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Iconic shop re-opens

By Celeste Alexander

Margaret Gage, well known for her Renwick NicNacs shop, would always insist she didn’t have time to retire. Her shop had been open in the town since 1981 and always had something to offer to all ages.

Sadly Margaret passed away on March 12 at age 77 and in a moving tribute to her, Margaret’s family is reopening the shop to ensure that her legacy continues.

Managing Renwick NicNacs is Anita Ireland, a family friend who grew up with Margaret’s three children in Renwick.

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Anita Ireland holds a photograph of Margaret Gage, the owner of the Renwick NicNacs shop who passed away in March.

Margaret was well known in the community and her family are keeping her memory alive by re-opening her shop this week.

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Margaret grew up on a farm in Ryal Bush, Invercargill where her father trained horses.

She moved to Blenheim when she married Murray Gage to begin their lives together.

The couple had three young children when tragedy struck the family and Murray passed away.

Margaret then moved to Renwick in 1976 where she raised her children while running her Renwick NicNacs shop.

The shop first opened in 1981 within the main shopping complex where Trends Kitchens is, and then years later moved across the road to where the shop is located now.

Anita has many fond memories of growing up with Margaret’s children in Renwick and says the shop was well loved by the community.

“It used to be open six days a

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week with a late night on a Thursday back when Renwick businesses would open late,” she says.

“You could ask Margaret for a particular item and she’d disappear then reappear, and nine times out of 10 she’d have what you wanted.”

Anyone who has visited the shop over the years will remember Margaret for her wool range, haberdashery and even the odd unusual find in amongst it all.

“There’s a bit of everything,” Anita laughs. “Zips, cottons, embroidery, souvenirs, kids’ toys, all types of knitted clothing, jewellery, hats and giftware.”

And Anita would know as she has spent the past two months helping to sort through the stock and what was in boxes in the storage room.

“I found a lot of stuff that hasn’t been in the shop before and items that were displayed but not easily

accessible,” she says.

The shop has been given a makeover, re-organised and reopened to the public, just as Margaret had wished.

“Margaret’s family didn’t want to take Renwick NicNacs away from the community as she was a big part of it,” Anita says.

“So we are being flexible with reopening the shop and just seeing how it goes.

“From my perspective it’s exciting and something I love. I love crafts, knitting and crochet and have a bit of knowledge to share,” she says.

Margaret still remains a bit part of Renwick NicNacs with a special corner of the shop dedicated to her with photographs, as she continues to watch over her beloved little shop.

Margaret Gage pictured in the earlier days of running her beloved Renwick NicNacs shop when it was first located within the supermarket complex. Photo provided

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New Sounds safety system “a critical step”

By Glenise Dreaver

Marlborough harbourmaster Luke Grogan says the new tidal monitoring safety system being prepared for installation in the Sounds is a “great enhancement” to navigational safety in the region.

“A critical step,” he says of the real-time monitoring of tides and currents that the new system will enable.

Kiwirail is providing $250,000 to the Marlborough District Council for the system, needed because of the dangers strong currents and tides can pose to navigation in Tory Channel and the

entrance to Queen Charlotte Sound.

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Second Pfizer jab at 99

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By Glenise Dreaver

Entries still open for Bride of the Year

Coralie Jamieson turned 99 on May 7, and having once more gained her driver’s licence for another year, drove herself to the Church of the Nativity yesterday, for her Noho Pakari (Sit and be fit) class.

She also received her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine there - and there were also two birthday cakes, along with a very special morning tea .

No candles to be blown out. “I can’t really blow on them can I?” Coralie commented.

“I think they’re using me as an example,” she added – and well they might.

Coralie’s lived in the area most of her long life, though she was on a farm in the Rai Valley during her childhood.

When her parents moved to Blenheim during the war, and her father was working in the manpower office directing people into work, he told her about a position driving a baker’s van.

She took it. “Until I married. The baker that is!”

She and Manly Jamieson wed

in January 1946, and they raised four children, but he died 30 years ago. “And I’ve been on my own since then,” says Coralie, who still lives in her own home. “I can still manage it.”

A keen gardener, who has become more and more vegetarian in her tastes, she has also been a well-known floral artist.

Coralie remains active in her garden, though carrying supplies to floral art meetings did get a bit much. “I still go though,” she says.

Sarah Lee, Covid Response manager for Te Piki Oranga, says they were invited to fit their free Covid vaccine session in with the keep fit group, rather than try to draw people in to a Covid-specific information session.

“And the feedback to that has been really, really good.”

She adds that not only are kaumatua eligible for the vaccine, people who live with them are also able to get one.“It’s a cocooning effect – it provides them with more protection.”

She adds that it takes two weeks before full protection can be expected – and those who have had the normal flu vaccine also need to

RIGHT: Ninety-nine-year-old Coralie Jamieson of Blenheim on Tuesday had her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine administered by vaccinator Sharon Thomas, parish nurse at the Church of the Nativity.

wait two weeks before their Pfizer jab, simply to ensure that any side effects from either can be clearly identified.

Cathy O’Malley, GM Strategy, Primary and Community for Nelson Marlborough Health, says that NMH and their primary care and Maori health partners are tracking ahead of target for the vaccine roll-out in the region.

She adds that while they are still offering it to, and prioritising it for, Group 2 members (high-risk

frontline workers) they have also made a good start in offering the vaccine to Group 3.

You’re in Group 3 if you are aged 65 or over, have a relevant underlying health condition, pregnant, disabled or an adult in a custodial setting Members will be contacted directly by one of the local COVID-19 vaccination booking centre team to make an appointment.

(Make sure your contact details are up to date with your family doctor.)

Ashwood Park Retirement Village residents (sitting) pictured yesterday after receiving their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine from the Public Health team which has been visiting the age and residential care facilities in Blenheim.

The team is made up of district nurses, Public Health nurses, a nurse practitioner, administration staff and a student doing her Masters in Public Health.

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There are still spaces left for brides to enter into the annual Bride of the Year show, a charitable fundraising event organised by the Beavertown Lions Club.

The show will be held on August 28 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Entries are open to all brides living or residing in Marlborough, or who were married in Marlborough between July 21, 2019 – July 31, 2021, and who have not previously entered the Beavertown Lions Bride of the Year Show.

Entry forms are available at the Sun Newspaper office or by emailing blenheimbrides@gmail.com Entries are limited to the first 25 brides.

High Tea for Hospice this Sunday Hospice Marlborough is hosting its High Tea event this Sunday at the Whitehaven Room within the ASB Theatre in Blenheim The event runs from 2.30pm – 4.30pm and will include a silent auction, raffles, spot prizes as well as the high tea itself.

Tickets can be purchased for $30 from The Hospice Shop in Redwoodtown and are selling fast.

Public Health nurse Paula Kole gives Ashwood Park Retirement Village resident, Jill Roberts, her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. "It was fine, I've never been worried about receiving it," Jill commented afterwards.

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Auditions open for Stars in Your Eyes

By Celeste Alexander

Two years ago Blenheim went ‘Gaga’ for the Stars in Your Eyes show where nine contestants surprised the audience by transforming themselves to perform as well-known music artists.

The 2019 Stars in Your Eyes, held at the ASB Theatre, was a near sell-out event and raised

$35,000 for the Creative Kids Trust and Fulton Foundation.

The acts included Boy George, Dolly Parton, Adele, Gin Wigmore, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Shania Twain, Amy Winehouse and the winner – Lady Gaga, performed by Lieke Tegels.

In second place was Chris Valli with his performance as Boy George, and in third was

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Because of its success the organisers set a date in 2020 but due to COVID it was cancelled.

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Scam alert

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Recently Marlborough residents and Kiwis generally have been bombarded with SMS text message scams.

These campaigns claim to offer discounted Lotto tickets or other cheap items such as the latest smartphone. While the SMS message does not always mention Lotto, if the recipient clicks the link in the text message, it will redirect them to a well-constructed webpage advertising Lotto tickets at a discounted price.

The webpage will prompt the recipient to answer several questions before asking for credit card details. The scammer will then use this

information to charge to the credit card or on-sell this information.

These SMS text campaigns are well crafted and tailored to the recipient, often using the recipient’s name. They mention a competition, track and trace parcel, or other matter along with a randomised hyperlink.

Another similar text scam involves a sender calling themselves BitFit, offering cryptocurrency investments.

A text message with a link directs to a webpage formatted as a news article.

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start “investing.” Any funds paid to this organisation are reportedly not being invested and the scammers will also persist in contacting those who show interest and attempt to get more funds from them.

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Possum: the 1080 issue I read recently someone asked why are we not eating possum meat in New Zealand.

In the 1990’s I managed a pub in Christchurch. Friday mornings we received six dozen possum and red wine pies.

By Sunday afternoon, all 72 gone.

So delicious that customers and staff would pre-order them.

Many New Zealanders would love this meat given the opportunity. I know I do.

In the past, Japan said it would take all the possum we produce only if we banned the use of 1080 poison.

Additionally, possum fur can fetch $130 per kilo or more.

One problem: fur cannot be harvested when the possum is killed by 1080 poison.

New Zealand has the potential of huge overseas markets for possum meat and fur.

Poison stands in the way.

Possums don’t kill birds or carry bovine TB. We should be making export dollars, not spending taxpayers’ dollars spreading 1080 poison.

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

Western side of Taylor River Reserve closed to dogs

Expect delays at Battys Road intersection this week

The The western western side side of of the the Taylor Taylor River, River, from from the the Purkiss Purkiss Street Street car car park to the park to the southern southern end end of of Turnbull Turnbull Drive, Drive, is closed is closed to to dogs dogs and and dog dog walking walking until until midmidJune.

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Council Council Parks Parks and and Open Open Spaces Spaces Officer Officer Robin Robin Dunn Dunn said said the request the request had had been been issued issued as as rabbit rabbit control control is is now now underway underway in in this this area. area. “This “This temporary temporary closure closure is is to to prevent prevent dogs dogs coming coming into into contact contact with with baited baited carrots carrots or or dead dead rabbits, rabbits,”” he he said. said.

“The “The public public are are reminded reminded not not to to handle handle carrot carrot baits baits or or rabbit rabbit carcasses. carcasses.

It It is is important important dead dead rabbits rabbits are are left left where where they they are are to to allow allow the the virus virus to to spread spread throughout throughout the the rabbit rabbit population, population,”” said said Robin.

Robin. “We “We appreciate appreciate the cooperation the cooperation of of dog dog owners owners in in this. this.””

The The eastern eastern (town) (town) side side of of the the Taylor Taylor River River is is open open and and can can still still be be used. used. Signs Signs are are in in place place advising advising of of the the temporary temporary restriction. restriction.

The The Council Council is is using using baited baited carrots carrots to to release release the the rabbit rabbit haemorrhagic haemorrhagic virus virus strain strain RHDV1 RHDV1 K5 K5 along along sections sections of of the the Taylor Taylor River River Reserve Reserve and and at at neighbouring neighbouring land land and and vineyards. vineyards. Rabbits Rabbits are are causing causing extensive extensive damage damage to to the the stopbanks, stopbanks, essential essential for for maintaining maintaining

Motorists Motorists should should plan plan for for reduced reduced speeds and a stop/go speeds and a stop/go in in operation operation at at the the Battys Battys Road/New Road/New Renwick Renwick Road/ Road/ Richardson Richardson Avenue Avenue intersection intersection this this week as construction week as construction begins begins on on a a new new roundabout. roundabout.

A A new new sewer sewer pipe pipe will will be be installed installed under Battys Road, which under Battys Road, which is is expected expected to to take take between between seven seven and and 10 days.

10 days.

Marlborough Marlborough Roads Roads Network Network Manager Manager Deanna Deanna Gleeson Gleeson said said Omaka Omaka Landings’ Landings’ residents residents were were encouraged encouraged to to exit exit via via Richardson Richardson Avenue Avenue during during this this time time as as it it will will be under traffic control.

“This be under traffic control. “This will will prevent prevent traffic traffic trying trying to to exit exit Lancaster Ave during peak Lancaster Ave during peak times times being being held held up up due due to to queuing queuing along along New New Renwick Renwick Road,” Road,” she she said. said.

“This “This site site will will be be under under a a temporary temporary speed limit of 30km/h.

The speed limit of 30km/h. The reduced reduced speed speed and and stop/go stop/go is is vital vital to to keep keep our our contractors contractors and and the the public public safe. safe. We We ask ask for for patience patience while while we we complete complete this this part part of of the the project,” project,” said said Deanna.

Deanna.

CMT CMT Group Group NZ NZ has has been been awarded awarded the the contract contract for for the the construction construction of of the the new new roundabout. roundabout. The The work work will include creating a new will include creating a new central central island, island, construction construction of of traffic traffic islands, islands, a new footpath and pedestrian a new footpath and pedestrian crossing crossing across across Richardson Richardson Avenue.

Avenue.

Hours Hours of of work work will will be be Monday Monday to to Friday Friday 7.00 7.00 am am to to 5.30 5.30 pm pm and and Saturday Saturday mornings mornings between between 7.00 7.00 am am and 1.00 pm. and 1.00 pm.

For For further further information information contact contact Marlborough Marlborough Roads Roads on on 03 03 520 520 8330.

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Blenheim’s Blenheim’s flood flood protection protection defences. defences.

The The K5 K5 strain strain has has been been successfully used successfully used in in New New Zealand Zealand since since 2018 2018 to to reduce reduce the the impact impact of of wild wild rabbits.

It’s specific rabbits. It’s specific to to rabbits and and will will not not harm harm rabbits any any other other animals animals that that eat eat the the bait bait or or through through any any

carcasses carcasses that that pets pets may may find. find.

For more information For more information contact contact Robin Robin Dunn, Dunn, Parks Parks and Open Spaces and Open Spaces Officer Officer at at robin.dunn@marlborough. robin.dunn@marlborough. govt.nz; govt.nz; Liam Liam Falconer, Falconer, Biosecurity Biosecurity Officer Officer at at liam. liam. falconer@marlborough.govt. falconer@marlborough.govt. nz nz or or phone phone the the Council Council on 03 520 7400. on 03 520 7400.

Join us us for for an an author author talk talk with with local local Join writer Neville Neville Higgison Higgison on on Thursday Thursday writer 20 May May at at 7.00 7.00 pm pm at at Marlborough Marlborough 20 District Library Library (Blenheim).

(Blenheim).

District Neville joined joined the the police police in in 1968 1968 and and Neville retired after 30 years’ service.

Most retired after 30 years’ service. Most of his his service service was was in in the the Criminal Criminal of Investigative Bureaux (CIB).

Investigative Bureaux (CIB).

He was was a a member member of of the the He Christchurch Armed Armed Offenders Offenders Christchurch Squad for for 14 14 years years and and after after retiring retiring Squad from the the Police Police he he went went to to from Canterbury University University where where he he Canterbury studied for, and gained, a law studied for, and gained, a law degree. After After admission admission to to the the bar, bar, degree.

Neville worked as a criminal defence Neville worked as a criminal defence

New citizens welcomed at mass ceremony Marlborough Marlborough welcomed welcomed 50 50 new new citizens citizens of of 20 20 different different nationalities nationalities at at a a mass mass ceremony ceremony recently, recently, the the first first of of its its kind kind held held in in the the region. region.

The The ceremony ceremony at at the the ASB ASB Theatre Theatre recognised those who recognised those who gained gained their their citizenship citizenship last last year year but, but, due due to Covid-19 lockdown, had to Covid-19 lockdown, had been been unable unable to to take take part part in in an an official official function. function.

More More than than 150 150 family family and and friends friends gathered gathered to to support support the the ‘nearly‘nearlynew’ new’ citizens citizens along along with with Mayor Mayor John Leggett and Mayoress John Leggett and Mayoress Anne Anne Best, Best, councillors councillors Cynthia Cynthia Brooks, Brooks, Jenny Jenny Andrews, Andrews, Thelma Thelma Sowman, Sowman,

Mark Mark Peters Peters and and Brian Brian Dawson, Dawson, and and local local MP MP Stuart Stuart Smith.

Smith.

The The Council’s Council’s waiata waiata group group performed performed alongside alongside the the Queen Queen Charlotte Charlotte College College kapa kapa haka haka group group and and Marlborough Marlborough Girls’ Girls’ College College student student Rosie Rosie McAllister McAllister sang sang the the national national anthem. anthem.

Mayor Leggett Mayor Leggett told told those those gathered gathered that that the the ceremony ceremony was was an an important important event event in in their their lives lives and and also also that that of of Marlborough Marlborough and and New New Zealand.

Zealand. “While “While you you have have already already received received your your certificates, certificates, we we are are delighted delighted to to recognise recognise you you here here today, today,”” he he said. said.

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lawyer lawyer for for six six years years also also specialising specialising in in employment employment law. law.

He He found found himself himself on on occasions occasions acting acting in in court court for for people people he he had had been been chasing chasing around around in in his his policing policing days. days.

Now Now retired, retired, he he has has written written a a book book ‘Ruff Justice’ named in honour ‘Ruff Justice’ named in honour of of a a young murder victim. young murder victim.

This This book book gives gives an an insight, insight, not not only only into the hard graft of police into the hard graft of police work, work, but but also also into into the the justice justice system, system, its its perceived perceived failures failures and and how how it it could could be be fixed. fixed.

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The answer really does lie in the soil...

Don Miller of Picton has spent many years of his life as an agricultural engineer and soil scientist taking his skills to the Pacific, both as a consultant and as a Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) worker earning just his keep for years at a time. Don talks to journalist Glenise Dreaver.

That first experience also left him with a taste for Asian food.

“I’ve been growing lemongrass and galangal for example, for 45 years,” he says.

His Thailand experience, though largely unpaid, opened career doors for him.

Contract work with a focus on environmental and soil science in the Cook Islands and Myanmar, then later Vanuatu followed, interspersed with teaching and training work in New Zealand.

The Myanmar experience had its moments however. Don caught a particularly virulent form of malaria there – often fatal.

Fortunately his GP had heard of a new drug coming out of China and said to be really effective.

It was, and back from death’s door, Don was working in the field within two days.

Misuse means that drug is no longer the life saver it used to be however.

Don now mourns what is happening in Myanmar, newly under military rule and a place where his focus on environmental science and sustainable agriculture took him over two decades ago.

“An absolute tragedy.

“I know people who are still there.

But I can no longer help them with environmental work online...”

One of his longest and largest projects was a New Zealand-funded aid project in Vanuatu, between 1995-2002. The environmental restoration their team undertook covered 25 different areas.

“They’d used fire to burn vegetation where fire doesn’t occur naturally.”

The resultant erosion had left local beaches and coral reefs hopelessly covered in thick mud and vast areas unusable for agriculture.

The work they did in planting trees suited to the warm wet conditions did

Don Miller of Picton has a rich store of photographs reflecting his long-standing work experience and voluntary aid work in the South Pacific. Here he shows the model he created to demonstrate what happens when a tractor load is secured too high.

Insert: The young Don Miller - the people typical of those whose environment he was working to improve.

the trick and eight years later when Don went back, again with VSA, he could see that it had worked extremely well.

“Of all the projects I did, that was the big one,” he says.

It’s 10 years since Don and Helen retired to Picton, but he maintains the interest in environmental science and sustainability that saw him enjoy a long career with the former DSIR and polytechnic

sector, as well as his VSA and consultancy work in the Pacific and Asia.

“I learned more than I ever taught from all that,” he says reflecting on his past experiences.

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It was soon after graduation from Lincoln that Don had his first VSA experience, in Thailand.

He was posted to where a new university had been built in the undeveloped north-east of the country. There were many environmental issues affecting the wellbeing of the land and the poverty-stricken people who lived there.

That meant there was a consequent need to train local professionals, especially in the use of agricultural technology that we take for granted – for example tractors, which were in short supply at the university.

While there was a wonderful workshop, it was unused, with local staff often unfamiliar with the equipment.

“And there was a two-year delay with orders. As I was on a two–year contract, it meant I just had to make my own equipment where nothing suitable existed.”

He found an innovative solution to the problem of teaching how to operate a tractor – none was available for use by the Agricultural Engineering Department.

To create a model, he found four ashtrays with tractor wheel trimmings.

The addition of a sewing machine motor and other additions based in Kiwi ingenuity meant a working model of a tractor was created for demonstration purposes.

“Kiwis are used to getting their hands dirty,” says Don – and there were six Kiwi volunteers on the university teaching team.

“We made a lot of different equipment.”

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Returning to where her love for horses began

By Celeste Alexander

A coach has returned and there is a new horse joining the team – there is a lot that the Marlborough Riding for the Disabled is celebrating.

Danielle Murphy has returned ‘home’ to the region to re-join the Marlborough RDA family as head coach after having enjoyed a long association with the organisation.

Danielle first became involved with the Marlborough RDA when she was young, learning to ride through their after-school riding programme.

This is where her love of horses began and throughout the years with the support of Marlborough RDA her role progressed from part-time volunteering to part-time work for pocket money, on to studying and training to

become a qualified NZRDA coach.

From gaining her certification Danielle was employed at the RDA for eight years before moving away with family and is thrilled to be back.

“When I left school, I was undecided to what I wanted to do, so I spent as my spare time volunteering at Marlborough RDA. “I was very lucky to be given the opportunity by RDA to do an apprentice-type training scheme which I absolutely loved and am very grateful for,” she says. “This has enabled me to combine my passion of working with horses and children into a lifelong career.”

As part of her training Danielle achieved her Level 5 in New Zealand RDA Coaching – the highest qualification in the programme and is one

of few in the country with it. What is more she is a Special Olympics coach.

She is even more thrilled to be welcoming a new horse to the team – Levi.

The 10-year-old, 15.3hh Percheron Cross gelding arrived two weeks ago from Mosgiel. He was purchased with the generous support of the Blenheim Trust.

“Levi is a very gentle character who we know will quickly become a favourite amongst our riders and volunteers,” Danielle says. “He is a good solid horse, and a welcome versatile addition to the team.”

Levi is one of 13 horses at the Marlborough RDA and is currently going through specific RDA training.

Another exciting development is

former long-time manager, Roslein Wilkes, has been appointed as Special Olympics Equestrian Global Sport Advisor along with Etta Hay from Ireland.

The NZ National Games for Special Olympics will be held in Hamilton in December 2021 and the World Games will be in

Berlin in 2023.

Marlborough RDA will celebrate its 50th year in 2022.

The 2021 AGM of Marlborough Group Riding for the Disabled is next Wednesday 19 May, 7pm at the Marlborough RDA Conference Room, Churchward Park, Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim.

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Vintage ends on a high note Low crops but exceptional wines, growers say Marlborough’s 2021 vintage story is one of low crops and “exceptional” wines, according to Forrest Estate general manager Beth Forrest.

“For me it was the year for Sauvignon Blanc,” says the winemaker, describing the complexity of Marlborough’s flagship variety.

“They were overly aromatic and beautiful, with multi-layered flavour levels as well.”

Plant & Food Research weather expert Rob Agnew says lower yields were due to a variety of factors, including inclement flowering conditions, with Marlborough temperatures mostly lower than average from mid-November to the first week of December last year.

A late frost on September 30 last year also played its part, coinciding with early budburst for Sauvignon Blanc in some parts of Marlborough.

Beth, a director on the Marlborough Winegrowers board, says the lighter crops enabled viticulturists to pick blocks three or four times to ensure the fruit’s “peak” profile.

“It gave you time to wait for the absolute best.”

The great quality of the harvest, following on from excellent 2019 and 2020 vintages, is a prime opportunity for premiumisation in “small and mighty Marlborough”, adds Beth.

“For us it will be a focus on ‘great’ this year.”

Blank Canvas co-owner and winemaker Matt Thomson, a consultant for several wine companies, says crops ranging from “extraor-

dinarily light” through to fairly light, promise wines of “great intensity and balance”.

He believes the 2021 vintage is an “industry changing event”, as low yields meet strong demand for Marlborough and New Zealand wine.

The vintage will bring “short term intense pain, for a longer term gain”, he adds.

“It is an opportunity for our industry to refocus on premium.”

Villa Maria’s chief global sales and marketing officer Matt Deller agreed, saying there is “absolute opportunity” in the lower yields.

“It gives us the opportunity to prioritise our higher tiers, so proportionately it will accelerate our premiumisation.”

But it’s also a challenge, says Wairau River Wines general manager Lindsay Parkinson, who is working to manage expectations, as buyers run low of 2020 wine and clamour for their share of the limited 2021 supply.

“It’s quite a complicated methodology on who you restrict, or where you change the price… And there’s not one solution to fit them all.”

The 2021 harvest won’t only be remembered for light and lovely crops, with the earliest ever harvest finish for many companies, says Wine Marlborough general manager Marcus Pickens.

“It also stands out because of increased costs and labour shortfalls,” he says.

International workers were locked out by Covid-19 border closures, but individual com-

Forrest Estate general manager Beth Forrest. Photo provided

panies proved light on their feet in recruiting and training new people from around the country, while also employing foreign cellar hands and vineyard workers who remained in New Zealand during the global pandemic.

“The season was also a credit to industry collaboration, with companies, suppliers and organisations all working together to find and implement efficient solutions,” says Marcus.

Meanwhile, Covid-19 precautions were rolled out, to ensure “excellent operating plans for a safe harvest”.

Allan Scott Winemakers managing director Sara Stocker says having a harvest with no rain, disease pressure or isolation bubbles was a relief after the tension of the 2020 harvest, operated under strict Alert Level 4 criteria.

“Harvest is a really exciting time of the year and the fact that we could enjoy that with others and be able to create some fantastic wines this year - knowing the fruit coming in was awesome - gave us a whole new level of excitement really.”

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Port ferry terminal to create 200 jobs – but where to house them?

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

The owner of a backpacker hostel in Picton has offered to sell his property to help house the 200 workers needed to build a new multimillion-dollar ferry terminal.

The project – a partnership between Port Marlborough, the Marlborough District Council, KiwiRail and Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency – was approved last week and is needed to accommodate KiwiRail’s new larger ferries.

The council’s long-term plan, which is open for feedback, said the ferry terminal was one of two projects set to “stretch” Marlborough’s “already very tight housing supply”.

Options to help ease it “could include hotels, motels and camping grounds, which would benefit from the decline in business caused by the coronavirus pandemic and border closures.”

Temporary worker villages could also be the answer the long-term plan said, provided suitable sites could be found.

This approach was used in Kaikōura to house people working on the road and railway rebuild along

the South Island’s east coast after the earthquake. The village housed 400 people.

A Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Association spokeswoman said the village provided a “stable if temporary” base for those who lived away from their families.

Workers were offered a full-cooked breakfast and a meal voucher to spend at local cafés and restaurants, she said.

The Villa Backpackers Lodge owner Rob Burn said there were few spaces in Picton large enough to cater for a worker village, but there was land available in Koromiko, south of Picton.

Rob said he would be “happy” to sell his 15-room villa – located just 300 metres from the terminal – to the cause.

“I’m all for the project. It’s major.

We can’t escape from the fact that we’re a transport hub and tourism town,” he said.

“Housing that amount of workers is going to be a challenge because we know we have a busy building scene here in Marlborough, with several big overlapping projects.”

The redevelopment of the ferry terminal was due to start the same year as Marlborough’s co-located colleges’ project and Blenheim’s new Summerset retirement village.

“The challenge for accommodation

providers is if we house these workers, where are we going to put those needing social housing, or tourists when they come back?”

Tombstone Motel, Lodge and Backpackers owner Nikki Husband said accommodation providers would also have to factor in pre-existing bookings and their own capacities.

Providers would also need to consider whether to drop tourists who were willing to pay each night for workers who would pay weekly rent, she said.

Sounds Vista B&B owner and B&M Properties owner Brent Rollinson said people would rent bedrooms or holiday homes to constructions workers if promised a good return.

This would be between $450 to $500 a week for a three-bed home, or between $200 and $230 a week for a room.

Harcourts Picton sales consultant Carolyn Burn said workers coming in from other regions could make Picton’s housing market more competitive and even drive up prices.

“Some who come here will want to buy a house. There will be others who need to rent places. But there’s not a lot of rentals here in Picton and not a lot for sale either,” she said.

Port Marlborough chief executive Rhys Welbourn said the 200 full-

The Villa Backpackers Lodge owner Rob Burn outside his hostel, which he is willing to sell to house new ferry terminal workers.

Photo by Brya Ingram, Local Democracy Reporting

time workers set to be employed by the project would not be there “from day one”, or stay for its duration.

Some workers might already live in Marlborough and use the project as an opportunity to up skill, Rhys said.

He said the project had huge potential to benefit the region.

KiwiRail chief operating officer David Gordon agreed.

“We anticipate the construction workforce will be easily housed

within Waitohi/Picton and Blenheim environs, through a mix of accommodation options,” he said.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said work was already underway to see what accommodation might be needed.

“Anyone working in those sorts of environments needs to be well looked after, and we have that opportunity. There will definitely be economic benefits to workers living here.”

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SAFE Winter Driving Reporting near misses Reporting near misses and crashes on our roads will help make the roading network safer for all road users, says a Blenheim cycle commuter.

Yee Chen has been cycling since she was a child and has had several close shaves with vehicles over the years.

The most recent incident with a van on a busy highway left her feeling lucky to have made it home safely.

She was cycling home from work about 5.30pm along State Highway 6 towards Woodbourne, well over the white line towards the verge, when a van, hugging the white line

and travelling very fast, brushed past her.

“I wear a hi-viz jacket and backpack cover, so I was pretty obvious.

I don’t know how the driver didn’t see me,” Yee says.

“There was absolutely no need for them to be hugging the white line.

There were no big trucks or buses coming in the opposite direction and they continued driving on the white line all the way up the road.”

Thoroughly shaken Yee continued biking home, but the incident made her question the safety of cycling.

“He was travelling very fast, it was really, really frightening and could

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have been way worse...I could have not made it home that day,” she says.

Yee reported the incident with the van’s company and on the Bike/ Walk Crash and Near Miss Report Form on the Marlborough District Council website.

This tool has been designed for pedestrians and cyclists to report crashes and near misses. The data is collated and used to guide road safety infrastructure so Marlborough roads can be safer for all road users.

Have you had a near miss or crash? Head to www.marlborough. govt.nz and search for ‘Near Miss’ to report the details.

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Crackdown on drivers using cellphones In a bid to crack down on motorists using a mobile phone while driving, the infringement fee has increased from $80 to $150 to encourage safer driving.

Transport Minister Michael Wood said too many people are still picking up the phone while driving. He said Police issued over 40,000 infringement notices for this offence last year.

“Driver distraction is a serious road safety issue, and inattention – including from mobile phones – can have tragic consequences.

“Between 2015 and 2019, there were 22 road deaths in New Zealand and 73 serious injuries where drivers were distracted by a mobile phone. This is likely to be under-reported as it can be difficult for Police to detect phone use when they attend crashes.

“Increasing the infringement fee to $150 means it will now match similar

offences. This is our way of saying Kiwis need to take this seriously and put away the phone while driving.

“I’ve had a lot of correspondence from stakeholders urging the Government to increase the fee – I’ve listened and I hope this underlines to New Zealanders the serious and potentially deadly consequences of driving while on the phone.

“Safety is one of our top transport priorities. As part of our Road to Zero plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 40 per cent, we will begin reviewing all road safety penalties this year to make sure they are fit for purpose,” he said.

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Small weddings ‘just as special’ Weddings don’t always have to be big, elaborate affairs – small ceremonies and elopements are just as special, says celebrant Carol Taylor.

Carol has been a celebrant in Marlborough for nearly 15 years but her experience in the wedding industry extends much further.

From hiring men’s suits then later selling bride and bridesmaids dresses, Carol then ventured into wedding planning before finding her true calling as a marriage celebrant.

Couples planning their weddings can benefit from this experience because not only can Carol create a beautiful, personalised ceremony but she can give valuable advice along the way.

It’s all the little details that Carol notices and takes care of, ensuring the day is memorable for the bride and groom.

One of these details is the music and sound.

“I have the sound set up with no wires trailing around so couples can have their music at any location,” she says. “At the beach, on a hill, in a cave… wherever the wedding is, it’s important guests can hear what is being said.

“I always say ‘Don’t let the wind blow your words away’. That’s something I get a lot of good feedback for.”

As trends continue to change, particularly with overseas travel being impacted by the pandemic Carol says many couples are now looking to have smaller, intimate weddings.

“If a couple wants to renew their vows in their backyard, elope or have a small wedding with only a few family members and friends these can be just as lovely and special.

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These three beautiful rings at GMW Jewellery are examples of engagement rings that have coloured stones as well as diamonds.

A pop of colour for wedding rings A current wedding trend for couples searching for their wedding and engagement rings is to have something custom designed, says GMW Jewellery owner, Gina Botham.

“There’s a lot of mass produced jewellery out there so we often see people wanting something made that’s unique to them,” she says.

“Customers come in with ideas, and sometimes we help by providing some inspiration.”

Another request that Gina has from customers shopping for engagement rings is for coloured stones.

“We’ve created a few rings with sapphires and rubies with diamonds,” she says. “People

seem to like that pop of colour.”

With this in mind Gina has a selection of rings available instore with a variety of shapes and styles.

When couples return to choose a wedding band Gina says a lot of them opt to use family jewellery when having a custom band made.

“We see a lot of people bring in family gold, like old gold bangles, which is often enough to melt down into two wedding bands,” she says.

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Marry surrounded by beauty Picture yourself being photographed against a backdrop featuring perfectly manicured hedges, pergolas lined with hanging blooms, and beds of coloured roses.

Sounds exactly like what you are wanting?

Located just five-minutes north of Blenheim is the rural property known as Woodend Gardens & Vineyard, owned by Brian and Margaret Herd.

Its seven-acre garden has long been a popular venue for weddings and organised garden tours, as well as featuring in national garden directories.

Weddings both large and small can be held and in the event it rains there is a covered pergola area.

“We’ve had guest numbers ranging from as little as six right up to 150,” Margaret says.

“We get a lot of Marlborough girls living overseas who come back to marry, as well as small registry-style

weddings since they are no longer held by the courts.

“With our close proximity to Blenheim and a nearby venue in Grovetown, couples enjoy being able to have a rural setting for the ceremony before heading off for their reception nearby,” she says.

Woodend Garden’s venue is set up for the ceremony and the serving of drinks and canapes for guests. Brian and Margaret also have a selection of accessories for hire including chairs, tables for serving food and the registry signing.

“The only thing we don’t have is reception facilities but we are close to other venues which do,” Margaret says.

“There are also many great photography options throughout the property and guests can also enjoy wandering around looking at the garden while the couple has their photos taken.”

Modern facilities makes venue ideal for weddings Developed by Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau Trust as a meeting place and showcase for the development of Rangitāne culture and arts, Ūkaipō offers a modern, multi-purpose venue for functions and events.

If you’re looking to host an event at a unique venue, offering a relaxed and comfortable environment, Ūkaipō is the place for you. Ūkaipō features: • Multiple function spaces for large and small groups – including main hall seating up to 200 people with formal dining space for 170 guests, plus two spacious, fully-equipped meeting rooms.

• Commercial kitchen and bar facilities offering flexible catering options – self-cater or supply your own caterer.

• Sleeping area accommodates up to

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• Peaceful setting alongside a picturesque Marlborough vineyard, with ample onsite parking and easy access.

• Architecturally designed to capture plentiful natural light and create a comfortable ambience for both formal and informal events. Ūkaipō includes a main hall for community functions, a bar, commercial kitchen, two meeting rooms, showers and toilets, and a foyer made with wooden floors salvaged from the former 110-year old Grovetown Community Hall, which was originally on this site.

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Hidden gems are so often sitting in plain sight – a great way to describe Ritual Café on Maxwell Road.

Owner Julie McDonald says the café’s “retro and homely” vibe is what makes it so unique.

This is complimented by the vegan and gluten free options available as well as the popular breakfast menu, cabinet food and real fruit icecream.

Delicious, healthy and serving up great coffee – discover why so many people choose Ritual.

The distinctive taste of Thailand is what brings customers back to Thai 9 Restaurant time and time again.

All of the same great menu offerings are available throughout winter including the popular lunch specials, consisting of a starter and main.

Thai 9 has also become well known for its Keto selection from the menu as well as convenient takeaway snacks from the cabinet.

The restaurant is open seven days with Sunday and Monday only open for evening dining.

Discover the taste of Thai.

The team at Vines Village Café & Deli welcomes you to relax, unwind and enjoy the mouth-watering food and drinks on offer.

Owned and operated by Scotty and Pru Adams, the café and deli is well known for its beautiful outdoor area and surrounding shopping ‘village’.

Sit inside or out while enjoying a meal, a coffee and bite to eat, or any of the many drinks and tasty treats.

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Prepare yourself for a sensory explosion with The Lemongrass Restaurant’s innovative and fresh Asian cuisine.

Each dish is carefully prepared with fragrant spices, authentic flavours and plated in a way to celebrate each of the ingredients.

The Lemongrass is open for dining and takeaway seven days a week and offers a convenient online ordering system.

For Asian fusion at its freshest and healthiest featuring Thai and Vietnamese flavours, visit The Lemongrass Restaurant on Maxwell Road.

Lush green lawns, spring fed creek, majestic trees, vineyards and a gracious 1901 building all combine to create the perfect backdrop when dining at Harvest Restaurant.

Sit within the historic building or outside on the garden deck and enjoy the culinary delights that await you on the ala carte menu Harvest Restaurant currently has a *special 2 course set lunch @ $45pp, Wednesday to Friday (April – Sept), and is now also open for dinner on Sunday evenings.

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Deal signed between solar providers The stars have aligned for two solar power companies after Marlborough-based iGenerate was acquired by fast-growing Auckland-based outfit, Lightforce. iGenerate founder Mark Unwin established the company around four years ago and moved to Marlborough to focus on the South Island market.

“We sold a payments business and were looking for other growth areas,” he says.

“Solar seemed like a good option as it was growing quickly overseas and there was a lot of catching up to do in New Zealand.”

And he was right: iGenerate has doubled its turnover and staff - all of whom will now work for Lightforce - each year for the past three years.

Lightforce was founded by trained electrician Luke Nutting in 2013 and is now responsible for around 20% of the country’s solar installs.

It employs over 50 staff, with plans to employ at least another 50 by the end of 2021.

It will be hiring more install-

ers, electricians, consultants and customer service people in the Marlborough and Nelson/Tasman regions in the near future.

Luke said the pair started talking just before Christmas and signed a deal on April 1.

“They were powerless to resist,” Mark jokes.

Luke says iGenerate, which also operates in Raglan and Wellington, fitted perfectly with its ambitious national expansion plans.

“One of the most important things when you’re trying to go nationwide is to maintain a local presence,” he says.

“Mark and his team have a stellar reputation in the industry for high-quality work, including installing panels on the NASDAQ listed solar company Enphase’s research facility in Christchurch, so it just made sense.”

Lightforce also has direct relationships with solar panel manufacturers and recently signed an exclusive partnership with Energizer Homepower batteries.

Being able to store the sun’s energy has been a game-changer, says Nutting, and around 90% of the systems Lightforce installs now include batteries.

In comparison, Mark says the vast majority of iGenerate’s installs haven’t included batteries, so it plans to make the most of the exclusive distribution deal.

Lightforce also aims to use the force for good and has committed to installing a free solar system every quarter for a charity or notfor-profit, as well as other charitable initiatives.

“It’s not always about making a sale for them, it’s about making a difference,” says Unwin, who is a big supporter of the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough “It’s fantastic that Lightforce has recognised the work they do and continued on with the sponsorship.”

While Mark says iGenerate largely focused on the residential market, there is growing demand for solar in the agriculture, horticulture and viticulture sectors. iGenerate recently

installed solar systems at Lawson’s Dry Hills and the Bragato wine research institute and Lightforce customer and Whatawhata goat farmer James Hill says some months he’s actually getting paid for his energy generation, compared to bills of over $1,500 per month previously.

The upfront costs of solar have been seen as a barrier in the past, but they can now be paid back in just five years, with no subsidies.

“We want to create a lighter, brighter future for the country. And we’re stoked to have Mark and the iGenerate team join us on our mission.”

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Advice from experts We’ve gleaned some advice from experts and hope you find the ideas they suggest help inspire you as you work to update your home.

Amy Wong, editorial assistant at LifestyleETC, suggests an instant update with a few pieces of brightly coloured or patterned soft furnishings.

She suggests a statement throw or a few bold cushions can really change the feel of a space, and are a great way to keep up with the latest interiors trends without making a big investment.

Another writer suggests painting the skirting boards to match the walls to create height in your room, adding that it’s an old rule that says they must be white. “Ignore it.”

For a cohesive decorating scheme, use your carpet as a focal point and opt for a pattern or bold print from which you can pick out colours to inspire the scheme in the rest of the room.

Another stylist suggests a three-colour maximum when decorating: main, complementary and a highlight. This will make your scheme easy on the eye.

Last but emphatically not least, remember that for a speedy, low cost makeover, you can’t beat a bit of paint. Change a room dramatically, but painting from white to a dark grey or blue in a tone that fits with your furniture.

Add in a couple of bright cushions and you’ll have a whole new look on a tiny budget.

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Hints for decorating on a budget Even if you’re counting every cent, there’s still plenty you can do to create a stylish, inviting home for yourself and your visitors.

The first step though, is to clean your home and get organised. Doing those two things alone will drastically improve the quality of your space.

Once you’ve done that, then comes the fun part—on to decorating on a budget.

Paint an accent wall Painting your walls on your own is one of the most cost-effective decorative updates you can make to your home and painting just one wall is an affordable (and seriously cool) upgrade.

Disguise a dated sofa with a slipcover Rather than buying an entirely new sofa, purchase a simple slipcover to give your space a new look.

Get rid of unsightly items Before you start worrying about what you can and cannot afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of. Dated, worn, or damaged items could be doing the look of your home a disservice, and if they’re non-essential, removing them can give your home a clean slate.

Add trim to your curtains Instead of buying new curtains, invest in

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Hang prints Framed prints don’t have to be expensive, but they can transform a room. If you’re really ready for a project, try your hand at your own art piece and frame your creation to hang on its own or as part of a gallery wall.

Pot a plant Faux plants can make for chic décor at a low price. Find an affordable option and then style it on a beautiful stand or in a handcrafted pot.

Sales If you’re dead-set on something that’s out of your price range, wait to see if you can buy it on sale.

Hide the cords Hiding unsightly cords and wires by the TV or lighting fixtures will go a long way in making your home look effortlessly clean and organised.

Give an old ladder new life That old wooden ladder sitting in your garage could be your next favourite décor piece. Clean one up with a bit of sandpaper and maybe even a coat of paint, then use it to store spare towels or throw blankets.

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A dog person 100 percent.

Fav food is chicken waffle burgers, and my worst food is minted peas.

 If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

I would donate to small Steps4hannah, its very close to my heart and I see them pushing so hard to make a change in domestic violence and trying to make people aware of coercive control.

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

A playground for our kura at Omaka Marae.

 Where did you grow up and was it a good place to be?

I grew up in Rotorua. It was a beautiful area to grow up in as I was so immersed in Te Ao Maori and rich in tikanga. I never knew that other places weren’t the same in NZ.

 If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?

Tipuna/ancestors.  Favourite programme currently watching?

Waiata Anthems, Taringa, I love it.

 What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

The east coast is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been.

 What do you do to prioritise your health and well-being?

I make sure I eat well 80 percent of the time mostly based on how the food makes me feel after eating it, and I prioritise functional training for me and my whanau so we’re well.

 Name your favourite and least favourite foods?

 What’s one thing on your bucket list?

Paragliding.

Your health is determined by your food: By Wally Richards Readers who have followed my articles over the years would be very familiar with a theme which runs through them and that is: Your health is determined by your food chain, which is determined by the health of the soil that the plants grow in, plus the animals that you eat that feed on those plants.

Much of the food you buy has only little or no nutritional value to your body; it is just a filler for your stomach and even after you have eaten you still feel peckish.

This feeling of ‘peckish’ is your body saying ‘Hey, you have shoved a lot of stuff into me.

Now where are the vitamins, minerals, elements, antioxidants that I need?’

This I believe is one of the main reasons for being overweight. Your body craves high nutritional value food but instead you supply bulk.

But it is even worse. The bulk muck we ‘shovel in’ contains a lot of chemical poisons that the commercial food chain has used to make money and ultimately shortens your unhealthy life.

Realise that many of the same shareholders in fertiliser and chemical companies have also invested in the pharmaceutical companies and the medical industry.

Make them sick then sell

them the products to ease (not cure) the sickness.

What amazes me is that the Government and our health department don’t wake up to the fact that our overloaded hospitals and medical practitioners are a result of our poor (can I say unhealthy) food chain?

Every now and then something pops up and also says what I have been spouting for some time. Here is an example of that: ‘For thousands of years, civilisations have been controlled through their food chain our world today is no exception’.

And with a global population of 7.8 billion, controlling the global food supply is big business.

What impact does the control and monopolisation of our food chain have on human health?

Triple board-certified physician Dr. Zach Bush answers that and more in the video, “Chemical Farming and the Loss of Human Health.” See https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Aw16LPVnNco According to Bush, the world is experiencing a chronic inflammatory epidemic: “If we have a chronic inflammatory epidemic in the world, then we must be overwhelming the immune system of all of the public for the same reason at the same time,” he says.

Bush suggests that sometime between the late 1980s and early 2000s, we did something to the environment that destroyed the ability of our immune systems to protect us. In the process, we sparked a rise in a number of chronic diseases, including autism, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, thyroid disease and Crohn’s disease.

Bush believes that “something” was the invention of industrial-chemical agriculture and the introduction of toxic pesticides, such as Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller.

Spraying food with chemicals prevents plants from forming the building blocks needed to properly nourish not only humans but all mammals, Bush said, and that ultimately destroys our ability to ward off illnesses.

Exposure to agrochemicals isn’t limited to the food we eat.

About 4.5 billion pounds of glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup weedkiller, are sold each year to treat soils.

Less than one-tenth of 1 percent of the Roundup actually hits a weed. The other 99.9 percent goes into the soil and is eventually washed into our waterways, Bush says.

Two things I believe you need

to do to be healthy and have a strong immune system are: Detox the poisons out of your system that are slowing you down, aging you faster and making you more susceptible to diseases.

Growing as much as you can of your food chain.

Do this naturally without the use of chemicals.

Instead build up the health of the soil by increasing the microbial activity with products such as MicoLife.

If on town supply put a 10 micron carbon bonded filter on your outside tap to remove the chlorine (which kills the soil life that you need).

Add to your soil mineral-rich products such as Wallys Unlocking your Soil and Wallys Ocean Solids.

Spray your food crops wit h Magic Bot a nic Liqu id ( M BL) .

If you put the minerals in from the above products then your food crops will be brimming with minerals and elements and have high nutritional values for your well-being.

Side effects from this outrageous suggestion are: This food you grow will taste much better.

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Great to hear the ridiculous new roundabout on SH6 and Rapaura Road has been completed under budget. Two questions need to be asked though, I’d heard the figure of one million dollars for land procurement being bandied about yet where it’s been built is Crown land.

The second question is what was the true cost of all the traffic being held up to anything up to 20 minutes to get through the roadworks for weeks on end.

The Sun Was it necessary I cannot see any reason why our cricketers have travelled to India to play when the Government has placed a temporary ban on flights from that country. With the current situation over there, are our players being placed in jeopardy for the sake of financial gain by the powers that be. Just doesn’t seem right however one looks at it. What must we as kiwis do to maintain our security against Covid?

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Of course 200 of them are trying to stop a $300 million deal they will not get a pay boost of $400k each, it’s that simple. There are thousands lined up to take their stardom away, so bye bye boys, new bright fit talent starts on Monday Your contract only says All Blacks not all Kiwi Team of all.

Looking for anyone related to the late Peg Green who moved here from the North Island.

She was my aunt.

Remove the mess

A second weighbridge costing just over $100k is needed for green waste, okay fine, easy, the area is there but wait there’s more! The tip operator quoted cannot install it. McNeill rubbish recycling, an MDC in house consultancy has to do it, at wait for it over $300k for exactly the same. Are we not, even trying to keep rats or rots out of our ratepayers council transparent!

Street names I welcome the MDC Committee on street names. These are publicly owned and used places. Names should reflect the culture, history and diversity of our community.

The things people do!

Dishonesty comes in many forms. Shame on the woman who moved sold sticker off a black chair to a wobbly one on Tuesday, yes we saw you going across the street with our chair.

Re: Rarangi rubbish I have seen locals and people from town out here leaving rubbish behind at Monkey Bay rubbish normally left by young hoons at night time.

Wages to match living costs I can identify with businesses struggling post pandemic. With the advent of higher wages etc. However, people are entitled to earn enough to live on. It has been grossly unfair for years, high living costs with insufficient wage or benefit.

Great service A big thank you to the lovely lady working at the AA when I paid our insurances on Friday.

She was very caring.

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May I ask the people who put up missing pet posters, garage sale signs or tie plastic strips to trees to mark running/walking routes to please remove them once done with. The streets are starting to look really shabby not to mention the poor environment. Blue plastic strips have been hanging in trees for months.

Change needed Speed limits, crazy kerbing, roundabouts, remember next elections, vote these crazy idiots out!

Just wondering Is NZ losing its words. Why do people adopt so many American words now eg the words trash, store. Isn’t it shop, rubbish. Are we losing our Kiwi words?

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The next generation As much as we complain about young people these days, remember they are growing up in a much different world to what we did.

They should be given a chance to prove they can be an asset to society and a benefit to the environment.

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Garden rubbish

Whatever happened to helping our own first.

Young boy in TV needing heart surgery. Shortage of beds for children in Starship Hospital yet here we are helping a country who are not even trying to help themselves.

The threaten blackouts from low lake levels, so next year, the all lithium transport age begins, does that mean; solar farms replacing grapes, cannabis and RSE workers; wind turbines instead of forests and woodsmen; dams instead of valleys and birds - how about following Europe and harnessing huge sea tides-oops fish, dolphins and whales. Aha, a small nuclear on the Waikato - perfect comrades. Watch!

Great trip to Nelson with new speed restrictions. Pity that the logging trucks don’t obey the road rules, also they are just bullies in their big green trucks.

We had a Magnolia tree die (big). Got quotes and selected Marl Tree Care. Great job Matt and worker did, very reasonable cost, quick, tidy and pleasant guys.

I have read and re-read last week’s txt and still do not understand what they are on about.

From my understanding they believe that members of the Armed Forces guard WINZ. This is not the case as WINZ has a civilian security service with a completely different uniform. In conclusion, the writer should have gone to Specsavers.

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Re: Traffic lights To all who don’t think traffic lights are needed at Nelson/Grove Road intersection. Noon Thursday, traffic right back and half way over the bridge. 27kms to get to Nelson St and a row of big rigs which could be better routed on a bypass. About time those in charge of transport got their head out of the sand.

It’s not about being right or wrong, it’s about what works best at major intersections which have a high traffic flow eg. SHW 1 and Nelson Street. I trust and sincerely hope drivers will use traffic signals correctly. PS I’m not a sir. I am a female and I lived in Christchurch for 27 years.

If it wasn’t for traffic signals I’d hate to think how much earlier I would have had to get up to get to work on time.

There will always be pros and cons for both and on going arguments for both, but until we get a bypass nothings going to change. Look what an extra bit of road did for Ashburton got rid of the heaviest traffic from the town centre and makes it a pleasant place to visit.

Re: Battys Road You would have proper roads if people actually did the speed limit through roadworks instead of speeding through and blowing out the seal!

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New coordinator for Operation Cover UP

By Celeste Alexander

For 21 years there have been hundreds of thousands of knitted blankets and garments lovingly knitted and crocheted by locals, then shipped off to Eastern Europe to families and orphans in need.

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The response was so positive, and recognising that the situation was desperate for the orphans, Operation Cover Up began to grow.

There are now branches throughout New Zealand, including Marlborough, with numerous groups of crafty

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Here in Marlborough Ruth and Darrell Buckley have coordinated Operation Cover Up but have now decided it’s time to step down.

They welcome Carol Taylor into the coordinator’s role but will continue to support her.

“We are grateful for the involvement and for the volunteers who have been so enthusiastic,” Ruth says.

“I want people to know that Operation Cover Up will continue in Marlborough even though we are stepping back.

It’s an ongoing voluntary project that we invite people to continue supporting and getting involved with.

“There’s great satisfaction from being part of such a worthy cause and it’s touching to hear of all the friendships formed along the way,” she says.

Carol has been a member of the Renwick group for around six years and is very happy to be involved.

“It’s a wonderful thing to be part of where we meet at the home of one of the members to knit, natter and enjoy the company of other lovely knitters,” she says.

Donations of pure wool are always appreciated and an-

Carol Taylor is stepping into the role of co-ordinator for Marlborough's Operation Cover Up and taking over from Ruth and Darrell Buckley (pictured) who will support Carol in the transition.

yone interested in joining is encouraged to make contact.

Contact Carol on 021 399 649 or Ruth on 578 3550.

There will be an annual coffee morning catch-up held on May 28 at 9 Lybster Street, and on August 7 all items being donated from Marlborough will be displayed then dispatched. Venue to be confirmed.

About Operation Cover Up Mission Without Borders runs the operation. The knitting goes to people in Eastern Europe who can’t afford to buy a blanket or other items themselves. All the knitting

is distributed in the six countries the Mission works in: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine.

All donated items are sorted, counted and packed. Knitting is pressed into wool bales by local farmers and other volunteers.

Other items are put into cartons. Goods are freighted to a shipping firm in Auckland.

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EVENT: Pink Breakfast

Out & About

Villa residents at Springlands Lifestyle Village enjoyed a Pink Ribbon Breakfast last Friday in their community centre. Among the residents were some breast cancer survivors, and some who have even survived twice!

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Village manager Naomi Nailer, and her husband Hayden, operations leader, plated up a cooked breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, blood pudding, hash browns, tomato relish and croissants.

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Margret Saul, Doreen Hester and Marie Derry.

Gina Bays and Lola Leckie are both two-times breast cancer survivors; Gina 20 years apart and Lola five years apart.

EVENT: Holy Trinity welcomes new minister

On Sunday May 2, the Holy Trinity parish of Picton welcomed their new minister Jeanette van der Wals and her husband Hans.

Some 150 parish families, civic figures and members of other churches in the area joined together in prayer and song, blessing Jeanette’s work and celebrating a new era of leadership with her commissioning.

There was much laughter and fellowship, followed Hillary Elena with husband Richard, the former Bishop of Nelson, now officially by a spectacular afternoon tea in the hall. retired, who served ten months with Holy Trinity in Picton as they waited for a Marlborough Mayor John Leggett and Jean Henstock serves Bishop Steve Maina a cup replacement minister. He has, however, Rob Burns caught up at the afternoon of tea after last week’s commissioning service of Marie-Jeanette van der Wal. offerred to mentor Jeanette in her new tea following the commissioning. role, an offer gratefully accepted.

Marie-Jeanette van der Wal.

Deputy Mayor of Marlborough Nadine Tay- Renataa van der Wal, with her mother and father Marie-Jeanette and Diane Mitchell with three-and-a-half-year-old Jenmah Tyrell and her lor, chats with with parishioner Diane Prosch. Hans van der Wal, her sister Saskia and brother-in-law Hamish England. mum Susana Tyrell.

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Wednesday May 12, 2021 In Memoriam

MURPHY Bill. 29-11-1930-11.5.2017. We who loved you sadly miss you, as it dawns another year. In our lonely hours of thinking, thoughts of you are always near. Always remembered by your loving wife Lorraine and family.

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 9am - 5pm, Sunday and 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.

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Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

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Death notices DAHLBERG, Dorothy May (née Powis) On 9 May 2021 in Picton, in her 94th year, passed away peacefully. Loved wife of the late Fred. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay and Trish, and Wayne. Loved grandmother of Jeff and Jen, and Chris.

“Forever in our hearts” Messages to 76 O’Dwyers Road, RD3 Blenheim 7273 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz We would like to thank Seaview Rest Home for their love and care over the past few years. A Funeral Service for Dorothy will be held at the Union Parish, Broadway, Picton on Monday 17 May at 2.00pm followed by interment at the Cheviot Cemetery on Tuesday 18 May at 2.00pm

HOULISTON, Warren James: Passed away in Blenheim on Thursday May 6, 2021, with his wife and daughter at his side. Aged 73 years.

Dearly loved husband of Claire and father of Erica and Julian Lingard and grandad of George, Charlie, Sophie and Ella. Loved brother of Ross and Marilyn and uncle of Calder. After a stoic battle. Grateful thanks to all who have supported us with Warren’s care. Messages may be sent to 10 Logan Place, Blenheim 7201. A farewell service for Warren was held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim on Tuesday May 11, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

MARTIN, Linda Hameme: Passed away at home on Tuesday May 4, 2021, surrounded by her whanau. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Moses. Beloved mother of Paula and Tia, and loved grandmother of Santana and Dyson. Loved Nahna of Jhontaay and Tyler. A loved sister-in-law, aunty and friend. Messages may be sent to the Martin Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A very special thanks to the amazing team at Hospice Marlborough, and Civic Family Health - especially Emily Marfell.

Aroha nui to Taniora Skipper and to all those who helped and supported us throughout this journey. A tangihana for Linda was held at the Waikawa Marae on Friday May 7, followed by interment at Waikawa Urupa.

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GIBBONS, Mary (Wilson) On May 7th, 2021, at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Blenheim, peacefully with family present.

Aged 94 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late Ivan Gibbons, and a loving Sister of June, Bob, Jim, Lynn and the late Pat, Jack, Ian, and Michael. A much respected Mum & Mother-in-law of Alan and Carolyn, Philip and Donna, David and Usa. An adored Grandma of Brady and Sarah, Glen and Mel, Katie and Mike; Kylie and Nick, Hayden. A much loved Great-Grandma of Ivy, Olly, Nevada, Fox, Tylah, Mason, Gus, Alexia, Sadie, Mac, Van, Beau and Goldie. Special thanks to the staff of Springlands Lifestyle Village for their care of Mary. Messages can be sent to 40 Harvard Road, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice, C/- PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A Funeral Service for Mary will be held at St Christopher’s Anglican Church, Redwoodtown, on Wednesday, May 12th, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery RSA section.

LAKE, Noelene Inara: Noelene passed away, peacefully, in Blenheim on Friday May 7, 2021. In her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Corrie. Much loved mum of Caryl and John, Mary and Peter, Ali, Audrey and John, and Don and Helen. Much loved nana of 17 grandchildren and grandma of her 27 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren. The matriarch of our family will be deeply missed. Messages may be sent to 155 Grafton Road, Roseneath, Wellington 6011. Special thanks to Alana and Riley for their love and care of their grandmother and great grandmother, and also to everyone at Bethsaida Retirement Village. A farewell service and celebration of Noelene’s life will be held at the Union Parish Church, Broadway, Picton at 3.30pm on Wednesday May 12, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Community notices Te Rerenga o Te Ra Kapa Haka Housie Fundraiser 1pm Saturday 15th May, Clubs of Marlborough. 40 Games and 2 Supers, Raffles.

The Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11am-12.30pm. NEW VENUE: Connect, corner of High Street and Beaver Road, Blenheim. Sign out. Free & confidential healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

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Picton Mahjong: Marina Cove 1.15pm. Contact Gyllian 573 5383.

Baby Rhyme Time: This is a fun and interactive session of stories and songs for under two-year-olds.

Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) Children’s Library. Wednesdays at 10.30 am and 11.30 am during school term. No need to register just come along on the day. Runs till 26 May. Blenheim Depression Support Group: Meets every Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am. We meet to support each other, have regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Info/meeting venue details please phone Virginia on 0273 035 879.

Support group for postnatal mothers: Every Wednesday from 9.30 am to noon.

Child minders help with the babies. Call Tatiana 0279 019 807.

Pop Up Art Exhibition: The Connective Thread. A multi-media collaboration f works by four Marlborough artists. At The Boat Shed, 2a Opawa St, Blenheim. Daily 10am-4pm through till May 22.

“Tea @ Ten”: Marina Cove Lounge 10am-11am, tea, coffee and great conversation.

Thursday 13 May Marlborough Hiring Day: Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 10am - 1pm. A Lines Stadium 2000 is expected to be the biggest recruitment event the region has seen. Employers with vacancies and job seekers looking for work will attend the event where recruitment takes place ‘speed date’ style.

To date, 15 employers had confirmed for Marlborough Hiring Day with more to come. They include horticulture, viticulture, food processing and sawmill operations. Hundreds of jobs are on offer. In addition, MSD staff are on hand to provide work-related assistance. For example, some job seekers may be eligible for help with relocating for work or getting work-appropriate clothing.

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Saturday 15 May Marlborough Quilters TLC Day: St Marys Parish Centre 10am - 3pm. Marlborough Quilters Teach, Learn and Create day. Join experienced quilters to learn patchwork and quilting. Sewing Machines available. Beginners and newcomers welcome. Gold Coin. Phone Jenny 5778598.

Crop Swap: Crossroads - 2 Redwood Street. 2:003:00pm, sharing abundance from our gardens: Fruit, vegetables, preserves, relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings, baking. Giving generously and mindfully taking. Further details 027 372 2897.

Marlborough Kennel Assn: Dog Shows. Saturday and Sunday. Hundreds of dogs with hundreds of different breeds.

Spectators welcome. No charge. Stalls, raffles, coffee cart. Clubgrounds, Aerodrome Rd, Omaka. Starting time 9am both days.

Sunday 16 May Market on the Green: The Station, 10:30am - 3:00pm Come to our rural, monthly market featuring South Marlborough artisan products and other items of interest. Each month a local charity will be showcased. Stallholders fee is a suggested donation of $10 to the featured charity. Any questions, please contact Olivia. cellardoor@tupari.co.nz 021432208.

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For Sale HOUSE lot of aluminium windows, various sizes. Phone 5787689.

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Raffle Results Mother’s Day raffle results for Beavertown Lions Club. Winning number 557 - the ticket holder has been notified. Thank you to the community for supporting this project.

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Joiner Nazareth Joinery has an opportunity for a Joiner to join our growing team.

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Full time If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for the elderly, then we would like to hear from you.

Please call at reception for an application or email reception1@ashwoodpark.co.nz Applications close 17/05/2021

Mussel Farming Skipper FULL TIME Qualified Skipper wanted for Operation of Mussel Farming Family Business located in the Marlborough Sounds.

For further details or if interested please contact Nick Hearn on 0210559053 after 5pm or email nickhearn@gmail.com

You will need an eye for detail, good time management and a full clean driver’s license. Experience in kitchen manufacture and installation would be ideal but not essential.

Please email your CV to sales@nazarethjoinery.co.nz or call Leigh on 578 8752 for more information.

We are looking for a proactive and flexible Manager with experience to help run our day to night operation.

We are a small hostel but with high turnover of customers in the high season. We are looking for someone with flexible schedules, that can lice in our hostel, willing to work overtime, can assist in helping our clients feel comfortable and bridge cultural differences.

Good level English is also required and the handling of another language can be an advantage. The person will preferably have relevant business background and excellent communication skills. In addition to helping with the administration you must perform cleaning tasks.

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The position is live-in the work shift work, and some weekend work.

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• Students • Adults • Retirees The Sun newspaper is looking for reliable deliverers in Taylor Pass and Renwick areas.

This could suit retire, semi-retired or school students. Are you up for a bit of exercise and some extra pocket money, if so give us a call or email.

ANTIQUE BUYERS Gold Jewellery, scrap gold Pocket watches, wrist watches Old bank notes & old coins Military & other medals Sterling silver, Ivory, old pens Paintings & Maori artifacts Clocks, Fun Ho & tin toys Moorcroft, Clarice Cliff etc.

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Public Notices MARLBOROUGH Bluelight AGM Tuesday, May 18 at 5pm. Blenheim Police Station. All welcome.

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MOLESWORTH POSSUM CONTROL OPERATION Vector Free Marlborough Limited (VFML) wishes to advise the public of its intention to aerially apply the toxin Sodium fluoroacetate (1080) for the purpose of controlling possums in the Molesworth treatment area. This operation is being carried out as part of OSPRI’s TBfree NZ programme.

Description of Control Area The control area takes in a substantial tract of Molesworth Station and part of the adjacent Muller Station. The control area is more or less bounded by the Acheron Road in the east, Tophouse Road in the west, Clarence River in the south and the Raglan Range to the north. A number of waterways flow through the project area, with the most notable of these being the Acheron, Clarence and Wairau rivers.

The permission area for the Molesworth operation takes in approximately 90,000 hectares of publicly owned land, administered by various agencies including the Department of Conservation (DOC), Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and several local authorities. A detailed map may be obtained from VFML as per contact details below.

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If you would like to partner with a successful global brand, please get in touch with our Grower Liaison Manager Charlie Halliday on Charles.halliday@tweglobal.com or 021 575 822 to discuss opportunities.

Commencement Date The 2021 Molesworth operation will be carried out in two stages: Molesworth ‘A’ (Bush Gully & Tarndale) Control in the 81,662 hectare Molesworth ‘A’ (Bush Gully & Tarndale) block is scheduled to commence from 15 May 2021, with the aerial application of non-toxic cereal pre-feed pellets. This will be followed approximately 7-10 days later by the aerial application of bait containing biodegradable Sodium fluoroacetate (1080). In addition to aerial methods, supplemental ground control, using hand-laid 1080 pellets and/or Feratox encapsulated cyanide in bait stations, may be undertaken around sensitive areas and other places unsuitable for aerial methods.

All work is weather dependent, and commencement may be later than indicated. In the event of an extended delay, further notices will be placed to advise the public.

Molesworth ‘B’ (Yarra – Five Mile) Control in the 8,187 hectare Molesworth ‘B’ (Yarra – Five Mile) block is scheduled to commence from 1 October 2021. Public notices for this will be placed nearer the time. Control methods for this block will be the same as Molesworth ‘A’ (Bush Gully & Tarndale) block.

Bait Description Aerial and ground control using 1080: • Pre-feed - Non-toxic cereal-based pellet, approximately 20mm long, cinnamon-lured and non-dyed (straw coloured).

• Toxic bait - Cereal-based pellet, approximately 20mm long, cinnamon-lured and dyed green with a toxic loading of 0.15% Sodium fluoroacetate (1080).

Note - all prefeed and 1080 bait for aerial and ground application will contain deer repellent.

Ground control using cyanide: • Feratox encapsulated cyanide in the form of a capsule, dyed green/blue, presented with feed-paste or similar attractant, contained inside reusable bait stations. Bait stations will be installed 130cm above the ground.

Precautions The public are reminded of the danger that toxic baits and possum carcasses pose, particularly to children and dogs.

• Do not touch or eat baits • Children must be kept under strict supervision in the control area.

• Dogs must be kept under strict control at all times and not have access to, or be taken into, the control area, as they are particularly susceptible to harm from contact with toxic baits and poisoned carcasses. The risk that poisoned carcasses pose to dogs may extend downstream of the control area.

• Toxin warning signs will be installed at main public entry points and the public are reminded that it is an offence to remove this warning signage. Please follow the instructions on the signs.

• Game animals should not be sold or taken for eating from within or adjacent to this area until it is declared clear of pesticides. **If you suspect poisoning Contact your local hospital, or dial 111 National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764 766 In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian.

For further information please contact Molesworth Operation Controller Vector Free Marlborough Limited PO Box 5171, Springlands, Blenheim 7241 Free Phone: 0508 548 008 Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz Website: www.vectorfree.co.nz OSPRI helps protect and enhance the reputation of New Zealand’s primary industries and currently runs the TBfree and National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) programmes.

2021 Discount Payment by Marlborough Lines Marlborough Lines Limited (MLL) owns and operates the electricity distribution network which connects over 26,000 electricity consumers across Marlborough.

MLL is pleased to advise that on 28 May 2021 a discount payment will be made to each eligible consumer’s electricity retailer. After this date your electricity retailer should then credit the discount payment to your electricity invoice.

The amount of the discount payment for each eligible consumer will vary depending on: •

the electricity consumer type (e.g. residential or commercial); and

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the amount of electricity consumed and the days of connection between 1 August 2020 and 31 March 2021 (up to eight months).

An average eligible residential electricity consumer connected for the duration of this period will receive approximately $157 (including GST).

Usually the discount payment covers a 12-month period, however MLL elected to make a discount payment in August 2020 (covering the period 1 February 2020 to 31 July 2020) to recognise the potential impacts of COVID-19 on consumers.

Further information about the discount payment, including eligibility criteria, is available on MLL’s website.

www.marlboroughlines.co.nz ⚫ P. (03) 577 7007 ⚫ E. info@mll.co.nz

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Golf Results Wairau Valley Golf Club May 8, Stableford: Ladies - Robin Lacey 42, Elaine Brown 33, Yvonne Wallace 32, Alison Graham 30.

Mens - Dene Cross 40, Mike Collins 37, Bevan

Roughan 34, John Anderson 34, Bill Lacey 34, Roger Meyer 32, Mike McKenzie 32, Bevan Boon 32.

Marlborough Golf Club May 4, Women’s 9 Hole Net Medal: Leigh Andrews 29, Rebecca Harvey 33, Christine Burns 35, Bev Lindsay 40.

May 5, Avril Watson Stableford Div.1: Denise Pickering 37, Jane Anderson-Bay 36, Angela Beard 35, Julie Nicolle 35. Div.2: Marion Tripe 40, Lynn Dowler 40, Heather Stenhouse 38, Jackie McGarry 36. Div.3:Pam Pullar 48, Susan Barnett 43, Pat O’Brien 41, Di Lofthouse 41, Vivienne Bond 38, Kath Elley 38.

May 6, Men’s Stableford Div.1: Andrew Stowell 39, Dave McGuckin 39, Paul Eden 37, Rick May 37,

Jock Glennie 36, Terry Loomis 36, Trevor McGarry 36, Ian Newport 36. Div.2:Murray Bishell 38, Brian Chippendale 37, Jeff Clarke 37, Don Elley 35, Tony Armstrong 34, John Davis 34, Robert Hille 34.

May 8, Avril Watson Stableford Div.1: Lizzie Turnbull 38, Denise Pickering 35, Tina Marfell 35. Div.2: Marion Tripe 40, Jackie McGarry 37, Jeannine Paul 37, Gloria Rodgers 35. Men’s stableford Div.1: William Harrison 39, Paul Silke 38, Mike MacLeod 36, Stephen Harvey 36. Div.2: Daniel Taylor 39, David Lightfoot 39, Hans Blohm 38, Andrew Stowell 37, Mark Mason 37.

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Marlborough Football results 12th Grade Rangers Jackals 9-2 Blenheim Valley Jets Rangers Keas 8-2 Renwick Dragons Youth 13th-14th Grade Rangers Kiwis 11-2 Renwick Raiders Picton Kauri 0-5 Blenheim Valley Bayern Rangers Falcons 8-1 Blenheim Valley Phoenix Youth 15th-17th Grade Blenheim Valley Snipers 3-6 Renwick Wolfpack Picton Totara 2-6 Rangers Rebels Women’s Social league Trojans 0-4 BV Chicks Mayfield Motorworld Senior Div 2 R1

Picton FC 3-5 Rangers Clubs Of Marlborough Redwood FC 4-0 Rangers Masters Call Care Spartans 1-4 Central Privateers Mayfield Motorworld Senior Div 1 R1 Central Wolves 3-2 Call Care Hotspurs Rangers Development 5-0 Bottle-O BV Masters Central Buccaneers 2-2 Call Care Trojans Nelson Senior Women’s Div 1 Blenheim Valley Bullets 2-0 FC Nelson Women 1st XI Nelson Senior Men’s Div 1 Golden Bay Mountain Goats 0-4 Rangers AFC

Blenheim Golf Club April 28, LGU Medal 0-30: Vickie Lane 93-2667, Trees Rewi 87-15-72, +c/b Judith Batty 88-1672, 31+ Jill Hurcomb 109—40-69, Shirley Godsiff 110-35-75. 9 Holes Stableford: Barbara Loker 15.

April 29, Stableford: Steve Anderson 42, Bill Varrall 40, Roy Lilley 39, Mike Guillemot 38, Ian Moffatt 38, Don Lamond 38, Murray Ingram 38, John Cootes 36, Paddy Couchman 36, Mofgan Bowe 36, Cyril Scammell 35, Graeme Daines 34, Murray Belk 34, Alan Wilson 34, 9 Holes Brain Brown 19, Leo McKendry 18, Ivan Neame 18.

May 1, Monthly Medal Reeves Cup: Brain Yarrall 68, Luke Yarrall 68, Clive Aitchison 68, Warren Ingram 69, Ruan Windleburn 69, Bob Penington 70, Tom Bainbridge 70, Mike Guillemot 71, Norbert Thaler 71, Alf van der Hulst 71, Patrick Norton 72, Dan Crawford 72. Fairweathers NTP 6/15 Clive Aitchison, Sowmans 9/18 Trent Davies, Ladies Bernice Arnold.

May 3, 9 Hole Stableford: Allan Martin 21, George Addis 20, Ian Hatcher 19, Toy Lilley 18, Neil Gibbs 18, Les Boniface 17, Brian Brown 17, Gary Blake 17, Paddy Couchman 17, Ladies Shirley Godsiff 21, Jill Hurcomb 16, Jan Blake 15,

Yvonne Hore 15.

April 5, Medal Stretch Shield 0-29: Vickie Lane 71, Sue Duckworth 72, 30+ Collen McLeod 76, Shirley Godsiff 77, 9 Holes Yvonne Hore.

May 6, CV Ritchie Memorial Stableford: Graeme Daines 40, Murray Ingram 39, Doug Shaw 39, Tom Bainbridge 36, Tere Poa 36, Ezra Kahiki 36, Bob Tapp 34, Ian Moffatt 34, Brian Brown 34, John Rewi 33, Glen Hurcomb 33, Arnold Newman 33, Murray Belk 33, Don Lamond 33.

May 8, Medal: Luke Yarrall 67, Helmut Adendorff 69, Don Lamond 69, Mike Gardiner 69, Clive Drummond 69, Lord James Brunel 69, Ian Clark 70, Clive Aitchison 70. MDC Challenge Cup Mixed: Alf van der Hulst & Sa-Nga Grupp 140, Phil Starkey & Bernice Arnold 143, c/b Murray Belk & Sue Duckworth 143, Fairweathers NTP 6/15 Helmut Adendorff Sowmans, 9/18 Mike Gardiner.

May 10, 9 Hole Stableford: Dan Crawford 22, John Burns 20, Ross Agnew 20, Don Lamond 20, Vern Ayson 19, Mike Guillemot 19, Brian Brown 19, Gary Blake 18, John Anderson 18, Ladies Marg Hamilton 21, Dawn Walker 19, Helen Neame 18, Jan Peglar 18, Colleen McLeod 17.

Awatere Golf Club April 28, Par Aggregate: Pam Farrell square, Carol Loe -2, on countback from Margaret Roberts -2.

May 1, Ladies, Castelbreigh Goblet: Pam Farrell 42, Stablefords Gayle Marfell 41, Sue Murray 38.

Men, Kekerengu Pot: Grant Sinclair 44, Tim Smit 41, Nat Sinclair 41, John Robinson 40, Pete Jerram 38, Jordan Judge 36.

Nearest pin 9/18, Men, Sam Westenra. Women, Gayle Marfell; on 2/11 Chris Callanan, and Sue Murray.

May 5, Ladies played LGU: Wendy Avery Net 70, Rachael Westenra 73, Pam Farrell 75 on c/b Carol Loe 75.

May 8, Ladies played Par Aggregate: Pam Farrell +8, Sue Murray +1, on c/b Maureen Burrow.

Man Played Medal: Lyuta Kumosaka 64, Jason Kennedy 67, Brian Fastier 67, John Robinson 67, Nat Sinclair 69, John Billingsley 70.

Nearest pin 9/18 Lyuta Kumasaka, 2/11 Lyndsay Burrow.

Picton Golf Club May 1, Henry Evans 65, Don Jamison 67, Phil Hawke 69; Allan Butland, Mike McGuire 72.

May 4, Lily Booth – Overall Winner Cushla Brosnahan 101-32-69; Mary Butler 74, Helen McIsaac 76, Kaye Keys, Ricky Ashworth, Ellie Gillies, Judy Jones,77.

May 6, Aaron Wilson 41, Len Barlow 38, Mike Ashworth 37, Rowdy Robertson, Jeff Pascoe 36.

May 7, 9Hole Teams: Lyn Pawson, Judi Jones, Maurice Carter 43; Margaret Frisken, Vaughn Atkinson, Barbara Fechney 38; Joyce McClelland, Sandi S/Smith, Vicki W, 32.

First Kicks teams, BV Leopards and Trojans in action last Saturday. Photo provided

Indoor bowls club opening in Picton Two new Indoor Bowling clubs are looking to start playing in Blenheim and Picton.

A new club is opening in Picton playing on Tuesday afternoons at the Ports of Marlborough Pavilion starting on May 18 at 12.30pm and new players are especially welcome.

The Blenheim Bowling Club in Weld St., Blenheim is also starting again with Indoor Bowls for its club members and those wishing to have ago at this popular sport. The club plays on Friday afternoons starting at 1pm.

Any new players are welcome and coaching will be provided. This is an “all weather - low cost sport” which is easy to learn and can be played socially and/or competitively. ​For further information please contact Glen on Ph 579 2574.

Marlborough Indoor Bowls Assn. results: Patron’s Closed Singles played on Saturday, May 8.

Semi - finals, Brian Booker beat Diana North, and Glen Hurcomb beat Jill Hurcomb. In the final Glen Hurcomb defeated Brian Booker

10 - 6.

Marlborough Assn. Closed Pairs played on Sunday, May 9.

Semi - finals, Steven Grant and Lois Randall beat Jill Hurcomb and Rex Howard. Kevin Wills and Kath Gilchrist beat Julian Adams and Natasha McLauchlan. In the final Steven Grant and Lois Randall beat Kevin Wills and Kath Gilchrist to win the Association Cup. Upcoming Events: This coming weekend the Scott Adams Rep match will be played in Collingwood between Marlborough, Nelson and Golden Bay/Motueka. This is a keenly fought competition with a team of eight ladies and eight men playing 12 games of fours, pairs and singles in a round robin event against the other two associations.

On Tuesday, May 18 the Clubs of Marlborough will hold its Monthly Tournament.

On Saturday, May 22 the Town v Country match is scheduled to be played.

On Sunday, May 23 the O​pen Triples will be played. All entries to the Events Secretary.

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Reece Walsh is going places Reece Walsh may not have a passport yet but he is going to take the Warriors places.

Just three games into his NRL career, the 18-year-old has already announced himself as one of the most promising players to suit up for the club since a young Shaun Johnson.

The Queensland and Brisbane Broncos junior is on a seven-figure three-year deal at the Warriors and already seems to show the skillset

and nature that will endear himself to Warriors fans.

The talented teen already plays with flair beyond his years but also without fear of making mistakes and he will make plenty of them over the next few weeks and months.

However, the short-term pain will be well worth it in the long run.

Whether he plays at fullback or in the halves next year, he will be an asset and the type of player you can build a competitive team around.

Walsh still watches every NRL game each weekend and is close friends with fellow Queensland youngster Sam Walker, who has made an immediate impression with the Sydney Roosters.

You have to wonder what is happening at the Broncos at present after they let those two talented teens walk.

Walsh has all the skills to be a transformational player at the club.

Hopefully, he can make the most

of his time alongside Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and soak up that knowledge like a sponge.

Whether Walsh can push the current crop of players to a top-eight finish remains to be seen as the injury bug has hammered the team over the past month.

What does benefit the Warriors is the upcoming State of Origin period where other clubs generally are under-manned and ready for the picking.

Walsh’s rapid rise probably helped the Warriors to swiftly decline any chance of a Shaun Johnson reunion as the latter continues to struggle for form after returning from injury for the Cronulla Sharks.

If Walsh can stay fit and grow his game in the tough position of standoff, then he will ease the pain of the end of the RTS era and welcome in his era because there is no doubt he has a bright future at Mt Smart Stadium.

Pig and deer hunting comp approaches

By Celeste Alexander

Renwick’s favourite hunting event for the year - The Woody Pig & Deer Hunt - is all set for Queen’s Birthday weekend (June 4-6).

Woodbou r ne Taver n & Motels manager, Rowan Ingpen, says it’s a special year celebrating their 10th event and the prize pool is looking “impressive”.

“This year we have close to $10,000 in cash and prizes,” he says.

“We’ve got some cool stuff up for grabs including a set of 4x4 tyres from Houston Mitsubishi.”

Last year’s event was very well supported with over 300 entries.

The categories will remain the same as previous years with the Open for 18 years and over which includes two animals, a pig and deer.

Then there’s the Teen category for 10-17 years which includes one animal, either a pig or goat.

Both the Open and Teen categories also have an ‘average weight’ prize and spot prizes.

A Team category is available once again this year for a group which enters an animal from each category.

The Kids category costs only $5 per entry for hares, rabbits and possums and is for ages nine years and under.

In addition to the major prizes, there will be the Luke Dixon Memor ial Trophy handed out to the heaviest pig on the day.

Looking back on last year’s winner’s list it was Scott Downing who weighed in the heaviest stag (111.4kg).

Jared Simpson won the pig section with his 86.4kg boar, winning him the Luke Dixon Memorial Trophy.

Can you beat those weights?

That will be the big question when the weigh-in is held on Sunday (June 6) from 1pm – 3pm.

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