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Lamb in a van Lamb rejected by mother, becomes courier co-driver

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When a courier van pulls up your driveway, the last thing you would expect to see is a little black and white lamb peering out the window. For 10-day-old lamb, Wez, it’s his new daily routine; swapping a grassy paddock for a blanket in a box in the passenger seat being driven around by CourierPost driver, Simon Undrill. Wez, a black headed Dorper, was the first born of twins but for an unknown reason was rejected by his mother. He has now adopted Simon and prefers to stick close to him at all times, including at work and home. Continued on page 2. Wez the 10-day-old orphaned lamb is enjoying the view from the passenger seat of a local CourierPost van as he is hand-reared by his owner.

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Couriers come in all ‘sheep’ and sizes Continued from page 1 He was found under a pile of logs by owner Simon Undrill who has around 35 of the sheep on his property, in a weak state. Simon began hand-rearing little Wez but with him being a busy driver and needing to feed him six times a day, there was no other choice but to take Wez along for the ride. “He’s my little co-pilot,” Simon says. “At home he sleeps by the fire and follows me around everywhere I go, sleeps at my feet and sits at the table,” he laughs. The logistics of caring for a newborn lamb while on the road collecting and delivering parcels means that special adaptations needed to be factored in. This includes Wez needing to wear two newborn nappies to prevent any ‘accidents’ inside the van, and a large box on the passenger seat to contain the energetic little lamb.

“He’s a real character. He loves music and is silent when it’s playing, but when you turn it off he starts to make some noise,” Simon says. “He sleeps most of the day… he’s my little mate.” This isn’t Simon’s first time having a lamb in his van. He reared one last year but says he did receive plenty of offers to babysit during the day. “Everyone sees a cute lamb and offers to babysit,” he laughs. “The one I had last year even spent time at a jewellery shop while I worked.” For those wondering what fate has instore for Wez, Simon says he’s “undecided” at this stage. “Usually the boys keep their bits but if I made him a wether he could be a pet for life. “He’s a good pedigree so I might look at rehoming him later on but for now he’s my co-pilot. “He will cruise with me until he’s able to stay home and feed on

Blenheim CourierPost driver, Simon Undrill, has a lamb in the co-driver's seat.

grass with just a top up feed in the morning and at night. “I just want to give him the best start as possible and because he can’t drink from his mum he relies on me.

“And why wouldn’t I? He’s pretty cool,” Simon says. If you have cute photos of newborn lambs send them to: celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz

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From Thursday last week, a community-based assessment centre (CBAC ) operated by Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB) has been providing free COVID-19 tests for the Marlborough region. Located at the old netball courts at Horton Park, the CBAC operates between 8am to 5pm. Marlborough PHO Chief executive, Beth Tester, says that the response has been “phenomenal” to the CBAC. “Yesterday [Thursday August 13] we swabbed 137 people.” The CBAC is currently only testing people who are symptomatic, Beth says. The CBAC will be active for the hours of 8am to 5pm until this Friday.

“We will reassess as the week goes on, and see how many people are arriving later in the day.” Beth advises people wanting a test to stay in their cars, and wait until they are called forward. The wait time is normally about two minutes. “Stay in your car. The cars will move forward, and then you’ll be swabbed.” COVID-19 tests are also available at your regular GP clinic and Urgent Care Centre, Blenheim. COVID-19 tests are free for people with symptoms in the Marlborough region. Community transmission update Thirteen new confirmed cases were announced at yesterday’s 1pm briefing

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Waterlea Harness meeting to go ahead in January

By Celeste Alexander

The smell of pine and fresh metal grindings linger in the air as a group of busy men lean over benches putting generations of wood and metal-working skills to action. These are retired butchers, dentists, scientists, farmers and even army servicemen and are part of a larger group belonging to the Menz Shed Blenheim. In one corner of the wood workshop a member sands down a lid for a bowl he has nearly finished. This bowl was originally a piece of firewood which was carefully cut down and shaped to have a beautifully rounded, smooth finish. On the opposite side of the workshop is another bench with two rustic bird houses, and member Ian Green working on some wooden spoons he’s close to completing. One of the spoons was an order for a woman who recently asked the Menz Shed to build her a moveable goat shelter on wheels. Ian, a retired butcher shows off a wooden cheeseboard and knife he also recently completed. Menz Shed Blenheim chairperson, Dave Oliver, explains how the men enjoy their time in the workshop and how it provides comradery and an outlet for their creativity. “It provides a safe place in the local community to support social interaction and to share, preserve and enhance the skills, abilities and interests of the membership. “It also provides support and assistance to less fortunate individuals and community groups,” he says.

The Waterlea Harness meeting will go ahead as published in The Blenheim Sun on July 1. Fears that the Marlborough Harness Racing Club had completely lost its racing dates in the draft calendar for next season are untrue. The January meeting has always been popular with the public and horse fraternity and will go ahead as usual. The Harness Club are already working to make the two day meeting on January 15 and 17 bigger and better than before.

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Thieves have stolen a New Zealand flag belonging to the Marlborough RSA which flies at the Burleigh Olive Grove, and the association is hoping those responsible will return it them or the Police. RSA member, Peter Rhind, says the flag had a padlock on it to prevent it being taken. “I can only assume they’ve stood up on the large stones there and stretched the flag down to reach the top toggle to take the flag off. “It’s frustrating and annoying that some low life has taken it. If they really wanted a flag all they had to do was ring the RSA,” he says. Peter has reported the flag theft to Blenheim Police and has since replaced it. “If the person responsible has a guilty conscience then put the flag in a paper bag and drop it to the RSA office at the Clubs of Marlborough, or the Police. “It’s a real shame for the community as the memorial there is for soldiers who served in the second World War and kids in the area often visit and lay poppies on the stone,” he says.

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Russell Gent is one of the 'bike boys' at the Menz Shed Blenheim who works on donated bikes to fix and tidy them up, before the community can buy one for a donation. INSET: Ian Green was a butcher by trade and is now retired. He’s enjoying using his woodworking skills learned from his father with the Menz Shed in Blenheim.

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Next door is a separate shed for a group of men dubbed the ‘Bike Boys’ who work on donated bicycles; carrying out repairs, replacing broken parts, tidying up and testing. These bikes are then made available to the public in exchange for a suggested donation to the Menz Shed. The Bike Boys include members Russell Gent, Basil Stanton, Stu Verhey and Gordon Hill. Recycling donated bikes is a major project undertaken by the group to provide affordable bikes to individuals who could otherwise not afford a new one. Russell adds; “We do not compete with other bike specialists in Blenheim or look to take work

away from them, it’s simply to provide a service to those who cannot afford to buy one brand new.” The Council provides Menz Shed Blenheim with a grant every six months to help pay for new parts they need to purchase as the group operates on a “shoestring budget”, Dave says. A number of children’s bikes go to the Red Cross for refugee families settling into the region, and some go to the Blue Door. To save money the Bike Boys have manufactured much of the equipment needed to help with bike repairs, maintenance and storage. Russell points out the moveable bike racks attached to the wall and

explains how he fashioned them from the front forks of adult’s bikes. In another shed nearby Russell shows it filled with parts, tyres and tubes and bikes waiting to be fixed. An outside rack has a number of bikes ready for new homes. The retired farmer says he really enjoys the work and takes pleasure from seeing people enjoy one of their bikes. The Menz Shed Blenheim operates Monday and Thursday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm, and Saturday mornings from 9am to 12noon. They are located beside The Bright Centre on Dillons Point Road, Blenheim.

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The leader of Marlborough’s economic recovery group is in self-isolation after a trip to Auckland the day before the city went into Alert Level 3. The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) chair and Blenheim ward councillor Mark Peters said from his home last Friday his third day in self-isolation – that the news came as a “shock”. Meanwhile, Marlborough Mayor John Leggett was in Christchurch for his partner’s son’s wedding, which had already seen its guest list “trimmed back” by Auckland’s strict rules on who could leave. Both leaders said the region was “well-prepared” for another lockdown if the latest COVID-19 outbreak could not be contained. Mark flew to Auckland last Tuesday morning to attend a New Zealand Rugby Foundation meeting as its treasurer, where he met with five to six other people, before returning home about 8.30pm. Minutes later, at 9.15pm, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Auckland would enter Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand would move to Alert Level 2, after authorities uncovered community transmission of COVID-19 in Auckland. “I thought, ‘God, I’m just back from Auckland’,” Mark said. He had travelled from Auckland Airport to the meeting and back, but decided to self-isolate at home “to be on the safe side”. “Everyone gets a little apprehensive when things like this change.” He said he was not showing Coronavirus

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Carol Spaulding Blenheim We need a mixture of Level 3, like when we went into Lockdown, but businesses who are smart can operate.

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Stuart Wilson Blenheim I think that what the government is doing is appropriate. Level 3 for Auckland and Level 2 for the rest of the country is working well.

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Work a forgotten ethic? Just like to join those pointing out the appalling state of the set highway Blenheim to Christchurch with large, at times deep, potholes. Work seems a forgotten ethic. Recently in travelling between Blenheim and Kaikoura there was inertia galore. Frequently groups of “workers” being paid from the

public purse, were standing around chatting. And it’s three long years since the Kaikoura earthquake. I had noted the same inertia when the ridiculous $6 million Spring Creek roundabout was being built. Six or seven guys with clip boards pretending to be busy and getting well paid for it. I witnessed the

same on the new Opawa bridge construction, one or two working, the rest standing around in groups, chatting. Then I took the dogs for a walk at Monro Street. Two guys from one contracting firm talking to another guy from another contracting firm (firm names on trucks). Half an

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End of pilgrimage celebration On August 1, Marlburians gathered to celebrate Eid Al Adha together. Food was provided, and the four nations of New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia, and Malaysia were represented, as people from all over the world gathered in celebration and prayer. “This festival comes at the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca, where we follow in the Footsteps of Abraham,” says Zayd Ian Blissett. “All the rituals reflect his story as the first to realise that there is only one God.”

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Sisters Shaliza/Zyrin, Endeng, Nisha, Rafidah, Karina, Nurani, and Andara gather to celebrate Eid Al Adha together.

Can I make a suggestion regarding parked cars in the four streets leading off Dillon, Charles, George, Arthur, & Monro? With cars parked on either sided it makes it difficult to navigate around them and if you meet a vehicle coming towards you one of you has to pull into a space to let it pass. Is it possible to make those streets one way ,two up and two down. It shouldn’t be too hard a few signs & arrows painted on the road, & drivers wouldn’t. Be going too far out of their way. S Fleet

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

Council services at Alert Level 2 Please adhere to 2 metre physical distancing at all Council facilities including libraries, customer services centres, parks, reserves, Marlborough Airport and waste facilities. Please download the COVID-19 tracer app and use it at Council facilities. The latest Ministry of Health advice is to wear a mask if you’re in a situation where you can’t maintain physical distancing. Stay at home if you’re unwell and get a COVID test if you have flu-like symptoms. The latest Government advice and information can be found at: www.covid19.govt.nz. Council offices Council receptions in Blenheim and Picton are open with physical distancing and hand sanitising. Please use Council’s online services if possible - many enquiries, applications, payments, submissions and other business can be carried out on our website. You can also contact Council via email or phone. Please address all enquiries to mdc@marlborough. govt.nz. Include your contact details and one of the team will contact you. If your request is urgent, call our 24-hour number Ph: 03 520 7400. Please note call waiting times may be longer than usual. Libraries Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre are open. You can request items online via the catalogue or by email and phone. Return items can be deposited in the after hours’ returns facility. You can call the Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) on Ph: 03 520 7491 or email: library@marlborough. govt.nz You can call the Picton Library and Service Centre on Ph: 03 520 7493 or email: pictonlibrary@marlborough. govt.nz. Online services including access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers are available. Parks, reserves, playgrounds and cemeteries All parks and reserves including playgrounds and cemeteries are open. Please maintain physical distancing when enjoying our open spaces. Hand sanitising is also encouraged before and after you and/or your children use playground equipment, picnic tables or park benches. Kerbside collection Kerbside collections in Blenheim and Picton will continue as normal. Rolls of ten Council refuse bags are available for purchase from supermarkets. Your annual refuse

bag voucher can continue to be exchanged at the supermarkets and Council offices. Transfer stations Transfer stations will be open as normal. On-site staff will record vehicle registration details as part of the contact tracing protocol. Greenwaste. Resource Recovery Centre and Reuse Centre All will be open but access will be controlled to ensure physical distancing. Rural community recycling The rural recycling service and coin skips will continue to operate as normal at Alert Level 2. Bluegums landfill The landfill is open for its usual hours for current commercial customers only.

Public toilets All public toilets in Marlborough are open. Dogs Dogs should stay on a lead including in dog exercise areas where leads aren’t normally required; this helps to maintain physical distancing. The Renwick Dog Park is open. Building inspections Building and construction site inspections will continue, but with appropriate safety measures such as physical distancing. The Building

Control Group is taking bookings for inspections which can be made by calling Ph: 03 520 7405. Noise control Please phone the Council on Ph: 03 520 7400 at the time the nuisance is occurring and one of our Noise Control Officers will attend. Resource consent hearings Resource consent hearings will continue in person and also via Zoom. The Hearings Facilitator will contact all interested parties to make sure they can attend the hearing either in person or online.

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Coming home to Marlborough Sun Reporter Frances Chin speaks with Williams Green Grocers owner Gavin Williams about his family ties to the region. To his customers at Williams Green Grocers, Gavin Williams is a friendly face. He’s known as a guy who is always keen for a chat, and someone who will happily give you a hand getting your groceries into the car. Most wouldn’t know that the unassuming green-grocer has roots in Marlborough that go back to the 1800s. Gavin’s great-great grandfather was Thomas Williams—the first mayor of Picton. He was elected in 1876. “From memory, his wife’s wedding dress is in the Picton museum,” Gavin says. Not many people understand the experience of going to a museum and seeing an item of clothing belonging to a family member. But this is the norm for Gavin. Descended from industrious settlers who arrived in Marlborough from the United Kingdom, Gavin’s family has connections to landmarks all over the region. Thompson’s Bay in Anakiwa is named after Gavin’s great-great grandparents, the shipbuilders Adam and Christina Thompson. Despite his family’s deep ties to the region, Gavin was raised in Manawatu. Due to Thomas William’s son moving to Whanganui where he became mayor, Gavin’s parents and grandparents settled in the North Island. However, his family always knew of their ties to the Marlborough region. After meeting his wife Sharee in Manawatu, Gavin studied science and engineering at Massey University. He went on to work in the dairy industry, as well as the seafood industry, and vegetable and fruit processing. The young couple and their three daughters Grace, Ella, and Greta moved around the country for Gavin’s work. In 2006, the family ended up in Marlborough. “Even though my wife and I grew up in the North Island and moved around from Manawatu, Nelson, and Hawke’s Bay, moving to Marlborough was like coming home,” Gavin says. “There’s something familiar about

Gavin and Ella Williams of Williams Green Grocers are descended from the first mayor of Picton, Thomas Williams, through Gavin’s family.

this place.” After moving to Marlborough, Gavin worked for Dominion Salt as site manager for nine years, then winery manager at Villa Maria for four. Despite enjoying these jobs, Gavin still harboured the dream of owning his own business. “I have always wanted to do something of our own. Perhaps it’s in my head as my ancestors were business people who developed and owned farms, breweries, ship building, and retail businesses.” “I was yearning to do something.” After looking at several different ventures, Gavin and Sharee purchased Premium Fresh Foods Limited in July 2019. They immediately knew that it was the right business for them.

It would be very accurate to call Williams Green Grocers a family business. Gavin’s eldest daughter, Grace, designs logos for the store. His middle daughter Ella works in the shop full-time, while the youngest daughter Greta works part-time. Gavin’s wife, Sharee, also helps out in the store, when she is not teaching at Whitney Street School. As the whole family is a big believer in health and wellbeing, Gavin enjoys knowing that his business helps contribute to people’s wellness. The green-grocer says that people are becoming more and more interested in living healthier lives. “Don’t get me wrong, I love a nice piece of fish or meat. In fact, some of the meat we eat at home has

come from the winding hills and valleys of Marlborough. But there is a growing awareness of eating a more plant based diet for your health and vitality.” Gavin is proud that his store provides the people of Marlborough with fresh, local produce. “It’s easy to become really passionate about beautiful, fresh produce. “Every day we are either visiting or talking with growers and the markets to source the best and freshest produce.” “We get so many comments about how amazing the produce looks, tastes, and lasts.” “Because we don’t just provide the best and freshest produce, we contribute to overall wellness.”

Not only believing in good nutrition, the Williams family upholds their commitment to wellness through a balanced, active lifestyle. Gavin is a member of crossfit, and Ella is an accomplished sports woman, playing hockey at a regional level for Marlborough. “All of us have been involved in sports including squash, football, gymnastics, tennis, hockey, netball, and volleyball.” Now, over a century since his ancestor became the mayor of Picton, Gavin says Marlborough will always be home for his family. “My family loves Marlborough. This will always be home for us. “We are so privileged to live here. This is my favourite place in the whole world.”

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The Marlborough Civic Orchestra alongside ASB Theatre invites all music loving Marlburians to attend a concert like no other. Next Saturday, famed flutist Anthony Ferner will conduct the Marlborough Civic Orchestra through a number of classic orchestral works, with cellist Elgee Yang accompanying. This concert will be the ASB Theatre’s first ticketed performance since Lockdown. Richard Ellena is currently acting as conductor for the orchestra during the rehearsal period. He says that the ensemble is very excited to be the theatre’s first ticketed event. “When I came back to Marlborough, I found an orchestra with some very good players. It’s been great to see that,” Richard says. “It’s a real privilege to be conducting for the rehearsals. It’s a real opportunity for me.” Lockdown has disrupted the Orchestra’s plans for the year, with several concerts cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The upcoming event has been built on existing programmes, Richard says. Three pieces from a previous concert will be performed, while the rest is new.

Next Saturday, the Marlborough Civic Orchestra will be performing at ASB Theatre. Helen Crampton, Heather Murchinson, Richard Ellena, and Karyn Delves invite Marlburians to come listen to the orchestra as conducted by famed musician Anthony Ferner, with Elgee Leung accompanying on the cello.

Music from Edward Grieg, Sir Edward Elgar, and Johannes Brahms will be played. “There’s a movement worldwide, of people getting back into classical music. It’s the same in Marlborough. It’s good to have classical music content for Marlburians to enjoy,” Richard says. “The musicians themselves are excited to be working on something like this. It’s very different, and they need to concentrate.

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THE MARLBOROUGH HOME & GARDEN SHOW 28–30 AUGUST Home improvements made easy at the Marlborough Home and Garden Show! Since 2008 the Marlborough Home & Garden Show has been providing inspiration, exclusive show specials and expert advice to those seeking inspiration and ideas to transform their home and gardens, and this year’s show is no different. Lockdown gave many people time to reflect on their homes and to identify areas they would like to improve. Despite the show being originally scheduled for early July and postponed due to Covid-19, the team at Jade Promotions and Events are determined the show must go on and are looking forward to connecting local businesses and customers together again from the 28-30th of August at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. For three days, a wonderful range of exhibitors will gather at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 to showcase the latest innovations and ideas. There will be a mix of new exhibitors and regulars, both providing locals with new ideas when it comes to home, garden and lifestyle. First time exhibitors include; Freedom Pools Thermomix Marlborough, Jae Services, Garden Lawn and House Care, Knight Built, and others. The popular NZ Made and Fine Foods aisle will be at the show again this year, including The Fudge Cottage, The Cardrona Distillery, Eden Juice and lots of other treats for visitors to enjoy. There is a fantastic line up of speakers at the free ‘Ask an Expert’ sessions including Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on ‘7 Steps to a Comfy Home’. Other topics include solar, home maintenance, cooking demonstrations with Thermomix and an informative session on Insurance with RMA Financial. You can take along your plans, ideas or just listen in and be inspired.

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Ward residents hurt by plans to put freedom campers beside ‘sacred’ war memorial By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Plans to put a freedom camping site beside a “sacred” war memorial has residents “up in arms”. About 40 Ward residents turned up to a meeting between the Flaxbourne Settlers Association and the Marlborough District Council last Monday afternoon, looking to speak against a new camp site at Ward Domain that would house up to 10 vehicles. It was one of three new sites proposed under the council’s draft freedom camping bylaw, released last week. The bylaw also suggested closing the Elterwater Reserve site, 4 kilometres north of Ward, as it could not be “controlled as a site”. Ward Motel manager Juliet Le Grice, who attended the meeting, feared more campers would sneak in to use motel facilities. “If they do put a freedom camping site there, I’ll have to put some measures in place. People who stay here need to use the facilities, so I can’t lock them up, but I want to keep others out,” she said. “I’ve caught one with a towel under their arm, who had no intention of coming to the front office ... I’ve had people try to open the gate to my backyard to try and park there

maintained for more than a century mostly through funds and efforts volunteered by Ward locals. “The domain is used for many things, and everybody contributes in some way. But what do freedom campers contribute?” Jean Reynish, from Ward, said campers “ruin the place”. “How would the council feel if they put one in their backyard?” Flaxbourne Settlers Association chairman Stuart Oulton said a public meeting on the draft freedom camping bylaw would be held at the Ward Domain centre shed on August 18, at 7pm. “The whole idea of the meeting is for people to have their say.” A council spokeswoman said the review was a formal process, and people would have the chance to speak at the hearings in September. Changes to the bylaw were promised following a landslide of submissions against freedom camping during last year’s annual plan process, mirrored again this year by Double Bay residents, who said tourists defecated in their gardens and stole water. The bylaw also suggested opening new camping sites off Picton’s High St and Memorial Park. But the council wanted to hire camp managers during summers, ban vehicles without toilets and grant itself the power to close unsafe sites.

overnight. “The Government is supposed to be helping small businesses. We don’t need them putting competition on our doorstep.” The site’s location was also a security concern for Fiordland Lobster Company’s Ward factory manager Allan Palacio. “It’s too close ... Although we have security cameras already in place, we don’t really want our ‘walnuts’ to get nicked,” he said. “I don’t think we as a company or us personally will benefit.” Long-time resident Gordy Cain believed a freedom camping site would encourage disrespectful behaviour, such as littering or “leaving behind messenger parcels with toilet paper on top”. Another resident, who did not want to be named, said those in the town were “very upset” the proposed spot was by a war memorial. Another said the domain’s war memorial was “sacred”. “It’s the only thing we’ve got left,” he said, tearing up. One resident, who attended the meeting but did not want to be named, said locals were “very hurt” that the council had not approached them before proposing the site. Buildings in the domain were built from the pockets and hands of their ancestors, she said, and

Fiordland Lobster Company’s Ward factory manager, Allan Palacio, is concerned the new site could present a security risk for the business. Photos by Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporting

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Line Delivery Prices

Advanced Discount Payment As a trust owned Electricity Distribution Business Marlborough Lines Limited (MLL) makes an annual discount payment to eligible consumers connected to its network. The most recent discount payment was in March/April this year, where an average domestic consumer received a payment of $226 (including GST).

MLL revised its line delivery prices on 1 April 2020. Decreases to residential, small/medium businesses and large commercial/industrial consumers’ line delivery prices were applied, along with the introduction of an uncontrolled irrigation consumer price plan. Additionally, discount payment rates were increased for many consumers. MLL passes on its prices to electricity retailers trading on MLL’s network, and how retailers apply price plans to consumers may vary. For further information on MLL’s pricing, please visit the MLL website at: www.marlboroughlines.co.nz

Medically Dependent Consumers and Emergency Preparedness Planning

With COVID-19 potentially impacting businesses and households across Marlborough, MLL has decided to bring forward the March 2021 discount payment (partially), with a proposed payment date to electricity retailers of 28 August 2020. This payment would be based on a six-month period, from 1 February 2020 to 31 July 2020. For an average domestic consumer, the amount of this discount payment is estimated to be $117 (incl. GST). The amount of the payment for each eligible consumer will vary as it is dependent on the nature of the consumer connection and the amount of electricity consumed over the period. Looking further ahead, discount payments are expected to be made annually in May, instead of March. This timing shift aligns with MLL’s pricing years, making processing of the annual discount payment more straightforward. It also shifts the timing of the payment closer to winter, when most consumers incur higher electricity costs. Previously, MLL has sent letters to each eligible consumer providing information about the discount payment and confirming the amount paid. To reduce processing time and postage requirements, MLL no longer intends to continue with this approach. Consumers can look for the discount payment on their monthly electricity invoice after 28 August. Some consumers are ineligible for the discount payment, for example, those that are in remote locations, and those that are vacant on the predetermined qualification date. If you require further information about MLL’s discount payments, we encourage you to visit the MLL website: www.marlboroughlines.co.nz

Consumers who require electricity to support devices for medical (health) dependence should have back up plans in place in the unlikely event of a sustained period without electricity.

Residential Low User Price Plan All Electricity Distribution Businesses (including MLL) and electricity retailers are required to offer a “low fixed charge” price plan in accordance with the Electricity (Low Fixed Charge Tariff Option for Domestic Consumers) Regulations 2004. Consumers that satisfy criteria can elect to be placed on this price plan. One of the eligibility criteria is using less than 8,000kWh per annum. For consumers who use less electricity than this MLL’s line delivery prices will be lower, compared to the standard residential price plan equivalent. Conversely, if a consumer on the low fixed charge price plan uses more than 8,000kWh MLL’s line delivery prices will be higher, compared to the standard residential price plan equivalent. MLL suggests you speak to your electricity retailer if you are unsure which price plan is best suited to you.

While MLL endeavours to provide a reliable supply of electricity, circumstances and situations can arise where a sustained unplanned power outage occurs on the network. The November 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake was a stark reminder of this. MLL would like to remind consumers who are medically dependent to check their status with their electricity retailer, and to ensure that they are well prepared with an appropriate back-up plan in place. Electricity retailers hold the information about consumers who are medically dependent. The same message applies to all consumers on MLL’s network. A natural hazard, or unplanned event could result in a significant period of time without electricity. Fortunately, these events are very rare, however, MLL encourages consumers to prepare accordingly by reviewing your business or home emergency preparedness plans.

Supporting the Marlborough Community MLL’s sponsorship mission is to Grow Marlborough Together through supporting Marlborough initiatives which focus on: • Youth education and employment. • Regional events. • The environment. As well as continuing to support long-standing initiatives and events including Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Science & Technology Fair, Tertiary Study Awards, Garden Marlborough and the Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust Wilding Pine Eradication Programme, we’ve added some new sponsorships to the mix. These new sponsorships include Marlborough Youth Trust “CACTUS” youth programme, Marlborough Heritage Trust “Heritage Education Programme”, School Start First Impressions Marlborough Charitable Trust, and the Marlborough Foodbank. All these initiatives align well with our sponsorship objectives and we’re very pleased to support such worthy causes which help our Marlborough community thrive. If you would like to apply for sponsorship, please visit: www.marlboroughlines.co.nz to view our criteria for evaluating requests and for further information about the application process.

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Wednesday August 19, 2020

Issue With Your Power Supply?

Safety Messages Trees Near Overhead Power Lines Trees impacting overhead power lines continue to be a leading cause of power outages across Marlborough. MLL staff routinely inspect overhead lines to assess any vegetation risks, and has a team fully equipped to safely trim or remove trees in close proximity to overhead lines.

If you experience an issue with your power supply, please contact your electricity retailer, or MLL in the first instance. MLL will be able to advise (free of charge in most cases) if the issue is associated with the premises (i.e. your home or businesses electrical wiring or meterboard), or whether the issue is related to MLL’s network. If the issue is on your premises, you will need to contact an electrician.

If you observe any trees or vegetation near overhead lines, please contact MLL. Similarly, please contact MLL prior to undertaking any tree or vegetation work near overhead lines.

MLL advises electricity retailers of both planned and unplanned network power outages. MLL also has a map showing where active outages are on our website under the “Our Network” tab.

Fallen Overhead Power Lines

Key MLL information:

Occasionally overhead power lines are brought to the ground from incidents such as a vehicle accident, being struck by a fallen tree, or stormy weather. Power lines should always be treated as live (energised) and should never be approached under any circumstances. If you do encounter fallen power lines, stay well clear and contact MLL as soon as possible. How to avoid incidents with overhead power lines: Treat all overhead lines as live (energised). Never approach a fallen overhead line. Never climb a power pole or pylon. Never fly kites near overhead lines. Look up before handling long objects, using mechanical plant, or before handling or moving a yacht mast. • Avoid lighting fires under lines. • • • • •

Note that high voltage can “jump” across gaps, meaning you don’t need to touch the power lines to be electrocuted, so stay at least 4 metres away at all times. If in any doubt, please contact MLL.

Service Lines

Property owners are responsible for the power line from the point of supply – which is typically where the line crosses the boundary of the property – to the point of connection at the installation. This is generally known as the service line. However, the point of supply is not always clear for all consumer connections. Overhead service lines may extend over several poles on a property before they connect to MLL’s network. If you are unsure which portion of the power line is your responsibility, please contact MLL. It is recommended that property owners carry out regular visual assessments to ensure that the overhead lines (including poles), are free of defects and do not present a risk, including from vegetation growing nearby. MLL can assist with undertaking assessments of your overhead lines, if required.

• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week fault response service. Ph (03) 577 7007. • Alfred Street office hours are 8am to 4.30pm weekdays (excluding public holidays). • www.marlboroughlines.co.nz provides further information about the network, services provided, pricing and disclosure information.

Have a Question or Concern? While MLL always endeavours to provide the highest level of service to consumers, should you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss please contact our Customer Services Team by phoning (03) 577 7007 or emailing us at: info@mll.co.nz. If you contact us directly with a concern, we will review your concern and attempt to resolve it with you within 20 business days. If we are unable to resolve your concern in that time, you may decide to raise a complaint with Utilities Disputes. MLL is a member of Utilities Disputes Limited, an organisation that provides a free and independent dispute resolution service for electricity utilities complaints. Utilities Disputes also consider concerns about actions of staff or contractors, as well as access to land and its use on which electricity infrastructure and installations are located. To contact Utilities Disputes please see their details below: Phone

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The Sun Percy/Dillion Sts. I’ve driven... always aware of that intersection... carefully. On walking down footpath you can clearly see wooden fence boundary amongst hedge. Is this what everyone is allowed to do now? Take 2 1/2 feet of council land without paying rates???? If this person want’s privacy make him build a fence on his property at his cost like everyone else has to.

Dog Poo! While walking my dogs on the Sutherland Stream near to Hospital Road there was a dog poo on the path 1M from the dog poo bin! Don’t worry, as a responsible dog owner I picked it up for you! Be warned if I ever see you I will embarrass you! The majority of dog owners are responsible but you need educating! What a Muppet!

Footpath Safety NZTA states “all vehicles entering or exiting a driveway must continue to give way to pedestrians on a footpath or cyclists and pedestrians on a cycle path or shared path” Therefore you are the one that needs to wait if someone is crossing your driveway.

Like a lot of things, past history comes to bite us on the bum. As long as people view these lovely dolls with narrow minds and racist thoughts, gollies will continue to be regarded as non PC. Time to put history into perspective and not wallow in negative thoughts. To me and many others they represent an era that was totally undesirable but is now past. Time to move forward. When I look at my gollies I see beautiful people who were horrendously persecuted but their strength and beauty shines through. Time to drop the ‘racist’ angle and move forward.

Symbolism Golliwogs, Symbolism, get a life, and stop pushing your crap on me and others. Dolls reflect love and care, to all young in heart.

To the moron that passed on the camel fleas to my armpits today (7 Aug) as I was travelling east on Muller rd. May your socks forever creep down while wearing your shoes creating a life time of uncomfy walking.

Priorities

Give way NZ Road Code, ‘When you are entering or leaving a driveway (in a vehicle) that crosses a footpath, you must give way to people using the footpath.’ Please be courteous, patient and safe.

Arthur is back Pleased to have Arthur Devine back in the CBD Upmarket salon, can’t wait for my appointment. We wish you well.

Thank you I want to thank Picton 4 Square and Bottle O Picton for looking after us boat access only deliveries. Locals looking after locals.

Waste of trees Gollies

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Stuff why are you wasting so many pages on your Midweek that’s filled with house ads? Such an unnecessary waste of our trees!

No point Re the Tree by law requester. The MDC are the worst offender in regards to planting trees that are far too big. Liquid Ambers, Eucalyptus etc etc dropping copius amounts of leaves and roots lifting paths and driveways.

I walk my dogs through town every Sunday. We are the only ones in town as the CBD is dead. Sometimes I think about doing it naked.

It’ll be great I think it’ll be great to allow dogs in town. Some people have dogs as their kids/companions for whatever reason. Who are we to judge? It definitely will bring more money into town. I’m yet to see dogs behaving badly in many other towns that allow dogs. They are quiet, in control and not one slobberer in sight. Would a responsible dog owner take a menacing dog to town? Of course not! I, for one, prefer to go to a cafe and sit next to a table with a dog than a table with loud, screaming, crying kids.

Good luck to new GM of Stadium 2000. Any chance you can finally fix those showers so we don’t all freeze every time?

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To the stupid person that was in Pakn’Save today, 13 August, that came to Blenheim on the 12 August. You are so, so stupid and don’t care for the risk you pose on everyone else trying to be safe. You should have been in isolation.

Are freedom camping rules going to apply to people who park at the diversion about a week before white baiting season. Sometimes for a short time mostly the full season to plunder the white bait, make a profit, and pay for their holiday. I have counted up to 36 vehicles.

I wish supermarkets would install judder bars throughout their parking areas, to stop the idiots who think it’s a race track. You take your life in your hands when walking to your car. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

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Use indicators Silver Pajero, please use your indicator when you change lanes and also your mirror before you do so, not afterwards. You cut me off by roundabout on Main St Monday @11.07. (10 Aug) it’s a good thing I was watching you as the insurance excess on my BMW isn’t cheap but then again, you drive as if you own the road and can afford it.

A crack up To the person who thinks that those who object to having dogs in the cbd have never lived outside small town Blenheim. What a crack up! I just moved to Blenheim from a city four times the size. As for a more family orientated environment. Utter nonsense.

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After watching the SUNDAY program why are we taking in REFUGEES when we can not house and feed our own people. Come on Jacinda where are your priorities.

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Reply to Dogs in town Sun 12/8/20. Your last sentence said it all “having dogs in town would make Blenheim CBD a more family and community orientated environment” what about the other half of the Community who believe a dog free CBD makes for a family and community orientated environment. The condescending statement people not experiencing life out side small town.. I have lived in the USA, UK and lived in more cities than you have had breakfasts. And that goes for many other people who call Blenheim home. P.S. I am not anti dog but anti dog in CBD.

Wow Picton little theater. WOW. First time patrons. So very impressed. From the introduction of Follow the hat to the incredible act of Michael Hurst had us mesmerized and locked in to his journey. We laughed much and felt like crying, so moved, that one man can play multiple characters with such passion we felt his journey. Crazy good. The atmosphere awesome as was the welcome. We’re definitely looking forward to the next show. Thank you all.

Kiwi’s first? Could somebody please explain to me why my teenage son who was working in a winery has been laid off with other Kiwis whilst young foreign backpackers have been kept on? The wineries excuse. We feel obliged to the young foreigners. So much for looking after kiwis first.

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Decorating Marlborough provides a full range of painting and decorating services and works with home and business owners, as well as interior designers. The team is always looking at new technology and painting techniques, with one example being ‘ombre’. “Ombre we do with paint blending up the wall which looks amazing,” Sandy says. T here is a lso a new eco-friendly paint which the business is now approved to provide from the Natural Paint Company, a New Zealand made product. “We are really excited about this. The paints are

made from safflower oil, tree resin, earth pigments and lemon peel to name a few ingredients,” Sandy says. “We’ve been sampling this natural paint and using it to paint the John Thompson Builders office in town. The finish is exceptional and only gives off a citrus smell.” To find out more about the services offered by Decorating Marlborough Sandy is happy to provide free colour consultations and quotes. “We like to make a client’s vision come to life. It’s a great feeling when we walk away knowing they are happy in their environment,” she says.

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Owner/Operator Prisma Print Ltd  What food do you crave most often? When it comes to cravings it would have to be Lindt Chocolate.

 Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life? I take inspiration from my friends and family who have hit rough times and  When you have had a pushed through them. And bad day, what do you do my mother who is an avid to feel better? runner, competing in an Eat my feelings!! Chips and dip event every month until can fix anything haha or when February when she is doing I’m ‘on the wagon’ going for a the Tarawera 160km Ultramarathon. run does the trick.  What’s one thing on your bucket list? I have never had a bucket list so I’m struggling with this one. I can tell you that jumping out of a plane would NOT be on it!  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been? My family’s block of native bush in Wellsford

 What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made? Best purchase would be my business, Prisma Print.  Favourite programme currently watching? We tend to watch one series at a time until it’s finished, at the moment it’s Kingdom. I also keep up with Master Chef – I love cooking shows.

 What was the last photo you took? My daughter running her cross  If you had to flee the country, where would country at Witherlea School. you choose to live?  What thing do you I think I would pretend to really wish you could buy flee and then hide in my right now? parent’s bush, why would I leave this beautiful country? A house!

Starting with seeds and a new vegetable garden: By Wally Richards There are a lot of new gardeners starting off growing food crops as they are concerned about food security because of all the carry-ons with lockdowns, levels of confinement and loss of freedoms. Unlike the first confinement this time we are in spring and the best time to sow and plant as daylight hours are extending and the soil is warming also. The first confinement happened in autumn heading to winter which was the worst time to start gardening. Once again nurseries and plant shops are having problems keeping up with the new demands for plants and seeds so you may have to grow your own from seeds (it’s better to do so). Plant shops and mail order seed companies such as Egmont and Kings give you a choice of vegetables far greater than what you can find in a Supermarket. So let’s start from a basic situation, you have a backyard and likely an area that is in lawn and gets sunlight for a good part of the day. Ideally this should be a bit beyond the drip line of trees, shrubs and vines because if the area is too close to established trees etc, then their roots will invade into the area you want to grow and steal the goodness you put there. In front of a sunny fence is ideal as you can use the fence to help support tall growing plants. Facing North is the best profile also as north facing gets the most sun for longest hours. Sunlight is the energy source for the plants which coverts sunlight into carbohydrates and makes them grow. The more sun the more and faster growth. So you could dig up the lawn and start a garden or you could just mow the lawn down short and then place cardboard over the mowed area. Failing using cardboard, use several thickness of newspaper. Covering the area does two things, suppresses weeds from growing and encourages earthworms. Before laying the cardboard/newspaper over the area give it a liberal dusting of garden lime. On top of the covering you can place all the grass clippings you have just mowed. These are good food for the plants you are going to grow and they will, as they break down, produce heat which will warm the compost you are going to apply. Over the grass clippings you are

going to spread a purchased compost to the depth of about 3cm. The compost you buy I would suggest Daltons compost as they do not use green waste in their compost which means no danger of introducing herbicides that may harm the plants you grow. Now you want to apply some natural foods to the compost layer. If you have access to chicken manure spread than over the compost. Chicken manure has the best NPK and more importantly it will be weed free. Otherwise any other animal manure is good but may introduce some weeds. Blood & Bone is always great value to use and a traditional one. Sheep manure pellets, BioBoost (from Farmlands or PGG Wrightson which is an inexpensive slow release natural fertiliser ). Then you place another 5cm of your purchased compost over these goodies. So we have a slightly raised garden starting with our old lawn, cardboard or newspapers, a layer of compost, natural plant foods and then a top layer of compost that we can either plant seeds into or seedlings. If we are against a fence you might like to buy two or three tall growing tomato plants, do different types so you have a range like sweet one hundred, money maker and grosse lissa. That gives you small, medium and large fruit on plants spaced about 30 cm apart. You might also like to grow some climbing beans alongside against the fence. To do this place some netting along the part of the fence you intend to grow beans and directly under place your bean seeds about 3cm apart. We now need to leave a bit of room

to walk along to tend to the tomatoes and beans and harvest. So about 20cm out from the fence place some lengths of old wood, bricks, stepping stones about 15cm wide for you to walk on. Next out from this path we can plant brassicas such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower either by seed or seedlings. Don’t plant too many it is better to plant two of each then in about three weeks plant another two of each. And so on along this row by the walkway where you have allowed for access to the beans and tomatoes. Now we have an area in front of the brassicas to plant salad crops such as lettuce, radish, spring onions, dwarf butter beans, PakChoy, spinach, onions and celery. If you want to plant a zucchini or two do so at the ends of the garden so they can spread and grow over the remaining lawn. Likewise if you want to grow a pumpkin do so at an end where it can trail away from the garden. A cucumber or two can be planted against the fence next to the beans and supported upwards with stakes. Only plant a few of plants such as brassica, lettuce, radish and then a few weeks later do another planting. With tomatoes, beans, cucumber, zucchini and pumpkins only one planting unless failure and need a replacement. In January you will have been harvesting some of your vegetables and likely planted replacements. Also to ensure your plants grow good and healthy and have an abundance of goodness when you eat them, you spray them with Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) every two weeks. Happy gardening. Problems? Phone 0800 466464.

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Retiree David Miller has written ‘Under the Southern Cross,’ a book about the Kiwis and Australians who took part in the Boer War.

father is one of the men on the cover of the novel. The Boer War was a controversial one, even 100 years ago, David says. Boers, the Dutch settlers who had arrived in South Africa years before, were severely outnumbered in battle. The camps where the Boer prisoners were held were especially hard, David says. Sixty-five percent

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EVENT: Marlborough Ploughing Championship

The Marlborough Ploughing Association held its annual two-day ploughing championship event over the weekend, attracting entries from local and out-of-town competitors. The public supported the event by going along and watching the tractors and Clydesdale horses in action.

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John Booth of Dayboo Stud competing in the horse ploughing section with his Clydesdales Anja and Sam. Ben Cooke (15), the youngest competitor.

EVENT: Makin Music

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YORKE, Lloyd Sydney: Pam, Darryl and Hayley, Jason and Angela, and Karla, and their families wish to convey their heartfelt thanks for the compassion shown at the recent sudden passing of Lloyd. The flowers, visits, cards, baking, phone calls... every kind gesture, were truly appreciated and helped in some way to ease the huge loss. A special thank you is extended to St John, Police, Fire Brigade and Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors - we are very lucky to have you here in Marlborough. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement, we appreciate you all.

URGENT services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm. Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

Death notices BRIMBLE, Brian Edward: Passed away peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village on Thursday August 13, 2020. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Carole, much loved father of Gregory, Linda, Amanda, Brodin and Stella. Loved granddad of his 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 11 Lybster Street, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to Dr Wegener and Hospital staff. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2.00pm TODAY Wednesday August 19. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

McGEHAN, Maureen Dawn (née Dunn), 27.1.1939 - 7.8.2020: Loved wife of Owen McGehan, loved mother and mother-in-law of Brian, Philip (deceased), Glen, Peter, and Shelley and Keith Lindley. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Dennis Dunn (deceased), Lawrence Dunn and Helen Dunn (Australia). Loved aunt of Sasha and Tamara Dunn (Australia), loved grandmother and great grandmother of many. Loved daughter of the late Roger and Beryl Dunn (née Pipson). Messages may be sent to 8 Lester Place, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201. At Maureen’s request, a private service has taken place in Blenheim. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

RAMAGE, Joan Evelyn: Passed away with dignity at Springlands Lifestyle Village, on Sunday August 16, 2020. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved sister of Stella, loved aunt of Helen, Kate and Liddy, and a dear friend of many. Messages may be sent to 41A Devon Street, Picton 7220, or sowmans@funerals.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at the Picton Baptist Community Church, 295 Waikawa Road, Picton at 1.30pm on Thursday August 20, followed by interment at Picton Cemetery.

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Lions’ Club of Blenheim Serving the community for over fifty years Would you like to know more about the Lion’s Club? Would you be interested in becoming a Lion? Tea meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact Kevin Wilkey 578-6353, or Delphine Lee 029-942-5004

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MAUNDER, Peter Edward (Poppy) 12/02/1952 - 24/08/2019 Beloved Soulmate, Dad, Poppy and Friend. Sadly missed along lifes way, quietly remembered every day, no longer in our life to share, but in our hearts you're always there. Love you always Jan, Tracey, Gina, Jason, Zach, Bailey, Taylor, Conor. SEARLES, Leslie Ernest (Les) 28.9.1935 22.8.2017 Death leaves a heartache no-one can heal, Love leaves a memory no-one can steal. Remembered, loved, missed always by wife Barbara, four sons and their families Robin, Kevin, Tony and Donald. I miss your hugs.

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WATSON: Michael Kahamatarau (Mike) Reg. No. 596799 Sgt. RNZAF Passed away peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice on 13 August 2020, in his 83rd year, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Joan for 57 years. A loved father and father -in-law of Raymond and Michelle, Terry and Karyn, Dave and Jenny and a loving grandfather to his grandkids, Reuben, Lily, and Conor; Michael and Samantha. A loved brother of Myra (deceased), Lucy, Joe, Rosemary, Regina (deceased), Gail, Barney, Chrissy (deceased), Elaine, and uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marl borough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated. At Mike’s request a private family service will be held with a Memorial Service to be notified at a later date.

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Annual General Meeting The AGM will be held on Tuesday 25th August 2020 2pm at the Community Room Alfred Street, Blenheim. Antiques Wanted

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Group scene at Picton’s first railway station, featuring an early train connecting through to the Opawa River, 1880. Work on the line had begun in 1872, connecting with the Opawa (Blenheim) Station three years later. From the Opawa station, passengers for Blenheim were ferried over the Opawa River to Grove Road. A rail bridge over the river, and a station in Blenheim were not built for some time. The C-class engine was one of the first two in the Province. From left: Jack Peek Jnr.; Mr White (Station Master); William Aubry; Evan Rackley; J.T. Williams; Mr Brown (sitting on engine); Matt Allan (Engine Driver, sitting on engine); Nicholas Harms; Jack Reynolds Jnr.; Jack Reynolds Snr.; Harry Langman; Unknown; Hunter (Fireman); Walter Randall; Unknown ; J.W. Peek (Guard).

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Marlborough Art & Wine Fair 10-23 August 2020 - Celebrated local artists Carolyn Pillans, Peter Stubbs, Sarah Higgins and Walter Scott will display their latest work at The Wine Station. For the duration of their exhibition, Graeme Dingle Foundation will benefit from 50% of the gallery fee. 10am-7pm daily. Free entry at The Wine Station.

Thursday 20 August Retreads Group Meet Brayshaw Park 11.00am. Ride to various destinations for lunch. Come by bike, tin top or magic carpet. Bring your laughing gear, a thermal to wear and a story to share. “Tea @ Ten” Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, starts 14th August 10am-11am, Picton Little Theatre, Tea Coffee & Conversation.

Saturday 22 August Picton Little Theatre, August 22nd, 4.30pm -6.30pm. 9 Dublin Street, Picton. Live music by Americana Express and KiwiJam, and story-telling of myths from around the world by talented story-teller Nilgün Yalay. Koha of $20, or by sliding scale if on a budget. Please reserve your seat by emailing bflatt07@hotmail.com.

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Sunday 23 August Ulysses Club Ride: 1pm - Social ride. Decide on the day. Leave from the south end of the railway station car park. Daffodil Day Rally for Cancer Fund Raiser, Brayshaw Park due to Covid Level Restrictions. CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Marlborough Thermette Society Winter Series Final family boilup and bonfire for the winter at the Wairau River at 2.00 pm downstream of the Firth Industries site on State Highway 1. Bring a love of friendship, food to share, a cup and a chair. It’s not necessary to have a thermette. Dogs, and wood for the fire, welcome. Ph Bill 0277108229.

Coming Up Picton Mahjong Group Endeavour Park, Wednesday 1.15pm. Contact Gyllian 03 5735383 Join us for lunch Thursday 27th August, come and join us at St. Andrews Church for a Soup and Roll Lunch with guest speaker Liz Davidson 12 o’clock to 2 o’clock $10 donation. Craft Fair Redwood Community Centre Oliver Park, August 29th & 30th. 10am to 4pm daily. Free entry. Sausage sizzle. Supporting the Cancer Society Hospice High Tea - CANCELED Sunday 30 August 2020 - 2.30 pm

4.30pm Whitehaven Room ASB Theatre Blenheim With guest Speaker Catherine van der Meulin International brand manager at SUPRÉ, THiNK Business Coaching, is spending a year (maybe more) in New Zealand to give her and her children a taste of country life. Dress Code ‘High Tea’ (hats and gloves encouraged) Tickets $30 Tickets on sale at Hospice Shop, Cleghorn Street, Blenheim Phone 579 4686 Merchant Navy Day A commemorative lunch is to be held at the R.S.A. Picton, on Thursday 3rd September Meet at 1215 for 1300 lunch. Cost $15. Please confirm attendance, or for more information, with Ken Gullery, phone 5737784, or e-mail glencrystal@ xtra.co.nz’

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Marlborough in the 1880 -1900 2pm – 3pm Marlborough Museum History Workshop - series 3. 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim. All welcome. Gold coin donation. Limited spaces, booking essential phone 5781712 info@ marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

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Marlborough Quilters’ Club Night. Join us for a varied programme of speakers, challenges, sharing areas of interest, show and tell, friendship and more. New members welcome. St Mary’s Parish Community Centre, 59 Maxwell Road, Blenheim. Last Monday of the month. 7 pm. First night complimentary. Phone Jenny 5778598

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Golf Results Blenheim Golf Club August 10, 9 Hole Stableford, Men: Hay Montgomery 20, Ian Clark 20, Don Lamond 19, Alan Martin 18, Brian Burgess 18, Gary Blake 18, Roy Lilley 18, Dave Menzies 17, Glen Hurcomb 16, Leo McKendry 16, Ivan Neame 16. Women: Colleen McLeod 21, Bernice Arnold 17, Chris Currie 15, Margaret Hamilton 15, Jenny Adams 15. August 12, Women Medal, 0-29: Lynn Ingram nett: 70. 30+: Marg Hamilton nett: 70, Kay Ayson 71, Colleen McLeod 73, Jenny Adams 73. 9 Holes: Jill Hurcomb. August 13, Men Medal plus putts: Don Lamond 96, Alby Atkinson 97, Cyril Scammell 98, Tom Bainbridge

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98, Mike McConnell 100, Brent Baker 101, Paddy Couchman 101, Murray Ingram 102, Murray Belk 102, Jim Findlay 102, Leo McKendry 103. 9 Holes: Ivan Nemae 22, Ian Hatcher 19, Hay Montgomery 19. August 15, Men Medal: Alby Atkinson 67, Dan Crawford 67, Jim Findlay 67, Bob Tapp 69, Blue Arthur 69, Tom Bainbridge 70, Paddy Couchman 70, Brent Baker 71, Ryan Windleburn 71, Bob Pennington 71, Mike Gardiner 71, Nigel Smith 72, Maaca 72. Women: Stableford:1st: Bernice Arnold, 2nd: Sa-nga Grupp. Fairweathers Prize NTP 6/15: Paddy Couchman. Geoffrey T Sowman Prize NTP for 2 9/18: Mike Gardiner.

Success for Renwick fighter Renwick Taekwondo Club member, Daemyn Ireland, has returned from the Hyeon Mu NZ Open with the award for top male coloured belt fighter. The two-day tournament held last weekend attracted clubs from across the South Island and Wellington, with clubs competing in Poomsae and Kyorugi (fighting). Daemyn, who is a red belt, was presented with the award after winning one of the largest fighting divisions in the competition.

He won his first fights 15-7 and 29-7, then went on to win the final, 31-27. Also competing in fighting for Renwick were Erin Josephs (silver), Jack King (silver), and Miranda Rae (bronze). The club, which trains two nights a week, is now focusing on training for further tournaments and gradings. New memb er s a r e always welcome, with coach, Colin O’Brien, keen to see more adults join. See sporty.co.nz/rtc for further details.

Daemyn Ireland with his award for top male coloured belt fighter. Photos provided.

Rarangi Golf Club August 12, Men’s Midweek Medal: Peter Browning 68, Terry Lane 69, Murray Ingram 70, Hans Bloemberg 70, Len Barlow 71, Allan Shutkowski 71, Neil Reeves 72, Mike Walker 72, Ray Thomlinson 72, Jerome January 73, Alan Rutledge 73, Roger Mitchell 73, Brent Baker 73, Gordon Lang 73. August 13, Ladies, Medal, Net Best Over the Field: Dale McCrindle 72, 0-20 Rete Kydd 74, 21-27 Sue Lang 74, 28+ Kathy Payne 74, Margaret York 76. August 15-16, Mayfield Motorworld Rarangi Open 2020 combined scores played over two days in excellent conditions. Men’s Overall Gross: Brook Hale 142, Overall Net – Mark Le Compte 139, Div 1 – Gross – Ryan Chisnall 142, Tyrone Nelson 146, Chas Craig

151, David Riordan 154, Cameron Clarke 154. Div 1, Net: Richard Barnes 143, Blair Bavin 144, James Campion 147, Andy Tasker 147. Div 2, Gross: Mark Campbell 167, Clarry Neame 169, Liam Keegan 169, Gordon Lang 170. Div 2, Net: David Best 145, Guido Bertogg 146, Brian Gill 146, Werner Pluss 148, Hans Bloemberg 148, Lindsay McAlpine 151, Murray Ingram 151, Shane Weaver 151. Ladies, Overall Gross, Eve Clarke 150, Overall Net: Aroha Minhinnick 144. Gross Lizzie Neale 154, Tracy Bary 166, Emily Stenhouse 166. Net Wendy Moffit 144, Helen Neame 149, Anne Newman 150, Rete Kydd 152, Sue Godsiff 153, Joanne Rainbird 154.

Marlborough Golf Club August 11, Women’s 9 Hole Net Medal: Morag Dobbs 39, Jenny Speight 39, Neryl Savage 40, Bobbie Glennie 42, Bev Lindsay 42. August 12, Women’s Stableford Div.1: Angela Beard 37, Julie Nicolle 36, Lucy Jefferis 34. Div.2: Janet Leith 39, Morag Dobbs 34. Div.3: Elaine Porter 37, Tessa Sutherland 36, Pat O’Brien 35, Vivienne Boyle 35, Helen Lissaman 33. August 13, Men’s Stableford Div.1: John O’Brien 40, Hugh Bay 36, Ken Bennett 36, Hans Blohm 36, Bede

O’Malley 34. Div.2: Michael Dwyer 41, Colin Marsden 37, Brian Chippendale 37, Robin Taylor 37, Nevil Paterson 36. August 15, Women’s Net Medal Div.1: Lucy Jefferis 75, June Maslin 76, Jane Anderson-Bay 77. Div.2: Tina Marfell 70, Janet Leith 73, Leanne Stowell 75, Denise Pickering 76. Men’s Stableford Div.1: Daniel Lightfoot 37, Tracy Goss 37, Glenn Kirkwood 35, Drew Ellis 35, Bede O’Malley 35. Div.2: Charles Leith 41, Hugh Bay 40, Ian Newport 38, Warren Dillon 37, Tony Armstrong 37, Michael Dwyer 37, Tom Kelsall 37.

Awatere Golf Club August 12, Stableford: Dawn Marfell 39, on countback from Gayle Marfell 39, Rachel Westenra 37. August 15, Medal: Tony Jordan 63, Eddie Davis 67, Brett Solly 67, Warren Westenra 68, John Billingsley 69.

Women, Irish Stableford: Rachel Westenra 73, Margaret Hastings 69. Coming up next week, Tirohanga Cup. Entries to Warren Westenra please.

Cuddon Cycling Marlborough August 22, 1.30pm Tuamarina (School Carpark across railway line). Open grade- 54km Hcp (Osgood Cups), Junior Under 17 grade- 16km Hcp (Redwood Fisheries Cup).

Open $5 Junior $3. Please assemble at 1pm. All riders welcome. See website www.cyclingmarlborough.org.nz for more information or phone Graham 03 5789921 or 027 8212379.

Daemyn Ireland (right) of the Renwick Taekwondo Club in action.

Indoor bowls – a win at Nelson tournaments Two Blenheim Indoor Bowls teams travelled to Nelson at the weekend to play in the Nelson Open Pairs and Open Fours Tournaments at the weekend. Steven Grant and Alec Macfarlane qualified in the open pairs on the Saturday losing in the semi-finals to the eventual winners, Greg and Fiona Edwards (Moteuka). In the Nelson Open Fours, on the Sunday, the Blenheim team of Glen Hurcomb, Diana North, Chris Wooster and Jill Hurcomb qualified and went on to win the event beating Greg Edwards team 12-9 in the final. Social bowls results The results of the Socials Bowls Pairs tournament played on Sunday were: Winners - Colin Blake and Ngaire Garraway. Runners-up - Larry Hoole and Jan Ham. Lucky Draw - Graeme Liddicoat and Heather Mortimer.

Jill Hurcomb, Diana North, Chris Wooster and Glen Hurcomb were the winners of the Nelson Open Fours Tournament played on Sunday. Photo provided.

Up-coming events Next Saturday the Marlborough Indoors Bowls Assn is hosting the Top of the South Zone Finals for the N.Z. Mixed pairs and the NZ Year 1 to Year 5 Pairs events at the Redwoodtown Community Hall. All spectators welcome. A Social Bowls Bowls Tour-

nament will again be held on Sunday, August 23 starting at 1pm. All Indoor Bowlers welcome. The following weekend, August 29 and 30 is the Marlborough Indoor Bowls Open Pairs and Open Fours Tournaments with visiting teams taking part. All entries to Deidre Wells please on (03) 578 7748.

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Trophies and one-off games in the spotlight Good to see people are slowly calming down about the Crusaders damaging the Super Rugby Aotearoa Trophy. Was it a silly thing to let happen? Absolutely but it’s not a matter of cultural insensitivity even for those who thirst for such controversies. The trophy has zero sporting history and while I’m sure it was lovingly carved, a level of perspective must be maintained. Sports trophies have always had questionable roles in celebrations, the Ranfurly Shield has been left in taxis and spooned by grown men in

their beds for many years. Safe to say it’s seen its share of amber liquid poured on it over time as well. In one province i worked in, their senior rugby trophy was rumoured to have been urinated in during a post-match celebration. How one celebrates like that I do not know. In European football, trophies have been run over by busses as over-enthusiastic players, likely still suffering the effects of the previous nights’ antics, made poor choices during victory parades.

The trophy will be repaired, cultural advice sort and life will go on. The Crusaders have won 11 trophies, an accident is bound to happen at some point. Of course with the sold out game against The Blues cancelled, there was no Scott Robertson breakdance to enjoy either. Though, I often wonder if the rest of the country enjoys seeing that as much as the one-eyed Cantabs do? Hopefully, the North versus South game can go ahead, if not in Auckland, then somewhere. Not only is it a potentially good

money spinner for the New Zealand Rugby Union but it may provide the public with the best level of players on the field at one time. Test rugby seems a long way off at this point with the Coronavirus so an enticing game amongst ourselves might be the next best thing. If the game cannot be hosted in Auckland, then I’m sure Wellington becomes an early favourite to host it because their Cake Tin is the next biggest stadium. The contest is largely meaningless if played in front of no fans with the prospect of test rugby

unlikely for this year. It will be a money loser and will not be considered an All Blacks trial. In that case, there’s little point playing the match. All it will do is raise the risk of potential Covid-19 and pose the hazard of a player picking up a serious injury which takes months to recover from. So the match is in a tough spot and short of the wait-and-see approach that we are all getting used to, there is not much more that can be done.

Fighters bring home gold and silver By Celeste Alexander

A relatively new boxing team fighting under the umbrella of Picton’s Arapawa Boxing Club, has come away from a championship at the weekend with silver and gold medals. Blenheim’s Wolfpack boxing team took six of its fighters to Christchurch for the two-day South Island Novice Championship event. It was their first time competing at this championship but each fought well and came away with top placings. Winning gold were Cody Murrell and Eia Phoio. Winning silver were Niko Frost, Mel King, Jarden Taukiri Waaka and Luke Radich. For Luke who initially missed out on a fight, in order to secure one he had to move up 10kg to fight in a heavier weight division. With one loss and one win he achieved silver. Overall it was an “amazing

experience” for this relatively new team of fighters, trainer conditioner, Terry Agent says. “On behalf of Eddie O’Brien and I it was great to see them do so well. “To know where these boys came from and to see them achieve what they did was humbling. I’d like to thank Eddie for the contribution of all his knowledge and the way he gives endlessly; it’s much appreciated by me and the boys,” he says. The Wolfpack team formed seven months ago under the guidance of trainer, Eddie O’Brien who runs the Arapawa club, and Terry. The team currently has 19 members. They first came together as friends looking for an outlet and found support in one another. With no official training facility as yet the Wolfpack trains outdoors at Athletic Park. “The focus is friendship,” Terry says. “When you’re down

you always have a mate there… it’s not just boxing we teach.” According to member, Mel King, the team is more of a “brotherhood”. “We are a group of friends that came from nothing, training at the park, trying to deal with the problems in our lives, and come together to help each other become better people all round,” he says. “Without Terry none of this could have happened… and also Eddie who helped us when no one else would, and came into our brotherhood not just as our coach but as a good friend. “Thank you to everyone who followed us and showed us love through everything; we appreciate you all.” The next challenge for the team is to find sponsorship and a permanent training facility in Blenheim, as well as training for the up and coming South Island Golden Gloves being held in October in Nelson.

The Wolfpack boxing team from Blenheim went to Christchurch at the weekend to compete at the Novice South Island Championship and all walked away with medal placings. Pictured are Niko Frost (silver), Mel King (silver), Terry Agent (trainer conditioner), Jarden Taukiri Waaka (silver), Cody Murrell (gold), Luke Radich (silver) and in front, Eia Pohio (gold) and Eddie O'Brien (trainer). Photo provided.

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