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“Distance learning was successful and we’ve learned many things during Lockdown, but there’s nothing like the excitement, fun and passion of learners physically returning to school.” These are the words of Aaron Vercoe, principal of Redwoodtown School – one of the many educational institutions in Marlborough that welcomed students back on Monday. Over the last two days, both primary and secondary school students have experienced many changes to school life and entirely new ways of going about their daily routines, whether it’s the increase in hygienic practices or who they can have in their bubble. Continued on page 2.
Riverlands School principal, Dave Parsons, is one of many principals from around the region who warmly welcomed students back to school on Monday.
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A new normal for staff and students Continued from page 1. “It’s been a long time for them – seven weeks is quite a chunk of time to be away from school,” Riverlands School principal, Dave Parsons, says. “Some kids are really keen to get back, others are more anxious... But everyone seems to have settled in really well so far.” All Marlborough schools are following guidelines from the Ministries of Health and Education to make sure they’re safe to return to. Protocols put in place include: • Everyone who enters a school must have their name and contact details recorded for contact tracing, including visitors and family members. Families are being asked to collect pupils at school gates to reduce the number of people on the grounds. • Social distancing is still a priority. Students are making sure they’re far enough away from each other – guided by the “elbow rule” – so that they don’t touch or breathe on each other. • High touch objects and surfaces (such as door handles and desk tops) are being cleaned and sanitised
regularly. Students must also sanitise their hands before and after using shared items (like science and sports equipment) and wash their hands regularly. • Staff and students who feel unwell or have cold and flu symptoms are being asked to stay home. There’s also been a specific focus put on pupils’ mental and emotional wellbeing. “We’re making sure that the kids feel safe, happy, and cared for,” Dave says. “It’s that nurturing environment that we want schools to be.” “The whole community’s been affected in lots of ways, and we’ll do whatever we can to support students and their whanau,” Marlborough Girls’ College principal, Mary-Jeanne Lynch, adds. “This includes checking in on how they’re doing holistically, socially and emotionally – thinking about the whole person.” After preparing for weeks for the return of their students, the three principals are happy to have students back at school.
Not only did schools reopen on Monday, but Marlborough kindergartens did, too. Like primary and secondary schools, kindergartens are following Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education health guidelines and taking similar measures to keep kids safe. Throughout Alert Levels 3 and 4, the kindergartens have remained in touch with families, who have shared their children’s learning and experiences. Like schools, a small number of children have physically attended kindergarten under Level 3. Distance learning programmes will continue to be offered to children who cannot return under Level 2, whether it's because these children are immuno-compromised or for other reasons.
“It’s been very eerie here without the people that make the school a great place,” Mary-Jeanne says. “We’re really positive about coming back to school and reconnecting with
our students and staff.” “Returning to learning and routine alongside socialising with their peers and friends is the best way to return to a new safer normal,” Aaron concludes.
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Blenheim courthouse targeted by graffiti By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter
The vandalism of the 83-year-old building is the latest in an ongoing saga that has come at a cost to ratepayers. Marlborough ratepayers dished out $33,000 to clean up after taggers and vandals last year, including a dozen cases of parking meter damage. Figures provided under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) show the Marlborough District Council spent $5400 to scrub off graffiti tags and $27,400 to put right vandalism in 2019. The courthouse, a category-one
historic building, was tagged six times near its entrance, on Seymour St, overnight last Wednesday. It was reported to police last Thursday morning, and they were making inquiries on the incident. Council district secretary, Tony Quirk, says the cost of repairing council-owned property fell to ratepayers, but it was offset if offenders paid back reparation. He estimated the council received up to $2500 in reparation last year. “We are not in a position to be definitive since they come in small amounts and are spread across the activities where damage has occurred,” he says.
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One wedding cancelled, another planned By Celeste Alexander
An intimate wedding with stunning views and a tranquil tropical honeymoon; this was what Blenheim couple Joanna Upperton and fiancé Chris Shefford had planned for last month but instead they’ve had to reschedule due to the global pandemic. Their wedding was set to take place on April 1 at Cable Bay on Waiheke Island, and their honeymoon to the Whitsunday Islands in Australia. Waiheke Island is special to Joanna after having lived there making it the ideal location to tie the knot with Chris. “When I lived there it was a paradise for me and I wanted to share that with Chris. Plus we wanted a special place for our anniversaries to enjoy. “We were planning to have the ceremony at the Wine Library at Cable Bay; a beautiful room with hanging chandeliers and then fly to the Whitsundays to explore the Great Barrier Reef,” Joanna says. However like many others their plans were cancelled and they went into Lockdown at home along with the rest of the country. “We were one of the lucky ones,” Chris says. “We got most of our money back.” While it was disheartening for the couple some amazing things have come from it, they say. Using their time in Lockdown the couple decided to re-plan their wedding and after two weeks they had found venues for the ceremony and reception – and the best part is they are right here in Marlborough. “We figured we had the time while home during Lockdown so we just said ‘let’s sort this out’ and looked around; and this time in our own backyard,” Joanna says. “That way there are no flights or accommodation to worry about,” Chris adds. “And the most amazing thing that’s come of this is that we now have access to venues that we wouldn’t have been able to book before this,” Joanna adds. “There are lots of places and businesses here we didn’t realise we had; we were blown away with what we found here in Marlborough.” “There are so many gems here and everyone
Blenheim couple, Joanna Upperton and fiance Chris Shefford, should have been returning from their honeymoon by now, but instead COVID-19 has forced them to reschedule their wedding. They're pictured relaxing at home as they plan their wedding a second time.
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Fire at garage in Blenheim Fire and Emergency crews were called to a back property on Murphys Road in Springlands last Friday afternoon, where a free-standing garage was ablaze. Although the fire badly damaged the building, it did not reach other houses. The cause is still unknown.
Saint Clair Marathon new owner The beloved Saint Clair Half Marathon, which takes place in Marlborough each year, was put into liquidation after the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled this year’s event, but was purchased by a long-time fan of the event, Sheree Stevens, last week. Despite being owned by a new person, hardly any changes will be made to the event and it will hopefully go ahead as usual in 2021.
has been accommodating,” Chris says. It’s supporting local and has been so easy to plan.” Their wedding date has now been changed to February 20, 2021 with the ceremony booked for Upton Oaks Garden, and reception meal at The Marlborough Lodge. “So the silver lining to this pandemic is that we’ve ended up planning an amazing wedding using local businesses, and ones which are predominately booked by international visitors,” Joanna says. “We’re just happy to be supporting local and helping to keep these beautiful businesses going; they’re real assets to Marlborough.” Marlborough Lodge manager, Samantha Warrender, says their focus has shifted from relying on international bookings to working with the domestic market. “Usually in February we are almost fully booked with international travel but everyone has cancelled their plans until the borders reopen. We don’t usually take bookings in the restaurant for groups like small wedding
receptions but we have decided to work outside of the box of normal offerings and with the local market. “Our Harvest Restaurant is also open for dining and we proudly support local producers; we get very little from outside of the region,” she says. The pandemic’s effect on local wedding bookings has also been felt, says local celebrant Carol Taylor. “The pandemic has cancelled one of my weddings and a naming ceremony; however her 2021 bookings are unaffected. “I think people are very concerned about their families from overseas not being able to travel for their weddings, and many are waiting to see what Level 1 will look like. “I did do a wedding for a couple moving to another country during Level 3 which was lovely, but another of my couples had to reschedule as their venue is not open. But really I think people will be waiting to see what the outcome will be.”
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Alyssums reopens Owner Cheryl Greer and employee Angie Scott have been busy as bees since Alyssums reopened. “It’s been fantastic. We’re run off our feet,” Angie says. “We’ve been here anyway cleaning and tidying. It’s lovely to talk to people again. “Both of us never slept the night before, we
were so excited. It’s lovely to be back.” Cheryl is pleased to see people shopping locally, and attributes the warm weather to people’s eagerness to shop. “We’re lucky to have good weather. Fresh air makes a huge difference. “I hope that it keeps up. People seem really pleased to be out and about.” RIGHT: Angie Scott and owner Cheryl Greer welcome customers back to Alyssums.
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bars, and cafes; in order to “keep the town centre alive.” “Blenheim has a vibrant hospitality scene, and it’s always evolving. People expect good quality dining experiences. They want the city experience, in a town.” “Hospitality has been hurt, and the government has no plans for a revival. Until we get the international market back, the domestic market has to come through.” “Even if it’s a little coffee, or a bowl of chips— it will still help us.”
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grateful to the government’s wage subsidy, saying it allowed her to support all her staff during lockdown. Her customers are happy to have their little cafe back—and have been showing their support. “A lot of our regulars have been supporting us,” says Toni. “I just about know every regular customer’s first name,” Toni says. “It’s not just a job, it’s a way of life.” Jodi Healy, Toni McLauchlan, and Roie MacMillan, welcome customers back to The Little Cafe on Charles
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Opening the doors - there’s no better feeling By Celeste Alexander
While Bearings & Accessories has traded through Lockdown as a supplier to essential services, there was no better feeling than being able to open the doors last Thursday and to welcome in customers, owners Greg Simpson and Liz McKay say. “From day one we operated as part of the essential supply chain, then in Level 3 we brought more of the team on board and traded through to Level 2, now operating once again as a full team of eight,” Liz says, “and our heartfelt thanks go out to both our incredible team
and incredible customers that have supported us tirelessly throughout these extraordinary times. “Last Thursday there was definitely a different vibe as people were working out their social distance boundaries. But Monday morning felt like a standard morning and there were a few more smiles on people’s faces.” With all businesses working through the Alert levels differently, for Greg and Liz their focus is to look ahead to the future. “We are all about moving forward,” Liz says. “We are sticking with our principals of keeping it real for our customers; we be-
lieve our strength is in our team’s knowledge. “When our doors reopened it was evident that people wanted the face-to-face interaction rather than purchasing online or over the phone. But we are also looking at ways to utilise an online platform as well,” she says. Being independently and locally owned and not part of a franchise, means Bearings & Accessories can offer products which are not readily available in Blenheim. “We focus heavily on quality, our deliverance, expert knowledge and the backup service behind our products,” Liz says.
“And if we don’t have the exact thing you want and it’s in line with what we do, our team can get it in for you. “We welcome people to come on in and browse the store; we have so much here and even have free coffee,” she says. New to the product line is the range of Remington Power kerosene and diesel heaters, perfect for workshops, sheds and industrial settings, as well as new stocks of ‘Instant Sanitising Gel’ and ‘Staf Disinfectant’ produced in the South Island. To reward their customers and online followers Greg and Liz run
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Q: Are you excited to be back at school?
James Dight Blenheim Yes, because I hadn’t seen my friends in a long time and I’d forgotten what they’re like a bit.
Preston Davis Blenheim Yeah - I get to see all my friends!
Arwen Attridge Blenheim Yeah, I’m very excited! It was quite difficult being at home because there was always a worry of the virus getting to our family. It’s good to be back at school with everyone because it feels good to know everyone felt the same way I did.
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people and get the message through. This is all out war not a war where you can see the enemy, not even a terrorist war, it is a war against disease, the only way to defeat the disease is to keep the people informed of progress and set a target of control and elimination. Winston Churchill did not hide in his bunker and say nothing during WW2, he made regular broadcasts to motivate the people and fight back against Nazi Germany, I say well done to the P.M and the Director General of Health. As for those who are critical of
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There is a growing concern from many Expats living in Australia about the latest move by the NZ Government to DISCRIMINATE against Christianity. The recent move to allow 100 theatre goers to movies and yet restrict only 10 into Churches, whilst Jacinda Ardern showed a loving penchant toward the Muslim, does
not auger well for the people who made NZ long before Ardern was born. It is an uncomfortable feeling to perceive that the nation that my generation grew up in, many under a far different Labour Government, it watching a woman of a dubious career path, changing my home country.. ‘Kiwi Expat’.
this approach then offer a positive alternative or stop your whinging, that includes Simon Bridges, who every time he opens his mouth comes across as a whinger but does not have anything constructive to offer, he gives me the impression he would prefer to risk lives to get business operating sooner which looks a bit like DONALD TRUMP’S approach. I believe the Government and the ministry of Health have managed the pandemic in a very considered and professional manner, well done. Paul Ham
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Sounds Air - A hand up Good morning Prime Minister & Ministers Twyford & Jones I refer you to the email below to all Mayors and MP’s in areas currently serviced by Sounds Air. Several of these people, including some on your side of the House, have responded positively and asked that you dig just a little deeper into your Aviation Support Package to give Sounds Air the “relief” that absolutely deserve. Staff have taken a pay cut. They are back flying but I
guess with an overhead bill your fund could take care of without making much of a dent in the balance. Shane Jones speaks about supporting the regions but where is he when he’s needed by those regions served by Sounds Air? Westport, Picton, Taupo, Kapiti and others that could be included as Air NZ simply cannot justify including them on its early routes – if ever. Sounds Air, by any reasonable measure, are an essential service. They picked up the slack and flew
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Emma Clark Blenheim I’m excited to be back at school because I get to see my friends and catch up with my teachers about schoolwork I had trouble with during Lockdown.
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Daily COVID-19 reports I note there are some people complaining about the PM’s and the Director General of Health’s daily report on COVID-19. I believe these reports have been invaluable and the main reason why NZ has been one of the most successful countries in the world in keeping the infection rate down to a low level, by keeping NZers well informed and showing leadership. If they had not kept people informed then the populis would not have been taken along in supporting the lockdown, it has to be repeated over and over again to remind
Sally Cook Blenheim Yes, even though I am behind on my school work I am very excited to see all my friends and be back to a solid schedule.
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Jayden Sharp Blenheim My answers sort of mixed. Yeah I am, because I can’t focus at home, and no, because I don’t like school.
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Two hours free parking until 30 June Drivers now get two hours free parking in all of the Council’s car park spaces in Blenheim and Picton until 30 June. Mayor John Leggett said the move was an immediate reaction to the shift to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 and was fully supported by councillors. “Now is the time to welcome shoppers and diners back into our town centres and give our retailers, restaurants and cafes some much needed support.” “Marlborough is open for business and I encourage everyone to support local shops and hospitality businesses as much as possible.” The two hours free parking began on
Monday 18 May and run until 30 June inclusive. Customers must continue to maintain physical distancing, staying two metres apart in shops and be seated in restaurants and cafes, with a single server per seated group. Over the next few weeks the Council’s Long Term Plan Working Group will also consider a longer term parking strategy for Marlborough. Please note that the P5, P10, P30 AND P60 time limits in the Blenheim CBD still apply; they do not become P120. Parkers are reminded that they cannot park in loading zones, leased car parks or disability parks without a valid permit.
Council reception reopens at reduced hours Council’s reception reopened its office doors in Blenheim on Monday with reduced hours of 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and a different way of working. If you are planning on coming into reception, please note that under Alert Level 2 our staff can only accept cheques, Eftpos and online payments. Please respect staff and other customers by following the guidelines for physical distancing while you’re in the building. During busy times you may be required to wait, so please be patient. Although the reception is now open for business, Council’s online services are operating as usual. Many enquiries, applications, payments, submissions and other business can be carried out on the Council’s website so please do what you can online. You can also contact Council via email or via telephone. Please address all enquiries to mdc@marlborough.govt.nz. Include your contact details and one
Libraries offer limited service from Monday 25 May The Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre will reopen their doors to book lovers on Monday 25 May but under Alert Level 2 they will have to operate in a different way. District Libraries Manager Glenn Webster says from Monday people will be able to return library items via the after hours facility, borrow items, request items and collect held items. “However, we’ve had to put a few measures in place to ensure the safety of customers and staff,” Glenn said. “People will have to show their library card to enter, so we can ‘contact trace’ if required. Only one family member is allowed at one time and the time spent in the library is limited.” “Under Alert Level 2 we have to limit numbers in our libraries to increase physical distancing. This also means that unfortunately we cannot offer our full range of services such as wifi, computer access, printing, newspapers and programmes such as Baby Rhyme Time or study sessions,” Glenn said. The libraries will also operate under reduced hours. Both the
Marlborough District Library in Blenheim and the Picton Library and Service Centre will open Monday to Friday from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Online services including access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers are still available. For more information about the library service visit: www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz 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
Council’s garden team returns to work their magic 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. The Picton Library and Service Centre will reopen on Monday 25 May from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. For more information on Council services at Alert Level 2 visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz
A motivated and excited Council garden team of six was able to return to work in our premier gardens under Alert Level 3, working in two bubbles. After four weeks of no maintenance, the team put in a huge effort to bring Seymour Square and Pollard Park back to the high quality condition we are used to, to ensure the areas are ready for the community’s use. Staff concentrated initially on Seymour Square, picking up leaves and mowing lawns in stages, getting shorter with
each mow. With a bit of work it was also a pleasure to see the two town clocks back in action and chiming. Staff also cleaned out the iconic fountain. The teams also focussed on leaf removal in Pollard Park before they mowed the lawn ready for locals to enjoy again. The compost heap has been screened ready for applying to the annual beds, once the annuals are removed in the near future. The team expect to start replanting the beds in the next few weeks.
Kotuku Track at Wairau Lagoons off limits The Kotuku Track at the Wairau Lagoons Walkways will be closed until 12 June to fix a failing culvert and install a replacement bridge. The culvert was damaged in the Kaikoura earthquake. The Department of Conservation’s Lagoons Track will remain open as an alternative until the Kotuku Track reopens. For any enquiries, contact the Parks Section of Council on Ph: 03 520 7400. The Kotuku Track is marked in red/yellow on the map. Check out Council’s Smart Maps for information on other Marlborough walking and cycling tracks at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/recreation/ cycling-and-walking/maps
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“We are receiving some strong support from the community.” more traditional sources have been impacted on by COVID-19. She says some people have been concerned about the impact on funding since the Hospice Shop in Redwoodtown has been closed. But she reassures the community that while the Hospice Shop is one of their main sources of income, funding to the service remains unchanged. “Hospice is funded by the DHB, but not fully funded. The shortfall is provided by the community via donations to the Hospice Shop and the sales that generate from it, as well as grants and community fundraising events.
“The cash support to the service remains unchanged as over the past 15-years we have been building savings in our Foundation. So we thank our team of volunteers and donors whose dedication and generosity for so many years has allowed us to be well prepared for this. “Moving forward we are in the process of working through how the Hospice Shop will operate as one of our main priorities is the safety of our volunteers, customers and donors. We are anticipating a surge in donations which will need to be quarantined for a while, and we will need to have contact tracing and a limit on the number of people in the shop. “We are receiving some strong support from the community so we are looking forward to it being business as usual, but just a new usual,” Sandy says. Palliative care nurse practitioner, Jun Cabredo, says while Lockdown restrictions have been challenging, the team adopted the use of Zoom and online consultations (telehealth) and connected with patients in their homes through regular phonecalls. “This did come with some challenges when dealing with elderly patients as their access to technology was sometimes limited, but we have been doing quite well. We increased our phonecalls to patients to make sure they are doing OK and that their palliative care needs are met in a timely manner. “It’s been a big adjustment for me as I’m used to checking patients myself and listening to their lungs, hearts and having that therapeutic touch with them. But I was able to educate and empower their families to do this which aided them in becoming involved with their loved one’s care. “I did also have essential visits to those patients who really needed us in their end of life, as well as supporting the patients admitted here at Hospice. “The use of technology has shown we can do a lot with Zoom. It’s a useful tool for patients comfortable using it instead of travelling in from
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out of town. “This will complement Hospice’s new model of care which provides specialist palliative care including a service for patients for progressive life limiting needs and complex palliative needs,” Jun says. For clinical nurse manager, Sarah Hammond, Lockdown hasn’t been the same for her as others as she has worked right through. Sarah is responsible for the nursing and health care staff at Hospice and with the need to have minimal staff on site, she also supported other roles. “It’s been business as usual here; still providing our same service but in a different way. On the whole it’s worked well but a downside has been the restriction on visiting. “We had the ability to be full capacity, and some days the IPU beds were full. We didn’t alter our criteria for admission but we had
to COVID screen as you would for hospital services. “The biggest thing is that we are maintaining as much normality as possible. Local business, Quench Marlborough, really helped with this. They provide us meals free of charge so before Lockdown they made up a bulk supply which we froze. “We had a lot of online meetings and had staff work within teams; like little work bubbles, and had different entries and exits to the building. “It’s all good learning and for going forward it’s good to have this knowledge,” Sarah says. Hospice medical officer, GP Ruth Moore, says she was “quite pleased” which how Hospice was able to continue operating. “The biggest challenge was to try and deal with patients without seeing them as much as possible, as the role of a doctor is very hands on. But we managed to
keep things running pretty well while limiting contact. “It was essential to see patients on admission and when reviewing them I used my nursing colleagues. We were able to work as a team quite successfully and having good technology set up, we can do a lot outside of the building. “Families were very accepting of the restrictions and the fact that many people were not in their workplace meant it made caring for their family members a lot easier. “We are very thankful to the support of the community in this time and now we are focusing on the future,” she says. The Hospice Shop is opening for donations only this Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning. The shop will reopen to customers on Monday, May 25 with limited hours – 12noon-3pm.
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Cash prizes for local support We all have a part to play in supporting Marlborough as the region beings to rebuild its economy. Supporting this is BP Computers, a locally owned business which has been serving the community since 1997. Owner Brendon Price and his team of nine are eager to show their support by running a competition in collaboration with the Sun Newspaper. BP Computers, based at 17 Kinross Street, provides new system sales, repairs for all computer devices, handling of Office 365, reliable backup solutions, networking, cloud computing, virus removal, data recovery, and remote working. If it’s IT related then chances are they’ll be able to help. The team is also passionate about staying ahead of ever-evolving IT changes by constantly testing and trying new technology. What they believe is unique to them is their straight-up, no-nonsense IT advice to ensure customers make the right decisions for everything from their large business network down to the basic family computer. “From our point of view we deal with a lot of local businesses and are grateful to every single one of them. Local businesses, trades people… all of our customers are important to us. Without them there would be no BP Computers. “So we want to showcase how many great businesses are in Marlborough and to do this we are putting up cash prizes for Sun readers who text in and tell us and the readers about their
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With many boaties getting their vessels out of ‘mothballs’ after the COVID-19 lockdown period, and readying them for expeditions into the Sounds and other marine playgrounds, Police are encouraging boat-owners to be cautious with their pride-and-joy. A boat-owner with a property just south of Blenheim situated within view of State Highway 1, had his boat parked on a trailer for a couple of weeks prior to the last weekend. When he lifted the soft cover and checked the boat on Sunday, preparing for a day of fishing, he noticed
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ing gear was stolen. Police suggest that you always store your trailer boat out of sight from the public if possible, with a good quality wheel or tow-ball lock on the trailer. Never leave portable items like fuel tote-tanks, fishing gear, marine radios, auxiliary outboard motors and binoculars in the boat, even if they are under a soft cover. These items are best stored in a shed or garage under lock and key when the boat is not being used. Only load the gear into the boat when you are getting ready to use it. Boats on trailers and their contents are an easy target for thieves. Don’t make it easy for them.
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didn’t “hog up” parks. Councillor Thelma Sowman suggested free parking be extended to four hours, to keep residents in town for longer. But Brian Dawson, who held the council’s parking portfolio, says the Blenheim Business Association had proposed two hours. The council agreed last Thursday to review free parking before and after the trail through its long-term plan working group. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says this would give the council a chance to “throw some ideas around” and land on a clear direction for where it should take free parking in the future. Councillor Gerald Hope says it was a topic that had been “on hold for some time”, despite ongoing “pressure” from the public. “We’re putting it to the test. It will be interesting if we will see transformational use of the CBD.” The council also approved a new $865,000 “recovery package” to boost the region’s economy, paid for by the emergency events reserve fund, which was sitting on about $9 million. The package included free al fresco dining for $20,000, a six-month ‘buy local’ campaign for $108,000, a web series to upskill businesses for $32,000, and profession advice for $50,000. About $75,000 was set aside to support marketing campaigns designed to promote Marlborough to other New Zealanders, in the hopes for cranking up domestic tourism from other regions.
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I know ANZAC DAY has passed but l was at the clock tower putting up a poppy and three men were there too and they started to sing. It was wonderful to hear on a special day.
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I am grateful to the government and medical authorities who made the hard calls to manage Covid-19. If these decisions were not taken our country would be in a dire situation. The mortality rate would have been much higher. Plus an economic recovery slower due to a longer lockdown. To the whingers - get over it and be thankful for life and the protocols that have protected our population.
Salt and pepper please Re- dìsappointed, to much time spent on covid-19 and not enough on important stuff like salt an pepper sachets, serviettes etc from kfc.
Sneaky eh? Great idea about free parking but people still using pay & display as there are no notices on the machines. Sneaky eh?
Must be pretty good To ‘Disappointed’....Are you serious? If all you are concerned about is the amount of salt and pepper you received from KFC, then life must be pretty good for you
Really! Reply to person who complained about s&p and serviettes at KFC. Really!! You obviously haven’t learnt anything in 7 weeks be a bit more appreciative of the things we do get and not what we don’t get !!
Cust not custody Dogs bound and poisoned was in Cust Canterbury, not custody.
Tens of thousands people dying around the world. People losing businesses, their homes and livelihoods. Major economic worldwide downfall and deaths...so many deaths. Seriously? You complain about your salt & serviettes in KFC? Be grateful for what’s around you.
Yes, it has cost some dearly, but it has saved us all billions, on crime, (less burglaries/car theft insurance costs), then ACC (few sports claims/ assaults/brawls/car crashes), the police (fewer robberies/murders/car chases/overtime), lifeguards (not risking themselves), the public purse (huge MP and council travel costs). For all that, a few have suffered the price of ‘closed’ meaning OPEN! Is someone being held to account? Not this election!
To all those who have and are dishing out negative comments about our current PM, think of all she has had to deal with in her 3 year term so far. Had a baby (her choice), measles epidemic, White Island eruption, mosque shooting and now Covid 19 pandemic. Give credit where it’s due regardless of your political views. Personally as a leader I thank her for keeping us all safe.
Good life Re: Disappointed Wed May 13 txt talk. If missing one sachet of salt and pepper is the biggest complaint you have....I think you’re living a pretty good life. Sorry...but I just had to giggle at this one haha
It’s good that everyone is giving praise to all different sorts of essential service workers, but I haven’t seen anything yet thanking the people who held the fort at the emergency operations center. I think they did such a fabulous job that a lot of people didn’t even realize how much stress and pressure they were under, so my thanks to all of you. Marlborough was in good hands.
Lucky To insane. Thank your lucky stars it’s only 0.5% because of the government’s quick action. You’re lucky you’re still alive.
So awesome to be out in the garden in Springlands Sunday afternoon and hear a Warbird buzzing around the sky. Can only imagine the freedom the pilot is experiencing! Great to watch. Thanks. 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.
Being in business at this time really shows the true colours of some employees. The attitude and entitlement when employers are trying to keep people in jobs is astounding.
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Put on hold Seems the new library and art gallery may be put on hold. Top of Councils capital spend when the regions economy is on its knees. Guess whose name won’t be engraved in brass?
Sell airport Time for MDC to sell the Airport. One Air NZ plane per day and no international visitors for 2 years and it’ll cost ratepayers money in losses. It was only marginal pre Covid 19.
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All New Zealanders Shame on the Government. Hand outs to Maori in the Budget ‘We are all New Zealanders do not hand out on race. The Treaty settlements have been wasted on the fat cats. Build on maraes and stay at school and be educated. We are headed for separate development like S.A.
Housing To the imbecile who tore up and down Graham Street and Muller Road on his motorbike during alert levels 4 and 3. We know who you are. Thanks for flouting the rules and compromising the rest of us. Perhaps the need to demonstrate how loud your bike is reflects your inadequacies elsewhere...?
Racist housing. It’s difficult explaining to 17 year old voters. In this ‘we are one’ country, we have notorious folk; Tim O’Regan, John Hadfield, Shane Jones living in ‘opulent housing’, we here live in ‘comfortable housing’. The new range is ‘affordable housing’, getting folks out of ‘state housing’ on to the property ladder but now the govt is pushing a new case level of ‘maori housing’. What the heck is this, what is its placing in the ladder?
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Post shop. Bring back the Redwoodtown base, this shop all the way in town is a joke! Too many eggs/shop, not enough staff, taking us 2 hours to bus in and home and, clear PO Box in a totally seperate location. With a fast growing area, someone is not the full packet when thinking service. But should we allow for North Island bad logic-NO!
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Monarchs receive a helping hand By Celeste Alexander
Monarch butterflies are hatching in gardens throughout Marlborough, and often with a helping hand. The Sun Newspaper has received calls and emails from several people keen to share their efforts in protecting the tiny caterpillars, and their excitement of watching them transform into butterflies and setting them free. For Blenheim resident, Sue Stitchbury, Monarch butterflies became an unexpected Lockdown hobby. “One day I was sitting outside in the garden and I noticed caterpillars on the swan plant I had. Then I’d go out there other times and they’d be gone. “People had told me about Paper Wasps and how they attack the caterpillars but this year I haven’t seen any. Although I have seen Praying Mantis preying on them,” she says. Sue decided to bring in any caterpillars she found and set up an area inside. To her amusement she would come back to check on them and find them in some very unusual places. “I found one chrysalis attached to my dining chair on the other side of the room,” she laughs. “That would have been a long walk across the carpet for the caterpillar before
climbing up the chair and attaching itself.” A highlight for Sue was watching the butterflies emerge from its chrysalis. However one day she was horrified to find one of her newly hatched butterflies in the deadly grip of a Praying Mantis. “It was beautiful watching it hatch right in front of me. After it dried its wings I watched as it flew three circles of the lawn before landing. “I went to look at it and found a Praying Mantis had hold of it. I couldn’t believe a Praying Mantis would kill a fully grown butterfly. “I got it back and took it inside but it died the next day. It was sad because it went through that whole process just to be eaten so quickly. “Needless to say the Praying Mantis went to the bottom of my list of insects I like,” she says. As sad as that was for Sue, she is happy that she had helped 16 butterflies hatch. Other locals who have also been helping Monarch Butterflies are Blenheim couple, Sheenagh and Paul Freeth. Sheenagh says she first became interested in them after arriving in Blenheim from London and with her husband they look after them every autumn by bringing them inside to protect them. “I had only heard about them and
Blenheim resident, Sue Stitchbury, found an unexpected hobby during Lockdown; raising Monarch butterflies.
not seen one in a natural environment until I came here so when I saw them in the garden it was quite enchanting for me. “In 2014 we grew a Swan plant to encourage them. Apart from bringing them in once they start to get big we protect them from predators and keep them supplied with lots of fresh
branches; they go through a lot! “You need to put newspaper underneath as they poo a lot. After they’ve been at the chrysalis stage and it starts to go very dark and you can see the outline of the butterfly, we make sure that on fine days we put them in a sunny window; this encourages them to come out.
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“When they hatch I also have paper underneath as they expel an orange liquid soon after hatching, and we let them dry out and exercise their wings for an hour or so then transfer them to a flower outside in the sun,” she says. If you have looked after Monarch Butterflies send in your photos to celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz
Maggie with baby Jack, and her husband Lew Couper sitting on the fence. The person standing by the sheep yard fence was unknown. They are standing in front of Lew Couper's 1916 house, in Pelorus. From 2000-2007 this house lived in by Ruth O'Sullivan, a Couper descendant. Maggie [died 1940] is nee Kelliher, wife of Lew Couper [1882-1945], the baby is John Alexander (Jack) born 1916, their eldest child. Lew's house built in 1916 was at ‘The Chestnuts’, the Couper family farm in Pelorus. It was built up on a Terrace on the left hand side going toward Pelorus Bridge, opposite his sister Winnie's house. It was later lived in by his brother, Will [William Benjamin 1875-1971] and is still lived in by Ruth (nee Gardiner daughter of Lesley who donated the negatives) and Paul O'Sullivan. Their daughter, Ruby O'Sullivan, is a six times great-granddaughter of the Daniel Couper who originally took up land in 1866.
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Novel reveals conservationist’s truth By Frances Chin
Author and conservationist Les Kelly wants to eradicate all predators in New Zealand.
Author and conservationist Les Kelly speaks with Sun Reporter Frances Chin about his book ‘Duped- the True Story behind Predator Free New Zealand.’ He discusses his role in the original free Predator Free New Zealand, and what he wants readers to learn from his book. Les grew up in Canterbury. Later in life he ended up in Australia, working in the mining industry. He came back to New Zealand in 2006. “I wanted to enjoy our beautiful country and our wildlife,” says Les. “That was the start of the whole thing.” After noticing the decline in birds from his youth in New Zealand, Les came up with a plan to achieve what many had thought impossible— a predator free New Zealand. He and a team of like minded people created Predator Free NZ (PFNZ) in 2008. Predator Free NZ’s goal was to eradicate introduced mammal predators such as rodents, mustelids, possums, and feral cats from New Zealand
using non-toxin methods— primarily, traps. At the 2009 national bluegreens forum, Les presented his proposal to the government. It was well received. Les planned to make PFNZ into a NGO— taking some of the burden of trapping away from the Department of Conservation (DOC), who could then focus on removing invasive species. Therefore, when John Key announced the government’s plan for their own Predator Free NZ, Les was blindsided. The government has effectively copied his idea and made it into their own, not even bothering to change the name. Additionally, this proposal continued with the use of poison— something Les is vehemently against. “John Key in 2016 announced predatorfreenz2050 to the world. He told them this is a big thing, and that it is very good for New Zealand, and puts us up against top countries in the world.” “I was flabbergasted that they even did it, or even sought to do it. It was a crime against democracy. They went behind our backs.” “We were stunned.” Les and his team attempted to talk to the government, but were rebuffed repeatedly. In addition to this, Les says the government spent a large amount of money to “tsunami” their website so predatorfree.org would show first on searches.
“It cost the taxpayers so much money, trying to bury out website. It was a deliberate act of deceit.” Les’ new book explains the history of Predator Free NZ, and his role in the creation of the initiative. “I wrote it out of frustration really. Of the duplicity of our politicians.” “I suppose what drove me to write the book is that it’s not getting any better. If we’re not careful we’re not going have any native wildlife left at all.” Above all, Les cares about New Zealand’s wildlife, and wants to do what he can to assure its safety. “I basically am now just trying to get someone to establish an NGO to take over the predator free mantle, and eradicate the introduced mammal predators.” “We were looking at 60 years to make New Zealand predator free. However, since the innovation of the new tech in trapping, we’re looking at bringing it down now. A predator free New Zealand is achievable now within a 10-15 year lifespan. What does Les want his readers to gain from his book? “The truth. The one thing I want them to know, is that the DOC just can’t be trusted. That is the biggest issue that we’ve got; are we all being used? I just want the reader to read it, have a look of it, and make up their own mind.”
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gardening this week Don’t get caught out: By Wally Richards There are a few things recently that we need to be ‘Awake To’ and ‘On The Ball’ with. Currently it’s getting colder and frosts are happening so get your Spray on Frost protection on quickly. Instructions are: Get the Vapourgard, place bottle in jug of hot water for about 15mins so it pours better. Mix at 15 mils per litre of warm water and spray over the foliage of plants and shrubs/trees you want to protect such as citrus and frost tender plants. Spray on a sunny day in full sunlight so film dries quicker. One application gives down to minus 3 degrees frost protection within three days of application lasting for three months. Works a treat for occasional frost every few days but if there is two or more frosts night after night the plants have not recovered fully and extra protection is needed such as frost cloth or sacking etc. Use all the spray mixed up over other plants to finish off and then rinse out sprayer with warm to hot water spraying some to ensure that its all clean otherwise you may have problems next time you use. Areas where hard frosts are likely then add to the Vaporgard, Wallys Liquid Copper this gives a greater degree of frost protection because of the layer of copper inside the film. Don’t spray over produce with the Vaporgard/copper mix as it does not wash off easy because of the Vapor-
gard film. Ok over citrus fruit as you peel them and don t eat the skins. While we are still allowed to grow our own food (I am not joking here as there are, or have tried to do, prevent this in some other countries), we have learnt that it pays to keep a range of vegetable seeds in packets in glass jars in fridge for future use. If you are able allow the best one of a crop to go to seed and collect the ripe seed, label it and store dry in a glass jar, sealed in the fridge. Grow as much food crops as you can ‘naturally’ without using chemicals but with a big range of minerals using things like Magic Botanic Liquid, Ocean Solids and Wallys Unlocking your soil potential. Use natural manures and compost teas to grow your produce. This will do two things, firstly you will have (most of the time) some fresh vegetables in the garden to pick and secondly and very, very importantly, you will have supreme food both in taste and nutritional values, As a result you will have a great immune system and be able to shrug off diseases that others succumb too. Gardening: the first excuse I get from some is no room in the section to grow vegetables. These days we see town houses on small sections with concrete between home and boundary as one reader said recently to me in the retirement village where he lives.
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FROMM Winery offers free wine experiences for locals
Stephan Walliser, General Manager, FROMM Winery is happy to announce they are offering free wine tastings and tours of the cellar door and barrel room to the local community on May 30. Photo provided.
FROMM Winery will open its doors to the local Marlborough community on Saturday, May 30 for free tours and wine tastings throughout the day. They will include tours of the organic vineyard, a visit to the cellar and barrel room to see traditional winemaking in action, wine tasting of handcrafted FROMM wines as well as tips on how to taste wine and food and wine matching. Wine tastings will include blind tastings to provide a true sensory experience. Stephan Walliser, General Manager, FROMM Winery, explains why they are throwing open their doors.
“Like everyone in Marlborough, we have had limited opportunities to get out and about over the last few weeks and for good reason. Now that we are able to return to a more normal lifestyle, we want to thank our local community for supporting us (and our colleagues) through the harvest and to invite them to visit us and see what we do. “We aim to go a step further than a normal cellar door experience and really want people to get a good insight into how a boutique organic winery operates.” The tours will run every hour from 10am, will be limited to 10 people and will, of course, adhere to Government
guidelines on social distancing. Bookings are essential and will be on a first come first served basis. Stephan adds; “Whether you are a wine lover or are new to wine and would just like to know more about what is produced on your doorstep, this experience is suitable for all. We look forward to welcoming our Marlborough community to our winery.” To make a booking, email Wendy at office@frommwinery.co.nz stating what time you would like to attend (10am / 11am/ 12pm /1pm / 2pm / 3pm) and how many in your party (please note the maximum size of groups will be 10).
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Letters to the editor continued MPs poor example Dear Ed, About month ago, Prime Minister Ardern promised to take a pay cut. But it’s turned out to be hollow words. Her government put a bill in Parliament to cut MPs’ pay but its weak kneed. It’s up to the Remuneration Authority to decide whether a MP will actually have their pay
cut. In effect, MPs will be able to opt out of taking a pay cut if “their circumstances warrant it”. What a poor example to the tens of thousands of Kiwis who have taken a pay cut or lost their jobs. They couldn’t opt out. MPs shouldn’t be allowed to chicken out either. Democrat
$20mil misspent Why rebuild the library at a cost of $20million? What’s wrong with where it is now? It’s handy to the shopping centre,
pharmacy, banks etc. The money should be used to assist the recovery of this terrible virus. Murray
Old Man’s Beard On a recent visit to Marlborough, I noticed Old Man’s Beard growing profusely on road sides - at the moment conspicuous by its flowers about to run to seed. In talking to locals, I learned the Marlborough District Council has removed Old Man’s Beard from the pest plant list. The reason locals told me: “it cannot be controlled, it’s out of hand, so we’ll pretend it doesn’t exist by taking it out of the plan.” I also learned wallabies are a to pest in Marlborough, but surprise,
surprise none actually exist in Marlborough. Let’s pretend, lets imagine, seems the credo. Did councillors approve the bizarre Pest Management Strategy? On a visit to the Branch catchment I was appalled at the wilding pines taking over the valley and tributary valleys. These are public lands, “managed” by DoC. It seems both local government and central government are sitting on their hands. Dave Rhodes
Wilding Pines Jobs? Dear Ed I compliment Murray Chapman on his letters about wilding pines. I recently saw the extreme situation up the Waihopai and in past has seen similar in the Branch-Leatham valleys. With government throwing money around for jobs why not get some of
unemployed younger people under supervision cutting on hourly working wage rates wilding pines, dab stump with a mix of diesel oil and potent weedkiller? Then DOC and MDC who have been sitting on hands might be doing something positive. “Eco-Jobs”
100 Million Dollar Wilding Pine Windfall Its been a long time coming but finally we have a government that is delivering what all previous governments in my living memory have failed to do.... Clean up previous governments failed environmental experiments/mistakes. I would like to think that the Governments injection of 100 million for wilding pine control was in part helped by the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust recently hosting the Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage to a hands on look at this problem of epic proportion in our South Marlborough mountain lands. She left realising we had some of the densest concentrations of wilding pine infestations in New Zealand with biodiversity and pastoral farming in this regional almost at a tipping point. The money is there but we all need to
proactively work together as a province to get our fair share of this cake which will firstly employ people during the post COVID-19 economy rebuild while in the long term preserving our biodiversity and heritage for future generations to enjoy. This also begs the question, we have an election in around 16 weeks and to future proof this investment in wilding pine eradication which to date no other government have been prepared to tackle, we perhaps need to strategically vote for this coalition Government so what has been started can be finished as I don’t have any confidence in the opposition party’s fulfilling the vision of a wilding pine free New Zealand as if left unchecked wilding pine will have covered a quarter of New Zealand with in thirty years. Murray Chapman
Wilding pines – an escalating problem I read Murray Chapman’s excellent letter on the “under-whelming” Regional Pest Management Plan relative to wilding pines. This has been an escalating problem for years, indeed decades since the Marlborough Catchment Board planted contorta pine in the high country in the completely misguided thinking that they would stop natural scree erosion. Where are those responsible now? Murray Chapman referred to carbon credit plantings which a Malaysian owned forestry corporate has planted in the Waihopai catchment. Environmentally managed sheep stations have been smothered by swathes of pines. Pines en masse are thirsty consumers of water. Creeks and streams will run dry as has
occurred in the Sounds. Fish and Game should be concerned at the sapping of waterway flows plus the increase in acidic soil and water levels pines induce. Carbon credits are a rort on the taxpayer. Using free market ideology to solve a perceived global warming state will not achieve anything except give forestry corporates handouts of public money. Then comes clear felling and loads of silt deposited in waterways and the estuaries of Marlborough Sounds - already a dire crisis. Yet as Murray Chapman pointed out “council —is running away from the issue.” Andi Cockroft Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations
Rose’s passion continues to thrive By Aimee O’Hagan
Despite it’s challenges, being in Lockdown has not held back Blenheim theatre enthusiast, Rose Platenkamp, from doing what she loves. As the founder of and a dance, drama, and singing tutor for Marlborough company, StageLab, Rose has been forced to find alternative ways of interacting with her performing arts students. Like many others, she’s resorted to using the popular video communications app, Zoom, for all of her lessons – which, naturally, has given rise to it’s own unique problems.
“It gets tricky when you have to sing with kids during singing lessons, as it gets out of sync,” she says with a laugh, “so I’m really looking forward to doing those lessons in person again!” Rose’s approach to keeping her students engaged and quelling their boredom is to “make everything fun.” “We’ve been doing virtual challenges every week,” she explains. “We’ll have a dance that all the kids can join in with, and then we’ll put it all together and come up with a video clip, so they can still see results. “I ask them to do a dance in the kitchen using kitchen utensils – stuff like that.” She’s spent all of her time during Lockdown making it her priority to keep her students enthusiastic. From Rose’s perspective, it’s important that performing arts lovers continue to be creative, especially during this uncertain period of time. “When everybody’s feeling stressed and anxious – that’s when you really need art,” Rose says. “It makes me really happy seeing what people make up and what they post on Facebook... You see how people gravitate towards performance.” Despite the uncertainty surrounding how life is going to be in the future, Rose knows exactly what she wants to do when we return to at least a semi-normal reality. “I think I’ll go have a glass of wine in a bar and then go see something live,” she laughs. “I’m looking forward to being able to go to music concerts and live theatre so I can share that experience with people once again.” Blenheim local and lover of 'all things theatre', Rose Platenkamp. File photo.
Bag appeal success Nik k i Hink ley of SF Marlborough collected all of the generous handbag donations from the Sun office on Monday. The Sun held a Handbag Appeal prior to Lockdown, inviting the community to fill a handbag with some luxury items for women in the community who struggle in everyday life or are victims of abuse, and could use something to brighten their day. Nikki says on behalf of SF Marlborough she wishes to thank everyone who donated. "We are very thankful and these han db ags w ill go to deserving people, especially at this time."
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Charlie White is a year six student at Springlands School. She likes hanging out with her friends, playing guitar, and horseback riding. And during her free time in Lockdown, Charlie has been working on her project, ‘Self Care for Health Care.’ “When I came up with this idea, my mum was saying how dry her hands were getting, from washing them all the time,” Charlie says. “When I was at the doctors, I saw nurses sanitising their hands. I was thinking about how many times our Frontline healthcare workers would have to wash their hands and how dry their skin must be getting. They are also worried about work, their patients, and coming home to their families.” “I want to put together little packages of products that will assist self care, and encourage frontline workers to take some time for themselves, as they have been giving so much to the rest of the community. I would like the packages to have body butter, lip balms, and other luxuries.” “People I would like to include are aged care workers, nurse practitioners, doctors, police officers, and St John’s workers. I’m estimating that I will need about 1000 packages for our region.” Charlie has been emailing local businesses, in addition to large, established companies such as New World and Air New Zealand, to ask for donations to Self Care for Health Care. “I said a few things like we’re just asking you to donate however much you can, because I know some businesses are struggling.” “I’ve had mixed responses from small and big businesses. Some people have said we love this but we can’t donate.” Charlie is still waiting to hear back from people. Despite only sending out emails on May 5, Charlie White's project Self Care for Health Care aims to create 1000 care packages for care workers in the region. She is currently seeking donations to the project.
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Roading underway The seven-year roading contract in Marlborough that was awarded as a 50/50 joint venture between Fulton Hogan and HEB Construction officially started on April 1. While holding an event to mark the occasion was not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions, the essential work of this contract has moved ahead, ensuring the transport network was safely operating during this critical time. “We are not operating at full capacity and, like everyone else, we’re working through the challenges of COVID-19,” says Contract Manager, Shaun Perrin. “But now that the new contract has begun, we have some great benefits from two contractors working together to deliver as Marlborough Roads.” Improved levels of service will be rolled out shortly,
including a footpath scrubber and a special focus on the Marlborough Sounds area, in addition to other changes instituted already. Fulton Hogan has provided their IT system and database programmes to improve future planning and help better pinpoint the needs of local roads and state highways, while HEB Construction’s Health & Safety operations, which have already proven effective, are being implemented. Everyone involved in this joint venture has come together as one team, officially working as Marlborough Roads, Shaun says. “On behalf of Marlborough Roads, we’re committed to looking after state highways in the region as well as the Marlborough District Council’s 1600-kilometre road network, no matter what challenges the
outside world might throw at us,” Shaun says. Deputy Mayor and Chair of Council’s Assets and Services Committee Nadine Taylor congratulated the team on progress so far. “Well done to the Marlborough Roads, Fulton Hogan and HEB teams for working effectively through a very difficult period during the lockdown. It looks like the new contract partnership is bearing fruit already, with the practical sharing of resources, knowledge and skills. I look forward to hearing more.” The Marlborough Network Outcomes Contract (NOC) contract is worth $160m over seven years, and covers state highways and the Council’s local roads network, as well as footpaths. It’s jointly funded by NZTA and Marlborough District Council.
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CORDES, Derek William: Born 25th June 1946 at Fairlie, died peacefully surrounded by whanau at Hospice Marlborough on 8th May 2020 after a short illness. Much loved partner of Wanda and the late Janey, much loved father and father-in-law to Carleen and Sheldan, the late Sam Phillips, and Hayden Cordes, Poppy D to Regan, Samuel and Edel. Much loved Poppy D to Lester and Kylie Hebberd, Derek and Kelli Hebberd, Marie and Chris Rhodes, and all our whanau. An old Antartic explorer, New Zealand Forest Service, builder of bridges and huts, overseer of the Rainbow Skifield. A deer culler, mountain climber and trainer, Marlborough Museum historian and avid collector, the Helicopter Museum Trust, book collector and lover of photography, bus owner and operator, book writer and researcher. A man with a heart of gold and a love enough for all. Thanks to the Hospice staff and all the Oncology team. Messages may be sent to 138 Muller Road, Blenheim 7201. Go climb that one last mountain the boy from Fairlie High Put your boots on and take your last breath as you reach the summit We will hear your last breath and sigh For your work on earth wasn’t done but a greater call had come You ceased to surprise us with your magical and comical antics A mighty man with a big heart of gold, there’s not a man on this earth that has earned the name that you so deserved and it’s stuck to you like the honey to the hive Poppy D was given and you took it with pride and everyone will still call you that even after you have died Rest well on that mountain as God has called you home and sleep peacefully and rest easy for we have not left you alone for we are just a breath away. ‑ Wandeewoos
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BOYLE: Donald William Passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on 16 May 2020. Cherished husband and soulmate for 50 years of Raewyne and former husband of the late Enid. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Brett and Suzie, Lorraine and Richard, Vicki and Allen, Maree and Ricky, Stephon and Anita, Jo-Anne and Malcolm. Treasured Grandad of Karla, Bettina, Dannelle and Kurt, Andrew and Stephen, Simone, Tyler and Kaasha, Joel and Ethan, Ben and Jonty. A loved Great Grandad to his many great and great-great grandchildren. Messages to 172A Howick Road Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz A private family service has been held CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
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ADAMS: Margaret Nola On 15 May 2020, passed away peacefully at Redwood Retirement and Lifestyle Village after a long illness, in her 70th year. Loved wife of Graham Adams. Special thanks to Redwood Retirement and Lifestyle Village for their care of Margaret. Messages to Flat 12 / 128 Cleghorn Street Blenheim 7201 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A private cremation has been held. “At Peace finally” CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
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Jordan doco a slam dunk The Michael Jordan documentary has helped me through this Lockdown. The 10-part documentary which concluded after five consecutive Monday night’s is nothing short of compulsive viewing. Whether the ESPN and Netflix documentary ensures Jordan will go down as the best basketballer player of all time is doubtful but
what isn’t in question is just how driven he was to win as a player. Jordan won six NBA championships in the 90s and was undefeated in the finals themselves. His brief stint in baseball to fulfill his slain father’s dreams, I’m confident in saying, would have seen him make the major leagues had it not been for a lockout season.
Even the most hardcore Jordan or Chicago Bulls fans would have learnt plenty from the high calibre documentary. Jordan’s drive to succeed drove him to intense trainings and physical altercations with teammates, outrageous gambling on golf courses with friends and the launching of the Air Jordan shoes which is the reason Nike is the
global force it is today. Jordan was willing to win at anything by almost any cost. By his own admission, he does not have a gambling problem, he has a competition problem. Jordan is a global icon. The reality is, he’s bigger than basketball and I think that’s just how he would want it. The access and depth the ‘Last
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Rarangi Golf Club Rarangi Golf Club members are back playing in Level 2, keeping a safe distance and enjoying the course with two holes in one on Sunday by Alan Rutledge and Andrea Thomas. Results for week ending May 17. Thursday, May 14, Ladies Stableford, Best over the field: Rete Kydd 35 on c/b from Tracy Bary Wendy Moffat 34, Margaret York 34, Dianne Betts 34, Helen Neame 33 and Margaret Tapp 32. Saturday, May 16, Covid Recovery Medal Competition, Men & Ladies – Net: Jerome January 69, Clarry Neame 71, Phil D’auvergne 73, Barry Ellis 73, Owen Gibbs 73, Gordon Lang 73, Susan Godsiff 74, Dennis Wye 74. S u n d ay, M ay 17, M e n , Stableford, Ladies – Par Men: Lindsay McAlpine 42, Alan Rutledge 38, Ian Hale 37, Guido Bertogg 37, Matthew Croad 36, Tony Nichol 3,; Peter Browning 34. Ladies: Samantha Marfell 0 on c/b from Janet Laing.
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Jono Hartland is walking the length of New Zealand as part of his campaign to raise awareness of mental illness in young Kiwis. While stuck in Golden Bay due to Lockdown, he speaks with Sun Reporter Frances Chin about his campaign for the Mental Health Foundation and the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust, and how Lockdown has affected his journey. Mental health awareness is an issue extremely important to Jono. Sadly, Jono’s best friend took his own life in 2017. “It was an extremely tough time. I wasn’t really in much of a state to do anything, except look after my own mental health and get through that grieving time.” Later in the year, Jono went up to Golden Bay to recover. It was there he discovered a joy of the outdoors. “I needed time alone. I really discovered the beauty of being in nature, and hiking and being in the outdoors. I could feel how freeing it was. Things started to make sense after that.” After he started hiking, Jono started feeling an urge to help raise awareness of mental health issues. He felt that too many young Kiwis were battling their demons alone, due to the stigma associated with mental illness. Therefore, Jono decided the hike the Te Araroa trail as part of a campaign to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation and the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust. Additionally, the journey would help raise awareness of mental illness in young Kiwis. “There was this increasing desire to raise money for mental health, and raise awareness of depression and anxiety.” “What better way to do it than hiking the length of the country.” Jono started tramping at Cape Reinga, around late November last year. As he was raised in the South
Jono Hartland is hiking the length of New Zealand as part of his campaign for the Mental Health Foundation and Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust.
Island; Jono says the North Island scenery was spectacular. “I hadn’t really experienced the North Island. Hiking down through Northland was just stunning. It’s just given me an appreciation for all the regions.” “There’s been a few mental hurdles to overcome, it’s as much mental as it is physical. It has been rewarding.” Jono had made it as far as the Nelson Lakes by March; until Covid-19 upended life as we know it. “I was at the Upper Angelus huts. My dad texted me on my satellite phone, to inform me on the situation, and that level four was starting in 24 hours.” Luckily, Jono’s uncle lives in Marlborough. He was able to pick Jono up and drop him off at his parents’ Golden Bay bach— where’s he’s been stuck ever since. For a while, Jono was unsure as to whether it would even be possible for him to finish his journey. “It was looking very 50/50 on
whether I was going to continue, obviously with winter, and the Department of Conservation not opening their estate during Lockdown. I was almost resigning to the fact that it's not going to continue. But it’s been all go since the huts opened during level 2.” “I’ve been preparing hard, getting lots of winter gear sorted. The real challenge is ahead with the winter scenario coming on. It’s going to be very very cold. I’m really looking forward to all the unknowns and the challenges, and seeing if I can complete it.” “I’m a strong combination of anxious and excited.” So far, Jono has raised $20,000 for the Mental Health Foundation, and $2000 for the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust— an incredible amount. If you would like to donate, visit Jono’s fundraisers. https://events. mentalhealth.org.nz/fundraisers/ jonohartl and https://givealittle. co.nz/fundraiser/nz-hike-for-lifete-araroa
Dance’ documentary has is unparalleled and it really is a great study of what it takes to be a superstar of a sport and stay there with a level of consistency rarely seen in modern day American sport. If you are a casual fan of the man who made the number 23 iconic, and you have a spare 10 hours over the winter, it’s well worth a binge-watch.
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