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Don’t breathe!

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim man Bryan Bailey is not afraid to push his body to its limits.

Last weekend Bryan competed in the Freediving NZ Depth Nationals held at Lake Taupo, and took second equal place in the Open Mens division. Last year he won the novice grade in the same competition.

Bryan, who can hold his breath for up to six minutes, went 40 metres down into the 186m deep lake to win his medal.

Freediving is underwater diving that doesn’t involve scuba or other external breathing devices.

It is exhilarating, but also potentially dangerous. Pressures on the body in deep water can reach more than 10 times those on the surface and competitive divers push their bodies to their limits.

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Blenheim freediver Bryan Bailey holds his breath as he descends into the depths of Lake Taupo.

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Bryan dives to winning depths Continued from page 1.

The world champion freediver, William Trubridge, is from New Zealand. He was born in the UK but moved to New Zealand when he was 18 months old.

In 2010 he became the first free diver ever to reach 300 feet (91.4 metres) with a single breath in the discipline of constant weight no fins.

Then on February 15, William became the first man to complete an ‘underwater crossing’ of Cook Strait in a series of 934 breath hold dives. He wore fins and swam horizontally underwater at a depth between 3-5 meters, surfacing only for short recoveries.

Bryan, who works as a dive instructor at the Blenheim Dive Centre, has been freediving for the last four years.

Before the competition last weekend he undertook a six week depth training phase in the Queen Charlotte Sound.

“Freediving requires great mental discipline and training,” Bryan says.

“Your body wants to take a breath, so you have to learn to relax and stay focused as the pressure increases with the

depth.”

Freedivers also pinch their nose and pop their ears to equalise the pressure as they descend.

One of the challenges of the competition is that divers must nominate a depth they plan to achieve the night before the competition, and then dive to that depth the next day.

“You have to combat the stress and anxiety on the day of the competition,” Bryan says.

As well as cardio and gym training, Bryan also trains during the winter in the Stadium 2000 pool by swimming 130 metres, just over five lengths, underwater while holding his breath.

Bryan is currently coaching another freediver, Yohann Ali Yahia, who comes from Mauritius, where he holds two freediving depth records.

“Freediving is a growing sport,” Bryan says.

Freedivers include recreational snorkelers, spearfishermen and underwater photographers.

The Inspire Marlborough Foundation is bringing William Trubridge to the ASB Theatre in Blenheim on April 2.

Inspire Marlborough is a regis-

Freedivers Yohann Ali Yahia and Bryan Bailey. Bryan holds the medal he won at the national competitions at Lake Taupo last weekend.

tered charity assisting young talented Marlburians, in any field, to achieve their personal goals and develop

their leadership skills. They provide funding, training and development courses, mentoring and support.

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Rain and slightly cooler temperatures over the past couple of weeks has provided welcome relief for Marlborough residents.

It has also resulted in increased water storage in Picton and Renwick allowing the council to lift water restrictions across the region.

Operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney says the rain has improved water storage at Barnes Dam in Essons

Valley. This combined with the cooler weather and evening dew means Council can lift the water restrictions at Picton.

“The recent rainfall has also meant higher river flows to the aquifer at the Renwick bore field. Because of this we have been able to go back to operating pumps at their full capacity.

“However, Renwick residents need to be aware that this can change. It’s always a good idea

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“Throughout the summer Renwick residents have once again been careful with their use of water when watering their gardens and lawns. This has shown that voluntary water restrictions do work and we

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Council environmental scientist, Val Wadsworth, says that while the impact of the summer’s hot, dry weather has lessened in some parts of Marlborough there will be ongoing effects for some sectors, including those in the Wairau Valley, Rai Valley and parts of central Marlborough that remain particularly dry.

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A girls’ night out

ABOVE: Mayor John Leggett speaks to the large crowd that gathered in Seymour Square for the memorial service for the Christchurch mosque shooting victims.

LEFT: Candles were lit and floral tributes laid by many people at the end of the Wednesday evening vigil in Seymour Square.

Emotions high at vigil

By Bill McElhinney Emotion almost overcame Marlborough Mayor John Leggett as he spoke to the large crowd assembled in Seymour Square on Wednesday evening.

More than 2000 people gathered for a service to remember the 50 people gunned down in Christchurch city mosques last Friday.

The crowd was sombre as the Muslim call to prayer rang out to signal the beginning of the service.

Kiley Nepia from Omaka Marae then blew a conch shell and led the opening Karakia before the Mayor took the stage.

We can’t deny racism and intolerance exist in New Zealand, he said.

“But as a community, we should not ignore those who express intolerance and racism. We cannot deny it exists, but we can do more

to step up and challenge such behaviour, whether it’s in casual conversation, people in online comments or in more aggressive acts.

“Each month as I welcome new citizens to Marlborough, including members of the Muslim community, I thank them for making New Zealand their home.

“As the Prime Minister has said: ‘they are us’.”

The attacks struck at the heart of the South Island and New Zealand, one of the world’s most peaceful and friendly nations, John said.

“How can such a cruel act of human violence be directed against a city which had already suffered so much?” John said.

“We can only hope the overwhelming response, national and international, goes some way to ease the pain that’s being felt

there.”

On behalf of everyone in Marlborough, John also thanked the Police and the emergency services for their incredible bravery and dedication in dealing with the Christchurch situation.

The crowd then stood to observe a minute of silence.

“This act of horror does not represent the New Zealand I know and love,” Marlborough Muslim Association president Zayd Ian Blissett said.

He thanked all those who had expressed their love and support to the local Muslim community.

“Your light has lifted us out of a pit of darkness,” he said. “You are the true New Zealanders.”

Elim pastor Tom Hatch spoke in Blenheim on behalf of Christian ministers of Marlborough and the national church leaders of New Zealand.

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“We are deeply saddened by the tragic events and we strongly condemn the acts of racial hatred and murder,” he said.

Marlborough Boys’ College Pasifika Group performed an item, Rosie McAllister led the singing of the National Anthem, and the Reverend Alofa Asiata prayed the Peace Prayer of St Francis.

The evening concluded with a blessing from Father John Pearce from Star of the Sea Catholic Church and a closing Karakia from Paora Mackie, Rangitane.

A two-minute silence will be held on Friday to commemorate the one-week anniversary of last week’s massacre.

In a separate event, state broadcasters Radio NZ and TVNZ will also play the Islamic call to prayer.

The timing of the Friday event is yet to be announced.

The special event to celebrate sisterhood is going ahead tomorrow at 7pm in the Convention Centre, Migrants Services Marlborough manager, Margaret Western, says.

“Some people thought we might cancel it because of the dreadful events in Christchurch,” Margaret says, “but it’s more important than ever that we come together to celebrate our diversity.

“It’s a girls’ night out, a chance to get to know women in your community,” Margaret says.

“Hopefully people will celebrate their cultural identity by wearing their national costumes.”

TEMPO concert tonight Talented singer Liz Mckay and her family are the guest artists at the first TEMPO evening for the year at the Wesley Centre, Blenheim, at 7pm tonight.

The family sing and perform multiple musical instruments and daughter Grace is currently learning the harp. Admission is $3 a person, including performers, or $10 for a family.

Apologies, Terry!

A letter to The Sun on Wednesday complaining about the Market Street park was signed T. Bloomfield, and has resulted in a stream of phone calls to Terry Bloomfield in Blenheim.

“But it wasn’t me! I didn’t write it and I’m not complaining about the Market Street park ,” Terry says in a call to The Sun. So his mates can stop calling him, now, and we apologise to Terry.

We’ll have to track down the letter writer, who did sign their name, but sparked all the calls to the wrong person.

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By Aimee O’Hagan Ten visitors from Costa Rica made Blenheim their home from March 11th until March 18th.

Hosted by members of the Friendship Force of Marlborough, the Costa Ricans spent their seven days in Blenheim visiting wineries, exploring nearby Picton, Nelson and Pelorus, and even attending the Havelock Mussel Festival last Saturday.

The group stayed in Sydney before coming to New Zealand, and travelled to Christchurch after leaving Blenheim. Following their time in Christchurch, they will return back home to Costa Rica.

The visitors were here in sunny Blenheim on behalf of a foundation named ‘Friendship Force’.

Started in 1977 by then American President, Jimmy Carter, Friendship Force is a non-profit, international organization that “promotes cultural awareness and understanding through homehosting”, according to President of the Friendship Force of Marlborough, Rosemary Kirk.

The foundation sends a group of people from one country on a journey across the world to another country, specifically to stay in the

Ten visitors from Costa Rica were in Blenheim for a week, staying with members of the Friendship Force of Marlborough.

homes of locals. Because of this, the force of friendship between the two cultures grows and strengthens, creating an unbreakable bond.

“That’s how you meet and understand other cultures – by sitting around a table and talking,” Rosemary says.

She believes that connecting with other cultures via home hosting has the potential to lead to world peace.

“If you understand other cultures, it makes you a more peaceful nation.

“By connecting with ambassadors, just one friend at a time, you actually make a world of friends.”

Rosemary mentions that we are very fortunate to have a small number of locals who speak Spanish – many of the Costa Rican visitors speak very little English!

The Costa Ricans are not the only group to have travelled to a foreign country. The Friendship Force of Marlborough visited Vietnam last year, and the U.S. the year before.

In fact, approximately 60 countries worldwide are involved with Friendship Force.

The organization has over 15,000 active members across the globe.

Al Brown for Friday Night Feast The line-up for Bayleys Friday Night Feast has been revealed and features 18 food and drink producers, ready to tantalise taste buds.

Returning to the forum in central Blenheim on May 10, this street party promises to serve up sterling entertainment, alongside a selection of Marlborough’s best produce and gourmet products.

“This is a great opportunity for visitors and locals alike to enjoy the festival atmosphere and unbelievably good food and drink on offer.

Last year more than 6,500 dishes were served up and we’re confident that people will turn out again this year to support our amazing local food scene,” says Feast Marlborough organiser Chris Shaw.

Celebrity Chef, Al Brown will partner with Regal Salmon, serving two King Salmon dishes.

The menu includes scorched Regal King Salmon served with a wasabi and ginger slaw and a spicy salmon taco.

Chris Shaw says the Bayleys Friday Night Feast programme will have something for everyone, including the smallest family members. The event kicks off at 3:30pm and will run until 8:30pm.

“We’re thrilled that Al Brown is returning with the team from Regal Salmon,

Al Brown

he perfectly complements our line-up that includes dishes highlighting local seafood, fruit, vegetables, meat, chutneys and sauces, beer and wine. Of course there’s also ice cream and plenty of dessert!”

The family friendly event includes the Pocket Lounge, situated on Wynan Street, where those over 18 can purchase a selection of the finest Marlborough organic wines and Golden Mile Brewing Beer, enjoy great music and a relaxed atmosphere. This year alcohol can be enjoyed anywhere across the event, alongside any of the food on offer.

The Feast Marlborough four

day food extravaganza kicks off on Thursday May 9, with the WK Gala Feast hosted by the talented Arbour team.

The celebration continues the following night at the Bayleys Friday Night Feast street party in central Blenheim.

Dig up some of the hidden gems of Marlborough’s buzzing foodie scene with Marlborough Underground: a series of exclusive culinary experiences in unique locations, held on Saturday and Sunday.

Local restaurants will also go head-to-head to create a signature dish that celebrates Marlborough food in the month long celebration of Rare Fare.

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

Message from Mayor John Leggett Wednesday night’s vigil in Blenheim was our opportunity to express the feelings of our community to the traumatic events of last week.

Everyone in Marlborough has been shocked by the horrific events of last Friday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the Christchurch attacks.

Each month as I welcome new citizens to Marlborough, including members of the Muslim community, I thank them for making New Zealand their home.

As the Prime Minister has said: “they are us”.

The attacks struck at the heart of the South Island and New Zealand, one of the world’s most peaceful and friendly nations.

On behalf of everyone in Marlborough, I have conveyed my thanks to the Police and the emergency services for their incredible bravery and dedication.

Kia kaha.

Mayor John Leggett

Seddon water treatment plant – open day today Come along and see the brand new Seddon water treatment plant up close from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm this afternoon.

Work on the new plant began in January 2018 and treated water began flowing last October.

Between October and December, the plant operator monitored the new system. Data gathered was passed on to the Drinking Water Assessor who is now the process of assessing it before he can provide final approval to lift the boil water notice.

Councillor Cynthia Brooks says opening the plant is a major milestone for the town and for all of those who have been involved in the project from the beginning.

“The finishing line is in sight now and Seddon residents are close to being able to drink water straight from the tap.”

Staff will be on hand to show you around

Jump online and sign up for email updates for this year’s Annual Plan process. Public submissions open on 5 April and close on 6

from 2.00 pm and refreshments will be available.

Please park on Wakefield Street and adjacent streets. The plant is a short, steep walk up the hill.

Neighbourhood Support in place. But if you don’t know your neighbours, this is a good excuse to extend a hand, introduce yourself or get together for a barbecue or cuppa. Help turn your street into a neighbourhood.

If you would like information about setting up Neighbourhood Support in your street Ph: 03 520 7490.

Proposed Temporary Road Closure – Sunday 27 April 2019 Marlborough Car Club - Pukaka Valley Sprint On Sunday 27 2019 the following portion of the road is proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm for the purpose of the Marlborough Car Clubs Annual Pukaka Valley Gravel Sprint.

• Pukaka Valley Road, Tuamarina from the intersection at Pembers Road to the end of legal Council Road.

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.

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

Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing before 29 April 2019 at the office of Marlborough Roads, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim, PO Box 1031, Blenheim 7240.

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

Notification of Meeting – April 2019 The following meeting is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.

Copies of the agenda will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

May. Hearings take place from 4 to 6 June, with the final plan adopted on 27 June.

Go to: http://bit. ly/2F7qCKd to sign up.

Get the clippers out

Community News – Neighbours’ Day When did you last take a moment to chat over the fence to your neighbour? It’s something everyone used to do before life got so busy.

This year Neighbours’ Day is in its tenth year and will run from 22 to 31 March. Many of us don’t need a special day to remind us to be neighbourly; we have close-knit streets with

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Council Thursday, 4 April 2019 at 9.00 am The time and date may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

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Now is a good time to get out the clippers and prune back any branches or vegetation overhanging the footpaths from your property.

This is required to keep footpaths safe and accessible for all users, be it the postie, someone with a guide dog or a push chair.

If you rent the property, check with the property manager or owner as to who is responsible.

Footpath and overhanging vegetation inspections take place in April and May, so your early attention may save you being issued a reminder notice.

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

Positive Ageing – Home maintenance checklist Doing repairs and maintenance around the house can be overwhelming for older people.

The Good Homes Project has created three practical checklists to help people to assess what repairs or maintenance work is needed on their property.

They’re free to download at www. repairsandmaintenance.goodhomes. co.nz/tools/ If you don’t have a computer ask a family member to download it or try the information desk at the library. The website includes a ‘solutions’ section with tips about getting repairs done.

Before doing any maintenance The

Good Homes Project suggests you: • Talk to family or friends about who they use and the quality of their work • Go to the RSA, Age Concern or Grey Power for a list of local recommended tradespeople • Get at least two written quotes for a job unless you know the tradesperson well and you’re confident in their work.

You can also contact Work and Income (WINZ) if you can’t afford to get the work done, to find out if you qualify for help to pay for essential house repairs.

Phone: 0800 552 002 or go to www. workandincome.govt.nz to find out more.

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

The Ministry of Health is currently assessing the operation of the new Seddon Water Treatment Plant.

Council is required to provide the Ministry

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

with information on the quality of the water leaving the treatment plant to show it is compliant with New Zealand Drinking Water Standards. Following the Ministry’s assessment, Council hopes to lift the boil water notice sometime in mid-April 2019.

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

For further information contact Council’s Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

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The Sun MDC obeying the law MDC do NOT obey the law regarding OIAs and Ombudsman recommendations they believe they are above the law.

Council Management are also very quick to gag councillors from talking to their constituents.

Wonderful world There’s a mountain biker who has matched his shoes & camelback very well to his bike colour.

What a wonderful world if we all took the time to present ourselves in this way!

Speed limits Hey, since when did the speed limit on state highway 1 in between Blenheim and Picton be what ever you feel like. 60 -70 kmph is just not on in a 100kmph zone. From what I know it’s also illegal.

I travel the road each day, police should also look at the people holding up traffic not just speeding.

From what I see, people do dangerous passing when it’s moving 30-40k below the limit. If you do 30 over you lose your licence, should go both ways.

If you can’t drive at the limit or just under, like 90kms which is nice and safe, maybe you should not be driving! Or pull over!

Re: Save the oaks Friday Sun March 8

Quite stunning What a disaster it would be to remove these wonderful trees! Look at the horrible landscape we have now, where dozens of pine plantations and individual trees in Marlborough have been removed in favour of the monoculture of grapes.

This avenue of young oaks is quite stunning.

Surely Marlborough Lines Trust could front the initial $160k, with perhaps an interest free 10 year loan, to put the lines underground.

Or perhaps as a major producer of alcohol it wouldn’t hurt MLT to put the profits from a few thousand bottles aside for the task?

Save the oaks?

Do the trees belong to the lodge or are they on public land.

If private why should they get any public money, their property is probably worth millions.

If public trees, is the fix beneficial to the lodge.

Rich people like to spend other people’s money. Dig into your own pocket

Remember the fairground days. Well it’s back, called the ‘Slalom on Wither’. No centre lines means swerving to the wrong side of the road leaving at least a car width from anything parked daring the oncoming vehicle to find you are not insured!

Answer is either - paint a centre line, or widen the road as most cars park on the bern and cyclists use the footpath. Is there a road safety advisor here WITH influence? Another glass darling.

Children strike!

What on earth is comrade Cindy and her educators doing encouraging children - by lawful description under 18 - to be truant from school, regardless of their safety, for futile benefit of teachers who have coerced them for financial gain. Is unionism an NZQA credit?

Permits?

Can the council issue permits for tanker trucks to park on wrong side of the road over a driveway? Extracting 1000s of litres of water.

Thanks Not historic They are not historic, less than 25yrs old. They are planted on public road reserve, this road is a well used short cut from Waihopai. Trees swipe car when passing.

Little foresight planting potentially big trees under wires. I love trees but a smaller type would have been more sensible.

Sounds crazy It sounds crazy to cut down beautiful Oak trees and leave ugly power lines standing instead.

The trees were there first so shouldn’t it be Marlborough lines responsibility to move the lines?

They could easily afford to move them underground without demanding $100,000 payment from locals before they will do it.

Donations?

4 LET A CALL GO TO VOICEMAIL 4 SAFELY STOP TO RESPOND TO CALLS AND TXTS 4 LET A PASSENGER TAKE YOUR CALLS AND TXTS

Dodgems!

Where can the public drop off donations?

Every dollar counts towards the $160,000 required to help save these beautiful trees in Marlborough.

Thanks to the lady from the kitchen at Mrs Mcgregors for soaking my white cardigan when I spilt coffee over myself.

Crime, but tax perk!

Jenny Shipley must be stripped of her faux title with a $6 million court conviction or it makes a mockery of Queens honours.

Jobs for the crooked does nothing for this country. We are little shareholders and investors whilst they meet for only brunch and HUGE bonuses. Back to just Mrs, Jen.

Have concert out there and raise some money, a market day may be a good start to save the trees at Tamara lodge.

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No, that is not acceptable May I commend the opinion piece written by Bill McElhinney of 20th March ’19. It is now our task to honour those murdered by saying ‘no, that is not acceptable’ to those that make and harbour racist remarks and attitudes.

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

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Thank you Thank you to the lady from Holdaway with the golden retrievers who put the first red chrysanthemums on the fence of the Mosque site in Budge Street on Saturday morning.

You inspired the rest of us to show our sorrow.

Remember when?

Sad about the Chch shooting. Remember when the Brits punished the bad guys with draw and quarter? My guess is the shooter will spend his life in a mental ward, 3 meals and a warm bed. Spreading his hate.

Concerned

Whats with all the plastic flying round Cloudy Bay business park? Not a good look

I absolutely abhor what happened in Christchurch on Friday. Equally I feel the same over the deaths in London and Europe where vehicles were used for the same reason and we know who was behind that.

Well done guys!

Emotive move

Not a good look

Spring Creek railway crossing brilliant and smooth. Well done guys!

Can we please have Redwood St - Main Street railway crossings and Redwood - Kinross St fixed to the same quality job?

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Wonderful great service and kudos to Council in your txt of the week (March 8). Unfortunately the Council doesn’t answer calls on Sunday.

Your thanks should go to the after hours phone service provider.

Take a breathe people. To change the name of the Crusaders is an emotive move. Abridged.

Confused Watching a little about the Chch affray, hearing of kneejerk arms party policies by the PM’s Helen and Cindy. Start with controlling social radicalising media.

Sort out who is running the party and then realise it was just one human and don’t penalise law abiding people only on sensation.

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Family celebrates under a historic Renwick tree

Port Marlborough is taking over the Waitohi Domain truck park in Picton.

Port Marlborough taking over Waitohi Domain truck park

By Bill McElhinney The truck on Picton’s Waitohi Domain will be taken over

by Port Marlborough from April 1.

The truck park was built last year to ease congestion created by the heavy vehicles parking in Picton streets following the closure of State Highway 1 in the wake of the Kaikoura earthquake.

The highway closure meant more trucks were arriving in Picton out of sync with the departure times of ferries, so they were having to park up around the port town and wait.

Despite the highway reopening in December, it was still one-lane and unsealed in parts, and prone to closing in bad weather, so many truckies were still using the more

reliable alternate highway, and still clogging the streets of Picton.

Community consultation revealed a majority of residents surveyed wanted a truck park at the Domain to help clear nearby streets.

Council Assets and Services Manager Richard Coningham says now that State Highway 1 is back up and running again, the requirement for a truck park is less.

“It was always the council’s intention to rent the facility to a suitable tenant and Port Marlborough is a viable solution,” Richard says.

Port Marlborough Property and Business Development Manager Ryan Lock says the facility will continue to operate as a truck park as long as

there is a demand for it.

“Port Marlborough intends to implement a rotational fee structure, similar to that of most modern day car parking buildings, where users pay for the time they occupy the park. Customers will register for the parking facility and be provided with a means of access such as a swipe card or RFID tag; this technology will then be linked to a billing system which will invoice users,” Ryan says.

“We are also planning to upgrade some of the park’s facilities, for example, installing an access control/barrier arm, security cameras and possibly a toilet and shower facility, but our intention is to keep the park fully operational,” Ryan says.

By Bill McElhinney It was a special family celebration under a historic Renwick tree.

Last Friday members of the Hanson and Twidle families gathered at the Renwick Roadhouse Cafe to celebrate Corinne Hanson’s marriage to Ray Zimmerman.

The building that is now the Cafe was once the home of Lloyd Hanson, whose parents built the house in 1964, and also ran the garage next door.

“They also planted the phoenix palm, which after 50 years has grown into a magnificent tree,” Lloyd says.

Corinne and husband, Ray, celebrated their wedding at the home of Ray’s grandparents, Lynn and Allan Twidle, who live in Renwick.

On the day that Corinne and Ray were wed, Lynn and Allan were also celebrating.

They were married on the same day 56 years ago.

Family history: Newly married Corinne Zimmerman with her husband, Ray, and daughter Mckenzie and Lloyd Hanson with the Phoenix palm that was planted

by Lloyd's parents and Corinne's grandparents 50 years ago.

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Hundreds help with big beach clean-up

By Bill McElhinney Over 300 people have t u r ned up over recent weeks to help with the annual Marlborough massive beach clean-up.

There were eight events around the district, while the public beach cleanup in Rarangi, and Picton Schools planned cleanup along Waitohi Stream needed to be postponed to a later date.

Events were hosted by Wa i k awa B o a t C l u b, Conservation Kids NZ,

Whatamango and Ahuriri Residents Association, Waikawa Schools, Marlborough Community College and DOC/Sanfords.

Every participant received a cotton shopping bag sponsored by Sanfords.

There seemed to be less rubbish overall than previous years which is heartening, Wendy Sullivan, from the Department of Conservation, says.

“However, there were still lots of small items and cigarette butts, bottle caps

and tops, and fishing line continue to be ongoing problems,” Wendy says.

Seventy tyres were pulled out of the mud at the Mahakipawa Estuary by DOC and Sanfords staff.

“We don’t know how these got there, and they may have been there some time,” Wendy says.

“Dumping household rubbish along that stretch of the road is an ongoing problem and the rubbish eventually ends up in the estuary and Pelorus Sound.”

Lynda Simpson from Sanfords grapples tyres out of the mud at the Mahikipawa Estuary.

Pupils from Waikawa Bay School helped with the massive Marlborough beach clean-up.

Wendy Sullivan, DOC, and Tash Luxton, Conservation kids, with the cotton bags the beach clean-up workers received.

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Friday March 22, 2019

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GARDENING THIS WEEK Problems with the soil: By Wally Richards solution has to be found.

We now have hundreds of chemicals to control commercial cropping as well as gardening problems, which makes me wonder how we as gardeners over the previous few thousand years ever managed to garden.

Obviously we did, as food crops were grown and people ate and prospered, with the worst problems being the seasons and the weather.

Take an area of soil that has not been cultivated for a long time. It has grown plants, many of which we would call weeds.

They have grown, matured, dropped their seeds and then died, putting the foliage back into the earth, the foliage broken down naturally by fungus, microbes and insects.

They feed the soil life, build humus and create a excellent medium for another generation of plants to grow.

So the first thing we do is prepare this rich bit of earth. We could use a chemical weed killer to clear the weeds, and also harm the soil life.

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Your success in gardening begins with the growing medium or soil.

If we have a healthy soil it will be full of life, which includes microbes, fungi and earth worms.

It is our duty as a gardener and caretaker of our bit of the planet to nourish that earth.

Then and only then will we have great gardens, healthy plants and fewer problems.

Stand back a moment and think of places that you have seen in the past that have had no interference from mankind, such as native bush, left to grow as Nature intended.

Some gardeners use chemicals herbicides to clear the land of unwanted plants, then use chemicals to force plants to grow.

They end up having to use more chemicals to control the problems they created by the previous two actions.

It is an ongoing merry-goround, as new chemicals have to be manufactured to overcome the problems that previous chemicals have contributed to.

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sun, wind and frost, which they will likely not be too happy with.

Or we could cut down the weeds to ground level, sprinkle garden lime and animal manures and then cover with some mature, weed free compost.

Downstairs the soil life will respond to this wonderful bounty of goodness and will get busy multiplying and converting the material to healthy food for what you plant.

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Our seeds and seedlings will need a little help and, in particular, sufficient water for their needs.

In a natural world there are soil borne diseases and fungi that help break down organic material (rotting), which can unfortunately affect healthy roots of our plants.

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Gosh, this one’s hard, just one beautiful place! New Zealand beaches, the wild West Coast beaches are beautiful, the golden still beaches in the Able Tasman, the rocky beaches on the East Coast that stretch for miles, those beaches where you are the only one there, the ones that are perfect to fish off, shall I go on?

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Friday 22 Mobility Scooter Record Attempt: Come on Marlborough lets set a record for the most mobility scooters in one place. Registration from 11am with final count at 12pm. Spot prizes on the day. The Forum, CBD. Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards: Meet, celebrate and support Marlborough’s environmental heroes, with 24 entrants in seven categories.

Tickets $80 including dinner and wine. 6.30pm-10.30pm. Marlborough Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street.

World Water Day: Celebrate World Water Day with the crew from Envirohub Marlborough and Sustainance Picton. Learn how to make pollution free household cleaners and natural beauty products.

5.30pm-8.30pm. Envirohub Marlborough, 14 Auckland Street, Picton.

The Marlborough Jazz Quartet: Join Peter, Tony and Coral with their refreshing, down to earth Jazz, Evergreens and great Old School Rhythms.

6pm-8pm. 5 Tapped Limited, 30 Scott Street.

101 Ways With Wool Expo: An expo showcasing 100% natural wool. From sheep to fleece, shearing to spinning plus weaving, down to the finished garments. Today and Saturday 10am-4.30pm, with free entry. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Graham Taylor’s “Marlborough High Country” Clarence, Molesworth and Awatere with wildlife paintings by Phil Dunn. Opening Preview 6pm.

Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Sundown Sports Series: A fun packed event including sports, social games, youth talks and free food. Suitable for year 9-13 youth. 7pm10pm. Blenheim Indoors Sport Centre, 50 Battys Road. Transport available $2, please contact the Marlborough Youth Trust 0275222245 or 035793143 or myt.org.nz.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. On show Marlborough Artist Exhibition, featuring twenty four Marlborough artists. On until March 31.

Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week.

The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: 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: On at present an inspirational exhibition of Steampunk. Including Steampunk portraits, models and a Steampunk selfie booth. On until April.

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

The Really Young Farmer Of The Year competition will be one of the fun attractions at the Flaxbourne A & P Show on Sunday

Saturday 23 International Women’s Night: Come along and meet the world on your doorstep. A unique evening in celebration of the contribution of all women in our community. National dress encouraged. Entry by koha at the door. 7pm-9.30pm. Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred Street.

Havelock Lions Market Day: Plenty of books, knit and child wear, honey, pottery gifts and preserves, a raffle, sausage sizzle and much more.

9am-1pm. Outside the Havelock Town Hall corner of Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock.

Latin Dance Party: Dust of your dancing shoes and get ready to dance the night away to the latest Latin music. Including Salsa, Bachata, ChaCha and Merengue, Rueda de Casino, Zouk and Kizomba. $5 entry with BYO drinks. 8pm. Harlequins Rugby Clubrooms, Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Road.

Sounds of Summer At The Cove: Join legendary Kiwi singer-songwriter Sarah Brown at Punga Cove. From 1pm, with free entry. Punga Cove Resort Endeavour Inlet, Marlborough Sounds.

Cruise For Conservation Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary: Celebrate 14 years of Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary while cruising the stunning Marlborough Sounds. 6pm-9.30pm, tickets $110 with BBQ meal included.

Suitable for all ages and is a fundraiser for Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary. Odyssea - Marlborough Tour Company, Picton Waterfront, London Quay, Picton. Tickets are strictly limited, available online at Eventfinda.

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.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show The ‘Long Way Around’ showcasing the work of four senior New Zealand artists. Also ‘Mike O’Kane - Just Playing’, an exhibition of Mike’s work using a combination of sculpture and photography to create make belief scenes. On until May 5.

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.

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.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Marlborough High Country’ by well-known landscape painter Graham Taylor and accompanied by Phil Dunn’s wildlife paintings. If you’re a lover of nature, this is an exhibit not to be missed.

On until April 7. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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

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

Vintage Farm Machinery: 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 24 Flaxbourne A&P Show: Don’t miss the Flaxbourne A&P Show, a real Kiwi tradition featuring a range of fun activities for the whole family. Including live entertainment, livestock competitions, agricultural demonstrations and displays, side shows and a range of stalls selling everything from Tractors to candyfloss.

8.30am. Adults $10, children under 17 years free. Weld Park, 7235 State Highway 1, Ward.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Foresters Café just past Rai Valley for High Tea and crumpets.

1pm 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 Kennel Association: Ribbon Parade, all breeds recognised

by NZKC welcome. Entries 10.15am and judging at 11am. Food available.

Spectators welcome. Marlborough Kennel Association, Aerodrome Road, Omaka.

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

Parker Street, Pollard Park.

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.

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

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.

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

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street.

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

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

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

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

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

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Havelock helps rescue helicopter

By Bill McElhinney Havelock businesses came together to help raise $1000 for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter in the lead up to the Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival on Saturday.

“The helicopter service is a lifeline for communities in Havelock and the Pelorus Sounds, working tirelessly in times of need, and the support from the businesses was offered generous,” Sharon Smith, from Pirimoana Holdings, says.

Sharon helped organise a raffle and secured prizes for it to benefit

the helicopter service.

“At the Sneaky Beach Café and bakery, owner Kaye worked until 2am on Saturday morning perfecting a fantastic replica cake of the rescue helicopter, which was donated as first prize,” Sharon says.

Second prize was a basket of goodies donated by Havelock Garden motels, Aroma aquaculture, Havelock Hotel and Havelock Take Aways plus products from the 3 Bee Manuka honey company.

Third prize was a pamper basket donated by Town & Country Builders.

A mussel float sculpture competition run by Pirimoana drew six entries and was won by Tony Matthews, with Graham Smith second.

The sculptures were auctioned on festival day.

Along with the raffle and sculpture proceeds a donation of $1000.00 was presented to Morgan, the helicopter service representative,

by Hazel Booth, a trustee for the Pelorus Area Health Trust in acknowledgement of the important part the service gives to the community.

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Tony Matthews' mighty moko mussel float sculpture won him first prize in a competition run by Pirimoana Holdings at Havelock on Saturday. Sharyn Smith from Pirimoana gives Tony his $100 prize.

Hazel Booth, a trustee for the Pelorus Area Health Trust, admires the cake from the Sneaky Beach Café and Bakery, held

by Megan. The cake was raffled for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter service.

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

March 7, mens stableford: Brian Brown 41; Phil Starkey 39; Kevin Smith 39; Doug Shaw 38; John Rewi 38; Bob Tapp 38; Don Lammond 38; David Waters 37; Steve Harvey 37; Mike McConnell 37; Hay Montgomery 36; Jordan Marsh 36; Dave Menzies 36. Nine holes: George Addis

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March 13, womens stableford: 1st, Shirley Godsiff 29; Trees Rewi 29; Jenny Evans 29.

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Wednesday, women LGU medal.

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

March 13, mens stableford: Barry Fyfe 41; Gavin Coombs 40; Ezra Kahaki 38; Graeme Daines 37; Steven Fagan 37; Clarry Neame, 37; Nick Thomson 37; Gordon Lang 36; John Jones 36; Dick Hubert 36; John Cootes 35; Owen Gibbs 35; Alan Hogg 35.

March 14, round one ladies LG, Robertson & Foote Trophy qualifying, Div. 1: Tracy Bary 75; Helen Neame 76; Rete Kydd 79.

Div. 2: Maryann Best 72; Diane McCarthy 78; Annie Hubert 78;

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March 16, ladies stroke, nett: Wendy Moffat net 78; Denise Hodson 84; Margaret York 85.

Mens stroke, gross: Ezra Kahaki 75; Tony Nichol 79; Gordon Lang 81; Alan Rutledge 83; Murray Ingram 84; Clarry Neame 89; Owen Gibbs 89; Terry Lane 90; Bruce Verry 90; Brian Baxter 91.

Nett: Ezra Kahaki 69; Gordon Lang 70; Tony Nichol 72; Murray Ingram 73; Terence Grant 73; Brian Baxter 73; Bruce Verry 75;

Clarry Neame 75; Owen Gibbs 75; Brian Gill 76.

March 17, Merv Andrews Tournament, 18 hole mixed combined stableford: Anne Newman & Brian Gill 76 on c/b; Kathy Payne & Peter Browning 76; Rete Kydd & Dick Hubert 73; Janet Laing & Ben Holden 72 on c/b; Joyce & Terry Allen 72; Anne Newman & Bill McDonald 72; Diane & Graham McCarthy 71 on c/b; Margaret Tapp & Phil d’Auvergne 71; Maryann Best & Brook Hale 70 on c/b; Wendy Moffat & Jerome January 70.

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LIGHTHOUSE Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

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BUSINESS 1. President’s Welcome.

2. To confirm the Minutes of Annual General Meeting held 28th March 2018 3. To adopt the President’s Report.

4. To adopt the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2018 5. To elect a President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, and General Committee of twenty-three Members (Nominations for the above officers should be in writing with the nominees’ consent endorsed and lodged with the Secretary prior to the commencement of the Meeting.)

6. Presentation of the ‘Royal Agriculture Society of New Zealand Medal of Excellence’ 7. To elect an Auditor 8. General Business Christine Fowles SECRETARY

RYAN, Gloria Dawn: March 19, 2019 WELLS, Mavis Alice (Maisie): March 15, 2019

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Friday March 22, 2019

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Crusaders name must go on Sport barely matters after the tragedy which happened in Christchurch on Friday.

Quite rightly, a host of sport and community events were cancelled as a mark of respect to the victims and those affected.

Included in that was the cancelled Super Rugby game between the Highlanders and Crusaders in Dunedin.

It didn’t take long for media organisation, Stuff, on the back of social media, to write a column questioning whether what hap-

pened on Friday meant the Crusaders name needed a serious rethink.

The column, which ran without a byline - surprise, surprise, had a largely negative response from people on Facebook.

The tragedy will mean that our way of life will be questioned, laws will be changed but to alter the name of one of New Zealand’s most successful sports teams because of one disgraceful individual and his acts, is knee-jerk and an outcome of raw emotion spilling over.

This is political correctness gone

mad.

On Sunday night, the Crusaders released a statement acknowledging the chatter saying “for us, the name is a reflection of the crusading spirit of this community.

“What we stand for is the opposite of what happened in Christchurch on Friday - our crusade is one for peace, unity, inclusiveness and community spirit.”

It is so easy to over-analyse situations and this is one of them.

If people are offended by the Crusaders name, they should also

be offended by the Highlanders and Chiefs, who could all be part of bloodshed, while Hurricanes kill people every year and a line could be drawn to the Blues as a name with gang affiliations.

The point being, in 2019, it’s a stretch to make the argument at best.

It is another sad occurrence for Christchurch but there is no indication the name of the most successful Super Rugby franchise ever, had anything to do with this.

The name has been in existence

Nat stoked with latest results in build up to Ironman

By Bill McElhinney Anakiwa kayak and mountain bike guide Nat Price is stoked with her results in the recent Taupo 70.3, a 1.9km swim in Lake Taupo, a 90km bike ride and a 21.1km run, the latest step towards her Ironman debut in June.

“With about 400 athletes in the water for the mass start, it was my biggest mass start to date,” Nat says.

“I came out of my swim having over taken a few of the Ironman athletes who had started before us, so it was hard to tell where I was on the field. So I put my head down and got onto the bike as soon as I could.

“My bike was the element I had worked on the most over the past months so I was eager to put in a solid ride. I felt really good on the bike from the start and just kept pushing.

“I managed to get a 10 minute personal best on the bike, so I was super stoked with that and knew that would make me more

competitive,” Nat says.

“I went into the run expecting it to hurt more than normal, knowing that I had just biked 10mins faster than normal.

“It did hurt on some of the little undulations but otherwise I still felt fairly strong. It definitely didn’t feel like my strongest run so I was super stoked to see another personal best.

“I had hoped to break five hours but did not expect to do it by so much - 4.53.05. All those early mornings and late nights have paid off. I finished second in my age group and was the second female overall!

“I would have loved to have gone to Nice, France for the World Champs in September but I have set myself the goal of trying to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

“My Ironman debut is in Ireland in June this year.

“Many thanks to Smiths Farm Holiday Park, who have just sponsored a new tri suit for me.”

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Cuddon cycling events Cuddon Cycling Marlborough meets tonight at 5.30pm 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.

On Saturday meet at Hammerichs Rd, just past Drylands Cellar Door, at 1pm. Open grade 66km massed start/sealed handicap, Troubador Trophy/Squire Cup. Junior Grade 33km, massed start/sealed handicap, Troubador Trophy. Open $5, junior $3.

All riders welcome. Please assemble at 1pm.

On Monday meet at Athletic Park at 5.30pm for track cycling. Warm-up and setup from 5.30pm, racing from 6pm. Open and junior events. Track bikes available.

Suitable for age 10 upwards.

On Tuesday there is the AGM at Stadium 2000 meeting room, upstairs opposite Sport Tasman, at 7.30pm All members and intending members are urged to attend.

Veterans golf results

Anakiwa guide Nat Price is pleased with the way she went in the recent Taupo Ironman. Nat is preparing to compete in Ireland in June.

Silver Badge croquet winners

Croquet competition winners Moira Paul, Blenheim Club, Marg Foxton, Brooklyn Club, Peter Burt, Brooklyn Club and Dave Grigg, Blenheim Club.

since 1996.

Plenty of professional sports teams have names meant purely to be intimidating purely from a sporting sense.

The Brisbane Bullets basketball team, the San Jose Sharks ice hockey team and Essendon Bombers in Aussie Rules all come to mind as potentially contentious names which remain and have stood the test of time.

Let’s learn from this horrific outcome, but let’s not overreact to matters of sport.

The Silver Badge Croquet Tournament is currently being run throughout New Zealand.

It is a local regional tournament in each of the 20 croquet districts that New Zealand is divided into.

The players in each region are divided into four levels so that people new to croquet can play each other with the knowledge that they are on an equal footing with their opponent, who will be having the same problems they are having.

In higher levels, seasoned old timers can try to out smart their opposition with cunning and talent.

This year Blenheim players are competing only in primary and intermediate levels in Golf

Croquet, while in Association Croquet competition was only at the B level.

The local winners in each level are presented with a silver badge to show they are this year’s winners.

This year competition was, as always, very tough. After a month of competition, the finals, best of three games, were held at the Blenheim Croquet club.

Golf Croquet winners were: Primary level, Marg Foxton, Brooklyn Club. Intermediate level, Dave Grigg, Blenheim Club. Senior level, Peter Burt, Brooklyn Club.

In the Association Croquet, the B grade was won by Moira Paul from the Blenheim Club.

Results from the Marlborough Veterans Golf tournament played at Picton Golf Club on March 18.

Individual: 1, Murray Ingram (Rarangi) 38 on cb; 2, Buck Millar (Wairau Valley) and Rex McGarry (Wairau Valley) 38; 4, Arthur Dovey (Marlborough), Butch Aikman (Picton); 6, Tony Nicol (Rarangi); 7, Ian Johnson (Picton), Bob Tapp (Blenheim) and Ron Frisken (Picton) 35.

Team: 1st, Rarangi, John Jones, Murray Ingram, Tony Nicol and Gordon Lang.; 2nd Wairau Valley and Marlborough #4; 3rd Blenheim #2.

The next tournament is on Tuesday, April 9, at Blenheim Golf Club.

Picton Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Picton Golf Club, March 9 and 10, Dewar Cup & Marlborough Stroke.

Dewar Cup : Gordon Land 125; Mark Milne 132; Blair Bavin 132; Aaron Wilson 132; Roy Te Keeti 138 ; Ezra Kahaki 139.

Senior gross: James Robb – 141; James Campion 146; Paul Silke 147; Trent Davies 148.

Intermediate gross: Gordon Land 147; Ian Molloy 160; Andy Isle 163; Junior gross: Johnathan Tuheke 166; George Houghton 168; Martin Ashton 174; Terry Hemi 176; Henry Evans 178; Hans Fischer 179; Phil Hawke 182.

March 14: Graham Couldrey 40pts; Hiram Taylor 40(includes Hole in One); Bill Gattrell 40; Ron Jones 38; Aaron Wilson 38; Trevor Gullery 38; Grant Herbert 38.

March 15, 9 hole: Ellie Gillies 20; Margaret Frisken 19; Joan Gabara 18; Lin Stone 17; Judy Jones 17.

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Friday March 22, 2019

Toys needed for playful kittens The Marlborough SPCA Centre at Renwick is desperate for more cat toys as the kitten season hits its peak.

Acting Nelson/Marlborough area manager, Donna Walzl, says kitten season has seen the usual influx of new kittens which means toys are at a premium while they look to find their forever homes.

“The toys are really important in a kitten’s development and it’s a great energy burner for them when they are young,” she says.

Toys can also be made from home as a kids craft project.

The SPCA has a cat toy ideas on its website that use household items like string, craft paper and toilet rolls.

“Cats don’t know if a toy has been store bought, they just want to play, and homemade ones do just as good a job,” Donna says.

Mice, balls, cat-nip infused critters, feathers and wands all do the trick.

Donna says with another busy kitten season in full-swing, the importance of desexing and vaccinating cats continues to be undervalued.

“Kittens are never a cheap new addition by the time you factor in the health-related costs and sometimes that message goes unheard and it’s part of the reason we are so busy this time of year.”

Blenheim SPCA animal attendant Diane Trayling with one of the many kittens they have at the Foxs Island centre.

All SPCA kittens are desexed, microchipped and have their worming and flea treatments completed and all their vaccina-

tions are up-to-date.

The website for DIY cat toys can be found at this link https:// kids.spcaeducation.org.nz/get-

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Slippery pavers will be more resistant The Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services Committee has decided that Blenheim and Picton’s slippery-when-wet street pavers will soon be a thing of the past.

Installed in various New Zealand towns and cities during the 1990’s and 2000’s, the glazed clay pavers in Blenheim and Picton will receive a deep steam clean in July before they are re-sanded and treated with an improved ‘slip stop treatment’ in an effort to increase slip resistance.

Council assets and services manager, Richard Coningham, says although the pavers have been treated in the past to prevent them being so slippery, there are improved treatments which will provide longer term resistance.

“While the treatment option is not a permanent fix, and is likely to need reapplying every four to six years; it is the most cost effective. The other option would require the replacement of all of the clay pavers which is estimated to cost over $2 million,” Richard says.

“As most of the clay footpath paving in Blenheim and Picton’s CBD’s is more than 20 years old, it’s likely that it will be replaced within the next 20 years, making treating now and replacing in the future the most cost effective option.

“We know a number of people in Blenheim and Picton have suffered injuries after slipping over on the pavers, especially when it is wet. It’s great that we have a solution to reduce this from occurring in future,” Richard says.