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Don’t hide it!

By Bill McElhinney Don’t sweep staff theft under the carpet and make it someone else’s problem.

That’s the message from Blenheim business owner Brendon Price, who recently caught a staff member stealing laptops from his firm, BP Computers in Kinross Street.

“We do a monthly stock take, and earlier this year noticed there were discrepancies,” Brendon says.

“At first we put it down to human error and never once suspected theft, but then one night it came up on my Facebook feed that a staff member was offering laptops for sale cheap. So this is when I acted.”

Continued on page 2 Brendon Price and Tyler Bruce from BP Computers. A former staff member was caught selling laptops he had stolen from the firm.

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Social media seller taken to court Continued from page 1 Brendon asked a family friend to buy one of the advertised laptops. She paid $200 cash for the refurbished laptop, which came from BP Computers.

Brendon then arranged for another family friend to buy another laptop from the Facebook seller for $300, and it was also from BP Computers.

“I talked to my lawyer then contacted the Police,” Brendon says.

As a result Jack Laws, who had started working at BP Computers last year, was arrested and appeared in court this week.

He pleaded guilty to six charges of theft and was remanded for sentencing in September.

“It’s disappointing, after 22 years in When purchasing items off social media sites make sure you can identify the seller and business, to have a staff member betray your be sure the goods are not stolen. trust in this way,” Brendon says. people some else’s problem.” whole lot of unknowns when buying goods “But it’s important to report it if you Since the court case, Brendon has been through a social media site. You probably suspect a staff member of theft or fraud. approached by people who had bought the don’t know the person selling the goods, or It can even be things like giving away free stolen laptops and wanted to return them. whether the goods are actually theirs to sell. product from the business.

“I’m really grateful for their honesty,” “Until you actually see the goods, you “Talk to your lawyer first to make sure Brendon says, “and I’ve been assured by won’t know whether the pictures and you’ve followed the correct procedures, the police that the people who return the description you see online are a genuine dethen contact the Police so they can take stolen goods won’t be prosecuted.” piction and whether the seller will provide appropriate action. Don’t ignore or try to Blenheim Police have backed up Bren- the goods as promised, particularly if you hide the problem,” Brendon says. don’s call for theft to be reported, and pay electronically before receiving them.

“It seems that it’s not uncommon for staff also issued a warning about buying goods “It’s safer to buy things through the caught doing such things to be quietly dis- through social media.

Facebook Marketplace or a specialty online missed. Then they just move on to another “The basic rule of thumb is ‘buyer trader site like TradeMe. This means you position and no one knows what’s happened beware!’ Blenheim community constable can view the seller’s profile and ratings and in the past.

Russ Smith says. decide whether they are likely to be a risk,” “If that happens, you’re just making such “You are potentially dealing with a Russ says.

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By Bill McElhinney It’s tempting for business owners to try to dispose of the problem of staff dishonesty as quickly and quietly as possible, but that’s not the right approach, Blenheim lawyer Simon Gaines says.

Simon, a director at Lundons Law, is also a board member of the Marlborough

Community Law Centre and has experience in dispute resolution and civil litigation.

“It can be debilitating for a business to go through this type of thing,” Simon says, “and it affects the business and its employees.

“But it’s good for both the business, and the public, to report it so it can be dealt

with in a transparent way.

“It’s also important to assist the police, who can make inquiries in the proper way.

“My advice to any business owner in a situation such as this is to act early. Take advice from a lawyer. Speak to the police so it can be dealt with and you can get a conclusion.”

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Parking changes in the pipeline

By Bill McElhinney Pay-by-plate parking is coming to Blenheim.

The old Duncan “lollipop” meters that were installed in the 1980s are nearing the end of their life and aren’t being imported anymore.

They’re also vulnerable to vandalism.

Last year a teenager using a screwdriver forced open parking meters and helped himself to hundreds of dollars over a period of weeks.

“It’s time to move on,” Marlborough District Council parking committee chairman Brian Dawson says.

Two staff, one from council and one from Marlborough Roads, visited Levin, Palmerston North and Tauranga, towns with similar demographics to Blenheim, and on their return recommended the pay by plate system to replace the old on-street meters.

The new meters will eventually replace the pay and display meters in off-street car parks as well.

People will enter their licence plate number into the machine when paying, but will no longer need to return to their vehicles to place a paper ticket on their dashboards, “Your registration number gets sent back to an app the parking wardens use, allowing them to keep an accurate record of how long you’ve been parked,” Brian says.

The new machines will accept coins and credit cards and there are also mobile phone apps available to allow customers to pay or top-up parking charges by using their mobile device.

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Teachers may strike Primar y school teachers and principals are voting on whether to replace an agreed three-hour strike on August 15 with a full-day strike.

The union’s national executive has approved a secret online ballot of members to vote on the issue.

“Over the past few weeks, members have told us of their resolve to send the strongest possible message to the Government about the crisis facing schools,” NZEI Te Riu Roa president Lynda Stuart says.

Watch your speed The NZ Transport Agency is urging people travelling on State Highway 1 between Picton and Christchurch to stick to the temporary speed restrictions in place through several worksites.

Network operations manager Tresca Forrester says several parts of the coastal highway are still having significant work carried out.

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Blenheim’s old “lollipop” parking meters need to be replaced, Marlborough District Council parking committee chairman Brian Dawson says.

People often didn’t have a lot of change with them these days, so it was not practical having a machine that only accepted coins, Brian says.

In the new system, 41 new payment terminals are needed to replace the old meters.

The new meters will be placed on the pavements and spaced to ensure an average of eight parking spaces per payment terminal.

There will be a staged roll-out for Blenheim, Brian says, starting with Market, Queen and Scott streets, and the Maxwell Street block from Harvey Norman to Market Street.

“We’ll make sure people have time to get used to the new machines,” Brian says.

“Students will be employed to help people learn how to use the new machines, and we’ll make

sure the parking wardens use their discretion if people do something like enter a wrong number.

“The changes are going to require some adjustment, but I’m confident people can deal with them,” Brian says.

The first stage of changing to the new meters will initially cost about $220,000. Parking charges will not be increased.

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter airlifted a 62-year-old woman with moderate injuries to Nelson Hospital ’s emergenc y department on Tuesday morning after her car hit a tree in Rai Valley.

Police were called to the accident at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Bulford Rd. The woman received moderate injuries.

Have your say Individuals, whanau, groups and organisations are invited to make an online submission on the Independent Review of Whanau Ora. Public submissions can be made online at tpk.nz/whanauorareview until August 15.

The Whanau Ora Minister, Peeni Henare, announced the independent review in April this year.

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Market donates towards park equipment

By Celeste Alexander A local group fundraising to buy fun play equipment for children with disabilities, to be installed at Pollard Park, has been gifted $500 by the Redwood Market.

The Differently Abled Children of Marlborough Trust was thrilled to receive the donation, which will go towards their goal of raising $27,000. This money is the overall cost needed to purchase and install a Liberty Swing and xylophone.

The Redwood Market operates every Saturday morning with around 20 stalls. Site fees are collected and takings from a stall run by Alison Souness are what make up the donations given out to local charitable organisations throughout the year.

After reading about the Differently Abled Children of Marlborough Trust, Redwood Market spokesperson Alison says it was a “pleasure” to support their cause.

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the Pete Carpenter Wellness Fund which benefits stroke survivors within the club. The fund subsidises up to 70 percent of the cost of personal training with Kustom Fitness.

A great example of this is of stroke survivor Dave Morrison who suffered a brain aneurysm and stroke nearly three years ago.

He was an avid hunter, digger operator and former gold miner before his stroke.

Dave was told he would never walk again, but after just six months of training with Kustom Fitness he began taking his first unassisted steps. He is determined to walk again, and thanks to the Pete Carpenter Wellness Fund, it’s a goal he is well on his way towards realising.

For more information about the fund contact the club.

Marlborough Stroke Club president Carol Simpson accepts a cheque from Bev Hodgetts and Aimee McIntyre of Harcourts.

Back to school - remember the speed limits By community constable Russ Smith This week Police patrols will be paying attention to school zones around the district, with an emphasis on speed and driver behaviour.

Remember, the speed limit when passing a stationary school bus that is dropping off or

picking up students is 20 km/h.

This is whether you are driving past it in the near or far lane.

School children and teenagers can be unpredictable when they are on the roadside and sometimes make poor judgements when crossing amongst road traffic. Slow down and be prepared to stop quickly when

driving in school zones and you may avoid a tragedy.

If you’re dropping children off at school, don’t park on broken yellow lines. These are usually in place to ensure crossing points or intersections are visible to motorists or to prevent entries or exits from being blocked.

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By Celeste Alexander Marlborough Stroke Club president Carol Simpson was thrilled to find out the organisation was receiving a $500 donation from Harcourts.

The real estate company has a Community Referral Network scheme where clients that list and sell their properties with Harcourts, can choose a charitable organisation to receive a $500 cash donation.

There’s a list of ‘partner charities’ registered with Harcourts, however clients can also make suggestions of who can receive a donation, sales and marketing consultant Bev Hodgetts says.

Bev was only too happy to present a $500 cheque to the Marlborough Stroke Club on Wednesday.

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

More green repairs likely for Sounds roads

A spot to sit and remember

Memorial seats are located all over Marlborough, many of them installed as tributes to family members who have passed away, others simply a donation to the community.

Five new seats have recently been put into place for the rest and comfort of the hundreds of people who use the Taylor River walkway.

Two of the new seats are near the concrete foundations of the old flax mill owned by the Vercoe, and then Parker, family, dating back to the 1890s and once part of Marlborough’s thriving flax export industry.

The Blenheim Lions Club has installed two new seats near the Leitrim Street access to the river walkway, while

another is a family memorial near Monro Street offering a view toward Mt Fishtail in the Richmond Ranges.

Council will provide advice to families wishing to erect benches as a memorial on public reserves.

Individuals or organisations who wish to fund a seat should also contact Council’s Reserves Section.

“Some families like the idea of a special place for quiet contemplation or to associate a family member’s name with a place that was important to them. We recommend brass plaques if families want a name commemorated and we can help organise that,” said Reserves and Amenities officer Robert Hutchinson.

It’s pruning time for Hydrangeas Council’s gardening team is holding hydrangea pruning demonstrations at Pollard Park.

Come and learn from the experts - it’s also a chance to ask questions.

• Hydrangea pruning in the hydrangea garden (next to the white summer house in creek) • Friday 27 July, 10.30 am to 11.45 am.

meeting on 2 August from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm in the Picton Library will also provide an opportunity to learn about the review process.

For further information contact Linda Craighead or Grahame Smail at the Council on 03 520 7400 or Sylvie Heard at Te Atiawa on 03 573 5170.

Community News Crossroads Trust/Johns Kitchen provides family and community support through a drop in centre.

They provide a Koha Café, bread distribution, board games, budget

cooking classes and a weekly community dinner.

For more information Ph: 03 578 5395 or drop in at 2 Redwood Street, Blenheim.

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

Dog registration reminder All dogs over the age of three months must be registered. The final date for paying your dog registration without penalty is 31 July 2018.

A late registration penalty of 50% is applied for every dog over the age of three months which has not been registered on or before 31 July 2018.

Online Dog Services are available on the Council website. Please note that credit card is the only online payment option and transaction fees apply.

Part payments cannot be accepted. www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Animals/ Dog-Registration/Online-Dog-Services Dogs can also be registered by internet banking direct credit, telebanking, by post or in person at the Picton Service Centre, 2 Dublin Street, Picton or at Animal Control, 56 Main Street, Blenheim.

Registering your dog is cheaper than getting a

fine for not registering it. The fine for having an unregistered dog is $300.

Please phone Animal Control on 03 520 9033 or email animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz if you have any queries.

Positive Ageing - mobility parking reserved for those who need it

Victoria Domain review - drop in and public meeting Council and Te Atiawa o Te Waka-aMaui Trust are reviewing the Victoria Domain and Associated Reserves Management Plan.

Come along to the Picton Library on 1 and 8 August anytime from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm and discuss with staff how you want to see these areas managed into the future. A public

“Living retaining walls stood up really well to extreme weather conditions that damaged roads in the Sounds,” Marlborough Roads’ Steve Murrin says.

Steve told councillors at last week’s Assets and Services Committee meeting that storms over the past month will cost about $2million to repair roads, particularly on Queen Charlotte Drive.

Significant damage has occurred on Queen Charlotte Drive that will require repair to major retaining walls, he says.

However, ‘living’ retaining walls put in two years ago have held up well and may be used to repair the newly-damaged areas of the road.

The retaining system uses tiers of soil-filled socking secured along the slopes. Vegetation then grows from the sock, with the root system of the roadside planting helping secure the roadside.

Steve says the storm events were no bigger than an average winter rainfall event, so it appears that the slips are possibly a legacy of the earthquake.

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

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Parking spaces designated for people with mobility parking permits are available near public facilities and services in Blenheim.

An approved permit must be displayed. Drivers who occupy one of these spaces without a permit are liable to a fine.

The permits are issued on the basis of mobility not simply to anyone with a disability. A person unable to walk 200 metres without help is entitled to apply; this may include people suffering from an underlying medical condition not immediately obvious to others, such as multiple sclerosis or emphysema.

Mobility parking is not free parking. Mobility

permits do not enable drivers to stop on yellow lines, no stopping areas, loading zones or clearways.

Applications for a mobility parking permit are available from CCS Disability Action in Sinclair Street opposite the railway station. A doctor’s certificate is required.

Further information: CCS Disability Action, phone 578 1170.

Disabled car parks in Blenheim and Picton CBDs are marked on the Marlborough CBD Mobility Map, available at www.marlborough.govt.nz

Council to consider changes to parking meters Marlborough District Council is considering moving to a parking system using vehicle plate numbers for Blenheim’s central business district.

The current Duncan ‘lollipop’ parking meters can be subject to vandalism and are nearing the end of their useful life.

After considering systems used in Levin, Palmerston North and Tauranga, towns with similar demographics to Blenheim, staff are recommending a ‘pay by plate’ system to replace the on-street meters and also eventually the pay and display meters in off-street carparks as well.

The new machines operate without the use of a ticket - the customer enters their vehicle plate number and required parking time in the payment machine. There are also mobile phone apps available with this system that allow customers to pay or top-up parking charges by using their mobile device.

Council’s Assets and Services Committee was

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told last week there are currently 328 Duncan meters across the CBD. In the new system, 41 new payment terminals are needed to replace the Duncan meters with a ticketless system. These would be placed on the pavements and spaced to ensure an average of eight parking spaces per payment terminal.

Councillors agreed to a staged roll-out for Blenheim, starting with Market, Queen and Scott streets, and the Maxwell Street block from Harvey Norman to Market Street. Students will be employed to help people learn how to use the new machines.

Councillor Brian Dawson, who holds the portfolio for parking, says a lot of work has gone into the consideration of the proposal.

“The changes are going to require some adjustment but I’m confident that can be dealt with,” he says.

The changes will cost about $220,000

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To the person who wouldn’t even sit and eat at a table next to another table where a dog is, you are totally tragic.

Studies have shown that children who grow up with pets have stronger immune systems, as well learning compassion, empathy and responsibility.

I feel really sad for you, missing out on the love and joy that dogs can bring into your life because you are a germaphobe.

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Free boxes At the super market a dad packing his groceries with two little boys... very cute.

I was agast and walked away as he used eight plastic super market bags.

Plenty of boxes not far from him, not good role model.

Power expensive Wow power bill was twice the amount compared to last year.

Cost to just live with basics is expensive.

Why do cyclists speed on the Taylor pathway?

Slow down when passing people and dogs.

Also give some warning when coming from behind!

This is not a race track, maybe there should be a speed limit and register bikes?

Second crash from re-designing Eltham Road Dillon/Beaver bike trail.

Hope you ‘plonkers’ sitting around board tables spending everyone’s money don’t hear of cyclists being hit with a blind spot of driver on this absolutely ridiculous mayhem you have created.

Re the Friday Fact Most domestic toilet paper in France is pink... my husband quipped that he didn’t remember that, but he did recall the splinters in the Italian stuff.

But that was some 50 years ago

Impressive driving Watched as a huge local truck and trailer unit negotiated the roundabout by the new NPD on Redwood, one handed!

Was it not for the the fact, like so many others here, his spare hand was holding a cellphone to his ear!

At least he wasn’t texting.

Agree with ‘Feeling ripped off’ Cyclists slow down

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Dogs are beneficial

Have often noticed the same myself when shopping in shops.

Not only in shops but other places too, like wood dealers.

Had what should have been dry wood delivered and it was wet as water.

I thought that was against the law to sell wet wood?

Are you aware the because of the new payment that people are getting for power, suddenly they no longer qualify for certain work and income benefits.

Despite being told that it is not means tested.

WINZ have sent me a letter stating that because of this I now lose $45 dollars wkly! Shamefull!

Let’s hear it for the guys who pick up our rubbish/ recycle a very important health job keeping Blenheim streets disease free.

They put up with broken glass even used needles and other filth and are paid only minimum wages, come on council pay them more.

I have alot of repect for them.

Strike action?

Postal time changes I went to post a letter to catch the 2pm closing only to find collection time is now 9am.

When did this happen?

Would have been nice to have been informed especially as postage has gone up once again.

Pork not all free range There is a butcher in town that will tell you all NZ pork is free range.

New Zealand Pork website states 60% is farmed indoors.

Don’t lie to your customers!

Karma!

I call for a 7 day strike by ALL volunteer workers.

From public office assistants, grand parents looking after school kids, caregivers, meals on wheels, volunteer emergency and rescue people, St Johns at sports, visitor guides, substance abuse free agencies, fundraising tables and barbeques, op shops; only then will all realise who actually are this country’s functionares!

We demand a living wage too!

Winston’s union.

Driving down Waikawa Rd on a windy Tuesday when I see three angels picking up the blown over recycling bins that wasn’t theirs.

Well done to those three ladies you warmed my heart on a cold day.

Political games Donald Trump is a businessman, getting more done than others.

Speaks his mind as a free man.

Only because some; mindset by political ambition wealth object and ‘arrange’ protest, let him get on with the job and stop digging for opposition smokescreens, only then will you see her true colours and deceased lover.

As Mrs May will now flip flop and concur, that politics ‘IS’ a game, unfortunately even here.

Marlborough why aren’t there many more rugby league teams here?

Bernina Roadshow

Great music at the Matariki Aho event and awesome zero waste team, but please have more food next year.

Good effort on first time though!

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Selfless act To the young man who pulled over on Monday to stop two people fighting I applaud you.

Your act was selfless and you yourself received a few undeserved punches.

You told me a heart felt story that you have just lost a good friend due to your own temper.

Whilst obviously hurt you had a sense of humor as you tried to convince me you were named Mclovin.

The two males fighting gave you no consideration.

Two travellers fighting Monday.

People watching, one Blenheim local stops in his van and stops the fight.

Shame on us all (myself included) for watching a fight and watching a good samaritan get hit.

God bless.

1080 It is a matter of which is the biggest predator on native birds 1080 or rats, stoats, once you have poisoned breeding stock, which has already been lost, you have lost the battle.

The birds can’t come back but the rats ,stoats, and so on seem to, so DOC you need to pull your head out from the hole behind you and rethink the situation.

Total disreguard The woman that was getting into her red 2007 Mazda in the Warehouse carpark on Monday 3 or 4pm while I was sitting in my car next to yours.

Thanks for the total disregard of me and opening your door and putting a dent in my car door then driving off.

Someone your age should know better.

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So Mr Kerslake can you please enlighten us as to just what is the local working age population definition?

Wonderful Lions You made someone so happy with the wood you got them, so appreciated.

Cannabis legalised!

Great!

No more drug testing for employment.

Impaired reaction and decisions.

A legal excuse for sick leave, like drunkeness.

A brilliant excuse in court: Section 47a(ii)(c) discharge.

I now will be keeping our old bullbarred Toyota 4WD to protect my family on the road.

Enforcement staff legally able to use.

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Marlborough SPCA manager Abby Laskey says staff and volunteers are looking forward to this year’s Cupcake Day, set for Monday August 6.

This annual fundraising event, now in its 10th year, encourages members of the public and local businesses to follow their sweet tooth into the kitchen.

For those keen to be involved and have some fun, simply register online and host a party, organise a bake sale or encourage your workplace to make cupcakes together and raise money to help vulnerable animals.

“So far we have heard of some school groups and small businesses planning to bake and sell some yummy stuff for the fundraiser, which is great to hear.

“We also have one of our staff members baking and selling to the public.

“You can order a morning tea shout for your business or social group and proceeds go towards supporting the work we do here,” she says.

This popular fundraiser becomes more successful each year, and it’s hoped that it will bring in $320,000 nationally through Cupcake Day sales this year.

All funds donated will be used to

directly help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals.

Here in Marlborough it costs nearly $500,000 to operate its service within the community.

There’s no government funding, it’s the generosity of the community, fundraising and grants that helps the Renwick based centre to continue its life saving work.

To register your Cupcake Day fundraiser or to find out more, visit www.spcacupcakeday.co.nz Alternatively if you would like to place an order with Marlborough SPCA, here are the details.

How it works: Whip around your workplace and take orders for cupcakes and chocolate brownies, email the order to Vicky Green at spcafundraiser@yahoo.co.nz by 3pm on Friday, August 3.

Cupcakes cost $3 each and brownie slices cost $3 each.

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Food and footy feast in Renwick

By Bill McElhinney Rugby fans can see two top Mitre 10 Cup teams in action at Renwick on Thursday, August 9.

Tasman Rugby and the Renwick Rugby Club are hosting a pre-season match between the Tasman Mako and Wellington Lions.

It’s a chance to see the Mako in their local habitat when they face the Lions at the Renwick Recreation Reserve. Gates open at 12:30pm with kick off at 2pm.

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

“We’ll have a cash bar as well, so come early and enjoy some lunch and you can watch the players warm up,” event organiser Vicki Harrison-Jones says.

Organisers say there are several designated parking zones and they will have volunteers directing parking.

There is one entry off Uxbridge Street, by the fire

station, another entry off Blicks Road and another at the north end of Inkerman Street.

Spectators are asked to ensure they keep the fire station entrance clear at all times.

The entry fee is $5 for adults and a gold coin for school age children.

All proceeds are going towards the installation and upgrading of new field lighting for the Renwick Recreation Reserve.

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Each week participants are guided through different stages of what it means to have a balanced diet full of nutrients and whole foods.

Learn how to navigate a grocery store and create and prepare delicious dishes made from vegetables and legumes that will keep you well-nourished and fulfilled.

Maia has been plant-based for five years after being a long-term vegetarian.

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It’s a fun easy way to become healthier and happier in your lifestyle through dietary changes and the feeling of doing something good for yourself, thousands of animals and the earth.

The course runs from August 31 to October 12 every Friday evening from 6pm to 8.30pm at the Earthbound kitchen at Te Paranui homestead.

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Nineteen-year-old William Chapman was working for local company KTR Contracting when he competed at the regional heats in Blenheim earlier this year, hosted by Roofline Marlborough, and took out top points for the whole of the South Island.

This qualified him to take part in the finals and go up against the top roofers from the North Island which was held on July 13 at the Vodafone Events Centre in Auckland. The event was part of a two-day conference for the Roofing Association of NZ (RANZ) annual conference who then hosted the finals event.

Spokesperson Dallas Spence says William performed extremely well.

“It was a successful finals event for William. He is now the national intermediate roofer for 2018… pretty good for a guy that has only been roofing for three years and is 19 years old,” Dallas says.

William walked away with a $2500 travel voucher and $1250 worth of Milwaukee power tools, a $1000 PlaceMakers voucher, an Air NZ mystery weekend and $500 cash.

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Friday July 27, 2018

gardening

this week with Wally Richards

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Hydro flow growing systems I have been growing plants for nearly 70 years in all the sorts of ways but never have I seen such amazing results in such a quick time.

It all started off in January when a reader sent me a photo of his tomato plants growing in an Auto Pot System. I had never come across this and the comments that came with the photo certainly stirred my interest.

I contacted an importer of the equipment and obtained two twin pot units to try.

In February the components arrived and I germinated five seeds of my favourite mini cucumber, one chilli plant and an eggplant.

As it was the middle of summer the seeds quickly germinated.

In the meantime I filled the special containers with coconut choir placing the pad (supplied) at the base of the container, half filling then, sprinkling Rok Solid and Neem Powder over the choir before filling just below the rim.

The instructions said to place the seedlings into the choir and grow on to develop a good root system before placing the containers into their special trays and into the system.

I kept the choir moist with normal watering plus added Wallys Super Plant Food at 10 mils per litre of non-chlorinated water.

This is a powerful hydroponic food, so it was only a bit over a week before the seedlings had grown substantially and were ready to go into their trays.

A square of material that is gold on one side is placed in the base of the tray to prevent the roots from growing into the tray and blocking the system.

Then a special auto valve is placed into the tray with a 4mm tube connected to it, the cover then placed over it, which stops light getting into the solution and causing algae.

I used two recycled 20 litre jerry cans as holding tanks for the liquid food and minerals.

A screw-in 13mm connector plus an in-line tap was connected to a length of 13mm irrigation tubing.

I connected the two 20 litre containers together with the length of tubing and took the 4mm off takes punctured into the tube to feed the valves.

Next I made up the liquid food at 10 mils per litre (200 mils into a 20 litre tank) and added 50 mls of Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) to each tank as well filling with non-chlorinated water.

A concern I have had in the past is that hydroponic solutions have only so many minerals and elements, but this can be greatly enhanced with MBL. I had germinated five seedlings of the cucumber and placed two in one pot and three in another.

The plants grew so quickly that it was only about three to four weeks later I was picking the first fruit.

The egg plant (in its own container) flowered and produced fruit about three weeks later.

The chilli plant grew and flowered but ran out of time and heat to produce.

The cucumber produced so much fruit that we were picking every day. About June they slowed down and finished.

I noticed recently that these special containers on the shelf in a plastic house were feeling nice and warm, which means they gather heat and warm the medium, improving growth.

I have now obtained polystyrene pads to sit the trays and containers on to direct all the warmth upwards, and Panda Film to sit on the ground white side up to increase the light the plants receive and to deter insect pests.

If you have a glasshouse/tunnel house/conservatory, the hydro flow growing system is perfect to grow a few plants in. No electricity is needed, as the flow valve operates automatically.

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An around-the-world travel ticket for me and my family – so many places still to see. I love to travel and would love to share that experience with my husband and children.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

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The Handmaid’s Tale.

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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 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: A ride to Forresters Café just past Rai Valley for lunch.

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

The Life And Music Of Vera Lynn: Musician Vicki Lee will take you on a nostalgic journey filled with the songs and memories of British wartime-era singer Vera Lynn. 2pm. Main Hall, Clubs of Marlborough. Tickets $5, available from Clubs of Marlborough, Ken Hams Music Works, All About You Lingerie and Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors. Fundraiser for Alzheimers, Marlborough RSA and the Garrison.

Korean War Armistice Commemoration: In commemoration of the signing of the Korean War Armistice.

Service commences at 11am. The MRSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred 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.

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.

Laugh Out Loud: A unique event showcasing three international stand-up comedians. 7-10.30pm.

Tickets $60, which includes gourmet platter and a free wine. Doors open at 6.30pm. Giesen Sports and Events Centre, 8 Uxbridge Street, Renwick.

All funds raised will go towards Motor Neurone Disease and the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Works On Paper’. Sheyne Tuffery draws together Craig Bluett, Wendy Murphy, Danny Knox and his own 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.

Return Of The Curve: An exhibition of acrylic paintings by Victoria Hales.

Now showing until July 31. Framers on Queens, 71 Queen 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.

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

Picton Foreshore.

They grow things, they fix things: Picton Menz Shed members Robert Davies and Rex Green. Open Saturday’s 9am-noon and Wednesday’s 9am-4pm, 2 Market St Picton

Saturday 28 Marlborough Sounds Barbershop Chorus Concert: A great night of entertainment with a Capella, quartet and chorus signing. Also unaccompanied barbershop style of signing will feature. 7pm. Entrance by gold coin donation. Anglican Church Hall, Nelson Square, Picton.

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.

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.

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

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 29 Viki Lee Singing The Songs Of Vera Lyn: Musician Vicki Lee will take you on a nostalgic journey filled with the songs and memories of British wartime-era singer Vera Lynn. 2pm.

Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street.

Tickets $10 available form Take Note, Picton and Alyssums, Blenheim.

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

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

BikeFit 2018 Cyclocross Marlborough: Take the opportunity to have a go and experience the fun, thrill and laughs, riders and spectators alike. Test your skills or try something new, open to all, spectator’s welcome.

From 11.30am, various grades and prices. Queen Charlotte College, 173 Waikawa Road, Picton.

Surveying and Surveyors of Marlborough: Discussion of surveying in Marlborough from the 1940’s to the 2000’s with Managing Archivist Megan Ross and Archivist Melanie Newman. 2-3pm. Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Marlborough Thermette Society: Family boil-up at the Wairau River.

Bring a love of friendship, food to share, a cup and a chair. It’s not necessary to have a thermette. Dogs welcome and gumboots recommended.

2.30-4.30pm. Downstream of the Firth gravel plant on State Highway 1.

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

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.

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

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

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

Upcoming Events: 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. Tuesday July 31-Saturday August 4. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Cycle Chic Film Tour: Prepare to be inspired. Showcasing a captivating selection of expressive short cycling films helping to inspire, encourage and celebrate women who love to bike. Everyone should see this, all welcome. One night only. Thursday August 2. 7-8.30pm. Adults $22, under 17 years of age $16. Marlborough Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street.

Bernina Roadshow: Celebrating 125 years. Thursday August 2, 9am-8pm.

The Sewing Store 29 High Street.

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St John is seeking expressions of interest from members of the Marlborough Community for appointment to Marlborough Area Committee.

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Ten teams compete in table tennis A new table tennis competition started last Thursday with the Association selecting 10 well-matched teams based on rankings in the first round.

Matt’s Team got off to a good start with an 8-4 win over Ken’s Team. Matt Willis led the way with three wins, including a win over former team-mate Ken Thompsett.

Alex’s Team had Jeff Sawyer at number two with fill-in players Simon Bishell and Hannah Smit at one and three respectively. They won 8-4 over Zac’s Team with Hannah beating Peter Cowdrey in the first match of the night.

Jacqui’s Team beat Josh’s Team 8-4 with Jacqui Wood and Peter Welsh beating Josh Sim and Kylie Hurren in the last double.

Earlier Jacqui had won her three singles.

Marcus Osborne beat Peter Wells in four tight sets in the last singles match of the night. Josh and Kylie shared the points for their team.

A clean sweep of the doubles saw Nathan’s Team beat Jamie’s Team 7-5. This was backed up by the three wins of Nathan Watson and one for John Diamanti.

Jason’s Team beat Sam’s Team 7-5 with solid performances from Jason Kennedy and Warren Haszard. Dennis Burkhart won a vital point, with a win over fill-in player Steve Rowsell.

The Marlborough A Team lost to a strong Nelson team by 53 matches to 13 in the Perry Shield match played last Saturday in Nelson.

The men’s number one team lost 8-1, Sam Flaherty picked up the point with a win over the hard hitting Paul Op den Buysch.

Kylie Hurren won two singles as the women’s number one side lost 5-4. The Nelson tables suited her style of play as she was able to push the ball deep and follow up with a hit.

Jacqui Wood and Marion Wood each beat the Nelson number three player. Kylie Collet another former NZ junior rep won three singles for Nelson.

Nelson took the men’s number two clash 9-0. They had a experienced line-up which included two players who have played in the top three.

Warren Haszard came close to getting on the board, just losing out to Phil Hamblin.

Josh Sim, in his first Perry Shield match, did well to come back from two sets down, before losing in the fifth to Greg Smith.

Nelson won the women’s number two clash 9-0. Hannah Smit did well to extend two of her matches to a fourth set. Barbara Burkhart and Janice Thompsett both managed to hit some winners in their matches.

Nelson took the women’s doubles by 6-3.

Marion and Jacqui won two matches and lost their third match to another mother-daughter combination in Glenda Ferguson and Kylie Collet.

Marlborough lost the men’s doubles 7-2 with Alex and Sam winning two matches. Jason and Warren played well to take the top Nelson combination to 12-10 in the fifth.

Nelson took the mixed doubles 9-3. In the middle section Jason and Marion were undefeated, with their styles of play complementing each other.

Overall, Marion Wood won five matches from eight with Kylie Hurren and Sam Flaherty winning four.

At the North Island Championships in Palmerston North last Saturday , Marlborough based player and national under-15 training squad member Vanessa Wood-Lin won the under-15 girls’ doubles title with Wellington player Mei Mun Teh. The Marlborough B Team to play Nelson for the Couper Shield in Blenheim on Sunday is: No 1 team, Jamie Marfell, Jeff Sawyer, Billy Hebberd.

No 2 team, Peter Welsh, Martin Stephens, Rob Honour.

No 3 team, Bjorn Cowdrey, Malcolm Honour, Rory Osborne. Reserve: Vanessa Wood-Lin.

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Survey probes shortage of workers in Marlborough

By Bill McElhinney Marlborough is a great place to live and work, but we need more workers.

That’s the message from Wine Marlborough advocacy manager Vance Kerslake, who is calling on businesses across the province to take part in a survey to find out who and what we need.

“The wine industry here in Marlborough has been experiencing some very spectacular growth,” Vance says.

“But with that growth comes some challenges, particularly around making sure we’ve got enough people to work in the industry and that those people have places to live and the other things in the community they might need like a GP. “So my focus as advocacy manager is mainly on workforce and labour issues and working with the council and government and all the local providers to address those challenges.

“Marlborough as a whole is doing well,” Vance says.

“We have a growing tourist industry, forestry and aquaculture are busy, but we don’t have enough workers.”

The short survey Vance is promoting asks employers about staff turnover and how easy or difficult it is to recruit workers, Vance says.

“It seems many employers in Marlborough are struggling to recruit staff.

“There is a bit of a myth that suggests there are only temporary and low-paid jobs here.

“But in fact there are plenty of well-paid jobs available.

“What we don’t have are enough working age people.

GILBERT, Margaret Edith: Passed away on Wednesday July 25 2018. In her 88th year.

Much-loved wife of the late Alan William (Bill), dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Audrey, Dene and Yvonne, Lee and Dawn, Perry and Stephanie, Lynette and Steve, Ross and Karen. Loved Meg of her 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Messages may be sent to 207 Wither Road East, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Stroke Club would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to c/- P O Box 275, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Margaret will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 2pm on Monday July 30, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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Death Notices BENNIE, Roland James: July 19, 2018 HOGG, Michael Geoffrey (Mike): July 11, 2018 JEFCOATE, Lionel Richard: July 17, 2018 NEAL, Graeme John: July 23, 2018 Wine Marlborough advocacy manager Vance Kerslake wants feedback from Marlborough employers.

“And you could come here and earn while you learn with industry training and not rack up a big student debt.

“Another issue is a shortage of really affordable housing, which makes it harder to attract people from outside the district.

Developer covenants determine the styles of houses being built in Marlborough, Vance says, and currently they won’t deliver affordable housing for those who need it.

“Council or central government

are going to have to provide a circuit-breaker because the market is not providing what the local community needs at the moment,” Vance says.

“So we want to get some quality information so we can work with the Marlborough District Council, the government and industries to see if we can find solutions.”

The survey should take no more than five minutes to complete, Vance says.

It is confidential.

The results will be aggregated and will not identify any employers.

Only the Wine Marlborough workforce planning and development staff will be able to see the responses.

“We would like as many employers in Marlborough as possible to complete the survey,” Vance says.

To take part in the survey, visit the Wine Marlborough website.

culture if it became established in the Marlborough Sounds,” says Cynthia, who chaired the panel along with councillor Nadine Taylor and environment committee rural representative Ross Beech An unwanted and notifiable organism, the Mediterranean fanworm can grow up to 80cm long and in dense infestations of up to 1000 worms a square metre.

It has a leathery tube from which a single, prominent spiral fan extends. The fan, which can be up to 15cm wide when fully spread, is the worm’s feeding tentacles and can restrict water flow for mussels and oysters.

It grows bigger in New Zealand waters than anywhere else in the world due to the temperature and nutrients in the water.

The light brown, leathery-looking predator with striped tentacles can be found in Marlborough and Nelson.

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Marine invader in council’s sights

By Bill McElhinney A sneaky marine pest and an imported grass are two environmental issues for Marlborough.

The Marlborough District Council environment committee recently adopted the recommendations of the Regional Pest Management Plan hearings panel to make a new 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,” councillor Cynthia Brooks says.

“It is here in relatively low numbers so the programme aims to get ahead of it now under an exclusion programme.”

“Mediterranean fanworm could pose a real threat to aqua-

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friday fact A Mediterranean fanworm growing on the propellor shaft of a boat.

a separate project be undertaken over the next 12 months to develop a new programme for wilding conifers.

“Submitters to the pest control plan also 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,” Cynthia says.

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Sending Damian McKenzie to the back of the class Damian McKenzie’s fleet footed ways should have him playing at fullback, not No 10.

Watching the quarter final between his Chiefs and the Hurricanes on Friday night showed the positive and negative reasons why.

The 23-year-old was mercurial from broken play.

As usual, he has the ability to step and glide past defenders when given space and time and is one of the best counter-attackers of the modern era.

However, that ability to sum up a situation at pace seems to go missing with his passing game.

His desire to throw long, cut-out passes has long seen him as an intercept risk and it happened twice, leading to one try, in the Hurricanes 32-31 quarter final win in Wellington.

In the 10 jersey he seems stifled against an

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organised defensive line.

After the playoff loss, All Blacks selector Grant Fox said on radio that Mackenzie needs to take better options and rethink the big passes.

The All Blacks have long seen McKenzie as the back-up to first choice 10 Beauden Barrett but it appears his game is better suited to challenging Ben Smith for the black 15 jersey instead.

In reality, the second best No 10 in New Zealand is currently Richie Mo’unga.

However, there appears to be no end in sight to the Damian McKenzie experiment.

Undoubtedly McKenzie deserves his spot in the All Blacks but it would be a stretch to say he is in his best spot.

At 23, he has time to prove doubters wrong, but learning a position while playing for the

Interclub golf change

The Golf Marlborough mens interclub matches which were to be played at the Blenheim Golf Club on Sunday have been transferred to the Awatere Golf Club.

Veterans golf results

Damian McKenzie

All Blacks rarely turns out well.

The New Zealand public demands perfection, not a work in progress and McKenzie is certainly far from a finished product.

Results from the Marlborough Veterans Golf Association tournament played at Picton on July 23.

Individual: 1, Nick Wright (Picton) 37; 2, Bill Varrall (Blenheim), Malcom Aitken (Marlborough), Mike Ashworth (Picton) 37; 5, Allan Johnson (Wairau Valley) 35; 6, Ron Frisken (Picton), Butch Aitken (Picton) 34; 7, Peter Alloway (Wairau Valley), Rowdy Robertson (Picton).

Team: 1st Picton no 2: Mick Wright, Rowdy Robertson, Butch Aickman and Colin Roper; 2nd Picton no. 1; 3rd Wairau Valley.

The next tournament will be on Tuesday August 6 at the Rarangi Golf Club.

Dion MacDonald – Red Team Sponsors - Columbus Coffee and Seven Vines Ltd My name is Dion MacDonald, I am 40 years old, married to my wife Amber, and have four kids. I work as a vineyard manager for my parents on the family farm.

Various reasons have led me to participate in this year’s fight for life, including wanting to have a go one last time at a physical sport (before I’m completely broken and past it lol), something a little different to rugby and something that I could look back on in time with my kids, with them hopefully having learned some good things from it all.

Also I had been thinking to myself

that I would like to do something for charity in some way and this popped up last year, but I was injured and didn’t apply.

I think this is a great way to contribute to the community and to help young people that may be struggling in many different ways.

For me training has been tough over the first six weeks, but has been very rewarding also.

My general fitness has increased a lot and I’ve enjoyed it as it has been a great change from my usual routine.

Learning new skills this late in the game is tricky but hopefully I can pick it up enough and make a good

show of it on the night.

The coaching and management team have been very encouraging and helpful to all of us which has been good as most of us are new to boxing.

Thanks need to be given to all of the sponsors for this event, as well as the public who will also be attending on the night.

I thank my sponsors - Tracey Nicholl and Shona (Shonk) Binnington from Columbus Coffee Cafe and also my parents Lynley and Brigham MacDonald of Seven Vines.

Good luck to all. I hate burpees!

The Sun will be profiling each Fight For Life competitor in the lead up to the big event on September 29.

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