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By Bill McElhinney Red Cross stalwarts Janet Clarke and Bev Lucas have been bringing food and friendship to Blenheim folk for nearly half a century.

“I’ll have done 50 years with Red Cross in September,” Janet says, while Bev has clocked up 48 years.

They are among 40 local volunteers who deliver the popular

Meals on Wheels service five days a week.

“Meals on Wheels is one of our longest standing and most recognised community programmes – and one that is much appreciated by its recipients,” Red Cross Marlborough branch president, Lynette Jones, says.

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Red Cross volunteers Janet Clarke and Bev Lucas deliver Meals on Wheels to grateful Weld Street residents Lex and Theo Meades.

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Red Cross needs some more helpers Continued from page 1.

“We’re more than just a carrier of hot meals; we deliver independence to many elderly and disabled people and those recovering from illness or hospital treatment.

“And even more importantly, we provide much needed regular social contact for the Meals on Wheels recipients.”

Janet and Bev have seen some changes over the years, although the pleasure of helping others in the community remains the same.

“When we first started out, we had hot meals which we had to dish up on a plate for the recipients,” Bev says.

“We put out the cutlery, served the meals, and we had to collect the money for the meals as well.”

“We also occasionally get asked to do other things, like post a letter or do a small errand, which we’re mostly happy to do,” Janet says.

“Sometimes we have to go around the house and knock on doors and windows to find the person we’re delivering to,” says

Bev. “We must deliver to the person who has ordered the meal.”

“And we report back on any problems we may encounter, so it’s also an important point of contact,” Janet says.

“But the people we meet are always very grateful, both for the meals and the personal contact.”

The service is primarily intended to support those who have left the hospital, but in most areas it extends to any person in the community who could benefit from receiving the service.

The Zealand Red Cross coordinates volunteers to deliver the meals, which are prepared by the Wairau Hospital caterers, Compass Group.

The meals are prepared to meet any dietary requirements and choices change regularly.

“We are currently delivering between 23 to 25 meals a day in Blenheim and around six in Picton,” Lynette says.

“But our volunteer force is aging and shrinking. Six months ago we had 60 volunteers, now we’re down to 40.

“Volunteers are usually only

Meals on Wheels deliverers Bev Lucas and Janet Clarke collect the meals from the Wairau Hospital kitchen.

called on once a month, so we’d love some more people who have their own transport to help us.

“We’ll give you every assistance to get started; we’ll send one of our volunteers out with you to show you where to go.

“So if you can help, we’d love to hear from you!”

Contact deta ils a re: Marlborough Branch, New Zealand Red Cross (or just) Marlborough Red Cross.

Sharon Yadav, Office Administrator, 578 6134.

Lorna Whitehead, 577 8709 – 021 930 599.

Marilyn Cowe, 921 1136 – 022 688 692.

Thousands of meals go out every week Red Cross Meals on Wheels service helps people all around New Zealand who are living at home by providing them with a healthy meal every day.

New Zealand Red Cross volunteers deliver around 620,000 hot meals a year - that’s nearly 12,000 every week.

The volunteers deliver the

lunchtime meals of a main dish and a dessert to mostly elderly residents on weekdays.

The meals are planned with the help of dietitians and cover a third of an elderly person’s daily requirements for protein, nutrients and calories.

The Meals on Wheels volunteers are more than just carriers

of meals. They also deliver independence to many elderly and disabled people and those recovering from illness or hospital treatment.

The volunteers can also stop in for a friendly chat, providing important social contact for people who often don’t get out much.

Volunteers need to be available on weekdays at around lunchtime (they don’t deliver on weekends or in the evenings).

Volunteers also need their own vehicle.

The service also saves taxpayers a lot of money, as it helps keep elderly people independent and out of fulltime care.

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Grant Bax ter from Bayleys Marlborough is determined to see that the majestic Timara Lodge oak trees do not get the chop.

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Dog Point Road trees still stuck in ‘stay of execution’

By Aimee O’Hagan It has been almost a month since the residents of Dog Point Road found out that the beautiful oak trees lining the avenue to Lake Timara Lodge are at risk of being felled.

Branches of the oak trees continue to grow dangerously close to the power lines above.

T hey have be en de eme d

by Marlborough Lines and Marlborough District Council to be a hazard, and pose an unacceptable fire risk.

The owners of the lodge and community members alike have protested against the execution of

the trees.

Although the amount needed to underground the lines was originally thought to be around $160,000, Grant Baxter from Bayleys Marlborough says that they are still awaiting a final verdict, an “updated cost”.

“We are contemplating starting a givealittle page,” Grant says.

“The more support we have, the more chance we have of saving the trees.”

He says that he is amazed by the encouragement of the Marlborough community.

According to Grant, those who live as far away as the East Coast,

Awatere Valley, and Picton have been showing their support.

“We have been stopped in the street by people who recognize our faces,” he mentions.

“People are ringing us and saying they want to help.”

Perhaps most significantly of all, Grant mentions that himself and others have been collaborating with Marlborough Lines and the Marlborough District Council to figure out alternative solutions.

“It’s important we work together for a positive outcome,” Grant says.

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An additional, possible solution is that the power lines take a different route. This way, the power lines – as opposed to the oak trees – will be the ones removed from their current position.

Unfortunately, Grant says he currently does not know whether or not this would be more expensive than undergrounding the lines.

He is one of many who are eagerly awaiting the updated costs.

“These trees are necessary,” Grant stresses.

“They belong to the community.”

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The National Remembrance Service for victims of the Christchurch terrorism attacks is being livestreamed today in the ASB Theatre, the Marlborough District Library in Blenheim and the Picton Library and Service Centre.

The National Remembrance Service is being held at 10am in Christchurch’s Hagley Park.

The service will shown on a big screen in the ASB Theatre. Entry will be free, with capacity limited to 700 people. Doors will open at 9.00am and attendees are asked to be seated by 9.45am.

Mayor John Leggett has thanked the ASB Theatre for hosting the event. He will make a brief welcoming speech just before the livestream begins at 9.55am.

The livestream will finish at 11am.

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ABOVE: Coastguard get their new vehicle, with thanks to their sponsors. From left: Zane Beloe (Pub Charity); Raewyn Wilson & Brian Aldridge (Mickeys Bar); Bill Sullivan & Gina Williams (DA’s Barn); Jan Bisman- President Coastguard Marlborough); Heather Fulton, Martin Cheer (Chief Executive Pub Charity Ltd); Nick Fulton, Allison Lamont-(at rear) Bo Baines -(standing in foreground), Dick Chapman, Justin Lewis, and Rob Carpenter all from Coastguard Marlborough.

LEFT: Coastguard Marlborough’s new Holden Colorado 4x4 crew cab utility,

New ute replaces Coastguard’s Orange Roughy

By Bill McElhinney Coastguard Marlborough now have a new Holden Colorado 4x4 crew cab ute, thanks to donations from the Fulton family and Picton Pub Charity contributors D.A.’s Barn and Mikey’s Bar. This flash new ute replaces the Coastguard’s aging 1970’s tractor, affectionately nicknamed Orange Roughy by the volunteers.

Although having served the unit faithfully over many years, the tractor’s uses were limited due to its lack of speed and crew accommodation.

The new vehicle gives Coastguard the ability to rapidly deploy their smaller Naiad 6.8 metre trailer boat

and crew by road to areas such as Port Underwood, Pelorus and The Kenepuru Sounds.

It also provides shore based support to their two rescue vessels should the need arise. Complete with VHF radio, the vehicle can act as a mobile communications centre in the case of an emergency.

The ute has already proven its worth, providing logistical support and mobile communications during a recent Tory Channel fire at Hitaua Bay. The Coastguard rescue vessel Bluebridge Rescue, manned by volunteer crews, worked tirelessly through a weekend, providing transport and support for the fire

crews and their equipment.

The rescue vessel made 12 trips to and from the scene, with the new ute taking crew and equipment to a staging area in Waikawa Bay, ensuring a quick turnaround of the vessel.

“The ute was just what we needed during this operation,” operations officer Dave St John says.

“Thanks to Pub Charity and others, we were fortunate to have the vehicle that day.”

The CEO of Pub Charity NZ, Martin Cheer, flew from Auckland for the presentation and presented the keys to Coastguard president Jan Bisman.

“As a charity we rely heavily on

donations such as this to ensure our volunteers are equipped with quality equipment as we strive to provide the highest level of support to those in distress,” Jan says.

“Donations such as these contributing to the purchase of our new vehicle are not strictly donations to Coastguard, but are an investment in the greater Marlborough community and the estimated 1.4 million visitors who visit, holiday and play in Marlborough each year.

“This vehicle is a great asset for Coastguard and the entire Marlborough community. One that will serve us well for many years to come,” Jan says.

“Ever wondered what it’s like to

save a life? There’s a particular camaraderie that belongs to those who’ve shared in the challenge to save a fellow human being.

“It’s an experience that Coastguard volunteer crews know and value. If you’re Interested in becoming part of a close knit dedicated volunteer team, working alongside others and helping prevent tragedies, come along and meet the volunteers,” Jan says.

“They’re everyday people just like you, all in the same boat, with the common aim of saving lives at sea.

There’s a role for you whatever your talent. Have you got what it takes?”

To find out more email: office @ coastguardmarlborough.org.nz

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

Showing solidarity People in Marlborough, including many from Marlborough District Council (pictured) showed their support for the Muslim community last Friday by wearing

a headscarf and standing together for the national two minutes’ silence at 1.32pm, marking one week since the tragic events in Christchurch.

Guests charge their glasses of treated Seddon water to celebrate the plant’s opening

Seddon celebrates new water treatment plant Minister drops in for encounters korero Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis visited Marlborough last week for talks with Mayor John Leggett and the Totaranui 250 Trust ahead of this year’s 250th commemoration of the first encounters between Maori and Europeans.

Minister Davis, who also holds the Maori Crown Relations Te Arawhiti and Corrections portfolios, was recently handed responsibility for the Tuia Encounters 250 programme of events.

This programme will centre on a national flotilla of tall ships, Tahitian vaka and ocean-going waka hourua visiting sites of significance throughout the country.

Marlborough is the only key stop in the South Island - the flotilla will visit Meretoto/Ship Cove in late November before anchoring in Picton for just under a week.

The Trust’s general manager Chrissy Powlesland says Picton will be a hub of activity during the visit, with lots of events planned to coincide with the visit.

“This will be a community effort, and we

Trust Co-chairman Raymond Smith with Minister Davis

are so proud to have the opportunity to host what promises to be an exciting and historic journey - we can’t wait!”

To stay up to date with related events and the latest news, go to www. totaranui250.co.nz and follow the Trust on Facebook.

Don’t collect shellfish from Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere The Ministry for Primary Industries has warned against collecting shellfish in Pelorus Sound, excluding the upper Kenepuru Sound, after tests revealed high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP).

This means anyone eating mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, cockles, scallops, kina and all other bivalve shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness. Please note that cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Paua, crab and crayfish may be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.

PSP symptoms, which typically appear between 10 minutes and 3 hours after eating shellfish, may include numbness and a tingling around the mouth, face, hands and feet; difficulty swallowing or breathing, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, paralysis and respiratory failure,

Mayor John Leggett with Seddon Water Group Chair Ric Hammond (right) however the town’s boil water notice still remains in place. The plant operator has been monitoring the new system and data gathered has been passed on to the Ministry of Health Drinking Water Assessor, who is in the final stages of assessing the information before he can provide approval to lift the boil water notice.

“The day that Seddon residents can drink water straight from the tap is just around the corner,” Mayor Leggett says. “And that’s worth raising a glass to.”

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This map shows the affected area of the Pelorus Sound. The warning extends outwards to a line from Paparoa Point to Culdaff Point and in severe cases, death.

If you become ill after eating shellfish from this area, please phone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16 or seek medical attention immediately.

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After more than 10 years of discussion and debate, Seddon’s new water treatment plant was officially opened last week by Mayor John Leggett.

He congratulated all of those who have been involved in the project over the years and noted that the real sticking point surrounding the plant’s construction had been affordability.

“Council’s funded half of the cost from its reserves and the project received a $1 million government subsidy. The balance was shared between Seddon’s residents through a capped annual charge on households in the scheme, and via a charge spread across other ratepayers in Marlborough’s water supply rating areas,” Mayor Leggett said.

Awatere-Ward Councillor Geoff Evans acknowledged the long running project and paid tribute to the people who have worked together constructively to get the treatment plant over the line.

“The Seddon Water Users Group, in particular Liz Cleaver and Ric Hammond, played a huge part in the solution that stands here today. They have shown patience and persistence and it’s great to see that the community of Seddon has benefitted as a result of their determination.”

Treated water began flowing to Seddon’s residents in October,

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An advance care plan tells your loved ones and healthcare teams what healthcare you want or don’t want.

The plan is designed by you and can be described as a gift to your loved ones.

Having an advance care plan makes it much easier for everyone to know what healthcare you want – especially if you can no longer speak for yourself.

It can save a lot of worry and concern

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The first step is to think about what is important to you. Then you need to talk about it with your family and healthcare team, put your wishes in writing and share a copy with your whanau and GP practice.

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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

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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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It’s interesting how Judith Collins says the new rental standards are an attack on landlords, never mind the attack on tenants who live in terrible conditions paying hiked up rents?

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Why is it when you have money everything is too dear to buy. But when you haven’t got any money you want everything?

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Illegal parking

Post price rise Congratulations to the post delivers for the PRICE RISE. If you want people to use this service put the prices DOWN.

‘E’ road tax?

With the huge drive for electric vehicles how are roads to be maintained by those buying fuel? ‘E’ vehicles weigh more and will pay no tax or RUC’s.

Cindy will have to immediately try to start taxing vehicles or no money honey for new and repairing existing wear. Oops, a new hidden tax, but how to enforce when electric speedos can now be rigged. Hmm, plug me in!

Disgraceful I have never heard such foul language as was spoken to the lovely girls from The Wine Station on the platform by the steam train driver!

Absolutely disgraceful. You should be ashamed of yourself driver.

To all the Mums who take their kids to Dance On Grove down Grove Road. I’ts illegal to park on the footpath. You’re not above the law.

Great bypass letter “Bypass weasel stuff” letter Wednesday Sun March 18th. Great logic. Shame those at the top don’t have this logic.

No dogs in CBD? Imagine the increase of revenue to Cafes with outdoor seating if dogs were allowed.

What about bringing more people back into the CBD at weekends? Silly rule, banning dogs, whoever thought of it... there are far worse things they could have targeted.

Well done Good to see MDC have got it right with the hedge as a boundary issue, why expect someone to contribute to a fence if they get no benefits, well done guys

It never changes The care industry. We have had a wage increase but it’s made no difference. High turn over of staff. It never changes.

Unsociable hours. No home life. And they wonder why they can’t get people that stay.

Half baked Bread. It would be really nice if some of the bakeries made half a loaf of bread to put in the supermarkets.

We have a lot of elderly people, we have students, we have people living on their own in general. And we waste at least half of the bread. Come on Blenheim, lets be the first to do half.

MDC you took peoples parking away from them out side their homes on Lansdowne St. Because of the park I guess and yet the park gets more use as a truck stop. How about putting some parks back? They might like to park outside their house.

Why is it?

I often look for someone coming into a carpark when I leave to give them my ticket. An easy feel good activity.

We are not in China or Vietnam. Please don’t walk out on the humps in town. They are not crossings. Danger.

Vehicles may have to slow to pass the hump but do not have to give way. Be aware. No white lines, no crossings.

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Jetstar?

On Friday 15th on the Picton Domain walking track I witnessed a man hit his dog with a stick.

Not a small stick but a very stout hiking pole well over a metre long. It all stemmed from his dog chasing a woman on a mobility scooter.

His dog wouldn’t respond to his commands (I wonder why) so he raised his pole well above his head and bought it down hard on the dogs back. That’s the worst case of animal abuse I’ve witnessed in a long time.

He had a lead in his hand but used the pole instead. Gutless. Doesn’t deserve a pet at all if that’s the way he treats it. I yelled at him and got a mouth full of profanity back and told to mind my own business.

Animal welfare is my business pal. I hope your dog makes a meal of you some day. Wild animals do that, pets don’t.

Embarrassing Regarding the sale of ‘Gollies’ at the Picton cruise ship markets. I am a local, and thought I’d have a look at the market while 2 cruise ships were in.

My first gut reaction was “Oh my Golly Gosh... this is embarrassing!” Other countries have a strong history of racism, slavery and subsequent cultural awareness that NZ obviously does not.

Come on ladies - think about other people’s history and have respect. Calling them ‘Gollies’ does not detract from their origins. How about selling Puha and Pakeha soup instead? See how many you can offend.

Free fruit What a great idea! My concern with the initiative was to see a teenager (accompanied by her Mum) and just out of bed eating 2 bananas.

Also an empty shopping trolley with 2 slightly chewed and one whole apple just left behind in a trolley - how rude!

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Thank you To the polite young man in the bright pink tshirt covered in kitty’s, thank you very much for stopping traffic so I could cross the road.

If anyone sees him about please thank him for me as he doesn’t strike me as a newspaper reader.

Please can we get Jetstar to fly to Blenheim.

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Kmart Premonition I predict parking chaos on 4th April.

Be patient and respectful Great that you are reminding us how to act around all the Grape harvesting equipment.

I’m a cyclist and would ask you to think about cyclist in the same way you would one of these machines. We travel about the same speed.

Difference is with us is when you hit us we mostly likely will die. When you hit the harvest machine you’ll come off worst.

Please be patient and respectful.

Harvester drivers.

Whole sector needs a major shakeup.

Companies expecting applicants to spend 400 to 600 dollars for a licence endorsement before being considered.

Training nearly non-existent.

Companies practice age discrimination.

I predict a major accident this season unfortunately.

Poor kids Lovely hearing mothers yelling obsenties in the morning to their young kids while getting them ready for school. Poor kids.

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A communal area at the Wigram Summerset Retirement Village.

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Cecilia Jones

Former berry fruit farm site for big, new retirement village

By Bill McElhinney Jones Berry Fruits on Old Renwick Rd has been bought by retirement village operator Summerset to build its first retirement village in Blenheim.

The Blenheim village, located on six hectares of the former Jones Berry Fruits property, will be Blenheim’s largest retirement village.

Total investment in the village construction will exceed NZ$100 million and will employ more than 300 people during the building phase. Up to 40 further permanent

jobs will be created when the village opens.

Jones Berry Fruits was a popular berry farm for almost 50 years, and many Marlborough families will remember summer trips there to pick berries during the season.

Owner Cecilia Jones, who passed away in 2017, was a familiar sight at Marlborough markets, and often ended up giving away as much fruit as she sold.

She and her husband, Fred, moved to Marlborough in 1969 and opened Jones Berry Fruits in 1972.

Along with strawberries, the

couple also farmed raspberries, cherries and boysenberries.

Fred died in 2014, aged 94.

Wellington-based Summerset has 25 retirement villages completed or in development across the country.

The Old Renwick Road complex will over 200 independent living homes, including two and three bedroom villas, serviced apartments, rest home and hospital level care, and a memory care centre for people living with dementia.

Summerset has been looking for a suitable property in Blenheim for a number of years, Summerset CEO

Julian Cook says.

He said forecasts show the 75plus population in Blenheim will increase by 26 per cent over the next four years.

“We know people will be really interested in the high quality homes and recreational amenities we offer in our retirement villages.

“A lot of the new Blenheim village will be ‘independent living’, meaning residents have their own house, but extra support is on hand if they want or need it,” he says.

The new village will offer people living with dementia a high quality

one bedroom apartment in a secure environment.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the news.

“I’d like to thank Summerset, councillors and Council staff who have worked cooperatively together to make this happen,” John says.

An opening date has not yet been confirmed and the land purchase is subject to Overseas Investment Office approval.

The company is required to obtain OIO approval when the percentage of overseas shareholders tips 25 per cent.

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Picton a hub for history celebration Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis visited Marlborough last week for talks with Mayor John Leggett and the Totaranui 250 Trust ahead of this year’s 250th commemoration of the first encounters between Maori and Europeans.

Kelvin, who also holds the Maori Crown Relations Te Arawhiti and Corrections portfolios, was recently handed responsibility for the Tuia - Encounters 250 programme of events.

This programme will centre on a national flotilla of tall ships, Tahitian vaka and ocean-going waka hourua visiting sites of significance throughout the country.

Totarunui 250 marks the 250 years since the first meetings between Maori and Europeans during James Cook and the Endeavour’s 1769 voyage to New Zealand.

Tuia – Encounters 250 acknowledges this pivotal moment in our nation’s history as well as the extraordinary feats of Pacific voyagers who reached and settled in Aotearoa many years earlier.

Marlborough is the only key stop in the South Island - the flotilla will visit Ship Cove in late November before anchoring in Picton for just under a week.

The Trust’s general manager, Chrissy Powlesland, says Picton will be a hub of activity during the visit, with lots of events planned to coincide with the visit.

“This will be a community effort, and we are so proud to have the opportunity to host what promises to be an exciting and historic journey - we can’t wait,” Chrissy says.

‘Daily J’ is making Blenheim proud

By Aimee O’Hagan “Making music feels like we’re doing the right thing. We’ve always been doing music together.”

For Blenheim-born 24 year-old, Jayden Paul, this exact notion was a sign that he and his two brothers, 21 year-old Jesse and 20 year-old Jonny, should start a band.

The trio – alongside their friend, Rick Everade – make up the alternative/indie-rock band, Daily J. Together, they are rapidly paving their way in the music industry.

Since the release of their first song, ‘Sunny Days’, in 2017, Daily J has composed many singles.

Some of their musical creations include ‘By The Sea’ (which excitingly featured as the landing tune on Air New Zealand flights earlier this year), ‘Black Lagoon’, ‘Space’, and more. All can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes.

“Jesse and I used to play afternoon sets at bars, wineries, and functions around Marlborough,” Jayden says.

“Once Jonny joined we played a few gigs at The Yard Bar.” In those days - before the brothers started working with Rick - their mate, Riley, played the drums.

Originally, the band was Blenheimbased. But eventually Daily J decided to “give it a good crack” and move to Auckland, specifically to better their chances of having a career in the music industry.

“Last year we were a part of Parachute Music’s artist development programme,” Jayden says, in regards to the opportunities available in Auckland.

'Daily J' band members: Jayden Paul (far left), Jonny Paul, Rick Everard, and Jesse Paul.

“It was a great opportunity that’s given us the tools and contacts to keep writing and making music.”

In fact, Daily J is booked to record more music on April 7th.

“Each song we release or play is a snippet of what we were feeling or doing at that time on our journey,” Jayden says. For Daily J, some current, modern influences are Arctic Monkeys

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He adds that their music is “raw”. So too, he says, are their shows.

Going out in front of an audience, they always make sure to have a party and just be themselves.

As brothers, the young men share a bond that will never be broken. According to Jayden, they have a lot of trust in one another. They all want the

same thing.

“You can be pretty straight up about things and of course expect a blow back!” he mentions.

For Daily J, it is “quite refreshing” leaving Auckland and going back home to visit loved ones.

“Although Auckland is the place to be,” Jayden says, “Blenheim will always be home.”

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Daniel has represented Smith & Sons in Marlborough since 2014 and it came as a big surprise to Daniel when the winner was announced.

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C’mon Kiwis, it’s time to get off the couch

By Bill McElhinney Oh dear! Lazy Kiwis have some of the worst physical inactivity levels in the world.

There are a lot of gym memberships but for a country like ours, we should be much more active, ExerciseNZ chief executive, Richard Beddie, says.

He has just returned from a World Health Organisation conference in Geneva where he led a session on global standards for exercise professionals.

“About 14 percent of the population have gym memberships which puts us right up there,” Richard says, “but we also have some of the worst inactivity levels, with 40 percent of New Zealanders inactive, which just doesn’t meet the WHO levels for active societies.

“New Zealand is fast becoming a country of haves and have nots when it comes to physical activity.

“WHO believes anything more than 28 percent of the population not exercising is unacceptable – and in New Zealand it is even worse or a high level of inactivity for children.

“Globally the average rate of inactivity (defined as less than 150 minutes of physical activity a week) is 28 percent. New Zealand’s 40 percent inactivity rate is therefore very concerning, especially considering that the rate for childrens’ inactivity is even higher (as high as 90 percent in some age groups).

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“The meeting was very productive with lots of actionable steps, including the likely introduction of inclusive fitness,” Richard says.

“ExerciseNZ has already agreed to launch it in New Zealand. It’s all about making exercise accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or disability.”

Those with disabilities have barriers to taking part in some activities but this initiative is training staff, developing specific programmes where needed and supporting those with disabilities to take part in existing programmes.

Richards says New Zealand has more than one million people who would fall into the disability category such sight loss, physical and mental disability and chronic health conditions.

By Bill McElhinney Feast Marlborough is back for 2019 and will host three of New Zealand’s top chefs; Sid Sahrawat, Ben Bayly and Mark Southon.

Sid has made his mark on the Auckland dining scene with multi-award winning restaurants Sidart, Cassia and Sid at the French Café, and is one of the most awarded chefs in the country.

Sid began his career in India, cooking in kitchens around the world, before working in some of the best restaurants in New Zealand.

Ben Bayly is part-owner and executive chef at The Grounds, he has led the kitchens of award-winning restaurants The Grove and Baduzzi and been a judge on the New Zealand edition of My Kitchen Rules.

He has also worked as a senior chef at Michelin-starred restaurants in London and Paris.

Mark Southon trained at many Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe before moving to Australia, and then New Zealand.

He’s cooked in some of the best kitchens across the country, leading the Foodstore restaurant as head chef, before moving to the iconic O’Connell Street Bistro. Mark has also starred in five TV shows, including Foodstore Chefs and The Best of NZ Food, and is currently the resident chef of The Café on TV3.

Feast Marlborough organiser Chris Shaw says he’s thrilled Feast Marlborough is able to host three of the country’s finest chefs.

“We believe we’ve got some outstanding food and wine here in Marlborough, as well as exceptional local culinary talent. We can’t wait to see what these visiting chefs create working alongside the best from our region.”

The visiting chefs will partner with local producers and host restaurants to create unique dining experiences.

“We’re working hard to make these events affordable so as many people as possible can experience the best Marlborough produce prepared by some of the best chefs in the

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Sid will partner with local restaurant and wine bar Scotch and Flaxbourne Pure Lamb.

Arbour will host Mark, working with Premium Game to create a menu of the finest wild game.

Ben will cook a special Mother’s Day lunch at Seresin’s Waterfall Bay restaurant in the Queen Charlotte Sound, working alongside Marlborough Garlic.

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

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Angel investors help boost local economy

Aunties Renata Wallace, Aroha Bond and Donna Nepia are looking forward to hosting a special foodie event at Omaka Marae on May 11. Photo: Richard Briggs

Omaka Aunties joining Feast Marlborough Good kai and good times are on the menu at Blenheim’s Omaka Marae, and everyone’s invited.

As part of Feast Marlborough in May, the ‘Aunties of Omaka’ are opening the wharenui doors for a night of manaakitanga, a night rich in culture, and a night of delicious modern Maori cuisine.

Live music and cultural performances will set the scene for a rare one-off event that celebrates local food and local Maori stories.

The event - ‘Hakari with the Aunties’, to be held on Saturday, May 11, is a collaboration between social enterprise Manaaki, the marae and the Omaka branch of the Maori Women’s Welfare League.

“When we were approached to become part of the Feast Marlborough Underground series, we leapt at the chance,” said ‘Auntie’ Donna Nepia.

“We’re all passionate about good food and sharing our culture, and this was the perfect opportunity to

welcome people to the marae who might not have had a chance to visit before.”

All funds raised from Hakari with the Aunties will go towards community-led initiatives that contribute towards the marae’s Pa Ora, Pa Wananga’ vision, which is centered on whanau transformation through the creation of a thriving and sustainable marae.

For more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.tastemanaaki.com

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Marlborough’s angel investment group has been going just over a year and it is now the fourth-largest group in the country.

Along the way, the group’s members have invested in two local opportunities and several others around New Zealand, boosting the Marlborough business economy with new capital to enable growth into export markets.

Now, the national organisation has organised a course next month for potential members to learn about angel investing.

Angel Investors Marlborough manager, Brian Dawson, says this course is building on the success of Angel Investors so far and is the national organisation’s recognition of this success.

“The group has grown quickly, becoming the fourth-largest in the country. This is great recognition for Marlborough,” Brian says.

Brian also runs monthly dropin sessions for start-up business founders looking for advice on their businesses.

The New Zealand Angel Investors Association is running its Angel Investing 101 awareness course in Marlborough on April 16.

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The workshop will be run by Ken Erskine, who has extensive experience as an angel investor both from managing his own broad portfolio and leading the Ice Angels team for six years.

Ken has more than 30 years of international strategy, sales, marketing, start-up, and investment experience.

He successfully led and grew The Icehouse start-up business for seven years, which included the ICE Angels team’s investment of close to $50 million into high growth Kiwi start-ups and a business incubator working with over 100 start-ups a year which was identified in 2010 as one of the World’s Top 10 by Forbes Magazine in USA. For more information, contact Brian Dawson at the Business Trust Marlborough on 027 9787637 or manager@ businesstrustmarlborough.co.nz

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Students from Queen Charlotte College and Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges are ready to wow their audience.

From left: Liz Jones, Siris Allott, Ella Watts, Kate Burrow, Mikayla Neiman, Sam Lewis, and Samantha Mayne.

Samantha Mayne (left) and Sam Lewis are performing Act 3, scene 1, from Hamlet.

Students bring Shakespeare to life

By Aimee O’Hagan Students from Marlborough colleges are currently busy learning lengthy lines and trying on colourful costumes.

The reason? It is all part of their preparation for the annual Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival (SGCNZ Regional UOSWSF).

Taking part are Queen Charlotte College, and Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges. Across the schools, approximately 10 acts have signed up to take part.

Performing either five or 15

minute scenes from any of Shakespeare’s plays – whether it is a comedy, a tragedy, or a history – these young actors and actresses will compete for a spot to go to the SGCNZ National UOSWSF, which is held in Wellington each year.

One act will be chosen from the five minute section, and one from the fifteen minute section.

The event is being held at Queen Charlotte College, next Saturday, April 6th. The programme will run from 5pm until 8pm. Tickets cost $7.00 to $12.00 and can be purchased at MGC and MBC finance offices.

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M a r l b o r o u g h’s r e g i o n a l UOSWSF event co-ordinator and MGC English teacher, Shalom Del’Monte-Aberhart, believes the festival doubles as a fun and valuable learning opportunity for students. In particular, the ones who are directing pieces.

“They have to decide on the play, what it means, the excerpt, how to get it all together, when they’re going to rehearse – all those management and organizational skills that go into it,” she says.

“The festival is fun, it’s rewarding, and once a student is hooked on Shakespeare, there’s no going back!”

Many of the students agree with her.

“This is my first year doing the Shakespeare festival... But as soon as I started, I really enjoyed it!” says Marlborough Girls’ College student, Samantha Mayne.

Marlborough Boys’ College pupil, Sam Lewis, says that the event is a “great experience”.

Siris Allott, from Queen Charlotte College, adds, “I loved it last year, so I wanted to have another shot at it.

“You get to hang out with really cool people, especially if you go to nationals.”

The best part of Shakespeare’s

work, it seems, is that most of his thematic messages are still relevant today.

“The stories of Shakespeare speak to the experiences that we still have,” Shalom says.

“Love, jealousy, envy... All those kinds of emotions we experience now.

“It gives the students a chance to explore this using language that still exists in it’s beauty today.”

Samantha mentions that she thinks it is cool that the festival is keeping Shakespeare alive.

“He’s very old,” Siris says with a smile, “but surprisingly still relevant!”

Flaxbourne A & P Show A large crowd turned out for the 94th Flaxbourne A & P Show at Ward Domain on Sunday.

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By Wally Richards Frost forms when an outside surface cools past the dew point.

The dew point is the point where the air gets so cold that the water vapour in the atmosphere turns into liquid. This liquid freezes. If it gets cold enough, little bits of ice, or frost, form.

The cells of plants, like our cells, contain water and with frosts settling on plants the water in the cell can freeze.

If it is cold enough, the frozen cells die and as the leaf thaws it turns black.

In areas prone to frosts and where a cold snap is likely to cause a frost, you need to protect your cold sensitive plants starting now.

Frosts can occur when it is a still or cloudless night and the temperature drops.

Cloudy nights trap the heat from the day and also reduce the heat generated by us. Air movement such as breeze or wind also reduces the possibility of a frost.

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It develops a polymerised skin over each spray-droplet, which filters out UVA and UVB, providing a sunscreen for chlorophyll which is normally under attack by UV light.

This results in a darker green of the foliage within a few days of application.

The chlorophyll build-up makes the leaf a more efficient food factory, producing more carbohydrates, especially glycols, which give stress protection from moisture loss and extra fuel for better growth and faster maturity. Glycols are also anti-freeze.

Thus the plant has its own anti-freeze to protect its cells from freezing.

However, if there are two or more frosts in a row, night after night, then the cells do not have time to heal completely and damage will be seen.

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to tender plants mixed at 15mils per litre of warm water and sprayed over the top of foliage in full sunlight so the film will set quicker.

This will take your plants through to June when a second spray should be used to cover the rest of winter and early spring.

Now you should also be applying Fruit and Flower Power to your gardens. This hardens up plant growth and makes them more able to survive the cold and wet of winter.

The magnesium in the product also helps retain the green of the leaves and reduces the possibility of winter yellows.

Some gardeners will get better results if they follow the moon cycles while doing the various chores of gardening.

Now you may laugh at this, but plants will react to your moods and your state of mind. Likewise, you are also affected by plants.

This is simple to prove to any real gardener. You have a stressful day or worries are getting you down so you go out into the garden and do a few chores.

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People do not have green fingers, they have green thoughts, which is why they are very successful gardeners.

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Friday 29 Library Monthly Book Sale: With something for everyone from adult fiction, non-fiction and large print titles through to magazines and children’s books. Be sure to get in quickly before they disappear. Today, Saturday and Sunday. Open library hours.

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.

Saturday 30 Forrest Graperide: With a stunning scenic route, road and mountain bike options this event caterers for all riders, including the non-riding supporters. Fantastic postride celebrations including a selection of great food trucks, wine tasting, craft beer, local coffee and the legendary grape crush. 6am-5pm. Forrest Estate Winery, 19 Blicks Road, Renwick.

St Andrew’s Garage Sale: Including books, cakes, white elephant, preserves, jewellery, stamps and postcards plus morning tea and a Samoan food caravan. 9am-1pm. St Andrew’s Church, corner of Henry and Alfred Streets.

Card Making Class: St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 92 Weld Street. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Cost $20 (cash only) for making of 5 cards.

Limited numbers.

Open Mic Night: Here’s your opportunity to take to the stage and show off your talent. Free entry and suitable for all ages. 6pm.

Queen Charlotte Tavern, 1162 Queen Charlotte Drive.

Eastern State Speedway: Featuring the Stockcar Battle Of The Vines, the Marlborough Super Saloon Champs plus the TQ’s and supporting classes. 6pm. Entry $5-$25. Eastern State Speedway, Vintages Lane, Renwick.

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:

Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides. Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

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

6pm-8.30pm. Captain’s Daughter, 72 Main Road, Havelock.

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 The grape crush is one of the fun events that follows the end of Forrest GrapeRide tomorrow. school holidays. Picton Foreshore.

Model Aero Club: Omaka Station and return. Fares ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray Exhibitions on show The ‘Long Way Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Around’ and ‘Mike O’Kane - Just Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Adults $15, child $7. Sorry no Eftpos 578 9199.

Petanque: Playing’. On until May 5. Millennium Railway Station car park, Grove Road. cash only.

10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, Graperide 2019 Biker’s Brunch: Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Vintage Farm Machinery: Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated. 10am-3pm, open every day. Bray- Refuel, recover and take the time to 65A Weld Street.

EcoWorld: shaw Park guided tours available, on relax and celebrate completing one EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Reha- Sunday Thomas the tractor rides are of the most scenic bike races in New Zealand. 9am-11am. The Vines Village, bilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. available.

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Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Blenheim Menz Shed: Redwood Market: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm The Manfred’s Farewell Tour: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Join 60’s band The Manfred’s as they farewell New Zealand one last time park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, Thursday. with their much loved hits. 7.30pm. flowers and hand crafts.

Picton Men’s Shed: Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: “Where men can do what men do Tickets from $79.90. ASB Theatre Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

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9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton. to Beginner Class: Yealands Estate Marlborough 5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor Learn the basic art of Bento making, Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Marlborough River, meet at the Amphitheatre, fantastic for lunches. Includes ingreHigh Country’ by well-known land- corner of High and Symons Streets, dients to cook with during workshop plus a free Onigiri maker or nori cutter scape painter Graham Taylor. Gra- 8am every Saturday. tool.10am-3pm. $85. The Noodle Corham’s beautiful paintings of the Brooklyn Croquet Club: Clarence, Molesworth and Awatere Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. ner, 21b Alfred Street, Limited tickets, are complemented by Phill Dunn’s Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and available from Eventfinda. wildlife paintings, to make a stun- Thursday at 1pm. Come and have Blenheim Country Music Club: office@blenheimsun.co.nz All new performers welcome, come ning exhibition which celebrates our a go. along and join in. 2pm, $3 including Marlborough region. On until April afternoon tea. Redwoodtown School 7. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm Hall, 90 Cleghorn Street. daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 Ulysses Club Ride: High Street, Blenheim.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Gravel Grind Ride: First public running of “Donald” New Social ride for late lunch, riders decide Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Zealand’s only 2 foot Gauge Steam on destination. 12pm departure Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street. Locomotive. Trips from 1.15pm to from the south end of the Blenheim

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Team Sailing action on the water at Picton Fourteen Teams of Secondary School Team Sailing will be battling on the waters of Picton Harbour in the coming days with the hope of taking away the top prize in the Top of the South Team Sailing Regatta.

The regatta organised by Marlborough Colleges Sailing Club and hosted by Queen Charlotte Yacht Club will see top sailors from Colleges in Marlborough,

Nelson and Christchurch in some fast paced action on the water.

The Regatta is a three-day competition which started yesterday. Team Sailing, unlike fleet sailing, requires teams to face off against each other using their boat handling skills and a range of tactics to see their team of three boats across the finish line in a winning combination.

The races are short, around 10 minutes long, with teams sailing a digital S course and using a round robin format.

Whilst sailing fast is important, Team Sailing requires great starts and sailors to use “mark traps” and other tactics to help put their team in prime position.

This is a great sport to watch from the foreshore of Shelley Beach in Picton.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

The Warriors roller coaster rides again in 2019 The New Zealand Warriors could be a fun team to watch in this year’s NRL, as long as your expectations are minimal.

The Warriors in 2019 will be like that unexpected bunch of flowers or chocolates after a rough day, rather than that brand new bike you’d plead for at Christmas.

If your expectations are low, I think you’ll enjoy the season and the team may squeak into the top eight playoffs.

The first two weeks have laid the potential blueprint for the Auckland club.

A confidence building 40-6 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs in

week one was followed by a deflating 34-6 defeat away to the Wests Tigers on Sunday night.

That’s the rollercoaster you’re on as a fan this year.

I am not a Warriors fan, I lost the faith in 2007 and my blood pressure, heart-rate and swear jar have been eternally grateful ever since.

When million dollar man Shaun Johnson left for Cronulla late in the pre-season, many would have expected the Warriors to be a sky-dive to the bottom of the table.

It doesn’t look quite that dire.

The club has always struggled away from their Mt Smart Stadium base and to have any chance of making the

playoffs, it will need to be rectified.

The enigmatic Warriors don’t have the flair or x-factor of past years.

They’ll have to do the basics well week-in and week-out.

To achieve that, they’ll need to be a new breed which shuns their past.

It won’t be easy, it may not be possible.

Marlborough hosts NZ tennis tourney The weekend of March 16-17 saw the Marlborough Tennis Club host a Tennis NZ Kiwi Money Tournament.

This was the fourth of six Money Tournaments held in February and March, with three tournaments held in the North Island and three in the South Island.

The tournaments are run

by NZ Tennis to provide stronger singles competition for top players.

The tournament attracted a number of Marlborough’s top juniors as well players from all over the country.

The ladies title was won by

local player, Jade Otway, with a convincing win over Sophia Shing from Auckland, 6-3 6-2.

Jade continues to go from strength to strength. She was recently selected to represent New Zealand in the ITF Junior Fed Cup team. Jade will be travelling to Thailand in April.

The men’s final was contested by the top two seeds and was a tighter affair.

Top seed Remi Feneon, from Christchurch, eventually won 4-6 6-2 6-1 against Wellington player Satchel Benn.

Remi Feneon winds up a backhand in his three set win over Rising Marlborough player Jade Otway, right, beat Satchel Benn.

Aucklander Sophia Shing.

Cricket finals on tomorrow Marlborough Labour Hire Dolphins confirmed their place in the TPL cricket final with a comfortable win over ACOB last weekend.

They will play defending champions, Stoke Nayland , after they defeated the Falcons in the other semi-final. The final is this Saturday at Horton Park starting at 11.30am.

Renwick defeated Wairau Valley in the 2nd grade Challenge Cup final last Saturday, thanks to man of the match Piers LandonLane (80), and a quickfire 66 off 36 balls from Max Brydon in their total of 282.

In reply Jacob Zillwood took 4-20 and Jossy Thomas 3-12 as Valley were dismissed for 71.

On Sunday Marlborough U15s defeated Nelson by 16 runs with Carter Aitken top scoring with 24, while Griffen Carter took 4-12 in Nelson’s reply.

The MCA end of season awards evening is on Wednesday, April 3, from 6.30pm at the Horton Park Pavilion.

The Renwick taekwondo team. Back, from left: Colin O'Brien, coach, Logan Reynolds, Erin Josephs, Sebastian Canning. Front from left: Hayden Ditfort, Sophie Ditfort, Daemyn Ireland, Michael Canning.

Cuddon Cycling events

Renwick Taekwondo youngsters do well

Cuddon Cycling meets this evening, Friday, 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.

All riders most welcome.

Saturday is the Forrest Estate GrapeRide.

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. All riders welcome.

There was some tough competition when the Renwick Taekwondo Club competed recently at the Tasman-Nelson-Marlborough tournament in Nelson.

The club competed against clubs from around New Zealand, and as far afield as Fiji, coach, Colin O’Brien, says,

adding that he was proud of the efforts of the club.

Michael Canning, Hayden Ditfort and Logan Reynolds impressed with two fighting wins each, coming away with gold in their divisions.

Daemyn Ireland also had a strong fight, only narrowly missing gold after his fight

went to golden point.

As well as his fighting win, Hayden Ditfort won gold in Poomsae - his first time competing in the event.

The Club continues to train on Monday and Wednesday nights and welcomes new members see www.sporty/ rtc.

Results.

Poomsae: Hayden Ditfort, gold; Logan Reynolds, silver; Sebastian Canning, bronze.

Kyorugi (fighting): Michael Canning, Hayden Ditfort, Logan Reynolds, gold; Sebastian Canning, Sophie Ditfort, Daemyn Ireland, silver; Erin Josephs, bronze.

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