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Goodbye Ken!

By Bill McElhinney It’s been a challenging few months for Blenheim music store owners Ken and Karenne Ham, but today they leave the business after 35 years and head to a well-earned retirement.

In July last year Ken announced he was ready to retire and he was putting the business up for sale.

A number of enquiries followed, but nothing concrete.

Then, two months ago, a potential buyer emerged and a sale seemed imminent.

Ken and Karenne ordered in a considerable amount of stock for the new buyers, but the sale fell through at the last minute.

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The last song! Raewyn Rice and parents Ken and Karenne Ham are saying goodbye to many happy years in the music business.

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Ken and Karenne head to retirement Continued from page 1.

“We were really disappointed and dejected at that stage,” Ken says, “but we decided to carry on.”

But now a national music retailer has stepped in and bought the business, and today is the last day for Ken, Karenne and their daughter, Raewyn.

“We’re ready to kick back and retire to our home in the Marlborough Sounds,” Ken says.

Owning a music store was a dream Ken had as a youngster, and despite the handicap of being blind, he took the opportunity to follow his dream when Blenheim business Wayne’s Music Specialities, in what was then Centrepoint Mall, came up for sale.

Ken took the plunge, bought the business, and in 1986 moved into the Scott

Street shop, which was specially designed to suit Ken’s lack of sight.

“It was designed to allow me to move about freely and also to suit the specific needs of a musical instrument retailer,” Ken says.

“When I put the business on the market I started winding down, and once I did I realised how tired I was and ready to retire,” Ken says.

“It’s a six and sometimes seven days a week business.”

One of the areas of the shop that will be missed by many customers and local musicians is the “cosy corner” at the rear of the shop where Ken, Karenne and visitors can sit and chat over a cup of coffee.

“We’ve had up to 20 people in there sometimes,” Ken says.

“One of our regulars used to refer to it as Ken Ham’s

Ken and Karenne Ham are looking forward to retiring to the Marlborough Sounds after the last day in their Scott Street store.

coffee shop and drop-in centre!”

Ken is president of the NZ Orphans Club, a group that aims to promote the various arts and encourage its members to develop their talents and use them

to support charitable causes.

Ken will continue with the Orphans Club, so people will still see him around from time to time doing what he loves – playing music and helping people.

Rockshop takes over Ken Ham’s store

By Bill McElhinney Ken Ham’s musical legacy in Blenheim will continue, with the store soon to be re-fitted and re-stocked to become part of the Rockshop & KBB Music Nationwide network of branches.

“I’m delighted that we have been able to pass our business on to The Rockshop,” Ken says, “and I know that the musicians of Marlborough will be well looked after and continue to be supported at every level.”

Rockshop already have a store

in Nelson and expansion into Marlborough wasn’t on the radar.

However, the closure of Ken Ham’s leaving Marlborough without a music shop resonated with the directors.

“We have the same fundamental, connections in the NZ musical community, and the same passion for music, that Ken, Karenne and their team brought to their region,” Rockshop founder and managing director, Mick Webb,says.

“We have respect and admira-

tion for what they have achieved and their absolute commitment to generations of musicians in the province. We look forward to continue their legacy in Marlborough.

“Our foundations are almost identical and we feel it’s a perfect fit between iconic Kiwi businesses. All the directors and executives of the group are musicians, most with regular gigs on top of their day to day executive roles.

“We know what musicians want and what they need: we

will deliver that to Marlborough by keeping the store open in Blenheim,” Mick says.

The store will remain in the current Scott St location, keeping the strong local focus and will be rebranded as Rockshop.

The Rockshop team are supporters of NZ music and musicians. This includes foundational support for the iconic RockQuest, BandQuest and ShowQuest events as well as the Blenheim based Southern Jam school jazz festival.

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Local girl Virginia Mathieson is training towards her private pilot's licence so she can fly float planes in Canada. Virginia will be one of nearly 100 women converging in Blenheim this weekend for the 2019 New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation Annual Rally.

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Teachers push back Wednesday saw local primary and secondary school teachers hold strike action as well as marching through Blenheim with placards and sharing their message “we won’t back down”.

A number of parents and students also attended to show their support.

Cellphones and driving Marlborough Police are catching more drivers who are not properly restrained and/or are using their phones illegally when driving.

In the first quarter of 2019 (1 January to 31 March 2019), 109 drivers were charged with mobile phone offences in Marlborough.

This is up 58 per cent (from 69 drivers) for the same period in 2018.

Cold arrives for winter The cold weather has arrived, just in time for the first day of winter.

The long weekend will not only see temperatures drop, but also the potential to see downpours and squally thunderstorms over the Marlborough Sounds areas.

Women in aviation

By Celeste Alexander Virginia Mathieson has a very clear idea of where she wants her dream of being a pilot to take her.

At the age of 24 she is training towards her private pilot’s licence and says she would like to be flying float planes in Canada.

Asked why this particular place in the world, she smiles and says; “I have no idea… it’s just where I want to fly!”

Virginia will be one of nearly 100 passionate aviatrixes who will be coming together

in Blenheim for a jam-packed weekend of flying, entertainment and comradery.

What is it all for? It’s the 2019 New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation Annual Rally, held in different locations around the country and this year, in Marlborough.

The NZAWA is a broad network of women from all corners of the aviation sector; pilots including fixed wing, helicopter, glider and balloon, engineers, air traffic controllers, and aviation

enthusiasts.

This year the Marlborough Aero Club volunteered to host the rally, thanks to the suggestion from Raylene Wadsworth, the club’s administration manager.

Raylene says the Marlborough Aero Club has around 380 members, including over 50 students, and all aged from 12-years through to their 90s.

“There’s about a dozen women from our club who are flying, and not only students, which is pretty cool.

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“We are proud to be hosting the rally… some of these women who are coming are really inspirational,” she says.

The rally will see a day of flying and competitions tomorrow at the Omaka Airfield and for the rest of the weekend, the women will be touring the region and enjoying the sights.

“There will be an increase in aircraft activity on Saturday, and the rest of the weekend will be spent showcasing Marlborough,” Raylene says.

The Marlborough Girls’ College Marine team are holding a public field day on Tuesday, June 4 from 9.30am12noon at the Marlborough Research Centre lecture hall, Budge Street.

It’s part of the 2019 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards.

The students won the Marine Award for their campaign to draft special legislation to improve protection of the Marlborough Sounds.

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MBC choir sings out for support

By Aimee O’Hagan Members of Marlborough Boys’ College choir, No Girls Aloud, are ready to warm up their vocal cords for a fundraising concert on Sunday, June 9.

With the concert being held at St Andrew’s Church beginning at 2:30pm, the choir’s line-up will include Lascia Ch’io Pianga, The Seal Lullaby, and the traditional kiwi love song, Pokarekare Ana. All money from the concert will go towards No Girls Aloud’s trip to Nelson for the annual Nelson/Marlborough regional Big Sing competition, which is set to be held on Thursday, June 13.

Entry to the concert will cost $5.

“We want people to come hear the boys because they won’t want to go to Nelson to see them,” choir director and Marlborough Boys’ College teacher, Con O’Brien, says.

“We also know that there are

people in the community who really love to see a classical concert!

“St Andrew’s is the perfect venue for it.”

MBC teacher, Barbara Song, says that the choir is not going to steal all the spotlight: there are plenty of other items lined up for the audience’s entertainment.

“The MBC brass ensemble are going to do a separate item – which is nice and exciting!” she says.

Additional guest acts include the MBC string quartet, guitarist, Joey Wegener, soloist, Narimasa Nagamata, and more.

“We’re trying to think about it from an audience’s point of view,” Barbara adds.

“Instead of having all vocals, we have a variety of performances.”

No Girls Aloud has 14 members, and includes two international students from Germany and Japan.

Marlborough Boys' College choir, No Girls Aloud. Back row: Leon Kendall (left), Laurenz Brunner, Hamish Timpson, Max Cavill-Sheriff, George Glover, and Ethan Neal. Front row: Daniel Diamond (left), Patrick Bay, Narimasa Nagata, Tom Coldwell, and Luka Van Rensburg. (Absent: Vinnie Gray, Jude Nelson, Te Akau Moanaroa, and Ethan Attridge.)

Woodbourne Tavern Pig & Deer Hunt

By Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith In response to the rural community’s concerns over unlawful hunting, Marlborough Police are mounting an operation over the coming weekend to check that hunters are acting lawfully when out and about in the process of hunting for pigs and deer.

Patrols will be operating overnight and in the early mornings to stop and speak to hunters, checking that those with firearms are licensed, that they have permits and permission if going onto DoC, Forestry or private land and making sure that they are aware of their obligations under the legislation that relates to hunting.

Police would like to remind hunters that they need permission to hunt on land managed or owned by someone else, otherwise they leave themselves open to prosecution for unlawful hunting.

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have a permit to hunt there and hunting is only permitted during daylight.

On a positive note, when Police have mounted similar operations in the past, they have been well received by genuine hunters who are pleased to see that Police are acting to deal with the problem hunters.

It has also been great to see hunters and their kids getting into the great outdoors and sharing the hunting adventure.

‘Thank you’ from the Marlborough RSA What an amazing sight it was to look out from the steps of the War Memorial Clock in Seymour Square on Anzac Day this year and see so many faces, spanning all ages, there to pay their respects to our fallen servicemen and women, our veterans and those men and women still serving our country, Marlborough RSA President, Chris Bamber, says.

“Anzac Day takes many hours of planning and organising, which starts back in December,” Chris says.

“Without the help of the Marlborough District Council, our RSA members, RNZAF Base Woodbourne, NZ Police, local community

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

PM to speak in Blenheim Come along for morning tea and listen to the Prime Minister discuss the Wellbeing Budget and how it will benefit Marlborough. The Prime Minister will talk about the plans that Budget 2019 sets out for New Zealand and how the Government and business can work together.

The event will be held on Thursday 6 June at the ASB Theatre, Blenheim, between 11.00 am

New Opaoa River Bridge and 12.30 pm.

Registration is essential so get in quick and book your tickets at: www.mcoc.org.nz/eventstraining/events/business-briefing-rt-honjacinda-ardern-prime-minister/ Tickets to the briefing are $34.50 and include morning tea.

Bookings close 12.00 pm Wednesday 5 June.

Dawn blessing for new youth centre A dawn blessing for the new Marlborough Youth Development Centre was held last week. The Centre has been a project in the making for many years; the Marlborough Youth Trust has long advocated for the need for a facility to provide programmes for young people to develop their skills and knowledge into adulthood.

Mayor John Leggett said it was great to see the building progress.

“Council is a strong supporter of this project and provided the building and funds for the redevelopment. Investing in our youth is an investment in our future.”

Marlborough Youth Trust Chair Russ Smith echoed the Mayor’s sentiments and said the new multi-functional facility is a fantastic initiative for all of Marlborough’s youth to enjoy.

The official opening for the new Centre will be on Wednesday 8 June, at which time the Centre will be officially named. The Youth Trust has run a competition asking youth to submit their ideas for its name. The winner and name will be announced at the opening.

For more information about the Marlborough Youth Trust visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/marlboroughyouthtrust/

Left to right: Marlborough Youth Trust Chair Russ Smith, listens to Mayor John Leggett speak at the dawn blessing, along with Heeni Thompson, Archdeacon Kevin Thompson and Nativity Minister John Neal

Proposed Reserve Revocation - Land occupied by Saveur Café, Bistro and Patisserie In accordance with Section 24(2) and Section 119(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977 notice is hereby given that the Marlborough District Council proposes to revoke the reservation as a recreation reserve over land being generally occupied by the Saveur Café, Bistro and Patisserie (ex Raupo Cafe) – refer to the below schedule.

The land is made up of two parcels: Lot 1 DP 4778 and Section 1 SO 443127. Lot 1 DP 4778 was originally a legal road which was stopped in 1970 and was eventually classified as a Recreation Reserve in 2006. Section 1 SO 443127 was acquired for Recreation Reserve in 2011.

Adjoining the Symons Street road frontage, the land contains an important Council services pump station and underground piping. The balance of the land has an extensive café development on it. It is now considered the land is surplus to Council Reserves Act requirements.

If you'd like to make a submission or objection on the proposed reserve revocation, please write to Council's agent APL Property Limited, 1st Floor, 27 Scott Street, PO Box 185, Blenheim 7240 before 4.00 pm on Tuesday 9 July 2019.

Please indicate whether you wish to speak to your submission.

For further information, or a copy of a plan showing the reserve area and Computer Freehold Register (Certificate of Title) proposed to be revoked, please contact Stephen Folster at APL Property, Ph: 03 577 7780 or email: steve.folster@aplproperty.co.nz Schedule 895 square metres, more or less, being Lot 1 DP 4778 and Section 1 SO 443127 contained in all fee simple Computer Freehold Register 574702 in the name of Marlborough District Council with a purpose of Recreation Reserve.

Community News – Marlborough Community Potters Marlborough Community Potters provide tuition facilities and support to members of the club and community for pottery. Courses

range from beginners to specialists. They cater for community groups and have a firing facility.

For further information Ph: 03 573 7199.

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Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan visited the New Opaoa River Bridge site last week.

A New Zealand Transport Agency project team has been busy installing the main pier piles to support the bridge, driving in seven large two-metre diameter steel cylinders 26 metres down into the ground. The cylinders will be filled with reinforced concrete.

The next step is constructing columns and headstocks on top of the piles, with phased completion in July. Precast concrete beams will be installed during August and September. After headstocks and abutments are completed, 72 concrete beams will be craned into place. These large 1.2m wide concrete beams, ranging from 21m to 26m long, will be trucked in from Christchurch.

Following this, the bridge deck and barriers will be constructed, and street lighting installed. The approach works to the bridge will then be built, comprising retaining walls, utility and service works, stormwater, new road surface, barriers, landscaping, traffic islands and signs.

Mana whenua iwi – Rangitane, Ngati Rarua and Ngati Toa – met with NZTA and the Council last month to discuss the new gateway landscaping. This ‘northern gateway’ is one of three landscaped gateways planned for Blenheim/Te Waiharakeke. The heritage ‘Banana Bridge’ is being retained as a shared pathway for cyclists and walkers.

The new bridge is expected to open mid 2020.

Further information is available at: www. nzta.govt.nz/projects/new-opaoariver-bridge/

Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan with a wooden pile from the former Grove Road Bridge, built in 1868 and washed out by a flood in 1878. The pile, made from native silver beech, is almost 7m long

Council Service hours - Queen’s Birthday Marlborough District Council, Blenheim office will be closed on Queen’s Birthday, Monday 3 June 2019.

Kerbside Collection: Rubbish and recycling scheduled to be collected on Queen’s Birthday; Monday 3 June will be collected on Tuesday 4 June 2019.

Please have your recycling crate and Council rubbish bags placed on the kerb by 7.30 am.

Transfer Station hours: Blenheim Transfer Station, Resource Recovery, Re-use Centres and Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting will be open between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm.

The E-Waste Collection Facility will be closed.

Picton Transfer Station will be open from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.

Havelock Transfer Station will be open from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.

Seddon, Rai Valley and Wairau Valley Transfer Stations will be closed.

Landfill The landfill will be open between 8.00 am and midday.

Library Services Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will be closed.

Bus Service There is no service on Monday 3 June 2019

Positive Ageing – Reminder to have your say Last year the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) asked you to have your say on a new strategy for an ageing population. The Ministry received 469 submissions and has developed a new draft strategy - Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumatua 2019 to 2034.

Its purpose is to drive actions to ensure all New Zealanders recognise older people’s potential and the opportunities of older age.

MSD is now asking for feedback on the draft strategy, and whether it is on the right track.

The public consultation will close on Monday 3 June. If you’d like to provide feedback visit www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz

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

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Some businesses really do need a reminder to support each other. It’s a bit like the old saying ‘never bite the hand that feeds you’!

Think about it.

Thank you to all the amazing kind and wonderful staff at Countdown in Redwoodtown that make my son’s day every time he goes in there.

He has special needs and its so difficult to get him to actually leave the house. All the staff here make such a fuss of him and speak to him that he actually wants to go shopping now.

I just appreciate it so much so thank you lovely staff at Countdown Redwood town, keep doing what you are doing. You don’t realise the difference you make to someone’s life.

talk Budget extra funds!

Elections coming. Isn’t it astounding, there has been $200 million extra found unused in education - isn’t that exactly what the striking educators demand in pay-wow!.

Now what about the annual $1.5 billion promised to the UN for 15 years before Aunty Helen lost. Now that could be fantastic for Pharmac to fund and save people suffering unnecessarily.

‘Kindness’ at our home first!

Is it worth it?

Kiwi bank, shame on you for getting rid of cheques. A lot of elderly people still use cheques. Hope you realise you will lose a lot of customers.

Is it really worth it? How about looking after the elderly?

Shame on you Kiwi bank you will lose our custom and investments as being pensioners we use cheque books as like many older people we haven’t got and don’t want phone banking or internet banking. Shame on you Kiwi bank.

Refugee numbers Errartum. Our refugee citizen numbers are no longer set by Wellington. Remember, last year, our politicians signed over all our quota for an independent UN committee to decide numbers, following the 2001 scandal.

But, it will be great to see the Brydan fully utilised for secure family resettlement, vacant Woodboune houses occupied and employment opportunities at an expanding Westwood.

Really?

Kids with cellphones in class. Really? Just ridiculous. They shouldn’t be allowed to have them on or be used during class time.

Who’d be a teacher today? Not me!

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Dentist fees Reading a moan somewhere; I am a real patient. My car park is provided, new complex, equipment, waiting room, receptionist, nurse also.

New gloves, masks, bib all OSH sterile or autoclaved, records on hand for SG to check, drilled, removed, replaced all for around $12 a minute by the best in the country! Don’t mention Man U as the needle goes in!

These are actual costs, and they are keeping them down. We are lucky here!

No frills airway To Air NZ, I was appalled when on one of your overseas flights I had to pay $10 dollars to watch a movie!

Stop being so tight, you make a huge profit.

Some of the staff not very friendly either, pick up your game.

Thanks Thanks Tyre General on Nelson St, Blenheim.

Fast and friendly service.

Hurtful and disturbing What a shame someone thought putting an anonymous note in Wayne Careys mailbox was a fun thing to do.

In fact it was hurtful and quite disturbing. You should be ashamed of yourself.

What a wonderful night’s entertainment at the Sole Mio concert. The clear beautiful sound of their voices without the use of a microphone was just magical and so was their sense of fun and joy of life.

Fantastic Thanks to SOLE MIO for coming to Blenheim.

Fantastic show last night.

Voters choose. 13, (unlucky for some now) Councillors were asked their cannabis law opinion/choice. Only Jamie and BD answered.

Others, voted in, under Honesty, Transparency, Integrity and Openness, declined to answer under the vintage guise it was not necessary to speak their tax-payer paid/voted minds, why?

Are they hedging their election chances? Gosh, we hope not darlings; new definitive vertebrae candidates are awaited. J.A. for mayor 2020.

Not poor planning Eltham Rd. It’s not poor planning, there’s none.

Crazy, crazy, what else would you expect from this council.

Not a good look A premiere night at the movies and the foyer / lounge area for sitting waiting to go in is littered with mess. A good look - not!

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Peaceful oasis Congratulations to all involved with the massive amount of work carried out at Grovetown Lagoon - we had a very pleasant walk this week.

It’s a peaceful oasis not far from suburbia. With the installation of information panels etc the walk will be enhanced even more.

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Will never know Think it is great that your “5 minutes with” is including a wide range of people in our community and what they do for our town.

Well done.

Re Oil slick on your coffee. You will never find answers. I seen it ever since I shifted here not long ago.

I just hope the boiled water kills whatever. We will never know. Bit sad this so called “progress”.

Drugged driving deaths

Not in my day

Politicians are desperately trying to work out how to stop drugged driving.

The answer which appears to be invisible, is in the question, stop drugs use and enforce the statutory law and imprison offenders.

Not what Cindy wants, but, killers must be punished.

A recent $500 fine only for a hit and run death is not what we accept as the new norm. Or will it take a fatal accident in their house to see the Eureka light go on?

Shop local or we’ll be no more

Well done

Brydan housing

Hedging?

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You can find a nice quiet clean suburb with like minded successful people to live and feel safe from anywhere in NZ. Then at the same time you are surrounded by invisible warriors whom have died for the land many decades ago that you now call home.

The result of colonisation, govt and crown land grabs and foreign land buyers have forced descendants of these dead warriors to feel the stigma and shame and ignorance of people like you.

Think before you judge.

These students striking for climate change make me laugh. Driven to air conditioned schools in big SUVs, prefer to sit around with their regularly updated electronic toys in heated and lit surroundings instead of playing outside and are taken on overseas holidays.

All of this uses heaps of energy and resources.

None of this in my day.

In reply to the article in the Wed’s Sun about Ciao Bella NZ being in Blenheim for 2 weeks, I would like to point out a few factors about this industry.

We buy direct from the genuine supplier & offer the best deals available to us. Shopping there is compromising your future of being able to shop local in the future as businesses will not survive.

Gentleman Re smarten up. Maybe Prince William, being the gentleman he is, allowed Jacinda to go first.

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Faith O’Hagan (15) is an avid young author.

By Aimee O’Hagan Blenheim 15 year-old, Faith O’Hagan, has an infectious love of words.

The Marlborough Girls’ College year 11 student recently wrote a 121 paged, “coming-ofage” novel – titled ‘The Day’s Eye’ – for the Young New Zealand Writer’s Youth Laureate award for 2019.

Out of the 40 entries from across New Zealand, Faith successfully placed in the top eight.

Her prize for this amazing achievement? Getting an extract of her novel published (alongside excerpts of the rest of the top eight manuscripts) in an anthology named ‘Write Off Line’.

The competitors’ only requirements were that the books be in indented format and ten thousand to thirty thousand words long.

For Faith, the competition not only taught her valuable lessons, but also helped her to grow.

“I’m quite a goal-orientated

person, so entering the competition gave me a sense of purpose and direction,” she says.

“It was a great learning experience for how to balance my time: on the last day, I wrote for seventeen hours in total, and submitted my book a minute before it was due!

“My advice for anyone who wants to write a book is to not do that! Always give yourself time to edit.”

As a bonus prize, Faith was also asked to act as a youth panelist in a workshop at a writing conference – which takes place this Queen’s Birthday weekend – specifically to discuss her opinion on how women should be portrayed in novels.

“It gives me a chance to make my voice heard for subjects that matter, like comparing ourselves on social media, objectification of women, and stereotypes,” she says.

“I knew if I didn’t take the opportunity, I’d regret it.”

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By Aimee O’Hagan Tuesday night saw six women from Marlborough’s all-female Simply The Breast dragon boating team strutting their stuff at Blenheim’s Fashion Central.

The team was holding a fashion parade, fundraising for the “ongoing cost of maintaining equipment and helping members in the regatta season for entry, travel, and accomodation”, team member, Donna Booth, says.

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Over 60 supporters attended the one and a half hour event; tickets were sold out days before the show took place.

Simply The Breast member, Sonya Warwick, says the show successfully raised a total of $700.

“The rain did not dampen another fabulous evening of fun and fashion!” Donna exclaims.

According to Sonya, the fashion show is held twice every year – one at the beginning of the winter season, and the other at the end of spring.

She describes the event as “fun” and a “big outing”, and Donna adds that the night is always a “great evening had by all”.

Not only did attendees get to enjoy watching the models walk the runway, but they also got to indulge in some “welcome refreshments” – juice and some nibbles – during a short interval.

“Keep an eye out for another show with Simply The Breast,” Donna says.

Simply The Breast team member, Jude Goodall, is an enthusiastic model! Photo supplied.

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Brad Millar Owner/operator of Heating Marlborough Helping youngsters with career choices. From left: Chelsea Yates and Aaron Burtenshaw from Marlborough King Salmon, Lucy MacLean and Russell McGhie from vineyard management company Hortus, with college students Shannon McLean and Hamish Turner holding a $15,000 dive helmet that will be one of the exhibits at the June 12 conference.

A chance for youngsters to explore the future of work

By Bill McElhinney It’s a fast-changing world and preparing for tomorrow’s workplace can be challenging for young people.

But help is at hand, in the form of a free, one-day conference on June 12 for all Marlborough Year 12 and Year 13 students.

“We’re inviting students to spend a day at the Marlborough Convention Centre discovering what the workplace of the tomorrow looks like,” Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough regional manager, Kelvin Watt, says.

“Speakers will share their stories of inspiring possibilities in the workplace of tomorrow – including the role of artificial intelligence,

hard facts about soft skills, the power of personal branding and how to turn your million-dollar idea into an entrepreneurial reality.”

Smaller group sessions will reveal skills to make youngster more ‘employable’ in the future (like how to write a killer CV - and get your foot in the door at your dream job), as well as the basics of investing, and different industry perspectives on what the future of work means.

“There will be interactive industry ‘stations’ and interactive displays will highlight technological changes and a vast variety of career pathways,” Kelvin says.

“You can have a go with some pretty amazing tech, and open your eyes to some

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“There will be virtual reality headsets - travel to different countries, order a baguette in France... while standing in Blenheim.

“You can take control of a submersible - used in the aquaculture industry and see what a $15,000 dive helmet looks like and the tech involved.

“Or you can build a ‘house’ from scratch, shuck and cook your own seafood and experience the latest advancements using face recognition software.

“And there will be local success stories, where young people developing bright career paths share their lessons with you.”

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such as construction, aquaculture, salmon farming and viticulture will be on hand to share career information and answer questions, Kelvin says.

Ma rlborough college students Hamish Turner and Shannon McLean have been helping organise the conference and will have a team of college students there on the day.

“This conference is FREE to all Year 12 and Year 13 students, and the 160 spaces have been filled, but we’ve got a wait list so get your name in now and you may still get in,” Kelvin says.

“You need to register your interest now to get on the wait list! So get your phones out and go to http://bit.ly/ FutureofWork2019!”

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I would love to import a KX250SAF from the States.

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Go down the Diversion and try to catch a Kahawai or take the dog for a run ( I wouldn’t run but the dog would).  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Probably a gym membership – on more than one occasion. That covers both!  Favourite programme recently watched?

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Friday 31 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.

Bolivia Cards And Rummy O: Love cards? come and join in. Bolivia cards every Friday 1pm-4pm. Also Rummy O every Monday 12.30pm4pm. Blenheim Bowling Club Hall, 65a Weld Street.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast For NZBCF: A delicious breakfast and plenty of fun to raise funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. 9am. $30 includes breakfast and a glass of pink bubbles or juice on arrival. Allan Scott Family Winemakers, 229 Jacksons Road, Rapaura.

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

5.30pm. 5Tapped, 30 Scott Street.

Green Drinks: Join Envirohub Marlborough and other local businesses and learn what they are doing to reduce their impact on the planet. A free drink and light snacks provided. 5pm-6pm. Envirohub Marlborough, 14 Auckland Street, Picton.

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

Yoga: Every Friday 9.15am-10.30am. $10. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton. Also on Monday’s 6pm-7.15pm, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s 9.15am10.30am.

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: Exhibitions on show ‘Parasols’ from the Marlborough Museum’s collection, on until August 1. Also ‘Women Photographers of Marlborough’, 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.

On until the July 11. Open 6.30am3pm, Monday-Friday. Karaka Cuisine, 12 Sheffield Street, Riverlands Estate.

Games, Coffee, Gelato And Cakes: What more could you ask for. A variety of games on offer or bring your own to play. Open late every Friday and Wednesday for game night. Delicia Ice Cream Café, 4 Scott Street.

Kobi Ireland with the possum he entered into last year’s Woody Pig & Deer Hunt. The competition is on again this weekend with the weigh in event taking place on Sunday from 1-3pm. Prize giving will follow. The public is welcome to go along and see the action. File photo.

Saturday 1 Eden Kavanagh: Join Eden Kavanagh for a fantastic night of music. 7pm. Tickets $25 including a glass of wine. Transport available from Blenheim I-Site $15 return. Escape to Picton Boutique Hotel, 33 Wellington Street, Picton.

Limited tickets available.

Craft Fair: Lots of crafts plus a sausage sizzle. Today, Sunday and Monday 10am-4pm, with free entry. Havelock Town Hall, corner of Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock. Supporting Havelock St John Youth Group.

Introduction To Essential Oils: Are you curious about what essential oils are, how they can be of benefit and how to incorporate them into your everyday life? Don’t miss this free fun filled informative afternoon with local Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, Huia Crosby. 3pm-6.30pm.

Karaka Cuisine, 12 Sheffield Street, Riverlands Estate.

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.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Blenheim Members’ Autumn Exhibition’. On until June 16. Opening hours 10.30am4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘Remembering Rodin’. A touring exhibition developed and toured by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. On until June 22. Also ‘Four X Five X Six’ an exhibition of large format photography. On until June 23. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

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

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

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

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the tractor rides are available.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

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

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Sunday 2 Marlborough Ploughing Championships 2019: Spend the day soaking up some sunshine and country air. A variety of ploughing on display as well as the Clydesdale horses in action.

11am-3pm, coffee cart on site.

Entry by gold coin donation. Entry off Rapaura Road, will be fully sign posted.

The Woody Pig And Deer Hunt 2019: Weigh in between 1pm-3pm with prize giving at 3.30pm. Live music from 7pm. All welcome. The Woodbourne Tavern, 80 High Street, Renwick.

2019 Sunbelts Day 2: Day two of the Sunbelt Series. With drivers from all over the New Zealand racing. Food plus hot and cold drinks available all day, shop is cash or eftpos only. Public welcome. Kartsport Marlborough, 1 Wither Road.

Pop Up Bouncy Castle Day: Treat the children to a great day out.

A separate area for 1-6 year olds.

Food and refreshment’s available.

Today and Monday, 10am. Discounted pre-sale tickets $10 or $12 on the day. Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre, 50 Battys Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Rai Valley Tavern for lunch.

11.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Also Thursday Group rides. Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am.

Members and visitors welcome.

Roadhouse Breakfast: For car enthusiasts of all genres. Held the first Sunday of every month. Coffee cart on site and great food available.

8am-11pm. Riverlands Roadhouse, 3535 State Highway 1.

The Pink Floyd Experience: Don’t miss this spectacular and fitting tribute in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’. 8pm.

Tickets available from Ticketek. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Sorry no Eftpos, cash only.

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, motorbikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

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

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

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

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

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

May 23, mens stableford: Ian Clark 83; Clive Drummond 83; Ian Moffatt 82; Blue Arthur 79; John Anderson 77; Ross Agnew 77; John Rewi 74; Graeme Daines 74; Ezra Kahaki 74; Don Lamond 74; Bob Tapp 73.

May 25, mixed stableford, 2nd round Seagers Cup: Hay Montgomery and Jenny Evans 74. Mens stableford: Ray Herd 41; Arnold Newman 41; Clive Aitchison 41; Jim Findlay 40; Percy Noblett 40; Doug Shaw 40; Ross Agnew 40; Mike Guillemot 40; Mike Gardiner 39; James Brunel 39; Lyn Ingram 39; Phil Starkey 38; Hay Montgomery 38; Don Lamond 38. Fairweathers Prize NTP 6/15: Gary Hildyard. Geoffrey T Sowman NTP 9/18 for 2: Brent Baker.

May 25, 9 hole stableford: Ian Clark 24; Alan Martin 23; Doug Shaw 21; Leo McKendry 20; Blue Arthur 20; George Mitchison 19; Stuart Parker 19; Brian Burgess 19; Bruce McLauchlan 19; Ray Welsh 19; Jan DeZwart 19; Garry Blake 19; Graham Parker 18; Ivan Neame 18.

Women: Jan Blake 18; Marg Hamilton 18; Dawn Walker 17; Chris Burns 16.

May 27, womens stableford 0-35: Judith Batty 31; Trees Rewi 28. 36+ Bernice Arnold 35; Jenny Evans 27.

Coming events: Saturday, mens monthly medal, 4th Reeves Cup. Women: stableford. Monday, 9 hole stableford open, 10am start, all welcome. Wednesday, women LGU medal, Stretch Shield.

Thursday, mens stableford 4th CV Ritchie Memorial.

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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.

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Annual General Meeting Blenheim United Friendly Society

TENDERS:

For the purpose of: Chairman's report, election of Officers, and financial report Where: Vintage Car Clubrooms Brayshaw park When: 6th June 2019 starting 7.30pm Apologies to Robin Cox. Ph 578 4115 or email robincox@xtra.co.nz

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Scrums - the ultimate time-waster Grant Nisbett’s groans throughout the Crusaders and Blues Super Rugby game summed it up.

The long-time rugby commentator bemoaned the amount of time wasted re-setting scrums during the Crusaders’ 19-11 win at Christchurch Stadium on Saturday night. Nisbett said during the commentary that it was time for

the game clock to stop for reset scrums.

It was the tip of the iceberg of problems with a match that had no flow and inept officiating which has plagued the 2019 competition.

The scrums were a mess and the Crusaders were disallowed a penalty try for a high tackle on Richie Mo’unga in the act of scoring a try

that was somehow deemed legal by on-field referee Mike Fraser.

It was a cold night with plenty of dew on the grass and that did contribute to the stop-start nature of the game.

It was a poor advertisement for the game.

Even the purists, of which I’d like to think I am one, would have

struggled to say it was time well spent in viewing the arm wrestle.

A scrum clock would be a step in the right direction.

Professional rugby, like all sports, are in the entertainment business and reset scrums are not entertaining, they’re annoying.

Scrums still have to be contestable moments of the game, but

Harriers cross country champs The conditions were perfect for the annual Marlborough Harriers Club cross country champs held on Kemp’s Farm, 17 Valley, at the base of Weld Pass.

The course was made up of a 1km, 2km and a 3km loop,

which was testing in places and mostly dry underfoot, although the creeks had just enough water to ensure feet got wet.

A lot of regular members were absent and numbers were low in all categories except veteran

men and veteran women, who competed over 8km and 6km respectively.

The field spread out reasonably quickly from the start as all competitors in all grades started together, including the walkers.

Although the junior boys and girls numbers were low there was still some good competition.

It was mentioned that the little hills in the first lap seemed to become mountains in the second lap.

they need to be sped-up and simplified for the modern viewer with short attention spans.

Referees have to try harder to let games flow and most importantly be consistent in their enforcement of the laws of the game.

Currently, that’s not happening and the quality of matches is suffering.

Cuddon Cycling events Cuddon Cycling Marlborough meets tomorrow at 1.30pm at the Tuamarina School car park (over railway line).

Open grade 40km handicap event, junior under 17 grade 20km handicap event.

Open $5, junior $3. Please assemble at 1pm. All welcome.

On Monday meet at Athletic Park at 4pm for school cycling training and coaching.

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Peter Mann was second in the veteran men’s Connor Pugh, first place in the boy’s 12 and Tracey Sims took second place in the section of the cross country champs. under section. veteran women’s race.

Wairau Valley golf Results from recent matches played at the Wairau Valley Golf Club.

Saturday, par round, men: W. Lacey +! (count back), R. McGarry +1;

Womens Interclub golf Results from the Womens Interclub golf played at Kaikoura on Sunday.

Kaikoura 37 v Marlborough 35: C. Mackie 9 v E. Stenhouse 9; B. Ford 5 v M. Keenan 13; L. Schoot 12 v C.Wilson 6; J. Davies 11v M. Skilton 7.

Blenheim 41 v Wairau Valley 31:

J. Batty 8.5 v Mel Hampton 9.5; J. Ingram 10.5 v Y. Wallace 7.5; K. Dickson 11 v A. Graham 7; S. Greenstreet 11 v E. Brown 7.

Rarangi 41.5 v Picton 30.5: T. Bary 10.5 v J. Har 7.5; B. Quaife 9.5 v K. Keys 8.5; M. Best 12 v S. Hutchinson 6; M. Smith 9.5 v J. Jones 8.5.

Awatere golf results Results of the Bayleys Marlborough 27 hole mixed tournament played at the Awatere Golf Club.

Winners on 68 stablefords: Jane Hall & John Billingsley; Marianne Rienke & Eddie Davis 64; Dawn & Lyell Marfell 61; Paula Bavin & Brook Hale 60; Maria McConway & Jeff Pascoe 57 on count back from Jane & Warren

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Awatere golf results D. Price Sq, P. Way, Sq, J. McLauchlan Sq, M. McKenzie Sq; R. Bruce -1; R Chee -2, D. McFarlane -2.

Ladies: A. Walker -3; E. Brown -4; F. Price -5.

Ingram also 57; Judith Batty & David Beggs 56.

Coming events: Saturday ,Captains Choice.

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Results from recent matches played at the Awatere Golf Club.

Women’s Wednesday golf, May22 stableford: 1st Trish Redwood 42; 2nd China Ching 37; 3rd Polly Marfell 36.

Saturday May 25, men medal+putts: 1st Lyell Marfell 95; 2nd Tony Lloyd 96;p 3rd Steve Marfell 102.

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

May 18, McIsaac Cup: Dave Proctor +4; Phil Hawke +3 c/b; Andrew Sunley +3; Mike McGuire +2 May 19, ITM Business House: Women; Maria McConway 35; Marilyn Smith 33; Kaye Keys 31. Men: Mike MCGuire 42; Jeff Pascoe 40; Dave Proctor 39; Damien Pollard 39; Trevor Gullery 34; Barry Gray 34; Greg Goodfellow 34.

Team :Compass Charters 122; Golf Hub 122; Crowe Tavern 114; Jolly Roger 112; ITM 91; Mint Air 91 May 21, Women’s 3rd LGU: Overall

winner, Maria McConway 72; 0-25.3 Dido Harper 76; Margaret Frisken 78.

25.4 – 27.5: Ricki Ashworth 81; Sue Hutchinson 82. 27.6 + - Lin Stobe 86; T Cowlishaw 86. 9Hole: Lyn Pawson 39.5; Margaret Moorhead 40.

May 23: Len Barlow 40; Grant Aikman 40; Dave Proctor 39; Ian Molloy 39; Gary Aldridge 39; Aaron Wilson 38; John McIsaac 38.

May 24, 9 holes, team stableford: Lyn Pawson, Joan Gabara, Joyce McClelland 33; Odette Roper, Dido Harper, Margaret Frisken 31; Ellie Gillies, Kim Gabara, Colin Roper 26.

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Bryers bullish over Monaro Maro’s Harness Jewels chances Waterlea trainer Merv Bryers is bullish about his chances with Monaro Maro in the Harness Jewels at Christchurch’s Addington Raceway tomorrow.

Bryers will have a runner at the coveted day of age-group racing for the first time and is confident he has the horse capable of making it a successful day when his charge lines up in the Ruby Trot for three-year-olds.

“I think I have the best horse in the race,” he says. “The second line draw will suit her for sure, I’m rapt with it.

“We worked hard to get her there and she needed another four races to qualify.

“Every time she’s stepped away she’s done pretty well I thought.

Monaro Maro, a three-year-old trotter which was bred by Blenheim’s Maurice Wharton, qualified for the Jewels with a stunning win on May 17 at Addington, when she led most of the way in a gritty performance which Bryers said illustrated how gutsy the horse is.

“She can sit parked all night and she’d stick with them,” he says of the horse which has won four of her 26 starts.

“She’s not a pampered horse, she doesn’t like too much attention, she just wants to get out there and race.

Monaro Maro’s half sister, Monaro Mia and her mother Monaro Miss both raced at the Jewels.

Bryers qualified Monaro Mia to become a race horse and it was that which led him to become a part owner

Monaro Maro returns to the birdcage after winning race 4 at Addington on May 17 with John Dunn in the sulky. Owner/trainer Bryers is also pictured.

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and trainer of Monaro Mia. “She (Monaro Mia) was nothing to look at in the paddock and there was doubts she’d make it to the races but I got her and managed to qualify her and then she races for another stable and became quite successful.”

Monaro Mia races for Nicky

Chillcott and has won six of her 23 starts so far in her career.

“It was that success which helped me, as the owner came back and said to me I could qualify Monaro Maro and keep her this time.”

Bryers, who drove horses in the 70s, had his first winner in 26 years when Monaro Maro won a race in

March.

He moved to Blenheim three years ago and helped out with Blenheimtrainer Brent Weaver “just to get the feel of things again”.

Now, Bryers has two horses he trains and two more he is breaking in.

Bryers said the sprint distance

of 1980m would suit her and he expected her to be a contender.

“She’ll stick at it all day,” he says.

“It’s great to have a horse in it on the day.”

Bryers will attend the meeting and says there’s likely to be a little bit of Blenheim-based support for him on the day.

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