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By Celeste Alexander

A group of Blenheim bus drivers brought out their brightest pink shirts, bow ties, hats and even shoes last Friday to support Pink Shirt Day’s message of anti-bullying.

The drivers, from Ritchies Transport, say they see around 800 students twice a day, and felt it promoted a “good awareness”

around the message of celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.

The idea to dress up came from driver Peter Chapman, who encouraged his colleagues to don pink.

“We don’t see many incidents of bullying on the busses, but it’s important to have this conversation,” he says.

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Peter Chapman, Mike Gardiner, Gary Wright, Rob Wright, Brett Husband and Karen Wright of Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd wore pink last Friday in support of Pink Shirt Day’s anti-bullying message.

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“I saw the Pink Shirt promotion online and asked our manager Brett if we could participate. It’s a good cause, especially for us as we interact with kids daily.”

When the Sun Newspaper visited last Friday, just as the drivers were leaving for the afternoon school pickup, they all reported good feedback from their morning runs.

“There was some fun teasing from the kids,” Peter laughs. “But they all embraced it and thought it was a bit of fun.”

The Ritchies team wasn’t the only one to dress in pink for the day. Many other in Marlborough did too, including some staff at Marlborough District Council.

Council backed the anti-bullying campaign by donning as much pink as they could.

Last Friday’s extraordinary council meeting, held at the Marlborough Events Centre, was awash with 50 shades of pink.

Mayor John Leggett says Pink Shirt Day is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.

“This is the kind of council and community we all strive for; a place where all people feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or cultural background.”

“The support from councillors, council staff and our youth council for Pink Shirt Day reflects the serious stance we take on this issue.”

Council’s health and safety advisor, Anthea Merwood, says Marlborough District Council offers an employee assistance programme, allowing staff to access support in a variety of ways including on-site staff support, education and leadership coaching and overall assistance with wellbeing.

“It’s important all of our staff are well supported and have the resources and tools available if they do require extra assistance,” she said.

Pink Shirt Day started by chance in 2007 when two Canadian students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt.

In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

For more information on Pink Shirt Day visit: www.pinkshirtday.org.nz/

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The Ritchies Transport team: Peter Chapman, Brett Husband (manager), Mike Gardiner, Karen Wright, Rob Wright and Gary Wright say they received lots of positive feedback for their Pink Shirt Day outfits from the school students on their buses last Friday.

Mayor John Leggett, councillors and council staff took a stand against bullying last Friday, putting on pink to support this year’s Pink Shirt Day. Photo provided

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Audience members wait anxiously to see whether the Marlborough District Council creates a Māori ward. Photos by Scott Hammond, Local Democracy Reporting

Twelve for, one against. Marlborough will get a Māori ward.

Tears as Maori ward approved

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Tears ran as the Marlborough District Council last week made the landmark decision to create a Māori ward.

Twelve councillors voted in favour of establishing a Māori ward councillor position at an extraordinary meeting at the Marlborough Events Centre on Friday morning.

One voted against and one wasn’t present for the vote.

Haka erupted from mana whenua following the decision. Councillors stood and responded with ‘Te Aroha’, a waiata about peace and love, and the audience joined in.

The decision means Marlborough will have one Māori ward councillor position from next year’s election. The Māori ward councillor could be voted in by people living anywhere in the region, as happens with the Mayor, so long as those people were from the region’s Māori electoral population.

Those who voted for a Māori ward candidate would be unable to vote for candidates standing for a general ward.

It took councillors just half an hour to reach a verdict.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett moved to create a Māori ward in the region, which Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor backed with “great pleasure”.

Just over 15 percent of the region’s population identified as Māori, compared to about 17 percent nationally. None of Marlborough’s 14 elected officials were mana whenua.

Councillors Cynthia Brooks, Mark Peters, Barbara Faulls, David Oddie and Brian Dawson each highlighted the current lack of Māori input during council meetings, with four of the council’s five iwi positions remaining unfulfilled.

Brian said the views of the council’s only iwi representative, Richard Hunter, had been “critical” and it was important the council lifted this with a Māori ward.

Cynthia and Barbara agreed, and encouraged the Te Tauihu (Top of

the South) chairs in attendance to fill the four vacant positions.

Mark said he would also like to see more Māori stand for general ward councillor positions.

“It would be wonderful to see more than one iwi representative on the council through the creation of this ward, but this ward is a good starting point,” Mark said.

Councillor Francis Maher threw in his support, saying it was time to “shake off the remnants of the colonial days”.

Councillor Gerald Hope battled tears during his vote.

“Today is about truth ... My message to all of us today is that our daughters would expect us to do what is right.”

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle was the sole opponent to the new ward, arguing it was a mistake to vote on the topic without the Government having run proper consultation.

Jamie also said Māori could already be elected to the council table by standing for and winning a general ward.

“I believe we just need to strengthen our current situation.”

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Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō cultural advisor Kiley Nepia congratulated the council following the vote and haka.

“What a great day this is,” he said.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia chair Waihaere Mason said he thought Friday’s decision was a “momentous moment”.

“For the first time iwi will be in a proactive, rather than reactive, position. We will be contributing to kōrero (discussions), which is far better than listening,” he said.

Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui chair Rachael Hāte said it was a step towards what true partnership looked like.

Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau general manager Corey Hebberd said in a statement the decision showed the council’s commitment to ensure Māori were represented.

“We particularly acknowledge the leadership of Mayor Leggett in supporting this decision. We also acknowledge our people who have fought hard for this provision, to be represented and to be heard at council level,” he said.

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Hundreds find bargains at sale

By Celeste Alexander

The members of the Blenheim South Rotary Club knew their Mammoth Garage Sale event, held over the weekend, would be a hit with locals but what they weren’t expecting was the 150metre long line of people waiting for the doors to open last Friday.

The club’s Mammoth Garage Sale and Book Fair was held in the Waterlea Racecourse hall from Friday through to Sunday where people turned out in droves to find themselves a bargain – or few!

What’s more, proceeds from the garage sale exceeded $35,000.

There was everything from books, bric-a-brac and art, through to treadmills and even the more unusual finds – dentures.

The dentures were not sold however, only found at the bottom of a bag of donated items.

Club fundraising director, Ian Bond, says it was “overwhelming” to see the number of garage sale enthusiasts who supported their fundraising event, including some from out of town.

“Friday was our biggest day,” he says.

“It was a bit like a stampede… we could not believe it!

“Fifty percent of what we sold over the weekend was on Friday when we had the real garage sale enthusiasts along, including dealers from Christchurch.

“Some people came back two to three times,” Ian says.

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was among these out-of-town “enthusiasts”.

As a book collector and avid reader she left Christchurch at 4am to spend the day at the sale before driving back home.

Come Sunday there were still people trickling through after the closing time, picking through what was left.

The remaining books will be stored for another book fair, Ian confirms.

And the rest will be donated to other secondhand charitable stores such as Blue Door and the Hospice Shop in Redwoodtown.

“We are grateful to the Marlborough community for their support with the donation of so many treasures for us to sell and to those who came along on sale days and so generously purchased items including about 6000 books,” Ian says.

Before the left over items were packed away, the Blenheim South Rotary Club invited overseas RSE workers in to take what they wanted first.

Selu Reddy, owner of Pride Vines Ltd, took a group along on Sunday to collect items that they could put into containers and send back home to Tonga.

“It’s wonderful that the workers can come and pick out things they need,” Selu says.

“The group we have from Tonga has been here since 2019 and we have a group from Fiji who arrived on Saturday from Tauranga where they were kiwifruit picking.

“There’s all sorts here for them like bedding and kitchenware,” she says.

A number of overseas workers were invited to take Rotarian Cheryl West tries out some exercise equipaway what was left over from the sale. ment during the sale.

Rupeni Koro, Sione Tupou, Sakiusa Naidegidegi and Tohi Tangi were some of the RSE workers who benefited from the Mammoth Garage Sale and Book Fair held over the weekend by the Blenheim South Rotary Club.

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“An acquaintance was shifting from Renwick to Nelson,” says David Newman of Blenheim. “And he told me that his slot car track was going to the dump.”

A quick phone call to Bill Green followed and the track was put on his trailer, ending up in his garage where it has stayed for the last 15 years.

“We were all slot car enthusiasts back in our youth,” Bill confirmed.

David, Paul and Bill have been friends for many years while Arthur joined the slot racing ranks recently. In fact David and Bill worked together as do Arthur and David now.

Cashmere High School in Christchurch was where David and Paul met, beginning their lifelong friendship.

Unbeknown to them then, Bill also attended the school a few years behind them.

Once a week, generally on a Thursday afternoon in winter months, or in the evening during summer, the guys race.

They say it’s all very friendly and jovial.

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years ago to make the length it is now.

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Bill admits to owning ‘about 46’ cars, David confesses to’22 or 23’ and most have been bought from Australia, costing up to $120.

The men say that handling the cars, knowing how each handles at specific areas of the track and keeping them from flying off takes similar sorts of skills to those needed for full size cars. They believe this helps explain the fascination of the sport.

Though there are other enthusiasts around, locally and nationwide, the guys have never joined a formal club. “That gets too serious,” says David. “We’re in it for the fun.”

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

Council votes for Maori ward Last Friday Marlborough District Councillors voted to establish a Maori ward for Marlborough in time for the 2022 local government elections.

Mayor John Leggett said it was a momentous day for Marlborough.

Twelve councillors including the Mayor voted in favour; there was one vote against, by Councillor Jamie Arbuckle.

Councillor David Croad was absent.

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor spoke in favour as did a number of councillors.

Members of the public who attended the meeting included local iwi members, including Kiley Nepia of Ngati Apa ki te Ra To, who said it was an emotional day, a great day. “For who? For the next generation following us,” he said.

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through a ward structure, or through a combination of both. Councillors Nadine Taylor, Gerald Hope and David Croad were appointed to the consultation committee, alongside the Mayor.

Voters on the Maori electoral roll will be able to vote for a candidate in the Maori ward at the next elections.

According to the 2018 Census, 15.5% of Marlborough’s population is of Maori descent.

The representation review is required under the Local Electoral Act 2001.

Every six years a council considers and proposes to the public the basis on which it will be elected at the next elections, and how many elected members there should be, excluding the Mayor.

The public has a right to make submissions to the Council’s initial proposal and also appeal or object to its final proposal.

Abraham Lincoln once said the best way to predict your future is to create it.

That is what Marlborough’s youth are being encouraged to do at the Future of Work conference in Blenheim on 8 June.

Organised by the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough and the Council, the one-day conference will showcase what the workplace of tomorrow looks like for Marlborough’s young people (years 11 to 13) and inspire them to become part of the region’s future.

The Council has supported the event with funding of $10,000.

“The conference was established as there is real merit in developing our local talent to ensure they are well-placed to prosper in tomorrow’s workforce,” said the Council’s Community Partnerships Advisor, Jodie Griffiths.

More than eighty Marlborough businesses across 40 industries will share information at interactive industry “stations”. “It’s an amazing opportunity for our young people to try out cutting edge technology and tools and hear first-hand about the

realities and opportunities out there right now. It’s awe inspiring.”

Smaller group sessions will focus on skills to make young people more ‘employable’ as well as the basics of change management and entrepreneurship, and different industry perspectives on what the future of work means.

Inspiring speakers round out the day including Kono CEO Rachel Taulelei; Alexia Hilbertidou (CEO, GirlBoss), Scott Cardwell (CEO, ImmerseMe) and Fraser McIntosh (Emirates Team NZ), who will share their career journeys and lessons.

The event is followed by a Future of Work conference for employers, ‘Young Minds, Strong Business’, from 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm, to help businesses more effectively attract, recruit and retain young people.

Both conferences are at the ASB Theatre and Marlborough Events Centre. Tickets for the student conference are available here but have nearly sold out: bit.ly/36gOV73 ‘Young Minds, Strong Business’ tickets are available here: bit.ly/FOW-Employers

Muller Road services upgrade pushes on

Positive Ageing survey closing soon Are you over 55 and live in Marlborough?

If so, the Council would like your input into a positive ageing plan for Marlborough.

The survey closes on 14 June.

You can complete it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7HD3YWY or by scanning the QR code (pictured).

Physical copies are available from the Picton and Blenheim libraries and at the Council reception.

For more information, please contact Community Partnerships Advisor Jodie Griffiths on jodie.griffiths@marlborough.govt.nz

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Critical infrastructure upgrades to wastewater, stormwater and water mains in Muller Road are entering the next stage.

The $3.4 million project, between Redwood and Weld Streets, is part of Blenheim’s 30 year infrastructure upgrade strategy. “The wastewater mains are leaking and must be replaced and the Council will upgrade and replace the stormwater and water supply piping at the same time to ‘do it once and do it right’,” said the Council’s Assets and Services Manager, Richard Coningham.

Local contractor Fulton Hogan has been engaged to undertake the works.

The water main works have now been completed between Redwood and Scott Streets. The next stage is now continuing west from the Scott Street end of Muller Road towards Weld Street. This is expected to take four weeks.

“The old cast iron water main was at the end of its life – it’s been in the ground for more than 50 years,” said Council Projects Engineer, Mike Cooper.

Work has also started on replacing the 50 year old stormwater pipes from the Redwood Street intersection with Muller Road through to Weld Street. The new pipes range in size from dual 825mm down to single 750mm diameter, replacing the old 750mm pipes.

In conjunction with the stormwater upgrade, work has also started on

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Council Projects Engineer Mike Cooper checks out the new stormwater pipes destined for below ground at Muller Road laying new sewer pipes.

Traffic detours are in place and the public are asked to please follow the detour signs so this work can be completed safely. Residents will have access to their properties from the Scott Street end only.

There may be some property access restrictions at different times and Fulton Hogan will be in touch directly with any residents affected closer to the time.

Completion of the project is scheduled for later this year.

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Shining a light on Hospice Health professionals like Jacqui Bowden-Tucker, clinical nurse coordinator for Hospice Marlborough, and general manager Nicki Kitson say it’s their desire to help which drives them and their team. Jacqui and Nicki talk to reporter Celeste Alexander about the role that Hospice Marlborough plays in the community.

Last week was Hospice Awareness Week (May 17-23) and the local team is both celebrating and educating the community in an effort to demystify’what Hospice care is.

Hospice assists patients to make the most of life and ensure that they die comfortably, with dignity and ideally in the setting of their choice.

The team also provides support and care for the whanau during the patient’s illness and bereavement support up to 12 months after their passing.

“We want people to know about hospice and that they can ring us or call in on behalf of a family member.”

Hospice Marlborough CEO Nicki Kitson and clinical nurse co-ordinator Jacqui Bowden-Tucker.

people.

“We want people to know about hospice and that they can ring us or call in on behalf of a family member.”

About Hospice Marlborough Prior to 2003, hospice services for Marlborough were delivered by the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.

After community consultation it was agreed that a purpose-built facility and hospice service was needed in our region.

The Marlborough Hospice Trust was established to develop a community fund for establishing, maintaining and developing a

hospice service.

Over $1.5 million was raised to build the current hospice building, situated within the grounds of Wairau Hospital and owned by the Marlborough Hospice Trust.

It was opened in September 2003 and included a four-bed inpatient unit. The Salvation Army was chosen to be the service provider and continued in that role until November 2020. Marlborough Hospice Trust now holds the contract for service.

In 2005, the Hospice took over community palliative care nursing from the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board. At any one

time, there can be approximately 60 patients on the hospice palliative care programme. The vast majority of these people are being cared for in their own homes or residences.

Hospice Marlborough services have been well received by the community. Demand for palliative care is increasing and a major extension project was completed in October 2009 to meet the growing need.

The in-patient unit now has six beds and improved facilities including a purpose-built quiet room and additional work areas for staff and volunteers.

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For Jacqui, working in palliative care is something she is very passionate about. She has enjoyed a variety of roles, including with patients out in the community and setting up education programmes.

She says no matter what the role, for her it is about being part of that important support network for people when they are facing life-limiting illnesses.

“For us, our role is to listen and to understand what’s important for them during this time,” Jacqui says.

“It can be a time of shock and vulnerability so we get to know the person

and find out what we can do to manage or support the team around them.

“Often we will be part of reducing the anxiety, fear and distress. Our volunteers, clinical team, administration… here at Hospice we all play an important role in enabling that to happen,” she says.

Nicki says the word ‘privileged’ is often used when describing how the team feels when supporting a patient and their whanau.

“Everyone is different in terms of who they are and what they need, and to have someone entrust us with their final time or days to allow us to help them is a huge privilege,” she says.

The Hospice Marlborough team provides its palliative care via their in-patient service as well as in the community, wherever they call home.

Jacqui says there has been an increase in the number of referrals from people early in their illness, enabling them to benefit from early guidance, advice and support.

“Sometimes they may not need to use us then but it can help to prepare them and prevent unnecessary anxiety and we can do a lot to help whanau.

“If it’s clear they are stable with good support from GPs, district nurses, oncology and whanau then our level of input may be more of a consultation.

“Having good early advice and guidance can help to prevent a crisis.

This is why awareness is so important; it takes away the fear of what people think we represent,” Nicki says.

“Once people meet us they relax and realise it’s not something to be fearful of,” Jacqui adds. “We can help support ongoing care and that’s reassuring to

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Manager’s 17-year contribution wins her top award Taylah MacDonald, Aroha Bond, Georgia Gapper and Rowena Smith, all part of the organising team for the Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo symposium, held in Blenheim on May 19-20 and working towards the revitalisation of the Maori language.

“Inspirational” teachers share wisdom

By Glenise Dreaver

The first Māori language symposium ever to be held in Te Tauihu, The Top of the South, took place in the ASB theatre last Wednesday and Thursday, May 19-20.

With 450 attendees, Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo proved popular as a pathway towards empowering local language stalwarts, and also many from other areas, who are working hard on revitalisation efforts.

A second aim was to ensure related mātauranga - a Māori way of being and engaging in

the world – was shared with the wider Te Tauihu community.

Some of the country’s greatest known language exponents gave presentations.

“These are inspirational teachers,” says Corey Hebberd, general manager at Rangitāne O Wairau.

‘They are keeping the fire of revitalisation alive.

“We are all on our journey of revitalisation with the language,” he adds.

Te Tauihu, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō and Rangitāne o Wairau worked together to make the symposium a reality.

For 17 years Kathy Hargreaves has been the care home manager at Waterlea Lifecare on MacLauchlan Street, Blenheim.

Her wealth of knowledge and contribution to the community has been formally recognised at the recent Heritage Lifecare Prestige Awards in Wellington where she picked up the Care Home Manager of the Year Award.

Heritage Lifecare has over 48 care homes and villages throughout New Zealand, and staff gathered to celebrate their achievements despite a challenging 2020.

Kathy encourages an inclusive environment in her care home where everyone is welcome. She positively supports and promotes her team and regularly recognises the importance of how they all contribute to create ‘a better everyday’.

“I think everyone here at Waterlea should have been standing to accept the award,” Kathy says.

Kathy is well known in the Blenheim community and word soon spread about her winning the award.

“I had calls from families of past residents which was lovely.”

Kathy says it was great that the manager’s role was recognised by the organisation.

“We really have a huge role, caring for residents, families and staff 24/7.

We really are the go to person for everything,” she says.

Kathy says she couldn’t do what she does without the support of opera-

Waterlea Lifecare manager, Kathy Hargreaves, has picked up the Care Home Manager of the Year Award at the Heritage Lifecare Prestige Awards. Photo provided

tions manager, Kyrene O’Donnell and the Heritage Lifecare management team.

“Norah’s leadership is inspirational, and I always feel she and her team have my back,” she says.

Kathy has a true passion for good care and will continue to give Waterlea her all.

“Waterlea is my baby and comes first, second and third in my life… ask my husband,” she laughs.

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women today Hannah Price - Koffie Mobile Cart

Milinda Higgins – Essence and Soul

Where there’s a gathering of people there’s usually a demand for good coffee.

Mobile coffee carts are a popular option for events and workplace shouts, something that has kept business owner Hannah Price busy since purchasing Koffie Mobile eight months ago.

Koffie Mobile has been operating in Marlborough for several years and is possibly one of the longest running according to Hannah.

What’s more, Hannah has added a second coffee cart to the business, enabling her to be available for more events.

“What I love about being mobile is the many great locations I go to.

“I’ve done workplace shouts and tradies breakfasts, gone into wineries, and school and sports events to name a few.

Reflecting on how her business has grown and evolved Milinda Higgins has recently rebranded her Inner Essence Health & Wellbeing business, to Essence & Soul.

Milinda set out over a year ago to take what she had gained through a holistic approach to her own health issues, to offer a self-care restoration service using essential oils, massage, reiki and meditation.

The change in business name is a true reflection of Milinda’s journey, and the journeys of her ‘soul’ family.

It’s an exciting change and one she looks forward to sharing with her clients.

“There are so many exciting things happening in this space for 2021,” she says.

Essence & Soul will soon be offering a new signature facial using Eco by Sonya Organic Range.

“You gather the people and I’ll bring the coffee,” she says.

Koffie Mobile are also at the local Farmers market every Sunday, so come down and enjoy a hot drink and other fresh local produce.

Great coffee for your next event is as easy as calling Koffie Mobile.

There’s also a growing list of relaxing sessions to choose from. Enjoy a session with Milinda, as a group in Blenheim, or one-on-one at her home based treatment room .

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After 10 years of working as an osteopath in Blenheim, Yohanna Ward has set up her own practice – The Osteopathy Studio - and continues to treat all ages from newborns through to the elderly.

Providing osteopathic care for newborns is something that’s become a speciality for Yohanna.

It goes hand in hand with her desire to help anyone wanting to restore health and function to their bodies, something she is truly passionate about.

“There is always a different issue to be solved, a different person to connect with and a different story to be heard,” she says.

Yohanna first discovered the benefits of osteopathic healthcare as a child when her brother was treated after experiencing irregular sleep patterns.

Then after some work experience during

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Sharon stepped into the CEO role in January and says she is “excited” to re-engage with the local communities and in the education sector.

“My passion is helping those who are finding the secondary to tertiary transition a challenge – vocational guidance and linking with training providers/employment opportunities.

“This means I have been able to bring a new specialist area to the Reap team of ECE, Schools and Community based support and short course/taster course programmes.

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In 1996 the centre opened with a manager and a parttime caseworker assisted by volunteer lawyers from local law firms.

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Virtual reality to become reality at libraries

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Imagine defending friends from zombies or riding around on a roller coaster, all in the comfort of your local library.

Virtual reality games are coming to Blenheim and Picton’s libraries, alongside 3D printers and “tech kits” such as eReaders and robot kits, as part of a technology revamp.

New Zealand libraries were handed $58.8 million in last year’s Covid-19 Budget to keep librarians in work and open specialist library services for schools and young people.

The Marlborough District Council received $15,000 and used some of the funds to purchase six Quest 2 headsets – the latest in virtual reality technology.

Virtual reality, also known as VR, is an interactive computer-generated experience that creates environments similar to, or not possible, in the real world.

District libraries manager Glenn Webster said the council planned to launch its new virtual reality sets in September.

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“We’re really excited because it will add a whole new dimension to our learning programmes at the library.”

The sets were capable of loading thousands of games and experiences, but the council would load just a small number at a time, starting with about 10 apps.

The council was still considering

what apps to include. It had also yet to develop policies around how often the devices would be available to the public, and for how long.

But Glenn said the sets would be free to use.

Each library would have three virtual reality headsets.

Both libraries would also receive a printer capable of “printing” materi-

als such as corn starch, tapioca roots or sugarcane on top of one another to create any 3D shape.

Customers would be able to use the machines to print durable and biodegradable objects for 20 cents a gram – but not without the library staff first checking the design.

Users over the age of 16 years could also borrow out “tech kits”

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ranging from robotic maker kits to tabletop drum sets from the start of June for two weeks, for free.

A report to councillors at a meeting last month said the tech kits would let library users “discover and explore their digital, technological and creative interests”.

People would be able to borrow one tech kit at a time.

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Behind them were ploughs that were operated with handles to alter individual furrow depths.

There was no hydraulics in those days to enable the operator to control them automatically.

But what’s special about the old ploughing practices is that they are still used and demonstrated in New Zealand.

The public will have the chance to see a variety of vintage tractors and ploughs in action over Queen’s Birthday weekend when the Marlborough Ploughing Association holds its annual regional championship event.

The two-day event takes place

New and old tractors and ploughs will feature at the Marlborough Ploughing Championship over Queens Birthday Weekend. The public is encouraged to go along and see them in action.

on Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, at a property off Rapaura Road.

Saturday will be a practice day for the 20 or so ploughers competing, then on Sunday the real action begins.

Sunday from 11am – 2.30pm is when the public is welcomed to go along and watch the ploughing, enjoy a coffee and sausage sizzle, and even get up close to some Clydesdale horses.

There’s a gold coin donation at the gate and plenty of parking available. The venue will be signposted from the Jackson and Rapaura Roads’ intersection, just follow the signs.

New and experienced among competitors Around 20 competitors have confirmed for the Marlborough Ploughing Championship including local and out-of-town ploughmen.

Teenagers Ben Cooke and Henry Cosgrove will once again compete, as well as the well-known names of John Butt with his vintage 1947 Caterpillar D2.

New Zealand ploughing coach to the world’s finalists, Malcolm Taylor, has

confirmed his entry and will travel down with his reversible plough. It has been seven years since Malcolm last competed in Marlborough.

Saturday will be a practice day before Sunday’s official event where each competitor is judged on how well they can plough in a neat, straight line within the time frame they’re allotted.

There are a lot of factors

the judges will be considering from creating the perfect opening split and hiding all of the grass and stubble by folding it upside down, to not leaving any holes or tyre marks. And finally, leaving tidy ends to each furrow.

As much as it is a sport, the ploughing demonstrates how this agricultural practice is used to release fresh nutrients and turn over harvested crops.

Local teenager, Ben Cooke (16), was a first time competitor at last year’s Marlborough Ploughing Championship.

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Clydesdales to return The Marlborough Ploughing Championship will offer a rare glimpse of how farming has changed over time with the inclusion of Clydesdales competing in the horse section.

The Clydesdales are a major drawcard for the public and popular attraction with the younger spectators.

Vintage, modern and horse-drawn – it will all be on show.

John Booth of Dayboo Stud will be bringing two horses and his own Booth single furrow plough.

For John his enjoyment comes more from the interaction with the public. For the past three years John has allowed the public to get up close to his Clydesdales.

There have even been some lucky children who John has given the opportunity to steer the plough.

Marlborough Ploughing Association president, Allan Gifford, says everyone is “very much looking forward to welcoming John back”.

“John will also be bringing an extra

horse for the crowd to interact with,” he says.

“The horses are very popular each year and John is extremely gracious in the time and energy he gives to the spectators.”

The Association is also waiting on confirmation of further entries in the horses.

Also entertaining the crowd will be Owen Graham with horse and cart rides.

“We had him at our champs last year to provide something for the kids which went down a treat,” Allan says.

Another feature of the event is hoped to be the Tua Marina Vintage Assocation’s 1915 Chase Tractor. It is the only one of its kind in New Zealand and one of three in the world.

All going well, Allan says, the Chase will get out in the field with a historic single furrow plough.

“There’s a lot for the public to see and it’s a great opportunity to enjoy some fresh country air,” he says.

Local girl Sophie Rasmussen pictured at last year's event when she was invited to try out the ploughing under the watchful eye of John Booth and Ange Protheroe of Dayboo Stud. John will once again be attending and competing in the horse section.

Ireland cancelled, Woolley focuses on local champs Every year there are regional and national ploughing championships held throughout New Zealand.

Those who win in their respective classes at a regional level then progress to the national championship.

From there, the national winners then represent NZ at the World Ploughing Championship hosted by different countries each year.

Spring Creek man Ian Woolley is a regular on the competitive ploughing circuit after winning the national championship seven times, and competing at the worlds five times.

He was destined to travel to the Republic of Ireland next month

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It’s one destination he was looking forward to due to how popular ploughing is in Ireland. However the country remains on the list to host a world championship at a later date.

Next year’s world championship event that Ian has also qualified for is set for Russia. He says at this stage it’s still going ahead but that could change due to the pandemic.

Until then Ian has no plans to stop competing and will be at the Marlborough Ploughing Championship with his John Deere 5720 tractor and Kverneland plough.

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Woodbourne Tavern Pig & Deer Hunt

By Community Constable Russ Smith

Members of the Marlborough rural community have often expressed concerns to Police over unlawful hunting. The Police response has always been to support rural land-owners by investigating and prosecuting unlawful hunters and by mounting some unannounced patrolling and covert operations to identify and deal with unlawful hunters.

The Marlborough Police Prevention team also hold well-publicised education and contact operations during hunting competitions.

During these operations Police check that hunters are acting lawfully when out and about in the process of hunting for pigs and deer.

On June 4, 5 and 6 the Woodbourne Tavern is holding its annual Woody Pig & Deer Hunt. This popular competition attracts many hunters of all ages and Police will once again hold an operation to educate and ensure hunters are acting lawfully.

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

Police would like to remind hunters that they need permission to hunt on land managed or owned by someone else, otherwise they leave themselves open to prosecution for unlawful hunting. If it is forestry or DoC land, they need to have a permit to hunt there and hunting is only permitted during daylight.

Russ Smith

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

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

Entries for the Woody Pig & Deer Hunt close on Thursday, June 3 at 8pm.

Entry forms can be collected from the Woodbourne Tavern, Hunting & Fishing Marlborough, Farmlands as well as online.

With loads of great prizes including cash up for grabs, and categories for the whole family to enter, don’t miss out on the 10th year this popular event has been held.

The competition kicks off on the Friday, June 4 and the weigh-in is on Sunday June 6 from 1pm – 3pm.

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Conference set to inspire young people The ‘Future of Work’ conference is just weeks away for Marlborough’s young people, a conference set to showcase the workplace of tomorrow, and inspiring the next generation to become part of the region’s future.

On June 8 the ASB Theatre and Marlborough Events Centre will be host to around 300 Year 11-13 Marlborough college students, to inspiring speakers and workshop facilitators from all over the country and over 75 businesses (representing nearly 40 industries) in the ‘Interactive Workstation Zone’.

The organising team have also opened up a separate and complementary event for local unemployed young people too.

The inaugural conference took place in 2019 to a sell-out, capacity crowd, and in 2020 was poised to do the same before COVID hit. Conference organisers, Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough and Marlborough District Council are delighted to be bringing the conference back in 2021 - and more than doubling the number of students able to attend.

Graeme Dingle Foundation regional manager Kelvin Watt says tickets were gone in the first hour last time.

“So we knew the demand was there. We hate the idea that anyone would miss out, so we have worked hard to open it up to even more students this year. We’re also very keen for all young people to have the opportunity, regardless of family financial situation, and we thank the Marlborough District Council and other supporters for helping us keep it a free event, accessible to all.”

Keynote speaker Rachel Taulelei will kick off the conference talking to the topic “Robots, rangatahi and rollercoasters!” Rachel is the CEO of Kono, a Maori-owned food and beverage business and was a member of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council.

After the keynote speech, students will then rotate through six smaller group workshop sessions on skills and knowledge to make them “more employable” in the future, including topics like “Emotional Intelligence – the hidden superpower”, change management strategies, and entrepreneurship (how to make your million-dollar idea into a million-dollar reality) among others.

After this morning session attendees move into the ‘Interactive Workstation Zone’ where industry demonstrations and interactive displays highlight technological tools and changes and a vast variety of career pathways.

The day winds up with an “Inspiring Stories” session which was another highlight last time, Kelvin says.

“This is where young people developing bright career paths share their lessons with our local young people. This year we are so excited to welcome Alexia Hilbertidou (CEO of GirlBoss - New Zealand’s largest organisation for young women), Fraser Mcintosh (software engineer from America’s Cup winning team at Emirates Team New Zealand) and Scott Cardwell (CEO, ImmerseMe – and previously part of the team that created Education Perfect, with 500,000 subscribers globally).”

And in a further addition to the conference this year, adults will not be overlooked. “’Future of Work’ supports students whether they’re headed to university, into trades, or have no idea what they want to do after school – assisting all young people to discover a purposeful pathway into their future,” Kelvin says.

“The flipside of the coin is we regularly hear from local employers of the huge challenge they face to attract, recruit and retain local youth in their workforce. So this year we have added an evening session, immediately after “Future of Work”, to address this, and is open to all businesses and employers,” he says.

Tickets for the youth conference have now nearly sold out, so young people are encouraged to act fast if they want one of the last few remaining tickets. (Free tickets available via https://bit.ly/FOW2021Rego).

Tickets for the “Young minds, strong business” evening event have just gone on sale at https://bit.ly/YMSB2021.

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Eid festival celebrated with feast

By Glenise Dreaver

On May 14, the conference room at the Marlborough Community Centre was the scene of the local Muslim community’s Eid festival.

That is the day of feasting and celebration when Muslims observe the end of 28 days of Ramadan fasting between the hours of dawn and dusk.

Local Muslim Association president Zayd Ian Blissett says the local Eid observance started years ago then grew in size, moving to the Redwoodtown hall when there were some 70 RSE workers from Indonesia working in Marlborough.

“Now, there are smaller numbers but the Eid Festival of May 14 saw most of the 15 local Muslim families gather in the smaller venue in the Community Centre to celebrate the special day in the Muslim calendar.”

Ian says an important part of the way the hall is set up is that the New Zealand flag is always at the centre of the decorations.

Muslims, he says, come from many different countries and cultural beliefs.

“But I tell them it doesn’t matter which country you are from, you live here and you are Kiwi Muslims. You follow the New Zealand way of life and follow the laws.”

Some of the local Muslim community in the conference room at the Community Centre, at their Eid festival feast on May 14, celebrating the end of 28 days of Ramadan.

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Marlborough Brass Band second overall The Nelson Marlborough West Coast Provincial Brass Band Championships were held in Blenheim at the weekend.

The Marlborough District Brass Band competed against Westport Municipal, Motueka District, Woolston Concert and Woolston Brass, the event starting with the street march at midday on Saturday.

Marlborough finished behind guest band Woolston Brass from Christchurch in all events.

Sunday’s solo events saw the local Junior Ensemble team of Jack Banks, Luka van Rensburg, Leon Kendall, Fred Duncan, Logan Ready and Sam Hynd win their section, with Jack Banks also winning the Junior Air Variation.

Other local successes were Keegan Lane, second Intermediate Slow Melody and third Intermediate Air and Variation; Nicola Moynihan second Intermediate Air and Variation; Logan Ready third Junior Air

and Variation; Jack Banks second Junior Slow Melody; Luka van Rensburg third Junior Slow Melody; and Ariel Rofe first Novice Solo and second 13 years and under Air and Variation Contest organiser Brian Nicholas says the weekend was a great success bringing over 200 people to town.

“Thanks to the staff of Marlborough ASB Theatre, the Fulton Hogan traffic control teams, and Blenheim Lions Club for assisting to make it all possible,” he says.

The annual contest rotates through the main centres of the upper South Island with next year’s planned for Westport and Blenheim’s turn again in 2025.

Next on the agenda for Marlborough District Brass is to head off to Christchurch for the New Zealand National Championships in July after performing their contest music to a local audience in the Marlborough Boy’s College Hall on July 11.

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Rochelle Stevenson Owner of Beyond the Fringe and mum of three  Are you a dog person or cat person?

I’m both as I have a 14-year-old tabby cat called George and an 11-year-old Airedale Terrier called Sam for short but really Samantha . The kids named her.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

Sooo many charities….. SANDS NZ is a charity extremely close to my heart but also cancer, breast and prostate. Where did you grow up and was it a good place to be?

I was born and bred in Picton, left for a few years and then came home. Yes, loved growing up here and still loving it here now.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Picton of course. But really I think the old town in Prague was amazing and Antarctica is incredible.  Name your favourite and least favourite foods?

Crayfish is my all-time favourite and not really that fussed on peas.

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

A cruise ship holiday.  If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?

Oh I would love to go back in time with the Royals – Queen Elizabeth 1 would be an interesting character to sit down and have a chat with.  Favourite programme currently watching?

Just finished watching Bridgerton.

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

Every Wednesday morning at 8.30am I go to Ang in Renwick at Bodies in Balance and get realigned. Apart from that I keep a balanced mind and try to have a walk daily.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

Well I’ve been to Antarctica so it would be great to head up to the North Pole to catch up with Santa in the summer.

Playing with the basic’s of life: By Wally Richards Genetic engineering, GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) is when the DNA has been modified in some way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination.

A controversial subject and one that many of us only have a little bit of understanding of.

Terms such as splicing, shedding, RNA, gene transfer are mentioned and a number of concerns are raised when it comes to GE crops.

Here in New Zealand there appears to be a large public reluctance to having any of our food chain genetically engineered and grown in NZ. MAF protects our country by ensuring any experimental crops are secure in quarantine like facilities to prevent any shedding to our agriculture crops. (Shedding as I understand it is modified gene/s that are absorbed by and can affect other plants or species).

That is like coming into near contact with someone that has a disease and you catch it.

The first generation of Monsanto crops followed the pattern. Genes were injected into plants.

Like a vaccine, its purpose was protection; in this case, protection against Monsantoâ™s own herbicide poison, Roundup.

What was discovered was: The overall health of the crops, then the people and animals’ health was reduced when consuming the crops.

The nutritive value of the crops diminished; super-weeds on the GMO farms flourished.

The Monsanto genes in the plants drifted/shed.

They were found in non-GMO plants, in soil bacteria, and human gut bacteria.

Bit like dandruff, flakes of genes were absorbed by other plants (in this case weeds) and conferred the properties of the GM to the weeds.

So the original money-making concept was to make food crops immune to Roundup so the crops could be sprayed with the herbicide to kill the competing weeds without damaging the crop.

Great idea and they did it without considering the consequences.

The crops shed the genetic Roundup-resistant material either

Is produce genetically modified without us knowing?

through direct contact or through the soil to the weeds which became what we now call Super Weeds.

This was the first noticed problem but what are the others?

Five sets of ethical concerns have been raised about GM crops: - Potential harm to human and animal health.

- Potential damage to the environment.

- Negative impact on traditional farming practice.

- Excessive corporate dominance and the unnaturalness of the technology.

I asked the question of the two supermarket chains a few years ago about how much GE food did they sell to us?

They stated that they did not knowingly sell any GE food stuffs but had no knowledge of what imported food stuffs may contain that had genetic material from GMO crops incorporated into them.

Crops such as soya and corn in America and elsewhere have a large percentage of their crops that are GE. To illustrate 85 percent of the world’s cotton crops are genetically modified to be what is termed Roundup Ready so they can be sprayed with Roundup while growing to control weeds.

A study I read some time ago from a University analysed every cotton type product available and found most contained Roundup.

(This included feminine and medical cotton products: and we wonder now days about cervical cancer)?

I also remember reading about a farmer in the States whom in winter placed cobs of maize out

on an old tree stump for the hungry squirrels to eat.

He would watch them from his kitchen window filling their tummies and taking some kernels away for snacks later.

One day he thought “what if I put out some GMO cobs what would happen?”

He obtained some GE corn and waited for a couple of days, not feeding the squirrels to ensure they were hungry.

Then he placed a couple of the GE cobs on the stump and went back home to watch.

The squirrels soon came and they sniffed the cobs, looked at them but would not eat them.

Here is an interesting thought; Many critics of GMO crops fail to realise (or are afraid to criticise) the possible dangers of a GMO vaccine.

There was one trial done sometime ago (November 2007) using ferrets that I read about and the ferrets all had adverse side effects such as inflammation and hepatitis.

Here is an interesting aspect: we have found out and know that GE plants shed their new GMO’s on to non modified plants and weeds giving the other plants the same or similar properties as the modified ones.

Could the same apply to humans, animals and other life forms?

Positive and adverse effects could be shed through contact?

Apparently from what I have read this will happen.

When you play with fire you can get burnt, when you play with genetic engineering you do not know the repercussions.

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These lefties loonies are now insisting that mothers be referred to as “birthing person” because the word mother is offensive! Well as a father I think I find the word ‘father’ offensive and from now on I wish to be referred to as “the inseminator!”

This Labour Government is hell bent on destroying NZ. Pandering to minority groups.

Giving away billions of our money to these same groups and handouts to welfare dependent to buy votes. H&S out of control Compliance out of control brought the media, to avoid being challenged. Pandering to China.

All this and we’re expected to be kind??

Food for thought Demonstrated stupidity by DOC on Stewart Island with a hybrid car that requires diesel generator to charge it! Here’s an opinion I recently read “hybrid cars, it is true they burn less gasoline but the pollution they expend in their development and production far out paces what the consumer saves by driving such a vehicle. They are merely a ploy to give a handful of conscientious people a sense that they are doing their share to help the environment, when in fact they are doing the opposite. They believe the misguided notion that technology can somehow save the planet, when it was technology that doomed it in the first place.

Animals will miss out I see you have to book in to see animals now at SPCA. How many animals will miss out on homes because of this, where random visitors may have taken a pet home. I came all the way out and had to go home. Stupid new rule.

Cruel dog owner Dog in cage in Glenhill Drive. Do you let it out?

It howls and is sad as its stuck in there all day.

How about we put you in there and see how you would like it. Bet you would cry too.

Shedding!

Sensible sentencing?

Not after the trial of the murderers in the historic Red Tavern armed and aggravated hold up. Concurrent sentencing makes absolutely no sense and should be abolished totally. And since when does 10 years = a life sentence. Time to dump the term life sentence and replace it with 99 years with no parole for first and second degree murders... such as the Red Fox Tavern. A new, competent Minister of Justice Jacinda or Judith?

Necklace taken If anyone has come home with a bone necklace saying that they bought it at the Station Market / car boot .... no not true. I had one stolen from my table whilst I was occupied with other customers. Whoever did this is a low life, cheat, thief. Shame on you. Karma is a great thing, watch your back sunshine.

They tell us that new arrivals in Wellington are still shedding the virus but if you count back, it was detected before they arrived and had time to travel right through the sewerage system. Yeah right! When is our local system to be checked for other than P? Borders are still open folks.

Generosity short lived Well done local supermarket to give pensioners a 5% discount on Tuesdays. Not a month later I noticed cheese up 30 cents and brand of crackers that have been $3 since Adam was a cowboy now $3.50. I was just picking up a few things, so what else?? Now I am capable of driving and shopping elsewhere but there are a lot of oldies that rely on a central supermarket. So what have you given? Perhaps you could give a discount to the real needy for a taxi. Save them a trip on their walkers or mobile scooters. Open you eyes to the people who need.

Keep on scanning The countless number of dimwits that don’t know how to scan in at the supermarket using the Covid tracer. LEARN. It is more important now more than ever that we have Australians with their lax government rules strolling around. Covid is only a matter of time, let’s do our best to make the tracing easy. Get scanning now and get vaccinated. Vaccines save lives.

Electric cars not what we think Take away the politics of them and lets hear the truth. Like how much emission is used in the manufacturing of a battery. Five years of the average use of a petrol car! How are these millions of batteries going to be disposed of, or recycled? Lets get some real answers, instead of all the hype!

Another dumb decision Council should do a recount on cars parked on Nelson St from McLauchlan St to Boyce St roundabout. Five days in a row 51 to 56 cars parked outside girls college not the 12 council suggested. A cycle lane would take all those parks away. How sensible is that? If council can’t count what would you expect.

Unfair landlords To all landlords and hopefully my landlord, there is a wave of deceitful and mean liars forcing tenants out of their houses so that they can put rents up by a hundred a week!

Not till 2023 Has anyone else noticed that Cindy’s new cash handouts start in 2023, election year?

Or this week has the head of publicity, Toba, again selectively polled to show Labour and policies are so far in front. How is that when a South Island Party is this time a real force next election! With advisors with essential skills from Scotland. Love these new immigration rules via Aussie.

No sympathy I find it fascinating there’s an article in the paper about a man slipping on tiles. He was bleeding but watching football is more important than going to a medic? What sort of priorities? If you want to put this in the paper at least see a medic first.

Too noisy I agree with “Not so pleasant” from last weeks txt talk about background music. Some bars, restaurants, and even some shops have the music so loud I can’t think. Not enjoyable so I go elsewhere.

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Good people out there My grateful thanks to the person who rescued my handbag from the Pak and Save carpark on Friday afternoon. You have restored my faith in humanity and honesty.

Booze check Last Friday afternoon a police booze check on the Waikawa Road heading into Picton. Six police officers and four patrol cars plus booze bus in attendance. Everyone being waved through as OK. Such a waste of police resources. Probably all just to please officialdom.

Purse deniers largely to blame Good work by Marlborough Recreational Fishers in pointing out the decline in Kahawai numbers, Wairau Diverson and Bar. Poor state of Kahawai stocks very evident in recent years.

Fish pie for dinner darling?

Fish and shellfish are drastically low off the coast here. Surely not related to the toxic poisons in vineyard run off that also poisoned Seddons water acquifier. Just look at the stream, still black. Now Corona makes it through the sewers to the sea. Is it any wonder why fleets are plundering the southern oceans while they can.

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Martin Partridge: Santana Martin and Cody Partridge are happy to announce the safe arrival of a daughter, Willow Auenui Hameme, on May 20, 2021 at 11.15am at Wairau Hospital. 3.85kg. A sister for Tyler and Jhontaay.

SPENCER-CARRINGTON: Sullivan Ray Born May 11, 2021 Weight 8lb 7oz Home birth Auckland Kristen, Joe and big sister, Cecilia are VERY happy to announce the safe arrival of Sullivan Ray (Sully) at home with support midwife, Gail. The whole extended family is thrilled. Photo provided.

Trueman: Samuel John Born May 18, 2021 Weight 3.47kg Hospital Wairau

Boyd: Asher Born May 6, 2021 Weight 7lb 2oz Hospital Wairau

Trueman: Amanda and Scott are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Samuel John, a brother for Joshua. Born at Wairau Hospital at 9.11pm on May 18, 2021. 3.47kg. Special thanks to the midwives at the maternity unit and to Bronwyn, Ange and Rhianne.

Boyd: Rosemary and Michael are delighted to announce the safe arrival of a son, Asher, born at 6.08pm at Wairau Hospital on May 6, 2021. A brother for Alora. 7lb 2oz. Special thanks to Shona and the rest of the team of the Wairau Maternity Unit.

Obetaia: Temwea Babo Terengaruru Born May 22, 2021 Weight 3.33kg Hospital Wairau Obetaia: Rita and Obetaia are very pleased to welcome the arrival of a daughter, Temwea Babo Terengaruru at Wairau Hospital on May 22 2021 at 1.49am. 3.33kg. A sister for Bravo, Terian, Ata, Berekata, Tiabeina Mwetu, Iobi and Boutu Junior. Special thanks to all the staff at Wairau Maternity Unit.

Rea: Hugo Elliot Born May 8, 2021 Weight 1.5kg Hospital Wellington Rea: Jess and Michael announce the early arrival of a son, Hugo Elliot, on May 8 2021 at Wellington Hospital. 1.5kg. A brother for big sister Evie. Special thanks to Nicu at Wellington Hospital, to midwife Mandy Stanton and Lifeflight.

More time in the pool thanks to funding

By Celeste Alexander

Students at Redwoodtown School will soon benefit from double the amount of time they get to spend in their school swimming pool, thanks to fundraising and support from the Blenheim Round Table.

The school is one of few that still have a swimming pool onsite, so to improve its function shade sails have been installed to protect students from the harsh summer sun, and plans are in place to install a heatpump.

The school’s parent support group has played a major part in raising funds to cover the costs, including approaching the Blenheim Round Table and Blue Door Trust for help to fund the shade sails.

Blenheim Round Table president, Barry Neal, is also a member of the parent support group and felt it would be a worthwhile project to pitch.

The rest of the Round Table agreed and funding was given along with a grant from the Blue Door Trust, and the shade sails were installed last year.

School principal Aaron Vercoe says having the pool shaded will make a huge difference in keeping the students sun safe during their swimming lessons.

“We’re lucky to still have this resource, it just needs a few tweaks to ensure it can be useful,” he says.

“Having this shade has made a big difference.”

The next stage will be having the heatpump installed which will keep

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“We were getting use of the pool nine weeks out of the year but with the shade sails and heatpump we hope to get around 20 weeks,” Aaron says.

Amy Eyles and Tessa Turkington, of the parent support group, personally thanked the Blenheim Round Table last Thursday, telling members Jason Walker and Barry how much they appreciated their support.

“We couldn’t have done this without their support,” Amy says.

“It’s an invaluable asset and something every student will benefit from.”

“We really appreciate it,” Tessa adds.

“Their generosity is really appreciated.”

Redwoodtown School principal Aaron Vercoe, parent group members Ngaire Davis, Amy Eyles and Tessa Turkington, and Blenheim Round Table members Barry Neal (president) and Jason Walker sitting underneath the new shade sails which have been installed over the pool.

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EVENT: Brass bands compete in Blenheim

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The Nelson Marlborough West Coast Provincial Brass Band Championships were held in Blenheim at the weekend.

The event began with the competitive street march at midday on Saturday.

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Marlborough, marching against four other bands - Westport Municipal, Motueka District, Woolston Concert and Woolston Brass - finished second to Woolston Brass from Christchurch, a result replicated in all the weekend’s events.

Lions Club volunteer Neville Lawson was starting marshal for the brass band street march section on Saturday.

ABOVE LEFT: Marlborough District Brass Band Drum Major Dennis Teeling wearing the cloak presented to him by the Maori Cultural Group Te Rerenga O Te Ra, after he played 100 days of the Last Post for the 2015 Anzac centennial celebrations.

ABOVE RIGHT: Seven of the eight women in the Marlborough Brass Band, from left: Kathy Moseley, Nicola Moynihan, Aimee Moore, Alexandra Farrow, Josie Robertson, Alison Fields and Jo Wadsworth.

ABOVE: These young members of the Marlborough District Brass Band were preparing for the off in Saturday’s street march section of the weekend’s regional brass band championships. From left they are Logan Reedy, Luka Pickering, Frederick Duncan, JP Moynihan, Sam Hynd and Jack Banks.

Marlborough Marching New Zealand judge Anita Ireland inspects the line up ahead of the street march.

Brass bands always draw a crowd, and as the local band turned into Queen Street, there was applause from those lining the route of the street march.

"Quick March!" The Marlborough District Brass Band brought up the rear of the street march section of the regional brass band championships held in Blenheim over the weekend.

Barbara Ryan, Cancer Society Marlborough executive member and volunteer, receives a cheque from Helen Montgomery of Noel Templeton Optometrists. The donation was proceeds raised from Noel Templeton Optometrist's recent 30th birthday promotion. Barbara was delighted to be accepting the donation on behalf of the Cancer Society. "It's lovely they thought of us for their birthday promotion. This donation is very much appreciated as we are an organisation that depends on donations," she says.

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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.

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Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

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Death notices JACQUES, Kerry Robert: passed away peacefully 11/4/21 at his home on the Gold Coast surrounded and supported by his loving family. He fought the long hard fight with everything he had. Loved and missed by his wife Rosemary, sons and daughter-in-laws Adam, Andrew and Giselle, Owen and Bianca and grandies Scarlet, Seb (his little mate) and Madeleine in Australia and his NZ family (kept apart by Covid): much loved son of Daniel and Della Jacques (dec), brother and brother-in-law to Pearl and John Pope (dec), Deidre (dec),Ted and Pat Jacques, Cherie and Jim Lockhead, Cushla (dec) and John Fuller, Denis and Ngaire Jacques, Heather and Roger Collett, Ian Jacques and their families across New Zealand. Although Kerry left Blenheim many years ago, returning to visit family and friends and following the local papers (and frequently contributing) meant Blenheim remained close to his heart. His farewell service was an occasion of loud music and stories told and he will return to his beloved Marlborough Sounds in the near future.

JONES: Keith Edward Gone home to be with the Lord on 21 May 2021 at 8.30pm, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Angela, beloved father and father-in-law of Carolyn; Paul and Jessica. Much loved Grandad of Matthew (deceased), Rachel, Isaac, Kimberly, Emily and Josiah, Georgia and Daniel, Sam, Sophie and Charlotte. Messages to 21 Brookfield Place, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz Special thanks to family and friends for their prayers and support and to Dr. Jo Muir and the Hospice team for their loving care. 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 Memorial Service for Keith will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Wednesday 26 May at 1.00pm following a private interment.

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WATSON: Jo-Ann On 24 May 2021 peacefully at Aberleigh Rest Home, aged 64 years. Former wife of Chris Watson; and Pat McGinnis. Loved mother of Samantha and Kathleen (USA) and sister of Dee Nelson (USA). Messages to PO Box 336 Picton 7250 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Special thanks to the staff of Aberleigh Rest Home for their care of Jo-Ann. In accordance with Jo-Ann’s wishes, a private cremation will take place.

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VINE WRAPPERS WANTED

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Phone the office (03) 577 7868 or E: office@blenheimsun.co.nz

Wrappers wanted for the 2021 vine pruning season. Work direct for a Wine Company offering competitive rates. Equipment and training will be provided although applicants must have their own transportation.

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You will be part of a team of people who work cohesively between Sales and Operations to ensure we deliver a high degree of Customer Satisfaction.

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Armourguard Security are looking for staff to join our Patrol team in Marlborough. The role is a “4 on 4 off” position includes weekends and stat days but would be flexible to the right applicant.

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Monitoring Administration Officer - Compliance Marlborough District Council (MDC) is made up of a diverse workforce who pride themselves on providing a safe and healthy workplace. As a Unitary Authority, MDC provides unique opportunities for their people to learn and grow across a wide range of functions.

MDC’s values and behaviours are based on Respect, Professionalism and Integrity.

Council is committed to an environment that supports professional development, an equal opportunities workplace, and a positive culture.

Marlborough District Council (MDC) is now seeking a part time (30 hours per week) Monitoring Administration Officer (Compliance) to join our Compliance Team in Blenheim, situated in the heart of wine-growing Marlborough region on New Zealand’s south island.

The purpose of this role is to provide administration support to Regulatory Officers/ Environmental Protection Officers in assisting MDC to carry out its regulatory functions under the Resource Management Act (RMA). This administration support will include preparing general correspondence and reports, the maintenance of databases, and ensuring that the process of monitoring resource consents complies with the statutory provisions.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Attention to detail.

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Machinery Operator Practical Vineyard Solutions Ltd is a family owned viticulture contracting and tree trimming company. We are seeking a permanent full-time machinery operator.

The successful candidate will require the following: • Drivers license and own transport essential • Tractor experience essential • Growsafe qualification preferred • Ability to work well both as part of a team and on your own • Good communication skills and a positive attitude This role will include a variety of viticulture machinery tasks, some manual labour and tree trimming work. Applicants will need to be available for extended hours over the summer and require a NZ residency.

Applications to admin@pvs.kiwi.nz before 8th June 2021.

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GROWERS WANTED Mount Riley Wines is an award winning, medium sized, family owned and run wine business looking for additional growers to fulfill growth ambitions. All subregions and varietal mixes considered.

Call Matt on 021797681 or matt@mountriley.co.nz

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club AGM

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All apologies to be sent to the Secretary by emailing secretary@qcyc.org.nz.

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Picton Mahjong:

Marlborough Artisan Craft Market:

Marina Cove 1.15pm. Contact Gyllian 573 5383.

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.

Genealogy Drop-in:

Marlborough District Library. Every Wednesday 1pm – 3pm till June 2. If you need help with your family history research, come along and speak to a member of the Blenheim Family History Group. With lots of experience and a passion for tracking down ancestors, a member of the Blenheim Family History Group will be able to answer your questions and provide hints and tips.

Marlborough District Library. May 26 10:30am - 11:00am – 11.30am. This is a fun and interactive session of stories and songs for under two-year-olds. In the Children’s Library. No need to register just come along on the day.

For a free quote ph 027 267 1236

Thursday 27 May Social Badminton:

Thursday mornings 9am-noon. Simcox Stadium, Battys Road. $5.00. All adults welcome.

For more details phone Sara 579 9474.

Knit and Natter:

Marlborough District Library Every 2nd & 4th Thursday, 10.30am till noon. Are you looking to meet new people? Are you interested in knitting? Join a group of social knitters. Bring along your knitting project, or get inspiration from the other knitters. Enjoy the company of other knitters and admire their beautiful work. Tea and coffee will be available as well.

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Are you looking for an established and reputable company to grow fruit for from 2022 onwards?

Ulysses Retreads Group:

Meet Brayshaw Park Thursdays 11am. Ride to various destinations for lunch. Come by bike, tin top or magic carpet. Bring your laughing gear, a thermal to wear and a story to share.

Catalina Sounds is looking for long-term growers of premium quality Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from all sub-regions of Marlborough.

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If you enjoy growing for a company that values their growers, is inclusive and aims to produce premium wines we would love to hear from you.

Older Persons Seminar:

Contact our local winemaker Matt Ward Mobile: 021 0330 826 Email: matthew@catalinasounds.co.nz

SACRED HILL MARLBOROUGH VINEYARDS LIMITED (IN RECEIVERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATORS APPOINTED) Notice of Appointment of Administrators Notice is hereby given that on 21 May 2021 at 5.22pm, Tony Leonard Maginness and Jared Waiata Booth, Licensed Insolvency Practitioners, were appointed joint and several administrators of the above-named company

by Westpac New Zealand Limited (as a secured party) pursuant to section 239K of the Companies Act 1993.

Notice of First Creditors’ Meeting The first meeting of creditors of the company will be held at Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Auckland Limited, Level 9, 45 Queen Street, Auckland on 2 June 2021 at 10.00am.

The purpose of the meeting is to: a) Decide whether to appoint a creditors’ committee and, if so, to appoint its members; and b) Decide whether there is any need to replace the administrators.

Dated: 24 May 2021 Jared Booth ADMINISTRATOR Enquiries may be directed to Ryna Ali of Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Auckland Limited, PO Box 3899, Auckland 1140. Telephone: (09) 309 0463. Email: ryna.ali@bakertillysr.nz

Thursdays 7-9pm. St Ninians Hall, 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown (opp. church). Come and join Creative Kids Trust community choir Creative Voice. All musical abilities and new members welcome.

St Christopher’s Church Hall 92 Weld Street from 10am to 1pm. Speaker Steve Austin from Marlborough Heritage Trust. Songs, jokes, games & chat. Morning tea & a light lunch provided. Cost $5. Contact Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator on 0212694198 or email diana@ stchristophers.co.nz for more information.

Library Book Club:

Marlborough District Library. If you’re hoping to read more this year and don’t know where to start Marlborough District Library’s new book club is for you. We meet once a month on the last Thursday of the month 6.30pm8.00pm and you can read whatever you like or choose from one of our recommendations.

Simply bring a book to recommend to other members, and enjoy listening to other member’s (including librarians) book picks.

For more information, please contact the Marlborough District Library (Blenheim).

Friday 28 May

Blenheim CBD 9.30am-2pm. The market is a showcase of local Artisans with a large selection of craft products to select from. The market has a vibrant atmosphere to browse and enjoys at your leisure. Children are catered for with an activity zone with outdoor games for young and old to enjoy.

Blenheim Chess Club:

Meets at Delicia Café, Scott Street, every Saturday 10am – 1pm. All welcome.

Baby & Child Gear Sale:

Renwick Hall, 10-2. Bargains galore, bouncy castle, bake stall. Have stuff to sell? RenwickKindyFundraiser@gmail.com to book a table or get more details.

Sunday 30 May Marlborough Farmers’ Market:

Marlborough A&P Showgrounds. 9am-noon.

Fresh produce from your local farmers. Come and see the tasty line up of fresh and seasonal, gourmet and artisan produce and products that this region has to offer.

Picton Rail and Sail:

On the Foreshore - mini train rides and mini yacht hire to sail on our pond every Sunday 11am - 3pm, operating every day during school holidays. Still only 20 cents per ride / yacht hire!

Monday 31 May Rotary Clubs in Blenheim:

Meet Monday & Tuesday evenings at 5.30pm.

Rotary is a world-wide service club for men & women – doing great things in your community. For further information on meeting venues, please phone Kevin on 0211 738 784, or Jon on 0272 229 505.

Witherlea Indoor Bowling Club:

Every Monday at St Ninians Church Hall for 7pm start. Soft sole shoes essential. Contact Gary 578 4704 or Heather 578 9350.

Blenheim Scottish Country Dance Club:

Every Monday at 7.30pm at Whitney Street School Hall, Whitney Street. Come and try it!

You don’t need a partner. For information ring Miriam 928 4479.

Marlborough Museum Winter Exhibition:

Bathing Beauties with Speedos: Swimwear 1900 – 2000. A fun look at swimwear through the decades will brighten up the winter days and put a smile on your face. The range of designs, reflecting attitudes, and social contexts of the past, are thought provoking and often amusing. The exhibition closes 31 August. Free entry on Saturdays.

Tuesday 1 June Art therapy group for pregnant women:

Every Tuesday 5pm to 8pm. Call Tatiana 027 901 9807.

Steady As You Go (SAYGO) Getle exercise & balance class for Seniors:

Every Tuesday 11.30am-12.30pm at St Christopher’s Church Hall. Stay for a cuppa & chat afterwards. 92 Weld Street Blenheim. Contact Diana Brooks, Eldercare Coordinator on 0212 694 198 for more information.

Coming Up: Craft Fair:

Kidzone:

Havelock Town Hall. June 5, 6 & 7, 10am-4p daily. Free entry. Supporting Havelock St John Youth Group.

Vintage Farm Machinery:

Rides Calendar

Fridays 3.30 to 5.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge Street. Avon 579 2440.

Open daily, 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm. John 577 7442.

Knitting OCU:

Catch up, 10am 9 Lybster St. Welcome all Knitters, Past and Present. Phone 578 3550.

Tea @ Ten:

10am-11am Marina Cove Lounge. Tea, coffee & great conversation.

Thur 27th May. 11am. Retreads Group Sun 30th May. 1pm. Havelock & Back through QC Drive.

Thursday rides depart Brayshaw Park. Sunday rides depart Railway Station Carpark. All rides are weather dependent.

If you have an event for the next issue of ‘What’s On’ email The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Golf Results Picton Golf Club May 15, Par: Mike McGuire +2, Nick Wright +2; Jock Mannington +1: Ant Booker +1; Damian Pollar, Aaron Wilson -2.

May 20, Ron Jones 37, Jeff Pascoe, Grant Aikaman, Ant Booker 35; Ian Molloy, Paul

Howden, 34; Gary Aldridge 33.

May 21, 9 Hole Putting: Margaret Frisken 13, Joyce McClelland 15, Mary Butler 16, Beth Arnold-Johnson 17, Vaughn Atkinson 18.

Awatere Golf Club May 19, Medal: 1st Margaret Roberts 77, on countback from Wendy Avery 77, 3rd Gayle Marfell 78.

May 22, Men played and eclectic - 1st Nat Sinclair 25, 2nd Scot Ralston 29, 3rd Lyuta Kamasaka 30, 4th Steve Marfell 30.5, 5th Grant Sinclair 31, 6th

Tony Jordan 31.

Ladies played a medal: - 1st Nic Coll 72, 2nd Maureen Burrow 75, 3rd Rachael Westenra 76.

Nearest Pin – 9/18 Keith Doonan, 2/11 Warren Westenra.

Wairau Valley Golf Club May 22, Par Round: Ladies: Mel Hampton +3, Elaine Brown -3, Yvonne Wallace -5, Leanne Young -5, Maureen McKenzie -5. Men: Richard

Bruce +4, John McLauchlan +2, Rob Chee +2, Mike McKenzie +1, Dene Cross, -1, Chris Young -1, Colin Baker -1.

Marlborough Football results May 22, 12th grade Blenheim Valley Jetts 5-2 Renwick Dragons Rangers Keas 10-3 Trojans Thunderbirds Youth 13th-14th grade Picton Kauri 1-9 Rangers Falcons Blenheim Valley Phoenix 0-7 Renwick Raiders Rangers Kiwis 5-3 Blenheim Valley Bayern Youth 15th-17th Picton Totara 3-1 Renwick Wolfpack Rangers Rebels 12-1 Blenheim Valley Snipers Women’s Social League Picton 6-0 Trojans

Rarangi Golf Club May 19, Men’s Midweek, American Stableford: Ezra Kahaki 57, Jim Thomas 56, Barry Ellis 56, Bob Penington 54, Hans Bloemberg 54, Alan Rutledge 54, Iain Berrie 53, Allan Shutkowski 53, Gordon Lang 53, Graham Ilott 53, Bill MacDonald 53, Dennis Wye 52, David Holdaway 50, Tim Clark 50, Alan Hogg 50, Tony Nichol 50.

May 20, Ladies, Medal, Best Overall: Sue Lang 74, Helen Neame 75, Tracy Bary 75, Lyn Brice 77, Carolyn Reaney 78, Rete Kydd 78, Margaret Tapp 79.

May 22, Men’s Medal, Red Tees, Ladies Medal:

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Men: Terry Lane 72, Alan Rutledge 73, Ezra Kahaki 73, Murray Ingram 73, Jim Thomas 74, Phil d’Auvergne 74, Bruce Verry 75, Lindsay McAlpine 75. Ladies, Suzanne Lang 74, Janet Laing 75, Tracy Bary 75.

May 23,Men, Stableford, Ladies, Medal & 3rd Rd Qualifying Club Championships: Men: Maxwell Short 45, Michael Gibb 39, Ross McKay 36, Dick Hubert 34, Ezra Kahaki 33. Ladies 0-18.4: Janet Laing 72, Tracy Bary 72, Dale McCrindle 74, 18.5 – 25.7 Helen Neale 72, Sue Lang 74, Frances Price 78, Sue Godsiff 79, 25.8 - 40.4 Lynn Naysmith 76.

Marlborough Golf Club May 18, Women’s 9 Hole Hidden Holes net: Christine Burns 42, Neryl Savage 42.

May 19, Women’s Net Medal Div.1: Angela Beard 76, Lucy Jefferis 82, Lizzie Turnbull 83.

Div.2: Marie Grant 77, Helen Lissaman 81, Lesley Corbett 82, Tessa Sutherland 83. Div.3: Annette Wilkinson 79, Ann Duncan 80, Di Lofthouse 81.

May 20, Men’s Stableford Div.1: Arthur Dovey 38, Paul Eden 37, Hans Blohm 37, Tom Kelsall 36, David Lightfoot 36, Ken Bennett 35, Wayne Hegarty 35. Div.2: Graeme Parker 38, George Mitchinson 38, Alby Lawrence 37, Werner

Pluss 37, Brian Chippendale 35.

May 22, Women’s Net Medal Div.1: Emily Stenhouse 71, Denise Pickering 72, Julie Smith 74, Lizzie Turnbull 74. Div.2: Jeannine Paul 70, Helen Lissaman 74, Jackie McGarry 75, Lyndy Larkin 76. Men’s Stableford Div.1: Kerry Fyfe 37, Paul Silke 37, Tim Johnson 36, Lance Nuttall 36, Tracy Goss 35. Div.2: Jon Nicol 37, Scott Allen 36, Bob Tate 36, Peter Diack 35, David Lightfood 33, Bob Nicolle 33. Div.3: Stuart Smith 38, Terry Shagin 37, Jeff Clarke 36, Greg King 34, Tom Kelsall 34.

Blenheim Golf Club May 13, 18 Hole Par: John Delany 0, Nigel Smith 0, Phil Starkey 0, Tom Bainbridge 0, Don March -1, Desz Campbell -1, Morgan Bowe -1, Ian Clark -1, Doug Shaw -2, Ian Moffatt -2, Clive Drummond -2, Ray Herd – 3. 9 holes Stableford: Glen Hurcomb 18, Allen Knight 18, Ivan Neame 17.

May 15, 3rd Sowman Ladies Medal: Jenny Adams 77, Dawn Walker 77. Russian Roulette combined Stableford: Lord James Brunel & Cyrill Scammell 72, Ryan Windleburn & Luke Yarrall 66, Doug Shaw & Ian Clark 65, Don March & Roland van Asch 59, Alby Atkinson & Bob Tapp 57, Clive Aitchison & Bob Penington 55.

Fairweathers NTP 6/15: James Brunel Sowmans 9/18, Ian Clark.

May 19, LGYU Medal 0-2: Sa-Nga Grupp 94-16-78, 30+ Bernice Arnold 104-30-74, Jenny Evans 118-35-83.

9 Holes Stableford: Joy Brehaut 19.

May 20, Stableford: Glen Hurcomb 41, Phil Starkey 38, Doug Shaw 37, Don March 36, Nigel Smith 36, Ezra Kahaki 35, Bob Tapp 35, Jim Findlay 35, Tere Poa 35, Murray Ingram 34, Paddy Couchman 34, Tom Bainbridge 33, John Anderson 33, Graeme Daines 33.

May 22, Stableford: Nigel Smith 39, Graeme Daines 38, Bob Tapp 38, Don March 38, Bob Penington 37, Trent Davies 36, Arnold Newman 36, Morgan Bowe 35, Doug Shaw 35, Ian Clark 35.

Fairweathers NTP 6/15: Trent Davies Sowmans 9/18 Paddy Couchman. 9 Holes Stableford: Roy Lilley 19, Ivan Neame 15.

May 24, 9 Holes Stableford: Glen Hurcomb 19, Dave Menzies 18, Jan de Zwart 17, Allen Knight 17, Paddy Couchman 17, Les Boniface 16, Alan Martin 16, Leo McKendry 16. Ladies: Colleen McLeod 20, Jenny Evans 18, Jan Peglar 18, Helen Neame 17, Shirley Godsiff 17.

Indoor bowls underway in Picton Indoor Bowls has started in Picton at the Harbour Board Pavilion each Tuesday afternoon at 12.30pm. The first day was very successful with 23 players taking part. The club is open to all new players, including those that have not bowled before. Please come along and have ago.

Marlborough Indoor Bowls Assn. results: The Town v Country match was played on Saturday, May 22 with the Country team picking up four wins on the last round to win 10 and-a-half games to nine-and-a-half. A great win for the Country team.

The best individual results on the day were; Glen Hurcomb, John Symington and Judith Symington with four wins. Brian Booker, Debbie Wearing and Shirley Umbers had three wins.

The Open Triples were played on Sunday, May 23 and the winners were, on count back, Ian Henson, Julian Adams and Jude Tootell with five wins, 26 ends and 55 points.

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Runners up were Gary Parlane, David Rosewarne and Shirley Umbers with five wins, 26 ends and 43 points.

Upcoming Events Next Saturday, May 29 the NZ Mixed Fours Qualifying Tournament will be played, starting at 9am. Entries to the events secretary.

On Sunday, May 30 the Champion of Champion Singles event starts at 10am with social bowls at 1pm. Spectators welcome.

On Monday, May 31 the Witherlea Club will hold its Monthly Tournament. Contact Gary on (03) 578 4706 to enter.

The New Zealand Indoor Bowls National Championships are being held at the Stadium 2000 in Blenheim from Saturday, June 12 through to Saturday, June 19.

This is a big event for Blenheim with over 500 Indoor Bowlers from all over the country taking part.

All local players are being asked to help with the organising and running of this tournament.

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NRL do their players no favours as sin-bins soar The NRL needs to tread carefully when it comes to their new tough stance on contact to the head during tackles.

Speculation is the NRO top brass are concerned they will be hit with a concussion lawsuit if the status quo remains.

However, the past fortnight, where players have been sinbinned or sent off for contact to

the head, has made some of the contests non competitive.

The science behind the move amid the devastating long-term effects of concussions can’t be ignored but for a long time, the NRL and die-hard rugby league fans have held onto the extra physicality like a badge of honour.

I’ve often said over the years,

that I felt it was impossible to be sent off in NRL. The latest move is going a step too far for 2021.

The NRL is asking their players to alter their tackle techniques mid-season which is a tough and unfair ask.

Head knocks and concussions are nothing new, why the NRL bosses chose two months into the

2021 season to finally take a hard line on it has yet to be clarified.

Fans should expect more games having teams disadvantaged by sin-bins and that is not what is best for the product.

Rugby’s product is often unwatchable now as referees use TV to hunt for foul play.

The NRL’s success as a product is their speed of play and simple

rules.

Players will take time to adjust to this new stance.

They will now have to aim lower to limit the risk of mistiming or miscalculating a hit.

It is bound to annoy the blue-collar fans.

For player health long-term, it is a good move, but how it’s been done, leaves a lot to be desired.

Making a splash at Special Olympics ribbon day It has been a busy year so far for 15 Blenheim swimmers who have been training hard for local, regional and national Special Olympics competitions.

A local Ribbon Day was held in Blenheim two weekends ago where there was keen competition between Nelson, Motueka and Blenheim swimmers.

This event was good preparation before they travel to Greymouth next month for the Regional event, and then the Nationals in Hamilton in December.

The local swimmers all enjoyed the Ribbon Day, with some recording their best times.

FAR LEFT: Carla Taylor checks the time while timekeeping for Amy Ogg (in the water).

LEFT: All smiles after the Blenheim Special Olympics Ribbon Day was Francess Watson.

Photos provided

Visiting players contest table tennis tournament The Marlborough Table Tennis Open was held recently with 72 players taking part. This was up from 56 in 2019, when the tournament was last held. The tournament attracted players from North Shore to Otago.

The sponsors were : Biddy Kates (Open), Over-40 Events Discovery Homes, Over-50 Bayley’s, Over-60 Active Electrical Services, Under-21 Kennedy Connections, The Intrepid Marketing and Communications (all Junior Events), Wither Hills Winery.

Canterbury Players dominated the Open Events. Alex Zhou won the final against Jesse Wilson 11-3, 14-12,12-10.11-6 . There were some

great matches leading up to the final.

Jesse put out top seed Simon Fenwick in the quarter finals in seven sets.

He then went on to beat Vladimir Ivanov in the semi-finals. Alex beat the second seed, Craig Dye, in seven sets to reach the final.

Earlier, Craig had beaten Joshua Kim in seven sets. Joshua beat local player Nathan Watson in the round of 16.

Other local players to qualify were Matthias Krönert, who lost to Vladimir in the last eight, and Matt Pigou, who lost to Otago’s Tavish Voight in seven sets in the last 16.

Kris Alisch beat Mimi Walle

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Marlborough’s Jacqui Wood reached the semi-finals.

Alex won his second title when he partnered Joshua to a win over Craig and Gregg Davey in the Men’s Doubles.

Mimi partnered with Anny Li to win the Women’s Doubles over Jacqui and Vanessa Wood-Lin. Mimi gained another title when she partnered Jesse to a win in the final of the Mixed Doubles over Craig and Anny.

Matthias dominated the second grade. He won the Men’s Singles

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Final against Alex Kennedy and partnered Matt Pigou to a win over Alex and Rory Osborne in the doubles.

The equivalent Women’s title was won by Nelson’s Estelle Cong Qian who beat Vanessa in five sets.

Marlborough players to get placings in other events were: Over-50 Doubles: Runner-up, Warren Haszard (with Dave Samson) Under-21 Doubles : Winner, Alex Kennedy (with Alex Zhou) Under-21 Singles : Runner-up, Alex Kennedy Under-18 Boys Singles: Winner, Rory Osborne Under-18 Girls Singles: Runner-up,

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