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Waterlea gifted to Trust

By Celeste Alexander

The highly valuable 31 hectares of green space, race tracks, grandstands and facilities that is Waterlea Park has had its ownership gifted to a new trust.

Waterlea was a freehold property shared equally between the Marlborough Racing Club and the Marlborough Harness Racing Club.

Earlier this year the Waterlea Park Charitable Trust 2020 was established, registered under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957, and has had the Waterlea property’s ownership gifted to it.

The Trust will hold onto the property long term to use for public benefit.

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Michael Rangi (Marlborough Harness Racing Club vice-chairman), John O’Brien (Marlborough Racing Club president), and David Sim (Waterlea Properties chairman) celebrate the gifting of the land to the newly formed Waterlea Park Charitable Trust 2020 with Ken Hart (trust chairman) and trustees Ben McLauchlan and Stephanie Hole. Absent: Paul Hickman and Petrina Shutkowski, trust members.

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This property has been held by the clubs through good times and bad and extraordinary past efforts have been made to keep it for the people of Marlborough, and for the Marlborough racing community, the Trust said in a statement.

“Now, in further changing times, the clubs have decided to pass this asset over to the wider community of Marlborough for future community use.

“The clubs and the Trust envisage a transition where Waterlea Park will increasingly be seen and used as a community asset and community park.

“The new Trust committee will now develop strategies for the future

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of this attractive space.”

Representatives from each club, Michael Rangi (Marlborough Harness Racing Club vice-chairman) and John O’Brien (Marlborough Racing Club president) both say their clubs are 100 percent behind the handover, for the future of Marlborough.

Waterlea has long and proud history in Marlborough and the facilities there, owned by both clubs, are the result of a huge amount of voluntary and community input.

Both clubs once raced at Riverlands before purchasing the property in 1919. They established a racecourse and in March of 1920 the first race meeting was held.

After the Depression some money

was borrowed to set it up but in 1936 the property had to be sold, and the clubs leased it from the new owner.

During wartime from 1943-45 the racecourse was used as a training camp. Then in 1953 the opportunity arose to purchase the property back.

The clubs were slightly short of the total amount so Bill Murray, a keen racing man from the Waihopai Valley, personally came up with the extra money.

Now that the property was back in both clubs’ ownership they decided in 1954 to form a sub-committee of both clubs; the Waterlea Properties committee, designed to run the property.

The committee was made up of representatives from the clubs who

have managed the property very much on a voluntary basis.

Waterlea Properties chairman, David Sim, was present for the Sun’s photograph to formerly acknowledge the gifting of ownership of Waterlea Park to the Trust.

“Waterlea is an important part of Marlborough so keeping it within the trust will ensure it remains the lovely green space that it is for the community,” David says. “So much time and manual labour has been put into this place over the years, and that’s been the culture that’s kept the place going.

“There’s a really strong sense of pride.”

Waterlea Racecourse marked 100 years of racing in Blenheim this year.

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Mayor John Leggett farewelled retiring Marlborough photographer Graham Brooks last Thursday at a surprise event in the Council Chamber.

The Mayor thanked Graham for his services to the people of Marlborough, which stretches back five decades, and presented him with a memorial plaque.

“Graham is a legend and has been capturing the life and times of Marlborough since the early 1970s, in a wide variety of photographic, publishing and editorial roles.

“Graham has been in the front seat at just about every important event that has happened in Marlborough over the last 50 years.

“He was also a wedding photographer, and clocked up an incredible 1,465 weddings over those years.

“Graham has been in the wed-

dings game so long that he got to see second generation customers and in one case, the same groom three times!

“He has also been the Council’s in-house photographer, capturing each Mayor and group of councillors, citizenship ceremonies, the Sports Hall of Fame, apprenticeship awards, Youth Council, music awards, royal visits and all manner of other occasions.

“Never short of work, Graham’s touch can be seen across Marlborough in almost every nook and cranny from rugby club rooms to Council chambers and beyond.

“His body of work is a record of the lives and times of Marlborough over a phenomenal 50 years.

“I just hope we can find someone with the energy and enthusiasm to fill the gap he will leave,” the Mayor John Leggett pictured with retired photographer, Graham Brooks, who John Mayor says. and other Council members surprised with a farewell last Thursday. Photo provided.

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Freedom camping site pegged for Picton town centre

Pat Pascoe has played a big part in putting together a display at Omaka Classic Cars featuring memorabilia from the past Renwick 50 Road Races, and he invites the public to view it and share their own stories from this once popular event.

A slice of race history

By Celeste Alexander

A quiet corner of the Omaka Classic Cars building has been transformed into a flashback to the 1950s and 60s when the Renwick 50 Road Races were one of the country’s top annual racing events.

As hard as it is to imagine the streets of Renwick echoing the squeals of tyres and howling of engines, it was in fact a popular event which drew crowds of 5000 spectators and some of the country’s best drivers.

Renwick was one of the locations around New Zealand which created temporary street layouts for three race circuits and for seven years, the Renwick 50 Road Races were held, always in November, from 1959-66.

Some of the racing greats took to these circuits including Bruce McLaren, Jim Palmer and Chris Amon.

It’s an important part of the Marlborough Car Club’s history

and something that former racing driver, Pat Pascoe, is keen to keep alive.

Pat has teamed up with Omaka Classic Cars to create the display which includes articles, photographs, memorabilia and two vehicles underneath the original banner from the reunion meeting in 1982.

One of the vehicles on display is Pat’s own Austin A40 Farina which has in the past won two New Zealand saloon car champs, raced by well-known race names such as Kerry Grant and Jim Mullins.

Not only did this car blitz the fields and set lap records during the 60s, at a time when the racing Mini Cooper models were dominating race circuits, but it also won a 1300cc race at Renwick when owned by Jim. Pat also raced at Renwick in his 1962 Mini Couper and says he was the only Marlborough driver in the event’s seventh and final

race, in 1966.

“Not a lot of locals raced this event towards the end. One thing that really stood out was the 5000 strong crowd that went along to watch,” Pat says.

“It would be hard to get an event in Marlborough with that number now.”

The year after the last of Renwick’s famous races, Pat purchased the A40 from Jim Mullins and in it went on to win a number of race events in the 18 months that followed.

Pat ended up selling his A40 which went with its new owner to Australia but years later after much regret, Pat tracked it down to a Sydney garage and bought it back.

Pat last raced it in Timaru at Levels Raceway for its 50th anniversary where he was the only original driver with his original car to take part, and as of last year the A40 officially retired from racing.

It now sits proudly amongst the Renwick 50 Road Race memorabilia, alongside a 1962 Singer Gazelle which has been mocked up to look like the model raced in Renwick by Sam Mills.

Sam Mills was a local garage owner, Mills Toyota, where Harvey Norman is now located.

He was one of Blenheim’s race car drivers during the early 1950s and 60s.

His racing number has been placed on the Gazelle to replicate what it looked like back then.

Also on display are examples of the motorcycle racing which also took place in Renwick, as well as original engine parts and tyres.

Pat is hoping that others in Marlborough might be inspired to pull out their own cars or memorabilia from the days of racing in Renwick to add to the display.

“Something might be tucked away at the back of the shed,” Pat says. “It would be good to get people talking about the race days.”

A controversial freedom camping site outside Picton is set to close under a new bylaw, but could be replaced by two more in the town itself.

But to stay on top of the situation, the Marlborough District Council wants to hire camp managers during summers, ban vehicles without toilets and grant itself the power to close unsafe sites.

The council released its draft freedom camping bylaw at a full council meeting last Thursday, which suggested closing the Koromiko Recreation Reserve site to conserve the environment, but would allow up to 10 freedom campers to park off Picton’s High St and Memorial Park between 6pm and 9am.

Freedom camping sites at Brown River Reserve, Elterwater Reserve and Ohauparuparu Bay would also close, but a new site would open at Ward Domain. The bylaw would also ban campers at Marfells Beach Rd and the Grovetown Lagoon.

Submissions on the bylaw would close on September 7 at 5pm.

Creative Writing competition Entries for the Sun Newspaper’s inaugural Primary School Short Story Writing Competition will soon be closing.

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The top three winning stories will be selected and published following the presentation of prizes. The theme is; ‘What we all have to be thankful for’, and the word count is limited to 800 words.

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Shaving head to support teen with cancer

By Frances Chin

When Lauren Palatchie heard that Zoe Osgood—a young teenager close in age to her own children— had been diagnosed with bone cancer, she was stunned, as was all of the Marlborough community.

So when Bex Gardiner contacted Lauren to ask her if she would like to shave her head to raise money for Zoe and her family—Lauren immediately said yes.

“I know Zoe, and knew her parents before we had children,” Lauren says.

“We’re going to raise lots of money, as much as we possibly can, to help the family through this time.

“We’ve all got kids that age,” adds Bex. “We want to support the family.”

‘Shaving it off for Zoe’ will be taking place at Biddy Kate’s on

Saturday, August 29. The shaving will commence at 6.30pm, before the North v South Match starts.

There will be a raffle on the night, sponsored by Hydrolift and other local businesses.

Garth Menzies, Malia Brown, Dylan Peek, Donna Tupouto’a, Wendy Lindstrom, Lauren Palatchie, Bex Gardiner, and Kam Ngauama will all be shaving their heads on the night. Niamh Doherty and Olivia Doonan will be doing the shaving—and cutting their own hair in support.

Wendy Lindstrum’s son is “best mates” with Michelle Osgood’s son.

She says that the family is currently overwhelmed at generosity of whole community.

“The Blenheim community is so cool. Everyone is pretty supportive,” Bex says.

“A lot of people have helped in

Lauren Palatchie, Wendy Lindstrom, and Bex Gardiner are three of eight people who will be shaving their heads on August 29. The money to raised will be given to Zoe Osgood, who is currently undergoing treatment for bone cancer.

their own way.”

Lauren, Bex, and Wendy will be spending the days before the night mentally preparing themselves for having no hair.

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On August 14, for one single night, a group of Marlborough Boys’ College students will stage a show like no other. Aptly called ‘One Night Only,’ the performance will showcase a mix of music and dramatic performances, all chosen and worked on by college staff and students.

Due to students having to work harder than ever to catch up with their schoolwork after Lockdown, a combined college production was impossible, Cultural Coordinator Samantha Baxter says.

“We said, let’s just do something for ourselves, to work on and look forward to.”

Thus, One Night Only was born. The students had a lot of input, choosing their costumes, directing scenes, and learning to ad lib music. Songs and scenes were chosen specifically because the students already knew them, to save time in rehearsal. Due to time constraints and study, the performance is not a finished production, but a “working workshop,” Samantha says.

“There will be Shakespeare and music.

We give everyone a chance to do something.

There will be drama, singing, even a little bit of chorography.”

A live stream will be available on the night, for friends and family away and overseas.

Samantha says all the students involved have thrown themselves into the challenge.

“They’re a really dedicated group. So committed. They’re a good group of boys.

They run all the tech, do the lights, and do the sound.

“Some come here not knowing singing, dancing, or movement. Watching them get better is really rewarding.”

Overall, the experience has been a positive for everyone involved—and a good creative outlet during a stressful time.

“They’ve had a blast. They have made new friends, learnt new skills, and how to ad-lib stuff. It’s a learning environment, but also fun. It’s something nice for them that will uplift them.”

‘One Night Only’ will take place on August 14 at 7pm. Entry to the performance as well as the live stream is available in exchange for a donation of choice.

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Volunteer awarded lifetime membership

By Frances Chin

Marion Edgar receives flowers and a life-time membership from Citizen's Advice Bureau Co-Chair Tiffany Cross.

After 25 years of volunteering at the Blenheim Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Marion Edgar has been awarded a life membership with the organisation.

Marion was “so surprised,” after being awarded the membership, she says.

“I appreciate them nominating me for the position.”

Marion moved to Marlborough “30 odd years ago” from Geraldine, in South Canterbury. After retiring, Marion knew that she wanted to work with the public.

She had worked as a nurse for many years, and it was what she was used to.

In 1995, Marion decided to volunteer at the Citizen’s Advice Bureau. Back then, the office was found on the second floor of the Post Office building, now

Rangitane House. Data was written on cards, and then manually logged onto computers, which were in black and white.

“Things have changed a lot,” Marion laughs.

“Back then, it was general enquiries really. I suppose there weren’t as many mental health issues or consumer affair issues. Now there’s a lot about tenancy, and other issues of housing.”

Marion has had a number of different roles in the organisation, including management. She helped organise the Bureau’s 30th and 40th anniversary celebrations. A people person, Marion says that she’s made a lot of friendships during her time with the Bureau, which has been very rewarding for her. The invention of an online digital database

was also very helpful.

Most of all, Marion finds it satisfying when a client thanks her for helping them.

“It’s been very rewarding when a client has thanked us very much indeed for solving their problems.”

Marion has found that the skills learned as a nurse have helped her in her volunteering.

“What I have found over the years as a volunteer is that it’s very important to show empathy.

“The main skill is having good listening skills. Nursing definitely helped with listening, and having counselling skills has helped.”

What’s the most important skill to have?

“You need to have a good sense of humour,” Marion laughs.

New youth theatre project gains momentum

By Celeste Alexander

“We are all performing; everything in our existence as a human, it is a performance,” says Marlborough Youth Trust theatre director, Ewa Zielinska.

Born in Poland, Ewa has been involved in theatre for more than 20-years including international work with both youth and adults.

Prior to moving to New Zealand in 2000 she lived in the UK where she worked as an artist and operated her own bilingual theatre for Polish youth.

Ewa, her partner and their children, have been in Marlborough for one year and using her theatre background she says she’s really keen to “contribute to the local community”.

In doing this Ewa has partnered with Liz McKay who is the founding director of the Creative Kids Trust, and together they launched a new theatre youth programme following

Lockdown earlier this year.

The ‘Youth Discovery Theatre Project’ is a new experience for Marlborough using unique and proven techniques, according to Ewa, and is aimed at local youth aged 15-24-years.

“Theatre is the art of looking at ourselves; how we interact, speak, treat our bodies and nurture our minds,” Ewa says. “Essentially our project is creating an ensemble of people to explore what they want to present, and they have to work at it together.

“We look at what makes young people happy, what we need to do to feel satisfied, fulfilled, and to feel loved.

“And most importantly to feel safe and respected. We want the youth to have mutual understanding and respect, and learn how to talk and interact with people in a way that it’s equal,” Ewa explains.

Within a group setting the partici-

pants explore all aspects of a theatre company. This includes dramatic and musical processes, lighting and sound, set and costume design, stage management, operations, and marketing.

According to Liz it’s also about building and developing skills which lead to future potential employment.

“We want the youth to come and ask questions, to explore and build relationships,” she says.

The ‘vessel’ for the project is modern, contemporary NZ drama, Ewa says.

“It speaks contemporary language, poses contemporary questions and addresses problems that youth may face.”

The Youth Discovery Theatre Project is working together with theatre professionals from Wellington, and The Play Press which has kindly donated a number of plays.

These plays are written by NZ and Pacific authors such as Pip Hall, Jo

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Funding for the project has been obtained from the Pelorus Trust, Pub Charity and Simply Synergy.

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presented to the community through the One Act Play Festival in the near future.

The project holds workshops every Monday and Wednesday from 6-8pm at MySpace. For more information email info.ydtp@gmail.com

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Michael Mason Blenheim I regularly check Stuff. It’s always great, and I like the wide range of stories.

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Good manners and patience go a long way Witnessing none of that on Friday, 31 July whilst taking my children first through the drive through at McDonald’s as a special treat for all their hard work in their sports through the week.

All excited looking forward to it and it’s busy, it’s a Friday and it’s after school.

The car in front was abusing the poor staff member as they had to wait. My children could hear this in

the car, asking me why is that man yelling at that poor lady.

I try to explain how we must be more tolerant in life and not cause upset to everyone because we get frustrated. Then we go to Countdown in Redwoodtown to get a few fruit and veggies and again it’s busy on a late Friday afternoon and what do we witness again? Two men yelling at the poor woman in customer service to hurry up and why should they

have to wait, and again you can see she is busy she is trying to serve all the people at Lotto and all the people waiting at the express.

My children are like; ‘mum there are more nasty people’. Please people be more tolerant and realise sometimes you have to wait, we all lead busy lives.

Be kind to people and teach our next generation that patience and kindness costs nothing.

Is Blenheim CBD a health hazard?

I am a N.Z. citizen who lives in Blenheim. I am concerned with the residue of asbestos in the CBD of Blenheim. The amount of cafes with air conditioning units that have not been replaced are an extreme

health hazard to customers. They are unaware of the danger they are in (this includes children.)

This is because of the fire that burnt down the dry cleaners in 2018.

I request that the air conditioning

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Plight of the Clubs of Marlborough Dear Ed, Much has been said recently about the plight of the Clubs of Marlborough. Yes, it has hit hard times.

Who hasn’t. Pointing fingers and playing the “blame game” is not helpful at the best of times and certainly not now when the Club can use all the support the Marlborough community can give it.

If you are a member, renew your membership and instead of going once a month, try twice.

If you are a member and enjoy it, take a membership application home and ask your neighbour to join as well.

Then take them for a cold beer, have a coffee and muffin, a game of pool and a just chill out with a great view of the river.

Use it Marlborough or it may be lost.

That’s right. Left alone to struggle the Council may well make another “strategic purchase” as the incumbent Mayor called the purchase of

the Old Clubs building in 2017 for $1.33mill in mid 2017.

A case of “use it or lose it” This “strategic” decision was (you guessed it) made in a Public excluded meeting.

Heaven forbid we should be privy to such strategic decisions that now see this lovely old building deteriorating away behind the bushes!

There was some suggestion this would be an ideal site for a new Hotel. Opportunity lost.

That new Hotel is going to Kaikoura. Why? You work it out.

If the Council has to step in and buy the Clubs “lock, stock and barrel” you can kiss it goodbye as it looks set to be converted into new, plush, Council Offices complete with River views for those meetings you are not allowed to attend.

Please folks, let’s not allow this multi purpose facility die through lack of support.

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Have your say on freedom camping

Green light for library and art gallery

A review of Marlborough’s Freedom Camping Bylaw is underway and Council wants your feedback.

Parks and Open Spaces Manager Jane Tito says now is the time to read over the draft Marlborough District Council Freedom Camping Control Bylaw 2020 and make a submission about the proposed changes or raise any other issues relating to freedom camping in our region.

“Following last year’s Annual Plan process, Council agreed that a review of the Freedom Camping Bylaw is required.”

“The new bylaw aims to provide a long-term, sustainable approach to the management of freedom camping in Marlborough, aligned with our neighbouring regions of Nelson, Tasman and Kaikoura.”

“Once the submission period closes on 7 September all submissions will be summarised in preparation for the hearings. The Freedom Camping SubCommittee, chaired by Councillor David Oddie, will then hear submissions over a three-day period during the week of 14 September,” Ms Tito said.

“Following the hearings, any amendments to the draft Freedom Camping Control Bylaw 2020 will be

Councillors have given the green light for construction of the new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery in High Street, Blenheim.

Mayor John Leggett said it was a great feeling to finally sign off the project at last week’s Council meeting.

“A lot of people have worked very hard to get to where we are today. The list of people I want to thank is long – this has been a community effort supported by the Council and also central Government.”

The Mayor said a project governance structure was established two years ago to manage all of the project’s risks.

“I’m very pleased to say that those risks have been resolved and the remaining matters are manageable.”

“Capital funding has been secured to cover all of the construction costs, with the Council committing $15m and the art gallery almost $5m. The Government allocation of $11m from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund has helped us fund over half of the project construction costs,” he said.

“The Government funding will be split 75% to the library and 25% to the art gallery, reflecting the building’s shared footprint.”

“Concept designs, land ownership, construction costings, future operating costs and furniture, fittings and equipment (FFE) for the library have all been resolved. The gallery has some work to do over the next two years to secure funding for its own FFE and annual operating costs.”

Property and Community Facilities Manager Jamie Lyall said the project was tendered locally, with one tenderer

presented for adoption at the Assets and Services Committee meeting on 1 October. The Bylaw will then be ratified at the next scheduled Council meeting and adopted by Council prior to the 2020/2021 summer season.”

Marlborough’s Freedom Camping Bylaw was last reviewed in 2016 and was developed to provide a regional approach and guidance under the Freedom Camping Act 2011, which sets out national direction on how to manage freedom camping.

For more information about the bylaw review process, or to make a submission, visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/bylaws/freedom-campingbylaw-2012/proposed-freedom-campingbylaw-2020

Mayor launches Environment Awards Mayor John Leggett joined 70 guests at a lively launch of the 2020-21 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards last week.

The Awards encourage businesses and community groups to share their experience in looking after our land, water and energy resources.

Mayor Leggett said looking after the environment is a top priority and the Awards play an important role in promoting practical examples of good environmental management and protection.

“Marlborough achieves more for the environment when different groups connect and work together,” he said.

There are seven award categories Community Innovation, Landscape and Habitat Enhancement, Farming, Forestry, Wine Industry, Marine and Business Innovation. Each entrant receives an

Mayor John Leggett (left) and Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards Trust chairman Peter Jerram at the launch independent judges’ report that highlights the positives and suggests improvements.

Winners receive prizes of $1,000 to $3,000.

The Council has been a principal sponsor of the Awards since they began in 1996.

Entries are now open online at www.cmea.org.nz and close on Wednesday 30 September.

Community Grants Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-for-profit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community from the following sectors: • Arts and Culture • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Heritage • Sport and Recreation In 2020 the Community Grants Fund was increased to $500,000 to assist organisations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. This funding is allocated over two funding rounds with the first round now completed.

For Round 2 there are two funding options available - COVID-19 Support Grants for organisations that have suffered a loss of income and the usual Council Community Grants. Please refer to the criteria and information sheets relevant to each grant option on our website.

Applications must be for projects or services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the people of the Marlborough. Applications can be completed online at Council’s website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/our-community/ grants-and-awards Applications close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 30 October.

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within the Council and independent quantity surveyor’s pricing estimate.

“I’m very pleased to say that Robinsons Construction Limited has been awarded the contract. Robinsons is a longestablished company with an excellent reputation, having completed many high profile commercial buildings in Marlborough over the years.”

A dawn blessing will take place on Wednesday 19 August, led by iwi representatives.

For further information go to: https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/ our-community/marlborough-districtlibraries/blenheim-library-and-artgallery-project A display showing the new designs can also be viewed at the Marlborough District Library in Blenheim.

Photographer Graham Brooks farewelled Mayor John Leggett thanked retiring photographer Graham Brooks on Thursday at a surprise event in the Council Chamber.

The Mayor said Graham was recognised for his services to the people of Marlborough, which stretch back five decades, and presented him with a memorial plaque.

“Graham is a legend and has been capturing the life and times of Marlborough since the early 1970s, in a wide variety of photographic, publishing and editorial roles.”

“He has been in the front seat at just about every important event that has happened in Marlborough over the last 50 years.”

“He was the publisher of the muchloved Pictorial Record magazine and chief photographer at the Marlborough Express. He was also a wedding photographer, and clocked up an incredible 1,465 weddings over those years.”

“Graham has been in the weddings game so long that he got to see second generation customers and in

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one case, the same groom three times!”

“His body of work is a record of the lives and times of Marlborough over a phenomenal 50 years.”

Mayor John Leggett with Graham Brooks

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A journey of self discovery Sun Reporter Frances Chin speaks with artist Kellie Allenet about her personal journey with art, and her work with the Women’s Art Initiative.

Growing up in Stoke, Nelson, Kellie Allenet’s teachers often told tell her she should put more effort into her schoolwork, and less into her art.

This was tough for a creative young woman who loved to explore different craft experiments with her Nana, and tinker with her Grandad in the garage.

Inspired by Nelson’s thriving art scene, as a teenager, Kellie’s dream was to create a space where people could gather and make art together.

Music, theatre, a gallery space— there would be something for everyone. Kellie still has this dream.

“I want a place for people to come to, and be involved in arts, and to experience it,” Kellie says. “I want to give people an opportunity to creatively express themselves.”

After finishing school, Kellie lived in a number of different places, including Motueka and Christchurch.

A self-described “gypsy,” Kellie says she was on a journey of self-discovery as she travelled from town to town.

“I was on a journey on how to find myself,” Kellie says.

While she travelled, Kellie continued to make art. The artist loves all art and crafts: especially painting, photography, and macramé.

“I constantly go through fads. I play around with one medium, then go to another. But I’ve always been into painting, since I was a child.”

Symbolism is prevalent throughout the artist’s work, with the image of a heart a reoccurring motif.

“I paint from the heart and soul and through life experiences,” Kellie says. “I use symbolism to represent things through my art, like different emotions.”

“It was a part of my journey, finding my heart. For me, art is a healing process, there’s a lot of healing.”

During her travels, Kellie ended up in Blenheim. It was here Kellie met Return to Eden Gallery owner Vonny Paul. Vonny has been a big influence and inspiration to Kellie; encouraging her art, and helping her find her faith, Kellie says.

Local artist Kellie Allenet found herself in Blenheim, she says.

Kellie’s faith is incredibly important to her, and a big influence on her art. As an artist Kellie goes by the moniker Pocket Pixie; the name representing Kellie’s relationship to God. “Pocket Pixie means that I’m living in the pocket of God. I’m his little pixie.”

“My journey with God, and walking in faith, has become part of my art.”

Vonny also introduced Kellie to the Women’s Art Initiative; a local

group that helps women who have been subject to violence to express themselves through art.

“In my life experiences, it’s been a quite a full on journey, lots of struggles,” Kellie says.

“Through the Women’s Art Initiative group, I started working with women who have been through violence. We’re using art as a healing medium, and as a way for them to express their story.”

“Sometimes we do our own thing, and sometimes we do some-

thing together. Flax weaving, flower arranging. We work with wood, and lots of different things like pottery.”

“We lean on each other, and support each other. There’s a lot of healing. We offer support, and recognise progress.”

During Lockdown, the women kept in touch, and continued making art from home. Now, the group meets weekly. Instead of the rented office space the women use, Kellie would love to have an “industrious

space” to make art in—similar to the dream she had as a teenager.

“I’d love to find somewhere more industrious for the group. So we can let our creative juices flow, and not be restricted.”

Now, nine years after moving here, Blenheim is the place where Kellie has found herself, she says.

“What I’m most proud of is the network of friends I have, and how much I have grown since I moved here. Blenheim has really helped me find who I am.”

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Tickets available for night with ‘Bingo Babes’

By Celeste Alexander

Tickets are still available for the hilarious Bingo Night event, set for August 22, organised by Rapaura School.

This highly entertaining event is back by popular demand and features the ‘Bingo Babes’, Ethel & Bethel.

These old biddies provide giggles and comedic entertainment throughout the night and if ask anyone who attended last year’s event, they’d tell you it’s one not to miss.

Tickets are being sold as tables

of eight for $400 ($50 per person), however organisers have made individual tickets available.

These are selling fast so if you don’t want to miss out, get your tickets now.

Bingo Night will begin at 6pm and tickets include supper, a glass of wine, a bingo card and of course, a great night out with Ethel & Bethel.

Tickets are available from the Rapaura School office or BP Computers on Kinross Street.

Any proceeds from the evening will go towards the repair of the school’s pool.

International concert organist to perform at Nativity Church

By Frances Chin

This Saturday, organist Martin Setchell will be performing at the Nativity Church. The concert—aptly called ‘Makin Music’— has been planned to showcase the versatility and sound of the church’s new Makin ‘Windermere’ organ.

Martin Setchell is an organist of international renown. Previously a professor of music at Canterbury University, Martin now travels the world performing the organ, with Christchurch, where he is city organist, as his home base.

Martin says Nativity’s new Makin organ is a “very exciting instrument.”

“It’s a big instrument, three manuals, bigger than the average church organ.”

“As a digital organ it doesn’t have pipes, but it has an incredible variety of tone colours.”

Martin says the main different between a pipe organ and a digital organ is that a digital organ’s sound comes from sound samples, not from pipes.

“Both digital organs and pipe organs have their place. I’m a great believer in having the best

of both worlds.”

“I’m certainly very well versed in performing on digital organs.

Makin has a very lovely English sound, very Anglican.”

Saturday’s concert will showcase the organ’s versatility and range. A number of the pieces that will be performed have been transcribed for the organ

by Martin.

“I chose the program to show off the Makin organ. As the organ has an English sound, there’s quite a bit of English music.

“There is traditional music, and popular music as well.”

“There’s a focus on showing colours and balancing that with making the concert appealing for the wider public.”

Martin stresses that the concert is for everybody, not just people with a passion for traditional Anglican church music.

“The church booked me because I’m well known for doing entertaining concerts.”

“It’s not just a church performance; it’s a community event, played by someone who plays in a variety of venues.”

“Nativity Church wants to show that the organ is not just for playing hymns on Sunday.”

Organist Martin Setchell will be performing the concert 'Makin Music' at the Nativity Church on Saturday. The concert will showcase church's new Makin organ.

(Photo supplied by Jenny Setchell.)

Makin Music will take place this Saturday August 15, at 7pm. The cost is $20 per person, with accompanied students attending free of charge.

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A beautiful W.Lane print scarf.

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Marlborough Art & Wine Fair 10-23 August 2020 - Celebrated local artists Carolyn Pillans, Peter Stubbs, Sarah Higgins and Walter Scott will display their latest work at The Wine Station. For the duration of their exhibition, Graeme Dingle Foundation will benefit from 50% of the gallery fee. 10am-7pm daily. Free entry at The Wine Station.

Thursday Retreads Group Meet Brayshaw Park 11.00am. Ride to various destinations for lunch. Come by bike, tin top or magic carpet. Bring your laughing gear, a thermal to wear and a story to share.

“Tea @ Ten” Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, starts 14th August 10am-11am, Picton Little Theatre, Tea Coffee & Conversation.

Saturday 15 August Te Rerenga o Te Ra Fundraiser Housie fundraiser. 15th August 2020, 1pm start.

40 games, 2x supers and raffles. RSA room, Clubs of Marlborough.

Marlborough Quilters’ TLC Day. Teach, Learn and Create. Join experienced quilters to learn patchwork and quilting. Sewing Machines available. St Mary’s Parish Community Centre. 59 Maxwell Road, Blenheim. 3rd Saturday of month. 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Gold Coin. Phone Jenny 5778598 Marlborough Artisan Craft Market Are holding a pop-up market on the 15th-16th August 10am-3pm at the Convention Centre.

Come on down in the warmth to see your regular stallholders plus some new ones, love to see you.

International Concert Organist Martin Setchell, will be playing the inaugural concert on Blenheim’s new Makin Windemere organ

on Saturday 15th August 7pm at Nativity Church, 76 Alfred Street Blenheim. Door sales programme admission $20. (Accompanied students free admission)

Sunday 16 August Ulysses Club Ride: 1pm - Social ride. Decide on the day. Leave from the south end of the railway station car park.

VJ Day in Marlborough 75 years ago.

2pm – Marlborough Museum, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim. All welcome, $5. Limited spaces, booking essential phone 5781712 info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Coming Up Picton Mahjong Group Endeavour Park, Wednesday 1.15pm. Contact Gyllian 03 5735383 Join us for lunch Thursday 27th August, come and join us at St. Andrews Church for a Soup and Roll Lunch with guest speaker Liz Davidson 12 o’clock to 2 o’clock $10 donation.

Craft Fair Redwood Community Centre Oliver Park, August 29th & 30th. 10am to 4pm daily. Free entry. Sausage sizzle. Supporting the Cancer Society Hospice High Tea Sunday 30 August 2020 - 2.30 pm 4.30pm Whitehaven Room ASB Theatre Blenheim With guest Speaker Catherine van der Meulin International brand manager at SUPRÉ, THiNK Business Coaching, is spending a year (maybe more) in New Zealand to give her and her children a taste of country life. Dress Code ‘High Tea’ (hats and gloves encouraged) Tickets $30 Tickets on sale at Hospice Shop, Cleghorn Street, Blenheim Phone 579 4686

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Parking, doors and indication By community constable Russ Smith

Road policing officers often hear the same complaints repeated over and again when talking to members of the public.

They aren’t often publicised and they involve small things that drivers do thoughtlessly, without realising that they not only leave other road users exasperated, but they can lead to serious outcomes.

Parking Generally speaking, a driver can park a vehicle facing in the correct direction alongside a curb on almost any suburban street, without fear of receiving an infringement notice.

Unfortunately drivers often do not think to check that their choice of parking spot is considerate to other road users.

If you choose to park on a road that is not overly wide, please don’t park directly opposite another vehicle that is already parked.

This has the effect of funnelling two-way traffic into the same part of the road, effectively forcing drivers to give way to oncoming vehicles before proceeding.

This can and has led to crashes and it can be the parked vehicles that end up damaged.

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If you are a driver having to negotiate a parked vehicle on a narrow road, please don’t be one of the many who seem to think it is more important to give the parked vehicle a very wide birth, but then put your vehicle in the path of an oncoming vehicle because you’ve shifted into their lane.

Slow down and if necessary come to a stop if you feel you can’t get past the parked vehicle without endangering the oncoming driver.

Doors I’m not sure if people have more on their minds or if they simply have a more self-centric view now, but instances of parked motorists swinging their roadside door open

into the path of other road users like cyclists, motorcyclists and other motorists is increasingly common, and a cause of much complaint.

Good practice as a motorist is to look in your rear vision mirror(s) and/or look over your shoulder before opening a vehicle door into a roadway.

At worst, if you open a door on a cyclist or other motorist, they will sustain serious injuries either from impact with the door or as a result of crashing after being surprised by the swinging door.

You as the person opening the door may be injured too. At least, the road user will be surprised by the swinging door, will probably swerve and this could lead to another incident.

Indication There are lots of complaints about motorists who don’t indicate. Let’s face it, very few of us are blessed with the ability to read minds or see the future.

An indicator is a clever way for a motorist to tell the road users around them what they intend to do. Please be that motorist; always indicate before turning.

It will save others confusion and may save you having to explain a crash.

Pay-by-plate meters were rolled out in Marlborough in June last year. Photo by Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporting.

Extra coin earned selling ‘lollipop’ parking meters to Ashburton

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A handful of B l e n h e i m ’s bruised and battered old lollipop meters are set for a swansong further south after being saved from the scrap heap.

The Marlborough District Council has managed to sell 21 of its coin-operated Duncan ‘lollipop’ meters to Ashburton, recycling the remaining 299 for free at a metal yard.

Ashburton District Council paid $3150 for the old meters, to replace damaged stock or use for parts.

Pay-by-plate meters have been gradually rolled out in Blenheim and Picton since June 2019, after old age and vandalism pushed Blenheim’s lollipop meters to breaking point.

Picton did not have lollipop meters, but its pay-and-display meters were upgraded to payby-plate. The final lollipop meter was removed from Blenheim’s streets in June.

Figures obtained under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) showed the new payby-plate meters were bringing in about an extra $300 a month before coronavirus hit.

Parking revenue was about $83,700 a month in Marlborough when lollipops reigned supreme, and about $84,000 after. This included figures from Blenheim and Picton’s parking meters and for the council’s car park building on Alfred St.

The council was unable to differentiate between parking meter revenue collected by Eftpos in Blenheim and Picton.

On top of the meters, the new PayMyPark phone app, also introduced last June, earned the council $415 in its first month.

This jumped to about $4100 the following month, with revenue increasing steadily to $9700 by February, the last full month of data before lockdown.

The app, used by several councils across the country, went offline in March after a ransomware attack but later returned.

Councillor Brian Dawson, who held the parking and central business district portfolios, said feedback on the pay-byplate and PayMyPark phone app had generally been positive.

“Some people had said they liked being able to just drop a coin into the old machines and go, rather than having to enter in their licence plate. Others have said to me that they really like using the app and it has made parking so much easier.”

The council waived parking fees in town centres during the coronavirus lockdown. It later agreed in May to roll out free parking in Blenheim and Picton to boost local businesses, which was extended in June until September 30.

The switch from lollipop to pay-by-plate was estimated to cost $543,600, well over the $330,000 budget set aside. This included $385,000 to install 42 new pay-by-plate meters, or $9200 each.

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THE MARLBOROUGH HOME & GARDEN SHOW 28–30 AUGUST Home improvements made easy at the Marlborough Home and Garden Show!

Since 2008 the Marlborough Home & Garden Show has been providing inspiration, exclusive show specials and expert advice to those seeking inspiration and ideas to transform their home and gardens, and this year’s show is no different. Lockdown gave many people time to reflect on their homes and to identify areas they would like to improve. Despite the show being originally scheduled for early July and postponed due to Covid-19, the team at Jade Promotions and Events are determined the show must go on and are looking forward to connecting local businesses and customers together again from the 28-30th of August at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

For three days, a wonderful range of exhibitors will gather at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 to showcase the latest innovations and ideas. There will be a mix of new exhibitors and regulars, both providing locals with new ideas when it comes to home, garden and lifestyle. First time exhibitors include; Freedom Pools Thermomix Marlborough, Jae Services, Garden Lawn and House Care, Knight Built, and others.

The popular NZ Made and Fine Foods aisle will be at the show again this year, including The Fudge Cottage, The Cardrona Distillery, Eden Juice and lots of other treats for visitors to enjoy.

There is a fantastic line up of speakers at the free ‘Ask an Expert’ sessions including Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on ‘7 Steps to a Comfy Home’. Other topics include solar, home maintenance, cooking demonstrations with Thermomix and an informative session on Insurance with RMA Financial. You can take along your plans, ideas or just listen in and be inspired.

Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp at one of the Ask an Expert sessions on Saturday at the show.

The Jennian Homes Marlborough team will be at the show this year, locally owned and operated you can meet the team at the

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show and talk about your dream home. Let them take care of the building side of things while you do the exciting parts like choosing colours, textures and fittings!

Owners, Dallas and Angela Mead, are proud to provide you with a service that is personal and second to none, constructing fine quality homes generally for budgets from $300,000 – $800,000.

Specialising in home, personal, vehicle and business loans the Opito Finance team will be sharing their knowledge with show visitors.

With over 30 years’ experience in the Finance Brokerage their aim is your gain! Pop on by and be into win the candy jar as well as face-painting for the kids.

Landscaping, Spas, Flooring, Home Furnishings, Heating and Ventilation, Building, Renovating and more all under one roof!

Proud to be New Zealand’s preferred choice for quality and affordability, the light weight aluminum frame makes the EziRider’s Electric Fold-Up Bike highly portable to take away on holidays. Come try one for yourself at the show, and enter your details at the show entrance for your chance to win one.

There will be fun filled activities, at 11am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday with the Resene Paint-a-Home for the adults and Paint-a-Pot for the kids. Participants will get to take home their creations, and adult entries will be in to win a $250 Resene voucher.

Head to Eventbrite.co.nz and search ‘Marlborough Home and Garden Show’ to purchase your ticket online or door sales also available. For more information and to keep up with show news you can Like ‘@HomeAndGardenShows’ on Facebook or view the full exhibitor listing at homeandgardenshow.co.nz Marlborough Home & Garden Show 28 – 30 August 2020, Fri & Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Kinross Street, Blenheim Adults: $5, Gold Card Friday $2.50, under 16s Free!

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Get expert advice on your next home improvement or landscaping project at these daily sessions.

10:30am – Overview of On Grid, Hybrid and Fri, Sat & Sun Off Grid Energy systems, including smart onsite energy management Lance Double, Solar Electric Technology 11:30am – Paint Like a Professional Fri, Sat & Sun Resene Colour Specialist, Resene 12:30pm – Strip Paint and Varnish without Sanding Fri & Sun only Simon Cooper, Cooper’s Strip Club 12:30pm Sat only

– 7 Steps to a Comfy Home Peter Wolfkamp, Resident Builder

1:30pm – DIY your Insurance - Why Not? Fri, Sat & Sun Jamie Norton, RMA Financial 2:30pm – Thermomix TM6 Demonstration Fri, Sat & Sun The Marlborough Team, Thermomix

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Huge range of local businesses under one roof with all you need for the home and garden.

Save on your next project with show exclusive specials.

Builders, Solar Solutions, Flooring, Landscaping, Home Furnishings, Spas, Lifestyle Products.

NZ Made and Fine Foods aisle.

Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on ‘7 Steps to a Comfy Home’.

Enter to WIN a fold-up electric bike from Ezirider and a $250 Resene voucher.

Resident Builder, Peter Wolfkamp “I’ll see you there”

Door sales available or save time and pre-purchase online at Eventbrite.co.nz

To find out more visit www.homeandgardenshow.co.nz

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Main Street is busy with a wide range of businesses servicing the Blenheim and greater Marlborough communities.

Shopping, food, vehicle servicing and home improvements Main Street businesses couldn’t make it any more convenient when it comes to shopping, vehicle servicing and food.

Connecting from Blenheim’s CBD and winding through in the direction of Riverlands, Main Street plays an important role in providing a wide range of services to tradesmen, visitors and locals.

There are also several businesses which are located on the side streets which connect to the busy road, and in some cases they’ve been operating there as family owned businesses for decades.

Like many commercial streets there are changes within the businesses. Eleni Café has been sold and will soon reopen under new ownership, BA Marlborough (formerly Harpers Machinery) has relocated from Main Street to a new premises on nearby Opawa

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Guthrie Bowron is a great place to browse with a range of giftware, homewares, flooring and furnishings; as well as plenty of inspirational ideas for your next home improvement project.

On the topic of home improvement the team at Mint Air, owned

by Ian and Anna Molloy, are located nearby at 5a Sutherland Terrace. These are the people to talk to for residential and commercial heat pumps and air-conditioning.

They’ve been working in the heat pump industry for more than 20 years and provides great advice and service.

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or business’s heating and cooling system, Marlborough Glass provides a wide range of glass services including retrofit double glazing, safety glass, glazing and much more.

They also take care of vehicle windscreen repairs and replacements and have solutions to home interior features such as splashbacks, showers, mirrors and even cat/dog doors.

Right next door to Marlborough Glass is Radiator Services, owned and operated by Tony Flood since 1983.

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The food is made fresh onsite every day and there’s something to tempt all ages.

For a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner option Pita Pit Blenheim is only a hop, skip and a jump away.

This business opened one year ago and fast became a popular food option for those looking for wholesome, healthy meals and snacks.

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A great first year for Pita Pit Saturday, August 29 marks Pita Pit Blenheim’s first birthday.

Owners Mark and Heather Bowers hoped that Blenheim would embrace the healthy, fresh grilled menu and flung the doors open at 37 Main Road one year ago.

Heather says; “We had no experience in food service but just knew it was something our local community would appreciate.

“The beautiful ingredients, free farmed proteins and salad options means those who want to eat healthy and grab something on the go can easily do so.

“We have assembled an amazing team, our Pit Crew, seen old friends and made new

ones. We really enjoy bringing fresh grilled pitas and bowls to Blenheim.

“It’s been incredibly satisfying and we thank everybody who’s helped us along the way. We have had fantastic support from our building owner, our suppliers, our staff and of course our customers who have made this first year so fulfilling,” she says.

Mark, Heather and their team are inviting the community to celebrate a successful first year in business on the 29th.

“Please join us on Saturday for a bit of fun, the chance to win the value of your order back, spot prizes, photos with Pita Pete and healthy food,” Heather says.

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Blenheim housie

By Frances Chin

Last Thursday, people from all over the Top of the South came to the Blenheim Bowling Club to join in a game of Housie.

“I have a passion for the people in here,” says Housie organiser Kahu-maria-nataku-tai-o-moana (Nan) Kahu.

“People from Nelson come over to play, even people all the way from Christchurch.

People know us. What money we make, we give back to the community.

“It’s for a love of housie I do it for. My absolute dream is to try and give people fun without restriction on things.”

“I love to put a smile on their faces. It’s a unique thing that we do here. We say happy birthday to each other.

We’re a family.”

“It’s all about fun. It’s not just a housie, it’s a community.”

Kahu-maria-nataku-tai-o-moana (Nan) Kahu and Wilma Rutherford.

Heather Cresswell, Ngaire Preece, and Lorna Thompson.

Council hits go button on library construction Marlborough district councillors have given their approval to begin construction of the new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery in High Street, Blenheim.

Mayor John Leggett said it was a great feeling to finally sign off the project.

“A lot of people have worked very hard to get to where we are today.

The list of people I want to thank is long – this has been a community effort supported by the Council and also central Government.”

He said a project governance structure was established two years ago to manage all of the project’s

risks.

“I’m very pleased to say that those risks have been resolved and the remaining matters are manageable.

“Capital funding has been secured to cover all of the construction costs, with the Council committing $15m and the art gallery almost $5m. The Government allocation of $11m from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund has helped us fund over half of the project construction costs,” he said.

“The Government funding will be split 75% to the library and 25% to the art gallery, reflecting the building’s shared footprint.

“Concept designs, land ownership, construction costings, future operating costs and furniture, fittings and equipment (FFE) for the library have all been resolved.

The gallery has some work to do over the next two years to secure funding for its own FFE and annual operating costs.”

Property and Community Facilities Manager, Jamie Lyall, said the project was tendered locally, with one tenderer within the Council and independent quantity surveyor’s pricing estimate.

“I’m very pleased to say that Robinsons Construction Limited

has been awarded the contract.

Robinsons is a long-established company with an excellent reputation, having completed many high profile commercial buildings in Marlborough over the years.”

A project control group was formed with Council and Millennium Art Gallery Trust representatives two years ago, tasked with preparing an architectural concept and progressing the land purchases. Warren and Mahoney were appointed architects after a public expression of interest process and were commissioned to develop a concept design.

A dawn site blessing will take place on Wednesday, August 19, led by iwi representatives.

The library and art gallery project was initiated in 2013 as part of the “Growing Marlborough – A Strategy for the Future” process, which identified that library facilities in both Blenheim and Picton were no longer adequate. Community consultation was carried out as part of the 2015-25 Long Term Plan and again as part of the 2018-28 Long Term Plan, where approval to progress the development was given.

Picton’s new library and service centre was completed in 2017.

Night closures planned for SH1 south of Kaikōura Work to install permanent rockfall protection is underway south of Kaikōura, with night closures starting from mid-August to late November.

The work is being undertaken at a rockfall-prone corner between Peketa and the Parititahi Tunnels. A six-metre high canopy is being installed, along with a draped mesh fence and barriers to prevent any rockfall from hitting the road. There has been over 70 recorded rockfall incidents in the area since the 2016 earthquake, and this solution is needed to make the road safe and resilient for the future.

Thank you for your patience while we undertake this critical safety work. Please plan ahead for a safe journey. www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c If you have any questions please email info@nctir.com

Visualisation of work to be completed at night

From Sunday 16 August closures will be in place five nights a week (Sunday to Thursday) between 7pm and 7am, until late November. Traffic will be cleared through at certain points (see table below). The road will be open each weekend from 7am Friday to 7pm Sunday.

TIME

ROAD STATUS

7:00pm–9:00pm

Road will be CLOSED for 30-minute intervals from 7pm–9pm.

Following a 30-minute closure the road will RE-OPEN to allow queued traffic through, and then close again for 30 minutes.

This cycle is repeated until 9pm. (Average wait time 20-25 minutes)

9:00pm–9:30pm

Road OPEN for 30 minutes

9:30pm–11:30pm

Road CLOSED

11:30pm

Road OPEN to clear queued traffic only. Traffic MUST be in the queue by 11:30pm to be let through.

11:35pm–3:00am

Road CLOSED

3:00am–3:30am

Road OPEN for 30 minutes

3:30am–7:00am

Road CLOSED

7:00am–7:00pm

Road OPEN *ROAD OPEN: This will still be under one lane with stop/go in place

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Fishing adventures with Hendersons

By Tamzin Henderson

I think by now Lana and I can best be described as cheeky when it comes to fishing opportunities, so when we heard that Mig and Scott from Fishing & Adventure were hitting the canals, we invited ourselves along. It was a great opportunity to see the guys again after our trip to the Bay of Islands, and a canal trip had been on the cards for us for a while.

There ended up being 13 of us between the F&A crew, Lance Gill and Jacob Willets (the Okuma Pro-Staffer’s) Bryce and Nick from Okuma, Dan De Jong (The Fish Freak), and three from Henderson’s. The fishing was

definitely harder than the last few days had been, strong winds ruled out a number of locations and once we finally found an area to fish, it was slow going. I didn’t have much luck over the two days, hooking two fish and dropping them both, one right at the net. The others had a bit more luck, Dan being super tinny landing a nice 22lb fish as soon as he arrived up from Queenstown. Cleardrift Eggs in chartreuse seemed to be the most effective when we were there, and the new Okuma Kotare, and CD Hydragraph really showed their class. Keep an eye out for the Fishing and Adventure canal episode in the coming months. PBA

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Improve traffic flow Slowing down and correctly indicating your intentions at intersections and roundabouts can actually help improve the flow of traffic, says acting sergeant Andrew Holmes from the Marlborough Road Policing Team.

Braking earlier at intersections gives drivers more time to check their surroundings and ensure the way is clear, he says.

“By leaving decisions to the last second, people end up braking too late, which inevitably causes a concertina effect of people behind having to brake and come to a standstill completely unnecessarily, causing gridlock,” Andrew says.

“Maintaining a safe following distance and braking ahead of the intersection, and being aware, alert and driving slowly, traffic can keep flowing nicely.”

Making your intentions clear with the correct use of indicators also helps improve the flow of traffic, because it helps other drivers understand where you’re going, Andrew says.

“I frequently see poor and incorrect indicating at roundabouts. This creates confusion or hesitancy in other road users, and interrupts the flow of traffic.”

“The rules for indicating at roundabouts are straightforward: if you want to turn left, indicate left before you enter the intersection.

If you are going straight on, indicate left before you leave the roundabout. If you are turning right, indicate right as you enter and left before you leave.”

Another problem is drivers not stopping completely at intersections with a stop sign.

These intersections historically have a high crash rate because visibility is reduced.

Drivers are unable to get a clear view of oncoming vehicles until they have completely stopped, Andrew says.

“A stop sign is like a red traffic light - you must come to a complete stop. Then, after checking it’s clear, you can proceed through the intersection.” PBA

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NEW PREMISES on Opawa St

Same team, new location After securing the Italian Idromeccancia Bertolini SpA pump agency in 1989, Bertolini Australasia was formed by Mark, Guy and Penny Rendle to take advantage of this superior pump range to design and manufacture a robust New Zealand made range of sprayers, built to perform for New Zealand growers.

The family owned business soon made a name for itself as an industry leader and has gone on to service New Zealand’s agricultural, horticultural and industrial markets from their Hamilton base. In 2017, Bertolini Australasia moved to a new headquarters in Hautapu, Cambridge and at the same time rebranded the company as BA Pumps & Sprayers. This created a unified and cohesive brand presence which has now led to Harpers Machinery also following inline.

In 2008 having already launched in Australia, the Rendle family made the decision to establish a dedicated dealership in Marlborough for their newly acquired Collard Vineyard machinery. The name they gave the dealership was Harpers Machinery, inspired by one of the region’s original farming families.

The Harpers Machinery team set up a base on Main Street where they remained for 12 years before outgrowing that site.

“Our expansion has been driven by a greater demand for our services and backup. With an expanding workforce and a need to stock a wider range of spare parts, the business was on the lookout for larger premises”, General Manager John Dixon says.

“We were limited by our previous site and had outgrown it. We were invited by Colin Francis to look at

The BA Marlborough team outside of the entrance to their brand new building on Opawa Street.

a site he owned on Opawa Street.

It was ideal for what we needed and now gives us scope for our future growth,” he says.

A brand new building was constructed and along with the relocation, it was decided to rebrand the business as BA Marlborough.

“Moving from Harpers to BA Marlborough provides various benefits but ultimately aligns the group under a single brand entity,” managing director Mark Rendle says.

“The rebrand and relocation sees no change in ownership, and this investment into the new premises

highlights our long-term commitment to the region.

“BA Marlborough will feature the same team, expertise and experience, and will continue to play a key role in servicing one of New Zealand’s key growing regions,” Mark says.

The move was completed last week and the team is now enjoying the larger workshop and showroom space.

“Essentially we have doubled the size of everything,” John says.

“Having the larger showroom, workshops, and extra storage is fantastic.”

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Visit our new showroom The same friendly faces you know and trust, invite you to view their new premises at 5 Opawa Street.

The BA Marlborough team now have the ability to provide their customers with faster and more efficient delivery and servicing of machinery.

At the front of the new building is an expansive showroom where examples of their pumps and sprayers are displayed. There’s also everything from fixtures and fittings through to trimmers and vine sprayers set out.

It is also where customers will be greeted by customer service and parts reps, Ross Williams and

Phillip Benseman, and sales rep Chris Johnston.

With industry experience and a professional knowledge of the products they sell, Ross, Phillip and Chris can help their customers find the best solution; and if it’s not available for the application required, they can call on the resources of the BA Pumps & Sprayers specialist design and engineering team, who can custom design and build a specific solution.

Behind the showroom is the new and expansive workshop where Matt McConway leads a team which works hard to ensure their customer’s vital equipment keeps performing to the

high standard required.

“The whole team is passionate about the viticulture industry,” general manager John Dixon says.

“They’re dedicated to providing the highest levels of service possible.”

This service also includes onsite servicing with a number of wine companies in Marlborough which have partnered with the BA Marlborough team, and in return benefit from the team’s exceptional service.

“We are proud to partner with local vineyards. If you’re wanting to improve efficiency and accuracy in caring for your vineyard, the team’s expertise will exceed your expectations,” John says.

General manager, John Dixon with the TSX 400L spray trailer. This model was developed last year in response to customers wanting a lower centre of gravity trailer, suitable for the rolling countryside.

Let our experience provide the solution

Sales rep Chris Johnston with the Collard P2200 trimmer.

The owners of BA Pumps & Sprayers thrive on a challenge.

Mark, Guy and Penny Rendle have well in excess of 100 years of experience between them when it comes to using and manufacturing high-quality sprayers and pumps.

For the past 32 years they’ve been researching, designing and engineering the most comprehensive range in New Zealand and are proud to claim the title as the country’s leading New Zealand sprayer manufacturer.

“There’s a real sense of passion and pride within the company,” BA Marlborough General Manager John Dixon says. “The Rendle family pride themselves on producing solid and reliable equipment to the viticulture, agriculture and horticulture industries, built to perform for New Zealand’s growers.

“They thrive on a challenge and better yet, their products are entirely designed and manufactured in NZ.” BA Pumps & Sprayers has a purpose built facility in Cambridge

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Can someone tell me when you order “on line” and pick up. After staff go around filling up brown paper bags with your groceries, is the cost of these bags included in your purchase?

talk Whitebait Season

Whitebait season opens in a bit over a week.

Must be due for the annual policing from MDC and DoC about following rules and conserving a native species, and yet it is MDC that actively promotes the pillaging of whitebait on the Wairau Diversion by allowing camper vans to camp all season on a spot, and commercially fish using sock nets, making it near impossible for genuine recreational fishers to get a decent spot without getting into a feud.

Thanks Jacinda We love Jacinda. With election and parliament delaying returnee isolation costs until after election, we are away next week overseas for three weeks and back to accommodation for two weeks seeing family in Europe.

Phew, she has saved us almost $6000 extra.

Thanks, you have our vote.

State highway 1 What a mess SH1 is. It didn’t have pot holes in the road it has craters, and if they are not fixed properly soon NASA will land a rover in them and look for signs of life.

Dogs in town In reply to the few people that have written in objecting to the proposal to bring dogs back into town. Obviously these people have never lived and experienced a life outside of small town Blenheim.

Many dog owners would walk their dogs into town spend their money locally and add a bit of difference to what is now a very uninteresting town. Having dogs in town would make Blenheim CBD a more family and community orientated environment.

I would like to send a shout out to the staff of Redwoodtown Countdown after their kindness when my son vomited in the store last Sunday, much appreciated how they handled it.

Better drunk?

Grappa SUN 29 JULY. My mate in Greymouth has for years been producing Grappa from grape skins in his Still. He is 84 and still going strong which proves grape skins may be better drunk than splashed on your hands.

Not a good look To who ever owns the section on Budge Street where the On The Spot shop was burned down - Do you know that the section has become a rubbish dump and that a large green bus appears to be freedom camping there?

Not a good look for the neighbourhood!

Dangerous Re dangerous intersection on Percy St /Dillon St. I’m sick and tired of having to pull out to see if any cars are coming because someone won’t cut their hedge back. Been trimmed but still way out on footpath. Is it who you know not what you know?

Excellent facility Marlborough how lucky you are to have the amazing Maxwell Lifecare as staff are so respectful to the elderly, management so approachable and give details so helpfully.

The environment is also excellent.

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Much appreciated

Performance pay!

It is well overdue that this is applied to politicians. Given the basic wage, having been voted in using public taxes, often with little or no experience, directly on top pay and perks.

They are appointed to posts or departments already run by HOD’s, never answer any question yes or no, always are taught to say “I do not comment on individual cases” or the classic, “I cannot recall”!

Then and only then on re-election, they are assessed and actual performance rated for backpay or increase. This would encourage actual and not assumed ability. That I would vote for not this MMP rort!

Thanks for the giggle Re ‘Idiot driving’. This is right up there to be the single most greatest insult I have heard in a long time! I thought I was good at one liners but you Sir/Madam take the cake.

Thanks for the giggle.

Tree by-law It’s time the MDC introduced by-laws regarding excessively high and unsuitable trees on private property, particularly boundary’s within the town limit.

Trees such as Pine, Silver Birch, Eucalyptus, etc. are rural trees. We all like trees, however the wrong tree in the wrong place can have a huge negative impact on other people’s lives.

Hmmm Ever wondered how research polls are done these days? Easy; social media! Yet an actual street poll- (the real type), many do not use social media in the reality age group, after Ms Collins came to the fore, found that the public did not want a second term for the ‘current lot’ by >90%. Amazing, and that’s, well was, actually on the net. Hmmm!

All Kiwis Funny how people who say this are opposed to compulsory Te Reo in school even though its an official language. And object to names being changed back to there original name or spelling - a local river as an example- because “it’s always been called... insert current European name“.

Rates rebate?

With all this central government money going into the region I reckon we are owed a rates rebate this year?

No dogs

Riverlands accidents Too many accidents out Riverlands way.

Drivers please take more care.

The recent toll is too many for our community.

Sad for local families.

No to dogs in the cbd or cafes, we have lots of parks and walkways to exercise your dogs.

of the week

Ethel and Bethel Pleased to see Ethel and Bethel are returning to Blen for another night of laughter.

Great show and pleased to see Rapaura School are doing it again.

Get your tickets now peeps!

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Thank you Noel Leemings a big thank you to Kelly who did us a great deal on a new stove and their kind electrician installed it the next day...

Thank you.

Manners Recently had a “request/demand” to deal with an ex boarder’s mail. No good manners were used by them. I would have gone out of my way if “please” and “thank you” had been used.

Oh well. Snail mail it is!

Footpath safety Whitney St School. Could the mother of 5yr old boy with sister on scooters please explain to the beautiful wee boy that he must learn about cars indicating they are turning into their own driveway. That they must stop. Not go flat out on a mission to get home. He was so small and was blocked out temporarily.

Luckily I was looking.

Golliwogs You’re missing the point people. It’s the symbolism of the doll that’s offensive. The name was used as an insult to people of colour and white people dressed up, including wearing black face, to look like the doll to parody and mock. That’s why it’s offensive.

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The menu is based around using the best local ingredients with a minimum of cooking – this is Asian fusion at its freshest and healthiest.

The restaurant is well known for its focus on fresh, lean and green approach to Thai food, as well as it’s Vietnemiese dishes specially designed by Nuttavut.

“The Lemongrass has been very well supported since we first opened on Maxwell Road, and for that we thank our customers,” Bu-nga says.

What makes The Lemongrass enjoyable for those who dine is the more ‘intimate’ style of dining, she adds.

“It is special in many ways, including the menu which is much different to what other restaurants serve.

“We like our dishes to look vibrant, fresh and exciting so we plate them in a different way to what you might see elsewhere. Some of our dishes are also very special, passed down through family,” Bu-nga says.

A growing number of The Lemongrass dishes are also gluten free and with their focus on lean and green, and delicious vegetarian options are available.

Popular dishes Asked which were the most popular dishes on the Lemongrass restaurant menu, Bu-nga says “definitely our Roti Duck”.

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“The friendly and helpful staff aim to please and The Lemongrass also caters for those who don’t like it too hot and spicy. If you haven’t tried us yet, we look forward to welcoming you,” Bu-nga says.

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With tomatoes it is about 60 to 80 days from transplanting to maturity or the first fruit ripening.

gardening this week

Mel Greenwood Accounts & Marketing Manager Lynfords Furniture  What food do you crave most often?

Well, I wouldn’t pass up the Veal Scallopini with mushrooms and creamy brandy sauce at Rocco’s, an oldie but a goody!  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Pour a wine, sit and have a chat with my husband, Hamish. That usually does the trick.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

Italy. It’ll be worth the wait.  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

That’s a tough one... and I can’t single out one! I’m inspired by the awesome friends and family we have, near and far, on so many levels – from marriage, running businesses, world adventures, being kind and caring, to just living life to the fullest.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Aitutaki. Just amazing (not biased with it also being where Hamish proposed to me).

 What was the last photo you took?

I’m such a mum – kids, kids, kids!

Our three take up all the storage on my phone.  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

I’m out of wishes as I just got my 40th birthday present a year early!  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Best – anything from Kate Sylvester. I love her style – awesome NZ designer who makes amazing, flattering pieces with a cool story behind them too.  Favourite programme currently watching?

I’m liking catching up on Suits on Netflix… I mean NRL 360, that’s what I love watching ALL of the time, aye Hamish (haha).  If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

I definitely wouldn’t mind heading back to Aitutaki… what’s not to love about island life?!

Ripe tomatoes for Christmas?: By Wally Richards Now we are at the beginning of August this means that there is about 20 weeks till Xmas or 140 odd days to be a bit more exact.

If we look at the potatoes that take the longest maturing period which is about 120 days; from planting the sprouted seed potatoes to harvest, then there is time to spare for growing potatoes for Xmas.

Twenty days extra to be exact which is good value as sometimes weather conditions can mean the nominal 120 days may be insufficient to reach full maturity.

With tomatoes it is about 60 to 80 days from transplanting to maturity or the first fruit ripening.

This can vary a lot as most gardeners are well aware, the fruit is likely to form but it will depend a lot on sunlight hours and temperatures for the fruit to red up or ripen.

Then there is the period of time from sowing the seed to the transplant stage which can be about two weeks to six weeks dependent on conditions such as temperature, day light hours, food and moisture.

If you are purchasing tomato plants from a garden centre that are ready to plant up you are likely about a month in advance of sowing seeds on a heat pad.

More likely six-eight weeks in advance if you do not have a heat pad.

Once the seeds have fully germinated and before they can start to stretch to the light, the

cell punnets should be moved out into a glasshouse or similar where they get over head light.

This is most important otherwise indoors they would stretch towards the nearest light source and weaken and likely ‘damp off’.

As most glasshouses are not heated they will slow down in growth and by giving them a little nitrogen rich food should help to keep them growing along nicely.

The most important aspect is not to overwater the young plants while the cooler weather persists.

Ideally they should be given small drinks and allowed to dry down before further moisture is applied.

Purchase one or more tomato plants which you will pot up into the next size pots with compost, a bit of chook manure and some of my own Secret Tomato Food.

Neem Powder should be included to help keep the whitefly and tomato psyllid at bay.

If you had problems last season with psyllids on either potatoes or tomatoes then you are likely to have even worse problems this season.

The solution is the Cell Strengthen Products we have that will wipe out the psyllids and allow you to harvest great crops again.

There are three products... a Silicon & Boron soil drench used prior to or at planting time and again about two weeks later.

At the two week stage of a young plant you spray it all over

with Silicon Cell Strengthening spray with Silicon Super Spreader added to it to drive the former into the plant.

Repeat spray every two weeks till plant reaches maturity then once a month while harvesting.

What happens is the cells of the plant becomes so tough that when the psyllids hatch out they cannot piece the plant to feed and they soon die of starvation.

It does not matter how many adults are around and the hundreds of eggs they lay, none will ever become adults.

The leaves of the plant will also be bigger than normal and the fruit bigger and better as Silicon helps the plant gain more energy from the sun.

If you don’t get your tomatoes in early and have ripe fruit before Xmas then your fruit will likely ripen in January/February period when the price of tomatoes has fallen and you have missed the boat on having your own home grown while prices are still high in the shops.

The same applies at the other end of the season and that is to have ripe tomatoes to pick later in autumn through to early winter, when once again prices have risen.

Growing in containers and progressively potting up to larger containers means you can protect your early tomato plants against the cold, winds and frosts even if you do not have a glasshouse or similar.

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EVENT: Blenheim Community Housie Locals and participants all the way from Nelson joined in a friendly game of Housie together last Thursday, at the Blenheim Bowling Club.

Marlene Walker and Janine Cook.

Heather Hart and Gail Morrison.

Sandra Columbus, Kahu-maria-nataku-tai-o-moana (Nan) Kahu, and Dawn Nicoll.

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Val Manson and Vicky Cain.

Gemma McKinney, Marie Normile, and Lynnette McDonald.

EVENT: Probus Club Induction

Last Wednesday, four couples were inducted into the Blenheim Probus Club.

Morning tea was provided afterwards.

Stuart Greif and Robin Jones-Greif.

David and Marion Gardiner.

David and Carol Boswell.

Ria and John van der Burgh.

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If you were to ask any of the competitors at this weekend’s Marlborough Ploughing Championship why they like to compete, you would likely receive a similar answer; it’s an art form that’s taken years to perfect.

For most, it’s a skill they carved from a young age. Some watched their fathers and grandfathers before them use horses or machinery to plough the land.

Younger members are now rising through the ranks and are making up the new generation of ploughmen who have gone from watching their family members ploughing matches from the fence-line, to taking the seat and having the knowledge passed down to them.

There will be a mix of both this weekend including modern and vintage tractors and ploughs, all

of which will be carefully driven across the field in an effort to produce tidy lines.

Each competitor is judged on how well they can plough in a neat, straight line within the time frame they’re allotted.

Sounds simple, right? Well, not necessarily. There are a lot of factors to consider from creating the perfect opening split and hiding all of the grass and stubble by folding it upside down, to not leaving any holes or tyre marks and finally, leaving tidy ends to each furrow.

As much as it is a sport, ploughing is very much an important agricultural practice which is used to release fresh nutrients and turn over harvested crops.

There’s also skill required when it comes to the machinery. Every ploughman who has competed

will say they regularly make tweaks and changes to their setup to best suit the soil and ground conditions.

Then there are the horse-drawn ploughs; the traditional way of ploughing before machinery was invented and a practice still used here in NZ. The Clydesdales are a major drawcard for the public and popular attraction with the younger spectators.

Vintage, modern and horsedrawn – it will all be on show this Saturday and Sunday.

Held by the Marlborough Ploughing Association, the championship will be at the same venue as last year on a Rapaura Road property owned

by Phillip Neal.

Phillip has kindly offered up his land once again and has plenty of

car-parking space available.

The venue will be signposted from the Jackson and Rapaura Roads’ intersection, just follow the signs.

Entry is a gold coin donation and a sausage sizzle will be run on both days.

For the kids there may be a “surprise”, Marlborough Ploughing Association president, Allan Gifford, says.

“There’s a possibility of horse and cart rides for the kids so make sure you are there,” he says.

Saturday is the practice day and runs from 10am, and Sunday is competition day which commences at 11am and concludes around 3pm.

“Make the most of the opportunity to soak up the fresh air and watch some great ploughing,” Allan says.

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The gentle giants of ploughing Every year during the Marlborough Ploughing Association’s qualifying championship there’s a star attraction which draws the public along to the two-day event – and they don’t have tyres or tracks.

They’re the majestic Clydesdale horses which travel to Blenheim with their owners to compete in their own category, alongside the tractors.

Regular competitors, Colin and Erin Drummond, from Erewhon Station at the top of the Rangitata Gorge have attended Marlborough’s event for several years, however this year they are unable to attend with their usual six-horse team due to flood damage to their property.

Instead, the Marlborough Ploughing Association is pleased to say that John Booth of Dayboo Stud, based near Ashburton, will be attending this year’s event.

John, as the public may re-

member him and his two-horse team from last year, works and shows his horses throughout the year, including at weddings and functions.

In addition to competing, John remarked during the championships that the ploughing “was secondary” to the enjoyment he gained from interacting with the crowd.

“We love seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces; it’s what makes these events so enjoyable,” he told the Sun last year.

Dubbed ‘gentle giants’, the horses also seemed to soak up the attention of those who lined the fence for a pat.

Association president, Allan Gifford, says everyone is thrilled to have John back again and encourages the public to go along and watch his “incredible Clydesdales” in action.

“John can’t wait to return,” Allan says. “He went to Wanaka this past weekend to plough and

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“He had a great time last year and had his horses dressed up looking smart. The kids who went along to watch with their parents

thoroughly enjoyed meeting John and the horses.

“It’s a great opportunity for everyone to see these Clydesdales in action,” he says.

Out-of-town ploughmen eyeing Marlborough champs This weekend’s Marlborough Ploughing Championship will be a busy couple of days for those competing in the vintage class.

The conventional class has already been won by local man, Ian Woolley, who competed last month in Kirwee, Canterbury where he won the National Ploughing Championship which qualifies him to represent New Zealand at the World Ploughing Championship next year.

The Winners of the Gulf Oil Silver Plough Conventional and Farmlands Fuel Reversible Classes represent New Zealand at the annual world contest held in

any one of the thirty countries affiliated to the World Ploughing Organisation.

For those who don’t know, a conventional plough can only turn soil one way, whereas a reversible plough can turn soil two ways with the tractor’s hydraulics.

For 2021 this event will be held in the Republic of Ireland where Ian will go up against some of the world’s best ploughmen.

This was Ian’s sixth time winning the national championship and he will be looking to improve on his best efforts of a third placing at the World Championship.

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“We will have competitors from Palmerston North, a couple from Canterbury and we’re hoping for a couple from the Nelson area too,” Marlborough Ploughing Association president, Allan Gifford says.

“We will also have a demo plot ploughed by Cantabrian Ashley Seatton with his reversible plough.

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“We also have one of our younger members, Henry Cosgrove, who is following in the footsteps of his mother Linda who has previously qualified in a NZ final.

“Some out-of-town competitors coming are the likes of John Stalker and Pearce Watson, Rex Anderson, and John Booth with his Clydesdales. It’s certainly shaping up to be another great ploughing event for Marlborough,” Allan says.

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Kiwi Can was the charity of choice for members Bev Hodgetts, Lynley McGowan and Katrina Smith.

Bev was a Project K mentor for the Foundation back in its early days and

has been impressed with their work ever since. Lynley's grandson, Jack Borck, was a participant in the Project K programme and Lynley says she was "delighted with the impact it had on Jack".

Kelvin says; "We are so grateful for this generous support from the Zonta Club Marlborough members. It is through the generosity of our community that we are able to work with nearly 60percent of Marlborough children in Kiwi Can every week of their primary school life."

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Keeping you safe on the road Vehicle serving and testing, tyres, motorcycle training and sales, panel beating and painting… Marlborough businesses have everything covered to keep your vehicle in top condition and safe on the road.

One of the most important aspects of motoring is safety. The Blenheim Testing Station provides Warrant of Fitness testing for cars, utes, vans, motorcycles, trailers, and other light vehicles.

The team there is trained to also provide a vehicle pre-purchase checks and vehicle safety checks. Plus, Blenheim Testing Station is also conveniently an NZTA approved outlet for motor registration services.

Simply drive in, park and one of the technicians to take your vehicle through while you do the paperwork; it’s that easy!

If there are engine repairs or serving to be done, the Redwood Service Centre is your place to go to diagnose the cause of your vehicle’s troubles, and to have the problem solved quickly and efficiently.

The team led by owner Darrel Rice, are experts in automotive repairs, fleet maintenance and much more. They also provide sales in most brands of tyres making it easy and convenient for the vehicle owner.

With spring just around the corner the warmer weather may prompt more motorcycle riders to get out on the open road. This means owners may be looking to have their motorcycles serviced or looking to upgrade.

Marlborough Motorcycles on Grove Road is a leading provider of trials motorcycles, parts and service and is also the home of CanAm and Kawasaki.

Brendon and Cathy Wadsworth have years of experience in the industry and along with their team, are proud to service the Marlbor-

ough community with expert advice, parts and finance options for your next purchase.

If you are yet to own a motorcycle, need a refresher course or rider instruction then John Laing is the man to call.

John owns and operates Marlborough Motorcycle Riding School and is committed to training riders in safe and correct riding techniques to ensure they get the full enjoyment.

John is NZTA approved and certified to train and test for Basic Handling certificates for Learner Licence, and for CBTA – Restricted and Full Licence.

Marlborough Motorcycle Riding School also covers all aspects of rider instruction from basic handling, through to refresher rides and scooter riding lessons.

To find out more contact John.

And lastly, if you have a vehicle restoration project out in the shed, or you have recently been in a vehicle accident and require repairs, the team to visit is Blenheim Toyota Panel and Paint.

Joinery, painting, vehicle repairs and panel beating – there’s an extensive list of services which Blenheim Toyota Panel and Paint can offer, and a great team that delivers top results.

Tucked in behind the Blenheim Toyota dealership on Park Terrace is a large panel beating and fabrication workshop, and situated alongside are two vehicle painting booths.

The team of nine experienced and qualified panel beaters, fabricators and paint refinishers take on any job and complete the work to a high standard.

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Wednesday August 12, 2020 In Memoriam

BARCLAY, Malcolm Neville (Kuna) 30-41945 - 14-08-2018.

In loving memories of our husband, Dad, Grandad. Two years have gone when you left us without saying good-bye honey. Just look at your photos and we live with so many memories we had and good times and still often talk about you Malcolm (Kuna). We all sadly miss you, families and friends, Molly, Malcolm (JN) Cindy, Kerry, Lisa, Yalie, grandchildren.

Death notices

Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

GILCHRIST, Owen: On Saturday August 8, 2020, suddenly at his home in Blenheim.

Aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Val (deceased), loved father and father-in-law of Stephanie and Dave Loudon (Invercargill), Allan and Jane Gilchrist (Feilding), and the late Phyllis. Loved Grandad Owen of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Messages may be sent to 3 Costello Avenue, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of Owen’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10.00am on Thursday August 13, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

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Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

The outpouring of love, support and sympathy shown to them over this time. The texts, phone calls, cards, flowers and baking will never be forgotten. It helped us get through the hardest time of our lives while trying to deal with what had just taken place. Words will never seem enough but we just want you ALL to know how much we all appreciated it.

We would sincerely like to thank the St John ambulance team and fire service who gave Murray every possible chance to stay in this world, so desperately. Thank you to Maree – the receptionist at A&E, Dr Reon Van Rensburg who tirelessly did everything possible for Murray, as did the wonderful nurses who never left Murray’s side for his final hours, treated him with dignity, and respect.

We will never forget you and words cannot explain how grateful we are to each and every one of you.

For Cuddons, board of directors, management and all staff, and those who made up the guard of honour at Murray’s service what a tribute!

A huge thank you to our Armstrong Siddeley family, New Zealand and Australia thank you also so much. Murray’s life was made richer because of you all.

A special thank you mention to Marion and Andy Rowe, Jane and Ralph Heywood, my brother Alister, Bruce Boniface, Nina from Pink Poppie, Faye Partridge and Lee for your wonderful contribution in all the ways you helped get us through these last few week .

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

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In Havelock’s Town Hall, Main Street.

Plenty of stalls- honey, plants, crafts, cakes, preserves, books, soaps, de-

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hydrated foods and bric-a-brac. Get your knives and tools sharpened while enjoying the sausage sizzle. Stalls still available. Phone Ian 574 2558.

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Crystene, Alister, Scott and the McCallum family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone after the sudden loss of Murray from their lives on the May 9th.

POTTINGER, Brett Richard (late of Upper Hutt and Motueka): Passed away at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim on Monday August 10, 2020, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Aged a young 48 years. Much loved and admired Dad of Tori and Josh, fatherin-law to Dillon and fabulous Grandad to Damon and Billy (all of Wellington). Much loved eldest son of Bev and Richard Pottinger. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Craig and Tania (Rarangi), and Kelly and James Wallace (Wellington). Terrific uncle to Jayden, Isabella, Matilda and Freda.

Great friend to so many. Painter and plasterer extraordinaire, and ace drummer. A huge thank you to the Hospice Marlborough team, the team at Warwick Street, Wairau Hospital and Dr Walton for your wonderful care of Brett. A donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Brett’s funeral will take place at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 2.30pm on Friday August 14, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and reliable person with excellent people management skills to take up the position of market manager for our vibrant farmers' market.

The role includes a range of manual and administrative duties including managing the set-up and pack down of the market each Sunday, stallholder planning and money management. Applicants will require sound financial literacy and time-management skills.

Previous experience in people management would be an advantage.

Hours are up to 20 hours per week. Must be available on Sundays.

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Machinery Operators for 2020/21 Trimming Season Valley Harvesting operates a large fleet of harvesters for over-row trimming and plucking throughout the Marlborough District.

We are currently seeking experienced machinery and/or harvester operators for the 2020/21 season. You will need a Full Class 1 driver’s licence or Class 2 to operate a harvester.

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week Home of our favourite brands The Ned, Leefield Station and The Kings Series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough. We are a progressive wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough, New Zealand story of wine to the world.

Due to further vineyard expansion and changes in our viticulture team, we are looking for two essential roles based in Marlborough.

COMPANY VITICULTURIST Utilising a practical, scientific and forward thinking approach the Company Viticulturist will develop and implement policy and procedures and advise on technical and operational matters across the company and grower network.

The role will focus on maximising sustainable yield and fruit quality while maintaining vine health and vineyard integrity. Working closely with the GM of viticulture and the viticulture team, the company viticulturist will ensure Marisco Vineyards Ltd. is compliant with all New Zealand and overseas markets and standards.

Key functions will include but not be limited to: • Lead and support the viticulture team throughout the growing season to ensure the vineyards achieve sustainable yield and fruit quality.

• Leading viticulture R&D and technical development of vineyards and viticulture teams.

• Producing an annual technical calendar to ensure the timely supply of data from appropriate departments across the company.

• Manage the technical and IT data collection. Collation and analysis programme and reporting on monthly vineyard data for planning.

• Development of pest and disease management plan and ensure it is implemented and monitored.

• Ensure development and any regeneration of vineyards is well planned and achieved.

• Liaise with the GM of viticulture and winemaking to prepare growing standards to meet company grape specification in a collaborative approach.

• Liaise with leaders and external consultants and collaborate with senior management to foster innovation to achieve viticulture best practice.

• Enjoy life and be ready to join a fun and dynamic team The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and experience: • Degree in viticulture or related field of study • Previous experience in a similar role or 5+ years vineyard management experience on medium to large scale vineyards • High level of experience with pest and disease management • Data management and modelling skills • Good understanding and passion for sustainability

Work with us in our growing team where quality outcomes are our goal.

You will get a variety of opportunities to develop your skills and extend your knowledge with a rewarding career in viticulture.

MATERNITY COVER – FIXED TERM 1 YEAR VITICULTURE TECHNICIAN

We are all about supporting our people, we recognise and reward experience, offer on-going practical skill-building opportunities, technical training and work with you to develop your professional goals.

Utilising a practical, scientific and forward thinking approach the Company Viticulturist will develop and An exciting opportunity to join our Viticulture team through this Fixed Term Contract, commencing September 2020 for 12 months.

Apply your practical knowledge and skills on a day-to-day basis • Tractor and machinery operations • Spray applications

• Irrigation operations

• Hands-on vineyard maintenance • Harvest operations • Vineyard development Please apply via our website or call Delegat National Viticulture Office for an application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201.

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This role will be working alongside our Company Viticulturist on yield estimation, pest and disease monitoring, phenological monitoring and sampling, along with any other sessional technical work required.

The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and experience: • Qualification or background in viticulture • Excellent numeracy skills • Great attention to detail • Great communication skills • A full NZ drivers’ licence • NZ residency or valid NZ work visa • A good level of fitness is required as the role will involve a great deal of walking • Must enjoy life and be ready to join a fun and dynamic team Renumeration packages suited to successful candidate’s skill and experience level.

Please send applications to shannon@marisco.co.nz clearly stating which role you are applying for.

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Annual General Meeting RSA Lounge Clubs of Marlborough 2pm Saturday 26 September 2020 Business

1. Confirmation of Minutes of AGM held on 21st September 2019.

2. Adoption of Annual Report and Balance Sheet for the period end 30 June 2020.

3. Announcement of results of Elections for Office.

4. Notices of Motion as per the Clubs Notice Board and pursuant to Club Rule 20.

5. General Business.

Please note: Nominations for Committee and Notices of Motion in accordance with Club Rule 20 open 9am Monday 24 August 2020 and close 6pm, Friday 4 September 2020 Marlborough RSA.

Annual General Meeting of the Picton RSA To be held at the Clubrooms, 66 Wellington Street, Picton at 10.30am on Saturday 26th September 2020.

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Golf Results Picton Golf Club August 4, 3rd LGU-Overall Winner- Lin Stone Nett 70: 0-25.1 Maria McConway 76, Margaret Frisken 78. 25.2- 33.1- Ricky Ashworth 72, Margaret Cosgrove 74. 33.2 + Lynda White 79, Judy Jones 81.

August 6, Stableford: Jerome January

38, David Proctor 38, Jackson Pearce 37, Nick Wright 37, Ian Molloy 36, Mike McGuire 34, Gary Aldridge 34, Ezra Kahaki 33, Aaron Wilson 33.

August 7, 9Hole-Nett + Putts: Kaye Keys 51, Lynette Pawson 52, Lin Stone 55, Mary Butler 56, Judy Jones 58.

Rarangi Golf Club August 5, Men’s Single Par: Bob Penington 10, Terry Lane 6, Jim Thomas 5, Allan Shutkowski 4, Ron Warnes 3, Terry Grant 3, Patrick Fagan 2, Owen Gibbs 2, Alan Rutledge 1, John Fowke 1, Murray Ingram 1, Jerome January 0, Rod Thompson 0, Marc Roberts 0.

August 6, Ladies, 5th Rd Charters Cup, Stableford: Best Over the Field – Rachel Bell 41, 0-20 Tracy Bary 35,

21-27 Helen Neame 40 on c/b Lyn Bryce, 28+ Pat Olliver 40, Joy Brehaut 38, Margaret York 37.

August 8, Men & Ladies Medal, Net: Men - Terry Lane 71, Jerome January 71, Alan Rutledge 72, Malcom Dixon72, Clarry Neame 72. Ladies - Marilyn Smith 74, Kathy Payne 76.

August 9, Men & Ladies, Stableford: Men - Greg Thomas 41, Clary Neame 41, Terry Lane 39, Marianne Grant 36.

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Indoor Bowls – good turnout for mixed pairs A good turn-out of 14 teams took part in the Mitre 10 Mega NZ Indoor Bowls Mixed Pairs on Sunday.

Six teams qualified for post section play with Kevin Wills and Kath Gilchrist (Clubs of Marlborough) playing Steven Grant (Rapaura) and Georgia Watt (previously Otago) in the final.

The very first end set the tone of the match with Kath Gilchrist drawing her first three bowls right onto the jack only to have Georgia Watt play onto the head and knock the jack back to her first bowl at the end of the mat. Steven Grant then drew his three bowls to the end of the mat as well to go 4 up on the first end. In effect a 7 shot turn-around!

After four ends Steven Grant and Georgia Watt were leading 10-2 with a firm grip on the match.

The final score of 14-6 after nine ends was a convincing win.

Steven Grant and Georgia Watt now go on to play in the Top of the South Zone final played in Blenheim on Saturday, August 22.

The Dowling Tray for the Husband & Wife event was won by Jill and Glen Hurcomb.

Social Bowls results The results of the Social Bowls Pairs Tournament played on Sunday were: Winners - Tony Hitchcock and Terry Wooster.

Runners up - Larry Hoole and Ron Boddy.

Steven Grant and Georgia Watt won last weekend's Mixed Pairs competition and will now go on to play in the Top of the South Zone final on August 22 in Blenheim. Photo provided.

Lucky Draw - Bruce Scott and Graeme Smitheram.

Coming events Next week the Nelson Indoor Bowls Assn is holding their annual Open Pairs and Open Fours Tournament with some teams travelling from Blenheim for these events.

A Social Bowls Tournament will be held at Simcox Stadium in Batty’s Rd starting at 1pm.

All indoor Bowlers welcome.

Blenheim Golf Club August 5, Ladies LGU Medal: 1st Betty Houlston Trophy 0-29 - Trees Rewi 66, Sue Duckworth 69, 30+ Margaret Hamilton 66, Jenny Adams 67, 9 Holes Stableford Kay Ayson 34, on c/b Y Hore 34.

August 6, 6th Round CV Ritchie Stableford: Nigel Smith 41, Ray Herd 41, Clive Drummond 39, Doug Shaw 39, Ian Clark 39, Paddy Couchman 39, Alby Atkinson 38, Morgan Bowe 37, Bill Varrall 37, Graham Kerrigan 36, Don Lamond 36, Murray Belk 36. 9

Holes Stableford - Hay Montgomery 18, Ross Agnew 17, Glen Hurcomb 16.

August 8, Eclectic Stableford: Trance Poa 26, Blue Arthur 24, Alf van der Hulst 23, Trent Davies 22, Bob Tapp 22, Dan Crawford 21, Doug Shaw 21, Tere Poa 21, Clive Aitchison 21, Lord James Brunel 21, Ray Herd 21, Graham Kerrigan 21, Nigel Martin NTP. Fairweathers 6/15 Jim Findlay Sowmans 9/18, Lord James Brunel Ladies Medal - Jo Ross 76, Sa-nga Grupp 78.

Awatere Golf Club August 5, Women’s Results, Par Aggregate: Dawn Marfell +3, Wendy Avery +2, on countback from Margaret Roberts +2.

August 8, Par Aggregate: Sam Clou-

ston +1, Tony Jordan +1, Greg Jowers all square, Keith Doonan -1, Richard Ronaki -1. Women: Dawn Marfell all square, Maureen Burrow -2.

Coming up; August 15 - Medal.

Marlborough Golf Club August 4, Women’s 9 Hole Hidden Hole Stableford: Neryl Savage 9, Elizabeth Bibby 8, Rebecca Harvey 8, Morag Dobbs 6, Suzanne Clifford 6, Bev Lindsay 6.

August 5, Women’s Net Medal Div.1: June Maslin 71, Lizzie Turnbull 75, Julie Nicolle 75. Div.2: Gloria Rodgers 73, Morag Dobbs 77. Div.3: Elaine Porter 67, Vivienne Boyle 76, Lynn Dowler 77, Lyndy Larkin 78.

August 6, Men’s Stableford Div.1: Paul Eden 39, Stephen Harvey 38, Hans Blohm 37, Robin Whiting 37, Tom Kelsall 36, Malcolm Pettigrew

36. Div.2: Robin Taylor 44, Ross Inder 41, Richard Anderson 39, Alastair Boyle 37, Graeme Parker 37, Colin Marsden 36.

August 8, Women’s Avril Watson Stableford Div.1: Lizzie Turnbull 37, Sophie Van Velthooven 36, Julie Nicolle 33. Div.2: Elaine Porter 35, Judy Ibbotson 31, Heather Stenhouse 31. Men’s Net Medal Div.1: Paul Ferguson 65, Mark Davis 69, Ravi Johl 70, Peter Diack 71. Div.2: Hugh Bay 70, Trevor McGarry 70, John Rodgers 73, Alastair Boyle 73, Mike Ponder 74, Hans Blohm 74, Dave Knappstein 74, Ian Newport 74.

Whitehead Park Bowling Club results August 5, Mixed Triples: 1st John May, Mike Sextus, Kevin Wratt. 2nd John McCarthy, Des Moore, Pim Mellish.

3rd Dot Arneson, Bev Newell, George Arneson.

August 9, 5th Round of the Winter

Fiver: 1st Riverside - Simon Hitchcock, Bruce Hitchcock, Damin Hitchcock, Pauline Bailey, Becky Walker. 2 nd Picton Pirates- Steve Roberts, Kiri Bond; Jan Howard, John Smith, Mike Sextus.

Nathan Watson, Vanessa Wood-Lin capture title wins At the Marlborough Closed on Saturday, Nathan Watson captured his third Men’s Singles Title while Vanessa Wood-Lin got her name on the Women’s Singles Trophy for the first time.

Nathan beat the second seed, Alex Kennedy, in the final by 11-9, 9-11, 11-6, 8-11, 11-9, 11-9. This was a match that you couldn’t take your eyes off as topspin was met by counter topspin. There were also some controlled exchanges over the table.

Alex got the game score back to 2-2 with some brilliant counter attacking. In the next two sets, Nathan had to show his range of skills, hitting forehand after forehand to all the parts of the table to end the point with a smash.

Nathan beat Matthias Krönert in five sets in one semi-final while Alex reached the final with a win over Nathan Cross. Nathan had earlier played one of the matches of the day to beat the in-form Matt Pigou by 5-11,9-11,9-11, 11-7, 11-5, 12-10, 11-5.

In the quarter-finals, Josh Sim played a brilliant match against Alex, taking the first set and coming close to going two sets up, before losing in five.

Joseph Ruwhiu beat Peter Welsh 11-6, 11-8, 11-13, 9-11, 11-6 to win the Men’s Plate.

Alex and Nathan combined to win the Men’s Doubles over Matthias and Jason Kennedy by 11-9.11-8, 11-4.

Vanessa, the top seed, won the Women’s Singles after a round-robin competition. In what was effectively the final, she beat Kristin Ruwhiu 7-11, 11-5, 11-5, 11-9. Vanessa was very patient and looked for opportunities to unleash some powerful forehand drives.

It was a good performance from Kristin, who has come back into the sport after several seasons.

Marion Wood was third.

Vanessa combined with her grandmother Marion for a 5-11, 17-15, 7-11, 11-8, 11-9 win over her mum Jacqui Wood and Hannah Smit in the Women’s Doubles Final.

The mixed doubles was full of interest, not least in what shirts Jason and Jacqui would be wearing.

As it turned out the “super-hero” pairing regained the title after beating the 2019 winners Alex and Vanessa in the final by 17-19, 11-6, 11-8, 11-8.

Earlier, Rob Honour and Megan Stratford, looking resplendent in their yellow and black uniforms, had taken Alex and Vanessa to five sets Alex dominated the Open Under-21 Section.

Alex beat Vanessa in straight sets in the final.

Vanessa played very well to firstly beat Josh in pool-play and then Rory Osborne in the semi-finals.

Alex gained a second title when he partnered Josh in the Doubles Final for a win over Vanessa and Hannah. His third title was gained when he combined with Vanessa for a win in the Mixed Doubles Final over Josh and Hannah.

It wasn’t a pre-requisite of course, but all four players in the 22-39 Age Group were over 6 feet tall. Nathan Watson came out on top with an 11-8, 11-8, 8-11, 6-11, 11-8 win over Matthias, In contrast to the Men’s Singles Final, the points were over fairly quickly with both players looking a third ball attack.

After finishing runner-up last year to Matt Millar, Jason went one better when he beat Warren Haszard 11-3, 16-14, 11-9 in the Men’s Over-40 Singles final. Warren was firing returns to all parts of the table, but Jason played to his patterns to get the win.

Jason won his second title when he combined with Kristin for a 9--11, 6-11, 11-7, 11-9, 11-3 win over Warren and Marion. The winning pair sparked into life after the second set.

The Men’s Doubles Final between Warren and Malcolm Honour and Ping Muanwong and Steve Rowsell will be played on Tuesday.

The Over-50 Men’s Singles final featured the same two players as in the Over-40 Final with the “new” Over-50 player Jason Kennedy taking it in four sets over Warren Haszard. The semi-finalists were John Diamanti and Peter Welsh.

Jason combined with Marion for an 11-8, 11-3, 11-9 win in the Open Doubles Final over Warren and Malcolm. The winners had an extremely close semi-final win over John and Steve. Marion won the Over-50 Women’s Singles over Barbara Burkhart in a pretty tight match.

Jeff Sawyer, playing in his first Closed for several years, beat Warren in the final of the Over-60 Men’s Singles. Marion took the equivalent Women’s Singles Title from Barbara Burkhart.

After a full day’s table tennis, Warren won a title when he partnered Malcolm to a win over Peter Cowdrey and Peter Welsh by 11-8, 11-8, 4-11, 11-6 in the Over-60 Doubles Final.

Other Titles decided were: Under-21 Women’s Singles: Vanessa Wood-Lin beat Hannah Smit 3-0.

22-39 Doubles: N. Watson/ M. Kronert bt R. Honour/ M. Stratford 11-5, 11-4, 10-12, 11-5.

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Brown cannot afford to be a bust The Warriors signing of Nathan Brown typifies the lost nature of the club at present.

Despite a gutsy win over an inept Manly on Friday, the team is often lost on the field and they are lost off it.

Brown is a close friend of Warriors recruitment manager Peter O’Sullivan and having earlier ruled himself out of negotiations he has now been signed on a three-year deal.

Brown, 47, is self-described as

a career coach but his time at a rebuilding Newcastle Knights was less than stellar.

His record was 94 games, 24 wins, 1 draw, 69 losses and while the Warriors aren’t in a full-blown rebuild, they’re nowhere near title contenders.

Brown clearly had no problem being the back-up option after interim-Warriors coach Todd Peyton was the man in demand until he pulled out due to family medical grounds.

The prospect of rugby league guru Gus Gould coming onboard is a positive if he can relate to the players.

The Warriors cannot get out of their own way and they tend to create their own PR disasters.

Another one happened this week when veteran halfback Blake Green headed to Newcastle after ownership said publicly several months ago he wasn’t wanted next year.

Green’s departure has annoyed the Warriors however, a more profes-

sional club would not have revealed their hand so early.

Green had no choice once he knew he was on a team that did not want him.

The players left battling in Australia now have a face-saving mission on their hands for 2020.

All but extinct are their finals chances, many of those left are now playing for contracts.

It’s been impressive the impact of the loan players from other clubs.

Jack Hetherington in particular has shown many young Warriors forwards the hard-edge they need to be a forward every week in the NRL. Having said that, his coat hanger tackle on the weekend should have seen him sent off for the game.

The Warriors now think they have a super team in Brown and Gould, only time will tell if that is a reality.

Fact is, after years of mediocrity, the only way is up.

Post COVID polo tournament

By Marty Birch, chairperson for Marlborough Water Polo

Marlborough Waterpolo had its first outing post lockdown, with four teams traveling to Christchurch to do battle with Canterbury and Otago/ Southland teams. With all teams looking towards Nationals later in the year this was a good first hit out to find out where everyone was at.

It appears that Marlborough teams have not lost to much ability over the lock down. The young Mixed Under 12 team having a standout tournament winning four out of five games, and the only game they lost was against a Under 14 boys’ team, and then only by one goal. They beat three Canterbury teams and one Otago team.

The Under 16 Girls start their campaign to go back to NZ Nationals,

after finishing second at last year’s nationals the girls are keen to go one better this year. The girls won three out of four games in Christchurch, which was a great result, and a good building block on their way to nationals.

The U16 Boys were down on numbers and only had one sub, this made things hard for the team that was slightly down on fitness, but the boys dug deep. They managed to beat Canterbury B and Otago, only losing to Canterbury A who they played twice, unfortunately losing both times.

The team show some real grit in the Otago game, being down by four goals after the first quarter, to come back and win in a nail biting one goal victory in the last minute.

The U 18 girls haven’t played together this year and with two of the girls

now being based in Christchurch, this was always going to be a big ask, while the girls lost all there games they played with a lot of determination and always being a threat to win against some very well drilled Canterbury and Otago teams.

Overall, it was great to see kids out competing against each other and building new friendships, a huge thanks to all the companies that gave their support to get the teams to Chch, really showing what a great community Marlborough is.

Should you be interested in playing Waterpolo or getting your kids involved is Waterpolo please contact Marlborough Waterpolo via their website or come to Stadium 2000 on Wednesday evening between 5-8pm to watch some games.

Goalie Molly Norton of the Marlborough Water Polo team pictured saving a goal during the team's first tournament in Christchurch since Lockdown, held at the weekend. Photo provided.

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