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Rodeo’s last ride

By Bill McElhinney The Tua Marina Rodeo, the oldest rodeo in New Zealand, is staging its final event next weekend.

The 70th and final annual Tuamarina Rodeo and Vintage Machinery Field Day will be held on Saturday, February 23, from 12pm.

“It’s the end of an era,” Tuamarina Rodeo Association president Jason Gill says.

“It’s getting harder to get sponsorship and our costs are going up.”

Numbers attending the event were “well down” the last two years and the event hasn’t made any money for the last two years, Jason says.

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The bucking broncos and bulls are ready for the 70th and last Tua Marina Rodeo next weekend.

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Tua Marina Rodeo a fun family day Continued from page 1.

“We were going to pull the plug last year but we thought we would do the 70th.

“It’s time to call it quits. We want to finish on a good note and not leave any debt behind.”

In the past the rodeo has raised thousands of dollars, which have gone to the local school and the Tuamarina Residents Association for community projects.

“Some years we raised as much as $10,000,” Jason says.

“The rodeo started in 1948 and has been held every year except one. That was 1983, the year of the big Tuamarina flood.”

On July 10 that year the swollen Wairau River broke its banks and wreaked havoc on lives and property in the Tuamarina area.

But now the bucking broncos and bulls are ready for the 70th rodeo, and they aren’t the only

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things to see on the day.

“We have lots of activities for kids, so we encourage families to come along for a great day out,” Jason says.

There will be a Ferris wheel, calf rides for the children, a dog agility show, go-karts, monster trucks and of course a display of vintage machinery.

There will be plenty of food available such as hot dogs and ice cream, and a bar on site so adults can cool down with a cold beer.

Admission is just $25 for a family pass, which includes two adults and three children, or $10 for adults, $5 for children and free for children under 5.

The rodeo gates open at 12pm at 48 Thomas Rd, Tuamarina, with festivities starting from 1pm.

Free parking is available on site, The programme features cat-

Dogs herding flighty ducks is another popular attraction at the Tua Marina Rodeo.

egories of bull or steer riding, junior calf riding, and horse riding, with a barrel course and “saddle bronco” rides.

The crowd will be entertained during the breaks between events by the popular dogs herding ducks, gumboot throwing and other activities

Be on the alert for a new email scam

By Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith There is a new scam making the rounds in Marlborough.

Police are warning people to be cautious in their response to any email apparently received from a friend or contact they are familiar with, in which the sender requests that the recipient purchase up to $500 worth of ITunes cards.

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“There’s also the popular cowboy dress up competition for the kids, with some good prizes,” Jason says.

The day will finish with a social evening and dance in the Tuamarina Hall on the Saturday evening.

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Dung beetles are released into fresh cow manure on the Wither Hills by Marlborough District Council staff Alan Johnson and David Aires, watched by Alan's grandson Huxley Whitaker-Johnson.

Dung beetles roll the dung into balls, lay their eggs in it, then bury it.

Dung beetles busy on Withers

By Bill McElhinney Hundreds of dung-loving beetles are now munching their way through cow pats on the Wither Hills.

Marlborough District Council staff Alan Johnson and Dave Aires released about 2000 beetles in a block on the eastern side of the Lion’s Hat, on the Wither Hills, on Saturday morning.

The beetles were put in an area where there are about 60 cows, and will follow the cows around, sniffing out fresh cow pats.

The council has purchased two species, which were chosen because they were particularly suited to the dry conditions Alan, the

council environmental science and monitoring manager, says.

Fresh cow pats were found, spread out, and the beetles were put on the cow dung then covered with more dung.

“We needed to cover them so they wouldn’t just fly away,” Alan says.

The dung beetles released on the Withers are tunnellers. They use the dung for food and reproduction, breaking it up on the surface and carrying it below ground.

The beetles take the dung down into the tunnels they dig and lay their eggs in dung balls – usually one egg per ball.

All that remains on the surface is a sawdust-like dry material that

is easily dispersed and poses no health threat to animals or to the environment.

Moderate to high densities of dung beetles can remove fresh dung from the pasture surface within 24-48 hours.

“This will eventually improve soil fertility and water quality on the farm park,” Alan says.

“The environmental benefits of these creatures are very considerable, particularly for at-risk catchments in our region.

“There’s a bit of soil erosion in the hills, and the beetles may help that out in the long term as they help bind the soil,” Alan says.

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view, the beetles will also get rid of cow pats, which are quite unsightly for those that walk the hills.”

The council paid for the beetles because they owned the farm park and were leading by example as a landowner, Alan says.

New Zealand does have native dung beetle populations, but they mainly live in the forests.

Because modern farming was only introduced about 150 years ago, the native beetles have not evolved to process the dung of domesticated livestock, nor for living on grassy pastures.

A second colony of dung beetles will be released in the Wither Hills at a later date, Alan says.

Mental health advocate Mike King, who spoke in Blenheim last year as part of his I Am Hope tour, has been named Kiwibank 2019 New Zealander of the Year.

Drawing from his own personal experiences, Mike has bought the serious issues of depression, alcohol and drug abuse and suicide to public attention.

He spoke at Bohally Intermediate and Marlborough Girls’ College, addressing youth suicide by shedding the stigma associated with it, and empowering communities to connect with their youth who are struggling.

Car crash near Ward Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a car crash on State Highway 1 near the intersection with Ure Rd, south of Ward, about 8am on Wednesday.

A police spokeswoman said only one car was involved in the crash, and ambulance staff treated the sole occupant of the car at the scene. Traffic was flowing freely again by 10am.

Fire risk heightened Tinder dry conditions in Marlborough have prompted fire authorities to issue a warning in the wake of the devastating Nelson fires.

Fire and Emergency Marlborough principal rural fire officer John Foley says everyone working in the rural area needs to be aware of the heightened risk.

Viticulture, forestry and farming activities were risky and had a reasonable chance of starting a fire, and workers are being asked to take extra care, John says.

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Dog show on Sunday

By Megan Connolly The Marlborough Kennel Association will be holding an Open Show this Sunday on their grounds at Omaka.

The day will kick off early at 9am and finish in the early afternoon.

Over 60 dogs will be on show on Sunday and there will be a variety of breeds from the Marlborough and Nelson area.

The event is open for spectators and a perfect opportunity for a

weekend family outing, especially if you are a fan of purebred dogs, club member Lavina Diamanti says.

“If you love dogs it’s a great place to see purebred dogs.

“We invite people to have a look around and to come and talk to us and the breeders,” Lavina says.

This open show happens once a year and is a cross between Marlborough Kennel Association monthly ribbon shows and their major event in May.

Teeing off for a good cause

"Do we look like golfers?" Alzheimers Marlborough supporters Viv Broughton and Helen Knapp are not really golfers, but they hope to see lots of Marlborough golfers at the Fairhall course on February 22 for the Alzheimers Marlborough fun tournament.

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By Bill McElhinney Calling all Marlborough golfers – here’s a chance to have some fun, win some fabulous prizes and support a great local cause.

Alzheimers Marlborough is organising a stableford tournament to be played at the Marlborough Golf Club next Friday, February 22, teeing off at 12.30pm.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” organisers and Alzheimers Marlborough Trust committee members Helen Knapp and Viv Broughton say.

“We’ve had tremendous support from the local community so there are prizes for every hole. And there will be some fun surprises as well,” Viv says with a grin.

“We’ve got more than 35 prizes and we are also running raffles during the week, which will be drawn on the day,” Helen says.

“There are some great prizes, including a Marlborough Tour Company Odyssea cruise and baskets of goodies from Countdown Blenheim and BV Gourmet.

“We would love to have as many Marlborough golfers with a handicap who can make it, both men and women, come and enjoy the day while helping raise funds for this cause.

“Alzheimers affects many families in Marlborough, especially as we have an older population,” Helen, a past president of Alzheimers Marlborough, says.

“All the proceeds from the day will be used to meet the growing demand for services needed by people living with dementia and their age care partners in Marlborough.”

Dementia is a condition that touches the lives of two out of every three Kiwis.

Research carried out by Alzheimers New Zealand shows around 60,000 Kiwis have dementia and the number is set to triple by 2050.

Dementia covers a range of conditions which present as a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury.

Symptoms can include memory loss, personality changes and impaired reasoning.

Alzheimers Marlborough assists and supports carers and families dealing with dementia by offering day respite for people living with dementia; support for people with dementia, their carers and other family members; support group meetings for carers; and education for families and the wider community.

“We’re grateful for the support we’ve had from the Waterlea and Maxwell Lifecare homes,” Viv says, “as well as sponsorship from Bethsaida Retirement Village, Mainland Residential, Endeavour Homes, Callahan and Martella, Craigs Investment Partners, Wallace Diack, Harcourts Real Estate, Blenheim South Rotary, Michael Fitzpatrick Appliances, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services and the Indevin Wine Group.”

The tournament entry fee is $30 and you can enter at marlborough@ golf.co.nz, or just join in on the day.

NMIT will work with change plan

By Bill McElhinney Education Minister Chris Hipkins’ proposed changes for polytechnics are a good opportunity for NMIT to engage with and help shape the future of learning in New Zealand, Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology chair, Daryl Wehner, says.

The education minister has released his proposals to fix a vocational training sector he says is fundamentally “broken”.

Over the past few years the Government has had to pump many tens of millions of dollars into various polytechnics and training providers to keep them afloat.

The minister wants to bring all 16 polytechs and training institutes

around the country into a single organisation, the New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology (NZIST).

NMIT supports the intention of the changes, but recognises there are likely to be significant changes around the country from 2020, Daryl says.

“As one of the top vocational providers in the country we will actively engage in the consultation process, and are encouraged by the minister’s commitment to consult and listen to the sector, and those we deliver for,” Daryl says.

“We are particularly pleased that the proposal recommends regional delivery of vocational education. We believe expanding course delivery to

more regions is the right direction for the sector, “he says.

“We also agree there should be more emphasis on vocational training that matches industry need.”

NMIT CEO Liam Sloan says how this announcement impacts on current team members and learners is a crucial consideration.

“Once we have looked at the proposal’s details over the coming days, we will have a better understanding of what it means to NMIT and the regions we serve,” Liam says.

“What is really important to reiterate today is that nothing changes for our team members while this proposal is being worked through, or for our existing learners and those looking to enrol in 2019,” Liam says.

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

The hills are alive… with beetles Hundreds of dung beetles were released on the Wither Hills Farm Park over the

weekend. The beneficial critters bury dung and aerate the soil, improving its fertility.

Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan Hearings The hearings on the MEP start again from 18 February on Topic 4: Water Allocation and Use. This is the last substantive topic to be heard by the panel and one of the most important because most of Marlborough’s water resources are fully allocated. This presents challenges given our primary and secondary sector reliance on water. The Council has developed proposals to make

more efficient use of the water that has already been allocated, particularly a system of enhanced transfer between water users.

The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm each day. For a hearing schedule please access the MEP portal: https://eservices. marlborough.govt.nz/programmes/ ListProgrammeEvents?id=705555

Seddon recreation reserve management plan review Marlborough District Council is reviewing the Seddon Domain recreation reserve management plan. People are encouraged to get involved in the process and influence how the Domain is used, managed and developed in the future.

You’re invited to provide suggestions or feedback on this first stage of the review.

The reviewed reserve management plan will provide an overall vision for the Domain and will help guide decisions about how the reserve is managed and used over the next 10 years.

Suggestions and feedback can be sent to: Linda Craighead Reserves Planner Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 seddondomainreview@marlborough.govt.nz The closing date for receiving suggestions and feedback is 15 March 2019.

You can download a form from https://www.

marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/haveyour-say-consultations There is an also an online form available on the website.

A draft plan will be prepared after initial consultation with the community, which will become available for formal submissions later this year.

For further information contact Linda Craighead on 03 520 7400.

Time to get the clippers out Now that summer is in full swing it would be a good time to get out the clippers and prune back any branches, plants or vegetation overhanging the footpaths from your property.

This is required to keep footpaths as wide as we can with safe access for all users, be it the postie, someone with a guide dog, a family with a push chair, or a mobility scooter or

wheelchair user.

If you rent the property and know that there is vegetation that should be trimmed back, check with the property manager or owner as to who is responsible.

Thanks for looking after our footpath users and keeping Marlborough safe, tidy and accessible for all.

Declaration of Stopping of Road 2216 Awatere Valley Road, Blenheim 7274 Pursuant to Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 the Marlborough District Council hereby declares the legal road described in the Schedule hereto to be duly stopped; therefore it ceases to be public road.

SCHEDULE All that parcel of land situated in the District of Marlborough and shown as Section 1 on plan SO 519156 containing 1.0990 ha.

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Pictured are Council staff Alan Johnson and David Aires, with little helper Huxley Whitaker-Johnson.

Temporary Road Closure – Sunday 31 March 2019 Marlborough Car Club On Sunday 31 March 2019 the following portion of the road is proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm for the purpose of the Marlborough Car Clubs Tuamarina seal bent sprint • Tuamarina Track (sealed end East) from a point 1.5km past Bush Road intersection to the Waikakahoi Valley Intersection.

During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the

above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds in writing before 3 March August 2019 at the office of Marlborough Roads, Level 1, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim or PO Box 1031, Blenheim 7201.

This notice is given pursuant to the Transport (vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

Work begins on new Renwick reservoir Marlborough District Council has awarded construction of Renwick’s new water reservoir to Fulton Hogan, who will begin work on the site at 24 River Terrace in late February or early March.

Councillor Cynthia Brooks said it was a great day for Renwick.

“The new reservoir and treatment plant will be a game changer for Renwick. The reservoir, which is three times bigger than the town’s existing capacity, will help alleviate summer demand pressure on our aquifer.”

“This is a very significant investment in long-term water management for our community and it will help us get through Marlborough’s dry summers.”

The construction contract includes ground improvement works and building the 1500 m3 reinforced, prestressed concrete reservoir. Completion is expected in July 2020. The contract was awarded to Fulton Hogan based on the company’s previous reservoir

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construction experience and price.

Due to the constrained size of the site, construction of a new water treatment plant can only start after the reservoir is finished. The first stage of the plant’s design should be complete in the next few months; the second stage won’t be completed until later this year. The reservoir will cost $3.36 million, while the overall project budget is $10.1 million.

“The reservoir is only the first step to improving Renwick’s water supply,” says Councillor Brooks. “The other main steps are completing the new wells at Conders Bend, installing the pipeline from the wells to the new water treatment plant, constructing the treatment plant and introducing home water meters.”

“Once the three year work programme is complete, the community will have a safe and secure supply to meet the national drinking water standards.”

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I have been at my job for a two months now.

With what Work and Income are taking off me it’s not worth working.

I am trying to get ahead but I am not getting anywhere. No wonder people on the dole don’t want to work. It is not worth it.

The Sun A vintage success Pyrolisis plant canned. Congrats to Dave Turner and friends finally succeeding at ‘private’ cost getting MDC ‘experts’ to realise the dangers they should have researched.

But, notice how silent the Minister of Wine and local politicians and Wine/Lines Company have been. It will not be forgotten in election year lads.

People and logic matter over profit and little deals. A vintage success darling!

Not their love Have been told that Kmart are interviewing people to work for them when they open.

I really hope when they do staff training they include very strongly not to call their customers love or dear.

I find this offensive and unnecessary. When I am called this I politely tell the shop assistant not to call me this as I am not their love or their dear.

I am amazed at how often and in how many shops this seems to be the accepted way to address customers.

Think differently l try to stretch the use life of plastic bags by using them as kitchen bin liners as in the past, but now, tumbling the contents into the council bag.

Doing this several times, til perhaps something soils the bag. It’s a matter of thinking differently, and doing our bit.

Give supermarkets a break, more things come in recyclable trays than before.

A drop in the bucket Looks like Labour are taking a leaf out of Nationals book. Cutting funding to the HIV Foundation.

Less than a drop in a bucket. But its the start.

Never mind, we will give millions to people overseas.

Waitangi waka Waitangi farce. Upsetting to see a diversional media aimed claim for oarspeople to be paid more to row the boat.

Actual fact is the old log boat is not seaworthy and having seen the 2000 one roll in a very small wave at Gisborne we were so very lucky young boys and girls were not drowned, tossed under, not wearing life jackets. Maritime rules must apply to everyone.

Just want to say how much I enjoy Jacob’s weekly sports column. I don’t always agree with his position but his arguments are well thought out and he is obviously passionate about sports. Keep it up Jacob!

It was lovely. Bellbirds chorus, The Sun to read, breakfast on the patio and then 7.30, and this uncoordinated barrage, 1812 overture style of gunfire, forcing us inside.

No longer allowed in orchards why are grapes so different when they too could employ people to walk the rows.

Time that Gas Bird Scarers be banned, encroaching on our environmentally friendly, peaceful residential quality of life. Ring MDC grape noise complaint- yeah right!

Renwick water restrictions What’s the vineyards water usage for a kilometer around Renwick, Woodbourne, etc?

People and town water first council water meters for Renwick set to low before home owners pay. So what do vineyards pay the council for the same amount of water ?

Ghost town Well done MDC! You wanted to kill off the CBD, you’ve achieved it with Market St now becoming a ghost town due to “green space” blocking off the street.

In case you didn’t realise, CBD stands for Central Business District, not park and play ground.

Such a shame Isn’t the fruit we buy from supermarkets absolute rubbish these days. Picked too green and sour.

Maybe to make money quicker. I don’t know but I’ve given up buying the stuff. Ends up getting dumped.

Such a shame Blenheim used to have best fruit around.

Parent parks Would be good to see more parent parks put in around town at the shops. Especially shops that have baby gear.

Pick up the poo

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Morning chorus

Why when I was walking my Rottweiler down the Taylor reserve was I shouted at to pick up my dogs poo?

Isn’t that what I pay the council through rates to do??!!!

Re: Heartless Deepest sympathy for the loss of your cat especially in this way.

I wonder how many other drivers drove around your cat without a thought to stop and move him to the side.

My point is that this could of been avoided if the driver had slowed down. There are too many drivers speeding in the mornings. Where are the Police? Try the side roads and you will make $$$ from fines.

Why not more streets?

Support speed bumps Beaver Road. Why not more streets?

I think 40 kms all round town. We have to slow down Fairhall, Renwick, Spring creek, Koromiko to name a few. We all slow down around schools.

So lower the speed limit in town. May stop these “Hoons” roaring around.

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Hat’s off Hat’s off to all the organizers of the Waitangi celebration held at Seymour square Tuesday evening. We had a fantastic time, good vibes and plenty of kai. We will be back next year with all our whanau, mokopuna, and friends. Looking forward to our national day celebration in Blenheim thank you. Mauri Ora. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

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Smashed glass Why is there so much smashed glass and litter everywhere. What’s the council doing about it? Nothing.

Kids will be kids Our neighbors child sings the national anthem, very loudly, in Maori and English, every morning and we love it. Kids will be kids.

Pollard Park students I am a retired secondary teacher who has moved to Blenheim. As a frequent walker through Pollard Park it concerns me that no matter what the time of day it is there are inevitably groups of Marlborough Girls College students sitting around talking with local youths, smoking or both.

Are there no checks in place to monitor attendance? While I acknowledge that it is probably a small percentage of students doing this it is not a good look.

Also parents of these students believe that their daughters are always in the school grounds or in class.

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Laila Buunk and Mali Brandl play in the sand pit at Renwick Early Learning Centre recently. The centre will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next weekend.

Playcentre turns 50

By Megan Connolly Renwick Playcentre is turning 50 on February 23 and to celebrate they are holding an open day with all prospective, present and past members.

The celebration begins at 9.30am and will finish around noon, with plenty of opportunities for potential and current children to try out what the centre has to offer.

Turning 50 is a huge achievement for the playcentre, according to president Julie Buunk.

“It will be interesting to see how things have changed and where we’re carrying on something that started 50 years ago,” Julie says.

Julie contacted some of the women and founders who started the playcentre all those years ago

and some of them will be there to cut the cake on Saturday morning.

The Playcentre was originally opened on Gee Street in the Renwick Scout Hall, later opening a purpose built centre on Havelock Street next to Renwick School.

The Playcentre is a free play centre which means children are allowed to roam and play as they

like.

“All art and play can be their own creations,” Julie says.

There will also be an exciting reveal of the new landscape design for the play yard.

“There will be a loop bike track which will be a real asset, and hill slide.

“We’re keeping it a really natural way of learning,” Julie says.

Celebrate the joys of biking and join Sport Tasman for a complimentary breakfast for Go By Bike Day next Wednesday.

Choose from a selection of tasty breakfast food and get a free coffee at CBD Cafe in Queen Street. No registrations required, simply roll in on your bike from 7.30am – 9am on Wednesday, February 20.

Sport Tasman and Bike Walk Marlborough support Go By Bike Day to encourage more Marlborough people to ride their bike as a viable mode of active transport.

When more people go by bike the local environment, economy and all road users benefit from it.

“Go By Bike Day is a fantastic excuse to get out of traffic, into the fresh air and enjoy a breakfast and coffee on the way to work,” Braden Prideaux, community sport advisor, says. “Go By Bike Day is a supporting event of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge – a national workplace challenge, encouraging workplaces to join this fun, free competition that aims to get more people riding bikes.”

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ROUND 4

Chiefs v Highlanders / Waikato KICK OFF: Fri 15 February, 19:35

Hurricanes v Highlanders / Wellington KICK OFF: Fri 8 March, 19:35

Hurricanes v Crusaders / Wellington KICK OFF: Fri 29 March, 19:35

Chiefs v Lions / Waika KICK OFF: Fri 19 Apr

Brumbies v Rebels / Canberra KICK OFF: Fri 15 February, 21:45

Rebels v Brumbies / Melbourne KICK OFF: Fri 8 March, 21:45

Waratahs v Sunwolves / Newcastle KICK OFF: Fri 29 March, 19:45

Sharks v Reds / Durba KICK OFF: Fri 19 Apr

Blues v Crusaders / Auckland KICK OFF: Sat 16 February, 19:35

Crusaders v Chiefs / Christchurch KICK OFF: Sat 9 March, 17:15

Blues v Stormers / Auckland KICK OFF: Sat 30 March, 19:35

Sunwolves v Hurrican KICK OFF: Sat 20 Apr

Waratahs v Hurricanes / Manly KICK OFF: Sat 16 February, 21:45

Blues v Sunwolves / Albany KICK OFF: Sat 9 March, 19:35

Reds v Rebels / Brisbane KICK OFF: Sat 30 March, 18:45

Highlanders v Blues / D KICK OFF: Sat 20 Apr

Sunwolves v Sharks / Singapore KICK OFF: Sat 16 February, 23:55

Waratahs v Reds / Sydney KICK OFF: Sat 9 March, 21:45

Sharks v Bulls / Durban KICK OFF: Sat 30 March, 15:05

Waratahs v Rebels / Sy KICK OFF: Sat 20 Apr

Bulls v Stormers / Pretoria KICK OFF: Sun 17 February, 4:15

Lions v Jaguares / Johannesburg KICK OFF: Sun 10 March, 2:05

Jaguares v Chiefs / Buenos Aires KICK OFF: Sat 30 March, 18:40

Stormers v Brumbies / KICK OFF: Sat 20 Apr

Jaguares v Lions / Buenos Aires KICK OFF: Sun 17 February, 10:40

Bulls v Sharks / Pretoria KICK OFF: Sun 10 March, 4:15

BYE: Lions, Brumbies, Highlanders

BYE: Bulls, Jaguares,

BYE: Reds

BYE: Stormers

ROUND 8

ROUND 11

ROUND 2

ROUND 5

Highlanders v Hurricanes / Dunedin KICK OFF: Fri 5 April, 19:35

Crusaders v Lions / Ch KICK OFF: Fri 26 Apr

Highlander v Reds / Dunedin KICK OFF: Fri 22 February, 19:35

Chiefs v Hurricanes / Waikato KICK OFF: Fri 15 March, 19:35

Reds v Stormers / Brisbane KICK OFF: Fri 5 April, 19:00

Sunwolves v Highland KICK OFF: Sat 27 Apr

Sunwolves v Waratahs / Tokyo KICK OFF: Sat 23 February, 17:15

Brumbies v Waratahs / Canberra KICK OFF: Fri 15 March, 21:45

Lions v Sharks / Johannesburg KICK OFF: Fri 5 April, 19:10

Hurricanes v Chiefs / W KICK OFF: Sat 27 Apr

Crusaders v Hurricanes / Christchurch KICK OFF: Sat 23 February, 19:35

Stormers v Jaguares / Cape Town KICK OFF: Sat 16 March, 6:10

Crusaders v Brumbies / Christchurch KICK OFF: Sat 6 April, 17:15

Waratahs v Sharks / S KICK OFF: Sat 27 Apr

Brumbies v Chiefs / Canberra KICK OFF: Sat 23 February, 21:45

Sunwolves v Reds / Tokyo KICK OFF: Sat 16 March, 17:15

Blues v Waratahs / Auckland KICK OFF: Sat 6 April, 19:35

Stormers v Bulls / Cap KICK OFF: Sat 27 Apr

Sharks v Blues / Durban KICK OFF: Sun 24 February, 2:05

Highlanders v Crusaders / Dunedin KICK OFF: Sat 16 March, 19:35

Rebels v Sunwolves / Melbourne KICK OFF: Sat 6 April, 19:45

Jaguares v Brumbies / KICK OFF: Sat 27 Apr

Stormers v Lions / Cape Town KICK OFF: Sun 24 February, 4:15

Lions v Rebels / Johannesburg KICK OFF: Sun 17 March, 2:05

Bulls v Jaguares / Pretoria KICK OFF: Sat 6 April, 15:05

BYE: Rebels, Reds, Blu

Jaguares v Bulls / Buenos Aires KICK OFF: Sun 24 February, 10:40

BYE: Bulls, Sharks, Blues

BYE: Chiefs

ROUND 6

ROUND 9

ROUND 3

Crusaders v Sharks / C KICK OFF: Fri 3 May,

Blues v Highlanders / Auckland KICK OFF: Fri 22 March, 19:35

Crusaders v Highlanders / Christchurch KICK OFF: Fri 12 April, 19:35

Reds v Sunwolves / Bri KICK OFF: Fri 3 May,

Hurricanes v Brumbies / Palmerston North KICK OFF: Fri 1 March, 19:35

Hurricanes v Stormers / Wellington KICK OFF: Sat 23 March, 19:35

Rebels v Stormers / Melborune KICK OFF: Fri 12 April, 19:45

Hurricanes v Rebels / W KICK OFF: Sat 4 May

Rebels v Highlanders / Melbourne KICK OFF: Fri 1 March, 21:45

Waratahs v Crusaders / Sydney KICK OFF: Sat 23 March, 19:45

Chiefs v Blues / Waikato KICK OFF: Sat 13 April, 19:35

Highlanders v Chiefs / KICK OFF: Sat 4 May

Chiefs v Sunwolves / Waikato KICK OFF: Sat 2 March, 19:35

Sunwolves v Lions / Singapore KICK OFF: Sat 23 March, 18:55

Brumbles v Lions / Canberra KICK OFF: Sat 13 April, 19:45

Brumbies v Blues / Can KICK OFF: Sat 4 May

Reds v Crusaders / Brisbane KICK OFF: Sat 2 March, 21:45

Bulls v Chiefs / Pretoria KICK OFF: Sat 23 March, 15:05

Sharks v Jaguares / Durban KICK OFF: Sat 13 April, 15:05

Bulls v Waratahs / Pre KICK OFF: Sat 4 May

Lions v Bulls / Johannesburg KICK OFF: Sun 3 March, 2:05

Sharks v Rebels / Durban KICK OFF: Sat 23 March, 17:15

Bulls v Reds / Pretoria KICK OFF: Sat 13 April, 17:15

Jaguares v Stormers / KICK OFF: Sat 4 May

Sharks v Stormers / Durban KICK OFF: Sun 3 March, 4:15

Reds v Brumbies / Brisbane KICK OFF: Sun 24 March, 15:05

BYE: Sunwolves, Waratahs, Hurricanes

BYE: Lions

Jaguares v Blues / Buenos Aires KICK OFF: Sun 3 March, 10:40

Bye: Jaguares

BYE: Rebels

ROUND 7

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Blues v Hurricanes / Auckland KICK OFF: Fri 10 May, 19:35

Blues v Bulls / Auckland KICK OFF: Fri 31 May, 19:35

Sat 22 June

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Rebels v Reds / Melbourne KICK OFF: Fri 10 May, 19:45

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Bulls v Crusaders / Pretoria KICK OFF: Fri 10 May, 19:35

Sunwolves v Brumbies / Tokyo KICK OFF: Sat 1 June, 14:15

Sat 29 June

Dunedin pril, 19:35

Highlanders v Jaguares / Dunedin KICK OFF: Sat 11 May, 17:16

Chiefs v Crusaders / Suva KICK OFF: Sat 1 June, 19:35

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Chiefs v Sharks / Waikato KICK OFF: Sat 11 May, 19:35

Reds v Jaguares / Brisbane KICK OFF: Sat 1 June, 19:45

Sat 6 July

/ Cape Town pril, 15:05

Lions v Waratahs / Johannesburg KICK OFF: Sat 11 May, 15:05

Sharks v Hurricanes / Durban KICK OFF: Sat 1 June, 15:05

Crusaders

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Lions v Stormers / Johannesburg KICK OFF: Sat 1 June, 17:15

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BYE: Highlanders

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ROUND 14

ROUND 17

ders / Tokyo pril, 14:15

Hurricanes v Jaguares / Wellington KICK OFF: Fri 17 May, 19:35

Highlanders v Bulls / Dunedin KICK OFF: Fri 7 June, 19:35

Wellington pril, 19:35

Rebels v Bulls / Melbourne KICK OFF: Sat 18 May, 15:05

Reds v Blues / Brisbane KICK OFF: Fri 7 June, 19:45

Sydney pril, 19:45

Blues v Chiefs / Auckland KICK OFF: Sat 18 May, 19:35

Crusaders v Rebels / Christchurch KICK OFF: Sat 8 June, 19:35

pe Town pril, 15:05

Reds v Waratahs / Brisbane KICK OFF: Sat 18 May, 19:45

Waratahs v Brumbies / Sydney KICK OFF: Sat 8 June, 19:45

/ Buenos Aires pril, 18:40

Lions v Highlanders / Johannesburg KICK OFF: Sat 18 May, 15:05

Lions v Hurricanes / Johannesburg KICK OFF: Sat 8 June, 15:05

Stormers v Crusaders / Cape Town KICK OFF: Sat 18 May, 17:15

Stormers v Sunwolves / Cape Town KICK OFF: Sat 8 June, 17:15

BYE: Sharks, Sunwolves, Brumbies

Jaguares v Sharks / Buenos Aires KICK OFF: Sat 8 June, 16:40

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ROUND 15

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Chiefs v Reds / Waikato KICK OFF: Fri 24 May, 19:35

ROUND 18

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Brumbies v Bulls / Canberra KICK OFF: Fri 24 May, 19:45

Highlanders v Waratahs / Dunedin KICK OFF: Fri 14 June, 19:35

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Sunwolves v Rebels / Tokyo KICK OFF: Sat 25 May, 14:15

Rebels v Chiefs / Melbourne KICK OFF: Fri 14 June, 19:45

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Crusaders v Blues / Christchurch KICK OFF: Sat 25 May, 19:35

Jaguares v Sunwolves / Buenos Aires KICK OFF: Fri 14 June, 19:10

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Waratahs v Jaguares / Sydney KICK OFF: Sat 25 May, 19:45

Hurricanes v Blues / Wellington KICK OFF: Sat 15 June, 19:35

Stormers v Highlanders / Cape Town KICK OFF: Sat 25 May, 15:05

Brumbies v Reds / Canberra KICK OFF: Sat 15 June, 19:45

Sharks v Lions / Durban KICK OFF: Sat 25 May, 17:15

Stormers v Sharks / Cape Town KICK OFF: Sat 15 June, 15:05

BYE: Hurricanes

Bulls v Lions / Dunedin KICK OFF: Sat 15 June, 17:15

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 15 The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Exhibition on show Contemporary Edge. Featuring seven New Zealand artists, prominent and emerging, diverse in approach and media. Preview today at 6pm. On until March 2. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

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

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

Saturday 16 Havelock Lions Market Day: Plenty of stalls with jewellery, plants, preserves, books, honey and much more. Also don’t forget the sausage sizzle. 9am-1pm. Well worth a visit on your way to Muddy Buddy. Outside the Havelock Town Hall, corner Main Road & Inglis Street, Havelock.

Sports Tasman Muddy Buddy: The ultimate mud-packed adventure fun run for all. Get your fancy dress costume together, grab a mate and prepare to get muddy on this 1km marked course. Team of two $10 per person, family (1 parent and 4 children or 2 parents and 3 children) $35.

Registration from 12.30pm-1.30pm, race brief at 1.45pm with race starting at 2pm. Prize giving will follow directly after the event at 3pm. Havelock Estuary, Mahakipawa Road, Havelock.

ESNZ Summer Show Jumping Show: Fantastic for spectators with a great front seat view of the action, with riders from all over the South Island competing in various classes on both days. Today and Sunday with jumping commencing at 8.30am. Entry to the ground is free plus a food truck and coffee cart will be on site. Equestrian Park, Bothams Bend Road, Spring Creek.

Michele A’Court and Jeremy Elwood On The Road: Join Michele and Jeremy for an insightful, outrageously entertaining evening. 7.30pm, tickets $25. Picton Little Theatre, Dublin Street, Picton.

Hang Time Premiere: Inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s ‘The Sun Also Rises’, Hang Time is a winefuelled comedy for the new “lost generation” Millennials. 6.30pm-9pm.

Adult $35, seniors (65+) $27, student $27. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street. R16.

The Original Gypsy Fair: So much on offer to keep the whole family entertained. With an expansive range of handcrafted products including glass blowing, jewellery, unique upcycled clothing, and hair braiding to name a few. Also live entertainment

Slip, slide, slop - don’t miss the Muddy Buddy adventure event in Havelock on Saturday. and refreshments available. Today and Sunday 9am-5pm, with free entry.

Redwoodtown School, 90 Cleghorn Street.

Chess: Every Saturday at Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Sounds of Summer At The Cove: Join Midge McCleary at Punga Cove Resort for an engaging blend of blues funk folk jazz. From 1pm, with free entry. Punga Cove Resort Endeavour Inlet, Marlborough Sounds.

Marlborough Artisan Market: Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday 9am-1pm. The Quays, Riverside Park, Taylor River.

Weather dependant.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘A History of the Birds of New Zealand’ combining the passion and knowledge of ornithologist Walter Buller with the talents of artist J G Keulemans. On until March 16. Also ‘Far Too Close’ a solo exhibition of work by Jason McCormick exploring the thought of globalisation. On until March 17.

Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore.

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Marlborough Landscapes Photography’ by Jarod Udy. On until March 10. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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

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

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

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the tractor 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 17 More FM Beach Day: A fun day out for the whole family with tons of prizes up for grabs. Plenty to keep all ages entertained including a sandcastle competition, the beach dig which includes a separate area for the little beach dig (Under 5s) and a closest to the flag competition. Also free face painting, bouncy castles, a fundraising BBQ and live music with Ken Hippolite. From 10.30am. Whites Bay, Port Underwood Road, Rarangi.

Classic And Vintage Motorcycle Display: A stunning collection of classic and vintage motorcycles on display as part of the National Motorbike Rally. 10am3pm. $5. Omaka Heritage Centre, 79 Aerodrome Road.

Waikawa Tri Series Race 2: The Waikawa Tri Series is suitable for all levels. Enter for fun, fitness or competition. A short course and long course are available with triathlon and duathlon options as well as an open water swim. Registration from 8.30am, briefing at 9.50am and race starting at 10am. Waikawa Foreshore, Waikawa.

Ulysses Club Ride: Lunch ride to the Clinker Cafe at St Arnaud. 11am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides.

Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am.

Members and visitors welcome.

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

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Blenheim Country Music Club: All new performers welcome, come along and join in. 2pm. $3 including afternoon tea. Redwoodtown School Hall, 90 Cleghorn Street.

Marlborough Beekeepers Association: Workshop on splitting hives run by MBA member Dave Wells. 2pm at the Community Gardens, Budge Street.

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Marlborough Kennel Association Dog Show: All spectator’s welcome and free of charge. Food and cold drinks available.

9am to mid-afternoon. Sorry dogs cannot be entered on the day. Marlborough Kennel Association, Aerodrome Rd, Omaka.

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

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Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, and discover this gem of international history. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

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

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Graeme Frew If you are planning to sow a new lawn in the autumn, now is the time to start.

GARDENING THIS WEEK February gardening reminders: By Wally Richards Sow vegetable seeds in February similar to last month except for climbing beans, marrows, pumpkin, melons or zucchini, unless you are in an area where there are unlikely to be any early frosts.

Sow winter brassicas, such as cauliflower, broccoli, bok choy, cabbage and kale.

Keep the soil moist and any fertiliser applied now should have a high potash content.

You can use Fruit and Flower Power for this as it will harden the leaves and stems to help withstand winter frosts.

Soft, sappy growth is at risk when the weather turns cold and soft sappy growth also attracts insect pests.

Thin out rows of carrots, parsnips, beetroot and leeks.

And this is the last month to plant brussels sprouts seedlings.

Plant more salad crops such as summer lettuce, spring onions, radish and beetroot.

Keep planting while daylight hours are still long, keep the plants well watered and use crop cover to keep insect pests off the young plants, in particular the white butterfly.

When buying seedlings, check the leaves for caterpillar eggs.

If you find any, wipe them off the foliage.

If you are planning to sow a

new lawn in the autumn, now is the time to start.

If it is an area where it is a shabby lawn, then drench it with ammonium sulphamate at 200 grams per litre of water to turn the existing grass into compost.

This will also tend to compost seeds in the top layer of soil.

When the existing grasses have broken down, rake the area and water every few days to germinate any weed seeds still in the soil. These can then be sliced off with a dutch hoe.

Repeat watering and slicing till you are ready to sown new lawn seed.

It is a good time to sow some flower seeds for colour in the autumn and winter.

In areas protected from frosts sow inpatients and begonias. In open areas sow lobelia, pansy, viola, cosmos and linaria.

Dead head rose blooms to encourage more flowering.

Another trick is prune back down to just below the previous leaves before the spent flower, to encourage new shoots and flowers.

Do not do this if it is very dry and you have water restrictions.

Roses will summer hibernate and survive a drought with just minimal amounts of water.

When the rains come they will spring back into growth.

Spray foliage of roses and the soil underneath with potassium permanganate at a quarter a teaspoon per litre of water to help prevent leaf diseases.

Once or twice a month spray preferred plants such as roses, fruit trees and vegetables with Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL). It will greatly enhance your crops and help keep plants healthy.

Spring bulbs will be appearing in garden shops about now, but it is too hot and too early to plant out most spring bulbs, so just store them for planting later.

Herbs are at their best at this time, so harvest them and dry out the leaves and store for later use.

In summer you have a lot of vegetable waste to compost. If you already have a full compost bin, start another one.

Don’t put grass clippings in the compost as they maybe full of weed seeds.

If you mow your lawn regularly before any weeds flower then it will be fairly safe to add the clippings.

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Outside Marlborough it is Antarctica. I flew there for three seasons in a previous life in the Air Force. That pristine and fragile environment should be treasured and protected by all of us.  If you could only eat 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?

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All good things in moderation.  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

An unopened boxed set of the motorised Lego Star Wars AT-AT walker from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back. They are a collector’s item as they stopped making them ages ago and very difficult to find now.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

The Yak 3 fighter plane Full Noise….and the Yak 3 fighter plane Full Noise.  Favourite programme currently watching?

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Council is looking for an experienced Engineering Officer to manage the day to day operations of Council’s water supply, wastewater networks, and stormwater drainage

Marlborough is recognised internationally as the centre of New Zealand’s wine industry and for the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. As a unitary authority we look after Marlborough’s outstanding natural environment, investing in the region’s infrastructure, its people and its quality lifestyle.

With a three waters budget of approximately $215m over the next 10 years our Assets and Services Department is looking for an experienced Engineering Officer to provide technical skills and to manage the day to day operation of Marlborough District Council’s water supply, wastewater networks, and stormwater drainage primarily in Picton, but will also assist across Council’s other networks.

To be considered for this role you should have: • NZCE, REA, or a Diploma in Civil Engineering.

• A minimum of five years’ experience with water, stormwater, or sewerage engineering.

• The ability to supervise contractors and internal Operations Staff.

• An understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act and can demonstrate commitment to safe work practices.

• Have a sound understanding of engineering principles especially as they relate to Council services and asset management.

• A willingness to work in a small team to achieve specific goals.

A salary package reflective of the successful candidate’s experience will be offered for this role.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 4 March 2019.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/currentvacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

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Date & Time: Monday, March 4 2019 from 6.00pm Location: Stadium 2000 Meeting Room (1st floor), Kinross Street, Blenheim.

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Picton Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Picton Golf Club.

February 7, men’s stableford: Ron Peters 47; Barry Nitz 43; Nick Wright 40; Alan Butland 40; Alan Wilson 39; Bill Gatrell 37.

February 8, 9 hole team stableford: Lynda White, Joyce Allen, Barbie Wilson 52; Beth Arnold-Johnson, Joyce McClelland, Colin Roper 51; Cliff Hall, Joan Gabara, Margaret Frisken 45; Lyn Pawson ,Les Johnson, Kaye Keys 45.

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Pony clubs compete in Mounted Games Pony club members from Blenheim, Marshlands, Awatere, Motueka and Waimea came to the Awatere Pony Club for the 2019 NZPCA Zone Games, held at the Ward Domain.

The Mounted Games is an equestrian sport where riders play relay races on their ponies, demonstrating athletic ability, excellent riding skills, determination, perseverance, and a competitive spirit.

Ponies are responsive, agile, and have an unflappable personality. Riders and their ponies enjoy competition in a fun and social atmosphere.

Mounted Games were originally created by Prince Philip.

Some of the games that were played at Ward were Sword Lancers, Flag Fliers, Pony Express and Association.

Rarangi golf results Results from recent matches played at the Rarangi Golf Club.

Saturday net medal, men: Owen Gibbs, 68, 1; Allan Milne, 69, 2; Peter Browning, 70, 3; Brian Gill, 73, 4; Ezra Kahaki, 73, 5; Mark Watson, 73, 6; Morrie Soper, 73, 7; Tony Nichol, 74, 8; Mark Milne, 74, 9; Jason Minhinnick, 74, 10.

Women: Kathy Payne, 77, 1; Marilyn Smith, 80, 2.

Sunday, opening day greensome: Bruce Curgenven & Carla Heppelthwaite, 62, 1; Peter Browning & Ian Berrie ,62, 2; Gordon & Sue Lang, 64, 3; David & Trish Robertson, 65, 4; Nick Thomson & Allan Ryder, 66, 5; Andrea Corbett & Greg Thomas, 66, 6.

Congratulations to June Maslin on her hole in one on No. 6.

Wairau Valley golf Results from the Wairau Valley Golf Club opening day American Foursome played on January 26.

1st Robin & Bill Lacey 61.6 (net); 2nd R Bruce & F Price 64.4; 3rd T Whiteside & D McFarlane 65.2; 4th P Way & R Pupich 65.4; 5th E Brown & T Latter 66.4.

Blenheim Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club.

Jan. 31, mens single par: Blue Arthur +6; Ezra Kahaki +5; Duncan Cassidy +4; Mike Guillemot +4; Bob Tapp +4; Desz Campbell +2; Graeme Daines +2; Doug Shaw +1; Ray Herd +1. Nine hole stableford: Don Gray 19; Percy Noblett 18; Ian Hatcher 17.

Feb. 1, 9 hole twilight stableford: Graham Kerrigan 22; Flea Norton 21; Margaret Hamilton 20; Shirley Godsiff 20; Kay Ayson 20; Lord Wolf 20; Jenny Evans 19; Har Eradus 19; Mike Gardiner 18; Clive Drummond 18; Paddy Couchman 18; Helen Neame 18; Clarrie Neame 18.

Feb. 2, monthly medal: Phil Starkey 64; Mike McConnell 64; Trent Davies 65; Paul Sile 65; Graeme Daines 66; Clive Drummond 68; Doug Shaw 68; Wayne Waldron 69; Jim Findlay 69; Ray Herd 69; John Anderson 69; Gary Hildyard 69; Blue Arthur 70; Brent Baker 70; Brian Brown 70; Don Lamond 70; Graeme Kerrigan 70. Gross: Trent Davies 70. Women: Bernice Arnold 71. Fairweathers prize 6/15 NTP: Jim Findlay. NTP for 2 9/18: Trent Davies.

Feb. 4, 9 hole stableford, men: Ian Hatcher 23; Roy Lilley 21; Dave Menzies 20; David Waters 19; John Burns 19; Don Gray 18; Ivan Neame 17; Brian Burgess 17; Les Boniface 17. Women: Jenny Evans 19; Jan Pegler 18; Chris Currie 18; Bernice Arnold 17; Colleen McLeod 17; Trees Rewi 17.

Feb. 6, womens multiple stableford: Bernice Arnold 83; Colleen McLeod 82; Margaret Ogier 67.

Coming events: Feb. 14, mens single par. Feb. 15, 9 hole twilight, 6pm, all welcome. Feb. 16, bisque par, drawn partners. Feb. 18, 9 hole stableford, all welcome, 10am start.

Awatere open pairs winners Anae Shadbolt and Alyssa Le Seur.

Local riders all rode extremely well with the Awatere team, consisting of Anae Shadbolt, Sophie Rober ts, Elizabeth Solly and Alyssa Le Sueur coming away with third in the Teams event, followed by the Blenheim team consisting of Leonie Marshall, Carys Gale, Harvey Brownlee and Hannah Buck in fourth place.

Marshlands had three teams entered and their team of Emily Pickering, Myer Henderson and sisters, Taylor and Kate Edwards came 5th.

Anae Shadbolt and Alyssa Le Sueur from Awatere won the Open Pairs competition, with Carys Gale and Harvey Brownlee from Blenheim coming fourth. Taylor and Kate Edwards from Marshlands came 4th in the Junior Pairs.

Water polo making waves Marlborough Water Polo president Martyn Birch believes the sport is essentially just rugby played in water.

The new term got underway at Stadium 2000 “The youngest we have is seven-years-old who play flippa ball where they can touch the bottom of the pool and we also have people who are in their 70s who get involved on a weekly basis.

Both Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ have teams which will go to the South Island secondary schools’ tournament in Christchurch at the end of the month.

“Wednesday’s are competition nights with 10 teams mak-

ing up social and secondary school teams and I’d say we have more than 200 people taking part in water polo each week,” he says.

Mr Birch says they also had teams from Manawatu come and train in Blenheim last month.

“They love our pool and said the facilities are so good.

“We see our best way of growing the game through secondary schools.”

Mr Birch says many enjoy the physicality of the game.

“You’re not getting beaten up like you’re on a rugby field but there’s still that physical contact.

“You’re basically treading

Water polo teams from Manawatu came to train in Marlborough last month as the sport continues to grow in popularity here in Blenheim.

Photo: Marlborough Water Polo

water while somebody tries to steal the ball off you.”

Mr Birch says anyone keen to give

the sport a go can come down to Stadium 2000 on a Wednesday and watch a competition night.

Womens footballers to get chance to impress

Blenheim win croquet trophy

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim croquet players recently completed the interclub competition for the Orchard Tray Trophy, with the Blenheim Croquet Club the eventual winners.

“The Blenheim Club and the Brooklyn Park Club play every year for the trophy, which was donated many years ago by Garth Orchard,” Blenheim Club captain Dave Grigg says.

“We play 45 games over a five month period and the two clubs went into the final day of the tournament locked at 18 games each.

“After a nail biting day, the Blenheim Club managed, in the last game of the day, to pull ahead and win the trophy 23-22,” Dave says.

“Anyone interested in joining us to try out croquet should check our websites for details on the days we play.”

Blenheim Valley Football Club is plotting an ambitious plan to put a women’s division one football team in the Nelson competition this season.

Coaches Ian Thomas and Alan Elvy will hold open trials on Wednesday’s starting next week.

Mr Elvy says “I was coaching a 14th grade team last year and I had six girls in the team.

“I thought, where would they go next year given their only step was to play in the 16th or 17th grade and they’d get slammed up in that grade.

“So I thought we could try to get a women’s team in the Nelson Bays league.”

It will be the first time the club has ever entered the

Nelson competition.

Mr Elvy was aiming to get a squad of at least 16 players to create depth and competition for places in the starting side.

“The girls we have are brilliant and they complemented the boys last year so I’m sure we can put a competitive team out each week.

“To put in a women’s team will give the girls who already are showing a lot of talent the chance to shine.

“Women’s football in New Zealand is on the up-and-up, there’s just not anything in Blenheim for them.

“The girls that I’ve coached already I know have the talent to go all the way, I’d just like to see them get in front of scouts and not lose the passion for the game,” he says.

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Common sense should trump technology Cricket’s Decision Review System (DRS) needs a review of its own.

Daryl Mitchell’s lbw dismissal during Friday’s Twenty20 fixture against India simply should not happen.

Mitchell was given out by the onfield umpire - fair enough - but he immediately signalled for the DRS and appeared to suggest to batting partner, Kane Williamson, he got an inside edge on the ball before it

cannoned into his pad.

The hot spot technology, used to detect the heat the ball makes on impact with the wooden bat, was clearly visible, but snicko, which produces spikes on sound waves to indicate an edge showed nothing.

Third umpire, Shaun Haig decided he was happy no bat was involved despite clear evidence to the contrary and the decision stood much to the shock of anyone with half a

cricketing brain watching.

If Haig, a New Zealander, to get rid of the conspiracy theories was following protocol by ignoring clear technology-based evidence, then that needs to change immediately.

However, if he went rogue and had a brain fade, he should be suspended for a few games to try to find his common sense.

That’s all this incident needed was common sense.

All Haig had to do was go “yes, I see a hotspot on the bat as the ball meets the edge of the bat so it’s not out”.

For some reason he wanted further confirmation from snicko and by doing so, got himself in all sorts of trouble when his search for confirmation just led him to the land of confusion.

The original decision stood, the Black Caps lost their only DRS

Hundreds heading to Picton for yachting regatta

By Bill McElhinney Hundreds of sailors will converge on Picton next weekend for the 2019 Interislander Optimist Challenge and the Port Marlborough Starling Championship.

This is the only South Island ranking regatta for Optimist sailors in New Zealand.

The event has been going from strength to strength and is now in its 11th year, and Picton and the Queen Charlotte yacht Club will again welcome sailors and support crew from all around the country.

The event benefits Picton and Marlborough as hundreds of visitors will come to Picton not just to sail, but also to enjoy the hospitality. Some families come a week in advance.

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club is in process of building a new water-sport facility at Shelley Beach to enhance all that Picton has to offer.

Queen Charlotte might not have a new club yet, but this is no reason not to have another awesome regatta. The outside café will be open all day from Friday through to Sunday, February 22-24, and the public are invited to come along to cheer

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club sailor Harry Edwards competing in the Starling match racing nationals held last month.

on the local sailors. There will be around 20 of them divided over the different fleets.

The sailors will be officially welcomed on Friday morning at 10am and then the Open Optimist fleet and Starling fleets head out to the sailing area for three races.

On Saturday the yachts head out at 9.30am to race in the outer sail-

ing area. The Green and Rainbow Optimist fleet will have their races in front of QCYC and Shelley Beach for everyone to see.

On Sunday there is racing in both the outer sailing area and in front of QCYC, followed by prize giving.

The best sailors in the country are represented at this regatta. In the Open Optimist fleet, we hope

to get over 100 sailors. Local sailor Louie Poletti, 12, will most likely be the highest ranked QCYC sailor followed by Moss Hopkins, 10, or Fin Stichbury, 12.

In the Starling Fleet, look out for Emily Overend,16, and Harry Edwards, 14, recently placed 3rd and 1st at the national Starling match racing.

review and Mitchell’s stay at the crease was brief but controversial.

By no means did the dismissal cost the Kiwis the game but it took the gloss off a fixture which had drawn more than 40,000 fans to a cricket game for the first time since the 2015 World Cup semifinal.

Technology should never replace common sense.

It did on Friday night and it may set an alarming trend.

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Cuddon Cycling Marlborough Cuddon Cycling meets at 5.30pm tonight, Friday, at Athletic Park for track training and coaching for all riders.

Come and try this exciting sport.

Suitable for age 10 upwards. Plenty of track bikes available for newcomers. All riders most welcome.

On Saturday meet opposite the Grove Mill Winery, Waihopai Rd, at 1.30pm for the Cycle World stage race series, event No. 5 of 6, the Curtis Piper Memorial Trophy/Grosvenor Trophy.

Stage one, 3.5km TT Delta Lake Hill Climb, stage two, 16.5km Waihopai/ Avon Valley, stage 3, 18km Waihopai Rd/Craiglochart/Spy Station, stage four, 8km TT Spy Station/Grove Mill. Open $5, junior $3. All riders welcome. Please assemble at 1pm.

On Monday meet at Athletic Park for track cycling. Warm-up and setup from 5.30pm, racing from 6pm. Club Champs 2000m & 3000m pursuit. Open and junior events. Track bikes available. Suitable for age 10 upwards.

Seagulls on the loose

The Seagull outboard motor fleet are meeting again at Havelock tomorrow, Saturday, 11am at the Havelock Marina.

There will be a journey up and around Twiddles Island and back to the Havelock Marina, with refreshments at the Havelock Hotel to complete the trip.

Organisers say the compulsory requirements are a sense of humour, a trusty Seagull outboard motor to power your boat and lifejackets for all participants. For more information, phone 027 530 5600.

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