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By Bill McElhinney Hearing their little girl cry out in pain was a nightmare for Blenheim parents Hayden and Shelley Cole.

Their five-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, had to spend four days in Wairau Hospital after contracting flu virus type A, which can often have severe

outcomes for the young and the elderly.

“Nevaeh had just started school – she’d only been there a month,” Shelley says.

“On Saturday a week ago she became lethargic and stopped eating. Then she started coughing, and said it hurt.

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“Then on Sunday she began to complain of a sore throat and a bad headache.

“I checked her temperature, and she was burning up. It was 39, so we took her straight up to hospital.

“They gave her a lemon iceblock to try to cool her down, but she was so ill she couldn’t eat it, and her temperature was now 41.”

Nevaeh was admitted to Wairau and put in isolation on an IV drip.

A swab was taken on Monday which confirmed she had influenza A. “It’s the worst type, we were told,” Shelley says.

“The fear is with kids it can turn to pneumonia, and you could even die from it.

“Nevaeh also had vomiting and diarrhoea, so she was really dehydrated. She was so weak she couldn’t even walk.”

Nevaeh was released from hospital late on the Wednesday afternoon and her parents took her home.

“She perked up a bit during the day,” Shelley says, “but things got worse at night.

“She was crying, and saying: ‘My

head hurts!’”

“It was a nightmare,” says Hayden.

“We were so worried that she might stop breathing. And you feel so helpless.”

Nevaeh was re-admitted to hospital on the Thursday and put back on the IV, eventually returning home on Friday, where she is still recovering.

Her flu affected the whole family.

“I had to stay home from work, wear a mask, and stay away from other people,” Shelley says.

“And Hayden took a couple of days off work to look after our two-year-old son, Jackson.”

Shelley and Hayden had both had flu vaccinations, but their children had not.

“We hadn’t even thought about getting the kids vaccinated,” Hayden says, “but we will now.”

“We give our kids vitamin C and keep them warm, but the flu still hit hard,” Shelley says.

“And the staff at Wairau told us there had been three other kids admitted after Nevaeh. They said it’s hit early this year.”

Their advice: get a flu shot, and if you’re not well, stay at home so you don’t infect others.

Flu hitting hard and fast

By Bill McElhinney Eleven people have been admitted to Wairau Hospital with the flu this month, including three children and one pregnant woman .

At Nelson Hospital, 16 flu victims have been admitted since April.

“If you haven’t had your free flu vaccination, now is the time to do so – and urgently – as the flu season starts to hit the community hard and fast,” Wairau Hospital clinical nurse specialist, Iona Bichan, says.

The recent admissions are “the

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“As well as people being admitted to hospital with influenza, there are those who come in every day to ED to be treated for flu symptoms and discharged.

“The fact that the numbers of people who are sick enough to have to be in hospital is so high is strongly indicative of widespread flu in the community. There will be many people seeking help from their GP or pharmacist and many more caring for themselves or their family members at home without needing medical attention,” Iona says.

“The latest data for flu-like illnesses in the South Island shows that the Nelson Marlborough region is tracking much higher than the South Island average.

It is also much higher than we typically see at this time of year,” Medical Officer of Health, Dr Andrew Lindsay, says.

He asks people to consider the fact that they may have the flu without knowing it.

“Around one in four New Zealanders are infected with influenza each year, some of whom will not feel sick at all but who will still pass it onto others who

then may become very ill.

“By immunising against influenza you can lessen the chance of bringing it home to a baby, older relative or someone with a medical condition who could develop serious complications from influenza.”

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Firefighters take on stair challenge

Nearly $50,000 has been raised by local firefighters who took part in the Sky Tower Stair Challenge last Saturday. Teams from Blenheim, Rural Rangi, Renwick and Seddon raced up 51 flights of stairs to raise money for Leakaemia and Blood Cancer NZ. Renwick volunteer firefighter Lucan Orchard placed 17th overall, the fastest time of the local participants.

Inducted to hall of fame The Bohally team exploring the effects of social media. From left: Walter Wickham, Sophie Gilchrist, Melody Johnston, teacher Phill Johnson, constable Josh Reidie, Rory Thompson, Charlie Downes and Viola Minghetti.

Kids probe online pitfalls

By Bill McElhinney “It’s the dopamine; it affects your brain and you get addicted!”

Year 8 students at Bohally Intermediate have been studying social media and its effects on young people, and have come up with some challenging results.

“We wanted the youngsters to study the cause and effects of social media,” Year 8 teacher Phill Johnson says.

“So we set up a nine-week programme with a number of exercises to discover the effects social media was having on youngsters and their emotional and physical well-being.”

“We discovered that people get addicted to social media because it releases the brain chemical dopamine,” Viola Minghetti says.

“It travels to the pre-frontal cortex of your brain and you get a good

reaction, so you just want to keep doing it.”

Dopamine is a neurochemical created in various parts of the brain and is critical in many brain functions, including thinking, moving, sleeping, mood, attention, motivation, seeking and reward.

Dopamine causes you to want, desire, seek out and search. It increases your general level of arousal and your goal-directed behaviour With the internet, twitter, and texting, instant gratification of your desire to seek is available at the click of a button, giving users a false sense of fulfilment “Staying on social media also makes you tired and grumpy,” Walter Wickham says.

“You can tell the kids that have been up late using social media

because of the way they are next day at school.”

Phill agrees, and also points out those youngsters who are addicted to social media lack normal communication skills.

“They can’t interact properly with other kids because they’re used to interacting only through their devices. It affects their social skills and their emotional wellbeing.”

School community police officer Josh Reidie also came in to talk to the youngsters about using social media responsibly.

“The kids have lots of technical skills, but they don’t have the life experience to deal with many situations that may arise,” Josh says.

They also learned that every time you use social media, you leave a digital footprint, which could be accessed by others.

“So the first piece of advice is: Before you post anything online, stop and think about the consequences,” Josh says.

However, the youngsters also explored the positive aspects of social media.

“It can help you keep in touch with family members who live elsewhere,” Melody Johnston says.

“You can find out about sports events, and there are things like fitness pages which can be really useful and motivating.”

The youngsters also learned about the safety organisation, Netsafe, and to talk to police or a trustworthy adult if they came across cyber bullying or anything else they thought wasn’t right.

So what about time on online?

“No more than an hour at a time,” the youngsters say.

Local woman Heather Stenhouse has been inducted into the Basketball New Zealand Hall of Fame at an awards evening last Saturday in Wellington.

Heather was acknowledged for her length of time playing rep basketball, leadership qualities on NZ touring teams and her consistent superb play.

Youth Centre blessed The new Marlborough Youth Development Centre, on the corner of Redwood and Kinross Streets, is being officially blessed this morning.

The grand opening of the centre is set for June 8 at 6pm.

Free funding expo A free expo is being held on June 25 at the Marlborough Convention Centre for organisations looking to raise money.

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Dancers return with trophy haul

By Celeste Alexander A group of eight local dancers have returned from the Gold Coast with an impressive trophy haul after competing in Australia’s biggest dance competition.

The Australian Dance Cup took place from May 9-12 and brought together all street, Latin and hip hop dance styles.

Dancers from Studio HQ, located in Grovetown, competed in most of the categories and managed to win an impressive number of gold, silver and bronze medals, as well as taking out top placings.

This is an incredible feat for the group, aged from 10-18 years, Studio HQ director Vicki Bendell says.

“All of the girls performed to a high standard and placed very well.

I’m very proud of them,” she says.

The group consisted of sisters Sophia, Lucy and Amber Bendell, Ajah-Lee Ivamy, Claire Bowers, Paige Somerville, Eden Somerville and Rose Church.

The group was also coached by Sophia and Lucy, and choregraphers Elli Torres (Brisbane, Australia), Hana Morris (Nelson) and Sophia worked with the dancers to perfect their routines over four months leading up to the competition.

Here are their results:

In the adult division in Latin and Commercial dance: Sophia received four golds, two silvers, two bronzes in the salsa solo, duet, team, reggaeton solo, team and hip-hop solo, duet, trio and team.

In the adult division in Latin and Commercial dance: Lucy received one gold, six silvers, two bronzes in the salsa team, reggaeton teams and hip-hop solo, duet, trio and teams. She also received three golds and two silvers in the Youth Division.

In the adult division in Latin and Commercial dance. Rose received one gold, five silvers, one bronze in the salsa team, reggaeton teams and hip-hop solo, duet, trio and teams. She also received three golds and a silver in the Youth Division.

In the youth division in Latin and Commercial dance: Amber received four golds, four silvers, three bronzes in the salsa, team, reggaeton duet, team and hip-hop duet and teams.

In the youth division in Latin and Commercial dance: Paige received three golds, seven silvers and one bronze in the salsa duet, team, reggaeton duet, teams and hip-hop trio and teams.

In the youth division in Latin

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Studio HQ dancers Ajah-Lee Ivamy, Claire Bowers, Paige Somerville, Sophia Bendell, Lucy Bendell and (front) Amber Bendell, Rose Church and Eden Somerville (kneeling) have all returned from the Australian Latin Dance Cup with a trophy haul.

and Commercial dance: Ajah-Lee received four golds, four silvers, two bronzes in the salsa team, reggaeton duet, team and hip-hop duet and teams.

In the youth division in Latin and Commercial dance: Claire received two golds, seven silvers, two bronzes in the salsa duet, reggaeton team and hip-hop trio and teams.

In the youth division in Latin and Commercial dance: Eden received two golds, five silvers, one bronze in the reggaeton duet, hip-hop trio and teams.

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Another gold for Scott Construction

By Celeste Alexander Scott Construction Marlborough has once again won gold at a national commercial project awards, but this time for the construction of the new Picton Library and Service Centre.

The announcement was made at the Registered Master Builders 2019 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards evening recently where Scott Construction manager John Tovey (pictured right) accepted the award.

The company won gold in the national category of ‘Civic’ for the project, with judges commenting on the attention to detail.

According to John, the judges “were particularly impressed by the collaborative and inclusive ap-

proach adopted by the project team.

“Our team are very pleased with the recognition. It was an exciting project build in the period immediately following the Kaikoura earthquake which presented unexpected and ongoing challenges,” John says.

One of the judges’ comments was; “The craftsmanship and skill shown in the complex ceiling junctions, internal timber panelling, and bespoke furniture construction is second to none.”

This is Scott Construction Marlborough’s third big win at these awards, after winning silver last year for the Chateau Marlborough expansion and gold in 2017 for the Cloudy Bay Vineyard’s Pinot Noir Cellar. PBA

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

Awatere Community Memorial Hall gets revamp

Playground triple dip win for Marlborough

Seddon’s Awatere Community Memorial Hall had been looking a bit worse for wear, having served the Awatere East Coast community well for nearly 40 years. However, successive earthquakes in 2013 and 2016 saw areas of the hall closed off for use, and it failed to meet the building code required of a modern public building.

Its new renovation has come about after extensive community consultation, facilitated by the Council. $3M was budgeted to upgrade the hall so it can once again become a multi-use community hub, fit-for-purpose and available for all community groups.

Councillor Cynthia Brooks has long championed the hall’s revival.

“It was a thrill to be able to see the building work now nearing completion.

Kudos to the locals who led the consultation and design process, and to Council staff who employed the architects and have supervised the build,” she says.

“A lot of heart has gone into many new features and it shows. Scott Construction’s Duncan Gardiner has gone the extra mile to produce a quality result.

I was blown away by the extra spaces created both indoors and out and how functional the building will be for all to use and enjoy.”

“It is now in the hands of the local community to plan and fund the fit-out and I wish them well in this endeavour.”

The build is expected to be completed

by July and an official opening will be planned when the fit-out is finished.

Three new playgrounds are under construction, reflecting the Council’s commitment to improved facilities for children.

Pollard Park’s new ‘acorn’ playground foundation pads have been laid and the first supports and pods have been installed. The acorn-style pods are suspended off supports connected by mesh tunnels. Exit points feature a rope ladder or a slide.

An in-ground trampoline, musical equipment and extra seating are also being installed. Children from aged five and over will be able to use the new equipment, with completion only a month away.

Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan, Chair of the Assets and Services Committee, said he

Annual Plan hearings

Architect’s images of the new hall; Councillors Cynthia Brooks and Gerald Hope, with Duncan Gardiner

Over a hundred submissions were received on the Council’s 2019-20 Annual Plan, covering a wide variety of issues.

Three-quarters of submitters said they would like to speak at hearings with the Mayor and Councillors, which take place on: Tuesday 4 June from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm Wednesday 5 June from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm Thursday 6 June from 3.45 pm to 5.30 pm The hearings are open to the public and

Annual Plan Submissions Hearings

Council considers Annual Plan Submissions

will be held in the Council Chambers, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim.

The schedule of submitters’ speaking times is available at: www.marlborough.govt.nz in the Annual Plan 2019-20 Update section.

Councillors will consider all the submissions at a hearings deliberation on Monday 10 June.

The Annual Plan will be adopted at the Council meeting on Thursday 27 June.

Annual Plan adopted and rates set for 2019-20 rating year

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Community News – National Youth Week National Youth Week is 18 to 26 May. This year’s theme is “We are more than you see.”

Young people contribute positively to our community in many ways, including through

the Marlborough Youth Council, whose website provides information on driving, legal issues, health, support and careers.

Check it out at: www.myvoicemarlborough.co.nz

Council Monday 10 June 2019 at 9.00 am Assets & Services Committee Tuesday 11 June 2019 at 1.30 pm Planning, Finance & Community Committee (including Environment Committee) Thursday 13 June 2019 at 9.00 am The times and dates may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

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One of Pollard Park’s new acorns being assembled; the new Renwick Domain playground

Speed limit bylaw review coming The Council will review speed limits on local roads across the region in a two-stage process in 2019 and 2020, through its local roads agency, Marlborough Roads.

Mayor John Leggett said each year we receive public submissions asking for a particular road’s speed to be lowered.

Marlborough Roads had intended to undertake the local roads and state highways review together next year, but the Council asked them to bring the local roads review forward.”

“We are delighted that they have come up with this plan to do so earlier.”

“There will be two stages of public consultation. The first will be later this year and will gather the public’s views on road safety issues and speed limits, which will inform the writing of a draft speed bylaw that goes to the Council for adoption in late 2019.”

“Then the formal speed bylaw will be consulted on in early 2020, before a

final recommendation is presented to Council.”

It had been hoped that a review could have been undertaken earlier, but the impact of the Kaikoura earthquake in 2016 had caused delays and stretched resources.

The Council will receive a subsidy from the New Zealand Transport Agency to fund the review, which will cover the cost of specialist contractors for GIS analysis, project management and community engagement.

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Notification of Meetings – June 2019 The following meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.

Copies of the agendas will be available online and at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ your-council/meetings Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Council – Special Hearing Committee Tuesday 4 June 2019 at 8.30 am Wednesday 5 June 2019 at 8.30 am Thursday 6 June 2019 at 3.45 pm

was really pleased to see the progress.

“Marlborough has an enviable range of parks, reserves and places to go for recreation. These new facilities will bring great enjoyment to our children and grandchildren, and provide a place for parents to relax.”

Work on a new playground at Mark Smith Reserve, on the Boulevard Park on Taylor subdivision, is also underway and is expected to be open by late June. The playground equipment from Pollard Park is being ‘upcycled’ for this site, with other play pieces to be added, reflecting a farm-style theme.

Construction of the new Renwick Domain playground is progressing too, and is expected to be opened by midJune.

A free, confident driving refresher course for older road users will be held on Monday 10 June. The course includes input from the Police and will cover road code changes as well as local information on driving in Marlborough.

The course will provide strategies to help stay safe on the roads by: • recognising the effects of adverse driving conditions

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If you’d like to attend this free course, please call Age Concern Marlborough, Ph: 03 579 3457 to secure your spot.

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It is both an eyesore and a hazard. I would be happy to help to contribute to your dump fees as my rates will now anyway.

I just hope you haven’t got kids and are teaching the next generation that this is an ok thing to do. It’s not.

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I won several small prizes on the last Saturday ticket which I wouldn’t have collected had I got the correct(?) Wednesday ticket. Now that’s Karma. Beautiful.

Wanna say big thanks to the St John Ambulance team that responded to their 111 call to me and the fall I had on Sunday the 12th of May. Very quick and supportive team that got me to the Hospital ASAP. Also big thanks to the team at Wairau Hospital.

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Cat and mouse ASB theatre... It’s nice that you have all these forms of entertainment. But... people coming out of the building is still a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Oncoming vehicles and those trying to enter or leave the club building is so dangerous.

People are standing in the way, walking right out on to the road, not using the crossing. It’s an accident just waiting to happen.

Please whoever it takes, rethink this planning.

Someone’s going to get badly hurt.

Brydan housing To the “concerned neighbour” of the Brydan: The end of May 2019 sees the first anniversary of CMM providing a transitional housing service for homeless families at the Brydan. The service has supported 41 households during this time.

Compliments and concerns from our community are always welcomed and can be made in the first instance to the Housing Manager; andreag@mmsi.org.nz

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Proud to live here Took visiting relative to Phantom Of The Opera. She had seen three previous versions and thought this was by far the best. A fantastic performance, the music was still in my head the next morning. Proud to live in Blenheim.

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Remove the kerb.

Addressed mail only Thanks for the papers but addressed mail only means just that.

Noticed others suffering the same disrespect.

Don’t stuff letter boxes when they are already full.

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Renwick Road. Appalling, chevrolet driver !

Has anyone else noticed a slight oil film on top of their coffee lately? I even replaced my jug to eliminate it but it’s coming from the Fantastic water supply.

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Hunting comp entries still open

Children at Little Footsteps Scott Street were treated to a reading on Wednesday morning by a local illustrator. Pictured are Georgia Banks, Maria Jenner and Joy Kidd with teacher Louella Perkin and artist Caroline della Porta.

Illustrator reads to children

By Celeste Alexander Hot water bottle…check! Warm blanket…check!

The children at Little Footsteps Scott Street now know what to do if they were to find a kiwi egg, thanks to a special reading last week of the children’s book ‘Whisker the Kiwi Chick’.

The book was written by New Zealand author Narine Groome and illustrated by local woman Caroline della Porta.

It was Caroline who was invited to

the early learning centre to read to the children and share her illustrations which she says was the first time with that age group.

“As an illustrator, seeing children at this young age relate to the book and hearing how they see things differently, for me it’s brilliant,” she says.

Teachers at Little Footsteps Scott Street have been focusing on art this term so inviting Caroline to read the book and do some art with them afterwards has been “really cool”, teacher Louella Perkin says.

By Celeste Alexander It’s that time of year again where families don their hunting gear and head out to their favourite hunting spots for the Woody’s Pig & Deer Hunt, set for Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

This competition, held by the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels, is a hugely popular event which draws in entries from all over, including the deep South.

Woodbourne Tavern & Motels manager Rowan Ingpen says this year the entries have been coming in a lot earlier than previous competitions, and the numbers are “looking really good”.

“We might even get higher numbers this year,” Rowan says.

The categories for the hunt include an Open with average weight, heaviest pig and heaviest deer.

There is a Teens section (10-17) with average weight, heaviest pig and heaviest goat, and a kids section (9 and under) with their hares, rabbits and possums.

New this year is a Teams section which must consist

of three people, one from each of the categories and three animals.

Following on from last year, the Luke Dixon Memorial Trophy will again be up for grabs in the Open and Teen categories.

It was introduced last year in honour of Luke Dixon who tragically passed away two years ago.

If you are wondering what prizes are up for grabs, you won’t be disappointed, Rowan says.

“We have put up even more cash this year as well as hunting clothing and gear. Plus the kids get a goodie bag each so it’s a great event for the whole family,” he says.

Spot prizes will also be given out at the prize giving which takes place on Sunday at 3.30pm.

The public is welcome to go along to the weigh in event on Sunday from 1-3pm and have a look around.

Entries for the Woody Pig & Deer Hunt close next Thursday at 8pm, and forms are available online, at the Woodbourne Tavern and at Hunting & Fishing Marlborough.

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Friday 24 Richard Gilewitz: Join American fingerstyle wizard Richard Gilewitz with his signature playing style and sounds of folk to Americana, the blues to the classical, ragtime to pop, and somewhere in between.

7.30pm. $20 door sales only. Le Café, 12/14 London Quay, Picton.

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Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Last days of Jacqueline Hocquard’s Wildlife Paintings. Exhibition closes Sunday May 26. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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: Exhibitions on show ‘Parasols’ from the Marlborough Museum’s collection, on until August 1. Also ‘Women Photographers of Marlborough’ showcasing the work of Winifred Couper, Angela Kennington and Bridgette Knox. On until August 9. Open 10am–4pm daily.

Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Karaka Art Exhibition – Works By Tui Johnson: A solo exhibition of artwork by Tui Johnson, exploring imaginative and environmental themes, and displaying some of Marlborough’s diverse landscapes from a unique perspective.

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Renwick Presbyterian Church Commemoration: A special service to commemorate 160 years since the Renwick Presbyterian Church first opened. 10am with morning tea to follow in the hall next door. Everyone welcome.

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St Andrew’s Concert: Featuring Marsha Stringer, Lissa Cowie, Elgee Leung and Elin Tomas plus Lois Johnston and Olivia Sheat.

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Blenheim Country Music Club: All new performers welcome. $3

includes afternoon tea. 2pm. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

The Carnatic Project: Marlborough Historical Society Sunday series talk presented by Jackie Smart. Jackie will be speaking on the historical importance of the arrival of the sailing ship ‘Carnatic’ to Picton in 1875 and the vision to have a memorial erected on the Picton Foreshore, to commemorate the immigrants arrival. 2pm, all welcome. Gold coin donation. Marlborough Museum, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

How To Keep Your Hull Clean: Take the opportunity to learn from the experts how to keep the hull of your boat clean. Including how to get good performance from your antifouling, how to prepare surfaces and apply paint plus what you need to know about the new rules and how to recognise pests.

Free training for all boaties and professionals. 1pm-4pm. Waikawa Marina Hardstand, Waikawa Marina, Picton.

Dinner Collective Pizza And Pasta Night: All welcome for a pizza and pasta shared dinner. With a short talk about the Bible, lots of conversation, no pressure, no charge. Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Road, Picton.

The Marlborough Beekeeping Association: A workshop on alternative uses for honey and wax. 2pm. All welcome.

Marlborough Research Centre, Budge Street.

Ulysses Club Ride: Lunch ride to Nelson. 11am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides. Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

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

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

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.

Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Golf Croquet every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Association Croquet on a Wednesday and Saturday plus Ricochet on Friday. 1pm. Parker Street, Pollard Park.

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 Theatre Company presents...

By Devon Williamson

Directed by Bruce Weston

Reunions were never meant to be like this!

Ticket prices: Adults $20, Students & Seniors $15, Children $10 Havelock Town Hall Gala Opening Wednesday 12th June at 7.30pm 13th - 15th June 7.30pm 20th - 22nd June 7.30pm Sunday 16th June 4pm Matinee

Get your tickets from: Bow to Stern, Havelock 574 2941 Still Books, Blenheim 578 9701 Take Note, Picton 573 6107 Foresters Cafe, Rai Valley 571 6070

Cafe style seating. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. Arrive early to claim your seats and enjoy some nibbles while you relax, watching a sample of our past shows.

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A simple soil test can be done using litmus paper, which is readily available in kits from places that sell spas and swimming pools.

GARDENING THIS WEEK

Getting the soil pH right: By Wally Richards Every so often I will have a gardener phone and tell me that his pH is too high or too low and what can they do about it?

My first question is: how do you know?

They will then say: I brought this pH meter and then I went around measuring the pH in my gardens.

Shock, horror the pH is well out of satisfactory growing range.

If that was the case, all the gardens should be looking pretty sick or dead.

Of course that is not the situation at all. The plants are generally quiet well and happy and it is only the gardener thinking the soil pH is all to hell.

The gardener has wasted money buying a pH meter that gives false readings.

If you want a metre that accurately measures the acidity or alkalinity of your soil, water or spa pool, then you need to buy a unit that can be calibrated with the aid of Buffer Solutions.

The pH readings taken at any time are affected by temperature, so you need to calibrate the meter prior to every reading.

This is done by placing the probe(s) into a solution that has a known pH and

adjusting the dial to that setting. There are two Buffer Solutions commonly used, pH 4 and pH 10. It is even better to have a third solution with a pH of 7.

The price of this meter will range from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand, which is a bit too expensive for most gardeners.

If you are concerned about pH, then the first thing to realise is most New Zealand soils tend to be a little on the acid side, unless you are in limestone country.

Over time the soils tend to become more acid and that is why a regular amount of soft lime is applied to vegetable gardens and to areas where alkaline loving plants are growing.

If you continually apply man-made fertilisers you will be increasing the acidity of the soil, and this will affect a number of plants. In some cases nothing grows, no matter how much fertiliser is applied.

A simple test can be done using litmus paper, which is readily available in kits from places that sell spas and swimming pools.

You also need distilled water, which is pH neutral.

Take a small sample of soil and place in a clean glass

jar that has a lid. Add the distilled water to the jar, covering the soil. Then shake the contents for several minutes.

Then place your litmus paper into the jar and compare the colour it turns too with the colour chart supplied.

Now you have a good indication as to what your pH is in the spot where the sample was taken.

Remember that certain factors may have an influence on that spot, such as concrete nearby, past history and drainage.

So you need to repeat the same test with fresh samples in other parts of your gardens.

For the home gardener an easy test can be done in the vegetable garden by planting two short rows of peas about 30cm apart. On one row sprinkle a soft lime, but none on the other row.

If the peas in the lime row grow better then you need to lime those areas where alkaline loving vegetables grow. (Not where potatoes and tomatoes are going to grow) I keep saying soft lime and there is a good reason for this.

Soft Lime is readily available to plants and the soil and if you wet your finger and rub some lime between the

fingers, soft lime will make a soft slurry. Hard lime, coming from limestone, will be gritty.

Hard lime can take up to 10 years to become available to plants.

If you have a area which is alkaline, or you want to grow acid loving plants, then dissolve say about 50 to 100 grams of sulphate of iron in water then add to about 5 litres of water in a watering can and apply this over the area.

If you find your potatoes have potato scab then the above will assist in reducing that problem.

The correct pH for plants allows better absorption of elements making for better growth and health.

Plants, like us, need calcium in their diet for their good health.

The symptoms of calcium deficiency are: necrosis at the tips and margins of young leaves, bulb and fruit abnormalities, deformation of affected leaves, highly branched, short, brown root systems, A common misconception is that if the pH is high, adequate calcium is present.

This is not always true.

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Raewyn Buchanan 2019 President of the Blenheim Probus Club  If you could donate $1m to any charity, what charity would you choose and why?

My charity of choice would be The Leprosy Mission International. Leprosy is still a big problem in Asia and the sufferers are ostracized so they need our help to cure and rehabilitate.  What’s your favourite kind of dessert?

My favourite dessert is Apple Crumble.  When you have a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

A bad day is often cured by reading quietly.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

The best purchase was my current Husqvana sewing machine.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

Right now I’d like to buy a sunny holiday - it is foggy and dreary in Wellington.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

The most beautiful place I have ever been to was Sri Lanka - so sad they are in the news for all the wrong reasons.  If you could only eat 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?

Vegetables, chicken and apples.  Favourite programme you are currently watching?

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Kids get crafting

By Aimee O’Hagan Over the last four weeks, toddlers at various kindergartens and playcentres around Marlborough have been lucky enough to enjoy the company of Mills Bay Mussels representatives, Rachel Roberts and Natty Pickering.

The two visited a different playcentre every Wednesday – including Springlands Kindergarten and Picton Preschool – specifically to hold a “Crafting Fun

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With Mills Bay Mussels” workshop.

Using various, reusable materials (napkins, beads, string, paint, and, of course, mussel shells) to make necklaces, Rachel and Natty hoped to “get creative with the kids and expand their minds with crafting fun”.

“We want to show the kids that you can reuse anything,” Rachel says.

“Especially to make awesome crafting fun.

“The reason why we did it

is because we’re getting into kindies and schools, trying to be part of the community.”

She adds that they have had really good feedback – all of the kids really enjoyed the workshops.

According to Rachel, the team at Mills Bay Mussels hope to approach primary schools in term four of 2019 and term one of 2020. The aim is to teach older kids about fertilisation using crushed mussel shells and lime.

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Support Worker Physical Disability Support Services Permanent positions as follows: Position 1 - full-time working 80 hours a fortnight Monday to Friday (7.00AM-3.30PM) Position 2 - part-time working 58.5 hours a fortnight (3.30PM-10.00PM) Closing date: Sunday, 9 June 2019 (unless filled prior).

Ref: W19-082 Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz

Teacher Aide School commences at 9.00am on Tuesday 30th January Part Time

EnquiriesGrovetown - please phoneSchool 578 6250 email: principal@grovetown.school.nz is or looking for someone with

special talents to support our students and teachers.

Monday - Friday 9am to 12:30pm For more details phone 578 6250 Email: principal@grovetown.school.nz Applications close 6th June

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Mental Health Advocate Vacancy Permanent Contract 15-20 hours per week MHAS provides support and advocacy for people with mental health issues. We promote the principles of recovery and work from a holistic wellbeing model.

Must have a level 4 Certificate or higher qualification in counselling , social work or health related

Mills Bay Mussels representative, Rachel Roberts (left), with Noah Harrison.

• Passion and commitment for working with people with mental health issues to reduce stigma and discrimination within the community • Knowledge of local community organisations • Mediation and de-escalation skills • Problem solving • Communication Skills - negotiation, motivating and leadership Please send a curriculum vitae and covering letter before 4pm Monday 27 May 2019 to Attn: Carla Brownie CARE Marlborough manager@carem.nz

Maintenance Engineer We are looking to boost our maintenance team with an appointment of a trade qualified maintenance engineer, electrical fitter or similar experience.

TradeTech maintains a large amount of plant, not only in the Marlborough region but NZ wide as well. Servicing a wide range of industries such as Wineries, Local infrastructure and Bottling Lines.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in maintenance engineering in a variety of industries and have the ability to not just 'do the job', but to use their analytical and problem-solving skills to provide top level service to a broad base of clients. Working as a part of a maintenance team, candidates will have good interpersonal skills and an aptitude for getting stuck in to get the job done.

In addition, applicants should have the following attributes: • Trade qualification in either mechanical engineering or fitting and turning.

• Broad practical experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance within a production environment.

• Developed communication skills, someone who can communicate with team members and customers alike • Persons with engineering experience but not trade qualified could also apply.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please email a cv and covering letter to greg@tradetechgroup.co.nz by the 29th May. www.tradetechgroup.co.nz

Or 26 Percy St Blenheim 7201 Enquiries telephone 578 0302

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Works & Operations Team vacancies Blake Costello finishes making his mussel Noah Condon happily wears his crafty necklace. necklace.

What we say is what you’ll pay Viticulture Team Leader

NO HIDDEN COSTS! NO CLEANING FEES! NO ENVIRONMENTAL FEES! OPEN 7.00am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri PH 0800 004 393 109b Redwood Street - NPD ARE NEXT TO US

The opportunity exists for a Team Leader to join the Vinecraft team. You will be part of an established viticulture operation which is focussed on ensuring our clients continue to receive a top-quality service, on time, every time.

We are looking for a proactive, skilled and willing individual who understands that efficiency and quality are the products of a well-run and organised team.

This is a full-time role.

Key requirements: • A knowledge of Vineyard activities • People management and motivation • Focussed on delivering a quality result for our clients If you believe you are well suited to this position, then please make contact to discuss or send your personal details through to sam@vinecraft.co.nz Applications close on Monday 3rd June 2019.

Join the team responsible for the maintenance of water reticulation and service lines

Marlborough District Council is investing in Marlborough’s future by striving to provide the people of Marlborough with a great quality of life and a healthy natural environment. The region is a very attractive place to live and work, as well as the Marlborough Sounds and many wineries, activities such as tramping, mountain biking, and skiing are all within a short drive of Blenheim.

The Operations Staff, in Marlborough District Council’s Works & Operations team, provide essential services to enable the effective maintenance of the districts’ water supply networks.

Council has the following roles available in the Works and Operations team: • Reticulation Technician/ Excavator Operator • Water Reticulation Serviceperson These roles require people with a ‘can do’ attitude. If this sounds like you, please apply.

The annual salary range for these roles is between $45,000.00 and $55,000.00 and will vary depending on what skills and experience you have to offer.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 3 June 2019.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact stephen.rooney@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Home of our favourite brands The Ned, Leefield Station and The Kings Series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough. We are a progressive family owned and operated wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough, New Zealand story of wine to the world.

We are seeking candidates for a new opportunity at our Leefield Station Vineyard

Are you a skilled Viticulture Technician, or Field Supervisor?

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Home of our favourite brands The Ned, Leefield Station and The Kings Series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough. We are a progressive family owned and operated wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough, New Zealand story of wine to the world.

We are seeking candidates for a new opportunity at our Leefield Station Vineyard

Machinery Operator The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes: • Driver’s licence and own transport essential • Tractor experience preferred • Good attitude and an open mind • Practical and enjoy working outside • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work as part of a team • Full NZ Drivers Licence • NZ Residency This is a full-time permanent position.

Flexible start dates can be arranged for the right person. Remuneration package will reflect the experience and capability of the successful candidate.

Applications to jason@marisco.co.nz before 21 June 19

Vineyard Supervisor The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes: • Ability to multi-task • Highly Motivated to get the job done • Excellent time management • Excellent communication skills • Excellent people management • Ability to work well as part of a team and on their own • Ability to think on your feet and act quickly • Strong interpersonal skills • NZ Drivers Licence • NZ Residency As a Supervisor, you will ensure that all vineyard operations run smoothly and efficiently as well as creating a rewarding team environment.

You will love working outdoors with a motivated and highly productive team.

You will lead by example at all times, displaying an appetite to improve your own skills whilst teaching others.

Remuneration package will reflect the experience and capability of the successful candidate.

Applications to jason@marisco.co.nz before 21 June 19

Exciting roles - NZDF Compass Group PLC is a successful organisation, who are recognised as market leaders within their sectors. As a company that prides it's self on not standing still and always seeking to innovate, we're obsessed with details and we're always raising the bar higher so we can make our clients business better.

Our brand ESS provides food services to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ensuring our soldiers come home to a hot nutritious meal and essential comforts throughout the year!

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Viticulture Technician: We are looking for a Viticulture Technician to support our Awatere Site, with leading, planning and implementing day to day activities across 400ha of our Awatere vineyards. This position would provide additional visibility, leadership, coordination, planning and technical expertise for the Wairau based operations team while also actively participating in operational tasks.

What does a Viticulture Technician do?

• Support Managers with leading, planning and implementing day to day activities including vine management and staff activities.

• Work across the Awatere vineyard sites, providing support with planning and allocation of resources.

• Provide technical support to drive the continued improvement of the Awatere viticulture operations.

• Assist in planning and recruitment of suitably skilled staff to ensure work is completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner having regard to the Vineyard Operational Plan, budget and following company processes.

• To actively contribute and make recommendations regarding possible improvements in vineyard operational efficiency and/or quality and productivity • Assist in ensuring that vintage operations are carried out with maximum efficiency in a safe manner without compromising quality.

Skills and experience required to undertake this role include: • Degree/Diploma in Viticulture/Horticulture completed/in progress is preferable, or proven industry experience • Technical expertise and competence with vineyard related tools, equipment and machinery • Proven leadership skills and/or abilities.

• Current driver’s license.

• Ability to work with an iPad for internal systems with training provided.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills, motivated, organised with great time management skills.

• Basic first aid certificate.

Field Supervisor: We are looking for a Labour Field Supervisor to help lead our Marlborough Variable Labour Team. You would be part of a dedicated labour supervision team who work with various local contacting companies to complete vineyard labour operations across 2000ha of our vineyards.

What does a Senior Field Supervisor / Field supervisor do?

• • • • • • • •

Daily planning of operations to ensure activities are compliant, safe and efficient.

Setting daily/weekly work plans liaising with planning team and variable labour manager Subject matter expert with our vineyard management software, AgCode Running daily team meeting.

Managing continuous improvement audits and outcomes Fleet Vehicle checks, warrant of fitness, service and or repairs Coordination and support with the Machine Operations and Site teams when on site.

Oversees and coordinates activities performed by contract labour including thinning, pruning and bud rubbing and oversees the job quality on the vineyard.

Skills and experience required to undertake this role include: • • • • • •

Proven leadership skills and/or abilities Current driver’s license.

Ability to work with an iPad for internal systems with training provided Ability to work as part of a team Strong communication skills, motivated, organised with great time management skills.

Basic first aid certificate

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Career with opportunity for development, working locally for a global company A product allowance An emphasis on employee involvement and an industry leading workplace Health & Safety program.

All equipment required to complete your job to a high standard.

Dedicated team leadership and workshop support.

About us: We are one of New Zealand’s premier wine and spirits companies. We represent a rich portfolio of brands that makes us intensely proud and reflects our #1 position in New Zealand - a position achieved through hard work and a great culture. We are a company of people with commitment and integrity, a dash of entrepreneurship and a splash of conviviality. The latest engagement survey showed that 97% of employees are engaged and proud to be associated with the company. It’s a winning mix that’s seen the Pernod Ricard Group ascend to co-leader in wine and spirits globally and makes it a great place to work for like-minded people.

Please note that a full security clearance and police vet is required and must be maintained this position.

If this soundsfor like you, apply online via TradeMe under the search “Compass Group”.

If this sounds like the new challenge that you have been waiting for we’d love to hear from you! Applications close 23rd May 2019. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

For any further information, please contact Recruitment on recruitment@compassgroup.co.nz

To view all current opportunities, please follow this link: and filter for New Zealand or Marlborough https://pernodricard.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/pernod-ricard Or https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en-nz/careers/

Applications close: 21st June 2019 unless filled earlier

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Full-time and Part-time Permanent Positions for Early Childhood Teaching required.

Due to increasing roles we are seeking experienced teachers to work between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm.This teacher needs to be fun loving, reliable, energetic, enjoy the outdoor environment and be a great team player.

Email your CV to janspreschool203@gmail.com or call Jan on 027 686 5150 for an interview Due to growth and expansion, G.M. Engineering currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, trade certified, Fabrication / General Engineer to join our Team.

The successful person will need to be able to fabricate and weld mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium materials and provide fabrication, some mechanical, and general engineering solutions to our clients.

The role is varied and challenging and will be rewarding for the right person.

This is full time permanent position (40 hours per week) and offers some overtime and Saturday work.

Remuneration based on skill level.

We are interested in hearing from people of all skill levels and trades that may suit this role.

Please see our Trade me add for more information.

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Native plants fresh flowers hand knits for kids sharpening services local honey 8.30 till noon Carpark, Redwood tavern

MANDY’S MOWING For all your gardening needs.

Mowing, Weeding, Rotary Hoeing, Fence and Shed Painting.

Quotes available Mandy or Allan 027 685 2655

The Outward Bound School at Anakiwa is a specialist training provider, which supports people to reach their full potential through challenge in the outdoors.

We are looking for a Night Supervisor who is responsible for supervising students in the late evening and overnight at the school.

The Night Supervisor will ensure the physical and emotional safety of our students, and provide security of the school grounds, jetty and moorings.

Hours of work are generally between 8 pm and 6:30 am on a rostered basis, which is likely to be between 12 and 16 nights per month. A job share arrangement will be considered.

Experience with teenage students would be an advantage. A relevant first aid certificate would also be an advantage, but not essential for the right applicant. Training will be provided.

Please request a job description and information pack, if you are interested in applying for this position: anakiwa@outwardbound.co.nz Please send your application letter and CV to Rowena Williams: rwilliams@outwardbound.co.nz Applications close: 7th June 2019

To make a booking please email pressmyolives@gmail.com or phone the Booking Coordinator Graeme on 0275242282.

Further information is available on the website www.marlborougholivepress.co.nz

SHATTOCK, Pamela: May 20, 2019 WEBB, Kenwyn Allan: 21 February, 2019 Church Notices LIGHTHOUSE Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Holy Communion in Barnies Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service - 10am Family Service

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FLAHERTY, Kay Elizabeth: On 21 May 2019 at her home, after a long and courageous battle with illness, aged 59 years. Loved and adored wife of Chris and a dearly loved and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Laura and Jock Shaw (Palmerston North), Tom, and Sam. Loved daughter of Maureen and the late Mot Williams and sister of Christine and Barry (Christchurch).

A loved daughter-in-law of Noeline and Pat Flaherty (Rotorua) and respected Aunty of her nieces and nephews. Messages to 44 Brooklyn Drive Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to the Life Flight Trust c/- PO Box 14-449 Wellington 6241 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Monday 27 May at 1.30pm followed by private cremation at the Cloudy Bay Crematorium.

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ALMERAS-PERANO, Oskar: May 2, 2019

EVANS, Liv Renee: May 16, 2019

Alzheimers Society Marlborough

CULVERWELL, Alan (Al): Tragically taken on Thursday May 2, 2019, while defending his family. Aged 60 years. A Memorial Service for Al will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred Street, at 2.00pm on Friday May 31. From 6.30pm to 9.30pm there will be “A Celebration of Al’s 60 Years” at the same venue.

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HARDIE, Lesley Phair: May 19, 2019

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ABERNETHY, Sandra: Passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2019. Loving wife and best mate of the late Gordon, only child of the late Lillian Edmonds (Queensland). At Sandra’s request, a private cremation has been held.

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BEST, Yvonne Mary: May 20, 2019

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MILLARD, Sylvia Elizabeth: On Wednesday May 22, 2019, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 88 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Les, loved mother and mother-in-law of Annette and Gavin, Trevor and Debbie, Kerry and Pammy, Heather and Shayne, Robin and Sonia.

Loved Nana to all her grand and great grandchildren. A private farewell has been held.

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HAM, Phyllis Margaret (née Boyce): 12/11/1929 – 22/05/2019. Dearly loved wife of the late Erwin Francis Ham. Loved mother and mother-inlaw of Michael and Judy (Sydney), Maureen and Paul (Perth), Linda and Tony (Perth), Bryan and Phil (Auckland), Alister and Julia (Wellington), Kathryn and James (Sydney). A loved grandmother of her 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The day has come and we can no longer be together, we’ll keep you in our hearts, and you’ll stay there forever. R.I.P Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 or St John c/- PO Box 467 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road Blenheim on Friday 31 May at 11.00am. You are welcome to join the family afterwards for Phyllis’s interment at the Fairhall Cemetery.

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SPORT

Friday May 24, 2019

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Juniors know the score With provincial rugby unions in New Zealand removing junior representative age-group teams before the age of 16, it could set an alarming new trend.

Canterbury was the latest in a number of unions to stop representative honours for any team below the under-16 grade earlier this week as a shift from competition to participation continues to sweep through New Zealand sport.

I don’t believe I would have coped as a child in this environment.

I played any and all sports as a kid growing up in this mindset.

I was a child of no talent but plenty of desire to contribute to my team whether it was rugby, soccer, cricket, lawn bowls or indoor cricket.

By the age of eight, I was captaining my under-9 school rugby team, largely because I was the loudest and most opinionated.

Trust me, kids know when they are good at something and they know when they are winning.

Yes, we all played for the love of the game but we also played to win and I question if this move, which has merits as a stand-alone idea, may start us on the slippery slope

of mass participation awards and a lack of praise for the truly talented.

Missing out on higher honours is for many like me, the start of a realisation that not everyone is equally skilled at all aspects of life.

It builds resilience which is so desperately needed later in life when people fail at things that actual matter like tests or miss out on things like work promotions.

My future children will be told to go and have fun, to play fair but to play to win and be the best they can be.

If they don’t know the score, I

will tell them but trust me whether they are aged five, or 15, they’ll know.

As a sports journalist, I’ve witnessed many over-zealous parents making idiots of themselves on the sidelines of children’s sport football being the absolute worst and rugby not far behind.

With that in mind, I understand the approach to a more participation-based approach, but skills and talent should always be acknowledged and championed.

My one year of football at age eight, we lost every single game and only scored two goals all

season.

Even at that age, it was soul destroying, my switch to rugby the next year saw more victories with few of them I actually contributed to in any meaningful way.

I can assure you, the more enjoyable season was rugby because we won more.

Kids are more resilient than adults in many instances.

When they fall, kids often just get up and keep doing life at a million miles an hour.

I hope this move doesn’t slowly eradicate competitiveness in junior sport but I fear it might.

The Colleges sailing team which will be competing in Hobart in July. From left: Caleb Barnes, Jack Bennett, Jack Franklin, Georgina Dempster, Alexandra Thom, Riley Gardiner, Jack Fransen and Nick Williams.

Photo: Lamirana Photography

Sailors seek support for Hobart trip The Marlborough Colleges Team Sailing has gone from strength to strength in the past six years, and now the team has been selected to compete in the Australia verses New Zealand inter-dominion competition.

The inter-dominion is an annual competition between the top secondary schools sailing teams in Australia and New Zealand.

This year the Marlborough Boys’ College team went to national competitions as a composite team.

Under the event rules they could not compete in the Gold fleet competition, but due to their exceptional performance and the unavailability of some other teams, Marlborough has awarded one of the three spots for the Open class at the inter-dominion, to be held at Hobart during July.

Team sailing consists of a

three boat team competing against another three boat team in a short nine to 10 minute race. Multiple races are conducted in a day and this makes for a highly competitive event providing great spectator viewing as well as some adrenaline filled racing for the young sailors.

The team of eight are really excited about the opportunity to compete against the Australians.

Their closest rivals, Nelson College for Boys, are also going, and this is a real strong point as both teams will be training together in the weeks leading up to the event.

It is really great to see the team’s hard work and performance at regional events be recognized by the National authority, Ian Gardiner, southern regional support officer for Yachting New Zealand, says.

As with all events like this, a big part is the support that the team gets from the local businesses and the community, as without this getting to the competition in Australia would not be possible, Ian says.

“We’d like to say a big thank you for sponsorship so far from Butt Drilling, First National, Allan Scott Family Winemakers, Mediterranean Food Warehouse Marlborough, City Collision Repair Napier, Keith Gregory and Harbour Heights Air BnB. “We also plan an auction night, and would love to have donations for this, and the team has firewood for sale, which they’ll come and stack for you free of charge.

“The team needs more sponsorship, so anyone who can help with this can contact us at ian.qcyc@gmail.com”

PETER BROWN MEMORIAL RACE Sunday 26th of May, The Throne Track,

135 Avondale Road, Waihopai Valley Blenheim. (Off State Highway 63)

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Also racing is former world #2 Josh Coppins and multi time NZ champ Justin MacDonald.

This years Peter Brown memorial race is one not to be missed for riders and spectators alike!

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Friday May 24, 2019

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