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September 2003By Ricky CollinsA look at thepast, with a viewto the futureThe New Zealand table wine industry is commonlyviewed as having been born in the 1970s whenSauvignon Blanc plantings began to appear on theWairau Plains in Marlborough.New Zealand Police Association NewsletterKeen on WineHowever, the first table wine vines were planted in thiscountry in the early 1800s. Some of our early pioneerswere responsible for these original plantings. SamuelMarsden brought vines from Sydney and planted avineyard in the Bay of Islands in 1819. James Busby,an Australian viticulturist, also planted French vinesnear Waitangi in 1832. The Catholic missionariesimported French vines in the late 1830s and plantedthem at various sites around the country. When theFrench arrived in Akaroa in 1840 they also brought andplanted vines. Further south, the goldminers whotravelled from Bendigo, Australia to establish and minenew goldfields in Central Otago, did the same.Scan forward to the 1890s, and the New ZealandGovernment brought Romeo Bragato, a pioneeringviticulturist out here to determine the viability ofgrowing table wines on a commercial basis in NewZealand. During his time here Bragato sampled winesfrom Pinot Noir and Syrah plantings at WilliamBeetham’s Lansdowne Station, north of Martinboroughand deemed these wines to be of prime quality. He alsotravelled to Central Otago and was equally excitedabout the prospect of producing wine in that region.Following his research around the country, Bragatoreported back to the government that in his view NewZealand was naturally suited to produce both Pinot Noirand Syrah. Sadly, Romeo Bragato left New Zealanddisillusioned that little regard had been taken of hisadvice.Over 100 years on, our Pinot Noir is starting to gainthe attention of the wine world. Many rank it, alongwith Oregon Pinot, as second only to French Burgundyin terms of quality. Now, we are also starting to seethe emergence of New Zealand Syrah as a potentialflagship variety for this country. Syrah is now beingproduced in many regions, from the far north rightdown to Central Otago, where Greg Hay of PeregrineVineyard is experimenting with the variety.However, Hawke’s Bay and Martinborough seem tohave had the best results to date. Vineyards such asTe Mata, Stonecroft, Mills Reef, Craggy Range and DryRiver are producing high quality examples that have adistinct profile. Te Kairanga Vineyard recently took outthe Champion Trophy at the Royal Easter Show fortheir Gimblett Gravels Hawke’s Bay Syrah, and guestAustralian judge James Halliday described the selectionof Syrah on display as the outstanding class at theshow.Our Syrah is quite different to Australian Shiraz, and ismore in line with the wines produced in the NorthernRhone region of France. It typically is an aromaticwine, with peppery, savoury liquorice and red berryflavours, reasonably high acidity levels and fine ripepowdery tannins. Unfortunately, many of our currentexamples are reasonably expensive ($30 plus).However, to get a taste of what this variety is allabout, try the Matua Matheson Syrah at around $20.While a little simpler than say the Mills Reef Elspeth,it does display the classic components of New ZealandSyrah.Romeo Bragato had a view to our future. It’s a pity ithas taken us 100 years or so to share his vision.A good show allroundPhil Robinson, a PC with the Bolton Traffic Unit, GreaterManchester is not too fond of dogs. He is not happy todeal with inebriated men either, so he was not verypleased when his two nightmares came together on arecent callout.Phil called at a local garage to buy a chocolate bar andwhen he returned to his vehicle he found a very drunkenman sitting in the car reviewing the in-car video andplaying with the controls.He took the man by the arm to take him out of the carbut then spotted a huge Rhodesian Ridgeback dogbounding towards him from across the car park. The dogwas hellbent on rescuing his master - the drunk. Thedog then attached himself to Phil’s arm and a fracasensued.Order and calm were restored when the drunk was takento the local nick and placed in a cell. The dog could notbe found anywhere - until Phil returned to his car tofind it laying on the rear seat - watching the video!Decking the CrimsSenior Sergeant Richard Middleton of Manurewa hastaken a leaf from the US Army’s “Most Wanted Iraqis” listby producing his own version, with each cardrepresenting a hardened criminal. Each officer isassigned a card and is responsible for tracking thecriminal the card refers to and making an immediatearrest should he or she step outside the bounds of thelaw. Each of the 52 cards refers to a recidivist burglarliving in Manurewa.Have you moved recently?If you have or perhaps you’re about to, please let us knowso we can update your records. You can do this by:• writing to us at PO Box 12-344;• calling on freephone0800 500 122;• faxing us on (04) 496 6819;• or emailing us at: membership@policeassn.org.nz.You need to let us know your membership number, newaddress and serving members - your new station.130
New Zealand Police Association NewsletterPolice Council of SportSPORTS NEWSTo contact the Police Council of Sport, call Linda Duncan at the RNZPC. Ph: (04) 238 3139North Island Bowls ChampionshipsThe Wanganui Police Bowling Club is to host the AnnualNorth Island Police Bowls Championships. According toBrian Walls, the Championships are in danger of going intorecess. The 2002 Champs were cancelled due to lack ofinterest in organising the event.To assist our members in hosting these important nationalevents the Association entered into a formal sponsorshiparrangement with the Police Council of Sport last year. Thesponsorship has been renewed this year.Linda Duncan, National Manager for the Council, hasconfirmed that this sponsorship continues to fill the voidSeptember 2003where traditional sponsorship avenues are no longeravailable. This significant sponsorship takes a lot of thestress out of organising events, as the funds are assured upfront,according to Linda.The tournament will be conducted with teams of fourplayers. The only rule being that the one civilian pick-upplayer allowed in each team cannot be the Skip.Entries are now being called for this year’s event, which is tobe hosted by the Wanganui Police Bowling Club in Wanganuibetween 18 - 20 November. Interested participants shouldcontact Brian Walls at Wanganui (Police Tie-Line 65000).Cross-country Mountain Bike ChampionshipsIn Association with The NZ Police Council of Sport& Marlborough Mountain Bike ClubWhen: Friday, 17 and Saturday 18 October, 2003.Venue: The Jentree.Course information: An information booklet will be sent outto all those who enter prior to 30 September. Only entries forthe cruiser/sport race will be taken on the day of the race.Championship race categories: This year there are fivemale and female grades. The Open men’s race will be overfour laps. All other grades will do three laps, except thecruiser/sport entries who will do two laps. Note: for theChampionship Titles, if you don’t wish to enter your agegrade, you must enter the Open grade. There will be noage distinction in the Downhill or Road Race events,although there will be a mountain bike category in theroad race.TROPHIES: Sponsored by NZ Police Council of Sport. (Youmust be a member of the Council of Sport to secure atrophy. Non-member placings will be acknowledged.)Every competitor will be equally eligible for plenty of spotHockey playersneededInterested in hockey? Want to go tothe Police and Emergency ServicesGames in Perth March 2004 and play inthe Police hockey team? Then you needto contact Steve Becker at Hamilton,DDI 79409. Steve wants to enter aMen’s, Mixed and Women’s team at theGames.NZ Police Hockey Men’s team will becompeting at the New Zealand nationaltournament in Stratford from 22-27September. We wish them all the best.prizes. The major prize is a new mountain bike.Entry Form: See below or visit the Police Associationwebsite (www.policeassn.org.z) and scroll to the bottom,look for the ‘2003 NZ Police Association Mountain BikeChamps’ article. Click the ‘Entry Form’ comment at thebottom. You can then print a copy of the entry form.Please send a cheque (not cash) for the entry fee, withyour completed entry form in an envelope addressed to:NZPA Mountain Bike Champs, P.O. Box 342, Blenheim -Attn: P. Halligan. (Please note that since the entryform was printed two events have been added. Feesare $20 for Cross-country, $10 for Downhill & $10 forthe Road Race.)Remember to apply through your local Council of Sport forfinancial assistance. Organisers have limited funds to assistonce you arrive in Blenheim.Enquiries: Contact Pete Halligan Tel: (03) 579-2350 or ext38850 fax (03) 577-2924 or e-mail Peter Halligan on LotusNotes.Entries for the Early Bird prize close Tuesday,30 September 2003.Police Clay-shooting TargetChampionshipsThe 22nd RNZAF Interbase, run in conjunction with the 16th (2003)Police Clay Target Championships Champs and the 11th Joint Services willbe held from 17-21 November at the Wellington-Hutt Valley Gun Club.Contact is:Paul Burns (Police Team Coordinator)Email: Paul.Burns@nzdf.mil.nzDirect dial 03 5771 242 (Bus) or021 2876743.Entries as soon as possible please.North Island reps: Roger Bright(Great Barrier Police) and DaveWalker (Gisborne Police).South Island reps: Ron Greatorex(Christchurch) & Alistair Grant(Dunedin).Visit www.policeassn.org.nz for updated contact details for thePolice Council of Sport management committee, District Sports Officers and the latest schedule of events.131
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