The Blenheim Sun 3 August 2018 issue

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Blenheim Marlborough

August 3, 2018

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By Celeste Alexander Blenheim woman Shaloe Lammas was just six months old when she attended her first speedway meeting, and now in her 20’s she is the newly elected president of Eastern States Speedway.

“I think I’m the youngest too,” she says.

Shaloe takes over from Stuart Coutts and it is the first time in 11 years that a female has been the club president since Wendy Coutts who served 2003-2007.

Continued on page 2 Newly elected Eastern States Speedway president Shaloe Lammas.

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Continued from page 1 Shaloe’s parents first introduced her to speedway when they were part of the pit crew for former stock car driver Brian Stanton.

“I pretty much grew up in the pits and as I got older I used to travel with the Titans stock car team.

“I went on to volunteer at the track and when mum ran for committee in the 2009/2010 season, I joined the committee as secretary. A year after that mum and I job shared secretary and treasurer,” she says.

Shaloe went on to start her own family and as per tradition, her daughter Madie was six months old when she went to her first race meeting, and later her son Cooper was 10 days old for his first.

In 2017 Shaloe rejoined the committee as secretary, but when part way through the season the club’s vice-president

stood down, she was promoted to that position.

“It was a role I wasn’t expecting but I had the support and guidance of Stu which really helped me to prepare for this role. I also have the fantastic support of the committee, including vice president Vikki Lutherus and my mum Michelle Way,” Going forward into the 2018/2019 season Shaloe says the committee will look to move the club more into the public eye, hold even more events and “work as a team to build even bigger meetings”.

“We are now bidding for Speedway New Zealand (SNZ) champs and we have now got the production grand prix this coming season, plus we’ve been approached to host the 2019/2020 South Island Modifieds which we haven’t had in a long time, so that’s something we will be working on.

Shaloe Lammas with her children Cooper and Madie.

“We are also looking at holding one novelty championship per meeting, which could be the likes of off-roading trucks, rally cars and motocross.

“Until then though, I’d really like to thank Stu for his mentor-

ing last season and everything he has done for the club, and to everyone who works so hard behind the scenes to make this club a success,” she says.

The 2018/2019 season start date is October 27.

Snip and chip for $30

By Celeste Alexander If you have a Community Services card and a cat that needs desexing, then you are in luck because there’s a ‘Snip & Chip Desexing’ campaign on offer thanks to the collaboration between SPCA Marlborough and Springlands Veterinary Centre.

This is the second time this year that this scheme has been available to cat owners, which enables them to only pay $30 for the desexing and microchipping. This is a considerable saving considering the cost can be upwards of $200.

This is made possible thanks to a recent fundraising event held at Arbour Restaurant and a generous donation made

by Doctor Nigel Nesbit of Springlands Veterinary Centre.

The first of this scheme was offered earlier in the year where 70 cats received their ‘snip and chip’ which was well

received among cat owners.

Now, in this second scheme there are still 24 places left and cat owners are urged to book in as soon as possible and take advantage of this great price.

“Often for people it’s the cost and transporting of their cats that make it difficult for them to desex their cats, so with this scheme it’s only $30 for both male and female cats, and we also have loan cages people can use,” vet nurse Tash Luxton says.

Tash adds that there have already been some females in early pregnancies coming through which means now is a good time to get on to it.

To be eligible for the scheme, cats must be owned, over 1kg in weight and people need to present their Community Services card, identification and proof of address when making a booking.

Springlands Veterinary Centre vet nurse Tash Luxton with four month old Dusky, a feral kitten found at the Taylor Dam area that she fostered and is now available for adoption.

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Latch on today The ‘Big Latch On’ event is being held today at the Taylor Restaurant, Clubs of Marlborough.

Registration is from 10am and the Latch On is at 10.30am. Children of all ages are welcome.

Prenzel distillery sold

This drawing from Opus consultants shows how the northern entrance to the new bridge might look. The old bridge, at the left, will be retained.

New bridge starts soon

By Bill McElhinney A contractor has been appointed and work on a new two-lane to replace the old Grove Road Bridge will start next month.

The NZ Transport Agency has appointed Downer New Zealand to build the bridge and work will start in early September.

The work is not expected to impact traffic flow, NZTA South Island regional relationships director Jim Harland says.

“There will be times when stop/go traffic management may be required, but the biggest disruption will be when the tieins to the existing highway are constructed towards the end of the project,” he says.

The bridge is a critical transport link between Picton and Christchurch, particularly for freight, and for people in Marlborough to access central Blenheim, Jim says.

“The existing bridge is too narrow and unsuitable for current transport needs.

Prenzel distillery, established by Hugh and Chris Steadman in 1989, has been sold to Kiwi Flavour Infusions Ltd. The Prenzel team, led by general manager, Ian Runnalls and production manager, Linda Johnstone, and including Hayden Johnstone as Prenzel’s highly innovative “flavour alchemist”, look forward to seeing the company re-energised and becoming a force to be reckoned with in the domestic market.

Teachers to strike

Observant motorists may have noticed this lettering on the left hand side of the 1917 bridge as you head towards Picton. Anectodal evidence suggests that the early bridge builders were concerned about the damage metal-shod cart wheels might do to the bridge surface, so laid metal (gravel) on the surface to help protect it.

“The new bridge will make State Highway 1 more resilient to natural disasters and more secure as New Zealand’s key strategic freight route connecting the North and South Islands,” Jim says.

Before the project starts there will be a blessing and ground-breaking ceremony with key stakeholders including neighbouring residents, iwi and business owners.

The project is expected to be completed by mid-2020, including road realignment and landscaping, Jim says.

The Transport Agency has budgeted $21 million for the project which includes the cost of professional services and moving of the telecommunications cables in the vicinity.

The old bridge, built in 1917, was the first concrete bowstring bridge built in New Zealand and

is registered as category 1 by Heritage NZ. It will be retained for pedestrians and cyclists.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the news.

“This will improve safety and access and make a big improvement to the northern entrance to our town,” John says.

“Surveys have been done which show most of those who use the bridge are locals,” John says.

Primary teachers and principals have voted to strike for the day on August 15. Teachers had previously planned three-hour strikes but a majority of both teachers and principals have voted to stop work for a full day, NZEI lead principal negotiator Louise Green says.

The day before the strike was announced, NZEI and the Ministry of Education agreed to go into mediation over collective agreement negotiations. Any outcome of the mediation will be taken back to NZEI members for their consideration.

Train service returning The Coastal Pacific train, which runs between Picton and Christchurch, will restart on December 1. The service has been on hold since the November 2016 7.8 earthquake.

Before the quakes, the service carried about 43,000 passengers during the summer season. Those passengers spent an estimated $35 million annually in the MarlboroughKaikoura region.

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Don’s pest trap a poison alternative

By Bill McElhinney Donald Lawrence hates pests. And he doesn’t like the pest poison 1080 either.

The recent discovery of 1080 dumped in a National Park on Stewart Island was particularly concerning, Donald says.

He would prefer to see an alternative to pest poisoning, so has been working for several years on designing a powered pest trap.

The retired Blenheim plumber has had a plan for the trap professionally drawn up by Russell Silcock, and has assembled a working model which uses his battery powered power drill as its motor.

“The idea would be to have the trap powered by a small motor that could be imported cheaply from China,” Donald says.

“With today’s long-life battery power it should be possible to build a trap that would go off 50 times before it was reloaded.”

The trap would be loaded with a caulking gun that would re-bait the trap every time it went off.

The pest, a possum, stoat, feral cat, weasel, rat or mouse sticks its head in the trap to get at the bait at the top of the tube.

This triggers a spring-loaded strike plate which delivers a killer blow to the head of the pest.

The motor then withdraws the strike plate

to the loaded position, the pest falls out of the trap, and the trap is automatically baited again.

A see-through lid at the top of the trap allows operators to check that the trap is set.

Donald has drawn up a detailed list of specifications, which include a second stage unit which would allow the trap to be controlled remotely.

A demonstration of his working model goes off with a resounding bang, which would certainly kill any pest that put it’s head up the bait-loaded tube.

“I can’t afford to manufacture it,” Donald says. “It requires someone who could import the components in bulk, which would certainly keep the costs down.

“What I plan to do is make the idea available to a non-profit organisation that might pick it up and run with it.

“I’m not wanting to make money out of it. I just want to offer an alternative means of pest control that doesn’t involve poison.”

James Wilson, chairman of the predator control group Picton Dawn Chorus, has expressed interest in trialling Don’s trap when a working model is assembled.

Anyone interested in Don’s idea can contact him through the following: nancy.kevin@ slingshot.co.nz

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

River repairs to start in summer

Whitebaiting permits

Whitebaiting season in Marlborough is from 15 August to 30 November.

Whitebaiters who want to stay longer than 2 nights at the Wairau Diversion Reserve need to apply for a permit, provide proof of owning a self-contained vehicle and show that they are there for the purpose of whitebaiting.

Anyone at the Diversion Reserve without a permit and staying longer

than two nights will be moved on, issued an infringement or both.

Every person who commits an offence under s 20 of the Freedom Camping Act 2011 is liable, and under s 23, could face penalties not exceeding $10,000.

To apply, go to www.marlborough. govt.nz/recreation/camping/ whitebaiting-season

Work to help return the Opaoa River to its preearthquake state is scheduled to start in December.

The November 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake caused riverbank subsidence in the Opaoa River downstream of Blenheim, resulting in increased water levels in the Taylor River which runs through Blenheim. This has caused the Taylor River to rise above the riverside walkways within the floodway more frequently during heavy rain - and the water is slower to drain to usual levels.

To fix this, dredging of various locations along the Opaoa River is planned from 1 December 2018, and it is expected to be completed by the end of January 2019. Council’s Rivers staff are working on necessary preparations for this now.

The November 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake caused damage to Marlborough’s sewer network, including 20 kms of earthenware pipe across Blenheim (16km) and Picton (4km).

The first 3.5km of sewer pipe replacements in Blenheim is being prepared by engineers now.

Council has budgeted for the full replacement of the earthenware sewer network in the recently

completed Long Term Plan process over the next 10 years, with a focus on completing the most severely damaged areas in the next three years.

Creative Communities Scheme Fund Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt. nz/our-community/grants-and-awards/ marlborough-creative-communities-scheme

Applications close 5.00 pm 28 September 2018.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Positively Ageing - Lynne Nicolls Pavers can be slippery when wet From time to time, Marlborough Roads is advised of pedestrian falls in the CBD. There has been no recent increase in reported incidents.

Staff follow up each one to ensure there is no maintenance issue, such as moss growing in a shady spot.

The CBD street cleaning programme is maintained to a high level.

However, during bad weather people should always take extra care particularly if there are wet, windblown leaves underfoot.

Over time the pavers may be wearing

to a smoother surface in some places, caused in part by such things as food fats adhering to the pavers’ surfaces.

Since the installation of the clay pavers in Blenheim and Picton some years ago, the manufacturer advises that it has developed an enhanced maintenance regime that raises the ‘slip rating’ of the pavers.

As part of its regular asset inspection programme Council will be assessing whether the condition of the pavers requires either deep-cleaning or resurfacing.

Community News Alzheimers Marlborough provides support, advice and advocacy for people living with dementia, their carers and families. Services include home visits, day respite programmes, support groups and education. If you’re concerned that

somebody you know may have abnormal memory loss and want to talk to someone, help is only a phone call away.

For more information Ph: 03 577 6172.

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.

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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Lynne Nicholls has far too much in her diary to sit at home worrying about the years advancing.

She keeps sharp at a weekly quiz night, she’s a member of the stamp collectors club, and there’s always a birthday to celebrate within her big group of friends, funds to raise for charity or litter to pick up while she is out and about. She might be heading out with her grandchildren – or listening to children reading at Redwoodtown School where she volunteers a couple of hours a week. Or she may be offering her perspective through the Access and Mobility Forum she helped to set up to advise Council on matters affecting the less ablebodied population.

It’s a busy schedule especially given that, since a stroke 28 years ago, Lynne has relied on a

wheelchair and mobility scooter to get about. But, as she says, “there’s no point in just sitting at home.”

She takes her own advice; she’s done the Otago Rail Trail and some long-distance fundraising rides to support Hospice and St John Ambulance.

She knows all the pavements and pathways around Blenheim; partly it’s to keep up with the grandchildren and, although she turns 72 this year, there’s no chance that “Nana Wheels” is going to be left behind.

Walkability the way to go A ‘Way to Go’ walkability map of Blenheim is now available showing reliable routes into the CBD for those on foot, in wheelchairs and on mobility scooters.

Council, working with the Access and Mobility Forum and Marlborough Roads, has planned and tested the routes with people who rely on a guide dog or ride a mobility scooter.

From Redwoodtown along Scott Street into the CBD, and along Middle Renwick Road from Springlands into town, the way is marked with yellow tactile ground markers installed at the best road crossing points.

Repairs and alterations were made at some spots along the routes to ensure they are up to the 'Pedestrian Planning and Design Guide' standard adopted by Council through its Walkability Policy.

The map also shows free charging points for

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mobility scooters and the location of drinking fountains and accessible public toilet facilities.

People who live along the routes are asked to take particular care to make sure vegetation doesn’t hang over footpaths or encroach on pavements.

A copy of the map is available from the Council, the library or the Blenheim i-Site and can be downloaded from the Council website.

You can also help by reporting any footpath access issues to Marlborough Roads: Ph. 03 520 8330.

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The Sun Careless around school To the person in a maroon van that pulled out in front of me from Riverlands School on Tuesday at 3.10pm, you’d think that with kids in the car you would follow the road rules and wait 5 more seconds before dangerously crossing the road!

That 5 seconds could well be your kids lives!

One reason I voted NZ First was their policy not wanting the use of 1080 and finding safer alternatives.

The Conservation Minister now tells us DOC is going to increase the use of 1080!

Have we heard protest from NZ First MPs? Not a whisper.

Winston Peters thinks it’s more important to argue about the Aussie flag design. PATHETIC.

Brooklyn Drive Getting a little annoyed by irresponsible dog owner who let’s their dog wander up our driveway to do its business.

Not nice having to clean it up.

Disgraceful service Filopino lady comes to NZ, marries NZ man to stay.

Applies for work permit, declined.

Fights for three years judicial court decline five times, cancel airline tickets.

Both elderly suffer major health issues, high profile , papers, TV , letters to government.

Does she deserve to stay, burden on NZ? Immigration says YES. Now trying for work/ residence permits.

Where’s Winstons boot?

Grove Road bridge We agree the Grove Road bridge should stay for light vehicles only.

No need for a new bridge, a bypass is needed to get rid of trucks and heavy vehicles.

The Council need to do urgent repairs to our wonderful old bridge before someone loses a tyre or worse down one of the large open joins

Eltham Road When all drivers using the Eltham Road intersection use caution and drive safely there won’t be accidents.

Only those who aren’t concentrating are going to hit the curb, a cyclist or pedestrian.

Take responsibility for your actions when behind the wheel.

Eltham Road new developments... just stupid.

Now you have spent our tax payers money on this.

Just a question? Who’s paying to watch all the speed freaks driving at speed up Beaver Road now?

The one for the rights of people riding bikes.

Looks like this is now the most dangerous street.

Let’s all scream up Beaver Road, just a new speed track.

Very dumb plans who ever agreed to this.

We don’t like this how many grumbles are going to fix this?

Scam Anyone getting scam emails from Xero, now for a bill for $373.75 signing off as now limited.

Delete it, as its a scam.

Benevolence With Auckland letting ‘rough sleepers’, aka ‘vagrants’, aka ‘street/bridge kids’, sleep in the bus station after hours, Blenheim could easily accommodate these under privileged folk, supported by WINZ, in the theatre floor overlooking the river, after performances-perfect back up with Johns kitchen, with our freezing nights.

Car park outside offering security for those in cars.

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Dogs are beneficial

1080 Poison

Cannabis farms Only the govt will be allowed to own plantations.

The billions earned will mean huge social fundsyeah right!

Bye bye grapes a new vintage drug is here with immediate returns in our perfect climate.

The Greens win!

No need for RSE workers needed, and no unemployment either.

On the job puff perks.

Blenheim is in for a huge change.

It wasn’t me you were referring to however I do not like eating near animals and I can honestly say I don’t even like animals.

However that does not mean I am a germaphobe or an unempathetic person just someone that likes to eat in peace without slobbering dogs nearby.

Feeling grateful I just want to say what an amazing job the Blenheim Police, Fire brigade and St Johns Ambulance do.

These men and women do such a fantastic job and always putting their lives on the line.

They are always there when you need them.

Thank you so much to each and everyone of you for being so amazing.

I couldn’t believe the lack of compassion, empathy and of all responsibility you preach, a person feels uncomfortable sitting next to your table because of your dog.

Imagine enjoying your coffee and morning tea while Rover the sweet doggie pees on your leg soaking your socks and the lovely taste of poo while you sip your latte, but oh what’s the fuss I have a plastic bag.

Be a responsible pet owner and stop pushing what appears normal to you upon people who don’t appreciate your self-contained arrogance, and you quote tragic really!

Most dog owners are responsible and aware not all people love dogs.

It would be a very sad world without animals of all kinds.

Dogs are non judgemental and bring a lot of joy into peoples lives.

Are we going to ban seagulls from flying over outdoor cafes in case they poo on your lunch?

New parking meters This means everyone buying a new phone to download the ‘app’.

Always over estimating time needed, services never on time.

Instant Big Brother remote computer generated ticket issued for over parking, no wardens employed hence the plate number.

It’s the space you pay for after all!

But overall an instant MDC money maker, remember Brian was a banker, simply use the bus or council parking building- aha, that’s the reason.

Firewood I know of several people who have had wet wood delivered.

Moisture content not tested.

Oops street lights Note to self... when driving around Nelson remember they have street light’s where as Blenheim doesn’t.

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Not a fair go Absolutely horrified at letter over the new law with the WINZ dept.

Penalizing beneficiaries because they are intitled to the winter payment.

This needs attention with the Government.

Plus those penalized should be reimbursed I feel.

What a Labour Party & Power Co slippery scam! $62 a fortnight and straight through into Power Co pockets and I’m hearing WINZ is cutting certain Pension Benefits because of Winter Grant.

Isn’t it time pensioners got some of Labour’s money lolly folly ...”We can do it, but no way will we ‘do it’ for pensioners.“

Re: Free boxes “Not a good role model” for a dad taking his two kids to the supermarket and using 8 plastic bags.

What a pathetic judgement you have made of this Dad. Perhaps you could have spared a hand to help him pack the boxes if it was so important to you.

Shop around for a huge saving On going around town in major stores we found one accessory for $165 in one and in three others exactly the same at $89, normal price.

And retailers wonder why Ali Express and Banggood are preferred.

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Young musicians in Southern Jam

By Megan Connolly The Southern Jam Youth Jazz festival returns to Marlborough next week, starting on Wednesday August 8 and running to Saturday, August 11.

This event is unique and features student musicians from the South Island showing their musical talents in free public performances around Marlborough.

The performers are senior school students aged between 13 and 18, who will also perform in front of a panel of judges.

The festival will finish with a special gala concert in the ASB Theatre featuring the 2018 All Stars Band, comprised of top musicians from this year’s festival. The winning schools will also perform in the concert.

This year the Marlborough Boys’ College Jazz Combo will perform five numbers over Marlborough Boys’ College Jazz Combo group Spencer Lane, Kodi Rasmussen, Jonty Zydenbos, Sean Goodall-Cromarty and Sam Lee the course of the public performances. will be playing in the Souhern Jam Youth Jazz Festival next week.

Even though Jazz is not taught in the college’s curriculum, the boys in the combo have eagerly embraced the smooth sounds of Jazz music.

Together Jonty Zydenbos, Kodi Rasmussen, Spencer Lane, Sam Lee and Sean Goodall-Cromarty make up a perfect group, some playing more than one instrument.

“It’s a big step out of their comfort zone,” their tutor, Tony Theil says.

Much of the boy’s musical experience comes from classical or other backgrounds, which makes the transition to improvisational jazz a bit of a learning curve.

“Improvisational jazz is a very different mind-set to classical music,” Tony says.

Luckily, Tony and wife Coral’s vast experience with jazz and other music styles allows them to help develop the boys’ improvisational skills.

“You get a lead sheet then it’s up to you to interpret it the way you want to,” Tony says.

“There’s no drummer, so the bass is very important.” The boys rehearse twice a week during their lunch times.

This year The Jazz Combo will be playing on August 8 at the Vines Village from 1pm3pm and The Good Home gastropub from 6pm to 8pm.

On August 9 they play at the Alan Scott Winery from 11.30am to 1pm and August 10 from 7pm-9pm at the Woodbourne Tavern.

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Unsettled weather By community constable Russ Smith It looks like we are in for another spell of wet, unsettled weather through until Monday next week.

The Police and the other emergency services really don’t want to be attending any serious crashes over this period. If you’re driving you can make yourself and other road users safer by: • Slowing down and driving to the conditions when the weather is poor • Increasing your following distance in the wet • Staying left of the centreline on the road • Turning your headlights on in dull, overcast or lowlight conditions • Making sure your tyres are inflated correctly and your wiper blades are in good condition SH1 Planned closure Monday 6 Wednesday 8 August: SH1 between Clarence and Mangamaunu will be closed each day from 8am to 4pm between Monday 6 August and Wednesday 8 August (daytime closure).

The closure is to stabilise a rock face north of Kaikoura at Ohau Point. During this time any people travelling between Picton and Christchurch will need to take the Lewis Pass/ Murchison route.

This closure is weather dependant - if bad weather is predicted before the planned closure, this work will be postponed to the following week. SH1 and the Lewis Pass will not be closed at the same time.

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farming Marlborough

Tarakihi are declining in numbers due to commercial fishing.

Marlborough anglers call for rebuild of Tarakihi The Marlborough Recreational Fishers’ Association want a reduction in the commercial catch of tarakihi in order to rebuild stocks the association’s president Peter Watson says.

Tarakihi once abundant in the Marlborough Sounds 40 years ago have steadily declined due to over-fishing by commercial fisherman.

“The recreational catch represents less than 5% of total catch and represents only a very small insignificant component of the total,” Peter says.

The eastern tarakihi stocks had been assessed as 17% of “virgin biomass, i.e.unfished).

“It is of deep concern that stocks have been so depleted.

“The cause of this crisis is not recreational

but commercial. Therefore logically the commercial catch should be reduced”.

In the past, tarakihi were very common around the Marlborough Sounds and Marlborough and Nelson inshore waters often comprising the majority species in a “day”s fishing.

However over-fishing by commercial and instances of dumping of tarakihi in Cook Strait have depleted stocks although recently there seemed a slight rebuild as commercial pressure eased through dwindling stocks making commercial fishing uneconomic.

The Association recommended the current recreational bag limit should be retained, since it makes only a very small insignificant component of the total catch.

The Government wants to hear from manuka honey producers and consumers.

Should domestic manuka honey meet export standard?

The Government wants to hear from manuka honey producers and consumers on whether the honey produced and sold in New Zealand should meet similar requirements to exported manuka honey.

Agriculture and Food Safety Minister Damien O’Connor opened the consultation at the Apiculture New Zealand conference and trade exhibition in Blenheim last week.

“In December 2017, the Ministry for Primary Industries introduced a robust scientific definition for exported New Zealand manuka honey to safeguard the industry from cowboy operators and protect New Zealand’s trade reputation.

“The next step is to consider options for manuka honey sold in New Zealand.

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“The consultation launched today gives everyone the opportunity to have a say on the impacts, benefits and costs of the proposals on all parts of the sector.

“The New Zealand apiculture industry is an important contributor to the primary sector – both directly and as an enabler via pollination.

“The manuka honey industry is worth nearly $180 million to New Zealand, although it’s not known what portion stays in the country and this consultation will also help us to better understand that,” Damien says.

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Friday August 3, 2018

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Committee adopts pest plan recommendations The Environment Committee adopted the recommendations of the Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) hearings panel to make a new RPMP for Marlborough recently. The recommendations go to the full Council for adoption at their August 9 meeting.

Thirty three people made written submissions and 20 of those presented directly to the panel during hearings held in April.

Councillor Cynthia Brooks, who chaired the panel along with Councillor Nadine Taylor and Environment Committee rural representative Ross Beech, thanked everyone who submitted to the process.

“This has been a lot of hard work by many people and it’s been a good process.

“We were not able to please everyone but feel we have now got a robust, up-to-date pest management plan for Marlborough.”

Two key threats the new plan addresses are Chilean needle grass and Mediterranean fanworm.

“The new programme for Mediterranean fanworm is the first time this Council has addressed a marine pest threat in a pest management plan; it is here in relatively low numbers so the programme aims to get ahead of it now under an exclusion programme,” she says.

“Mediterranean fanworm could pose a real threat to aquaculture if it became established in the Marlborough Sounds.”

The panel also recommended a separate project be undertaken over the next 12 months to develop a new programme for wilding conifers in consultation with stakeholders.

“Submitters raised concerns about well-established pests such as possums, stoats, old man’s beard and feral cats. This is a different challenge to new threats and we have recommended that control of these pests is addressed through a new biodiversity strategy.”

If adopted by Council, the new RPMP will be notified to the public and be available at www. marlborough.govt.nz.

A recreational boat which is heavily fouled with Mediterranean fan worm having its hull cleaned.

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Richard Dawkins and the B+LNZ Innovation Farm team from Abacus Bio will also give an insight into the Triplet Lambing programme currently taking place on ‘The Pyramid’.

Guest Speakers: • David Stevens from Agresearch will speak on maximising lamb survival and growth from birth to weaning and beyond.

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• To be confirmed, Matt and Lynley Wyeth from the Wairarapa who have a lot of experience with indoor lambing.

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Sweeten up your gardens I had a conversation with a reader who has a lot to do with biologics, and in particular with soil biology.

Soil biology is the study of microbial and faunal activity and ecology in soil.

The reader is also involved in landscaping and looking after botanical gardens, where he uses neem tree granules to help reduce pest insect problems in trees and hedges that are difficult to spray.

The smell of the neem granules breaking down confuses some pests in finding their host plants, and the residue neem leaches into the soil and is taken up by the plant’s roots.

These properties can trans-locate through the plant to the canopy, having an effect on any pests feeding there. This works great on some plants such as citrus, tomatoes and cabbages, but has little effect on cucumbers and beans.

Plants that take in foreign properties which are not needed will convert them to carbohydrates, which they use as energy to grow flowers and fruit.

He overcame this problem by spraying diluted molasses and raw sugar mix over the neem granules after application.

This does two things: it increases the soil biology production of beneficial microbes and fungi.

It also gives the plants a bonus feed of carbohydrates which would appear to allow the neem properties to trans-locate through the whole plant more efficiently, to the downfall of the pests feeding on it.

This means you can possibly have better insect pest control by using neem granules in the root zone of plants, and with a simple spray of dissolved raw sugar and molasses over the granules you are then cooking with carbohydrates.

Plants normally obtain energy by photosynthesis, which is the process used to convert light energy into chemical energy Now if we apply sugars in the form of diluted raw sugar with molasses to the soil, the plants are going to get a bonus supply of energy that they have not had to convert from sunlight to obtain.

I did research and found that spraying molasses and raw sugar over pastures was very beneficial to the grasses, the soil biol-

ogy, and the stock feeding on the grasses.

Some New Zealand farmers are doing this, which probably means they do not have to buy stock feed in so often.

If we are losing direct sunlight onto our garden plants as a result of cloudy/hazy skies; we are going to have to sweeten plants with introduced sugars.

So an easy, low cost way to feed your plants may be with with molasses. Molasses plant fertilizer is a great way to grow healthy plants and as an added benefit, using molasses in gardens can help fend off pests.

Molasses is the by-product of beating sugar cane, grapes or sugar beets into sugar.

The dark, rich, and somewhat sweet liquid is commonly used as a sweetener in baked goods, as a natural remedy for many ailments, and added to animal feed.

Even though it is a by-product, molasses is full of vitamins and minerals. As a result, molasses is a possible fertilizer.

Non-sulphered blackstrap molasses is commonly added to organic fertilizers to give plants carbohydrates and trace minerals. Molasses can be added to organic liquid fertilizers, compost tea, alfalfa meal tea and kelp.

Add molasses at a rate of one to three tablespoons to four litres of fertilizer for best results.

If you would like to try sweetening up your plants here are my suggestions on what mixes to use.

Foliage spray: one tablespoon of blackstrap molasses and one of raw sugar dissolved in one litre of hot non-chlorinated water and added to another three litres of non-chlorinated water before spraying over foliage when it is not going to rain for 24 hours.

Soil drench: three tablespoons of blackstrap molasses, three tablespoons of raw sugar dissolved in one litre of hot non-chlorinated water. When it cools down add 150mils of organic liquid fish fertiliser Apply over 10 square metres of soil, or water some into the root zone of the plants.

If using the fish fertiliser, this should be applied to the soil soon after mixing, do not store, as it is breeding microbes and in a sealed container it will balloon the container and then break it.

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Friday 3

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

St Christopher’s Goodwill: Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods, tools, and books. 9amnoon. Church Hall Redwoodtown.

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

Marlborough Big Latch On: Annual Big Latch On with a range of prizes up for grabs. Children of all ages welcome. 10am, with official count taking place at 10.30am. Taylor Restaurant, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

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.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3). Cash only.

Grease A Combined Colleges Production: Marlborough Girls and Marlborough Boys College present a combined senior production of Grease. The senior cast of both schools bring this rollicking musical to the stage with real energy and style, making for an evening full of memorable characters and music. A show for all ages. 7.30-10pm. Today and Saturday. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Works On Paper’. Sheyne Tuffery draws together Craig Bluett, Wendy Murphy, Danny Knox and students from woodcut printmaking workshops, in an exciting exhibition of works on paper. On until August 19. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily.

Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Women’s Club: Every Friday, 2-4pm. Speakers, entertainment, outings and afternoon tea. 108 High Street, Blenheim.

The Gallery Havelock: Open 10am4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: 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 4 Tour de Gravel: A gravel and seal cycling event in multiple stages across the day. 121km total, race or ride. One bike your choice for the entire event.

The course takes in the Redwood and Taylor Passes south of Blenheim as well as some of the backroad scenic beauty of the Awatere valley.

9am-4pm, various prices. Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park, Taylor Pass Road.

Road Bunch Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

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.

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

Picton Foreshore.

Blenheim Country Music Club concert tomorrow at 2pm in the Redwoodtown School Hall.

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

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

Moving And Grooving Fundraiser: Want to get fitter, more agile, stable and stronger while having fun. With Tai Chi/Qigong, Pilates, Yoga and Nia Dance. 9.30am-4pm, $70-$85.

Whitney Street School, Whitney Street. All proceeds going to Riding for the Disabled.

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

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show Kurahaupo Ki Te Waipounamu. An exhibition with associated public programmes telling the story of the local Kurahaupo tribes’ Treaty of Waitangi Settlement through words, photography, artworks, practical workshops and talks. On until August 5. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Sunday 5 Celtic in the Kirk: The Blenheim and Districts Highland Pipe Band presents their annual Celtic in the Kirk variety Concert. With performances

by Shamrock Touch, Highland & Irish dancers, Ella Kernick-Harvey, pipers and drummers, Angus John Monk & Kurt Simcic & friends. 2-5pm. Tickets $20 which includes afternoon tea.

Door sales only. St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 5 Henry Street.

Blenheim Country Music Club: Concert Day, all welcome. With special guest artist Wayne Love. $5 with afternoon tea. 2pm. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

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

With Strings Attached: A mix of Irish, Scottish and American folk music with guitar, fiddle, banjo bodhran and voice. 6-8pm. Dodson Street Beer Garden, 1 Dodson Street.

Marlborough Duathlon Series: With road and mountain bike options.

Run, walk, crawl or grovel your way around the run course, and as long as you have a safe bike and a helmet you’re good to go. A children’s race (12 and under) will be held at the conclusion of the adults race. 10am12pm, $5-$25, Wither Hills Farm Park.

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

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

Womans MTB Ride: On every Sunday 10am–12pm. Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 1pm. Parker Street, Pollard Park.

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

Ulysses Club Ride: A ride over the hill to Nelson for lunch. 10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

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.

Upcoming Events: The Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival 2018: Don’t miss the opportunity to see the next generation of jazz musicians play live, with free public performances around the Marlborough region. With easy listening blues, swinging rhythms and big brass show stoppers, celebrate everything that is jazz. August 8-11. Also if you’re looking for a great night out, look no further than the Southern Jam Finale Gala Concert. Showcasing pieces from all participating schools and featuring the All Stars Band compiled from the top musicians of this year’s festival. $25-$40. 7.30-10.30pm.

Saturday August 11. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Tasman Mako Vs Wellington Lions Pre-Season Match: Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Tasman Mako play the Wellington Lions, in this pre-season match. Gates open at 12.30pm with kick off at 2pm.

Gate entry adults $5, school children $2. Thursday August 9. Renwick Recreation Reserve, Uxbridge Street, Renwick. See you there - Fins up!

If you have an event email Susan at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

Baseline Group Have Gone Green Subdivisions and Boundary Adjustments Civil Engineering Drawings Resource Consents for District Councils Anna Bensemann P 03 578 7299 E anna@blg.nz 30 Maxwell Road, Blenheim | www.blg.nz

Baseline Group Marlborough have changed their branding to better reflect their goals of sustainable management of natural physical resources.

You can still expect the same high quality service for all of your resource consenting needs, but now with greater focus on ensuring sustainable outcomes in the process.

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Subdivisions, boundary adjustments, earthworks consents, commercial development, water takes, septic tank discharge permits and coastal jetties and rock protection works may trigger the need for a resource consent.

So for all your resource consenting advice call Anna the Planner and the team at Baseline Group Marlborough.

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DOUBLE Garage tiltadoor including motor & 2 remotes $200.

Whitebait scoop net $50. Yamaha Electone Organ $100. Phone 5794831.

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BEL Forestry is a locally owned and operated company based in Blenheim. We are looking for a qualified bushman/tree feller. The ideal applicant will have knowledge of Health & Safety in Forestry, ideally hold relevant qualifications in forestry operations, have machine operation experience and is focused with an excellent work ethic.

If you wish to work for a professional, friendly, family business who values their employees which provides ongoing training, and feel you have the skills and attributes for this role, then please forward your application and covering letter to B.E.L Forestry c/- HR Department, PO Box 94 Renwick.

BEL Forestry Limited is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a medical and drug test prior to employment being confirmed.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Electrician An Electrician with industrial experience is wanted to join our small team. If you have experience in a processing or manufacturing environment then we would like to hear from you. PLC experience would be an advantage but not essential, as full on-site training will be provided.

Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ. Applications with CV and references should be addressed to: Recruitment.Blenheim@talleys.co.nz

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To be successful you will need to: • have a good work record with a focus on time and attendance • enjoy working in a processing environment where food safety and team work is important.

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Spray Marks Roading is a professional, committed, friendly team who are passionate about road safety and quality. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals willing to learn new skills your contact: Rachel and work flexible hours.

As a road marking or general works assistant, you will be working in a range of locations including Christchurch city, the Canterbury area and other parts of the South Island. Training will be provided and remuneration is dependent on experience. Opportunities also exist to develop your skills in a range of related areas within the company.

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We currently have vacancies at our Old Renwick Road processing plant for suitable people to assist with the dispatch of our product. The position includes container loading, picking of orders and forklift driving, pertaining to dispatch and packing operations.

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EVANS, Arthur Charles: On Saturday July 28 2018, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In his 93rd year. Dearly loved partner of Rayma, and loved brother of Lois, Betty, Shirley, and Margaret. Messages may be sent to Villa 4, Springlands Lifestyle Village, 5 Battys Road, Blenheim 7201. At Arthur’s request, a private cremation service has been held.

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Deliverers required Wednesday and Friday

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Laboratory Technician – Marlborough Winery Your key attributes will include: • Collecting samples, conducting analysis and setting up trials • Working knowledge of Vintrace and Foss Winescan would be an advantage • Strong organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communication are essential • An eye for detail and accuracy in result reporting • Ability to work nights, weekends and extended hours during the busy harvest period The successful applicant would preferably have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a winery laboratory.

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New Zealand Wineries is a dynamic, multi-regional wine processing company. With wineries in both Marlborough and Waipara, we provide the winemaking services for select Super Premium New Zealand wine producers. We currently have a vacancy available in the laboratory at our Marlborough Winery.

You should be physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision. Forklift experience preferred but full training is available. Remuneration to be discussed based on previous experience and skill, with overtime rates paid after 40 hours.

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All welcome. 5785030.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. If you wish to apply for the above position please either apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to Talley’s Group Ltd, 742 Old Renwick Road, or send in your application via email to rebecca.fitzpatrick@talleys.co.nz

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MACGREGOR, Susan Elizabeth (Sue): Passed away peacefully with her family at her side, at Wairau Hospital Blenheim on Tuesday July 31 2018. Aged 55 years. Muchloved wife of John, loved Mum of the late James, and Hayden and Jacinta. Messages may be sent to 99 Waikawa Road, Picton 7220. A private family cremation service has been held. A memorial service will be held in Tokoroa at a later date, details to be advised.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 MACKENZIE, June: Died peacefully, but unexpectedly, on Tuesday July 31 2018.

In her 78th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Jo, and Cathrine and Dean. Loved and adored grandma of Jamie, and Robert. Messages may be sent to the Mackenzie Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral for June will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10.30am Saturday August 4, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 ROWE, Geoffrey Frank (Geoff): Passed away peacefully, on Saturday July 28 2018.

Aged 90 years. Now with his beloved wife Betty. Precious father of Christene (Kaikoura), Denise and Jim (Ward), and Annette and John (Nelson). Loved Poppa of Kirs and Taff, Hayden and Brydie, Gemma and Sam, Conor and Shaelea. Loved great Poppa of Scarlett.

Messages may be sent to P O Box 73, Ward 7248. Geoff has been laid to rest with Betty after a private family service.

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BLICK, Robin Stanley George (Waka): Gail, Donna, Hayden, Rob, Pip, Gary and families would like to extend their sincere thanks to all those who shared in Waka’s journey to get his wings. To the wonderful team from Florence Nightingale, Wairau Hospital, Hospice our heartfelt thanks, to our extended family and friends who were there for us, words escape us but please know we are forever grateful.

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The Crusaders’ forward pack is easily the best in the competition and playing behind a pack which is always going forward can only help Mo’unga’s game.

The Hurricanes, by contrast, are all sizzle and no substance and they were found out again in a big match situation.

All Black coach Steve Hansen will not change his tried and tested formula and it’s expected Barrett will remain the first choice 10.

However, Mo’unga deserves his spot on the

bench.

The quest to mould Damian McKenzie into the next national No 10 is a work in progress.

The Chiefs pivot still seems best suited to fullback where he has more time and space to use his footwork and speed.

Mo’unga has been the most consistent firstfive in New Zealand rugby over the last 12 months and if the All Black selectors continue to undervalue that fact, then he may join the mass departures from the Kiwi game.

Table tennis competition roundup

Alex’s team have taken the lead in the second round of the table tennis competition played last Thursday.

They beat Ken’s team 10-2 with Alex Kennedy having three comfortable wins.

Jeff Sawyer is six wins from six starts two rounds in and did well to beat Ken Thompsett.

Murray Stead won a single and two doubles.

Matt Willis led the way as Matt’s team beat Give it a Bash 8-4. Matt is also six from six, with his last

win coming in four sets against the opposition’s top player, Jacqui Wood.

Predator 3 hunted down Zac’s team and won 9-3. Jason Kennedy had a great night, winning three singles and two doubles.

The match between Nathan’s team and Young and Restless was a fluctuating affair with Nathan’s team 4-1 down at one stage, before winning on the count back after matches were drawn six all.

For Josh’s team, Josh gained two wins as did the enthusiastic Kylie

Hurren.

Jamie Marfell, who was a top player in Marlborough when 21 up was king, led his side to a 7-5 win over Ping’s Pongs.

Team points: Alex 20, Matt 18, Predators 3 (Jason) 18, Nathan 15, Give it a Bash (Jacqui) 13, Jamie 13, Young and Restless (Josh) 10, Ping’s Pongs (Sam) 10, Zac 7. Ken 6.

The Marlborough B team lost the Couper Shield to a strong Nelson side by 31-5 in Blenheim last Sunday. The number 1 team

lost 8-4.

Nelson won the Number 2 clash 11-1 with debutant Rob Honour getting Marlborough on the board with a five set win over Ashley Windsor.

Nelson took the Number 3 clash 12-0. It was closer than the score suggests with eight of the matches going past the fourth set. Young junior Rory Osborne, playing in his first senior match for Marlborough, showed good ability as he took the consistent Robin Knight to four sets.

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When the opportunity presented itself to compete in Fight for Life I thought this would be a great way to push myself and see what I can do in the ring.

Woodbourne half marathon The popular Woodbourne half marathon is coming up on Sunday, August 19.

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Rugby fans can see top Mitre 10 Cup teams Tasman Mako and the Wellington Lions in action at Renwick next Thursday.

Tasman Rugby and the Renwick Rugby Club are hosting the pre-season match, a chance to see the Mako at the Renwick Recreation Reserve.

Gates open at 12:30pm with kick off at 2pm.

There will be a barbecue sizzling and various food and beverages available for purchase. Cash only.

The popular Queen Charlotte relay is coming up on September 15 and runners are being encouraged to enter a five-person team in this iconic event.

It is open to runners, joggers and there is a separate event for walkers.

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I take my hat off to all the other competitors who are giving this a go and stepping outside of their

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Jet boat trials which were to be held at the Wairau River two weeks ago had to be postponed due to a flooded river.

However, the public as well as other jet boaters are welcome to come and watch the trials this Sunday.

The event starts at 10:30am and involves a series of tasks marked according to completion and lack of errors, not necessarily on speed.

The Marlborough/Nelson Jet Boat Association invite anybody to come along for a look and join with boaters after the event for a barbecue and a look over some of the boats.

The jet boaters will be operating from the north side of the river.

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If Richie Mo’unga isn’t picked in the All Blacks squad for every Rugby Championship game over the next six weeks, it will be a travesty.

The Crusaders No 10 completely outplayed his opposite and incumbent All Black No 10 Beauden Barrett in the Crusaders’ 30-12 Super Rugby semifinal demolition of the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Saturday night.

Sorry to say Canes fans, it wasn’t for the first time.

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