the bad behaviour of others.

Fair Go

“Young Dancers”Well done Black CapsCredit to the Black Caps it was an excellent campaign. Sometimes the bad guys just have to win.. Cricket tragic.

Untidy riverWhy does the Taylor River always look so untidy? The area has so much potential but the MDC don’t seem interested.

Conversations in doorwaysWhy do people insist on having conversations in doorways, especially when pushing a trolley at a supermarket? It drives me nuts.

Picton looks goodDear Ed,Recently parking meter charges in

central Blenheim went up. One retailer told me it represents a rise from 80 cents an hour to $1.50.

What are the Mayor and his council try-ing to do to central Blenheim? Strangle it?

I also understand MDC is in debt and that is due to increase.

Is this the prudent financial management of the due-to-retire CEO who the mayor heaped lavish praise on?

Gunna do Shopping in Picton from now on ?

“Puzzled Ratepayer”

Easter breakEnjoy the Easter break. Sure, not many of the shops are open but enjoy the family time and hopefully the warm weather.

Parking building woesSo I parked in the building behind your office, went to pay and my card was apparently faulty. No help on site, so had to pay $10 for 1 hour. Ridiculous!

Well doneWell done to those who took part in the grape ride.

Save the treesSave our Community Trees at Richardson Avenue, Council wants them gone....

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Any of my three trips to Las Vegas. The Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne in the weekend was great as well.

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I’m one of those people that keeps the Friends repeats on the air. Also really like Frasier and Parenthood.

Q I’m inspired by...

People who are passionate about their interests and hobbies.

Q What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

My framed 2011 All Blacks World Cup winners jersey.

Q Who would you love to have a meal with?

Kane Williamson, Chris Har-ris and Andrew Mehrtens.

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A trip around Europe or a seat at Wrestlemania 32.

Q What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I once drove a quad bike through an electric fence in rural Australia that I never saw coming.

Beef fillet, truffle mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, wild mushrooms. All washed down with a lemon lime and bitters.

I’d stockpile weet-bix for my survival.

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By Jacob PagePak‘nSave and New

World will open their stores on restricted hours on Easter Sunday balking at Easter trading laws.

The stores will open but not sell alcohol due to the bi-annual Omaka Clas-sic Fighters Airshow this weekend.

“The stores have taken this decision due to the fact there will be in excess of 30,000 people attending the Airshow on Saturday and Sunday. With such a large number of visitors to the area, many of whom are from out of town, the stores feel opening on Sunday is the only way to adequately meet the needs of the com-munity over the long week-end,” a spokesperson says.

Retailers have to close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Stores that open without an exemption face prosecution and a fine of up to $1000.

The last Classic Fighters Show in 2013 generated more than $3 million for the Marlborough region.

Both supermarkets will be closed on Good Friday.

Pak‘nSave will be open from 8am to 6pm on Sun-day while New World will be open from 7am to 10pm.

Normal hours will resume after that.

It comes as many local business voice their frustra-tion at missing out on the chance to boost business while the town swells in number with the Airshow.

Marlborough District Council and the Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board’s medical officer of health are advising the public to be aware of the presence of potentially toxic algae mats in the Taylor River.

People are warned to avoid any contact with the dark brown algal mats which can also be a health risk to dogs and stock as well as people.

Monitoring by Marlborough District Council scientific staff has identified these potentially toxic algae mats grow-ing in several stretches of the Taylor River downstream of the Monro Street Car Park.

The algae exist in rivers naturally but can form mats at times of continuing warm, dry weather and low river flows. Particular caution should be taken with algal mats that are floating on the surface or washed up on the river edge.

NMDHB medical officer of health Dr Andrew Lindsay says anyone concerned about possible health effects from exposure to the algae should seek

immediate medical advice.“Swallowing water containing toxic

algae may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and skin contact with the mats can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose and mouth.”

Dogs are particularly susceptible to the toxins as they are attracted to the mats strong musty odour, and owners are advised to keep their dogs out of the river and to avoid letting them wander at the river’s edge.

Prompt veterinary attention should be sought for any dogs or other animals that get sick after being in a river.

District Council senior environmen-tal scientist Peter Hamill says other Marlborough rivers are being checked for the algae.

“This algae regularly occurs in rivers around the country where the flow drops to very low levels. We’ve seen it in the Wairau River earlier this year, and given the current conditions, it could well be in other rivers so people should be aware of the risk.”

The algae is regularly seen in Nelson and more details about the cyanobac-teria can be found on the Nelson City Council website: http://nelson.govt.nz/environment/water-3/freshwater-2/toxic-algae/

Warning over algae in Taylor River

Business Networking Blenheim regional director Stephanie Millar, Marlborough Hospice fundraising events coordinator Sandy Inwood and BNI Blenheim Hospice liaison Mariska Nicholas at BNI’s meeting on Friday night.BNI presented Hospice with a cheque for $1275 at the meeting.

Supermarkets to open despite Easter laws

Tickets go on sale for the Crusaders as they visit Nelson next month.

Sales open at noon tomorrow for the match at Trafalgar Park on Friday, May 29.

The Crusaders will be playing the top-of-the-table Hurricanes, who have won six out of six so far this season.

Crusaders chief executive Hamish Riach com-mented that this match would be an amazing occasion for the Tasman region, and with it being Queen’s Birthday Weekend, Crusaders fans from all over the region would be able to travel to sup-port their team.

“This will be a highly anticipated game with the way the Hurricanes have been playing this season. It is the Crusaders’ last home game of the regular season, so we are hoping that supporters from across the region will take the opportunity of a long weekend in Nelson to support their team and turn Trafalgar Park red and black,” Mr Riach said.

To purchase your tickets, visit the Floor Pride Civic Theatre or go to the TicketDirect website.

Crusaders tickets for sale

Crusaders captain Kieran Read will be hoping to lead his team to victory over the Hurricanes in Nelson on May 29.

Algal mats in the Wairau River are now in Taylor River.


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- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE - Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Egg Hunt @ Farmers Market from

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100 Days for 100 YearsMarlborough Brass Bandsman Denis Teeling is sounding the Last Post for 100 days from 15 January until 24th April 2015, each evening at 1800 hours at the Blenheim Cenotaph in Seymour Square. The public are invited to lay poppies to the fallen. Seymour Square, 92 High St, Blenheim, 6pm – 6.15pm.

Red Cross ExhibitionCelebrating the 100th anniversary of Red Cross internationally and reminder of what has been achieved by Red Cross in Marlborough. Entry by donation. Marlborough Provincial Museum and Archives, 26 Arthur Baker Place. 1st - 9th April.

Classic Fighters Omaka AirshowThere will be something on offer to suit everyone, with musical entertainment, delectable Marlborough wine and food, merchandise stalls, a kid’s fun zone and a grand array of classic cars. Omaka Avia-tion Heritage Centre, 79 Aerodrome Rd, Blenheim.

Air Show trains Leave Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim for Omaka at 9am and return at 4.30pm. Fares; Adults $10 Child $5 one way ($15 & $7 return) CASH ONLY, also trains will be running from Brayshaw Park to Omaka and return from 9am to 5pm over the 3 days.

Hot art in HavelockThe Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 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 Edwin Fox ShipVisitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly ac-tivity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

Eggcellent DIY Easter FunFamily Fun Day, including D.I.Y. work-shops for kids and adults, a colouring competition, Easter egg hunt as well as free entertainment, including a bouncy castle and face painting sessions. Bun-nings Warehouse, Springlands.

Picton Museum10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

The Diversion GalleryOpen 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Easter River CruiseThe three hour cruise departs at 5pm so come on board a little early and relax with a glass of wine before we untie the mooring ropes. We’ll cruise the Opawa River in Blenheim. You’ll peep into homes, gardens, farms and vineyards all from the comfort of our large riverboat. Marlbor-ough’s River Queen, Horton Street Wharf, Blenheim.

Saturday 4The Marlborough Art Society Autumn Members’ ExhibitionOpen until Sunday April 12th 10.30am-4.30pm. (closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday), Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High St, Blenheim.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Sat-urday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building rela-tionships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am.

Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Marlborough Artisan MarketWynen Street Carpark, Wynen Street, Blenheim, 9am – 1pm. Highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls, salmon, cheese, strawberries, toma-toes, veggies, blueberries, cherries, bread, ibiccis, your jam and preserves.

Rarangi–Whites Bay Track WalkThe Rarangi–Whites Bay Track is a tramp-ing track which must be walked both ways unless transport is arranged. It zig-zags up from Whites Bay to the Port Un-derwood Road through a pine plantation, and then follows the road for about 500 m before descending to Rarangi, near the Monkey Bay track.

Sunday 5Egg Hunt @ Farmers MarketKids collect a quiz sheet from the Marlborough Farmers Market info stall and hunt for choc! This will be a great fam-ily day out with food & coffee stalls and a chance to do the weekly shop, 9.30am.

Family Brunch and Easter Egg Treasure Hunt TopHouse Historic Guesthouse Nelson Lakes, 10am - 12.30. Reservations re-quired. $25.00 per adult and $15.00 for kids up to 12 years/ $20.00 for the big kids up to 18years of age. Ph. 0800-544545 for more details.

Ulysses RideLunch ride to The East Coast Inn, Ward. Meet at the Railway Stn (south end) 10.45am ride departing at 11am.

Farmers Market Summer Season Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer. Fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the producer, abundant with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baking and much more ..

Marlborough Rock and Mineral ClubBrayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission.

Associated Modellers SocietyMiniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2.00.

Wither Hills Farm ParkLoop 1 - Wither Hills Farm Park - Redwood Street entrance carpark. Loop 2 – Wither Hills Farm Park - Quail Stream entrance carpark. Both routes head down an open ridge from Mount Vernon with a continu-ous view of Blenheim, out over the Wairau Lagoons and on a clear day across to Wel-lington’s south coast.

Monday 6Car Boot Sale & Bow & Arrow Shooting. TopHouse Historic Guesthouse Nelson Lakes, 10am – 2pm. Our local bow & ar-row experts Ed & Nicki Shaw will be there to entertain the big & little kids (charges apply).

Taylor River TrailBurleigh Bridge to Taylor Dam, the full length between Burleigh Bridge and the Taylor Dam is approx 5 km, however, there are various points to enter and exit between these two points, the trail is of an off-road nature for the entire length but the terrain is generally flat and con-sidered easy going for most.

Wither Hills MTB ParkA dedicated 40 hectare basin offers a net-work of mostly one way trails requiring a range of skill levels. There are 3 grades of tracks: Easy, intermediate and advanced. Access is via a car park on Taylor Pass Road or via the popular Stockyard Track. Most tracks are on steeper terrain more suited to experienced riders.

Up and Coming9th & 10th April Marlborough Merino Stud Breeders Tour. With many of Marlborough’s Stud Proper-ties on show, we will also viewing some of Marlborough’s award winning Merino Sheep in our bi-annual 2th Flock Ewe Com-petition. Ph Tineke 572 4755, [email protected] for more info.

April 11Kaituna Ridges Ramble, A 12km run/mt bike/walk at the base of the Pelorus Sounds $20pp. A fundraiser for Pelorus Community Preschool. See www.kaitunaridgesramble.kiwi.nz.

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Wed 8th April 10.30am, 1.30pm, 6.30pmThur 9th April 10.30am, 1.30pm

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KING AND COUNTRYSaturday 18th April @ 7.30pmSunday 19th April @ 4.00pm

Tue 21st – Fri 24th April @ 7.30pmAdult $29.50 Conc (65+) $26.50

Student $22.50 Groups (10+) $26.50

QUEENIT’S A KINDA MAGIC

Sunday 3rd May 2015 @ 7.00pmAdult $61.00

Child (u13) $32.00Groups (6+) $56.00pp

DENNIS LOCORRIERE PRESENTS DR HOOK

Tuesday 5th May 2015 @ 7.30pmAdmit One: $85.00

ED BYRNE ROARING FORTIES

Friday 15th May 2015 @ 8.00pm(R14 - Recommended age 16+)

Adult $47.00 Conc (65+) $41.50Student (with ID) $41.50

Group (6+) $41.50

MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE

SLEEPING BEAUTYWednesday 20th May 2015 @ 7.30pm

Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $82.00Child (u16) $72.00

Group (6+) $82.00pp

2DEGREES COMEDY CONVOY

Thursday 21st May @ 8.00pmAdult $47.00 Conc (65+) $41.50

Group (6+) $41.50pp R14 recommended R16

FOSTER & ALLENTuesday 2nd June 2015 @ 7.00pm

Admit One $71.90

ISLA GRANT FAREWELL TOUR

Friday 21st August 2015 @ 7.30pmAdmit One $71.00

NZSO – CLASSICAL HITSSunday 20th September 2015 @ 5.00pm

Adult $52.00 Conc (65+) $47.00Child (up to & including

college age) $17.00 Group (8+) $44.40

SWAN LAKESunday 22nd November 2015 @ 8.00pm

EARLYBIRD PRICES until 8 AprilEBAdult $77.00 EBConc (65+) $72.00

EBChild (0-17yrs) $47.00EBGroup (10+) $72.00

COALTOWN BLUESFri 10th April & Sat 11th April 7.30pm

Sunday 12th April 2.00pmAdmit One $22.00

Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, PictonPHONE (03) 520 8560, [email protected]

Prices include booking feeSome Fees May Apply

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Kaituna Ridges RambleA fundraiser for Pelorus Community Preschool. See www.kaitunaridgesramble.kiwi.nz


Historic legal chambers for saleOne of Blenheim’s most well known com-

mercial buildings, Temple Chambers, has been placed on the market for sale.

For the past 90 years the building has been occupied by the same business – Marlborough’s longest established law firm Hardy-Jones Clark.

Built in the 1920s, Temple Chambers has been placed on the market with Bayleys, through a tender process closing on April 15. The freehold property is being marketed for sale through Bayleys salespeople Mark Sherlock and Glenn Dick.

Dick says the property was one of the town’s better known commercial buildings.

Located at 76-84 High Street, the building adjoins the town’s primary office and retail shopping precinct, with high traffic and pedestrian levels.

The property has a capital valuation of

$1.37 million.Temple Chambers features elements of the

original façade of ANZ bank, which previ-ously neighboured the building. The bank was later demolished and Temple Chambers was extended onto the site as part of major works carried out under the guidance of renowned architect Sir Ian Athfield.

Mr Dick says the character building was an architectural throwback.

“This is an attractive well maintained character building that is part of Blenheim’s architectural history and gives a glimpse of old architecture that has largely been lost from the town. Temple Chambers has a long tradition as home to this highly regarded and long-time legal practice.”

For more information contact Bayleys Blenheim or Bayleys Wellington.Right: The Temple Chambers building.

On Tuesday smoke free advocates from here and around the country met in Marlborough to discuss the Smokefree Coalition’s national action plan. Back row: Julia Rout, Stephanie Erick, Brenda Chilvers and Prudence Stone and front row: Vikki Ambrose, Teresa Goza and Jan Pearson. Absent is Sana Daunauda.

Smoke free consultation

The race to be New Zealand’s sunniest town has started in earnest, with Blenheim sitting second on the table after three months.

From January to March, Blenheim has enjoyed 794 sunshine hours, five and a half hours behind 2014 winner Whakatane.

The figure is 19 and a half hours ahead of Nelson in fourth place. Blenheim recorded 30 more sunshine hours in March than Nelson, which has seen it rise to second, from fourth at the end of February.

Blenheim’s sunshine hours tally for the last three months has exceeded its long-term average for that period.

While being sunnier than usual, there was also 37.4 millimetres of rain in March, which made it the wettest month since June last year. The rainfall recorded on March 6, 16mm, made it the wettest day in 10 months.

Despite those figures the period from July 2014 to last month was the driest nine-month period of any kind since records began in 1930.

Only 188.4mm of rain fell in those nine months. The previous driest nine-month period was November 1972 to July 1973 with a total of 202mm, which was a period of severe drought.

Sunshine stoush heats up, dry spell continues

By Jacob PageBlenheim businessman Terry Gillan has

lived a life of success and the odd failure and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Terry, who turns 80 next year, has written a book charting his life from growing up in London and moving to Marlborough 25 years ago and not knowing much about the place.

The book called ‘You Hum it, I’ll Play It’ was launched at Paper Plus on Wednesday night with a book signing.

Terry says he spent five years on the book and wrote most of it while overlooking water at his bach in Marlborough or while holiday-ing in Spain.

“I thought I’ve had this great life and I’d like to write it down.

“Mostly for my children and future genera-

tions”Write it down he did.Not particularly computer savvy, Terry

wrote it all out in long hand with an eraser by his side.

“I enjoyed the process; it’s been a lot of fun.”Despite his wife, Toni, being a writer herself,

Terry says until the sub-editing was needed he had free rein.

Terry was an integral part of the building of the Forum in the CBD.

He says it was a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

“It was 25 years ago and my brother had decided he was going to live in Spain and I was going to New Zealand.

“I got to Marlborough and had to work out what everyone did here.

“Initially I enjoyed being part of the wine industry which was much smaller then, I think there were five wineries.

“The chance to do (The Forum) came up... Initially I couldn’t believe the amount of negativity towards the project but we got there with a lot of patience.”

Terry says he hopes people understand they can do whatever they want in life after reading the book.

“If you want to do something, just do it,” Terry says.”

He says he does not fear failure because if he did he would not have the life story to tell now.

Terry takes on the written word

Terry Gillan

Hope and treatment is available for the more than 2600 people* in the Nelson Marlborough region who have gout, a potentially crippling form of arthritis that can strike at any time.

Arthritis New Zealand has launched a campaign called ‘Don’t get trapped by gout!’ – to raise awareness about gout, and to encourage Kiwis who think they may have the illness to see their GP, so it can be man-aged and treated. New Zealand has one of the highest prevalences of gout worldwide.

Sandra Kirby from Arthritis New Zealand

says gout is the second most common form of arthritis in New Zealand, and one of the most painful.

“It’s caused by too much uric acid in the blood and affects joints, causing sudden attacks of pain, often coming on overnight. It can affect any joint but initially it often affects the big toe or another part of the foot. The skin over the joint may also become red and shiny.”

Ms Kirby says there are a number of myths and misunderstandings about gout, includ-ing that it is an ‘old man’s disease’, mainly

affects the wealthy and can’t be treated.“In fact, while gout is more likely to occur

in males and in Maori and Pacific people, it can strike at any time.”

She says the good news is gout can be managed, and while there is no cure, there is treatment to ease pain and other symptoms.

Former All Black and Hurricanes prop Neemia Tialata knows first-hand how pain-ful and debilitating gout can be, having been diagnosed at the age 20 after a rugby game.

“I was in so much pain and couldn’t walk. I saw a doctor who diagnosed gout and put

me on daily medicine straight away. “I couldn’t believe it at first. I didn’t know

gout was a form of arthritis, that someone my age could have it, or that Pacific Island and Maori people, especially men, are more likely to get it.”

Now aged 32, Neemia says taking his daily medication and moderating his diet by limiting shellfish, beer and red wine, has allowed him to keep his gout under control and continue his rugby career.

His advice to anyone who thinks they might have gout is to see their doctor.

Hope for gout sufferers


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Grant set to help more people into new homes

By Celeste LodewykMarlborough mortgage advisors are

encouraging first home buyers to start seriously looking at their financial op-tions after that changes to the KiwiSaver first home buyer packages came into effect on Wednesday.

Three main changes include the re-placement of the KiwiSaver First Home Deposit Subsidy with the KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant.

This effectively doubles the support for buying a newly built home, and increases the house price limits.

Changes include: House price caps for grants and

Welcome Home Loans have risen for Marlborough from 300,000 to $350,000.

Not only does the KiwiSaver Home-Start grant provide eligible first home buyers with a grant of up to $5000 for individuals and up to $10,000 for couples for the purchase of an existing home, but it also provides grants of up to $20,000 to help with the costs of purchasing a brand new home.

The third main change allows all KiwiSaver contributions including member’s tax credits to be withdrawn (with the exception of the Government $1000 kick-start).

According to Blenheim based mort-gage and financial advisor Karen Mooney, these changes will make a considerable difference, particularly with two people involved.

“It could mean the difference of quite a few thousand.

“It also means that people in Marlborough have a better chance of purchasing a new house now the cap has been raised to $350,000. It’s not easy but it’s possible which is great news for our region,” she says.

For more information about these changes and to discuss your options, talk to a mortgage broker.

The Marlborough Givealittle donations page for Vanuatu has raised almost $3000 and tools and medical equipment continues to be offered.

The New Zealand Defence Force continues to be a leading presence in the recovery of the country after Cyclone Pam.

Repairing buildings, clearing roads, delivering food and purifying water supplies has kept New Zealand Defence Force personnel busy on Epi Island in Vanuatu this week.

More than 200 NZDF staff remain in Va-nuatu, including HMNZS Canterbury and her crew, engineers and health services personnel, and most will be working through Easter.

The largest total concentration yet of NZDF and other Kiwi aid workers went ashore at Port Kwemi in a series of landing craft trips from HMNZS Canterbury on Wednesday.

Engineers repairing the Vaemali Medical Centre and Epi High School at Lamen Bay were also resupplied, and at Port Kwemi more than 70 NZDF and agency personnel along with nine vehicles and supporting stores were landed.

Key tasks at Port Kwemi include clearing roads and tracks, repairing buildings and

water purification. This work is planned to be the NZDF’s main commitment for the next week and up to 100 personnel will be ashore to carry it out.

Senior officers based on Canterbury, along with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vanuatu Government officials, have also been engaging with local government representatives on the island and planning future tasks for the NZDF Task Group and the ship.

“Our personnel, Ministry of Health and New Zealand Fire Service personnel have com-menced reconstruction and health work. The immediate priority for the NZDF, working in collaboration with our colleagues from the New Zealand Fire Service, is to restore water supplies to the villages in the area. In the com-ing days more NZDF personnel will be surged ashore to assist,” commanding officer lieutenant colonel Paul Hayward says.

“NZDF people have been very eager to get ashore and help the ni-Vanuatu, and they have been received very well by the local communi-ties.”

Giving continues after Cyclone Pam

A New Zealand Defence Force team from 2 Engineer Regiment conducts repairs to the roof, solar panels, and electrical wiring of the hospital at Vaemali on Epi Island.

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Te Pūtahitanga is a new entity formed on behalf of the nine Iwi of Te Waipounamu, for the sole purpose of realising the transformation potential of Whānau Ora by serving as the Commissioning Agency for the South Island. This partnership builds on five years of strengthening collaboration amongst the Iwi of Te Waipounamu and is anchored in shared commitments to whānau as the building blocks of our communities.

The Whānau Enterprise Coach (WEC) is a pivotal role within Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. The purpose of this role is to support new ventures Te Pūtahitanga has invested in, and to generate a pipeline of whānau initiated ventures for Te Pūtahitanga and other agencies to invest in. The WEC’s will be located regionally across Te Waipounamu, one based in Nelson or Blenheim, one in Dunedin or Invercargill and up to two in Christchurch.

The Whānau Enterprise Coaches (WEC’s) will be the main community face of Te Pūtahitanga across Te Waipounmu. To be successful, the WEC’s will be intimately connected to the local Māori community and be a trusted go-to person for anyone who has an idea, and be comfortable working kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) as they coach whānau to develop and implement ventures.

Whānau enterprise coaching is a diverse, challenging role where your commercial acumen and experience will support the creation of new ventures and the development of business models aimed at delivering positive change that contributes to thriving whānau.

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By Celeste LodewykThe second public meeting

for the Renwick Smart and Connected discussion was held in Renwick on Tuesday night, attracting a very sup-portive and willing crowd of more than 70 attendees.

Colin Bass of BusinessLab outlined a draft vision devel-oped from the first public meeting which identified some of Renwick’s best rec-ognised strengths.

Attendees were then asked to work in groups to discuss the priorities raised at the public meeting that were of the most importance to them.

Each group was tasked to identify specific opportuni-ties that the Renwick Smart and Connected initiative could focus on.

Some examples included establishing or reviving a leadership group, creat-ing a Renwick website, a virtual and physical hub,

develop landscaping plans to beautify the town centre, improve entrance signs and create regular markets and festivals.

The hotly debated water issue was also discussed, but with a positive and proactive approach.

Suggestions of how im-provements could be made to the Renwick water supply were made, and plans to improve consultation with the Marlborough District Council were also discussed.

Those who put their hands up to lead these discussions were later encouraged to step forward, as well as others, to be part of a smaller group of key people to be part of the Renwick Smart and Con-nected steering group.

Expressions of interest is now being sought from a smaller group of key people to be part of the steering group to oversee the out-comes of the initiative.

Discussions on Renwick’s future

Farmlands relocation Work on the new Farmlands

Building is approaching its conclusion, with the first day of trading scheduled for next month.

The first day of trading will be Monday, May 18, with an open evening for clients and

shareholders to be held on Wednesday, May 20.

The final day of trading in the current Redwood Street building will be Thursday, May 14, with the building shut on May 15 and 16 for relocation of stock.

Easter travelMotorists are being urged to

show patience to avoid being part of an unwanted Easter Weekend statistic while travel-ling

Over Easter weekend 2014 there were five fatal crashes and 95 reported injury crashes

in New Zealand. These crashes resulted in five

road deaths, 17 serious injuries and 123 minor injuries.

The lowest Easter road toll was zero deaths in 2012. The highest recorded number of deaths was 21 in 1971.

The winners of the Cawthron Marlborough environment awards will be on display to the public in the coming weeks.

The six award winners will be holding field days, starting with the Marlborough Farmers Market on Sunday, April 12.

Maggie Asplet will be speak-ing about the inner workings of the market during her speech, which begins at 10am at the

cooking demonstration area of the market.

Manuka Island Forest, Kaipu-pu Point Mainland Island So-ciety, the family farm of Mike and Kristen Gerard and the New Zealand Dryland Forest Initiative will also be holding field days, before the circuit ends with Pernod Ricard’s field day at the Brancott Vineyard on May 13.

Field days

Former Marlborough Boys’ College prop Atunaisa Moli has been picked in the New Zealand Under-20s squad for the Oceania tournament next month.

The 31-strong squad assembles at the Bruce Pulman Complex

in Auckland on April 24 before travelling to the Gold Coast to play in the Oceania Under 20 Championship against Japan, Samoa and Australia.

The squad for the World Rug-by Under 20 Championship will be named in early May

Moli in NZ team

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HARRISON: ‘Boris’, March 25, 2015MASLIN: Jada Megan, March 29, 2015RICHES: Oliver Orlando (7lb 9oz) March 29, 2015

BANKS, Roland William (Monty): On Tues-day March 31 2015, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved hus-band of the late Una, much loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Peter, Joanne and David, Susan and Stewart, Geoff and Gaye. Loved Grandad of Emily, Linda, and Daniel; Olivia, Alexi, Edward, and MaryRose; Andrew, Matthew, and Emma; and great Gran-dad of Ella, Lachie, Sarah, Reuben, Gus, and Flint. Messages to the Banks Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John Picton would be appreci-ated and may be made at the service or sent to c/- P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Monty will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.30pm Wednesday April 8, followed by cre-mation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nzJONES, Margaret Mary Elizabeth (nee Ea-ton): On Thursday April 2 2015 at home, peacefully with her family. Aged 83 years. Be-loved wife of Grosvenor, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Dai and Jill, and Sian and Roy. Cherished Nan and Grandmother of Anastacia and Chris, James and Hanna, Jus-tine and Grant, and Melanie and Stu. Special Aunt of Liz. Dearly loved daughter of the late Morey and Elizabeth Eaton (Kaikoura), and sister and sister-in-law of Pat (deceased) and Thelma (and Pam), Kate (deceased) and Dave, Bernie, Colleen (deceased) and Bob, Doreen, and Trevor (deceased), Anne and Jim (both deceased), Teri and Dennis, Joan, and John (deceased), and Helen and Errol. Special thanks to Margaret’s carer Maureen, Dr Jenny O’Donnell, and staff of Hospice Marlborough, and Florence Nightingale. Messages may be sent to 67 New Renwick Road, Burleigh, Blenheim 7201. A service for Margaret will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, at 2pm Thursday April 9, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

WRITING SPACE

ACROSS 1 Swamp (5) 4 Completely calm, self- possessed (4,2,1,8) 14 S American country (5) 15 Small wood (5) 16 Irish sprite (10)17 Bid (5) 19 Moose (3) 20 Germ (7) 21 Statue (9) 22 Spring-flowering corm (6) 25 Academic (9) 27 Preacher’s platform (6) 28 Scarcity (6) 33 Venture (10) 35 Make public (3) 36 Winged child (6) 37 Black marketeer (4) 39 Animal’s coat (3) 41 Sharp raceway bend (7) 42 Rich, elaborate cake (6) 43 Moving ahead (9) 44 Soldier’s decoration (5) 45 Legal representative (8) 50 Myself (2) 51 Printing character style (8)

55 Set into surface (5) 58 Rebuke formally (9) 59 Paper fastener (6) 60 Perform surgery (7) 61 Small measure of spirits (3)63 Candle cord (4) 64 Prosperity (6) 65 Pixie (3) 66 Retraction (10) 68 Sea animal (6) 69 Malicious or spitefully critical (6) 71 Spoke haltingly (9) 76 Lampoon (4-2) 77 Doggedly persistent (9) 79 Presaging ill-fortune (7) 81 Gratuity (3) 84 Provide food (5) 85 Tepid claim (anag)(10) 86 Characteristic (5) 87 Creepy (5) 88 Friendly understanding between states (7,8) 89 Air holes (5)

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The full list is held by the MRSA. You can visit the Panama Room, in the RSA Lounge of Clubs of Marlborough to view it.

April 3D Roding, 19 September 1916, age unknownH J Rolfes, 24 August 1918, age unknownJ Ross, 16 September 1916, age 31W D Rowan, 8 December 1915, age unknownH R Salmon MID, 7 October 1916,age unknownC.J.M Salt, 22 May 1941. age 28W H Sangwell, 5 April 1918, age unknown

April 4E Satherley, 17 May 1918, age unknownG Satherley, 7 September 1918, age unknownD Scanlon, 23 February 1917, age 37W F Schroder, 1 October 1916, age unknownC Sciascia MM, 1 August 1917, age unknownP F Scollard, Unknown, age unknownJ Scott, 24 October 1918, age 29

April 5A A Seely, 6 August 1918, age unknownL B Shannon, 24 July 1962, age unknownA Shand, 16 July 1942, age 27P A Shand, 12 January 1944, age 28G B Sheridan, 15 September 1916, age unknownG E Sheridan, 12 August 1917, age unknownL S Sherring, 9 May 1915, age 27H Shipley, 4 April 1918, age unknown

April 6A J Simmons, 6 August 1917, age unknownC E Simmons, 11 October 1916, age unknownH S Simmons, 13 June 1917, age unknownH D Simonsen, 17 April 1941, age 31M A Simpson, 7 August 1915, age 24G Small, 30 August 1921, age 30H L Small, 17 August 1942, age 23

April 7R Smart, 7 July 1917, age unkownA A Smith, 27 March 1918, age unknownC E Smith, 7 September 1900, age unknownC W Smith, 19 January 1901, age unknownH Smith, 9 April 1918, age unknownI D Smith, 16 July 1942, age unknownR T Smith, 23 October 1942, age 26

April 8W J Smith, Unknown, age unknownN Soper, 26 May 1918, age unknownR S Spiers, 27 August 1918, age 26S Starkey, 15 December 1944, age 20A Stemmer, 19 August 1915, age 28E G Stirling, 8 October 1918, age 26L W Stockwell, 24 May 1944, age 33

April 9E G Stokes, 15 July 1942, age 30R Strange, 25 May 1941, age 23G Stringfellow, 5 October 1917, age 22P S Sullivan, 28 August 1915, age unknownG Sutherland, 17 August 1915, age 30N W Tannar, 20 November 1917, age unknownF Tansley, 12 October 1917, age unknownG E Tapp, 14 November 1917, age 29

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What do the Easter Bunny and chocolate eggs have to do with the resurrection of Christ?

Easter originated in Pagan times. In Northern Europe, the Anglo-Saxons held an annual spring festival for Eostre, (goddess of the growing light of spring). The rabbit was her symbol, because of its

high fertility rate, while eggs represented new life.Later incorporated into Christianity, the stories

of an enchanted rabbit who lays eggs surfaced in 17th century Germany.

BANKS, Roland William (Monty): March 31, 2015BEACH, Russell Jack (Rusty): March 26, 2015BINNIE, Barry Donald: March 24, 2015BOYD, Mervyn James: March 29, 2015GODSIFF, Geoffrey Curtis (Geoff): March 28 2015GIBSON, Robert Archie (Bob): March 28, 2015 GIESE, Myra Florence: March 23, 2015LOWEN, Maria: March 26, 2015PARKER, Keith Frederick: March 19, 2015PRAIN, Elizabeth Clare Gibson (Libby) (nee Black)RYAN, Ronald Bruce (Ron): March 29 2015SMITH, Alexander Edward (Zac) Reg. No. 437071 2NZEF: March 26, 2015STRINGER, Margaret Rose (nee Cunningham): March 20, 2015TESTER, Ronald Albert (Shorty): April 1, 2015TODD, Janice Fay: March 29, 2015TUCKERMAN, Barry Charles (Tuck): March 26, 2015WOODS, Owen Donald: March 28, 2015

15SunThe Friday April 3, 2015 SPORT

BASKETBALL The Nelson Giants were beaten 80-58

by the Wellington Saints in their NBL warm-up game at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 over the weekend. Blenheim-born Giants player Adam

Rainbird missed the game due to injury.

inbriefSport Looking back

SPORTS TALK

Not only did the Black Caps say goodbye to their World Cup dream on Sunday, they also bid farewell to two of their finest servants.

Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills have hung up their boots after a combined 32 years of sterling service.

It’s hard to comprehend how much of an influence they have had on the national side, but the figures say this – Across all for-mats the pair played a combined 673 international games. They sent down 55,690 deliveries, or almost 9282 overs, and picked up 1032 wickets. With the bat they scored 8462 runs.

Vettori began his international

career on Waitangi Day 1997, when R Kelly’s ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ was dominating the airwaves. Mills started on April 15, 2001, when that old classic, Atomic Kitten’s ‘Whole Again’ was being blasted out of car stereos all over the country.

It says a lot for the current crop that in Mark Craig, Ish Sodhi, Nathan McCullum and the burgeoning group of young fast bowlers, the bowling attack is equipped to keep getting better regardless.

Joining Vettori and Mills in departing is bowling coach Shane Bond. It remains to be seen how much his considerable influence will be missed.

Sunday’s game itself was, from a Kiwi perspective, a damp squib. It’s saying something to think despite the powerful Australian performance, the retirements and the cup wrapping up, sledging has emerged as the main thread.

Nowadays, for better or worse, sport at the highest level is turning into a business, dictated by results and end product. Who cares if the Australians sledged us – they didn’t cheat, and they beat us fair-and-square on the day. If that helped them gain an edge, so be it.

It shouldn’t take away from a Black Caps campaign which generated interest in the game like never before.

With ...Adam Poulopoulos

CRICKETBen Wheeler’s Central Stags are out

of contention for the Plunket Shield four-day cricket title heading into the last round of matches.Their game with the Firebirds in

Napier began on Wednesday. Wheeler picked up 24 wickets in his

seven games prior to the ongoing one.

FOOTBALL The Fifa Under-20 World Cup will be

in display in Marlborough next week ahead of the tournament, which begins at the end of May. The trophy will be at Clubs of

Marlborough from 6:30pm-8:30pm on Tuesday. Former All White Noel Barkley will be

present at the display.

JIU-JITSU The Marlborough Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

competition is being held tomorrow at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. Events will be held in kids, men’s and

women’s division. The event begins at 9am.

KAITUNA RIDGES RAMBLE This year’s edition of the Kaituna

Ridges Ramble is being held on Saturday, April 11, beginning at the Kaituna Ridges Farm. It is a 12 kilometre course for walkers,

runners or mountain bikers. Registrations begin at 7:30am for

mountain bikers and conclude at 8:30am, with registration for runners and walkers open after that. For more information, visit the Kai-

tuna Ridges Ramble website.

RUGBY With it being Easter Weekend, there

was a big night of first division rugby at Lansdowne Park last night. Moutere and Waitohi faced off at

6pm, and directly afterwards Harle-quins faced unbeaten Central. Renwick have the bye this week.

The Marlborough Spikers’ Girls team came away with silverware from the recent Tasman Spikers’ volleyball tournament in Nelson.

The team came away with four wins from four games without dropping a set to win the trophy at last weekend’s event.

The girls beat Nelson College for Girls Prep 25-12 and 25-15, and then Waimea Spark 25-21 and 25-6 early on.

Waimea Storm was last in pool play, and Marlborough won both sets 25-15 to make it to the final.

Facing Broadgreen, they took out the match 25-19 and 25-16. As well as Anna Gardiner’s superb serving and spiking, Maddy Croad and Issy Rohloff both served and set well and also had some good hits over.

Amy Bain and Isla Dodson had great pass-ing but the whole team worked hard and well together and contributed to the win.

Marlborough Red Boys also went overt for the tournament, and won two of their four games.

Stand out players for the boys in the weekend were Josh Whittal and Daniel McKeown, who both had great serving and McKeown stepped up with good leadership.

With mostly Year 7 players, they held their own against some very good Nelson teams and should hold their heads high.

“The boys played as a team with maturity and sportsmanship beyond their years, and look to be a very strong and skilful team in the future,” says coach Gary Rouse.

Junior Game Development Officer Nicky Bain says the future is bright, with both teams full of potential.

Volleyballers bring home Tasman Trophy

The Marlborough Red Girls Spikers’ volleyball team. Back row - coach Bella Samau, Anna Gardiner, Grace Waring-Jones, Issy Rohloff, Isla Dodson and junior game development of-ficer/coach Nicky Bain. Front Row- Brittany Ashdown, Amy Gibbs, Maddy Croad, Amy Bain and Kate Thompson.

Seven young Marlborough footballers are off to Oamaru next week after being selected for the South Island’s National Talent Centre.

Hamish Turner, Patrick Schnarre, Tom Downes, Ruby Smith, Jonty Roubos, Benjamin Ivory-McCa-llum and Tiana Williams have all been selected for a training camp from Tuesday to Friday next week.

Their selection means they are in the top 28 players in their respective age groups in the South Island.

The septet is part of Marlborough’s Federation Tal-ent Centre, run as part of the New Zealand Football Talent Pathway. They were then either selected directly for the South Island NTC, or following a trial at the South Island’s Talent on Location day.

Last year, only four local players were selected for the South Island NTC.

Seven head to football training camp

The seven Marlburians heading down to the camp in Oamaru. Back: Hamish Turner, Patrick Schnarre and Tom Downes and front: Ruby Smith, Jonty Roubos, Benjamin Ivory-McCallum and Tiana Williams.

KARTINGMarlborough has three Karters travel-

ling to Palmerston North to contest for the 1NZ title at this weekend’s New Zealand Championships. They are Daniel Bugler in the KZ2,

Leighton Stanton in the rotax lights and William Exton in the vortex rok. This event is being live streamed

on the Kartsport Manawatu and Kartsport NZ website.

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I always have a good response from an advertisement in

the Sun.

Our ad went in the Sun on Wednesday and

by Friday morning we had sold 27 massage

packages! Fantastic response.

“”- Arthur Devine

Inspired Hair and Beauty Salon

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3 April Blenheim Sun