Carterton crash
Police received reports of a two-vehicle collision between a car and truck at the intersection of Hughes Line and East Taratahi Road at 11.20am on Friday. Police attended the scene and said that there were no reported injuries. The road was blocked while emergency services cleared the debris and the road was reopened by midday. A spokesperson for Fire Emergency New Zealand [Fenz] said the attending fire brigades from Masterton and Carterton stations assisted with first aid. Fenz were able to confirm that no one was trapped in the car.
A Bob each way
Saturday’s Times-Age included an article called “Reti takes region’s temperature.” The article’s picture included Bob Francis CNZM, QSO, MBE, JP, former international rugby referee, Masterton mayor of 21 years, and chair of Masterton Medical Board. The caption wrongly referred to him as Sir Bob Francis. Bob is not a knight – yet.
Alleged burnouts
Police responded to a report of several cars doing burnouts on Wairarapa College school grounds on Saturday night. Police checked the area at 8.45pm and while there were several cars on school grounds due to the school ball, there was no evidence of any burnouts.
Fish talk
A public talk about fish conservation is happening in Martinborough on Friday night. Experts from Greater Wellington Regional Council, National Institute of Water and Atmosphere Research [Niwa], and Kāhu Environmental are sharing insights about barriers to fish passage, rock lobster settlement and sustainability, and īnanga spawning, followed by questions and fish and chips. The event, from 5.30 to 7.30pm on Friday night, is at the Waihinga Centre as part of Conservation Week. Register at [email protected]
