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By Bill McElhinney The summer heat is here and once again fire authorities are on the alert. Marlborough is one of the most fire-prone areas in the country through the summer months and a total fire ban is now in place. Fire and Emergency Marlborough principal rural fire officer, John Foley, says Marlborough is quickly drying out and the fire risk will climb in the coming weeks. “It still looks green in places,” John says, “but if you look closer the soil is drying out and so is the grass.” A wet start to the summer has meant vigorous plant growth, which means Marlborough is ripe for scrub fires. Continued on Page 2. Fire and Emergency Marlborough principal rural fire officer, John Foley, says there is a total fire ban in place now.

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Fire risk climbs in summer heat Continued from page 1. There have already been two recent incidents: a small bush fire erupted in Endeavour Park off Waikawa Rd, Picton, early on Sunday morning. Helicopters were called in as the area was difficult to access. And on Monday fire crews were called to the Taylor River Reserve, opposite the Beaver Rd entrance, where vegetation was burning on a property with two sheds close by. “We haven’t had much trouble so far this summer,” John says, “but as the hot weather continues we want everyone to be responsible. “If you’re burning off, check that you burn is out properly. A crust can form on the top which will make it look safe, but underneath there may still be stuff burning. “It only takes a bit of wind and one hot ember to start something.” As an example, John says they recently checked a burn that was three weeks old, and found it was still going. “If you’re mowing, try and

avoid the heat of the day. That’s when a spark from a stone can set something off.” John expects the higher fire risk to continue through February and March. He is also advising the many people using the popular Wither Hills walks to avoid the heat of the day. Fire and Emergency recently erected signs at the entrances to the Wither Hills Farm Park cautioning walkers and bikers to avoid the area between 10am and 4pm. “It’s a guide to the public,” John says. “Between those hours, you shouldn’t really be going to the upper reaches of the farm park. “Go out in the morning and evening when it’s cooler,” he advises. “If anything happens, there’s no way out.” John says he was surprised recently to see a group of seven people high up the Mount Vernon track one hot afternoon, and urges people to be more cautious. A few weeks ago a rogue elec-

Fire and Emergency recently erected signs at the entrances to the Wither Hills Farm Park cautioning walkers and bikers to avoid the area between 10am and 4pm.

trical wire sparked a grass fire just south of Blenheim. “If that had happened now it would have just taken off because the grass would have been a lot drier,” John says.. John says recent changes to legislation mean a total fire ban is not as restrictive

as it previously was. “There’s little risk with someone using an enclosed barbecue in an urban area, What we want people to do is check the website, checkitsalright.nz, which will tell you what you can do and where.” Safety Tips:

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Two injured in crash The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was called to take a critically injured motorcyclist to Wellington Hospital on Sunday morning after an accident on State Highway 6 between Rapaura Road and Blicks Road. The accident involved a utility vehicle and the motorbike, which was carrying a pillion passenger. Wellington’s Life Flight rescue helicopter treated the second person, who was also critically injured.

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Hall makeover well on way By Bill McElhinney After years of planning and designs, the modern makeover of the Awatere Memorial Hall in the heart of Seddon is heading for completion. The $3 million redevelopment project is extending and updating the 39-year-old building and installing new features. There is a new meeting room and office space, the indoor stage has been lowered to the main floor level and there will be a decked area overlooking the Seddon Domain, with hall doors opening out on to the deck. The main entrance is being extended onto the car park, there is

a new kitchen and functions room, the toilets and changing rooms have been expanded and a disabled toilet added, and a lift is being installed to an upstairs room which will house a new community gym. A team from Scott Construction have been on the job since July last year, and the project will be completed by the end of July this year, Scott Construction manager John Tovey says. “We’ve gutted a lot of the interior and some of the exterior has been removed to make way for the new extensions,” John says, “and we’ve installed structural steel to make the building more resilient to earthquakes.”

The hall had remained structurally sound despite earthquakes in 2013 and 2016. However, it had to be brought up to standard to meet new building and safety code requirements. The hall was built in a fundraising drive 40 years ago that included a beauty pageant and volunteers shovelling sheep manure. But hall use dropped after the 1970s and 80s when the hall hosted rugby club functions, balls and weddings. Councillor Cynthia Brooks, who was the Marlborough District Council’s main representative on the hall project, said the new facility was going to be a real lift

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for Seddon. “Council made the right call in deciding to renovate and repair the hall and it’s great to know that people are happy with what’s being done. “There has been wonderful support from the community for this,” Cynthia says, “and the team of locals involved in the planning process have done a great job and worked well with the council. “The hall is used by almost everyone in the area and to have it fully refurbished will be a boost to the heart and soul of the township. “It’s a wonderful building, fit for purpose for the 21st century and beyond.”

Due to the recent fire at the Waste Sorting Centre, the opening hours for the Blenheim waste and recycling facilities have changed from Monday. The new opening hours are - Resource Recovery Centre: 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday; 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Waste Sorting Centre (Blenheim Transfer Station): 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday; 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Greenwaste 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday; 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday and Sunday.

New Zealander of Year Mental health advocate Mike King is one of three people who have been nominated for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. The other two are Dr Marewa Glover, tobacco harm reduction advocate and Lisa King, founder of Eat My Lunch. The winner will be announced at the New Zealander of the Year Awards Gala in Auckland on February 13. Previous winners of the New Zealander of the Year Award are: Kristine Bartlett (2018), Taika Waititi (2017), Richie McCaw (2016), Sir Stephen Tindall (2015), Dr. Lance O’Sullivan (2014), Dame Anne Salmond (2013), Sir Richard Taylor (2012), Sir Paul Callaghan (2011) and Sir Ray Avery (2010).

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Picton turns it on again! By Bill McElhinney “It was our biggest crowd ever!” Picton Maritime Festival committee chairperson, Beryl Bowers, was thrilled with the crowd that turned up for Saturday’s event on the Picton Foreshore. “We would have had more than 6000 there during the day, and an even bigger crowd in the evening when the Koi Boys were performing. The place was packed.” The popular festival, which has been running now for 14 years, returns the proceeds to community groups, especially those involving

youth and families. “The voluntary organisations that helped out during the festival will all benefit from this,” Beryl says. The festival is a free to enter family oriented event, celebrating the unique maritime heritage of Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. “Our aim is to bring the community together, enable children to learn about the region’s heritage in a fun way and provide an opportunity for parents and children to spend time together without having to pay expensive entry fees,” Beryl says.

ABOVE: Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club members were on hand to make sure everyone was safe on the water. From left: William Rose, Joel Porter, Abbey Brown and Brendon Ferguson. LEFT: Picton Girl Guides leader H J Ashworth helps Archie Osborne and Daniel Mander get ready for some fun on the water. RIGHT: Kahu and Nick Tairakena were loving the chocolate coated ice creams at the Picton Festival.

One-year-old Olivia Hantler loved Coastguard volunteers Alison Lamont, Jan Bisman and Anna Amos at the Ahoy there! Rachel Holland and Nina Duessler get into the swing of things the water play on the Picton Maritime Festival. at the Picton Maritime Festival. Foreshore.

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No laughs this time! By Bill McElhinney Havelock artist and playwright, Rick Edmonds, usually likes to get the audience laughing. The Havelock Theatre Company has staged many of Rick’s plays in the intimate cafe-style setting in the Havelock Town Hall, where they have been well received. But Rick has decided to do something different. He has written and produced two one-act plays in a serious vein. “I wanted to do something that would challenge me, as an artist, and challenge the players as well,” Rick says. “When I told them these plays weren’t comedies but serious pieces,

they laughed out loud. “Well, they’re not laughing now!” The plays have dark themes and are written to express strong emotions, and Rick is pleased with the way the cast have stepped up to the challenge. “Mrs Milligan’s Marvellous Marmalade and Other Spreads” sounds light-hearted, but both plays have as a theme the “perfect crime.” But rather than the classic who-dunnits, they are more how-and-whatdunnits, and they both explore character changes as relationships develop, intensify, and are challenged. Mrs Milligan’s Marvellous Marmalade is set in the home of a happily married and recently retired couple, and centres on the character changes

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Robbie wins at country music awards By Megan Connolly While there are awards for all sections, it was Blenheim performer, Robbie Giddens, who took out the overall senior winner at this year’s Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards with his own song, ‘Off My Memory’. “I was completely shocked, I didn’t expect it,” Robbie says. “It was even more special to win with my own song.” Robbie is the son of local musicians Grace Hart and Paul Giddens, and it isn’t the first time he’s entered the awards. In the past, Robbie had entered the competition in the intermediate category. This was his first time competing in the senior category. The finals concert on Sunday night was “fantastic.” “It was good to be acknowledged by fellow musicians,” Robbie says. However, Robbie is no stranger to the music scene and currently takes his music to Beijing, China, for much of the year. Playing music since he was a fouryear-old, Robbie “cut his teeth” with the Blenheim Country Music Club, where he picked up all the skills he needed to eventually become a professional musician. “It gave me a platform to play and taught me a lot about playing in a band. “It’s a very good thing to be a part of the club,” Robbie says. Robbie’s mother, Grace Hart, also participated in the Country Music Awards and won the Silvertones award category.

Senior Overall winner Robbie Giddens on stage at the Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards on Sunday evening.

Audience members Francie Galloway and Lyn Toshach enjoyed the Rock n Roll Singing section of the Competition.

“It was really special for us both,” Robbie says. Robbie and his mother entered the awards thanks to encouragement from local personality and performer Jenny Sweet, Robbie says. “We were going to enter as a duo and Jenny talked us into entering the individual categories.” Robbie has an album available called ‘Yellow Comes to Mind,’ which is available on ITunes. Results: Due to the long list of winners only the overall winners will

be published. Senior Overall winner- Robbie Giddens. Senior Overall Runner up - Gemma Parsons, Christchurch. Intermediate Overall winner - Zac Griffith, Tapawera. Intermediate Overall runner up -Danielle Coles, Blenheim. Junior Overall runner up - Maddie Connor, Nelson. Junior Overall runner up - Georgia Coles, Geraldine. Photos provided.

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Music man Peter Bargh Local legend, Peter Bargh, chats to Sun Reporter Megan Connolly about his life and his passion for music and the water.

ABOVE: Ninety year old and local legend, Peter Bargh, still swims every week. LEFT: Many locals will know Peter Bargh from his time playing and teaching saxophone.

Saxophone player, diving coach, pool manager, music and Spanish teacher, body builder, artist, water skier, fireman, and snooker player. What hasn’t Peter Bargh done? The local legend has done many things for the people of Marlborough including sharing and passing on everything he’s learned in many of his passions. But Peter will be mostly recognised from his days playing the Saxophone or around a pool of water. The self-taught musician, born in

England, who recently turned 90, says he doesn’t feel his age. Peter and his family, who emigrated from England, spent two years in Australia before they moved to Blenheim. It was during his time in Australia his passion for diving and swimming began, he says. So it was a simple decision for Peter to accept a position for a pool manager at the original Blenheim pool. Peter worked at the pool for 26 years and retired early at the age

of 58. His early retirement meant he could continue his music teaching and playing for groups all over Blenheim and the world. “I’ve played with so many different groups over the years,” Peter says. One of the many highlights for Peter is when music and diving synchronised in Shanghai during his time coaching divers at the World Championship of diving. One evening Peter got the opportunity to get up and play with the

group on stage. “That was really exciting,” Peter says. Even though he’s hung up his saxophone in recent years, Peter still swims twice a week.

can’t play something for over 50 years and not miss it,” Peter says. It’s clear that Peter was born to be a teacher and has passed on many of the things he has learned over the years to the people of Blenheim. And as someone who is always keen to have a go, there are very few things he regrets or wishes he could have done. “I wish I could have tried other water sports like wind surfing but they hadn’t been invented yet,” Peter says.

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Adjusting to childcare So you are returning to work now or in the future and will require childcare? Lucky for you there are several options available in Marlborough when it comes to childcare. There is homebased care, early learning centres, kindergartens, nannies and au pairs to name a few. Once you have chosen which solution best fits your family’s needs, start the process of introducing your children to the idea of childcare. Here are some tips to help. Talk: A couple of weeks/months before starting transition visits chat with your child about where different people go during the day, and why. Talk to your child about the fact that one day they will go to childcare, and the sorts of things that they will see and do there. Storytime: Read books or make up stories about children starting childcare and make it exciting, like a fun adventure. Visit: Start visiting the childcare a few weeks, or even months, before your child starts care. If you can manage it, start with half an hour visits with one parent staying the whole time. These playful visits can help

children get used to the environment, and showed them the fun that can have. Use transition objects: Taking an object from home helps children to feel safe and secure. It might be a teddy or any other object that reminds them of home. This helps them to focus on something positive on the drive to childcare and at the time of separation. Give some control to your child: It can help them to feel more accepting of the things that they can’t control. Things like choosing their clothing, the fruit that she wants to take etc. Leave confidently: It can be tempting to stay longer for more cuddles if your child is emotional, but many parents will say that it’s easier to give a warm and loving goodbye then leave. If it was a difficult separation, phone the carers a short while later to see how they are. Chances are that five minutes after you left, the child was calm and happily playing. Communicate: Talk with the carers about how your child is settling in and consciously model a friendly and relaxed relationship with your child’s carers. Children trust those that you trust. Ask the carers if there are any tricks and tips that they recommend for separation.

Study tips for 2019 Christmas has come and gone and 2019 is upon us. This also means that the start of the school, college or tertiary term is just around the corner so now is a good time to plan your study goals. Here are some study tips. Create A Study Plan: Having a study plan is the single most important aspect of a good study routine as it boosts your study motivation on a regular basis. Nothing else you do will have such positive results on your studying ability as the act of creating a study plan. Be Realistic: Having a good study plan in place is all well and good but if it isn’t realistic then there is little point. If your study plan only allocates four hours for sleep and two minutes and twenty-three seconds to get to class, then you should reassess how you are approaching things. The study goals you set need to be realistic in terms of how much you can study plus what you can achieve. Mark Key Dates: Class tests, assignment due dates, presentations, exams, holidays – these are all important dates you should keep track off. You should plan your study and set your goals in relation to these dates. Once you have your presentations, assignments and essays mapped out on your study planner, this will make it easier for you to foresee any busy periods that are on the horizon which you can plan your study time around. Understand What Motivates You: Understanding what motivates you to study may

Having a good study plan in place for the year ahead will help you cope with the workload.

be the deciding factor for maintaining your energy and sticking to your study plans. The New Year can instill people with that intense fire to change aspects of their lives but after a few weeks this can peter away and you can fall back into old routines. If you take the time to understand what motivates you then you can use this throughout the year. Don’t Burnout: Even if you adopt the study tips above, it’s still possible to burnout. That is why it is important to always make time for your family and friends. It’s also vital that you make time for yourself, time to just relax and to partake in your hobbies. The most important thing to remember is “to have the right attitude”. If you remain positive and believe that you can conquer your fears you can do it!

There are steps you can take to ensure your child transitions into childcare when you return to work.

Scholarships for Maori and Pasifika Lincoln University is continuing its drive to increase Maori and Pasifika representation in tertiary study, by introducing a suite of scholarships in 2019. The $5000 scholarships are intended to assist those passionate about agriculture, science, tourism, Matauraka Maori including Mahinga kai, and to support students pathwaying up from other tertiary providers. Lincoln introduced Maori and Pasifika Accommodation Scholarships at the start of 2018, while Sir Turi Carroll Scholarships for Maori student leaders were initiated in 2013. Lincoln University Director Maori and Pasifika, Dr Dione Payne, said the intent of the scholarships is to support and encourage Maori and Pasifika students to achieve their aspirations for their whenua, whanau, hapu and iwi. They are part of an overall strategy to increase the number of Maori and Pasifika students at Lincoln University, which includes pastoral and cultural support to create a home-like atmosphere on campus for those

away from whanau. The new scholarships are: Aoraki Connect Scholarship- for Maori tertiary students pathwaying up from other educational providers Matauraka Maori Scholarship- for Maori students who demonstrate excellence in subjects focused on Te Ao Maori Ahuwhenua Scholarship- for Maori students who enrol in an agricultural focused qualification Putaiao Scholarship- Maori students who demonstrate an interest and excellence in science related subjects Tapoi Scholarship- for Maori students that demonstrate an interest and excellence in tourism related subjects Fanua Scholarship - for domestic Pasifika students from any high school that demonstrate excellence in any subject that relates to Lincoln University subject areas. For more information about the scholarships go to www.lincoln.ac.nz/Study/Qualifications/Qualification/scholarships/

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It would be the people and the climate. We don’t regret moving here at all.

The people are friendly. We love Picton because of the cruise ships and all the different types of people. They always smile at you.

The weather, for one thing. It’s a very lovely place. I think it’s the best province in the South Island.

There’s everything you need in one place. And the weather is great too.

I love the weather and it’s very easy to get to places like The Withers Hills and The Taylor River. I’m a dancer so I’m also thankful for the studios here.

Top 10 destinations in Marlborough Marlborough is known for its beautiful landscapes of rolling hills, vineyards, outdoor trails and community spirit. There’s just too many to do in one day so here are some of the top destinations in Marlborough as suggested by Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. 1. Walk or cycle the Queen Charlotte Track The Queen Charlotte track stretches 70km from Ship Cove to Anakiwa and is an intermediate to advanced grade. The whole track can be completed in 5 days on foot, or 3 days on a mountain bike with luggage transfers available by water-taxi. 2. Swim with dolphins As far as unique New Zealand experiences go, swimming with

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dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds is definitely one of them. Guides will take you on a search for the five different species of dolphins found in this area. 3. Taste of Marlborough With more than 30 cellar doors, explore the cellar doors at your own pace, self-drive, cycle or join a guided wine tour. 4. Omaka Heritage Centre Discover the world-renowned WWI and WWII exhibits at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre where aircrafts are bought to life in a theatrical manner featuring Peter Jackson’s own rare collection of historical aircraft and memorabilia. 5. Cr u ise Marlboroug h Sounds The most idyllic areas of

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Message from the Mayor Marlborough is a certainly great place to live, work and play. This year has gotten off to a great start with some wonderful weather and fantastic local events. Over the weekend Picton hosted its annual Maritime Festival which is one of many events we will hold this year that we can all be proud of.

Mayor of Marlborough, John Leggett.

Coming up, there’s the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival and the Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival, which provide a fun day out and a boost for local businesses. This summer we’re seeing an increase in cruise ship visits to Picton. Many local businesses benefit from more passengers and we’re also seeing more Kiwis spending time in Marlborough over summer.

The relaunched Coastal Pacific train service down to Kaikoura has been busy. Our beautiful Marlborough Sounds will always be a drawcard, along with our world-class wine, hospitality and amazing outdoor recreational opportunities. If the past month is anything to go by, 2019 is going to be a great year for Marlborough. I hope you have a productive and enjoyable 2019.

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Marlborough Flyer is back on track The Marlborough Flyer, a historical World War I locomotive, took to the tracks for the first time on December 1, 2018 since the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake. The Ab608 steam train, “Passchendaele” was built in 1915. Rebuilt and completed by Steam Incorporated in 2014 it has run over 10,000 kilometres and covered much of the kiwi rail’s network. The steam engine is a huge attraction for visitors and locals alike, taking passengers from Picton to Blenheim and back in a way that really immerses them into the landscape of Marlborough. Only operating on Sundays during the summer season, it’s a great weekend family experience and a proud piece of Marlborough’s history. During the time it was built it was the largest Ab-class locomotive operating between Blenheim and Picton. October of 2017 saw the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, which was fought by the Allies against the German Empire in World War I. Initially The Marlborough Flyer stands as a reminder.

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Kristen and Joseph are very happy to announce the birth of Cecilia Marie Korimako on December 15, 2018, in Auckland. Born at home with the help from wonderful midwife Gail. Everybody sleepy but thriving. Photo provided.

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Renee and Daniel are pleased to welcome the safe arrival of Eliza Jeanette (7lb 13oz) on January 3, 2019, at 10.48pm at Wairau Hospital. A little sister to Ayvah, Sam and Connor. Special thanks to all the staff at Wairau Hospital for all you’ve done.

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KiwiRail plans for two new ferries KiwiRail plans to replace its three ageing Cook Strait ferries with two new, larger, purpose-built rail ferries. The current ferry fleet, comprising the Kaitaki, Kaiarahi and the Aratere, is due to be replaced by 2024. The decision follows a two-year consultation process which found rail-enabled ferries were the most cost effective, efficient and best in the long-term. The new ferries will be able to carry more people and freight and will be faster, making the maximum six return sailings a day. Only one ferry, the Aratere, can currently take rail wagons. On the other two, containers are loaded off railway wagons on to trailers, then the trailers are driven on to the ferries.

The new ferries will be designed from scratch for Cook Strait conditions and passenger comfort. A KiwiRail spokesman said there were now new hull configurations which will be better able to deal with the wake issue in Marlborough Sounds. KiwiRail acting chief executive Todd Moyle said the company would start the process of establishing changes to terminal infrastructure next year. The new vessels will require new terminal facilities and additional infrastructure. KiwiRail is working with stakeholders, including Wellington and Marlborough ports, over proposed multi-user terminals to accommodate the new vessels.

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Bride of the Year Blenheim The ageing Cook Strait ferries are to be replaced with two new, larger, purpose-built rail ferries.

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Wednesday January 23, 2019

New life for historic carriage

By Bill McElhinney Two years of careful work by Blenheim wainwright Dudley Lerwill, one of only three people in New Zealand building and restoring horse-drawn carriages, has resulted in a new life for a historic carriage. Dudley and carriage owner, Gary Hebberd, took the restored carriage for a test drive at Dudley’s Hawkesbury Carriages property on Old Renwick Road last week, and were pleased with the results. “It was originally an army ammunition trolley,” Dudley says, “probably from around 1900. “It arrived as a heap of scraps, so it was a total rebuild, apart from the wheels.” “The carriage had been sitting out in a paddock, rotting away, for 25 years before I got it,” Gary says. He plans to use the restored carriage in his business, Pukatea Trails, which offers horse trekking and carriage rides at the historic St James Station, up the Tophouse Road, a short drive from the popular tourist town of Hanmer Springs. St James was one of the largest operating cattle/sheep stations in the country, dating back to 1862. In 2009 it was acquired by the Crown and is now a national park, managed by the Department of Conservation. Gary’s business is based at

Dudley Lerwill and Gary Hebberd set out to test drive the carriage rebuilt by Dudley, which Gary is going to use in his horse trek business.

the historic St James homestead and offers guided horse treks and freedom horse trekking. Gary also has a restored chuck wagon, and plans to build a stagecoach which will take people for

rides through the Molesworth area. “It’s great to see the work Dudley has done in restoring this,” Gary says. “You need considerable skills, including blacksmithing skills, as

all the metal parts have to be forged by hand.” Dudley has been collecting old carriages and parts from around the district for years, restoring what could be restored and building other

projects from the ground up. They are on display in a “museum” on his property, which he opens to the public on winter weekends and on most days during the summer months.

Keep up with your local conversation Lake Rotoiti is the venue for the New Zealand Power Boat Nationals next weekend. Photo: Jeremy Ward

Power boats will race at Rotoiti next month The 2019 New Zealand Power Boat Nationals are coming to Lake Rotoiti next month. Club spokesman Joe Blakiston says the organising committee have worked tirelessly to secure the event in the magnificent national park environment and is looking forward to a repeat of their last regatta in 2017, which has been regarded as the most successful New Zealand powerboat regatta in

recent memory. “We are looking at eight GP hydroplanes racing for national title honours which, is a sight and sound unsurpassed in motorsport,” Joe says. “The other exciting classes of Formula 1, 2 and 3 plus national champs in inboard and outboard classes and the popular junior and clubman classes make for an action packed weekend.”

The nationals are on Saturday, February 23, and a full programme of racing is scheduled for the Sunday. Joe says they have worked closely with the Department of Conservation to put on this event, and they are a great partner in keeping this iconic event going . To ensure this is a well-run event a no dogs, no drones and no rubbish left in the area policy is strictly enforced.

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EVENT: Trots at Waterlea

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Time for a snack. Aylee and Jett Randall at the Redwoodtown Friday Funday.

Tyler Green enjoys the slippery slide at the Redwoodtown School Funday.

EVENT: Fun day at Redwoodtown

It was Friday Funday at Redwoodtown School, where the Redwoodtown Parents Group and Oscar staff organised fun for Blenheim children and families.

Linda Davies and Alice Mills were helping out at the Friday Funday.

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We’re recruiting! Advisory Board Members and Chairperson Hortus Ltd invites applications for three Advisory Board Members and one Chairperson These professional roles relate to a two or three-year term commencing April 2019 Hortus is a major player in the viticulture labour supply and vineyard management industry in Marlborough. Established 10 years ago they have grown to a team of 70 permanent employees and up to 450 seasonal staff. The successful candidates will provide advice and direction to the business, its divisions and team members and deliver on speciﬁc projects. For more information please visit www.hortus.co.nz Initial enquiries are welcomed by contacting Lucy MacLean at Hortus on 021 358668 or lucy@hortus.co.nz Applications close 5pm Sunday 3rd February 2019

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Good field lines up for popular golf tourney By Bill McElhinney Two keen golfers are putting in the hard yards this week in preparation for the 2019 McKendry Honda Summer Spectacular, to be played at the Rarangi Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday. Aroha Minhinnick, eleven, and her senior partner and Tasman golf Rep. Jane Ingram, are teaming up again for the popular tournament. This will be their third tournament together, and the first year they played they were only one shot away from the winners. Aroha is an up-and-coming junior golfer who regularly attends a junior academy for young Tasman golfers. She started playing with her Dad, Jason, as they live adjacent to the Rarangi course, and now she beats him occasionally, although Dad doesn’t play so much now, Aroha says. Aroha plays most weekends, but planned to be out on the course every night this week in preparation for tournament. “And I will be too,” Jane says. Club president Carla Heppelthwaite says they are expecting a good field for the men’s and The draw for the McKendry Honda Summer Spectacular Tournament to be played at the Rarangi Golf Course this weekend. Saturday, tee No. 1: 7.02 G. Kirby, T. Davies; Y. Ando, N. MacLeod; 7.09 M. Ingram, M. Swanson; A. Parker, P. Ferguson; 7.16 A. Hogg, N. Reeves; K. Foster, S. Minhinnick; 7.23 D. Price, R. Morris; P. Ryan, G. Johnson; 7.30 R. Willems, M. Gardiner; P. Way, A. Ellis; 7.37 M. Garrett, D. Robertson; R. Van Asch, H. Eradus. 7.44 Starters time. 7.51 H. Neame, P. Martin; A. Beard, L. Naysmith; 7.58 A. Minhinnick, J. Ingram; S. Godsiff, M. Best; 8.05 A. Isle, J. Hornby; H. Beard, L. Nuttall; 8.12 I. Berrie, G. McCarthy; G. Bertogg, S. McLagan; 8.19 N. Kydd, A. Heffer; I. Richards, J. Fowke; 8.26 R. Brooks; S. Rainbird; H. Evans, B. Evans; 12.00 D. McCrindle, T. Robertson; S. Greenstreet, K. Dickson; 12.07 L. McAlpine, D. Wye; P. Franks, G. Kirkwood; 12.14 O. Gibbs, T. Grant; R. Johl, D. Knappstein; 12.21 W. Pluss, H. Bloemberg; K. Kotua, J. Tukeke; 12.28 G. Lang, D. Watson; J. Campion, G. Thorn; 12.35 K. Fyfe, R. Meaclen; A. Tasker, T. Hamilton;

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Harriers meet tomorrow The Marlborough Harriers Club summer runners is on again tomorrow, Thursday. Meet at Ching Park, Endeavour Street (off Budge Street) at 6pm for a pack run, “Which Way Now.” Everyone is welcome to participate. These runs are non-competitive and are made as enjoyable as possible. Join in and run all events or just the ones you want to. The cost is $2 per week or $20 for the season (families $25 for the season).

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Brent Silcock, McKendry Honda, and golfing partners Aroha Minhinnick and Jane Ingram are looking forward to the Rarangi Summer Spectacular tournament this weekend.

women’s pairs nett tourney, with a best ball competition on day one and a combined nett on day two. “We had 92 pairs last year,” Carla says, “and a good number of golfers from the Tasman region. “And we’re delighted to have McKendry Honda as our main

sponsor this year.” “We’ve had great support from many Rarangi golfers, so we were happy to get behind the tournament,” Brent Silcock, from McKendry Honda, says. Brent turned up for a photo shoot driving the eye-catching

new Honda Civic Type R, which currently holds the front-wheel drive record for the fastest ever lap of a German motorsports track. The annual golf tournament is one of the oldest and largest in Marlborough, offering a total prize pool of over $15,000.

12.42 Starters time 12.49 B. Bavin, B. Holden; S. McCaa, J. Giblin; 12.56 S. Grant, M. Smith; B. Lawless, T. Emerans; 1.03 C. Masters, B. Masters; T. Jordan, A. Milne. Saturday, tee No. 2: 7.02 A. Young, M. Irving; P. d’Auvergne, H. Morrow; 7.09 T. Faifau, H. Fitzgibbon; P. Silke, A. Hickey; 7.16 P. Norton, M. Smith; S. Russell, W. King; 7.23 J. Minhinnick, L. Keegan; J. Norton, G. Kerrigan; 7.30 C. Dawson, R. Thompson; O. Glover, F. Barnett; 7.37 M. Inwood, B. Hedges; J. Cooke, N. Gibb. 7.44 starters time 7.51 C. Neame, J. Alexander; J. Findlay, W. Ingram; 7.58 B. Curgenven, D. Best; M. Edmonds, A. Stevenson; 8.05 J. Anderson-Bay, J. Laing; N. Reed, K. McConchie; 8.12 L. Batchelor, D. Betts; R. Kydd, D. McCarthy; 8.19 M. Grant, B. Quaife; M. Hampton, R. Lacey; 8.26 M. McLeod, W. Moffat; V. Graham, J. Davies; 12.00 A. Shutkowski, A. Ross; K. Gill, G. Illott; 12.07 M. Newport, S. Moffat; E. Kahaki, N. Thomson; 12.14 B. Johnson, N. Martin; M. Milne, B. Verry; 12.21 S. Lang, L. Brice; J. Oversll, G. Latimer; 12.28 J. Rainbird, P. Bavin; T. Appleman, D. Hedges; 12.35 A. Yemm, M. Ponder; J. January, J. Jones. 12.42 Starters time

12.49 G. Barnett, T. Glubb; B. MacDonald, P. Browning; 12.56 P. Hill, R. Hubert; B. Hale, I. Hale; 1.03 P. Looker, N. Allen; D. Simmons, C. Park. Sunday, tee No. 1: 7.02 B. MacDonald, P. Browning; S. Russell, W. King; 7.09 M. Milne, B. Verry; M. Newport, S. Moffatt; 7.16 P. Hill, D. Hubert; J. Norton, G. Kerrigan; 7.23 B. Curgenven, D. Best; J. Cooke, M. Gibb; 7.30 P. d’Auvergne, H. Morrow; T. Faifau, H. Fitzgibbon; 7.37 G. Barnett, T. Glubb; P. Norton, N. Smith. 7.44 Starters time 7.51 M. Inwood, B. Hedges; K. Gill, G. Illott; 7.58 C. Dawson, R. Thompson; M. Edmonds, A. Stevenson; 8.05 C. Neame, J. Alexander; B. Hale, I. Hale; 8.12 N. Reed, K. McConchie; L. Batchelor, D. Betts; 8.19 M. McLeod, W. Moffat; R. Kydd, D. McCarthy; 12.00 A. Shutkowski, A. Ross; O. Glover, F. Barnett; 12.07 P. Silke, A. Hickey; J. Minhinnick, L. Keegan; 12.14 M. Hampton, R. Lacey; J. Anderson-Bay, J. Laing; 12.21 S. Lang, L. Brice; J. Rainbird, P. Bavin; 12.28 M. Grant, B. Quaife; D. Hedges, T. Appleman; 12.35 J. Davies, V. Graham; J. Overall, G. Latimer. 12.42 Starters time 12.49 J. Findlay, W. Ingram; A. Yemm, M. Ponder; 12.56 A. Young, M. Irving; O. Gibbs, T. Grant; 1.03 B. Johnstone, N. Mar-

tin; E. Kahaki, N. Thomson; 1.10 P. Franks, G. Kirkwood; J. January, J. Jones; 1.17 D. Looker, N. Allen; D. Simmons, C. Park. Sunday, tee No. 11 7.02 A. Hogg, N. Reeves; D. Price, R. Morris; 7.09 K. Fyfe, R. Meaclen; S. McCaa, J. Giblin; 7.16 R. Van Asch, H. Eradus; P. Way, A. Ellis; 7.23 Y. Ando, M. MacLeod; R. Willems, M. Gardiner; 7.30 C. Masters, B. Masters; A. Isle, J. Hornby; 7.37 R. Brooks, S. Rainbird; L. McAlpine, D. Wye. 7.44 Starters time 7.51 S. Godsiff, M. Best; A. Beard, L. Naysmith; 7.58 H. Neame, P. Martin; S. Greenstreet, K. Dickson; 8.05 I. Berrie, G. McCarthy; N. Kydd, A. Heffer; 8.12 A. Parker, P. Ferguson; H. Evans, B. Evans; 12.00 T. Jordan, A. Milne; W. Pluss, H. Bloemberg; 12.07 H. Beard, L. Nuttall; M. Ingram, M. Swanson; 12.14 G. Bertogg, S. McLagan; I. Richards, J. Fowke; 12.21 B. Bavin, B. Holden; T. Davies, G. Kirby; 12.28 J. Campion, G. Thorn; K. Foster, S. Minhinnick; 12.35 M. Garrett, D. Robertson; P. Ryan, G. Johnson. 12.42 Starters time 12.49 G. Lang, J. Watson; B. Lawless, T. Emerans; 12.56 D. McCrindle, T. Robertson; A. Minhinnick, J. Ingram; 1.03 S. Grant, M. Smith; A. Tasker, T. Hamilton; 1.10 R. Johl, D. Knappstein; K. Kotua, J. Tukeke.

Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club. Jan. 10, mens stableford: Clive Drummond 41; Ray Herd 40; Don Lamond 39; Roy Lilley 38; John Rewi 38; Bob Tapp 38; Dave Menzies 38; Desz Campbell 37; David Cassidy 37; John Anderson 37; Mike Guillemot 36; Bill Varrall 36. Nine hole stableford: Derek Squirk 18; Ivan Neame 17. Jan. 11, 9 hole twilight: Graham Kerrigan 24; Paul Silke 22; Jane Ingram 22; Roy Lilley 20; Hay Montgomery 20; Steve Harvey 20; Nigel Smith 20; Mike Gardiner 19; Desz Campbell 19; Paddy Norton 19; Jan Pegler 19. Jan. 12, medal plus putts: Mike Gardiner 89; Desz Campbell 89; Lord James 94; Brent Baker 94; Paddy Couchman 94; Graeme Daines 95; Clive Drummond 95; Hay Montgomery 95; Blue Arthur 98; Dave Menzies 99; Sa-nga Grupp 99; Jane Ingram 100; Ted Collier 100; Alf Van Der Hulst 100; Ray Herd 101; Cyril Scammell 101. Fairweather Prize 9/18 NTP: Desz Campbell. 9/18 NTP for 2: Hay Montgomery. Jan.13, stableford: Roland VanAsch 43; Buck Asplet 40; Phil Starkey 37; Desz Campbell 37; Jane Ingram 36; Hars Eradus 36. Jan. 16, women’s stableford, nine holes: Bev Goodin 15; 18 holes, Jenny Evans 39, Colleen McLeod 35, Trees Rewi 34. Coming events: Jan. 24, stableford 5th round of Max Stephens Memorial. Jan. 25, twilight 9 hole stableford - all welcome. Jan. 26, Ambrose. Jan. 28, 9 hole stableford - all welcome. Jan. 30, women’s 5th stableford.

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Creative Fibre group creates treasures By Megan Connolly In the Beavertown Hall at Brayshaw Park, the ladies of the Creative Fibre Felters are busy looking at each other’s work and talking all things felt. The felters meet on the first Thursday of every month to try out new styles, dying techniques and share a laugh or two. “Everyone is incredible about sharing their knowledge on felting,” one of the group, Shirley Thompson, says. Even though they all work together on one day of the month, many take the hobby back home to do in their free time. “Not one thing is ever the same. It starts with an idea and it just evolves,” Shirley says. The most common method of felting works by typically using merino fibres, wetting them with hot water and moulding the fibres into the desired shape by rubbing them in your hands. However, felting can also be achieved through needling or by using other fleece fibres. The origin of felting even dates back before weaving, making it one of the oldest textiles ever. The members are given the opportunity to join like-minded people and learn new skills. “I started off with fluff at the

The colourful Marlborough Creative Fibre Felters group at Beavertown Hall at Brayshaw Park recently with many of the crafts they have created with wool fibres and other materials.

start of the workshop then went home with a scarf. It feels like magic,” a new felter, Judith Manning, says.

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Giant trout a new record? Fish and Game is trying to confirm reports of a giant trout - a potential world record recently caught in the Mackenzie Country hydro canals. Eyewitnesses report seeing an angler land a 24.9kg (55 pound) brown trout in the Pukaki-Ohau A canal. If confirmed, it would be a new world record for a brown trout. According to the International Game Fish Association website, the present record is a 19.1 kg (42lb 1oz) fish caught in the same canals in 2013. But Fish and Game Field Officer for the Central South Island region, Rhys Adams, says confirming the potentially record-breaking monster trout is proving difficult. “This is an amazing fish and we would love to confirm it but at the moment, the lucky angler is keeping quiet.” Fish and Game communications advisor Richard Cosgrove says some details are starting to emerge. “Witnesses say the fish was landed after a two and a half hour fight,” Richard says. “Once he had the fish landed, the angler wrapped it in his shirt to keep it cool before getting ice from a nearby salmon farm and rushing it to a taxidermist. “He also got it weighed on certified scales to confirm that this was the fish of a lifetime. “We have been told the whole story, along with photos, will emerge once the trout has been mounted.” The Mackenzie basin hydro canals have a well-deserved reputation in New Zealand and overseas for consistently producing huge trout. The canals are easy to access, flow through spectacular high country scenery and are open all year round.