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By Celeste Alexander Next week there will be over 1000 dog trialists from all over the country converging in Blenheim for the prestigious Tux South Island and New Zealand Championships.

This is a big deal for the region publicity officer Freddy Gane says, as well as for the locals taking part in the six-day event which kicks off on May 28.

It’s being hosted by the Grigg family of the Meadowbank Station on Taylor Pass Road and the public is welcome to go along and watch.

Continued on page 2 Marlborough Collie Dog Trial Club member Freddy Gane at home with his dogs. Freddie is looking forward to the Tux South Island & New Zealand Championships being held in Blenheim.

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Over 1000 dog trialists coming to town Continued from page 1 The NZ championship was actually first held at Meadowbank Station in 1937 and today is still run by the same family.

“It’s pretty special that Duncan and Nikki Grigg allow us on their land and put their sheep up for this event... we thank them,” he says.

Blenheim hosts it every 10 years and Freddy says the region attracts the largest numbers due to its central location.

This year the action kicks off with the South Island Championship which runs over three days before rolling into the NZ Championship.

There are four main events; Long head, short head and yard, zig zag hunt and straight hunt. Three out of four of these are held at Meadowbank Station while the long head event will be held a little further up the road on the corner of Maxwell and Taylor Pass Roads.

There are some big names to look out for Freddy says, people who have won some big titles and been in the sport for many years.

“Eion Herbert, Ginger Anderson, Stu Millar, Merv Utting and the Murphy brothers from Taranaki are a few of the names to look out for.

“From Marlborough the likes of Scott McKenzie, Sam Murray and Mike Forsyth

Scott McKenzie of the Wairau Valley Collie Dog Trial Club and dog Belle about to pen at an event last year. He is one of several local dog trialists entered into the Tux South Island & New Zealand Championships being held in Blenheim next week. Photo provided.

are among those who have the potential to do well,” he says.

The public are encouraged to go along and watch the action, especially those interested in joining one of the local clubs.

In Marlborough there are 10 dog trials clubs, all belonging to the Marlborough Nelson Centre of the NZ Sheep Dog Trial Association. Freddy estimates there are around 150 local dog trialists from Marlborough alone, and they are “always

on the look out for more”.

“They are full day events so bring along your lunch, thermos and maybe a chair or blanket and watch these guys in action.

“For those interested in dog trials, remember that you don’t have to have a farm to do dog trials... there are a number of examples of locals who work in town but do dog trials at the weekends.

“It’s a very technical sport which makes it so interesting,” he says.

Grape grower has another passion

By Celeste Alexander Local man Freddy Gane won’t be out in the fields with his dogs at next week’s Tux South Island & New Zealand Championships, but instead out helping the organising team.

He’s been a member of the Marlborough Collie Dog Trial Club for three years but this is his first full season of trialling and he’s really enjoying it.

Freddy is no stranger to working with dogs.

After studying at Lincoln University he decided to go high country shepherding up Rakaia Gorge in Canterbury.

“I got my fix there and wanted to stay doing it but there was grape planting going on at the

family farm and I wanted to come home and see that... then I never left,” he laughs.

“I sold all my sheep dogs to focus on the grapes,” he says.

After a while Freddy started to run a few sheep on the property and to help out he got himself a heading dog.

This soon “ballooned” he says and over time he took on more dogs.

“After harvest I’ll buy some sheep, but right now I have 2000 lambs so I need the dogs for that,” he says.

During that time Freddy got involved in dog trialling and finally got “roped” into running his own dog.

“I went along initially to help out and saw a lot of top people and really good dogs and started wondering if my dogs were good enough to do it too.”

Freddy moved onto a committee level and is now the publicity officer for the NZ Sheep Dog Trial Association Marlborough Nelson Centre.

Today Freddy works as a fifth generation grape grower so to keep his dogs busy he does dog trialling over summer at events such as A&P shows and during winter they work on the farm.

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Waterlea centenary Another meeting to plan for the centenary celebrations for the Waterlea Racecourse in 2020 is being planned.

Mike Rangi, vice-president of the Marlborough Harness Racing Club, has taken on the task of organising the centenary celebrations and is seeking support from anyone interested.

The meeting is being held on Sunday at 12.30pm at Waterlea.

“We’d like interested people to come along and get involved,” Mike says.

Tourists spend more

The girls of Studio HQ had huge success at the Australian Dance Cup in the Gold Coast in April, winning 18 trophies. From left: Sophia Bendell, Daliah Clarke, Paige Somerville, Anna Grant, Lucy Bendell and in front Ajah-Lee Ivamy and Amber Bendell.

Sequins and feathers Local dance group returns with trophy haul

By Megan Connolly The level of excitement was through the roof after a group of local dancers from Studio HQ returned from Australia with a large trophy haul.

The seven dancers recently competed in the Australian Dance Cup ‘Step -up’ on the Gold Coast and came back with a whopping 18 trophies.

The dancers, from Blenheim and Picton, are hugely proud of their recent big win and have their trophies positioned proudly on their studio’s new mantel.

Donning outfits that glittered with sequins and feathers for a photograph, an excitable buzz filled the room which was only a snippet of what it must have been like for them before they took to

the stage. In Australia they performed in Latin salsa and hip-hop respectively, doing more than one dance each over the course of a three-day performance schedule.

Aged from 10 to 17, they trained for many months to prepare, working on their routines tirelessly.

Lucy and Sophia Bendell, who are sisters and young dancers at the studio, choreographed,

coached, and danced in the competitions, proving their talent in both salsa and hip-hop styles.

The week involved an intense four days of training and preparing before even stepping onto the stage for three days.

Manager and director of Studio HQ, Vicki Bendell says; “It’s amazing. Their hard work really paid off.”

To u r i s m s p e n d i n g i s u p i n Marlborough, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says.

Latest figures show that tourism spend for Marlborough is estimated to be $387 million for the year to March 2018, up eight per cent compared with last year.

MBIE manager Mark Gordon says international visitors spent $133 million (up 10 per cent compared with last year), and domestic tourists spent $254 million (up seven per cent) in that period.

“When it comes to the monthly expenditure, tourism spend in Marlborough for March this year is up 22 per cent compared last year,” Mark says.

Successful year trapping Last Friday Rarangi Dawn Chorus celebrated its first anniversary with a dinner attended by the many volunteers.

During the first year’s trapping around Whites Bay 630 mice, 61 rats, 59 possums, five hedgehogs and three stoats were caught.

A trapping line around the wetland at Hinepango Drive netted 98 possums, eight mice, six rats and 13 stoats.

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Coins still not claimed By community constable Russ Smith A coin collection that was uncovered during a search warrant on a Renwick property by Police, has yet to be claimed.

The coin collection includes some from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the majority being old New Zealand coins.

There are also coins from around the world including commemorative coins from America signifying different states.

As well as the coin collection there’s a sterling silver tankard featuring an engraving ‘RGH’ or similar, dated to May 1918.

It has come from the UK, manufactured in Chester in 1915, and is the size of a teacup.

If anyone recognises these or they are yours, contact the Blenheim Police on (03) 578 5279.

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By Celeste Alexander The Woodbourne Tavern is gearing up once again for its annual, and much anticipated Woody Pig & Deer Hunt which is set to take place over Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Everything from boars, stags and goats, through to possums, rabbits and hares are expected.

Woodbourne Tavern manager Rowan Ingpen says entries are slowly coming in, and he reminds people that the cut off is next Thursday.

“We’ve got entries for all ages, including kids which is really good to see. This is very much a community event so we love to see families entering and spending the weekend outdoors hunting together.

“We are expecting a lot of entries to come in still, so if you haven’t got yours done then make sure you do before the pub closes next Thursday,” he says.

This year the children’s section has been revamped to include some even better goody bags.

The kids entry fee is $5 this year

George Robbins (13) pictured at last year's Woody Pig & Deer Hunt.

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and they can expect to receive “a little bag with decent stuff in it”, Rowan says.

“We also have some good children’s section prizes.”

For the adults there is also a huge amount of prizes up for grabs, including hunting gear, clothing, fuel and retail vouchers and of course... cash!

“In the Open Section we have $500 cash to giveaway which

should be a good incentive,” Rowan says.

“This year we have increased the amount of cash prizes and included some other nice things for the ladies like Farmers store vouchers too.”

New this year is the Luke Dixon Memorial Trophy for the biggest pig in the Open and Teen categories, in memory of the young man who tragically passed

away last year.

“It’s something special we wanted to do to honour Luke’s memory,” Rowan says.

“He was a well respected and well liked young man, a very keen hunter and one of our patrons. In fact he entered this competition religiously and even won some categories.

“He was a good lad and is missed by all the patrons here, so I decided to approach his father with the idea of having a memorial trophy for Luke, which he was delighted with.”

Being a not-for-profit event, all money that is collected in entry fees, goes straight back out in prizes and community grants.

The hunt kicks off Friday and the weigh-in event will begin Sunday at 1pm. Prize giving will later be held at 4pm sharp.

The public is welcome to go on down.

Entry forms are available from the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels and Hunting & Fishing Marlborough.

By Megan Connolly “Depression doesn’t care who you are, what you do or how wealthy you are, it affects all walks of life,” one of three co-leaders and founders of the Blenheim Depression Support group, Virginia Ashby says.

Virginia Ashby, Barbara Robb and Alistair Crawford started the group around three years ago, which was working out of Bread of Life space until recently.

The group now meets every Wednesday morning from 10am to 11.30am at the Baptist church hall.

“It’s a really nice atmosphere,” Barbara says.

The group is for people, young and old, with anxiety and depression to come along and encourage, help and cope, the leaders say.

“It’s a safe place to share

without feeling ridiculed about what you’re saying, and knowing that people will accept it.

“You can come and say what’s on your mind, bad and good, and bounce off each other in a way that is supportive,” Virginia says.

The group started from Virginia noticing there wasn’t a safe and supportive environment in Blenheim from those suffering from anxiety and depression.

“We’ve seen people really grow and then move along since their first visit,” Virginia says.

The group offers ways of dealing and coping with mental health, not about the depression itself.

Blenheim Depression support group is open to anyone who would like to attend.

Leaders of the Blenheim Depression Support Group Virginia Ashby, Barbara Robb and Alistair Crawford in front of their new home at the Baptist Church on Beaver road.

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Marlborough Police continue to investigate the robbery which occurred around 5.30am on Monday at Benge & Co Green Grocers.

A staff member was assaulted and cash was stolen.

Detective senior sergeant Ciaran Sloan, area investigations manager says investigators are assessing a large amount of information from the scene

and the public and are interested in identifying the occupants of the pictured vehicle which was seen on Grove Road shortly after the incident occurred.

The vehicle is believed to be a green over silver Subaru station wagon.

Any information can be passed to Blenheim Police at 03 578 5279 or anonymously through Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

Blenheim Police wish to speak to the occupants of this vehicle which was seen on Grove Road shortly after the robbery of Benge & Co Green Grocers occurred on Monday morning.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Recognised for advocacy services to local elderly Library opening preparations in full swing

Jean Wilson, accompanied by friend Helen North receives her Civic Award from Mayor John Leggett.

Blenheim woman Jean Wilson was recently awarded a Civic Honour

by Mayor John Leggett for her dedication to community advocacy, working particularly for the vulnerable and the elderly.

Civic Honours are awarded by the Council to recognise exceptional service to the community in the fields of recreation, community, religious or cultural affairs, educational services, youth activities or social welfare.

Mrs Wilson was instrumental in establishing schooling at Wairau Hospital for children who were long term patients; she was active in the RSA Women’s Division and a volunteer with the Salvation Army Family Store, and a long-time member of the Marlborough Quilters and Embroiderers' Guild.

Over the past 17 years since she was widowed, Mrs Wilson devoted herself to the interests of older

people – in her leadership of Grey Power, as a volunteer community co-ordinator with the Office of Senior Citizens representing the views of Marlborough’s elderly, and as a member of the Marlborough District Council’s Older Persons Forum.

As an advocate, Mrs Wilson also regularly attended Council, NelsonMarlborough DHB and PHO meetings.

“Jean’s quiet but constant presence in the Council chamber was a reminder to all councillors that they are there to represent the public.

Sitting through years’ of Council and committee meetings, you could say Jean was something of an eye witness to local democracy. As a constant presence in the public seats, observing councillor discussion and decision making, she certainly kept her finger on the issues affecting older people,” Mayor Leggett said.

Keep it clean Marlborough Keep your recycling clean and rubbish free – that’s the message for residents to help us maintain our reputation for high quality recyclables.

The message is particularly relevant now, as stockpiles of recycling build up in the wake of China’s decision to ban imports of plastic packaging and other types of waste.

Council Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil said New Zealand previously sent most of its recycling to China, although Marlborough has been an exception. For many years we have exported cardboard and plastics to Indonesia, paper and glass to Auckland and metal to scrapyards in Blenheim and Christchurch.

“However with the quality

acceptance rules recently tightened

by China, we are now seeing other countries reviewing their collection and processing operations.

“Commodity pricing for recycling materials is influenced by supply and demand. At present there is an oversupply and falling demand globally, causing the value of materials to drop.

“We work hard to maintain the high quality of product we send for export; at the end of April 2018 the Marlborough Resource Centre processed 4,692 tonnes of material.

To ensure our good reputation remains intact, we must all do our bit to help - that means making sure our recycling is clean and washed with no rubbish mixed in with it,” Alec says.

Request for Tender

- Blenheim Open Space Maintenance Services 18-009 Marlborough District Council invites tenders for the above contract.

The contract involves the maintenance of open space sites such as reserves and sportsfields in both urban and rural areas in and around the vicinity of Blenheim township.

Tenders close at 4pm on Friday 29 June 2018.

Tender documents can be obtained

from the Marlborough District Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ your-council/tenders/tender-list.

All enquiries should be directed to: Robert Hutchinson Marlborough District Council PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 email: Robert.hutchinson@ marlborough.govt.nz

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Organisers are ticking off their to-do list as they prepare for the official opening of the Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Matauranga.

Make sure you note Friday 8 June in your calendar and come along to the celebrations. The official opening ceremony is at 10.30am and a library ‘open afternoon’ with a celebration cake and activities starts at 1.00pm.

Mayor John Leggett will be joined by special guests to cut the ribbon and officially open the new library and service centre, which is more than twice the size of the former library.

The new facility provides a variety of spaces to suit the myriad of uses for a modern building, including community meeting spaces, smaller meeting rooms, intimate study nooks, window seats, a children’s collection area, access to local information and services, study spaces and desks, and staff facilities.

The design of the building’s interior draws on local history and legends important to Picton / Waitohi iwi Te Atiawa such as the location of the original Waitohi kaianga/pa, Kupe’s journey from Hawaiki

and the chase of the whekenui (octopus), and the importance of wai (water).

Although the Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Matauranga has been in use since December 2017, the official opening celebration will mark the completion of the project, now that the finishing touches such as landscaping are complete.

Celebrating 20 years of the customer service centre Next month marks the 20th anniversary of Council’s Customer Service Centre.

The team of 14 are the friendly voices at the other end of the phone who answer calls, respond to email enquiries and assist when you call into Council.

Customer Services Manager Janet Boyce says her team is kept busy - on average they receive 400 calls a day from the public.

“In order to provide customers with relevant and helpful information, our customer service officers must have a good knowledge on all of Council’s

business. They are trained to answer a wide variety of enquiries.”

“We have an excellent team and although technology has evolved quickly over the last 20 years, the standard of service has remained constant.

“We’re looking forward to a little celebration next month,” Janet says.

Council’s phone – 03 520 7400 – is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are responded to, either by action or by a telephone reply, depending on the circumstances.

Positive Ageing - Are you prepared for an earthquake?

We know older people and those with a disability can feel very vulnerable in an earthquake. Everyone needs some kind of personal support network family, friends or neighbours - so that someone will check on you as soon as possible.

Make sure your friend or family member has a spare key, knows where your emergency supplies are and is aware of your medication, special equipment or other life support needs.

If mobility is an issue, keep important equipment in a convenient place so you can find it quickly and easily. Consider whether you need extra mobility aids (e.g. a cane, crutches, walkers, a wheelchair) as a back-up.

Thinking ahead • Make sure your favourite sitting spot inside the home is also a safe spot where nothing will fall on you in a shake - no shelves above your head or cupboards that could topple on to you

• If you have a caregiver, make sure you, or your family, know what arrangements they have in place for an emergency • Have a plan to try and contact one friend or relative out of the district so that others know how they can check on you • Establish where you would go to be reunited with family or friends after a major quake If there’s a big shake • If you are in bed, stay there - cover your head • If you are sitting in a chair or standing, hold on to something secure - but don’t try and move too far • If you are in a wheelchair, stay in it and go into a doorway. Put the brakes on and cover your head and neck with your hands • Be prepared for aftershocks • Listen to your radio for Civil Defence instructions and advice

Community News The Community Information Database is an up-to-date listing of community groups and organisations in Marlborough.

Information and a link to the database can be found at www.marlborough.govt.nz under the Our Community section.

It has a wide range of clubs and groups, representing the extent of our community including art, culture, sport, recreation, heritage, schools, health, welfare and many others.

This tool allows you to find information about these groups and how to contact them.

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama Road and Foster Street.

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

A new Seddon water treatment plant is under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

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The Sun Petrol prices With various and multiple offers to buy, shop pumps, sales and loyalty schemes.

Surely cutting out and saving all advertising, the inter business, card admin promo costs, account reconciliation, bulk and business customer staff buying privileges, the actual reality is, petrol could be lowered over 60 cents/litre at least to everyone.

Certainly am... cheesed off Public transport... not in Marlborough... the costs and to have an hourly service would not be profitable.

Horse and cart might work or car pool.

Petrol companies profits could stay in our country.

Use on the roads and educate, just thinking.

Come on people lets get real.

If the government lower tax on petrol the fuel companies will just keep increasing the retail price.

TEMPO Just got home from TEMPO what amazing talent we have from the young children.

The show ended with the talented Panoho family.

Railway Station mess Certainly agree about the railway station being a mess.

I go there quite a bit and see for myself.

It also needs to be Smoke Free.

Nothing worse then someone sitting there smoking around people.

I was sitting on a separate area from a smoker 2 wks ago and still wore it.

New Bridge needed After all the rain in this last week, makes one wonder if a bypass is going to be any good.

If Blenheim was to have a major flood, is that going to flood the highway?

Take what it’s like between Picton and Blenheim when it pours !

Better sense, build a new bridge.

Much safer.

Safety first.

Great food JJ’s food truck, after being at Feast Marlborough and standing in a line waiting for 40 minutes we decided to leave.

As we walked back to our car we stumbled across this wee gem in the Briscoes car park.

The food was fresh tasted amazing, was fast service and the lady’s were lovely.

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Weather station Why are ratepayer funds being spent on a new weather station in Picton when there has been an excellent, privately owned one already there, and has been for some time.

See it at www.pictonweather.nz.

Something fishy going on... ...in the best way possible.

If u want helpful and friendly advise on the taste and texture of your fish purchase ask David at Guytons in Grove Rd. He knows his stuff.

He is a real asset 2 the business.

I admire great service.

Thanku David.

Great service, great coffee Thanks for the great coffee that I receive everytime at CPR. The friendly and lovely smiling blonde employee that works there so nice to get great coffee and service with a smile! good on ya CPR.

Re Mystery Stones I must agree with last week’s txt.

My grandson 3 found one on Picton Shelly beach.

He now has it in pride of place in his room in Paraparaumu.

What a lovely thing to do and what joy.

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Fishing for kids What you guys do providing a free fishing day every weekend when you can for the kids is amazing.

Keep up the great work.

Hope you get sponsorship to keep group going for the kids.

Well done guys.

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

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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.

Thank you Thank you to those who went to the aid of my Mum, Dorothy Baxter, who tripped and fell outside the Clubs of Marlborough on Thursday, May 3.

Special thanks to Annette, Gareth and the ambulance and hospital staff.

Plastic bag free Well done Redwoodtown Countdown for taking the initiative going plastic bag free.

Love your staff, love your store.

Keep up the great work you all do such a fantastic job.

I find it fascinating, Countdown say they are not using plastic bags any longer.

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Jack Bugle r (right) thanked Principal of Marlborough Boys’ College Wayne Hegarty at assembly recently.Jack was one of the students at the college to be sponsored by them to take part in the Special Olympics last November.

Wellington-based commissioner a bad move, says Stuart Smith

By Bill McElhinney Ministry for Social Development regional commissioner Janine Dowding has been appointed as the new Tasman District Council chief executive.

“Janine Dowding has played a critical role as regional commissioner over the past decade in supporting our region’s social development,” Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says.

“The government’s decision not to replace her, but instead add the job to the work of the current Wellington regional commissioner is a slap in the face for our region.

“Janine has played a key role in supporting former refugees into horticultural employment and helping address issues like domestic violence. It is insulting for Marlborough, Nelson and West Coast to now be treated as an adjunct to Wellington,” Stuart says.

The Ministry of Social Development has announced that the new regional com-

Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith.

missioner will be Louise Waaka, the current Wellington Commissioner, who will now cover the existing Wellington area as well as Marlborough, Nelson and West Coast.

“The idea that a Wellington based commissioner can be on top of the important social and development issues across our diverse regions is naïve and to the detriment of

our region,” Stuart says.

“The Ministry of Social Development is the largest government agency, spending over $400 million a year in benefit support, assisting access to employment and dozens of social services.

“The loss of a locally based regional commissioner will undermine the co-ordination of social services and result in a less responsive service for our region “My concern is shared by other mayors and MPs across the affected regions.

“I have asked questions in Parliament and have written jointly with Nelson MP Nick Smith and National’s West Coast-Tasman based List MP Maureen Pugh.

“We need to fight this decision or we will see the government withdrawing more services from our region,” Stuart says.

“Our objective is to see Janine’s position replaced with a full time, locally based regional commissioner.”

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of the year Friday 29th June

Entries Now Open We invite all brides married or residing in Marlborough between 29th September 2017 and 18th June 2018 to enter the Bride of the Year Show held at the ASB Theatre.

Application forms are available at the Sun Newspaper and the ASB Theatre. All enquiries please email bblbrideoftheyear@gmail.com Entries close 20th June 2018 Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Marlborough Group NZ Riding for the Disabled and Child Cancer Foundation.

Bride of the Year Blenheim

Ends Sunday 27 May 2018

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The Sun

Friday May 25, 2018

Rebranding 45 years on!

CONGRATULATIONS MARLBOROUGH PANEL & PAINT! • Vehicle Disposal • Vehicle Transfers • Accident and Breakdown Recovery

Vanessa, Marc, Jack and Logan Flood when they purchased the business in 2008.

Willie Smith

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Pleased to support Marlborough Panel and Paint ELITE BRANDS, ELITE PRICES, ELITE SERVICE

Phone: 578 5859 www.elitetyres.co.nz • 41B GROVE ROAD MON - FRI 8AM - 5.30PM • SAT UNTIL 1.00PM

Vanessa, Marc, Jack and Logan Flood today.

New name, same great service A Blenheim panel and paint business that has been around for 45 years, is about to move into an exciting new phase.

Maher and Moseley Panelbeaters has been rebranded to Marlborough Panel & Paint, and although it has a new name, the same great service remains.

Owner Marc Flood’s link to the business goes back several years when he began his apprenticeship as an apprentice panel beater in 1996 with Mike and Kevin.

“Working for so long with Mike and Kevin gave Vanessa and I a great appreciation and understanding of how to run a successful business, and we know that without their support and knowledge we wouldn’t have been able to achieve the goals we set for ourselves,” Marc says.

He completed his training and worked up through the ranks before he and wife Vanessa decided to purchase it in 2008.

In all his time involved with the business Marc has seen many changes in the industry over the years, many of which have resulted

in the growth and success of Marlborough Panel & Paint.

Marlborough Panel & Paint has earned itself the status of being the gold shop for IAG in Marlborough, and is aligned with all insurance companies.

Marc and his team are regularly up-skilling to keep up to date with all modern repair practices.

“One thing that doesn’t change however, is the high level of service and workmanship that we provide to our customers.”

The insurance work, which comes from some of the country’s leading insurance companies also keeps the team busy, with everything from campervans through to the latest model vehicles.

In addition to the panel beating, Marc and

LIFT N SHIFT Marlborough Ltd Proud to support

Marlborough Panel and Paint For your lifting & shifting needs we have a crane available to lift in close 12000kg & 500kg @ 26m.

Our entire team are committed to supporting and guiding our customers towards the best possible solutions.

Marlborough Panel and Paint

will have it looking like new

Containers • Vehicle Recovery • Wood/Steel Frames • Site Offices • Sleep Outs • Household Effects • Spa Pools • Boats • Motors • Nets • Machinery • Concrete Pipes • Panels • Dairy & Wine vats Contact your local Renwick owner/operator for all your lifting and shifting enquiries and container hire and sales.

“By locals, for locals” Proud to support Marlborough Panel and Paint 128 High Street, Blenheim Phone 03 578 1159 www.petermarkfloorpride.co.nz

We have a hiab truck with a winch set-up, that allows us to operate like a crane.

5-7 Nelson Street, Blenheim Telephone: 03 578 5359 Email: sales@mckendryford.co.nz

Warren Oliver 021 2844891 liftnshiftmarlborough@gmail.com www.liftnshiftmarlborough.com

Vanessa are in partnership with Tony and Michelle Catterick’s paintshop, Spectrum 2000 Auto Refinishers, which is located next door.

“With how the industry has changed over the years and the advancements in technology, there’s not a lot we don’t do,” Marc says.

“One thing that doesn’t change however, is the high level of service and workmanship that we provide to our customers.

“We have an amazing team of six panel beaters, four painters, one estimator, an office manager and we have now recruited our oldest son after school to help out on the floor… and hot on his heels is his younger brother. They both love the motor trade.

“We work hard to get your vehicle back on the road as quickly and safely as we can, so with our team and the services of Spectrum 2000, we achieve high quality results,” Marc says.

“Even though the name and colour may have changed you will still see the same friendly faces.”

Proudly supporting the rebranding of Marlborough Panel and Paint Cuddons is your heating and cooling specialists CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AIR CONDITIONING SALES SALES@CUDDON.CO.NZ 03 578 4299 • WWW.CUDDON.CO.NZ

ENGINEERING INNOVATION

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Friday May 25, 2018

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Same great service Proud to be working alongside Marlborough Panel and Paint Trusted car painters in Marlborough for 18 years

Email admin@panelpaint.co.nz Phone 035784192 29 Stuart St, Blenheim Marlborough Panel and Pain in the same great location on Stuart Street.

Complete crash repairs Marlborough Panel & Paint has a strong tradition of providing quality vehicle repairs and painting services.

Damage to your vehicle could keep you off the road for some time and compromise your safety. This is where the friendly team at Marlborough Panel & Paint can help.

Our fully qualified technicians offer a range of services from the smallest panel

repair through to major collision damage. In addition we offer • Automotive Spray Painting • Plastic Welding • Mig welding • Chassis straightening • Complete rust repairs • All makes & models (new and used) • All qualified & certified tradespeople

• Latest quality equipment & repair methods From Boats, Tractors, Trucks, Cabinets, Bikes, Fridges, Marlborough Panel & Paint will take on any challenge with no job too big or too small Call us today or come on in and talk to our friendly team for a no obligation free quote.

Supporting our community Marc and Vanessa Flood are grateful to the community for its support over the years, and in return they provide sponsorship to a variety of clubs and charitable organisations.

ROB FLOOD painter & decorator

Proud to support Marlborough Panel and Paint • Residential & Commercial • Roofs • Interior & Exterior

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Some of them include the Marlborough Dog Trials, the Marlborough Football rep team, Junior Harlequins rugby and motor racing.

They also supported last year’s Fight for

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Friday May 25, 2018

The Sun

Pre-loved the joy of 2nd hand

Breathe new life into preloved items Preloved shopping - who doesn’t love it?

There’s a preconception that preloved (secondhand) shopping is for those on tight budgets, when in fact it’s something that’s enjoyed by people of all walks of life.

Clothes, furniture, home decor... you name it and you will find it!

And at a great price too!

There’s often a hidden bonus to your preloved shopping too - you could be supporting a Marlborough charity.

The best way to approach preloved shopping is to look at it as a treasure hunt. Go with an open mind and look at things with a creative eye.

What could you repurpose? How could you paint homewares to fit in

with your decor? How can you alter clothes to look new and different?

Here are some great benefits of preloved shopping.

Environmental benefits - Give an item a new lease of life rather than it being sent off to the landfill.

Often items still have years left in them for you to enjoy.

Unique: Anything can be recreated with a little imagination and creativity. Change the buttons on a blouse, shorten a dress, add lace, add or take off sleeves, use embroidery to add detail and colour, embellish plain shoes and even turn old jeans into trendy cut-offs with with frayed edges.

Upcycle: There’s a growing trend in recent years to refurbish the ex-

isting furniture and accessories in your home. This is where upcycling is so useful. Painting furniture would not only change its overall feel and character, but would also help hide any imperfections that often accompany older furniture If you were wanting to change your décor but don’t have the budget to purchase a new houselot, then change the colour of furniture by repainting it. There are local companies that specialise in commissioned pieces so you could also take furniture to them and have them do it for you.

This could also include new upholstery on old chairs to add a pop of colour and breathe new life in them.

Preloved clothing can be redesigned into beautiful, one-off outfits.

Treasure trove at the Re-use Shop

Looking to do some painting on Queen's Birthday weekend? Visit the Reuse Shop in Blenheim.

Marlborough District Council’s “Re-use Shop” is located on the Wither Road Extension at the western end of Wither Road.

The facility is an integral part of the Marlborough Resource Recovery Centre, which is Council’s hub of recycling activity.

There are still far too many resources being lost to the landfill, the Re-use Shop provides another option.

The Re-use Shop is run by the Council waste management and minimisation contractor Metallic Sweeping Ltd, who provide the kerbside collection service in Blenheim and Picton and operates the Resource Recovery Centre and all

of Marlborough’s transfer stations.

What’s welcome at the Re-use Shop?

The shop stocks a range of household goods, furniture, building materials, toys, bikes, books, etc.

When you arrive at the shop a staff member will assess the materials you are looking to drop off. The shop is only looking for items that can be realistically resold. Items deemed as acceptable by the shop staff can be dropped off without charge.

Fundraising Are you raising funds for a project that will benefit the community or for that next school trip? The community BBQ at the Re-use Shop is available for fundraising.

p o h S e s U e R e Th , Just don't Bin it!

At Pru & Co we upcycle bespoke pieces of furniture to make the imperfections pop!

We like to use and celebrate local and national products where we can, offer advice for your own pieces or commission the work ourselves.

We are located at 25a Grove Road, Blenheim Phone 035789688 www.pruandco.co.nz Find us on Facebook and Instagram Look for the stripy Van round town too

St John Community Shop

Buy it or Bring it

Ranging from,

Donations of good quality items always appreciated

Household Goods Clothing Furniture

All funds raised stay within Marlborough

Find us at the Resource Recovery Centre, Wither Road Extension

Van pickup and delivery available

Recycled House parts Recycled Building Supplies

Open til 5pm, Monday to Friday Open til 4pm, Saturday and Sunday

Contact 5787917 or check out our Facebook page

The Sun

5 minutes with:

Friday May 25, 2018

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Dave Oliver

Q A Q A Q A

My ideal day is spent...

Helping people less fortunate than myself, pottering in our garden and/or the Menz Shed, kayaking, cycling or walking, and playing with my grandkids.

One of my best holidays was...

Taking my son, then 16, on a participation camping, wildlife safari to East Africa. We travelled by truck, camped at national parks and lake areas.

One thing on my bucket list is...

To visit England and Canada and meet some family relations I have never met.

Q A Q A Q A

Chairman Menz Shed Blenheim Inc If I could, I would...

Close all the prisons and introduce establishments where humanity and positive life skills are taught.

What’s your favourite meal?

Anything my wife dishes up, she is such a great cook.

My guilty TV pleasure is ...

Murder mysteries and sport.

Q A Q A Q A

My parents used to say...

“Never join the Army.” But I did.

The keys to happiness are...

A happy family with lots of laughs and cuddles, and also sharing and caring with other positive people.

Who would you love to share a meal with and why?

My grandkids, they are so messy and carefree.

gardening

this week with Wally Richards

Container plants going into winter Winter can be a hard time for container plants, both indoors and outdoors.

Indoors the amount of natural light is reducing daily, so most tend to hibernate. This means that they do not require much moisture and over watering can be fatal.

The key is to give little drinks only to just slightly moisten up the growing medium.

Heating, heat exchangers and woodburners dry out the atmosphere inside the room, which can damage the foliage of ferns and palms and some other indoor plants.

So the growing medium needs to be kept a little on the dry side but the air around the plant a bit on the humid side. Misting the foliage regularly would help.

The old double pot method is another solution: you place the container into a slightly larger

container but with a couple of spacers (blocks) at the bottom of the larger container.

Now place a bit of wet sphagnum moss in the bottom of the larger pot between the spacers.

Place the plant’s pot inside the larger pot sitting on the spacers and then stuff some damp sphagnum moss between the two pots.

Water will keep the sphagnum moist and through capillarity action may also moisten the plant’s growing medium. The sphagnum between the pots will keep a nice level of humidity around the foliage through evaporation.

If this is too much trouble then get some water beads and once swollen up with water place them on top of the mix. Lightly water them every few days.

Small leaf indoor plants, like maidenhair ferns, and flowering plants such as cyclamen, should

be placed in front of a good light window so they get ample light.

Once a week turn the plant 180 degrees to keep growth even.

Cyclamen, by the way, are best sitting on a window sill where they will not suffer from a heated room and have plenty of light to maintain flowering.

Now outdoor plants: in winter; if in the open these plants will be rained on and if the drainage is not excellent, then root rot can happen.

Pots sitting on the ground or in a saucer will not allow water to escape.

You can overcome this problem by removing any saucers and lifting the containers off the ground so there is an air flow under the pot.

An alternative is to drill about four small holes in the sides of the container about 2cm up from the base. Side drainage holes will

If outdoor plants are rained on in the winter and drainage is not excellent, then root rot can happen.

weep water out, allowing the mix to dry out quicker.

Rain brings nitrogen out of the air and that is why plants get a growth boost after rain.

If you have a container plant that has the umbrella effect, then most of the rain will be shed outside of the pot.

This means even though it is raining the mix may be getting very little water and may need watering after the raining.

There are two types of plants that

can be grown outdoors in containers, annuals and perennials.

Perennials go on for years and after a year or two will become pot bound. Every one to three years they need to be lifted out and laid on the ground so you can saw off the bottom third of roots.

Then place fresh compost into the bottom of the container before putting the plant back into the container.

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Friday May 25, 2018

The Sun

what’s on in marlborough

Friday 25

Blenheim Country Music Club: Club Day, $3 with afternoon tea provided.

2-5pm, all welcome. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

Hospice Golf: 18 Hole Ladies Foursomes, with fantastic prizes on offer.

10am start, $10. Blenheim Golf Club, Pollard Park.

Marlborough Gliding Club: Sunday’s 10am onwards (weather permitting). Everyone welcome, instructor’s available. Omaka Airfield, Aerodrome Road.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride over the hill to Happy Valley Café at Hira for lunch.

11am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street.

Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own.

Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Monthly Book Sale: With something for everyone. From adult fiction, non-fiction and large print titles through to magazines and children’s books. Today, Saturday and Sunday. Open library hours.

Sister City Exchange Quiz Night: Don’t miss this fun filled evening. A fundraiser event for four Marlborough youth, who have been chosen to represent our province for the Sister City Exchange to Otari and Tendo in Japan this July. 7-10pm, $20 per person. Woodbourne Tavern, 80 High Street, Renwick.

The Gallery Havelock: Rebekah Codlin new artwork “Human” on exhibit. Rebekah works in oil on canvas, graphite and watercolour to produce contemporary realist portraiture. On until June 8, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘The Cutting Edge’. This is woodcut with edge and edginess, the earliest form of printmaking in the hands of two masterful exponents, Barry Cleavin and Josh Bashford. On until June 3. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Golf Club: Half price green-fees after 4pm every day. 74 Paynters Road.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Museum: Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Saturday 26 Latin Party: Dance the night away, to the hot sizzling rhythms of Latin American. An evening celebrating the best in Latin dancing & music.

Door entry is $5 with BYO drinks.

8pm, everyone welcome. Harlequins Rugby Club, Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Street.

Hopetoun Brown And The Genius Of Finn Scholes: With blues, soul, funk, jazz, Americana, and stomp plus a pervading sense of fun, don’t miss Hopetoun Brown and Finn Scholes.

Linda Grace, Penny Dawson and Anne Goodyer outside First National Picton which shows off the prizes for the Pink Ribbon Breakfast this Sunday.

7.30pm. Tickets $20 available at Take Note Picton and Alyssums Blenheim.

Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: 2018 Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards. On until June 10.

Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘Arbitrary Dreams’ a solo exhibition of paintings by Meredith Marsone and ‘Folio Marlborough Youth Art 2018’ On until June 17.

Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

Sunday 27 Picton Pink Ribbon Breakfast: Sunday May 27. 10.30am- 2pm. Endeavour Park Pavillion, Picton. Wear your best pink. Booking/ticket required.

Tickets can be purchased by phoning Linda Grace and Penny Dawson at 03 573 7654.

Instagram For Artists Workshop With Meredith Marsone: Learn how to build your audience and reputation with this one hour workshop.

Meredith will share her experience and knowledge of how you can leverage this social media platform to launch your art career. 10-11am, $20.

Millennium Public Art Gallery Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street.

Archaeology Of D’Urville Island with Logan Coote: An informative archaeology history and geology talk about D’Urville Island with Logan Coote. All welcome, gold coin donation. 2-3pm, Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

St Andrews Concert: Featuring pianist Marsha Stringer and Lissa Cowie on cello, soprano’s Lois Johnston and Olivia Sheat and Ovation the Marlborough Girl’s College Choir.24pm, Tickets $10 available at the door, children are free. St Andrews Church, 5 Henry Street.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays.

Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf: Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Road.

Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

Kapa haka: Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm. All welcome.

Upcoming Events The Renwick Winter Film Festival: A showcase of documentary films celebrating ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Thursday May 31. “Lions OF Blenheim” and “A Test Of Faith”. 7pm start, just $10 including supper. Renwick Church Hall, 54 High Street, Renwick.

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The Sun situations vacant

Cleaner required

Cleaner required for 4 hours per week 6am – 10am Monday mornings.

Must be able to complete tasks unsupervised and have a high standard of work.

Please email admin@blenheimbaptist.org.nz with your CV and references.

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 situations vacant

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 8 June 1.00pm – 3.00pm Marlborough Community Centre 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim To register interest or for more information phone 578 4272 or email marlborough@cab.org.nz

situations vacant

Peter Ray Homes is one of Marlborough’s more productive housing companies.

We undertake a range of residential building contracts on flat and hill sites offering a different scenic view and style of build every day.

Key role requirements: - Meet and maintain health and safety objectives - Liaise with clients as required - Ensure our high standards of construction finish are met - Maintain records through relevant IT programs - Attend frequent management update meetings - Manage and maintain relationships with all site tradespeople - Willingness to undertake minor handyman jobs

Handy man for small jobs, heat pump service, free quotes, Cip 0284052863

We have an exciting opportunity for someone that enjoys administration and working with numbers but also thrives on providing great face-to-face customer service. With our domestic sales continuing to grow, Taylor Pass Honey Co is now looking to appoint a full-time Retail Administrator to support our office and retail store.

Key responsibilities include:

• Invoicing and packing domestic honey orders • Overseeing monthly stocktakes for our onsite honey shop • Setting up new items in our accounting and POS software • Sole charge responsibility of the retail store for a minimum of three hours/day • Assisting with tour groups and conducting honey tastings • Picking up catering, town runs, daily lock-up, cleaning the very important coffee machine and other support services to ensure the smooth running of the office and shop

Send applications to: careers@taylorpasshoney.co.nz Applications close: 31 May 2018

Field Administration Assistant

We are seeking an Administration Assistant for our field department based at 829 Taylor Pass Road. The successful applicant will be well organised, meticulous and have the ability to get on with a wide variety of people. Your sense of humour and easy going nature will enable you to fit perfectly into this team. As this department is growing you will need to be flexible, forward thinking and above all be an excellent problem solver.

Key responsibilities include:

• Data inputting and managing a large database • Liaising with staff and external customers • Manage stock supplies • Taking ownership of key company processes

Send applications to: jobs@taylorpasshoney.co.nz Applications close: 7 June 2018

www.taylorpasshoney.co.nz

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We have two new permanent roles available for reliable and friendly cleaners: Housekeeper to assist with the cleaning of the Duncannon accommodation. Permanent Part-time, hours negotiable between 27-32 per week.

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Office Cleaner to help keep our new Hortus Office clean and tidy. Hours negotiable between 8-10 hours per week.

For more information, or to apply please contact Lucy on 578-4681, 021 358668 or email lucy@hortus.co.nz

public notice

GIS Technician Payroll and Accounts

We offer - A friendly work environment - Competitive salary (negotiable on experience) - Ongoing training and development - Vehicle, mobile phone, computer

As a progressive electricity distribution business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region we have an opening for an Overhead Line We are a progressive electricity distribution business Designer in our Alfred Street office. providing high quality services to the Marlborough

If you think this is the job for you Please apply to Donna Lee donna@peterrayhomes.co.nz Applications close 31 May 2018.

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Site/Project Manager

We are seeking to appoint a Site/Project Manager with: - Hands-on experience in construction - LBP registered - preferable - Organised and able to work to deadlines - The ability to manage and maintain building sites throughout Marlborough Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

Friday May 25, 2018

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No bolters for ABs

Apparently gone are the days of the great All Black bolter.

Perhaps it’s a sign of the times that the All Blacks first squad of 2018 was as predictable as a Blues defeat.

Whether that’s good or bad, is always subjective but when potential new selections are mooted prior to the announcement and then proven to be accurate, it does kill the emotion of the event.

Still, there are key talking points to come from this squad to face France in June.

Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock could not be ignored as the obvious choice of captain.

Even with vice captain Sam Cane in the squad, the rugged Cantab was a popular choice.

Steve Hansen and his wise men of selectors have gone with just two hookers.

With Dane Coles out, they continued with Codie Taylor and the skittish Nathan Harris and avoided naming a third.

Jordan Taufua gets rewarded for three seasons of knocking on the selection door.

While his place looks to have come at the expense of the reliable Matt Todd, it appears Taufua could be groomed as the next

enforcer of the All Blacks loose forwards, much like Jerome Kaino was during his tenure.

With the overseas departure of Tawera Kerr-Barlow, selectors have picked fellow Waikato scrum half Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi.

That’s largely the only surprise in the backline with perhaps one Canes back Ben Lam a touch unlucky to miss selection given his Super Rugby form.

But there in lies the evolution of selection.

No longer does one stellar Super Rugby campaign make you an All Black that year.

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Hansen, like Graham Henry before him, has his trusted players, regardless of form.

It’s now, more than ever, about fitting into the All Black environment and less about stellar on field performance.

To be an All Black requires longevity and solid, reliable performance.

If you’re flaky, then you’re out or not even let in at all.

Hard to argue with that logical given the decade ranked No 1 on the planet and back-to-back World Championships.

Here’s to more success, it’s what we expect and demand after all.

Time for Toni to take a break

By Peter Jones, Sport Tasman Toni Robinson never dreamt that a decision, made 14 years ago, to support her daughter’s junior touch team would lead to both of them wearing the silver fern.

When the Marlborough motherof-two offered to help eight-yearold daughter Courtney get into a new sport in 2004 she would have laughed out of the park anyone who suggested she would represent New Zealand on three occasions and still be involved 14 years later.

But that is exactly what happened. Toni managed the NZ under-15 mixed team in 2012, the under-17 mixed national reps a year later and the NZ under-21 men’s team in 2015.

Courtney was a member of both the mixed teams, a personal family highlight, but Toni recalls the U21 men’s test series as a special moment.

“I loved doing the children’s stuff, but when I was manager for the under-21 men we played three tests against Australia and we got to go on and stand with the team doing the national anthem, that was pretty special.”

Toni honed her management skills with Courtney’s junior rep team and the Witherlea school side, before being “thrown in

Toni Robinson, pictured at work in a Blenheim hairdressing salon, has relished her lengthy management role in the growing sport of touch. Photo: Peter Jones

the deep end” as secretary, then president of Marlborough Touch.

She stood down as president in 2015, being replaced by brother Garrie Armstrong, then Ngaire Lawson who took over the presidency in 2017, but has continued

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to be involved until announcing this year that she would be taking a well-earned break.

“I’ve made friends throughout the country. It’s been great seeing the various kids progress, players like TC Campbell, helping him to

get up the ladder” Toni says.

“There’s a lot of players around the country like him and you see them at tournaments now and they are either coaching or still playing … they run over and give you a hug … that’s what makes it so special.

“It’s like a massive family – all the team end up calling you Mamma T.” She feels touch has a place in the national sporting scene, especially now some mainstream sports are recognising its value.

“Rugby is starting to take us on board … seeing the benefits touch players bring, going into sevens especially. The NRL in Australia are beginning to use touch as an opening game for their premiership games. Most of the NZ women’s sevens team are former touch players.”

Although she has decided to step back due to family considerations, including a new grandson, Toni has certainly not ruled out a return to touch management.

“I’m going up to Auckland to support the Marlborough Boys’ College team at nationals in December … I still do contemplate [getting back into the scene] but I’m keen to have a break.”

Smack Fitness Boxing Club has opened in its Main Street building.

It’s located at apartment 3 opposite from Hunting & Fishing Marlborough.

Owner and trainer Mike Newton says classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7pm, Wednesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

Kids classes run Tuesdays 4-4.45pm.

Ice skating in Picton Picton Smart and Connected is bringing a portable ice rink to London Quay, Picton from June 8-11.

It will open Friday, June 8 from 128pm, Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 10am - 6pm and Monday 3pm - 4pm.

Beginners welcome and the cost is $2 per person.

Group lessons are available or if you want to book a school group or a party contact Nicci Neilson at info@ pictonsmartandconnected.co.nz Proceeds are going to support the Queen Charlotte College 2018 Japan trip.

Rowing Regatta For the first time the Picton Rowing Club is hosting the South Island Masters Rowing Regatta.

This event runs June 2-4 with 61 races, 400 medals and a prize giving dinner and dance at Port Marlborough Pavilion.

Dance fun tomorrow night With the weather getting colder outside, Salsa Groove Marlborough invites you to warm up on the dance floor at a fun filled event tomorrow evening at the Harlequins Rugby Club, Lansdowne Park from 8pm.

It will be a fun filled night celebrating the best in Latin dancing & music including Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Zouk, KIZOMBA, Rueda and Cha Cha. Door entry is $5, BYO drinks and glasses.

All ages welcome.

Mt Vernon Grand Traverse The Mt Vernon Grand Traverse will be taking place on Sunday, June 10 and organisers encourage everyone to dust off their sports shoes and mark it on the calendar.

The event is being run for all ages by the Marlborough Harriers Club and starts and finishes at the Redwood gateway carpark.

Registration is from 9am.

Taniwha ahead in league action Victory Phoenix hosted Wairau Taniwha in rugby league action at Lower Ngawhatu on Saturday.

In a tight first half, Simon Duncan opened the scoring for the Taniwha, which he duly converted. With time also up in the first half, the Taniwha extended the lead to 10-0 with a sweeping movement that started from inside

their own 20 metre line and was finished off by Fetu Ieremia.

The second half started with an error by the Taniwha from the kick off. From the first set of six following the goal line drop out, Victory scored down the left hand side to narrow the gap to one converted try.

The Taniwha dominated the

next stage of play but knew that 10 points weren’t going to be enough to win the game.

Tana Pouniu crashed over from dummy half against a tiring defence.

The 12 point margin was short lived as Fabyan Noonan scored off a set play which created the space for him to out sprint the

defence and score under the posts for Victory to bring the margin back to six points.

Simon Duncan maintained the lead by potting a field goal.

With around five minutes to go Victory were on attack, but a loose pass was intercepted by Taniwha winger Phil Roberts who raced over 70 metres to score a

converted try and clinch the game for the Taniwha.

Simon Duncan got his second dropped goal of the half to make the final score 24-10 to the Taniwha.

On Saturday the Wairau Taniwha host the Motueka Tigers out at Oliver park, Blenheim. Kick off is at 2:30pm.

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