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By PaulaHulburt 

Atalented young soccer player has 

scored an invite to traininEuropeatone 

of the most prestigious soccer clubs in 

theworld. 

Tiago Arturo, 11,from Blenheim has 

been invited totrain in Spain atone of 

FC Barcelona’selite coaching academies. 

Now the Redwoodtown School pupil 

is working hard toraise the $20,000 he 

needs tomake his dream come true, 

alreadymaking$700byselling feijoa. 

“I love playing football,” Tiago says. 

“I love that you have tothink about the 

techniques.Dribbling is my favouritepart, 

andIlove to learnnew skills too.” 

Born in Argentina, Tiago, arrived in 

New Zealand eight years ago and lived 

with his dad, Federico Arturo and mum 

PaolaLizarde in Huntervilleinthe North 

Island. 

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Adecision made decades 

ago byaMarlborough teenager 

helped forged friendships 

whichhavespanned both time 

anddistance. 

JamesTravers wasa17-yearold 

Marlborough Boys’ College 

student when 52years 

ago heleft for an adventure 

whichwould change hislife. 

Picked to take part in 

the American Field Service 

(AFS) exchange programme, 

James was placed 

with host family the Munats 

in Middletown,Connecticut. 

Meeting upwith his host 

sister,IsabelMunat Cole,and 

host mother, Florrie Munat, 

at hisRārangi home recently, 

therewas plenty to reminisce 

about. 

Florriesaysthere have been 

dozens of visits over theyears 

between Washington State, 

whereshe andIsabellivenow, 

andMarlborough. 

James’s parents, siblings, 

nieces and nephews have 

also visited. His host brother 

Charles now lives inWellington. 

“After an orientation for 

AFS students inAuckland 

and then atStanford University 

inCalifornia, James, 

flewtoNew England,”Florrie 

says. 

“Over the next school year, 

he attended Middletown High 

Isabel Cole,Jenny Travers, JamesTravers andFlorrie Munat. Photo: Supplied. 

School with AFShostsiblings, 

Charles and Isabel, while 

younger AFS brothers Ben 

and Teddy attended primary 

school. 

“Inhighschool, Jamesjoined 

the tennis team, acted asthe 

villaininhis high school melodrama, 

and became an ambassador 

from New Zealand 

in many otherways, changing 

the lives and perspectives of 

everyone he met. 

“The lives ofall the Munat 

and Travers families have 

been changed because decades 

ago, ateenager decided 

to take arisk and go on an 

adventure. This is how the 

worldchanges,one person at 

atime.” 

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Young player scores 

invite to Europe club 

Eleven-Year-oldTiagoArturowasnamedMostValuablePlayerofthe 

Dayafter attendingafootball academyinChristchurch. 

Photo: PaulaHulburt. 

Continuedfrompage1. 

Thefamilymoved to Blenheim 

four years ago and Tiago joined 

theTrojans before moving to Renwick 

Football Club earlier this 

year. The soccer-mad youngster 

has his sights set oneventually 

joining his favourite team -FC 

Barcelona. 

“I would like toplay football 

professionally,” Tiagosays. “I try 

to do extratraining.” 

Attending anFCBarcelona 

AcademyinChristchurchearlier 

this year, Tiago was named as 

Most Valuable Player (MVP), 

recognised not just for his skills 

on thepitch butfor hishumility, 

ambition, effort, respect and 

beingateam player. 

A letter later then 

arrived from FC 

Barcelona, inviting 

him to attend 

the sought after 

Barça Academy 

in Spain. While 

only thoseinvited 

canattend, it 

costs money to 

be there, Federicoexplains. 

Hisproud parentssay they 

want to give himthe opportunity 

to be thereinDecember. 

“More than just having talent, 

Tiagoisagood kid, andwewant 

to help himachieve hisdreams., 

Federico says. “He has some 

skills butthere will also be some 

luck too. Hisdream is to become 

aprofessionalfootballer, andwe 

arehelping himtodothat. 

“He’sverycommitted andwhile 

alot can happen onthe way to 

being aprofessional, wewant to 

give himthisopportunity,but he 

hastoworkfor it too.” 

Barça Academy is the official 

academy ofFCBarcelona, 

each year tens of thousands of 

boys and girls participate inthe 

various activities organised by 

the Barça Academy, through 

its 30academies present in34 

countries. 

“Football for Tiago ispassion 

and discipline,” Paola says. 

“Throughout his summer holidays, 

hetrained on his own almost 

everyday.Ifyou’vebeento 

Oliver Park in theafternoons, you 

might have seen him practicing 

drills or shooting at goals-that’s 

him, chasinghis dream. 

The total cost for the clinic 

package, plus internationalflights 

is approximatelyNZD $20,000. 

Thefamilyhavebeenfundraising, 

sellingfruit,holding sausage 

sizzlesand settingupaGivealittle 

page. 

Everydonation-bigorsmall - 

goes directly into Tiago’sdedicated 

sports account, Paolaexplains. 

“It brings him one step closer 

tothisincredibleopportunity he 

hasearned.” 

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Modest rise in property 

value 

Home valuegrowthremains modest 

at best across the top of the South 

Island,accordingtothelatestQVHouse 

Price Index. The latest figures show 

homevaluesincreasedby1.5%toreach 

$701,258 in Marlborough. Homes in 

Nelson are worth 1.3% less now than 

at thestart of this calendar year,with 

the average value sitting at $779,248 

whileTasmanreached anew average 

of $832,539. QVNelson/Marlborough 

manager CraigRussell said pricingwas 

more important than ever. 

Bridge reprieve 

The 78-year-old Morgans Road No2 

Bridge at LowerWairaunearBlenheim 

has had areprieve with councillors 

opting to extend itslifefor anotherfive 

years.Followinglocalfeedback,Council 

has agreed tostrengthen the narrow 

18m long timber bridge over Roses 

Overflow for light vehicles (less than 

3.5tonnes).The bridge,built just after 

theSecondWorld War, wasstructurally 

assessed late last year andafullclosure 

of the aging structure to vehicles was 

recommendedforpublicsafetyreasons. 

Council’spriorityinthe shorttermwas 

tostrengthenthebridgeintheinterests 

of public safety and toensure itwas 

suitable foruse by lightvehicles. 

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Four Paws fundraiser 

Marlborough Four Paws isholding 

an open garden fundraiser this 

weekend. Head along toGreen Acres 

on 354New RenwickRoad(just before 

Fairhall School) on Sunday 19 April 

between10amand4pm.Refreshments, 

merchandise,plant salesand raffles will 

all be available. Entryis$10 perperson 

at thegate. Head alongtosupport the 

animal charity and the work they do 

caring foranimals withoutahome. 

HospiceAwareness 

HospiceAwarenessWeekiscomingup 

inMay(11th-17th)andtheMarlborough 

community isinvited to the Hospice 

Open Day onWednesday 13 May. The 

Open Day gives people the chance to 

have alookaround, meet theteamand 

volunteers, and learn more about how 

hospicecan help.The RapidReliefTeam 

will also be on site serving upbarista 

coffee and burgers with all proceeds 

kindlydonatedtoHospiceMarlborough. 

Hospice Marlborough, Gate 2Hospital 

Road,Blenheim, from 9am –1pm. 

Walkingwonder 

Bohally Intermediate School student 

Lachlan ispreparing to walk 19km 

(five laps) around Grovetown Lagoon 

on Sunday, inabid to raise money for 

thecareand protection of this popular 

natural attraction. Donations will help 

support the planting of native species, 

caringforthebirdhidesandmaintaining 

thewalkways.Headalong to show your 

supportfrom9am.Apostponementdate 

of 26 April hasbeenarranged. 


Long-timecouncil stafferfarewelled 

byfive Marlboroughmayors 

By Kira Carrington 

LDRReporter 

Retiring district secretaryTony 

Quirk has been working for 

Marlborough District Council 

since before it was even called 

MarlboroughDistrictCouncil. 

“Tony started work on July 

2, 1979, with the Marlborough 

County Council as an administration 

officer,” Mayor Nadine 

Taylor told an audience of his 

colleagues and family members 

at Thursday’s councilmeeting. 

“Robert Muldoon [was] still 

the prime minister. Iwas still in 

school,” shesaid. 

In 1979,New Zealandwas in the 

middle of the second oil shock. 

Nadine remarked with ironythat 

“history[had] away of repeating 

itself”at thebeginning andend of 

Tony’s career. 

“Tony, you’ve given46years of 

service ... and ifyou wanted to 

hold out tothe end ofJuly, you 

might see some more car-less 

daysat47[years].” 

Shethanked Tony forthe support 

he had given her, from her 

first days as ayoung councillor 

throughtothe mayoralty. 

Nadine was the first offive 

Marlborough mayors who gave 

tribute. 

Former mayor Liz Davidson 

said that when she first became 

acouncillor in1982, she was “a 

bitscaredofthisfellowthatwas 

hidden away in hisoffice”. 

Butsoonhewas theone protectingher 

from “nasty letters” from 

ratepayers,she said. 

“He actually looked through 

my mail and hehelped me, and 

he guided me andhelookedafter 

me,” shesaid. 

“And that friendship haslasted 

allthistime.” 

“Your service to this council, 

your service tome, your service 

to the other mayors here, and 

your service tothis district, it is 

appreciated.” 

Gerald Hope,formermayor and 

currentcouncillor, thankedTony 

forkeeping thecouncil “ontrack”. 

Former Mayor Alastair Sowmansaidhewantedtoacknowledge 

Tony’s contribution to local 

government nationally andinternationally. 

Tony waspartofTaituarāLocal 

Government ProfessionalsAotearoa, 

and served six years onthe 

board ofthe Local Government 

FundingAgency. 

“A lotofpeoplewouldn’tknow 

youwereinvolvedinthere,but I 

did, andthose arethe things you 

did behind the scenes,” Alastair 

said. 

TheMayorsofMarlborough farewell district secretaryTonyQuirk. 

From left, current mayor Nadine Taylor, Liz Davidson, Tony Quirk, 

GeraldHope, Alastair Sowman,and John Leggett. 

Photo: Kira Carrington/LDR 

John Leggettdescribed recently 

overhearing aconversation at a 

legal office about how Tony was 

retiring from council. 

“The people in there started 

talking about you and ... every 

commentwas avery, verypositive 

comment, andIsuspectthe same 

conversation’s been had inevery 

legaloffice.” 

Tony thanked the audience before 

recalling some ofhis most 

notable memories ofhis time at 

council. 

Notable memories included the 

town-versus-country battles of 

the county era, particularly over 

planning for what was then a 

fledging wine industry, and the 

battle to impose speed limits on 

thefastferries. 

As for the future, Tony said he 

hoped his health would hold up, 

and heexpected that his wife 

would have alist ofjobs for him 

to do. 

“Thank you indeed for 

everything. Ireally enjoyed my 

time,and Iwillget on to reading 

my books.” 

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Finding peaceafter thelateshift 

At 12:03am, Donna liesinbed 

staringatthe ceiling. Shegot home 

fromher shift18minutes ago. 

Straight into pyjamas.Lightsoff. 

Everything signals it’stime to sleep. 

Excepther mindisstillinthe staff 

room,replaying conversations with 

patients, wondering if shemadethe 

right calls. 

“Mybody’shome,”the 52-yearoldmentalhealth 

social worker 

explains.“Butmybrain is still at 

work.” 

After25yearsinthe field,Donna 

hadearnedthe right to be excellent 

at herjob. Butafter threehoursof 

brokensleep,she wasdragging 

herselfthrough shifts.Whenshe 

wasn’t working, you’dusually find 

herwalking, reading, or watching 

hergrandson playingsoccer. 

Then thesleep problemscrept 

in.First she’dlie awakefor 30 

minutes afterlateshifts. Then an 

hour.Beforelong, shewas watching 

entirehourstickpast. 

“Mostpeoplefinish at 5pm and 

go to bedat10pm,” sheexplains. 

“That’sfive hourstodecompress. I 

wasgivingmyself15minutes.” 

Themornings were brutal.“I’d 

roll out of bedstillexhausted. 

Groping my wayaround andtrying 

to wake up. ExceptIhadn’t really 

even been asleep.” 

Hergrandson wouldask herto 

watchhis soccer matches. She’d 

nod andthenshe wouldspend the 

matchfightingtokeep hereyes 

open. 

Themomentthatcrystallised 

everything: he scored hisfirstgoal 

of theseason. Theother parents 

were cheering. Donna joltedawake, 

realisingshe’d missedit. 

“Did you seeit, Nana?” he asked. 

“Ofcourse,” shelied. 

He lookedather.“Youwere 

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themornings. 

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Charityendurance run 

both beautifuland brutal 

By PaulaHulburt 

The support of family, friends 

andthe widercommunity helped 

two charity runners carry on 

when they didn’t thinktheycould. 

Alex Radfordand HollyEwens 

Smithtackled a100-kilometre run 

ly to raise money and awareness 

forEndometriosis NewZealand. 

Thecouplerevealedthere were 

momentswhentheyhad nothing 

left to give. 

“The run was something we’ll 

never beable tofully explain. 

It was beautiful, but it was also 

brutal,” Alex says. 

“There were momentswhere we 

felt strong andmoments wherewe 

felt completely broken.” 

The pair ran for just over 14 

hours recently, raising animpressive 

$3000 forEndometriosis 

New Zealand’s 120 Challenge 

which recognises the 120,000 

Kiwislivingwithendometriosis 

But asAlex explained, the feat 

became aboutmorethancollectingmoney. 

“We’ve raised around $3000 

so far, and that number holds so 

much more than money. It holds 

stories like ours. It holds people 

whounderstandwhatlivingwith 

endometriosis really looks like 

beyond the surface. Itholds the 

silent battles, thestrengthittakes 

just to getthrough aday. 

“There were momentswhere we 

felt strong andmoments wherewe 

felt completely broken. And for 

both of us,thiswasn’tjustarun, 

this wasdeeplypersonal.” 

Theepicrun took longer than the 

pair had initially hoped, proving 

both difficultand painful. It wasa 

case of theracesymptomsthe duo 

struggle with everyday. 

“Living with endometriosis 

has already pushed our bodies 

in ways most people don’tsee or 

understand,” Alex explains.“For 

me, it’s the pain, the fatigue, the 

uncertainty, the months oftests, 

and the waiting for answers. For 

Holly, it’s herown relentless battle, 

dealing with symptoms, and 

theconstantfearofwhat’snext. 

‘Wecarried allofthatintoevery 

single kilometre. It didn’t go the 

way weplanned, itwas harder, 

heavier, but that’s exactly why it 

meantsomuch. Becausethisisthe 

realityfor so many of us.” 

Taking it onekilometre at atime, 

Alex andHolly saythe supportis 

thereasontheyfinished. 

“There were momentsout there 

wherewehad nothinglefttogive, 

but then amessage would come 

through, or someonewould show 

up, and it reminded us why we 

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started. Our family really stood 

by oursides,Cliffand Tash who 

aided usfor the entire run, Pete, 

Shannon and Sonia for joining 

us with the last 12km. They all 

played ahuge part inmake sure 

we finishedwhatwestarted. 

“Eventhoughthisjourney with 

endo can feel isolating, there 

are people who care, who are 

listening, whoare standing beside 

us.Comingbacktothe gymand 

seeing people there, it brokeusin 

thebestway.” 

Wouldtheydoitagain? 

“Maybe more Kmsonthe legs, 

120kms possibly? Who knows 

what next year holdsfor us?” 


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Market Street revamp 

ArevampofMarketStreetstartsthis 

winter.CBDPortfolioHolderCouncillor 

BenjaminStacesaidMarketStreetwas 

akey link of Blenheim’s town centre 

and awell-used, valued retail street. 

Headdedthestreetscapehadbecome 

outdatedsincethe last majorupgrade 

in 1998. 

“StageOneoftheprojectwilldeliver 

apractical refresh that modernises 

keyelementsofthe streetscapewhile 

largelyretaining theexistinglayout,” 

Benjamin says. 

“This approach will reduce the 

projectcosts in apractical way, while 

minimising disruption to businesses 

andthe public.” 

Work is programmedtostart in June 

from Main Street to Wynen Street. 

Construction will be undertaken in 

stages with works tobecompleted 

priortoChristmas. 

Edwin Fox 

Picton’s Edwin Fox stepped into the 

spotlightattheAucklandWoodenBoat 

Festival in March. Awooden model 

of thehistoricship, oneofthe world’s 

oldest survivingmerchantvessels,was 

taken tothe event, which attracted 

18,000 visitors.Manager of theEdwin 

FoxKaren McLeod says theshipmodel 

attractedplentyofattention. 

“Ourstandbecameaplaceofcuriosity 

and conversation. What surprised 

us most was how many people had 

neverheard of theEdwin Fox. It wasa 

powerful reminder that whileour ship 

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REVIEW 

Allthe world’saplay,and 

this one’sgood 

Reviewed by Cathie Bell 

It’s 1593, and poet/playwright William 

Shakespeare isstruggling with writer’s 

blockwhile trying to produceaplay,initially 

titled Romeoand Ethel, thePirate’sDaughter. 

Yeah, that name changes, and eventually 

becomes Romeoand Juliet. 

This is thestory of ShakespeareInLove, a 

playful, funny, andromanticworkofhistorical 

fiction.DirectedbyPam Loganand Amanda 

Tollemache, with Liz McKay asMusical 

Director,it’sbrought to life by localactors. 

TheMarlborough RepertorySociety at the 

Boathouse Theatre’s 2026 season, itfollows 

last year’s greattakeonSenseand Sensibility. 

It’s excellent tosee local directors, actors, 

and production teams take on these wellknownstories 

andmakethemtheir own. 

Actress Katrina Lange isresplendent as 

Queen Elizabeth. Rob Miller revels in his 

villainy as Lord Wessex, matched by Mark 

Lower’scrochetyTilney, theLordChancellor. 

Jim Rawdon, Ben Ward and Paul Southey 

shineasquarrelling business colleagues who 

become entranced with the theatre productionstheyhopetoproduce 

with playwrights 

Will Shakespeare and Christopher “Kit” 

Marloweand abandofmotleycharactersled 

by NedAlleyn, played by Darren Simpson. 

Andour romantic couple –Anton Peleman 

as Will Shakespeare and Rose Church as 

Viola deLesseps –spark well off each 

other, making acrediblecouplefor theshow. 

Viola’spassion for poetry, drama, and love 

capture Shakespeare’s heart and re-kindles 

hiscreativespark. 

But intrue Shakespearean form, even the 

smaller characters have great lines and 

bring emotion, humour, and pathos to 

thescenes. 

Fans of theBard’sworkwillrecognise 

lines and scenes from several 

plays. 

It’s abeguiling story, and the 

cast and crew perform it well. 

Don’tlet anyschooldaysaversion 

to Shakespeareput youoff 

goingtothisshow. This is fun. 

You’ll quicklygofrompickingout 

familiar facesonstage 

to becoming engrossedinthe 

story. This is aproduction 

whereitiseasytoget caught 

up in the rollicking story 

unfoldingonstage. 

Shakespeare inLove runs 

from April 15toApril 25 

from 7.30pm till 10pm,every 

night except Monday April 

20,atthe BoathouseTheatre in 

Horton Street.Tickets available 

from theWhitehavenTheatre 

Would Irecommend you see 

this play? 

Absolutely! 

Cathie Bell is alocal writer,communications 

specialist, and arts fan. She 

is also themotherofone of thetechnical 

operatorsinthisproduction. 

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Power tothe people 

Marlborough’snewestsolar farm is gearing 

up to supply thenationalgridwithfinallive 

checks andtests underway. 

RānuiSolar Farmin Riverlands is nowinits 

final testingphase andisgeneratingupto9.9 

MW (9900kW) of renewableenergy, enough 

electricitytopower up to 5000 Marlborough 

homes. 

Rānui Solar developer Rick Osborne says 

he is very pleased the farm has triggered 

interest in the potential of solar energy in 

theregion. 

“Thiswas oneofmygoals forthe farm –to 

show people that we have this free energy 

source -the sun-whichcan be harnessed. 

“Almost every day now, Iget aquestion 

aboutthe potentialofsolar energy in Marlborough, 

whetherpeopleare interested in it 

for their own homes, businesses, or future 

developments,” he says. 

Work on the solar farm got underway in 

Aprillastyear, with wetand windyweather 

causingsomedelaysascrews grappled with 

mudonsite. 

K&T Construction Group, Australasia, 

builtthe farm on time andtobudget. Avarietyoflocal 

contractorswerealsoinvolved, 

providingservicessuchasITand technical 

services, and electrical and construction 

supplies. 

Aformerengineering manageratMarlborough 

Lines, WayneStronach, says thefarm 

hasthe potentialtomeetupto12.5per cent 

of theprovince’smaximum powerdemand. 

“Solar generation adds another form of 

clean, renewableenergyand will mean that 

Marlborough isless reliant on the national 

grid supply, thus improving the province’s 

security of electricitysupply,”heexplains. 

“Solar power helps to save water inour 

Former engineeringmanager at MarlboroughLines,Wayne Stronach,with RānuiSolar developerRickOsborne andRosie in theforeground. 

Photo: Supplied. 

dams and fuel inour thermal plants for 

when thereislesssun or wind.Thismeans 

less reliance on fossil fuels, whichhas been 

brought into sharp focus during the war in 

the Middle East which has seen petrol and 

diesel prices soar in Aotearoa/New Zealand 

andaroundthe world,”hesays. 

With around 28,000 ha of vineyards in 

Marlborough, Rānui Solar Farm replaces a 

small 14-hectare block of vineyard. Sheep 

enjoyshade,shelter andanextendedgrowing 

season underthe panels,returning theland 

to itsagriculturalroots. 

So far, New Zealand’s adoption of solar 

electricity generation has been slower than 

elsewhere, but itisaccelerating quickly. In 

2024,generationfromsolar increased62per 

cent to itshighest levelonrecordat601 GWh. 

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Marlborough’s Environment Plan moves forward with Marine Farming Provisions 

Council has taken amajor 

step toward finalising the 

Proposed Marlborough 

Environment Plan (PMEP), with 

the Minister of Conservation’s 

approval of new marine 

farming provisions, including 

Variation 1: Marine Farming. 

The decision means updated 

rules for marine farming and 

related resource management 

issues will takeeffect, 

bringing greater clarityand 

certainty for coastal users, 

residents and the wider 

community. 

Mayor Nadine Taylor said 

it was apositive step 

for sustainable marine 

management. 

“This approval provides 

Marlborough’saquaculture 

sector,iwi and community 

with confidence in the 

rules governing our unique 

coastal environment.” 

She acknowledgedthe 

collaborative efforts of all 

partiesinresolvingappeals 

and supporting the important 

changes. 

Councillor Barbara Faulls, 

Chairofthe Environment 

and Planning Committee, 

emphasisedthe significance 

of Variation 1:Marine Farming. 

“The new provisions provide 

aclear framework for 

managing marine farming 

over the next decade, 

supporting an industrythat is 

both economically important 

and highly valued by the 

community.” 

Council will publicly notify an 

operative date for the new 

provisions, whichbecome 

effective on 14 April 2026 and 

replace equivalent rules in 

previous planning documents. 

The PMEP is Marlborough’s 

comprehensive planning 

framework, integrating 

resource management 

across the region and guiding 

sustainabledevelopment 

while protecting the area’s 

unique environment. 

For more information and 

updates, visit 

www.marlborough.govt. 

nz/your-council/resourcemanagement-policy-and-plans 

Marine farming provisions havebeen approved for 

Marlborough’sEnvironment Plan 

Eltham Road cycle lane 

alterations underway 

Changes to the Eltham Road 

cycle lane have started. Work 

is timed to coincide with 

school holidays to reduce 

impact on users. 

Marlborough Roads System 

Manager Wayne Oldfield 

said the Eltham Road cycle 

lane was created in 2017 to 

separate cyclists, vehicles 

and pedestrians along the 

busy street, home to Whitney 

Street School and Blenheim 

Playcentre.The road is also 

apopular transit route for 

Bohally Intermediate and 

Marlborough Girls’ College 

students. 

“The changes are being 

made following community 

concerns about the loss of 

parking and property access 

since it was established, as 

well as safety for users. The 

alterations will better meet 

the community and cyclists’ 

needs,”MrOldfield said. 

Contractor CMT Group NZ is 

removingthe raised concrete 

separators and reinstating 

the road on the eastern side 

as well as returning roadside 

parking.Painted cycle lanes 

will be created along Eltham 

Road in both directions which 

is in keeping with other cycle 

lanes in Marlborough. 

The southbound lane is 

closed for the duration of 

Work has begun on altering 

theEltham Road cyclelane in 

Blenheim 

the works but disruption 

to northbound traffic is 

expected to be minimal. 

There will be heavy 

machinery and truck 

movements, construction 

noise,vibration and 

potentially dust during the 

works, although contractors 

will endeavour to cause 

as minimal disturbanceas 

possible,MrOldfield said. 

It is expected these works 

will taketwo to threeweeks 

from April 7. Thehours of 

operation will be Mondayto 

Friday 7am to 5.30pmand 

Saturday mornings between 

7am and 1pm. 

Edwin Foxmodelturns heads in Auckland 

Picton’s Edwin Foxstepped 

into the spotlight at the 

Auckland Wooden Boat 

Festival in March. 

Awooden model of the 

historic ship,one of the 

world’soldestsurviving 

merchant vessels, was 

taken to the event, which 

attracted 18,000 visitors. 

Manager of the Edwin Fox 

Karen McLeod said the ship 

model attracted plenty of 

attention. 

“Our stand became a 

place of curiosity and 

conversation,”she said. 

“What surprised us most 

was how many people had 

never heard of the Edwin 

Fox. It was apowerful 

reminder that while our ship 

is world-significant, our story 

still has room to travel.” 

The 173-year-old ship was 

built in India and had abusy 

working life as asailing ship, 

including trips to Australia 

and New Zealand carrying 

convicts andimmigrants. 

She made her finalvoyage 

to Picton in 1897 and in 1985 

was refloated from awatery 

grave in Shakespeare 

Bay and towed to Picton 

Harbour.In2023 Council 

became kaitiaki/guardians, 

ensuring her long-term 

future. 

Mrs McLeod said the 

Thestory of theEdwin Foxattractedplentyofattentionat 

theAuckland Wooden Boat Festival 

Auckland festival was a 

fantastic opportunity to 

learn about other ship 

preservation and restoration 

projects. 

“Wemet descendants of 

families linked to the ship 

which brought history vividly 

to life,” she said. “Wealso 

built valuable relationships 

across the maritime and 

heritage sector,connecting 

with museumprofessionals, 

festival organisers and 

other restoration projects. 

There is strong interest 

in collaboration and 

ashared recognition 

of the challenges and 

opportunities facing heritage 

organisations today.” 

The festival, hosted by 

Auckland Council, Auckland 

Maritime Museum, Perpetual 

Guardian, Tino Rawa Trust 

and the Moana Auckland 

Ocean Festival, helped 

to raise awareness of the 

Edwin FoxMuseum beyond 

the South Island. 

“It also reminded us of the 

power of storytellingand 

connection. We’re already 

looking forward to the next 

opportunity to share the 

story of this remarkable 

ship.”

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one on one 

with the Sun 


Inspiring minds and 

making adifference 

Sheplayedapartinshaping thelearningsupport system we know today, helpingensure 

learnershad avoice. PaulaHulburt caught up with Anne Best to reflect on hercareerand 

the legacy shefeels privileged to have contributedto. 

Therewas thefamiliarclick of theclassroom 

door latchasshe pushed thedooropen. Anne 

paused as the familiar scent of disinfectant 

mingledwiththe smellofpencilshavings, and 

books, evoking memories of her own time at 

Blenheim School as alittle5-year-old. 

Shecould hear theshoutsand laughter in the 

playground,the scamperofsmall feet as games 

got underway. Arriving as anewly qualified 

teacher, it wasafull-circlemoment. 

Originally from Christchurch, Anne and 

herfamilymoved to Blenheim when shewas 

four yearsold.She startedatBlenheimSchool 

as apupil and thrived, soaking up facts and 

friendshipsinaschool shewould return to as 

ateacher. 

“Teachingwas seen 

notjustasajob,oran 

academicenterprisebut 

asamoralcommitment” 

Teaching however, she explains, had not 

always been acalling.She creditsher teachers, 

John Curtis at Bohally Intermediate School 

and John Parker and Sheila McMurray at 

Marlborough Girls’ College, for inspiring a 

life-longpassion. 

It wasalsoatWellingtonTeachers’ College, 

Anne explains, that her lecturers taught her 

the value of people as individuals. “We were 

encouraged to think critically, to question 

systems, andtospeak up forthose whosevoices 

were notalwaysheard. 

“Teachingwas seen notjustasajob, or an academic 

enterprise butasamoralcommitment, 

grounded in thedignity andholisticpotential 

of everylearner andteacher.” 

“Every learner Ihave worked with over the 

John Leggett with Anne Best after she was awarded her master’s 

degree. Photo: Supplied. 

past 50 years, andthere have been many,has 

taught me somethingabout what it meanstobe 

human, andabout thecareand responsibility 

we carryaseducators,” shesays. 

Graduating with aDiploma in Teaching, 

having majoredinArtandLiterature, Anne returned 

to Blenheim.Itwas here shediscovered 

that thesystemdid notworkfor everystudent, 

shewas especially drawntothose whodidn’t 

easily fit,she explains. 

Some were seen as disruptive or naughty, 

loudly wrestling with asystem which didn’t 

understand.Otherswerequiet andwithdrawn, 

boredand frustrated.Annesaw thesechildren 

andtheir potential. 

“I valued these kids, they taught me what 

wasreallyimportant in termsofteaching, in 

that everyone hadvalue.Icouldsee potential, 

even when the systems around them could 

not.” 

Anne shifted her focus tohelping learners 

with additional needs. She worked inspecial 

classes atatime when learners who did not 

fit mainstream classesweretaughtseparately. 

Teaching in the Assessment class based 

at Whitney Street School she experienced 

firsthand an innovative idea whichsupported 

students with high needs into mainstream 

schooling. 

“While this work was valuable,” she says, 

“itreflectedasystem that placed thechallenge 

within the learner, rather than looking at 

Anne Best andJohnLeggett attend apublicfunctionaspartof 

John’s role as Mayor. Photo: Supplied. 

teaching practicesorschoolsystems.” 

In the1980s and1990s,thinkingineducation 

begantochange. Therewas growingrecognition 

that alllearnershad theright to be included 

in theirlocal schools, Anne smiles.“My work 

expanded into itinerant and guidance roles 

supporting learners andschools more broadly.” 

Thepassion andenergyshe brings to theconversation 

reflects how significant this period 

was. “Thiswas atimeIreally loved,”she says. 

“I felt fortunatetobepartofit. It waspivotal, 

it changedhow we understood learners andthe 

environments that support them. It signalled 

ashift toward removing barriers andcreating 

the conditions for all learners toparticipate 

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Stepping into oneofthe newlyestablished 

roles asaResource Teacher: Learning 

and Behaviour (RTLB) in 2000 reflected 

this shift. Developedthrough auniversity 

consortium including Victoria, Waikato, 

and Auckland Universities, the concept 

wasinnovative and forward-thinking. 

“We were sent out as change agents,” 

Anne explains. “Working not only with 

individual learners butalongside teachers 

andschools to buildinclusive practices. At 

times, it felt as though we were speaking a 

different language, yet there was ashared 

understanding that thiswork mattered. 

“I was involved inthe development of 

theinitial RTLB practice guidelines,contributingtohow 

structures androles were 

understood and enacted, and later tothe 

system-wide restructure of the service.” 

Here,Annepausesbriefly, images of past 

students in hermind’seye.There arechildren 

she will always remember, she says. 

“Attimes,itfeltas 

though we were 

speaking adifferent 

language,yet 

therewas ashared 

understandingthat 

thisworkmattered” 

“Lots ofchildren stick in my mind,” she 

says. “I’ve still kept intouch with some.” 

Here shetalks with prideofMatthew Frost, 

apast pupil who was awarded aQueen’s 

Service Medal in 2023 for services to 

people with autism. 

“He was aunique little individual and 

very engaging,” she remembers fondly. 

“We presented together at aneurodiversity 

conference inWellington afew 

years ago.” 

Ahighlight of her career was her 

involvement inthe National Special 

Education Review Advisory 

group. Here,Anneexplainswith 

abig smile, the term ‘special’ 

was removed from education. 

“Thiswas more than achange 

in language, itreflected the 

deeper shift inthinking, 

removing the deficit label 

that had defined, limited 

and separated learners 

since its inception,” she 

explains. 

But itwas her partner 

John andhis role as Mayor 

of Marlborough where 

she developed a deeper 

understandingofleadership 

beyond education. It also 

gave her aninsight into the 

community she calls home 

andthe people whohelpedkeep 

it strong. 

John’s role as mayor was no easy 

feat,she says.“Isaw thecomplexity 

of balancing different and diverse 

viewpoints, the weight of decision-making, 

andthe need to remain steady under 

pressure and public scrutiny. 

“What stood out most was the strength 

of community, and the many people 

who contribute purposely, quietly and 

selflessly toothers.” 

As John, just afew days into his first 

term,dealt with theconsequencesofa7.8 

magnitude-earthquake,Anne, as manager 

of theMarlborough andKaikōuraRTLB 

cluster, faced the logistics ofsupporting 

both schools and staff. With her trademark 

optimism, Anne says itwas both a 

time of challenge and opportunity. 

“Earthquakes disrupted access toKaikōura 

and required staff to be flown in. 

Later, COVID-19 broughtnew challenges, 

as we worked to support teachers and 

whānau throughunprecedented uncertainty 

and two lockdowns. Through itall, the 

focusremainedonmaintaining supportfor 

learners and schools.” 

As well as juggling motherhood, afulltime 

job and studying for her master’s 

degree,Annefound herselfinthe limelight 

alongsideJohn. Arriving home,she would 

sometimes have just minutes to change 

for anofficial function. “I quickly learnt 

to keep achange ofclothes in the car,” 

shelaughs. 

It is John and her children who have her 

deepest gratitude as she steps back from 

“Whatstood 

outmostwas 

the strength of 

community,and 

the many people 

whocontribute 

purposely, 

quietlyand 

selflessly to 

others” 

LEFT: 

AnneBestwithJohn 

Leggett while he 

was Marlborough 

Mayor. 

Photo: Supplied. 

acareer shaped byprofound shifts inunderstanding 

and practice. Ithas been, she 

says,aprivilegetocontributetoand work 

alongside some outstanding educators, 

service managers, RTLB practitioners, 

principals,teachers, whānau,and learners. 

“I reflect on the one principle that has 

endured, adeep and unwavering belief in 

the inherent worth, dignity, and potential 

of every learner. 

“My deepest gratitude belongs to my 

threechildren, whosharedtheir formative 

yearswithamother whoseworkwas often 

demandingand all-consuming, andtomy 

partner. Theirunderstanding andstrength 

have supportedmeinwaystheymay never 

fully realise.” 

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25 April. Amongthe dead were 

2779 New Zealanders, about 

one insix of those who served 

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They may have ended in military 

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Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae,inhis 

poem,‘In Flanders fields’. 

In May 1915, McCrae conducted the 

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at the death and suffering around him, 

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Many people were moved 

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Michael (1869–1944), who 

worked in aYMCA canteen 

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the signing of the Armistice 

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One ofGuérin’s representatives, 

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Services’ Association or RSA 

was then known) inSeptember 

1921.The RSAplacedanorder 

for 350,000 small and 16,000 

large silk poppies with MadameGuérin’sFrenchChildren’s 

League. 

The RSA planned tohold its 

first Poppy Day appeal just 

before Armistice Day 1921, 

as other countries were doing. 

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million in2021) raised, £3695 

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In NewZealand thepoppy is wornmost 

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Poppy Day has been the Friday before 

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Poppiessymbolise remembranceatother 

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Super Rugbyupdate 

By Ryan Webb 

TheRugby Opinioneer 

Hurricanes vBlues 

Wowwee! What awin for 

the Canes at Henry Stadium 

in Wellington. The Hurricanes 

didn’t have it all their way in 

the first half, with the Blues 

definitely showing upand 

wantingtoplay. It wasaclassic 

top ofthe table clash. Both 

teamscameintothisone off a 

bye, so they were both rested 

and ready for whatever the 

othersidehad. The Hurricanes 

struck first with some extraordinary 

play as Callum Harkin 

sliced through the defense to 

scorethe first tryofthe night. 

That wasthenfollowedupwith 

some superb back play as agap 

in theBlues defenceopenedup 

for Billy Proctor drive over. 

Some uncharacteristic errors 

by the Hurricanes saw the 

Blues score their first try by 

AJLam, this wasfollowedby 

another try by Caleb Clarke. 

The Hurricanes scored again 

just before half time to take 

the score to 21 -12. Then 

Hurricanes struck instantly in 

the second half through some 

brilliant driving maul work 

through Asafo Aumua. The 

Hurricanes then got ayellow 

card whichallowed theBlues to 

set the platform through Xavi 

Taele who made the burst 

and then the try was scored 

by Malachi Wrampling. The 

Hurricanes then went on a 

rampage and atry scoring 

fest and scored two unanswered 

triestofinish thegame. 

Thefinalscore was42-19 The 

Hurricanes 

MVP-CamRoiguard 

Chiefs vMoana Pasifika 

The Chiefs opened their 

campaign early through some 

articulate backline work which 

included some brilliantpassing 

to put Quinn Tupaea over the 

line. A great burst by Quinn 

Tupaea only afew minuteslater 

allowedKyren Taumoefolauto 

Ryan Webb 

scoretheir second try. This was 

the beginning of agreat game 

for the Chiefs as they were 

dominant in every phase of 

thegame. MoanaPasifika had 

theirmoments,but late minute 

breakdown incommunication 

by them andawesome defence 

by theChiefskeptthemscoreless 

in the first half. Another 

twotries by QuinnTupaeaand 

Samipeni Finau saw the score 

blow outto26-0athalftime. 

The Chiefs started the second 

half as they started game, full 

on. DamienMcKenziescored 

quickly inthe second half, 

which was then followed by a 

try byTyrone Thompson. A 

greatkickand chasebyMoana 

Pasifika saw them finally get 

on the scoreboard through 

atry by Solomon Alaimalo. 

The Chiefs then opened the 

flood gates and scored tries 

through Kyren Taumoefolau, 

Josh Jacob, Damien McKenzie, 

and Tyrone Thompson. 

Moana Pasifika managed to 

score another try byAbrahamPoleand 

MiracleFaiilagi. 

During thegame, TomSavage 

for Moana Pasifika was handed 

ayellow card for aheadon-head 

knock with Tupou 

Vaa’i. In my opinion, Ithought 

this was abit harsh, asTupou 

changed direction at the last 

minute andreallyleftTom with 

nowhere togo. Thankfully 

it stayed as ayellow with no 

further investigations needed. 

Finalscore 62 -19The Chiefs 

MVP-Damien McKenzie 

gardening this week 

Autumn gardens: By WallyRichards 

Autumn is agreat time forplanting 

outgardens andbesides theplanting 

of vegetables and flowering plants, 

you also have agreat rangeofshrubs 

andtrees youcan addtoyourgarden. 

It is still early for new season 

deciduous fruit, ornamental trees 

and roses, but orders can beplaced 

at your garden centresfor collecting 

lateroninwinter. 

Pre-ordering is agood plan if you 

want tobesure ofobtaining the 

specimensyou want. 

Lets have alookatthe variousareas 

starting with thevegetable garden. 

Silverbeet is one ofmyfavorite 

winter plants andyou have twotypes 

that are available,being the original 

dark green such as‘Fordhook’ and 

the coloured silverbeet that arecalled 

‘BrightLights’. 

Thelatterisasweetersilverbeetand 

if youdon’t like theflavor of thedark 

greenyou maywelllikethe sweeter 

tasteofthe coloured forms. 

When you buy silverbeet to eat in 

supermarkets you are buying the 

whole plant minus the roots asthis 

is the way the commercial growers 

harvestthe crop. 

In thehomegardenthere is no need, 

in fact it’s silly toharvest the whole 

plant, instead just remove the outer 

leaves andthe plantwillcontinueto 

producetillitgoestoseed. 

This also helpsreducethe instance 

of rust on the foliage. Ifrust starts 

spraywithpotassium permanganate 

at quarterteaspoonper litreofwater. 

Rust should not beaproblem 

throughthe winter andneither should 

pests bother the crop, sonoextra 

work involved spraying. 

It is best to buy the seedlings and 

plantthematthistime, as seed raising 

will take longer to reachharvest time. 

Remember to put alittle Wallys 

Real Blood &Bone inthe planting 

hole. 

Broad beans are grown from seed 

and ifyou like these iron rich vegetables 

then plantuparow. Snow peas 

are anothergoodwinterseedgrown 

crop andare idealfor stir fry. 

All the brassicas dowell during 

winter and noproblems with caterpillars. 

Forthose with bigger vegetablegardensyou 

canalsosow seedsorplants 

of Chinese cabbage, cress, leeks, 

winter lettuce, mustard, onions, 

radish,shallots, spinachand turnips. 

If you place Real Blood &Bone 

under the plants or with the seeds 

before youcover them,you will speed 

up thegrowthofthe plants noticeably. 

Feed with sheepmanurepellets later 

by side dressing theplants. 

In theflower garden youonceagain 

have agreat rangeofplantstochoose 

from forwintercolour. Iwilllistthe 

plants forcoldclimate areasand these 

will grow even better in thewarmer 

areas. 

Plants areonceagain abetteroption, 

as seeds take several weeks toget 

to the stage purchased plants are 

alreadyat. 

Primula and polyanthus are excellent 

choices making great bedding 

andcontainer plants forwintercolour. 

PlaceRealBlood &Boneunder the 

seedlings atplanting time and side 

dress with the same every month 

or so. 

Cineraria dovery well inwinter 

as long as they are infrost protected 

places. The dwarf forms make 

wonderful container plants in a 

6-to-8-inchpot. 

Another plant for containers or 

protectedgardenplacessuchasunder 

treesare cyclamen. 

Both cyclamen and cineraria can 

be grown indoors as flowering pot 

plants but ensure they are right in 

frontofafull lightwindowand in a 

cool situationfor best results. 

Other flowers toplant would include, 

bellis, calendula, candyturf, 

Canterbury bells, carnations, 

cornflower, delphinium, dianthus, 

everlasting daisy, forget-me-nots, 

godertia, lobelia, nemsia, pansy, 

viola, snapdragons, sweetpeas, stock 

andwallflowers. 

Autumn is agreat time to plant as 

there isnostress from heat and the 

soil has adequate moisture, so extra 

watering is kept to aminimum. 

The plants have all winter and 

spring to establishwhich meansthat 

they should be doingwellbeforethey 

have to face asummer. This will 

reduce thepossibility of losses. 

It is importanttochooseplantsthat 

will suit theconditionswhich means 

thetypeofsoil, thewet or dryconditionstheywillhavetofaceduringa 

gardening year and will provide the 

size andshape that youdesirewithout 

alot of future trimming. 

Plus the chosen plants should fit 

into theway youwantyourgardens 

to ultimately look like. 

If planting up new gardens or 

sections don’t betempted to plant 

the shrubs and trees too close. Just 

because they are smaller when you 

plantthem, remember that they grow, 

and their ultimate size needs tobe 

cateredfor. 

Information onthe label will give 

the approximate end height and 

spread which gives you agood idea 

how far to space the plants.Planting 

shrubs and trees too close together 

may look better for the first couple 

of yearsinfillingingardens,but will 

need constant trimming or removalof 

maybehalfthe plants in thefuture. 

When you plant your trees and 

shrubs at the right spacing apart, 

for when they mature and the areas 

in between look sparse, then obtain 

some perennials or ground covers to 

fillinthe spaces. 

Thesecan either be removedinthe 

future if need be or they will acclimatise 

to thesituation andsurvive. 

Also perennials canbeeasilylifted 

and transplanted tomore suitable 

situations in thefuture. 

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Bird pooonthe streets 

Thecourtesycrossingoutside theSun Paper 

is absolutely disgusting. The bird poop is 

thick andgross.It’shardtofind aspottowalk 

withoutstandinginit. 

Also, around Kiwibank and in front ofPostie 

Plus is disgusting,too.Someone mustaddress 

this issue. The streets used to be washed 

overnight, butobviously notnow. 

DefenceForcesusing fuel 

To those complaining about the Air Forces 

joyridingwhenpetrolisexpensive andshort. 

Like theArmyand Navy, these exercisesare 

essentialtokeepuptheir skills etc.Ifthey were 

needed to defendour beautifulNew Zealand, 

youwouldbethefirstto kick off ifourDefence 

Forces weren’tuptospeed. 

Re:Geoengineering 

Iremember asayoung lad, 50+ years ago, 

lookingupand seeing contrails. My dadwas 

in the air force. He new exactly what they 

were. All that’s changed over the years is 

there ismore ofthem because there’s more 

planesflying. 

GrapeDumping 

How can the council allow grapes tobe 

dumped on the ground where houses are 

less than 100metersaway. It’s no wonderwe 

are being invaded bysmall flies, but then it 

wouldn’t be ahealthhazardbecause it’s the 

wine industry,bloodyjoke. 

Thank you 

Thankyou so much to thewonderful group 

of walkerswho came to my aidafter Ihad a 

mishapwithmy mobilityscooterlastSaturday. 

Your help wasverymuchappreciated. 

txt talk with 

Thank You 

ABig Thankyou to thelovelyfamilyofthree children whopaidfor 

my item atPostie Shop in the morning of Friday the 10th. Much 

appreciate your kindness.Thanks. 

Moon landing 

54 years ago America claimed man landed 

on themoon. 

Howcome54years on with more technology 

they haven’tlandedonthe moon again. My 

theory is they nevermadeitinthe first place 

anditwas alldoneinamakeshift studio. 

Anyoneelseagree? 

Greatservice 

Blue Penguin shop -you gave me the best 

customer service when Iwas looking for 

slippers forapersonIsupport. 

We didn’t receive anyservice at anothershop 

we tried, so thankyou :) 

Re:White elephant 

Iagree -Idon’t know howthe hell that hairbrained 

made itinto reality. Asolution toa 

problemwenever had! 

Andsucha wasteofratepayers’ money. 

Re:Geoengineering 

Debunked or not, ‘Geoengineering’ isreal. 

Google “Geoengineering patents”. Dozens? 

Perhapshundreds? 

Is ‘Geoengineering’ used for Weather Modification? 

Yes. Legitimately? Yes -Google 

“permittedweathermodificationUS”. Covertly, 

over Aotearoa NZ?Sadly,alsoYes.Evennow, 

Marlborough, Saturday, 11April 2026, as 

CycloneVaianuapproaches. 

‘Contrails’ donot suddenly start, mid-flight, 

from planes flyingat37,000 feet (per FlightRadar24). 

Yet, they aretoday. 

Sweetdreams? No -nightmares! 

P.S. If you also Google “permitted weather 

modification NZ”, please read the responses 

carefully. The government isturning many 

blindeyes...“Weknownothing”sohavemade 

no laws againstit. Now, isn’tthatconvenient? 


Roundabout gardensamess 

The gardens in the middle ofroundabouts 

look very sad. Howabout thecouncil gardenersdotheir 

magic. Pansiesand ground cover 

plants wouldlooknice. Recyclethe oldplants 

from SeymourSquareorPollard Park. 

RoadworksonRonga Road,Rai 

Valley 

Thank you to local contractors Simcox Constructionfor 

doingsuchgreat work on Ronga 

Road.It’spleasingtosee aroading team who 

work so hard,whilststill laughing andsmiling, 

andthe team arealwayskindand courteous. 

Keep up thegreat work,itisbeing noticed! 

Phonefound in Mayfield 

FoundaphoneontheroadinMayfieldareaon 

8thApril.Hasbeenhandedintopolicestation. 

StrangeBanning Decision 

The contentious pending NZban of the 

enjoyable sport (for both race participants 

&spectators alike) ofGreyhound Racing, 

begs thequestionof‘What’s next to go?’ The 

‘human’, somewhat sedate past-timeofrugby 

union....due toall the serious neck &back 

injuries that regularlyoccur in scrums? 

Food forthought as it appears(to some)that 

Humans are less importantthan Greyhounds!! 

What queue! 

I’ve decidedtosponsor acompetition where 

thewinnerreceivesasignedcopyofmylatest 

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purposeofcontrollingpossums. The operationisbeing carried outonbehalfofOSPRI New 

Zealandaspartofits TBfree programme,which aims to eradicatebovinetuberculosisfrom 

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TheMolesworth-Severn operationalareatakes in approximately2,000 hectares of Public 

Conservation Land situated on theeastern side of theRaglanRange andismoreorlessoriented 

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Possumcontrol in theapproximately2,000 hectareMolesworth-Severn blockisscheduled to 

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will be followedapproximately7-10 days laterbythe aerial applicationofpellets containing 

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Fisheries New Zealand 

Tini aTangaroa 

Requestfor temporary seasonal closureofrocklobster 

fisheries at Kaikōura 

The Kaikōura MarineGuardians in conjunction with Te RūnangaoKaikōura have 

requestedatemporaryclosure of the rock lobster fisheries in the Kaikōura Marine Area. 

The request has been made under section 186B of the Fisheries Act 1996. 

The requested closure would prohibit the taking of rock lobster from 1July to 

30 September 2026. Your feedback is specifically sought on the suitability of thesedates. 

Fisheries New Zealandinvites written submissions from persons whohave an interestin 

the stock concerned or in theeffects of fishing in the area concerned. 

The proposed closure covers approximately 1,521sqkmand includes all thefisheries 

waters within thearea defined as Te Whata oRakihouia iTeTai oMarokura -Kaikōura 

MarineArea in Schedule1ofthe Kaikōura (TeTai oMarokura) Marine Management Act 

2014. This area extends from the mean highwater mark out to 12 nautical miles offshore 

and covers astretch of coast running from Clarence Point southwards along themean 

highwater mark to apoint300m north of the mouth of the Conway River. 

Acopy of therequest andamapofthe proposed area are available on the Ministry 

forPrimaryIndustries website (www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations), or by contacting 

Fisheries New Zealandatthe below address or FMSubmissions@mpi.govt.nz. 

Further information abouttemporaryclosures is available on the MPIwebsite 

(www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture). 

Submissions can be made up to 5pm on Monday 18 May2026.You can email your 

submission to FMSubmissions@mpi.govt.nz. 

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BOOTE, Noel Winston: 

Passed away onTuesday, April 7, 2026, at 

home, aged 85 years. Loved father and father-in-law 

ofJo-Anne, Suzanne and Dean, 

Michelle and Kim. Beloved brother of Bob 

and the late Lynne. Cherished grandfather 

and great-grandfather. Special thanks to 

Chris and Tony, Life Flight, Picton StJohn, 

Fire Brigade and Police. Messages may be 

sent to the family at 374 Borman Road, 

Flagstaff, Hamilton 3210. In lieu offlowers 

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be appreciated and may be made to a/c 

03-0578-0048481-08 Ref. Boote. In accordance 

with Noel’s wishes aprivate farewell 

hasbeen held. 

Death notices 


HEYWOOD, Cyril David: 

Sunrise 24-07-1939 ,Sunset 3-04-2026. 

Much loved and treasured soulmate to Dorothy 

through 68 years ofmarriage. Much 

loved and treasured Father and Father- inlaw 

toRaymond and Linda, Stan and Alison, 

Ross, Michelle and Mike Omlo, Scott 

andthe late Toni,Jake and Tannea and Tim. 

Loved Grandad ,Great Grandad and Great 

Great Grandad. Gone but will never be 

forgotten. Fly High Fly Free.Messages to 

48A New Renwick Road, Blenheim 7201 

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been held. 

CloudyBay Funerals 

03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 

PUBLIC MEETINGAND CALL FORSUBMISSIONS 

Applicationfor amātaitai reserveatAnakoha/Titirangi, 

MarlboroughSounds 

Pursuant to Regulation 17 of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 

1999,Ngāti Kuiahave appliedfor amātaitai reserve. 

Proposedarea 

The proposed area includes the the waters of Guards Baylying between theeasternside of 

Forsyth Island and thewestern side of Alligator Head with theoffshore boundaryextending 

out to include the waters around Titi Island. 

Amap of the proposed area is available on the Ministryfor PrimaryIndustries website 

(www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations), or by contacting Fisheries NewZealandatthe below 

addressorFMSubmissions@mpi.govt.nz. 

Mātaitai reserves 

Amātaitai reserve is an identified traditional fishing ground which tangata whenua havea 

special relationship with.Mātaitaireservesare limited to fisheries waters and do not include 

anylandarea. Mātaitai reserves do not change any existing arrangementsfor access to 

private land.Mātaitaireservesdonotchange the existing recreational fishing rules however 

commercial fishing is prohibited in amātaitai reserve,unless the applicants seek specific 

exceptions that enable some commercial fishing to continue. 

Mātaitai reserves also do not affect private landowners’ landtitles, or theirabilitytoexercise 

resourceconsentsfor suchthings as taking waterorextracting gravel or sand. Resource 

consentsare managed underthe Resource ManagementAct 1991. 

Pursuant to Regulation 18, this notice inviteswrittenorelectronic submissions from the 

local community on theapplication. The local community is defined as those persons who 

own land in the proximity of theproposed mātaitai reserve,orhaveaplace of residence 

inthe proximityofthe proposed mātaitai reserve andhavebeen inoccupation for a 

cumulative period of no less than three months in the three consecutiveyears immediately 

prior to February2026. 

Local community meeting 

Pursuant to Regulation 19,notice ishereby giventhat apublic meeting with the local 

community willbeheld at the Te HoraMarae, Te HoraPaRoad, Canvastown at 7pm, 

Tuesday21April 2026. 

Thecommunity meeting will be an opportunity to learn more, discuss theapplication, and 

askquestions about the proposed mātaitai. 

Furtherconsultation 

PursuanttoRegulation 19(5), afurther notice willbeadvertised after thelocal community 

consultation period invitingwritten or electronic submissions from persons who take fish, 

aquatic life,orseaweedorown quota, and whose ability to take suchfish,aquatic life, 

or seaweed or whoseownershipinterest inquota maybeaffected by theproposed 

mātaitai reserve. 

Submissions process–closing dateextended 

Submissions canbemade up to 5pm on Monday11May 2026. 

Youcan email your submission to FMSubmissions@mpi.govt.nz. 

While we prefer email, you canpost your submissionto: 

Spatial Allocations 

Fisheries Management 

FisheriesNew Zealand 

PO Box2526 

Wellington 6140. 

Submissions arepublic information 


Tini aTangaroa 

Note that all, part, or asummaryofyour submissionmay be published on theMPI website. 

Most often this happens when we issue adocument that reviews thesubmissions received. 

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reason for withholding it.Those reasons are detailed in sections 6and 9ofthe OIA. 

If you think there aregrounds to withhold specific information frompublication, make this 

clear in your submissionorcontactus. Reasons mayincludethat it discloses commercially 

sensitive or personalinformation. However,any decision MPImakes to withhold details can 

bereviewed by the Ombudsman, who maydirect us to release it. 

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DE WET, Chris: 

Chrispassedawaypeacefully at homeonSundaythe 

12thofApril, at theage of 69. 

Much loved husband of Melani, father and 

father-in-law ofNiki and Stephen Oberauer, 

Darren and Karin De Wet, Guin and James 

Rhodes, Jean-Pierre and Geraldene Thudichum, 

Stephan and Mikaela Thudichum, 

grandfather ofEmily, Summer, Eva, Harper, 

Samuel,Mitchell, Aidenand Amelia.Messages 

of condolence to theDeWet family c/-PO 

Box 9Blenheim 7290 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz 

Aheartfeltthank you to thecaring 

team at Hospice Marlborough. Amemorial 

service celebrating Chris’s life will be held at 

the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral 

Services 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Saturday, 

18thofApril at 11am. 


03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 

FIrMIN, PaulineTherese (nee Hannan): 

16 April 1948 -2April 2026. With love and 

gratitude,werememberour darlingmum who 

passed away suddenly after ashort illness. 

“You meantthe worldtousand we’llmissyou 

forever”. All our love Sonja, Greg, Jakob & 

Sasha; Leonie, Jason, Aylee &Jett; and Marcus&Vicki. 

Aservice will be held at theCoro 

Club, 7DakotaDrive Whitianga,onSaturday 

2May 2026 at 2pm. Messages toc/- PO Box 

9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals. 

co.nz Service and livestream details will be 

availableonthe website.Aheartfeltthank you 

to thecaringteam at HospiceMarlborough. 


03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 

JaMEs, Nicole Constance (Dolly): 

15/09/1990 - 19/03/2026 - 35yrs. Passed 

away suddenly on the Gold Coast, Australia. 

Dearly loved daughter of Calvert & 

Donna, dearly loved sister ofJosh. Dearly 

loved niece of Uncle Mel, and dearly loved 

Mum ofher fur babies Coco and Poss Poss. 

Messages tothe James family c/o POBox 

9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz 

Aprivate cremation has taken 

place with aCelebration ofNicole’s life to 

be held on Monday 

20th April 2026 at 

Springlands Chapel, 

Cloudy Bay Funeral 

Services, 15 Boyce 

Street, Blenheim 

at 10.30am. This 

service will be livestreamed 

and can 

be viewed on the 

Cloudy Bay Funeral 

Services website. 


03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 

MCNICHOLL, AnnMarie: 

(16/03/1954 -11/04/2026) Born in Timaru 

in 1954. Much-loved daughter of the late 

Noel and Dolcie. Devoted mother to Stuart, 

Scott, and the late Annella, and proud 

NantoMia,Matai,Maisy,Breeze, Grayson, 

Cade, Izzak, and Levi.Ann was adedicated 

teacher who spent many years supporting 

people with special needs. She had alifelong 

love of the outdoors and adventure, 

from travelling New Zealand inher youth 

to tramping the South Island with her children—memories 

that will be forever cherished. 

Ann faced significant loss throughout 

her life with aquiet strength and resilience, 

yet always maintained apositive outlook. 

She found joy in travel, kapa haka, and 

rowing, achieving success incompetitions 

across New Zealand and Australia. Loved 

and respected by many as amother, Nan, 

teacher, mentor, and friend. Messages tothe 

McNicholl family c/- POBox 9Blenheim 

7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A 

servicetocelebrate Ann’slifewill be held at 

the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral 

Services, 15Boyce Street on Wednesday 

15th April at 2pm followed byprivate cremation. 

“Forever lovedand remembered” 


03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 

MULLOY, JenniferMarilyn: 

Passedawaypeacefully at MaxwellLifecare 

on 7April 2026. Aged 92 years. Devoted 

wife of the late Patrick. Beloved Mum to 

Suzanne (deceased) and Maree (in Sydney). 

Cherished Nana and Kiwi Nana to Adam, 

Tipene, Craig and Brock. Loved great Nana 

to her 7great grandchildren. Treasured sistertoBill. 

Messagesfor Jenny’sfamily may 

be sent to PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. As 

per Jenny’s wishes, aprivate cremation has 

been held. 

PaTErsON, Rosemary Jean: 

On Friday, April 10, 2026, peacefully at 

Arvida Parklane, Christchurch, surrounded 

by her loving daughters. Dearly loved 

wife of the late Nevil, much loved mother 

and mother-in-law of Jane and John, Susan 

and Stephen, and Hannah and Bryce, loved 

OmaofAshleigh, Sebastian, Abigail, Jacob, 

Lachlan, Angus, Meg, Leo, and Charleigh, 

beloved sister and sister-in-law ofDot and 

the late Tony, Pamela and David, and nephewsJamie 

andChristopher. Messagestothe 

Paterson family,c/o PO Box111-01, Christchurch 

8443. At Rosemary’s request, aprivate 

cremationhas been held. 

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QUICK, Donald Arthur (Dr): 

Passed peacefully on 12 April 2026 at 

2:22pm in Blenheim, Marlborough (two 

days shy ofhis 80th birthday). His children 

Zoe and Sandy, and his ex-wife Diana were 

with him through his final week. Messages 

to the Quick Family c/- POBox 9, Blenheim 

7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz 

Lovedbymany, agraveside servicefor Don 

will be held on Thursday 16 Aprilat2.00pm 

at the Natural Burial area at Fairhall Cemetery. 

InDon’s words, hewanted his passing 

to beacelebration oflife (no need for sombre 

clothing). Inlieu offlowers, Don suggested 

donations to Greenpeace or UNICEF 

via their website. 


03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 

REECE, DavidAnthony (Dave): 

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 9th of 

April 2026, in his 79th year surrounded by 

family.Dearly lovedhusband andsoul mate 

of the late Dyne Reece. Loved son and son 

in-law of Ronald &Patricia Reece (both 

deceased), Jim (deceased) &Carol Kawharu. 

Big brother and brother in-law toSheryl, 

Steven (deceased), Maureen & Terry, 

Robyn &Greg, Lauren &Roger, Paul &Sophia-Jane. 

Beloved father toAaron &Kere, 

Michael &Carly &Chay. Treasured Pop 

to his grandchildren Karleeta &Ray, Zane, 

Josh &Jordan &Israel. Adored Big Pop 

to his great grandchildren Arana, Aahalia, 

Tawaroa&Neiko. Best friend&companion 

of his dog missy. Dave will live oninthe 

hearts &minds of people who knew him & 

lovedhim Aprivate cremationhas taken 

place. Aspecial thankyou to Doctor Tessa & 

staff on themedical ward at Wairau Hospital 

Blenheim, fortheir wonderfulcare. Messages 

to the Reece family c/- POBox 9, Blenheim 

7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz 


03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 

UREN, CraigLindsay (CLU): 

Aged 53. Loved Son and Stepson of Barney 

and Vivienne, Kaitangata. Ann and Bruce 

Chisholm, Blenheim. Much loved Brother 

of Brett, Blenheim. And loved Stepbrother 

of Coral Jarvie, Australia. “In our Hearts 

you will always stay Loved and rememberedeveryday 

xx. 

Death notices 

CORNELIUS, Cleighten James“Corn”: 

Passed away after ashort but courageous 

battle with cancer on 11 April 2026 aged 

49 years. Adored partner and best-friend of 

Krystal.Favourite sonofJames andLeonie, 

toleratedbrother andbrother in lawofWade 

and Shaz, loved father ofMaisie, Harriet 

andCharlotte,primo step-dad to Nat. Amazing 

uncle to Archie, Stella and Molly. Mate 

of George thedoodleand Charlie.Incredible 

friend tomany. Messages tothe Cornelius 

family c/- POBox 9, Blenheim or www. 

cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A private cremation 

has taken place with acelebration of 

Corn’s life to be held on Friday 17th April 

2026 at the Function Centre, State Highway 

1,Riverlands, Blenheim at 2pm. Dress 

Code- “What would Corn do?” The service 

will be recorded and can be viewed on the 

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services Website on 

Friday evening. “Given to Fly”. 

Cloudy BayFunerals 

03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 

WILSON, Joan: 

Passed away suddenly on2April 2026 at 

the age of75. Loved Mother, Grandmother, 

Sister and friend. In accordance with Joan’s 

wishes, aprivate ceremony will be held. In 

lieu of flowers, donations to the Westpac 

Rescue Helicopter in hernamewouldbeappreciated. 


03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 

www.sowmans.co.nz 

03 - 578 4719 

We’ll handle the details so you can focus on 

what truly matters. 

Unique farewells, arranged with love. 

Acknowledgements 

WARD, Warwick: 

Warwick’s family sincerely wish tothank 

everyone who expressed their sympathy 

through cards, flowers, messages, visits, 

phone calls and attending the memorial service 

for him. Also, grateful thanks to the 

caring staff atAlexandra Hospital (Richmond), 

Aberleigh Rest Home and Cloudy 

Bay Funeral Services for their wonderful 

care in looking after Warwick. Aspecial 

thanks to thosewho kindlymadeadonation 

to Alzheimers Marlborough. Please accept 

this as apersonal acknowledgement of our 

heartfelt appreciation. We deeply appreciate 

your love and care atthis time. Thank you, 

Barbara and family. 


03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z. 


In Memoriam 

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GLEDHILL, Ross: 

7September 1947 -15April 2017 

Lovedhusband of Natalie,fatherofNatalie, 

Rose andHerbie and special grandfather. 

Until We Meet Again. 

Those special memories of you will always 

bring asmile, ifonly Icould have you back 

forjust awhile. 

Then we could sit and talk again, just like 

we used to do. 

Youalwaysmeant so verymuch, and always 

will do too. 

The fact that you’re no longer here will always 

causemepainbut you’re forever in my 

heart until we meet again. 

Car Show & Rally 

A fundraiser to help a group of local Girl Guides get to 

Jamboree - Mystery Creek, Hamilton, January 2027 

19th April 2026 

Patchetts Green, Brayshaw Park 

9am 

Car Show on Patchetts Green 

11am 

End of the Car Show 

Start of the Rally 

2pm 

End of the Rally 

Prize Giving 

Gold Coin entry to view the show (free for rally entrants) 

$5 to show your vehicle (free for rally entrants) 

Rally - $20 per car (Driver & passenger) 

$5 for every extra passenger 

Also available: 

Bake Sale Sausage Sizzle 

and more! 

To pre-register or for more information contact 

tashstewart.girlguiding@gmail.com 

Visit usonline at 

blenheimsun.co.nz 

maka 

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Providingqualitycareand educationfor 

childrenaged3months -5years, Omakaisa 

space forchildrentogrow, exploreand flourish 

as uniqueindividuals,through achild-led,nature 

playbased environment, wherechildrenare 

giventhe wingstofly. 

Visit www.omakaelc.nz

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