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To Sue, thank you Tua Marina School thanks retiring cleaner for long service By Celeste Alexander

Someone very special to the Tua Marina School community was thanked for her 35 years of service as a cleaner last Friday in a surprise assembly organised by the students. Sue Gill arrived at work for what she thought would be a normal Friday afternoon’s work. What she didn’t know was that the entire school had secretly put together a gift and card and was waiting for her to arrive. Continued on page 2 Sue Gill has been the cleaner at Tua Marina School for 35 years. She is now retiring and was thanked for her services to the school. Sue is pictured with her grand-daughter Lucy Hooper (5) who is the family’s fifth generation to attend the school.

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Continued from page 1. It was all done under the ruse that Sue’s grand-daughter, five-year-old Lucy Hooper, was receiving an assembly certificate. Teacher Laura Thompson even went as far as organising an interview between Sue and the Sun Newspaper prior to the assembly. As we waited for a slightly suspicious Sue to arrive for the interview, Laura explained why the school was insistent on showing her the “gratitude she deserved”. “Sue is exceptionally valuable,” Laura says. “She’s brilliant with the kids and has a great rapport with them. Sue knows everyone and everything about the school and always takes an interest in daily school life. “She has been in the district long

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enough that she knows the students’ parents and grandparents,” she says. Once Sue had arrived for the interview and realised what it was about, she was more than happy to share her fond memories of the school and some of her funnier moments. She points out that her grand-daughter Lucy is the fifth generation to attend Tua Marina School through the O’Sullivan family starting with the family patriarch, Charles O’Sullivan, who all those years ago served on the school committee. When Sue came into the cleaning job her own four children were attending. It was a job she completed with pride, including some tasks with the help of her husband Brian. “At that time the principal was Tony Collins and it was a three classroom school,” she reminisces.

One memory she has that always evokes a chuckle from Sue is when the following principal, Neil Chalmers, arrived at the school only to be confronted with a sign saying ‘do not enter, only with socks on feet!’. “Back then the floors were polished once a term and it wasn’t an instant job. “First you had to strip the floors then apply three layers of polish; each with drying time… the process took three days. “Previously a board of trustees’ member had walked on it with shoes before it had dried leaving marks. I wasn’t happy so this was why Neil was met with a sign,” she laughs. “The floors were so well polished that the kids would use pillows and slide through to the second or third room… they loved doing it.”

There was also Sue’s story about students who would leave pencil shavings on the floor by their desks, but after a strongly worded letter left for the offending student it was promptly rectified by the boy whose desk the note was left on. “I found out years later that it was the boy’s mate next to him who swept the shavings under his desk, so he was busy cleaning it up although it wasn’t his mess,” Sue laughs. Of all her memories Sue says it has been “really nice” seeing generations from the same families coming through the school. “I’ve seen students go on to college, live their lives then come back with their children who have joined the school. “That has been really special,” she says.

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Matthews legacy honoured By Celeste Alexander

It was once said by someone who knew him well that the late Nevil Matthews “made history come alive”. So it was quite fitting that a memorial seat and plaque be unveiled in Nevil’s memory at the one place he contributed so much to – at the Blenheim Riverside Railway station where he was co-founder of the popular little railway. His children Christopher, Lavina and Shane proudly unveiled the seat in their father’s memory. His was one of two seats unveiled at a reunion of Matthews family members last Sunday. The second seat and plaque was unveiled to commemorate 150 years of pioneering spirit of the Matthews family in Marlborough. The Matthews family’s link to the

region goes back to the late 1800s when Charles Matthews and his wife Jane ventured over the hill from Nelson to lease a block of land in what is now Rapaura. Over time the Matthews family have had a tremendous input into all aspects of early Marlborough affairs. Their involvements have been well recorded over the years and their hard working pioneering spirit was honoured during Sunday’s unveiling. Blenheim sisters, Shirley Hawtin and Janette Simmons, who are also affectionately known as the Matthews twins, proudly unveiled the seat. Nevil’s wife, Prue Matthews, spoke at the unveiling reunion followed by words shared by fellow historian and friend of Nevil’s, John Orchard. The family then enjoyed a train ride together, Prue says.

Members of the Matthews family honoured in the unveiling are Sali Matthews, Shirley Hawtin, Janette Simmons, Julie Matthews, Celia Bulman, Diane Mitchell and Dianna Marsden. Photo provided.

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Correction A comment made by MDC councillor Michael Fitzgerald, concerned that the subdivision potential of Blenheim’s eastern area is being ignored, was wrongly attributed to Cllr David Oddie in last week’s edition. We apologise for the error.

Bride of the Year entries Rai Valley Area School students Ella Jenner, Katie Roeske and Elina Lilburn-Goodwin pictured unveilling the new Rai Kai Community Pantry last Thursday to the crowd that gathered for the occasion.

Rai Kai community pantry a ‘winner’ By Celeste Alexander

A new community pantry initiative launched by the Rai Valley Leo Club has been described as a “winner” and a “tangible way to help one another” by Mayor John Leggett. John attended the launch last Thursday at Rai Valley Area School where he unveiled the community pantry’s sign and witnessed the official cutting of the ribbon. “This is a great example of helping your neighbours in a non-judgmental way,” he says. “With your basket and my basket, we will sustain the people,” he finished his speech with. Student and Leo Club president, Katie Roeske, spoke to those in attendance about the project. Katie explained how the club had been approached by the school’s Board of Trustees last March

with the opportunity to launch the community pantry, which is located in a discreet area at the school. Unfortunately the idea stalled due to COVID-19 but the club was determined to get the project off the ground. “So after a few weeks working out what we needed to do to get this thing going we pulled the hand brake off and jumped straight in,” Katie says. The name ‘Rai Kai Community Pantry’ was decided and a sign was made with beautiful artwork by student Stella-Ann Mant, flyers were put into mailboxes, and a launch day set. A cabinet has been set up by the BOT where food donations would be placed and plans are in motion to organise a freezer, and have power connections installed. Representatives from the school’s BOT, the Leo’s sponsoring club

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Mayor John Leggett unveils the Rai Kai Community Pantry sign and commended all involved for being a great example of helping their neighbours and strengthening the community.

Havelock Lions, and past council chair for Lions New Zealand, Helen Williams, were present to celebrate the launch. “The school and community

will benefit from your success,” Helen said. “There are skills and community spirit being instilled in students through this and I congratulate the Leos.”

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A new system to map bad smells in Marlborough has picked up two smells so pungent people were unable to use their house. Marlborough District Council solid waste manager Alec McNeil says his ‘Prevailing Odour Not Good’, or PONG, system received 16 complaints about obnoxious or unpleasant smells between last September and January. Two of the complainants described what they were smelling as “L6” in severity, or so bad “I can’t use my house for certain activities”. Alec says these had been characterised as chemical or industrial in smell. “[The] council receives the data, and follows up from an operational or compliance perspec tive as appropriate.”

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Petition puts crossing on hold after officials forgot to consult residents again By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A new crossing in Marlborough has been stopped in its tracks days before it was about to go down, after officials realised they had forgotten to consult the public. The Marlborough District Council has agreed to postpone a refuge crossing on High St (State Highway 6) in Renwick after residents handed in 340 signatures calling for its relocation. Residents feared the crossing would pile more problems onto an already “chaotic” stretch of road ringed by entrances to the car parks of several businesses. A petition against losing car parks to the proposed crossing began after residents were approached for feedback in 2019, but was shelved months later when the project was postponed by the council due to Covid-19. Residents thought the project had been scrapped until Tuesday morning when letters appeared warning that Marlborough Roads would be installing the “essential” crossing from February 14 to 17. This spurred Phoenix Cafe and Bar employee Elizah Hudson to dust off the petition and hand deliver its 340 signatures to the Marlborough

District Council and Marlborough Roads offices on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday, Marlborough Roads told Hudson’s mother and Phoenix Cafe and Bar co-owner Kristine Hudson that it thought residents had been consulted. It would “pause” the project until the “debacle” was sorted. An email to Kristine Hudson from a council staffer, seen by a Local Democracy reporter, said the council had been waiting on documents from Marlborough Roads before it re-consulted Renwick’s community. Councillor Cynthia Brooks confirmed last Thursday during a planning, finance and communities committee the project had been postponed. “What came to pass was that we hadn’t had ... final consultation with businesses and the community, so we’ve bought the project some time so that can happen. This issue did become a bit inflamed this week.” Council community programmes manager Adi James said improving walking and cycling between each side of High St was listed as a concern during the council’s small township programme discussions. Adi said the council received feedback in support of a refuge island, as well as “some” concerns about the loss of car parks. “All options to reduce the impact of the pedestrian refuge were con-

sidered ... A meeting was held with businesses owners and community representatives and an agreement [was] reached, with the majority supporting a pedestrian refuge in this location,” she said. The project was estimated to cost $40,000, she said. Elizah Hudson said businesses supported a refuge crossing, but wanted it located further west along High St to prevent congestion. The crossing would wipe out two carparks, ending two double-space parks for trucks and reducing the town’s already “limited parking”. “Removing those parking spots means at peak times, people will be more likely to pass on through Renwick because of how hard it is to find a park ... At the moment every car park is full during peak hours.” Kristine Hudson said each car park was worth $20,000 a year to her business. Renwick Dairy manager Gurpinder Singh, who signed the petition, said he asked for the crossing to be relocated during consultation in 2019. There was already a pedestrian island crossing outside the town’s pause-rest-reflect park, about 100 metres east of the proposed site. “But this time they didn’t want to consult. They just said, ‘We will do this next week’. I was surprised by the announcement, and a bit upset.” A fellow business owner, who did

A spray paint outline showing where the crossing was about to go on High Street in Renwick. Photo by Chloe Ranford RIGHT: Phoenix Cafe and Bar employee Elizah Hudson handed in a petition against a refuge crossing in Renwick less than a day after residents were letter dropped. Photo by Scott Hammond, Local Democracy Reporting

not want to be named, but had also signed the petition, said the crossing could cause a “major accident”. “Kids on skateboards would tear across the road. Trucks wouldn’t be able to stop in time. On top of that, parked cars could block the crossing from drivers. A lot of vehicles don’t drive through at 50kmh.” But Renwick Healthcare retail manager Lisa Sanft, who could not recall if she signed the petition, said a crossing was needed along the road. “There are near misses all the time. Sometimes I try to cross the road, and it’s a disaster, let alone when the

school kids try to cross. [Renwick businesses] might lose a bit of business, but it’s worth it to save lives.” Renwick Takeaways manager Jacky Zhen agreed, saying people who parked at the supermarket crossed to use the cafe, and visa versa. “Renwick needs something down that side [of town] to make it safer for passengers ... People don’t pay attention to cars when crossing.” Traffic data showed there had been 29 crashes within 100 metres of the proposed site in the past 20 years, one of which was labelled “serious”.

Firearms theft, sheep theft and recovered trailer By Community Constable Russ Smith

same time. Police are keen to hear from anyone who has any information about the stolen firearms, the suspicious vehicle or the burglary to the address. Four sheep have been reported stolen from a stock yard beside the road in the Hawkesbury area between Monday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 9. The owner of the sheep found tyre tracks leading up to the yards, suggesting the thief drove up to the yards before stealing the sheep. Police are advising residents in

Between 4pm and 4.30pm on Sunday, February 14 a house located some 16 kilometres up the Wairau Valley on State Highway 63 was entered, ransacked and the gun-safe forced open. Two firearms were stolen, a .22 rifle and a .243 rifle with an expensive Leupold scope mounted on it. A white or silver sedan with a noisy exhaust was seen driving at speed from the area at around the Russ Smith

the area to stay vigilant, keep buildings, vehicles and gates locked, and to report any suspicious activity to Police at the time using 111. On Friday, February 12 Police conducting a patrol on the Wairau River reserve off the end of Selmes Road found an abandoned trailer on a secluded track near the river. The trailer was recovered by Police. The following day a Witherlea resident from Blenheim called at the Blenheim Police station to report his trailer stolen from outside his property.

He was very grateful to be reunited with his trailer. Trailers are a popular item when it comes to theft. Police are advising people who own trailers to store them in a locked shed or garage where possible, but at the least, on private property out of sight of public view so there is less chance of opportunist theft. Having a tow-bar lock or wheelclamp fitted will also reduce the chance of having your trailer stolen.

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What lies beneath beneath Blenheim Blenheim isis mostly mostly unseen but a significant driver of economic activity in Marlborough. Since emerging from the Level 4 lockdown in August last year, more than $30 million in critical infrastructure contracts have been awarded or restarted in the region, with local contractors benefitting from close to $17 million of these. This is just one part of the Council’s overall capital expenditure (core infrastructure) programme, which is budgeted to be $74 million in 2021/2022.

The clock is ticking for the public to have their say on the Council’s suggested changes to marine and finfish farming provisions in the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan. The public consultation process closes on 26 February 2021. Variations 1 (marine farming) and 1A (finfish farming) to the environment plan were publicly notified in early December. This came after two years’ work by the Marlborough Aquaculture Review Working Group (MARWG). The MARWG included members of the marine farming industry, Marlborough Sounds’ community organisations and central government agencies. The Ministers of Fisheries, Conservation, Environment and Transport, along with Te Tau Ihu iwi were also consulted. Information is available at the Council

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Menz Shed converts cycles for the community The Council provides up to $1,000 each year to The Menz Shed for this scheme through its sustainable transport budget. This contributes towards the costs of repairing the bikes and the overheads of the premises in which the bikes are transformed from un-rideable to roadworthy. “All bikes are checked by a capable cycle mechanic on the Menz Shed team before they are sold to members of the community, and we also record the serial number or details of the bike being checked and approved,” said Menz Shed chairman, Dave Oliver. Bike purchases or donations can be made at The Menz Shed at 4 Dillons Point Road during opening hours Monday and Thursday 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm and Saturday 9.00 am to 12.00 pm.

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One man’s trash is another man’s treasure when it comes to second-hand cycles at The Menz Shed in Blenheim. Every week you’ll find volunteers working hard to repurpose second hand cycles for a new life with someone in need of a low cost bike. “It’s a win-win-win,” said Robyn Blackburn, the Council’s Road Safety Coordinator. “People have somewhere to take old bikes, it provides meaningful work to The Menz Shed volunteers, and it helps the Council’s Sustainable Transport programme by providing affordable bikes to the community,” she said. “Most of the bikes are sold on to the community for $40 or less,” said Robyn. The Menz Shed keep any proceeds from the sale to cover their costs.

In its inaugural year, the Working for Nature/Mahi mo te Taiao programme has awarded environment grants for 20 projects across Marlborough to protect and restore native habitats. In November, the Council received 34 applications from community groups and landowners - from small-scale plantings in forgotten vineyard corners to wide scale goat control in the Marlborough Sounds. Four projects were fully funded with the other 16 co-funded by other sources. Overall, more than $200,000 was requested from the community, which exceeded the $70,000 fund in its first year. The next round of applications will open in the second half of 2021 and see an increase to $90,000. Grants were awarded under two categories, Habitat Marlborough

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and Protecting Marlborough, with applications assessed by a subcommittee of councillors, the Environment Committee rural representative and a representative from the Marlborough Landscape Group. The Habitat Marlborough projects will restore native habitats, improving biodiversity and freshwater quality. The Protecting Marlborough category is to control animal and plant pests that threaten native wildlife and habitats. Successful applicants will complete their work by 1 November 2021, with verification by the Council. The Working for Nature/Mahi mo te Taiao environmental grant was created in September 2019 to expand opportunities for community-led projects to protect and restore native biodiversity.

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Believe in yourself! International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8. To mark the day, Zonta Marlborough is hosting a breakfast at the Marlborough Convention Centre with now-local entrepreneur Kylie Matthews as speaker. Co-founder of the multi-million dollar business AWWA, which sells reusable period underwear, Kylie tells the Blenheim Sun’s Glenise Dreaver that one of her key messages for women is going to be: “Believe in yourself as a woman. Don’t be told you can’t be someone.” It was only in January that Zonta’s International Women’s Day guest speaker and business entrepreneur Kylie Matthews shifted to Blenheim from Auckland – part of a long- term plan for her life she says. Though, Kylie adds, if 10 years ago anyone had told her that she would be the co-founder of a multi-million dollar business, with a product she had herself created, her response would just have been “No!” That product, AWWA reusable period underwear, uses innovative and environmentally-friendly ultra-thin fabric for high absorbency. Kylie says that the company’s name is based on the Maori word Awa, meaning river or flow. “In pre-Colonial times, periods were celebrated by Maori,” she says. “Looked on as sacred, aligned to your family lineage.” Then, she says, there was a shift – discussion of them was taboo. “They were something to be feared.” Now, says Kylie, they are working to change that narrative, talking more openly about periods. Her earlier business, Kai Carrier, focussing on the design and sale of reusable food pouches was, like AWWA, all about sustainability and reducing the amount of single use waste ending up in landfills. But, says Kylie, as AWWA grew, she sold Kai Carrier to focus on just one business With an honours degree in Social Work she worked for many years with our most vulnerable populations and has seen first hand the impact that poverty has

on educational outcomes. That’s one reason she uses her experience to advocate for change at government level through the supply of free period products for all school-aged children. Kylie says her move to Blenheim, with her three young children was a planned one The reasons? “We love the climate. We’re close to the ocean. There are good schools and more affordable housing. “I also had a few friends here,” she says of the move which has increased her quality of life immensely. It’s not only the warm welcome from locals, she says it’s the first time in eight years she doesn’t have stock right through the house, or a shipping container in the back yard. “It’s very liberating!” Instead she has a separate commercial premises in Pitchill Street, which will accommodate the firm’s projected growth over the next two to three years. And it allows her to spend her spare time exploring nature, at the beach or practicing yoga. There’s another key message that she will be talking about – about the need for giving others a helping hand. Even if it’s just half an hour of your time. “Everybody’s on this ladder!” she says. “All too often people are climbing over each other. “But it’s way more fun being at the top with everyone else.” Tickets to the $40 a head breakfast are available from Clare Pinder 027 2007 441 or marlborough@zonta.org

Blenheim entrepreneur Kylie Matthews will speak at Zonta’s International Women’s Day breakfast at the Marlborough Convention Centre on March 8.

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Median barriers for highway out of Blenheim could trigger intersection upgrade By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

More than $2 million could be spent upgrading a major intersection on a Marlborough highway that is proposed to have safety barriers. Median – or safety – barriers are the next big project proposed for State Highway 6, the main road between Blenheim and Nelson, months after its speed limits were slashed from 100kmh to as low as 60kmh. The wire barriers reduce the risk of head on collisions, which are more likely to be fatal. A Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency spokeswoman confirmed an intersection along the highway, at St Leonards Rd, east of Blenheim, could be upgraded as part of the proposed barrier project to ensure it would still work. Works were estimated to come in at “greater than $2 million”. “Intersections also need to function around stretches of highway with median barriers to ensure safe access to side roads, hence the need to

investigate these key intersections to decide the best treatments...” The intersection was put forward for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s next funding round, alongside the already opened Ōpaoa River Bridge, its “surprise” State Highway 6 and State Highway 62 roundabout, and improvements beside Picton’s new ferry terminal. The “investment proposal” document did not disclose what the funds for the intersection would be used for. The spokeswoman said if funding was approved in the next long-term plan, the intersection would be upgraded before the plan’s end in 2024. But the project was “very much at the early stage”, she said. Forty-five crashes had occurred within 500 metres of the SH6 and St Leonards Rd intersection in the last 20 years. Two were serious. Regional transport committee chair Francis Maher said if approved, the $2m plus price tag would cover both investigations on the intersection and their proposed upgrades, which “might be another roundabout”. Maher used the intersection once a day, and found turning from St Leonards Rd or Bells Rd onto SH6 came with “quite a few problems”.

“It’s very difficult to see traffic coming from Woodbourne due to the hump in the road. You have to be careful. People can sneak up on you. “[Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency] are clearly concerned about what might happen at that intersection and, to pre-empt that, are looking at alternatives ... Once they decide what to do, they will tell us about it.” National’s Kaikōura MP Stuart Smith felt the funding could be better spent fixing the road along Dashwood Pass, a twisting road separating Blenheim and Seddon. Its neighbour, Weld Pass, was overlooked for NZTA’s next round of funding despite ongoing requests for upgrades. “Having median barriers without double laning is a disaster waiting to happen. You can imagine the pile up behind a grape harvester that’s going 30kmh, leading to goodness knows what behaviour,” Smith said. “Where is the cost-benefit analysis for this cheese wire?” NZTA Top-of-the-South system manager Andrew James told regional transport committee in December that SH6’s passing lanes were being reviewed, although there was no funding available to create changes.

Marlborough’s regional transport committee chairman Francis Maher at the St Leonards Rd intersection. Photo by Chloe Ranford

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Red for good luck and happiness Chinese community comes together for New Year celebration By Celeste Alexander

Last week was a very special time for Marlborough’s Chinese community, as they celebrated their culture’s most important festival of the year – Chinese New Year. This year it fell on February 12, beginning the ‘Year of the Ox’. While Kiwis might celebrate their own New Year with a backyard BBQ and fireworks at midnight with friends and family, Chinese communities all around the world put up vibrant red decorations, give red envelopes and other gifts, and come

together with family and friends to celebrate with a meal. Here in Blenheim this is exactly what took place last Saturday with over 150 people celebrating at a special event held at The Foundry Hall. It was organised by the New Zealand Chinese Association Nelson Marlborough branch. The Nelson Marlborough branch is new after being set up six months ago, and is growing fast with more than 300 members in Marlborough. Branch president, Xuemei Zhang, invited the Sun Newspaper to a rehearsal event last Wednesday to

learn more about their traditions and watch some of the dances. She says since establishing the branch the support from the Chinese community has been “very good”. “We have also started a Chinese class for children as we have a lot of children born in Marlborough and their parents want them to learn the mother tongue,” she explains. “We also have Kiwi families who have joined to learn too, plus we established a dancing club as exercise for people.” Xuemei pointed out the various colourful dresses worn by the dancers,

One of the young performers taking a break from festivities. Pictured are some of the dancers who performed.

saying everyone involved is excited to celebrate the Chinese New Year together for the first time. “Another of our traditions is for us to go out and visit friends and family and to greet them and wish them luck for the year. “This year in particular many wish they could go home and see their families but couldn’t because of Covid, so we decided to celebrate together,” she says. Co-ordinating the dance performances was Tina Chen who says the clothing worn during the dances is traditional, as worn at many festivals

such as weddings and national holidays. “The dances are also done to Chinese traditional classical music which has a deep and special meaning for Chinese people. “Our second dance represents our people feeling an exciting purpose, and to have wellbeing in life, and living happily together. “We have been very excited to have this celebration together because people were so upset in 2020. We believe we can overcome the difficulties and tomorrow will be better,” Tina says.

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Just because your paid working life is finished doesn’t mean you’ve reached your use-by date – not even your best before date! Though retired, you can still make a valuable contribution to your community and find a place where your experience and wisdom is needed. Volunteer Marlborough works with over 150 non-profit, non-governmental organisations who are looking for your help and they have some amazing opportunities. There are a number of reasons for volunteering. As well as enabling young people to build up a CV, it

can provide renewed purpose in retirement, another in that people who retire here to our Marlborough warmth and sunshine need to build networks and meet people. There are so many organisations you could volunteer with and some you might not have thought about. Positions can include anything from administrative support, environmental conservation, befriending and mentoring, event assistance, animal welfare, governance roles and more. Volunteers come from many backgrounds and with all levels of

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David Galeano An expansive skillset, a professional and growing team, and a respected reputation – these are just some of the achievements gained in the six years that Galeano Electrical has been in business. David Galeano set out with the goal of being a reliable and trusted electrician that the Marlborough region could trust, and he is happy with his achievements to date. The team of three plus an apprentice has worked on a number of large scale projects in the

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Belinda Jackson Group Marketing Manager for Lawson’s Dry Hills  Are you a dog person or cat person?

 Name your favourite and least favourite foods?

DOG!! Cats do horrible things in my garden.

French cheeses are a favourite, but I love so many different things. Least favourite? Well, one I won’t eat at all… mushrooms.

 If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why? New Zealand Riding for the Disabled. I was involved at a local and national level with this organisation for many years. The outcomes are spectacular to see – incredibly worthy, important work that makes a huge difference in the lives of the riders, their families and communities.

 Where did you grow up and was it a good place to be? I grew up in a town called Fordingbridge in Hampshire, England although I went to school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. We had the New Forest on our doorstep which was pretty special – I did A Levels at a college in Brockenhurst and a bus took us through the forest every day. It was a good place to be when I reached 18(ish) as there were lots of good pubs!

 What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been? Pretty hard to beat local and what nature provides. I did the Doom Creek loop walk last weekend and that was amazing, especially watching and listening to the water tumbling over the huge rocks. Quite something. Being up Montmatre and seeing the lights come on the Eiffel Tower late at night was pretty special, particularly as I was with my dad and my sons.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now? An apartment in Wellington (without a mortgage, thanks) so it’s more affordable for my boys at university.

 If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be? I’ve just finished reading ‘A Woman of no Importance’ by Sonia Purnell. It’s an astounding, true story about an American spy and her huge contribution during WWII. Her name was Virginia Hall – I’d certainly like to meet her.

 Favourite programme currently watching? Season eight of Homeland on Netflix

 What do you do to prioritise your health and well-being? Try to do a gym class, walk, run and/ or bike three times a week (try). I also cook from fresh, including from my vege patch, most days and crank up the music. And try not to be complacent about living in such a wonderful place – reminding myself often how lucky I am.

 What’s one thing on your bucket list? Does pay off the mortgage count? Travel through Vietnam and the Mekong Delta.

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Re: Kiwi Kane Letter to the editor Jan 27. Stop dividing our nation and embrace the unique culture that belongs to this land. Zealand is a Dutch word. Not from here. I’m glad that you call yourself ‘Kiwi’. Kia ora. A quick Google search brings up an entry from the 1966 Encyclopedia NZ recognizing Aotearoa as the Maori name for NZ. It stats that this is the name given to the land by the explorer Kupe when he arrived/discovered the country. Maybe you need to work on the kiwi part of your handle a little more.

Speed limit take two Travelled to Nelson this week so thought I would use the cruise control. I set this to 90kph so we kept to the speed limit and all is good. Look in the rear view mirror and back in the distance are two truck and trailers. Well it wasn’t long before they were right behind us. I might take the car in for a check up because things aren’t quite right or maybe someone was speeding. If we all stick to the speed limit there won’t be any issues.

Re: Buy back scheme The topsoil has been stripped so they can build up the sections to make them level as the ground was uneven, then the topsoil will be spread back over. That’s what we do in Marlborough!

Brexit People from the UK upset about the negative effects of brexit. Good reason for NZ to remain in the UE.

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Take your junk home Man I can’t wait to catch you lowlife druggies that constantly leave your paraphernalia at the Wairau River. You can poison yourselves all you like but don’t poison the environment. I’m sick and tired of seeing your filth everywhere, bad karma is coming your way.

Good news Harry S Truman once said ‘whenever you have an efficient government you have a dictatorship’. Good news for all of you Cindy doubters. She certainly hasn’t reached there yet!

Frustrated Why are the weather companies making it so hot? You’d think they would make it cooler because people don’t like hot weather.

Huge bouquet .. to Havelock Takeaways. A big thank you to the team for going out of their way to return our daughter’s shoes. Also incredibly generous with their takeaways - thanks so much for the extra piece of fish! Please support this fantastic business.

Going the extra mile Many thanks to Helen and the staff at Vets on Alabama. You guys rock! I’m feeling so much better now. From Summer Cat.

Xenophobia? Re: In response to Respect NZ (Jan 13). Deviance is a characteristic of young people who will end up being respectful law abiding citizens. It is often a response to despise shown by older adults. As you describe it, the level of disturbance in your street sounds pretty mild compared to my street; exhausts roaring, tyres screeching, bottles, cans and food wrappers thrown out of car windows, car doors slamming, horns tooting etc. The number plates suggest ‘locals’. It is also much milder compared to streets in Dunedin, where students are not from overseas. I smell xenophobia when you insist on the foreign identity of those young noise makers. BTW most of them work 12 hour shifts in the food and beverage industry doing the dirty jobs that Kiwis don’t want to do. If it wasn’t for them, you may run out of staple foods for your table!

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A huge thank you .. .. to the Marlborough Museums, Steve Austin, Corrinne, Ava and all who made the events from January 25-31 so enjoyable. Stimulating knowledge imparted to young and old, using inventive and humorous methods. My grandson (10) enjoyed it so much each day, he encouraged his friends along. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Time is precious Sad sight on a recent visit to Medical Centre. A mother with her young son came in, she sat down and told the child to go and draw on the black board while opening her phone. The boy then spent a few minutes drawing, what appeared to be a tractor. Excited he called to his mum, 3 times, who wouldn’t look up from her phone. He went across to her and pulled on her arm, she said I’m busy!. If only she had looked up and saw the crushed look on her son’s face. Parents: You never know how long you may have your child for, hopefully for all YOUR life. Just take a look on Give a Little page and see how many are fighting to live.

Flowering gum Old Renwick Road/Thomson Ford Road. What a spectacular sight I pass every day. The two old large gums are looking so beautiful. How lucky we are to have such specimens in local gardens of our region for us to admire.

A very satisfied customer Bunnings - what a pleasant store for shopping. A cheerful greeting as you enter the building, and nothing is too much trouble for the staff - so helpful. Personal service at it’s best. Thanks girls!

Great work on the graves While walking through the Omaka Cemetery this week, it was fabulous to see that so many of the RSA War Graves have been restored. Whoever has done this work should be congratulated.

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Noisy cars I’m really getting sick of hearing noisy car exhausts from inside my own home. Event from blocks away. Do the police not have ears? Crush these damn cars.

What next! A new law apparently coming into effect next month allowing renters to do improvements to their homes like painting etc. Thankfully only if they get consent from their landlords. A secure and stable home is necessary for well-being yes it is but save for it like others and when you own it, sure you can make changes.

Hit song Last century before a paper was found in a wall cavity there was a hit song, ‘This land is your land, this land is my land, from the’ etc, ending ‘this land was made for you and me’. Meaning for all from time immemorial. Then ‘me’ changed to ‘kiwi’, then íwi’, next Hadflied to Harawira! Why, still no acknowledgement of the Patupaiarehe people who first found, Nukuroa, circa 500BC! So sad.

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EVENT: Market fun in Blenheim

Blenheim’s CBD came alive last Friday with stalls, food, sweet treats and entertainment as part of the Summer Market. At 5pm the Savour Marlborough event took the fun into the evening with more entertainment, beer, wine and tasty food options.

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The ‘Girls on Tour’ ladies; Ethel Bailey, Amanda Clark, Demi McCormick, Winnie Pope and Beatrice Dimond on their 29th year coming to Marlborough for the Wine & Food Festival weekend. With no festival this year they still enjoyed a weekend touring.

Nick Dight and son Oliver (6) watching wife and mum Alison Dight on stage.

Ian Clarkson and Alison Dight performing together as DTM.

Artist Charlotte Buskin and Natalya Dewstow of Yknot Macrame at their stall.

Daniela Arcos of La Ruca serving up their popular ‘Italiano’ burger.

Street performer ‘Mulletman’ spots the Sun Newspaper photographer and strikes a pose, holding an air blower to make his mullet fly about.

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Skin clinic cancelled The Cancer Society Marlborough’s annual Skin Awareness Clinic has been cancelled due to Alert Level 2 restrictions. This forum saw 350 people checked by visiting and local Skin Specialists and GP in 2020, however we are unable to manage the risk and provide this forum for the Blenheim community in 2021. Cancer Society Marlborough staff recommend that people book an appointment with their GP if they have any skin concerns. The recognition of early signs and early seeking of medical advice are key factors in early detection, effective treatment and ultimately survival from skin cancer, particularly melanoma.

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Death notices GOODWIN, Ethel Flowers (née Barnes): Passed away peacefully, with her family and Tom by her side, on Sunday February 14, 2021 (Valentine’s Day), 11 days short of her 90th. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville (farewelled on Valentine’s Day 2000.) Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Winston (deceased), Charmaine and David Hammond, Malcolm and Christine Goodwin, Rosette Hammond and Kerry Greenfield (Australia). Companion to Tom. Dearly loved Nana/“Town Nana” to her eight grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren (and 11th arriving soon). A dearly loved sister, aunty, and second mum, to her nieces and nephews and a great aunty. Messages may be sent to 581 Marama Road, RD 1, Seddon 7285. Ethel’s family take this opportunity to thank the following for the dedicated care Ethel received: Tom, for all you did for Ethel and the support you gave us and during her passing. To Lucy, for your numerous phone conversations to Nana, whether it was 2 or 10 minutes. Redwood Retirement Village, Aberleigh Village, Support Services, Emergency Department and Wairau Hospital. We sincerely THANK YOU all for the compassion, patience, honesty and respect you all showed to Ethel and her family over the last 14 months, and supporting family to have a calming and peaceful ending to her life. Due to COVID-19 conditions and Rosette in Australia, a private cremation has taken place. Both Ethel and Neville will be interred with Winston at a later date.

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MEAD, Naome (née Bryant): On Thursday February 11, 2021 at Bethsaida Retirement Village. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Sid and loved mother of Kathy, John and Margie. A loved grandma. Messages may be sent to ‘Brightlands’, Private Bag 65001, Havelock 7150. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful team at Bethsaida for their many years of care. A farewell for Naome will take place at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2.00pm on Friday February 19, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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McKAY, Edith Mary: 27.11.1939 - 15.02.2021. Passed away with family by her side. Aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Ian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray, and Gwen and Rob. Grandmother of Stephen, Richard and Jasmine; Dillon, Jake and Beaudean, and great grandmother of 11. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Bethsaida Retirement Village for their care over the past few years. Messages may be sent to 58 Colemans Road, Blenheim 7201. A farewell service for Edith will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm on Tuesday February 23, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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This position was created to raise the profile of Performing Arts at Marlborough Boys’ College and encourage wider participation by students. Organisation and administrative skills are essential, as is the requirement for the candidate to have passion for Performing Arts and enjoying working with young people. The successful applicant will be police vetted and there must be no safety concerns around working with children. Referee checks are part of the employment process. We welcome expressions of interest please email your covering letter and CV to apply@mbc.school.nz or telephone the Principal’s PA, Jill Pickering 03 9214321

Community notices Te Rerenga o Te Ra Kapa Haka Housie Fundraiser 1pm Saturday 20th February, Clubs of Marlborough. 40 Games and 2 Supers, Raffles.

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On Saturday 30th January between 9am -1pm outside the Town Hall. Honey, produce, arts and craft- bric a brac knitwear, plants, books sausage sizzle and more .Sites still available. $5 Ring Ian 574 2558

GUARD John Albert. Narelle, Fiona, Emma, Lynda and their families wish to give sincere thanks to everyone who sent cards, phoned, emails, baking, floral tributes, plants and donations to The National Heart Foundation. Thank you to Geoffrey T Sowman FDANZ for their professional service.

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Blenheim Depression Support Group: Meets every Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am. We meet to support each other, have regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Info/meeting venue details please phone Virginia on 027 3035 879. Support group for postnatal mothers: Every Wednesday from 9.30 am to noon. Child minders help with the babies. Call Tatiana 027 901 9807. After school fun: Every Wednesday. Picton Library 3.30pm – 4.15pm. Calling all crafty kids! Come along and enjoy the library after school on Wednesdays during term time. Enjoy listening to some stories and then get creative with a simple craft. Make something cool to take home. All ages welcome (pre-schoolers too). No need to book, just turn up. Every Wednesday afternoon during school terms till April 14.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Steam train is being hauled by Locomotive ‘Donald’ with return trips on the Omaka Line only at 1.15pm, 2pm and 3pm. Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Marlborough A&P Showgrounds. 9am-noon. Fresh produce from your local farmers. Come and see the tasty line up of fresh and seasonal, gourmet and artisan produce and products that this region has to offer. Marlborough Sounds Senior Net: Sounds SeniorNet in partnership with Westpac presents a free seminar on preventing scams and staying safe on-line at Picton Little Theatre. Between 2-3pm at Picton Little Theatre. Staying safe online is a topic of interest to all ages, particularly with the increase in scams recently.

Ulysses Retreads Group: Meet Brayshaw Park Thursdays 11am. 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. Choir: Thursdays 7-9pm. St Ninian’s Hall, 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown (opp church) Come and join Creative Kids Trust community choir Creative Voice. All musical abilities and new members welcome. Picton Mahjong: Marina Cove 1:15pm. Contact Gyllian 573 5383. Forest & Bird Monthly Talk: Marlborough District Council River Engineer, David Aires will talk about Wairau River Regional Park Concept. Blenheim School Hall, 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Friday 19 February Under 5s stories and crafts: Every Friday. Picton Library’s Under 5’s programme 10.30am – 11.15am is designed to enhance the library experience for 2-5-yearolds. Come along and share a favourite or new picture books and construct simple crafts. Make sure your little person wears clothes you don’t mind getting messy. No need to book. Running till April 16. Kidzone: Fridays 3.30 to 5.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge Street. Avon 579 2440. Vintage Farm Machinery: Open daily, 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm. John 5777 442.

Saturday 20 February Renwick Summer Concert: Renwick Rugby Grounds 4pm – 7pm. The Summer Concerts are a series of 3 free, family-friendly outdoor concerts, held in various locations around the Marlborough Region. The concerts feature entirely local musicians and entertainers, food trucks and vendors. There will plenty for the children to do, with a variety of activities at each concert. The Original Gypsy Fair: Saturday and Sunday 9am – 5pm Redwoodtown School. Bigger, Brighter, Better. The Original Gypsy Fair has had some positive changes whilst maintaining its charm that it is well known for. A fun-filled day for the whole family with something for everyone and entry is free! As always we will be bringing you an expansive range of handmade products, some of which will be made before your eyes. Marlborough Artisan Craft Market: Blenheim CBD 9.30am-2pm. The market is a showcase of local Artisans with a large selection of craft products to select from. The market has a vibrant atmosphere to browse and enjoys at your leisure. Children are catered for with an activity zone with outdoor games for young and old to enjoy. Marlborough Quilters TLC day: 10 am – 3pm. Marlborough Quilters Teach, Learn and Create day. Join experienced quilters to learn patchwork and quilting. Sewing machines available. Beginners and newcomers welcome. St Mary’s Parish Community Centre, 59 Maxwell Road, Blenheim. Gold coin. Phone Jenny 5778598. Havelock Lions Market: 9am -1pm outside the Town Hall. Honey, produce, arts and craft- bric a brac knitwear, plants, books sausage sizzle and more. Sites still available. $5 Ring Ian 574 2558.

Rotary Clubs in Blenheim: Meet Monday & Tuesday evenings at 5.30pm. Rotary is a world-wide service club for men & women – doing great things in your community. For further information on meeting venues, please phone Kevin on 021 173 8784, or Jon on 027 222 9505. Marlborough Quilters Club night: Marlborough Quilters invites you to join us on our club night for a varied programme of speakers, challenges, sharing areas of interest, show and tell, friendship and more. Newcomers welcome. St Mary’s Parish Community Centre. Last Monday of the month. 7 pm. Phone Jenny 5778598.

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We are looking for a part time Kitchen Assistant to join our team. If you enjoy working in a kitchen environment and thrive on providing excellent service then please call Naomi, Village Manager on (03) 5775208 or 0211366504. Applications close Wednesday 24th February 2021.

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PROCESS OPERATORS We have several Process Operator positions available at our Honey Extraction Plant, night shift and day shift. Night shift 4pm–12am Mon–Fri Day shift 6am–4pm Mon–Fri On going work for 2 months available.

Art therapy group for pregnant women: Every Tuesday 5pm to 8pm. Call Tatiana 027 901 9807.

Roaring Twenties Casino Night Fundraiser: Saturday, February 27. Armadillos, Springlands Tavern 6pm. Work your way to the high rollers table for the grand final. Roaring twenties theme attire encouraged. All proceeds to Rotary Youth Charities. Tickets $40 available at the Springlands Tavern or phone Patrick 577 9184. Crop Swap Blenheim: Saturday, February 27, 2pm-3pm, Crossroads Café, 2 Redwood Street. $2.00 to register. Sharing abundance from our gardens: Fruit, vegetables, preserves, relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings, baking; - Giving generously and mindfully taking. Further details 027 372 2897. Market on the Green: Sun 28th Feb 12:30pm- 3:00pm. 12 Mills St, Seddon. Artisan and community market with a local charity feature. February charity is Friends of Seddon School. Tory Channel Whaling Stations History Launch Trip: With the Marlborough Historical Society on Sunday 28 February. $65 per person, $60 if you are a Marlborough Historical Society member. This day trip Heritage Tour departs at 9am from Beachcomber Launches Office in Picton. Please be there at 8:30am. Book and pay by 21 February at Marlborough Museum (open 10 and 4 daily). Marlborough Museum 578 1712 info@marlboroughmuseum. org.nz Rides Calendar. Thurs 18th Feb. 11am. Retreads Group. Thurs 18th Feb. Branch AGM Redwoodtown Community Hall 7pm. Sun 21st Feb. 1pm. Social Ride, Linkwater, Queen Charlotte Tavern. Thurs 25th Feb. 11am. Retreads Group. Sun 28th Feb. 11am Reefton for Lunch. Thurs 4th Mar. 11am. Retreads Group. Thurs 4th Mar. Committee Meeting. Tim. Thursday rides depart Brayshaw Park. Sunday rides depart Railway Station Carpark. All rides are weather dependant.

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Public Notices CALLING all members of the 15 Valley Meat Works who belonged to the social club. You are invited to the Waterfront Hotel on February 27 at 2pm for nibbles and drinks.

KITCHEN HAND ROLE This is a four-on, four-off rotating roster Split shift 7am-2pm, 4pm-8pm If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for the elderly, then we would like to hear from you. Please email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz or call at reception for an application form. Applications close 22/02/2021

MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE

Trades Tutor – hard materials Part time We are looking for a skilled builder/furniture maker that would like part time work at MBC in the technology faculty. Being able to work with boys in a workshop in a very hands-on setting is essential as well as knowledge of building/furniture skills. The successful applicant will be police vetted and there must be no safety concerns around working with children. Referee checks are part of the employment process. We welcome expressions of interest please email your covering letter and CV to apply@mbc.school.nz or telephone the Principal’s PA, Jill Pickering 03 9214321

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Clothing Alterations: by Lynette Atkinson-Parker For your sewing requirements Phone 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010 Quality Service Guaranteed

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FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW Sunday 28 March Weld Park, Ward Schedules available Online entries www.showdayonline.com Entries close 26 February FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES AVAILABLE on application Bernadette Gilmore Phone 577 7174

Wednesday February 17, 2021

Golfers help to raise $13k By Celeste Alexander

The sun was shining and only a light breeze interrupted the atmosphere as 61 keen golfers gathered last Friday for the start of the Alzheimers Marlborough Golf Tournament. Held at the Marlborough Golf Club the tournament was raising funds for the non-profit organisation which provides socialisation and stimulation for people living with dementia, support groups, education sessions, and dementia education and resources for health professionals. According to organisers Friday’s tournament was a “huge success” with 61 players, and more than $13,000 raised. What is more, the support from the business community was “amazing”, with 16 of the 18 holes sponsored, monetary donations,

and sponsorship given for raffles and prizes. “It was a very successful day,” Alzheimers Marlborough Foundation fundraising committee member, Helen Knapp says. “Everyone enjoyed themselves and the feedback was really good. “We would like to thank all of the sponsors, and the Marlborough Golf Club and their volunteers for all of the work they did to make it such a success. “We look forward to hosting it again in 2023,” she says. The tournament winners were: Ladie’s Stableford: Janice Pegler, Sue Lissaman, Pru Jensen. Men’s Stableford: Bill Musgrove, Brian Chippindale, Kim Andrews. The raffle winners were: 1st Alex Blackett, 2nd David Smith, 3rd Pru Jensen.

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RENWICK ARMS COUNTRY CLUB Family Friday March 5, Saturday March 6 and Sunday March 7

$15,000+ worth of prizes to be won Entries cost members $25.00. Non Members $30.00 Junior under 12 - $5.00

Marlborough Golf Club president Graeme Barsanti One of the ladies Stableford teams playing in the tour- was doing his bit to support nament was made up of Mel Hampton, Yvonne Wallace, the tournament by manJane Bay and Elaine Brown. ning the BBQ.

Entry Forms available at outlets displaying posters or at Renwick Arms Country Club 92 High Street, Renwick. All enquiries to Renwick Arms Country Club ph: 027 572 8597 email: renwickarms@xtra.co.nz Entries close 9.00pm Thursday 4 March

Rai Valley A&P Show Saturday 6th March Carluke Domain in Rai Valley Gates Open to Public 9am Live entertainment throughout the day Sturgeons, competitions, Rai Challenge, Live Band, BMX/MotoX Course Display, Harcourts Really Young Farmer contest Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

Call for volunteers! Are you: • Interested in helping your community • Of an enquiring mind • Comfortable with computers • Willing to keep learning • Able to give half a day per week to this worthwhile community service? “Introduction to Citizens Advice Bureau” Friday 5 March 1.00pm - 3.00pm Marlborough Community Centre 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim To register interest or for more information please phone CAB Marlborough 578 4272 or email marlborough@cab.org.nz

We look forward to seeing you at our biggest little show! Adult $10, Child 5-16yrs $5, Under 5yrs Free.

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Andrew Nation, Gary Duke, Kent Winstanley and Felix Vavasour of the Craigs Investment Partners team were all smiles at the start of the tournament.

Rarangi Golf Club February 10, Men’s Midweek Medal, Net: Alan Milne 66, Guido Bertogg 67, Ian Hale 69, John Jones 70, Owen Gibbs 71, Ray Tomlinson 71, Neil Reeves 71, Hans Bloemberg 72, Ezra Kahaki 72, Alan Rutledge 72, Graham Ilott 73, Bruce Curgenven 73, Bob Pennington 74, Clarry Neame 74. February 11, Summer Stableford: Best Overall Dianne Betts 38, Dale McCrindle 36, Pat Olliver

35, Joan Fyffe 35. February 14, Rarangi Opening Day, American Greensome: Mixed, Mike Garrett/Dale McCrindle 64, Blair Bavin/Jo Rainbird 65.6, Jim Thomas/Bridget Quaife 65.8, Tony Nicol/ Janet Laing 66.6, Phil D’auvergne/Wendy Moffat 67.4. Men, Terry Grant/Allan Ryder 65.8, Ian Hale/Brian Gill 66.7, John Cootes/Peter Browning 67.8.

Wairau Valley Golf Club January 30, Summer Stableford: Robyn Pupich 42, Roger Restall, Mike McKenzie & Maureen McKenzie 39, Rex McGarry 37, Steve MacKenzie 36, Buck Miller 35, Bill Lacey, Mel Hampton, Richard Bruce & Bill Linklater 33. Twos: Trevor Whiteside. February 6, Waitangi Day Tournament: Ladies Pairs, Lynne Grant & Ann Walker 63.2. Men’s Pairs, John McLauchlan & Pete Jerram 56.4. Steve MacKenzie & Mike Collins 58.1, Bevan Roughan & Rex McGarry 59.

Mixed Pairs: Robbie & Bill Lacey 56.4, Maureen McKenzie & Mike Collins 57.2, Lyn Johnston & Roger Restall 57.6, Elaine Brown & Mike McKenzie 58.4, Jo & Sam Rainbird 63.8, Pam & Owen Farrell 64, Warren & Jane Ingram 64.2, Yvonne Wallace & Sam Rutherford 67.6 February 13, Par Round: Robyn Pupich & Bill Lacey +2, Richard Bruce +1, Mel Hampton & Ann Walker -1, Mike McKenzie & John McLauchlan -3, Mike Collins & Maureen McKenzie -4.

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Uncontrolled energy

$/kWh

0.1351

0.1100

0.0251

0.0270

0.1344

Controlled energy

$/kWh

0.1011

0.0941

0.0070

0.0202

0.1008

Night only energy

$/kWh

0.0728

0.0000

0.0146

0.0728

9,043

General NS

1,019

Daily fixed price up to 15kVA capacity

$/con/day

1.8500

0.0000

0.3700

1.7132

503

Daily fixed price 16kVA to 30kVA

$/con/day

2.5437

0.0000

0.5087

2.3556

1,383

Daily fixed price 31kVA to 50kVA

$/con/day

3.7581

0.0000

0.7516

3.4802

287

Daily fixed price 51kVA to 70kVA

$/con/day

9.7198

0.0000

1.9440

9.5292

Daily fixed price 71kVA to 105kVA

$/con/day

17.2330

0.0000

3.4466

16.8951

Daily fixed price 106kVA to 150kVA

$/con/day

23.0505

0.0000

4.6101

22.5985

Uncontrolled energy 0kVA to 51kVA

$/kWh

0.0805

0.0608

0.0197

0.0161

0.0846

Uncontrolled energy 51kVA to 70kVA

$/kWh

0.0686

0.0489

0.0197

0.0137

0.0686

Uncontrolled energy 71kVA to 150kVA

$/kWh

0.0628

0.0431

0.0197

0.0126

0.0628

Controlled energy 0kVA to 150kVA

$/kWh

0.0462

0.0383

0.0079

0.0092

0.0495

Night only energy 0kVA to 150kVA

$/kWh

0.0214

0.0000

0.0043

0.0214

20 hour controlled 0kVA to 50kVA CLOSED

$/kWh

0.0682

0.0000

0.0136

0.0682

20 hour controlled 51kVA to 70kVA CLOSED

$/kWh

0.0629

0.0000

0.0126

0.0629

Large Commercial Industrial >150kVA Daily fixed price

$/con/day

6.5886

0.0000

1.3177

6.5234

Day energy LV

$/kWh

0.0207

0.0173

0.0034

0.0041

0.0205

Night energy LV

$/kWh

0.0041

0.0000

0.0008

0.0040

Day energy HV

$/kWh

0.0202

0.0168

0.0034

0.0040

0.0200

Night energy HV

$/kWh

0.0040

0.0000

0.0008

0.0039

Capacity charge LV

$/kVA/day

0.3669

0.0000

0.0981

0.3633

Capacity charge HV ML equipment

$/kVA/day

0.3584

0.0000

0.0958

0.3549

Capacity charge HV consumer owned

$/kVA/day

0.3495

0.0000

0.0934

0.3460

WL/WM/WH

Regional Peak Demand

$/kVA/day

0.2605

0.0000

0.2605

0.0000

0.2663

BF/BHM/BHC

131

Irrigation PM

166

Daily fixed price 7.5kW to 23kW

$/con/day

3.3097

2.9685

0.3412

0.6619

3.2448

184

Daily fixed price above 23kW

$/kW/day

0.1434

0.1286

0.0148

0.0287

0.1406

Daily fixed price CLOSED

$/kVA/day

0.0927

0.0779

0.0148

0.0185

0.0909

PMU

Daily fixed price 7.5kW to 23kW (uncontrolled)

$/con/day

4.2465

3.9053

0.3412

0.8493

4.1632

PKU

Daily fixed price above 23kW (uncontrolled)

$/kW/day

0.1846

0.1698

0.0148

0.0369

0.1810

Seasonal energy (1 Sept - 31 May)

$/kWh

0.0282

0.0186

0.0096

0.0056

0.0276

Non seasonal energy (1 June - 31 Aug)

$/kWh

0.2340

0.2244

0.0096

0.0468

0.2340

Street Lights (SL) SL energy

$/kWh

0.0107

0.0100

0.0007

0.0021

0.0105

MDCFC

MDC/NZTA fixed charge

$/con/day

521.6877

0.0000

104.3375

513.9780

PMFC

Port Marlborough fixed charge

$/con/day

19.0110

0.0000

3.8022

18.7300

RNZAF

RNZAF fixed charge

$/con/day

9.7339

0.0000

1.9468

9.5900

PSLT1

Private SL less than 150W fixed charge

$/fitting/day

0.6284

0.0000

0.1257

0.6191

Private SL above 150W fixed charge

$/fitting/day

0.8376

0.0000

0.1675

0.8252

Temporary supply (residential connections <50kVA)

$/con/day

1.3500

0.0000

0.2700

1.2750

Uncontrolled energy temporary supply

$/kWh

0.0805

0.0567

0.0238

0.0161

0.0831

Unmetered supply

$/con/day

2.7300

0.0000

0.5460

2.6765

PFT

ToU

$/kVAr/day

0.2538

0.0000

0.2500

PFI

Non-ToU

$/kVAr/day

0.3776

0.0000

0.3720

Imported Energy (Generation) Standard and LFC

$/kWh

0.0000

PSLT2 Other TS

71 Unmetered US

Power Factor Charges

Distributed Generation DG 1. 2.

The Delivery Price is the amount Marlborough Lines invoices applicable electricity retailers and includes the total distribution and transmission prices. Discount payments will be made to eligible consumers approximately in May 2022, based on prices invoiced between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022, providing that there is no legislative or regulatory changes, or a “Force Majeure” event as defined in the Distributor’s Use of System Agreement or Default Distributor Agreement, that would adversely affect the provision and/or receipt of discount payments. Consumers located in areas designated remote are ineligible for the discount payment. Other eligibility criteria may apply.

Marlborough Lines Limited’s (MLL’s) line delivery prices to apply from 1 April 2021 are set out in the above line delivery price schedule. MLL’s prices are set to cover the cost of owning and operating its electricity distribution network, plus the cost of using the national electricity transmission grid, owned by Transpower. Due to increases in costs, MLL’s prices will be increasing for most price plans from 1 April 2021. For remote residential consumers, the applicable price increases reflect the significant cost of supplying those consumers, relative to non-remote consumers. For an ‘average’ domestic consumer (DL, DS15 or DS30 residential) who consumes 8,000kWh per annum, the price increase (pre-discount) will be approximately $4.30 per annum (0.4%), excluding GST. MLL passes its prices on to consumers’ electricity retailers who may in turn rebundle these prices. This may mean that you will not see the above prices, including any changes from current prices, reflected in the same manner on your monthly invoice from 1 April 2021. If you are concerned whether you are on the price plan best suited to your circumstances, please contact your electricity retailer. Further information on MLL’s line delivery pricing, including guidance on eligibility criteria for price plans and a copy of the above schedule, can be found under the pricing section of MLL’s website at: www.marlboroughlines.co.nz

The Sun

sport

Wednesday February 17, 2021

sports talk With Jacob Page

Having that G.O.A.T conversation Individual achievements in team sports is always a hot-button topic. Tom Brady became the most celebrated American football player of all time last week when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed the Super Bowl over the favoured-Kansas City Chiefs. The win gave the 43-year-old his seventh championship ring in 10 Super Bowl attempts. Even more importantly, it proved

Brady could win outside of the New England Patriots with whom he won his previous six. While many are now calling him the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time), it’s challenging to say in team sports to quantify who sits atop such a list. Ice hockey has Wayne Gretzky and he is universally considered the best to ever lace up a pair of skates. Basketball has Michael Jordan with his six NBA titles in the 1990s

leading the way. Modern day fans argue LeBron James, though he is still a couple of titles shy of Jordan but is still playing. Baseball suffers the same problem as football in that players play different positions and excel. Is the best player ever a pitcher or a batter? Play in-field or out-field. Quarter back is the most important position in American football but as last week’s Super Bowl showed, if

your defensive line fails to protect you, then things get tricky. Brady certainly needed the players around him to help and he only threw for 200 yards, a mediocre number by modern standards. But, he won and so the comparisons and proclamations began in earnest. While cricket has Don Bradman and football has Pele, often people making the judgements suffer from a recency bias.

Players you saw in your childhood, for example seem to have their feats grow in legend each time you tell their triumphs. Much like beauty, the best of all time is often in the eye of the beholder. Brady the best ever? Sure, a case can be made but so can a case against. That is what makes sport so much fun after all.

New Zealand Goldstar Hillclimb Championship Five drivers from the Marlborough Car Club travelled south to compete in the finals of the New Zealand Goldstar Hillclimb Championship hosted by the South Otago Car Club and held on country roads near Lawrence. The first event on Saturday was Burma Road which was about 3.5km of steep flowing fast gravel road. The organisers had 33 drivers, with 15 of them chasing the Goldstar title as well as the 2WD class. Local driver Jason Clark in his Evo 5 was second overall leading into the event with 398 points behind North island Driver Jack Hawkeswood in his Mazda 2 AP4 Rally car with a maximum of 400. David Gee in his Subaru Impreza was fourth with 386 points. The three other drivers in the 2WD class were Dean Cameron and Starlet 1500 who came third with 370pts, Brendon Wadsworth and Fiesta R2 368 points, and Liam Gee in his Levin came fifth on 360 points. Competition was stiff from the start with local Chris Hey being the quickest over the practice and first run. But for the second run onwards the Crosscars came through with Tom Penrose winning the next two runs ending with a time of 1.59.87, followed by Jarrod Owens Crosscar time of 2.02.98

third overall. First saloon was Jack Hawkeswood with 2.03.03. Jason Clark ended up seventh overall 2.05.62, David Gee finished 11th 2.12.65, Brendan Wadsworth was first of the local 2WD members finishing 24th 2.22.17, Liam Gee 27th 2.25.74 and Dean Cameron 28th 2.26.66. Once the non-championship drivers results were taken out at the end of the day Jack Hawkesbury carried his maximum points forward to 500, Jason Clark was still second with 496 points, while David Gee retained fourth on 478 points. In the 2WD class Chris Hey carried max with 500 North Island driver Thomas Good in his Mk1 Escort came second with 483 points, Brendon Wadsworth had jumped ahead of Dean Cameron to be third with points of 455.56 and Dean Cameron now in fourth with 455.37, and Liam Gee still retained his fifth with 445. At the prizegiving Jason Clark came through with a third overall for the Gravel Challenge portion of the series. Sunday’s event was past Lawrence township to the Tuapeka West Road. This was the tarmac event and was over a distance of approx. 4.5kms. There was another good entry with 30 cars, and of these 15 were part of the championship.

Marlborough Car Club driver David Gee in his Subaru Impreza pictured competing at the New Zealand Goldstar Hillclimb Championship last weekend. Photo by BM Photography

The Marlborough Car Club had no real issues throughout the day. Jason started out with a practice time of 1.57.58 and managed to get down to 1.50.42 by the third official run, ending up second overall for the Goldstar Hillclimb championship. In his Evo 5 he was only 2.5 seconds behind overall Goldstart Winner Auckland driver Jack Hawkeswood in his Mazda 2 AP4 car. David Gee got down to 2.01.07 and finished 10th for the day, and

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with his total points he was able to retain his fourth overall for the series. The other battle was the 2WD class and Dean Cameron’s third overall had slipped after Saturday’s event and Brendon Wadsworth (Fiesta) and Liam Gee were ahead. Cameron gave it all he had with practise starting out at 2.22.94. By the third run had reduced to 2.07.25 and finished ahead of Brendon Wadsworth whose fastest time of the day was 2.10.58 and Liam Gee finished with 2.11.17.

When the points were calculated, Dean had reclaimed his third position for 2WD with 545 points, Brendon was fourth with 543 and Liam fifth with 533. Winner of the 2WD class was local South Otago driver Chris Hey with his radical MR2 who had maximum of 600 points, followed by Hawkes Bay driver Thomas Good in his Mk 1 Escort with 581 points. In all a very successful weekend for the members of the Marlborough Car Club.

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