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Over 120 Bohally students are involved as cast, choir, kapa haka, props and backstage technical crew in their latest very special production, the premiere of a musical written by former pupil Tom Knowles. ‘Atarangi: Morning Sky’,

is a reggae-roots-dub musical extravaganza, starting tonight Wednesday, July 7 and Thursday, July 8. Tom’s original songs, recorded by some of New Zealand’s biggest professional musicians, makes this production one-of-akind. Continued on page 2.

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Tom Knowles - former Bohally and MBC student - has written a special musical for Bohally.

Continued from page 1. It explores the Māori myth of creation, Ranginui and Papatuanuku, through the eyes of a young New Zealand girl in 2021, finding parallels from the myth to modern-day life. It is an exploration of identity, culture and self-worth through acknowledging multiculturalism within Aotearoa. Tom, a talented actor and musi-

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cian, is well-known on the national musical and theatre scene, and has toured New Zealand and Australia extensively. His award-winning rock opera, Allergic to Love: has toured to America, Mexico and throughout New Zealand. Tom interned on several West End musicals and has appeared frequently on TV, not least in The Brokenwood Mysteries and a num-

ber of well-known commercials. Students and teachers have been hard at work under the direction of Bohally Intermediate School teacher – and Tom’s mother - Lindy Knowles. There have been after-school rehearsals every week, especially this term, with three to four hours every Sunday added to the mix. Tickets are still available for the ASB Theatre function.

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Carol Taylor, organiser of the Beavertown Lions Bride of the Year Show 2021, says the generosity of the business sponsors who donate the prizes is “amazing”. The gifts are still coming in for the Saturday August 28 function, to be held at Rangitane Cultural Centre, for which entries close at the end of July, “but I’m already delighted by what we have,” she says. Carol, says this year, the profits from the iconic charity gala will go to Child Cancer. For the brides, it’s a win-win-win situation. Not only are they supporting a good cause, they are able to enjoy the thrill of wearing the wedding dress again, with the chance of some big prizes. And they will be having their photo taken and shared in The Sun. That means guests, disappointed at not being able to join them last year because of Covid, can be sent copies of the paper

and share the joy this time round. “It’s such a f u n evening too,” says Carol. “There’s always a real buzz.” What she can also ABOVE: This year’s Mrs Photogenic promise, after years prize. in the job, is that the RIGHT: Carol Taylor, organiser of brides will also be the Bride of the Year 2021, run making friends for by Beavertown Lions, with just some of the prizes donated by life. Prizes include first, local businesses. second and third, Mrs Photogenic, Mrs Hair and Makeup, and the Lucky Bride. There’s a bridesmaid section as well. To be eligible, you need to be living or residing in Marlborough, or have been married in Marlborough between July 21 2020 and July 31 2021. You can get your entry form at the Sun office at 72 High Street, or online at blenheimbrides@gmail.com

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From Mr Briscoes to Rocket Man By Jacob Page

Simon Popham was given too many signs by the universe that he had to be part of Stars in Your Eyes this year. “Initially I had no intention of getting involved, but I woke up one morning and I just had this thought in my head and I just couldn’t shake it for 48 hours. “I talked about it with my girls who are 15 and 16 and they said I had to do it. “I wanted to challenge myself and show my girls that you can chase your dreams.” The Briscoes and Rebel Sport manager says the challenge of the night enticed him. “I’ve played the piano for 40-odd years and I’ve been on the stage before but not in a solo capacity so it’s stepping right to the edge of my talent level.” Simon says he enjoyed watching the TV show of the same name back in the day and was looking forward to the challenge on the night. “Either I’m being really brave or really stupid. “I thought the audition went ok and I left there with a reasonably good feeling but to be told I was good enough, the moment got very real.”

Simon has been involved with the Blenheim Musical Theatre in recent years which he thought would serve him well on the night. “I’m involved in a band through my church, I play the keyboard most weeks but that is different to being a soloist.” Simon says a love for Elton John’s music made him an easy choice to portray. “It’s the kind of music I enjoy listening to. “I was asked if I would consider doing another artist at the audition and I said no because I only have passion for doing Elton. “The challenge with Elton is that his career spans six decades and I would argue he’s gotten better as he’s got older. “He’s a performer and I want to bring that to the stage. “Piano is my passion and this fits in really well with that. “I like to challenge myself, I’ve done marathons over the past decade and I want to build my singing voice back up as well.” Simon is hoping to raise funds for St John Youth as part of St John Ambulance. “I’ve been involved in St John for the past 30 years and came through as a cadet and the programme supports kids aged eight to

18 to learn first-aid, patient care and other life skills. “It’s essentially the St John version of Scouts or Guides. “I’ve been a volunteer ambulance officer for 20 years and I’m still involved in Blenheim. “It’s a very rewarding role.” Simon says he wants to prove he can put on a show for his own reasons. “I know there will be more talented people than me in the competition but that doesn’t mean that I’m not going to pull off a performance that I’m happy with.” Stars In Your Eyes will be held at ASB Theatre on Saturday, August 14, presented by Creative Kids and The Fulton Foundation. Hosts, celebrity judges and entertainers Tina Cross and Jackie Clarke Simon Popham will be will be joined by a local performing as Elton John judge who is yet to be named. Tickets will go on sale soon.

Each of these famous performers will be portrayed in the Stars in Your Eyes competition, so get your tickets now.

inbrief EcoWorld on notice Picton EcoWorld and Animal Rehabilitation Centre director John Reuhman says that on April 16, Port Marlborough, which operates as a 100 per cent owned subsidiary of the Marlborough District Council, served a termination notice on their foreshore property. Mr Reuhman believes that Marlborough district councillors were told that Port Marlborough planned to repurpose the building for temporary use as offices for the $400 million joint Port Marlborough Kiwirail port redevelopment. He says EcoWorld is taking further legal advice in its attempts to stop Port Marlborough’s actions and they have an online petition and are crowdfunding legal costs.

Ferry contract signed The Waitohi Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment team has announced that KiwiRail’s contract for the two new Interislander ferries has been signed. The project team is currently working to refine their concept designs and work through the commercial arrangements needed to move the project through to procurement stage. This is a large, complex project and the team says these processes will take some time to complete. Details, including construction timeframes, will be announced when this process is completed, probably later in the year. A key p ar t of this w ill b e reconnecting with iwi partners, the local community, and key stakeholders.

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inbrief Consultation delayed Renwick and Woodbourne residents, and Marlburians too, can now take a bus, affordable and free for SuperGold card holders travelling between 9am and 3pm. From July 1, the Renwick bus service began, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. This allows for connectivity with the Picton service that arrives/departs from Seymour Street in Blenheim on Tuesdays and Thursdays and allows Renwick residents to enjoy a two-hour stopover in Picton. The $3 for an adult and $1.50 for a child to travel from Renwick to Blenheim is designed to make it affordable and easy. The Picton bus service, which has a hail and ride option, will continue operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Tua Marina School heritage to be celebrated By Glenise Dreaver

The organising committee for Tua Marina School’s 150th anniversary, to be held on Saturday September 25, have plans for the event well under way. “We’re working on the invi-

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very much alive in the area. So too is the name of the school’s most famous former pupil, the young James Wattie, who became Sir James Wattie, 190274, acknowledged king of New Zealand’s canned food industry, as well as a philanthropist. After the traction engine will come the Marlborough and Districts Pipe Band, then the vintage cars carrying their oldest pupils. Then former pupils will march in decades, starting at the school entrance down to Campbell lane corner, up the Lane into the second gate and on to the field. “The route’s a bit different to last time because of different Health and Safety rules,” says Sue. As well as the photograph of the oldest and the youngest pupil, each decade will be photographed. Then will follow family photos, with five families having a notable heritage of five generations and one of six generations in attendance. There will also be two cakes, one featuring the old school emblem and one with the new one, and each class will be creating its own display of some aspect of the school’s history. Sue, whose deep knowledge of

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the school’s more recent history is based on the fact that she’s spent 35 years as the school cleaner, is collecting and borrowing all the class and staff photos she can lay her hands on for the last 25 years. So if you have any photos, do let her know on suziegill@ hotmail.com They are, she says, fortunate that the first 125 years of the school’s history was recorded by local author Cynthia Brooks but this time round, she is not free to do so. “If there’s anybody out there who would be able to write up the last twenty-five years, we would be very glad to hear from them,” she says, adding that they do have a budget. “We don’t expect it to be done for free.” “If you would like to attend please write to us at: tuamarina150jubilee@yahoo.com to receive the registration form link or find us on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/3769093606537981/.” Registration forms will soon be available at the Tua Marina school office for those who don’t have the internet, and you can fill in the forms and pay the office in cash there.

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A&P Show planners aim for bigger, better By Glenise Dreaver

Fiona Higgins, junior vice president of the Marlborough A&P Association Show committee, is working to help ensure their 148th show on November 6 and 7 2021 will be bigger and better than ever. One innovation is that this year, instead of holding the show on a Friday and Saturday, it is now Saturday and Sunday and the judging of the Creative Handmade section will be held on Friday. “It does mean a clash with the Garden Fete on the Sunday, but we think it will give people a chance to go to both events,” Fiona says. And with last year’s event having to be cancelled because of the Covid 19 situation, she says this year they have put the schedule for the creative handmade and students’ sections out early. “That gives people enough time to look through it and start making, or planting, something now.” As well as some new classes for entries, she says that committee member Sue Maher has been able to gain a lot of sponsorship for prizes. “More than in the past.” The new sections include the chance to be very creative with food, with the decorative food platter having a separate section for both adults and students.

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“And produce was a new section in 2019.” They’ve brought it back, so there is time to plant. Another section new in 2019, and being brought back, is woodcraft says Fiona. Other new classes can be found in the knitting and crochet section, with one example being section 152 in knitting and crochet, a stocking stitch article, with the emphasis on the quality of the stocking stitch. And then there is the quilt challenge (Class 178 if you are downloading the schedule from www.marlboroughshow.co.nz). The theme is Aotearoa and for 50c you

can buy a square of a given fabric to integrate with your own ideas. The show is a big local event, with up to 7000 visitors each day. For entrants, the culmination of their work is the very real tension of entering that marquee. You don’t know the results until you stand in front of your entry to see whether it has one of those sought-after cards in front of it. Entries for the show will close on October 15. In the meantime, scroll through the schedule and think about planning your entry.

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Council adopts Long Term Plan Marlborough District councillors have adopted the Long Term Plan 2021 - 2031 Mayor John Leggett thanked councillors and staff for their work in preparing the LTP at the Extraordinary Council Meeting on 30 June. “We’ve managed to keep this year’s rates increase to 5.1%. Although this is higher than usual for Marlborough it is lower than the 5.73% we proposed in our Consultation Document, and is considerably lower than many other councils’ rate increases this year.” “We were conscious that the pressure on our reserves is greater than usual this year, due to our increased infrastructure spend, the Covid-19 recovery, ation and a raft of new Government regulations,” he said.

“The Council’s infrastructure programme will see a record $77 million budgeted in 2021/22 and an average $72 million budgeted in each of the following nine years. The biggest spending areas are in roading, sewerage and water focus on core services.” “There will also be investment in new economic development initiatives, more support for the Marlborough Events Centre and increased funding for environmental protection, including the processing of seabed mapping data from the Marlborough Sounds.” The Mayor thanked the 130 people and organisations who submitted on the LTP. For further information go to www.marlborough.govt.nz Marlborough children are learning valuable life skills by growing their own fruit and vegetables

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Rose pruning demonstration at Pollard Park The Council’s gardeners will be pruning the roses at Pollard Park and will be available for hands-on demonstrations and questions next week. Bring your secateurs on Monday 12 July and Tuesday 13 July and join the gardeners

held between 10.30 am and 12.00 pm or 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm at the rose gardens If the weather is wet, these sessions will be postponed to the following day.

Did you know that 23 schools throughout Marlborough participate in a Kids Edible Gardens programme? From Ward to Linkwater and Rai Valley to Picton, children are learning valuable life skills of growing their own fruit and vegetables. The programme idea seeded when schools needed to find a way to use the food waste compost on the school grounds. Today it has grown into a practical and meaningful way for students to witness the life cycle of a plant and have fun learning about it, and eating it, at the same time. Feeding the soil, investigating its role in creating a healthy ecosystem, and composting are just some of the topics studied with the help of a school-based garden facilitator, supported by the Council.

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Council Environmental Educator, Angela Wentworth, said Kids Edible Gardens had created outdoor classrooms. “Not only are the students connecting with the environment around them, studies have shown that working in a school garden improves academic achievement in all areas of maths, science and literacy he effort taken to grow and cook with produce from their garden enhances their self-esteem and sense of responsibility “Most surprising for parents is their child’s improved attitude to, and consumption of, fruit and vegetables. I get asked almost weekly how I succeeded in getting their child to eat a certain vegetable that is usually pushed to the side of their dinner plate,” Angela said.

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Young musicians chosen for national band Two young musicians from Marlborough Boys’ College have been chosen for key roles in the National Secondary Schools Brass Band, (NSSBB) to perform in Christchurch In October. Their talents have been fostered within the Marlborough District Brass Band, where they were taught and mentored by conductor Kevin Moseley. Here they talk to Sun journalist Glenise Dreaver about their musical journey. Year 11 MBC student Logan Ready only took up the trombone in April 2019, in his first year at the college, yet has been selected as the NSSBB’s principal trombonist. Before then, he’d not ever played an instrument before. But he had seen videos of trombonists on YouTube. So a good option proved to be learning with the Marlborough district band, which makes instruments available to learners, and offers free lessons. He didn’t get a trombone at his first lesson though. Kevin gave Logan a mouthpiece and he was sent home to practice “buzzing”, getting the right technique to blow into it. And blow he did – when the former water polo player was tested at his next lesson, “a really loud note came out”. (There’s no time for water polo now. “The trombone takes up too much time,” he says.) And from there he was away – last year, with Covid meaning no auditions, he sent an audition tape and was selected for the South Island band. He enjoys classical music, because in an early concert with the Marlborough band in 2019, they presented The Last Night at the Proms. The Delta Lakes student says the half hour trip on the school bus each day allows him to listen to favourite pieces.

The issue of Covid 19 is one that looms large for musicians – for singers and for band members with airborne spray is one they have to be well aware of. Last year at the pre-concert workshops and the concert, they were provided with copious quantities of paper towels, and ice cream containers to empty the residual spit from their instruments into. “’I tell people its mainly condensation, not spit,” says Logan. “Which it is really.” Fellow MBC musician Jack Banks also holds a leadership position in the secondary band. “First cornet.” He’s been learning for ten years. “Since I was seven or eight, and this is the third time he has been selected for the national secondary band. It all started when his dad prepared a classical tape for him to listen to on a trip to Christchurch. His favourite from that mix was Maurice Ravels’ Bolero. “That was really cool.” So he then decided he wanted to play the trumpet. His father rang Kevin. They discovered the Marlborough band had no trumpets to lend him, but they did have cornets. Jack settled for that. “And I’ve found I’ve really connected with the cornet

MBC students Logan Ready, left and Jack Banks. Both have been selected to play key roles in the National Secondary Schools Brass Band.

in recent years.” Because MBC does have trumpets, he has, however, been able to play one in school events. “But they have different tonal qualities.” Jack feels he doesn’t do a huge amount of practice, but every morning he does do about ten minutes. This is, however, backed up by the district band’s threehour practices on Mondays and Thursdays. “Then there’s also school-related stuff and after

school I might have a practice too.” One particular pleasure is the work experience module he is doing through the school. He is working with Kevin .learning how to teach brass band students. He’s teaching and mentoring younger students, new learners, and he’s hoping that teaching is something that will continue into his career during and after university studies. “perhaps at Vic,” though he hasn’t made a final decision on his future.

He says he’ll come back here though. “I believe it’s going to be important for me to keep in touch with the band here,” says Jack. “It’s really important that you don’t just move on and leave people in the dark who helped you get where you are.” He pays tribute to Kevin. “He’s an amazing teacher. There’s just a magic aura around him. “He’s one of the best tutors you could have. And he doesn’t just do it for the money.”

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The Maternal Mental Wellbeing Marlborough Charitable Trust, renamed after being a local presence as the Postnatal Depression Marlborough Charitable Trust since 2005, is moving in new directions. Mandy Li, spokesperson and a board volunteer, says that the rebranding has been done in the knowledge that the word depression could be misleading. “Women may think ‘I’m not that bad’. They may feel that it’s more anxiety, or loneliness.” But, she says, there are huge needs out there. They’ve been working since the original trust stopped its work at the end of April, starting from scratch and building a programme that looks at the whole person – their physical, social, spiritual and emotional health. Three new facilitators are working on start dates for the eight weekly courses that will support mothers, one group before and one after birth. Liz Parkes, Anne Griffiths and Emily Woods, the three newly-appointed facilitators, will be starting those courses in

just a few weeks. This new community lifeline for many women and families who are struggling will allow mothers to either self-refer via website www.maternalmentalwellbeing. com (without paying for a consultation with a health professional) or to be referred by a doctor, midwife and well child nurse. To make it easier for mums, there will be child care minders for the eight post-natal courses and group therapy sessions. The ante natal courses will be held in the evenings to make it easier for those who are working, and partners or supporters, to attend. Both programmes are free. Emily points out that society isn’t built to support new mums. “We want to make them feel special. Not a mum robot who is always doing everything for everyone else.” A big step forward came on Friday July 2 as they, and board members, invited local midwives and doctors to meet at the place where courses will be held, the Connect facility at 8 Beaver Road, Blenheim.

Mandy Li (board member) with Maternal Mental Wellbeing facilitators Emily Woods, Anne Griffiths, and Liz Parker.

Some of the health professionals and key stakeholders who attended the introductory session held by the newly-established Marlborough Maternal Mental Health Trust were, back from left, Kate McLaren of Te Piki Orange Maori Health Service, Emma Barnett (board member) and Shona Wills, midwife. Front from left are Carol Hull, DHB midwife, Lorraine Rooney, Marlborough Primary Health, Desma Reedy, Marlborough Health social worker and Angeline Forlong, board member.

Burglar-proofing By Community Constable Russ Smith

Over the weekend two Blenheim residents, one on State Highway 1 at Riverlands, and the other in Maxwell Road, discovered they were victims of burglary. In both cases their detached garages had been entered by thieves and a range of expensive tools stolen. Both victims discovered the burglaries and reported that they could have occurred over the past couple of weeks or so. The Riverlands burglary ap-

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pears to have been committed after thieves discovered a faulty door lock on the pedestrian side door to the garage allowed the

door to be forced open. Items stolen from the garage include two Stihl concrete cutters valued at about $2300 each, a Stihl chainsaw with an 18” bar valued at about $1000, and a Hikoki framing nail gun valued at $900. The Maxwell Road burglary occurred over recent weeks while renovations were being carried out which meant parts of the garage were insecure. Stolen items include a Hitachi table drop-saw valued at about $600, a green Bosch 6” angle grinder valued at $200 and a Workmate sander

valued at $200. Most burglaries that occur in Marlborough are opportunist. This means that the thief finds a door left insecure, a window left open or valuables left within easy reach. If you lock your tools and other valuables behind secure windows and doors you are unlikely to be the victim of a burglary. Always lock your home up securely before you leave it unoccupied, and never leave your garage, shed or outbuildings unlocked when you are away from them, even briefly.

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JULY 2021 MARLBOROUGH LINES STADIUM 2000, BLENHEIM Fri & Sat: 10-5, Sun: 10-4

The Marlborough Home and Garden Show is back this Friday – Sunday at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000! Marlborough Home and Garden Show is set to bring thousands through the doors of Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 from the July 9-11. One of the many casualties of Covid-19 in 2020, the 2021 sell-out Show is bound to be a crowd pleaser with a massive variety of exhibitors showcasing their products and services. Whether it’s a new bathroom, a renovation, a new build, heating and cooling, soft furnishings or simply just after some gourmet food, the Marlborough Home and Garden show will be where you find it all this weekend. Plan ahead for su m mer with Aquanort Pools, Marlborough’s swimming pool experts! For over 50 years they have developed some of

Marlborough’s finest swimming pools, ensuring quality craftsmanship and fantastic service! There will also be a variety of spa options at the Show, the perfect winter addition to the home. If home maintenance is what you are looking to tackle, the Show is the ideal place to get started. From paint stripping to cleaning and everything in between, bring along your todo list and get it sorted while enjoying a great day out! Foodies will be spoilt for choice with a range of gourmet products for sale. Treats include; The Fudge Cottage, Limoncello Sovrano, The Cranky Goat (with their delicious cheese), Taylor Pass Honey, Thanks Shallot and more! You can also enjoy great coffee and food at the show,

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Take a break from the shopping and enjoy a bite to eat! We are excited to welcome Captain Kai Moana to the South Island the first time serving up a delicious range of seafood including the most delicious crayfish!

The Marlborough Home and Garden Show is going to be a full house with exhibitor space now sold out and event organisers now with a waiting list! Marketing Manager Emily Shanley says; “after a flurry of bookings we are now fully sold out but we do keep a wait-list should there be any last minute change of circumstance. We are so excited to be opening the doors next Friday and we can promise you it will be worth the wait.” Whether you are building, renovating, looking for soft furnishings or just after an enjoyable day out there is something for everyone at the show. You can get creative with

Resene Paint-a-Birdhouse from 11-2 on Saturday and Sunday. One lucky entrant will win a $250 Resene Voucher. The Ask an Expert line up is looking fantastic this year with a wide range of topics covered. Visitors are encouraged to bring along their plans, questions and ideas and soak in all the information from a wide range of experts. eHaus are now in Marlborough ready to design and construct beautiful high performing homes for the region. You can join Jon Iliffe, eHaus Director at 12.30pm each day on – “Redefining the way we live – an introduction to PassivHaus”.

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Pain-free for life After almost 15 years in New Zealand, Teeter has gained a reputation for success with long term back and neck pain. Inversion NZ was started by Dave and Nancy Hare. Dave had suffered over twenty years of back pain from degenerated discs. He had tried everything and every time while overseas would search for anything possible to give him relief. On one of these overseas trips he discovered the Teeter. “The first time I tried it the pain disappeared and I was completely pain free for the first time in 12 years. Nothing had done that” he told me. “The relief lasted half an hour so I tried it again and got the same result”. “I didn’t buy my machine to fix my back”, he told me, “it was just a nice place to go for some welcome relief everytime I wanted.” To Dave’s surprise the more he used it the longer the pain stayed away until at around three months he was totally pain free. “I couldn’t believe it” he told me “I had spent large amounts of money with every form of treatment and here was something I had

never heard of sorting it out for me.” It was then he decided to introduce Teeter into NZ and Inversion NZ was born. Dave then started travelling the country letting people experience this for themselves and showing people how to use it correctly. Over the years they have helped thousands of people get some serious relief and have seen results in not just back issues, but necks, hips, knees, posture, circulation, increased height and lots more. They have testimonials from people with over fifty years of back pain and even have them in a number of schools for special needs kids. The increased blood to the brain helps these kids. What that means for the aging population is that it helps maintain the health of the brain as we all get older. Come along and experience a Teeter at the Marlborough Home and Garden show next weekend. We set it at a gentle angle of just 20 degrees which relieves the pressure off your spine and leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, probably for the first time in years.

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Back or Neck paiN? We’re back to show you how to sort it Why InversIon? Because in most cases it works! Inversion Therapy is the oldest recorded medical cure for back issues, first recorded by Hippocrates in 400 BC, otherwise known as spinal traction. Traction was used by many hospitals throughout the world, however, because it tied up hospital beds for long periods of time they stopped using the treatment. Inversion Therapy is gentle and relaxing if done properly and had many other benefits apart from relieving back pain, it helps realign the spine and pelvic area, which in turn helps the hips and knees, loosens up tight muscles, increases oxygen to the brain, stimulates circulation and the lymphatic system, the list goes on. Inversion NZ has been teaching people how to use this amazing equipment properly and efficiently for over 14 years and have found most people getting off the Teeter pain-free for the first time in years or with the pain substantially reduced. The relief usually lasts around 15 mins to 3 hours and as the pain returns you use the Teeter again, after using this method for a week or so the relief starts to last longer, which is the discs finally starting to retain fluid, muscles starting to relax and the body coming back into alignment. In our experience, most people with years of chronic back issues are pain-free in around three months, then the Teeter is used daily as a maintenance tool for the rest of your life to help maintain the overall health of the body and mind.

Why teeter? Because Teeter are the pioneers and world leaders in Inversion equipment, they take quality and safety seriously and are by far the safest, strongest, most comfortable (especially on the ankles) and are the easiest to operate! Their new model, the X3 Fitspine, has a really nice balance point, making it very easy to control, it comes with a Lumbar Bridge and a selection of Acupressure nodes to relieve tight muscles. Each Teeter comes with a series of programs for customers on how to relieve their various issues far more effectively and an APP to get the very best out of your Teeter with the different types of exercises and stretches.

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JULY 2021 MARLBOROUGH LINES STADIUM 2000, BLENHEIM Fri & Sat: 10-5, Sun: 10-4

All you need under one roof at the Marlborough Home & Garden Show Doors open this Friday to the much anticipated Marlborough Home and Garden Show. Set up is now well under way and it is shaping up to be a fantastic Show that was well worth the wait says marketing manager Emily Shanley. The event brings thousands of guests from the Marlborough region and beyond and is a fantastic boost to local businesses who exhibit at the show, as well as a real boost for local tourism and hospitality with the out of town exhibitors and visitors. Show visitors will discover a wide variety of exhibitors all in the one easy location at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. With such a wide variety it really is a fantastic place to get lots done on your to do list whether it is organising new home furnishings, a landscaping quote, comparing local builders and so much more! The show will appeal

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KIWI CAN CHAMPIONS RESILIENCE  Positive Relationships  Resilience  Respect  Integrity

Kiwi Can is the transformational programme reaching nearly 60% of Marlborough children every week during their years at primary school. This action-packed programme, run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, teaches important values like resilience, integrity, positive relationships, and respect. Kiwi Can is about thriving young people and strong community.

Resilience Taikaha Means coping with challenges and bouncing back.

Millie Kilpatrick

Age: 9

Grovetown School “Millie recently broke her leg and required surgery, and she showed real resilience in the way she managed throughout, and did not let this stop her. Millie was continuously showing up to school pre- and post-surgery, and whether she was using her wheelchair or crutches she would always try to the best of her ability to join in some way. We have witnessed her growing confidence too, for example, in her Kiwi Can lessons. When things get hard in class Millie is able to ask for help, however you will know she has always given it her best go first. She also encourages others to show resilience.”

Courtney Brownlee

Age: 12

Havelock School “Courtney is a great role model to other students, in both class and school, as one of the seniors of the school. She has come a long way with confidence and now shows willingness to step forward as a leader. Courtney contributes to every aspect of the Kiwi Can lessons, and is great at dealing with challenges we work through, especially when it is a team situation. She is great at persevering at challenging brain teasers, and often is one of the first in the class to solve a problem.”

Name: Chloe Rendle

Age: 8

Linkwater School “Chloe is a great role model for resilience. We have been learning about the need to set goals, problem solve and persevere this term, and Chloe excels in all of these areas. She makes a great contribution to our school with her thoughtful involvement in discussions, trying out new ideas to solve particular problems, and not giving up even if she doesn’t quite get it the first time, for example. It’s a pleasure to observe Chloe in action – well done, you show us all how to be resilient!”

Gage

Age: 5

Blenheim School “Gage is off to a fantastic start to his primary school years at Blenheim School. He bravely steps up to every challenge that comes his way and he tries everything with a give-ita-go attitude. He is determined, and he perseveres and practises in order to grow as a learner. Gage is an awesome role model to his peers and his patience, support and kindness encourage others to take on challenges too. Gage is a Kiwi Can and Blenheim School superstar. Ehara koe i a ia - we are so lucky to have you at our kura”

Jessica Jackson

Age: 10

Canvastown School “Jessica shows resilience in her learning every day. She sets herself goals that she works hard to meet. Jessica understands that perseverance and persistence pay off when solving problems. One of Jessica’s favourite sayings is - ‘you try, try and try again until you can do it!’ Recently, Jessica has had to use her resilience when bouncing back from a leg operation - learning to use crutches and a wheelchair is a challenge but Jess rose to the challenge while staying positive and upbeat.”

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Mayfield School “Cruz has been showing real resilience throughout this term by actively participating in all the activities his Kiwi Can Leaders have set, as well as contributing to class discussions. Cruz has been challenging himself during class and we have been noticing how much fun he has been having – evidenced by his amazing smile. Cruz has been so positive during the term, even when things get hard for him. He is very deserving of the Kiwi Can Champion award.”

Georgie Pratt

Age: 10

Rai Valley School “Georgie shows real perseverance by always doing her best in sport and in class. She asks for help when she is stuck and when she gets things wrong, she keeps trying. She never gives up even when she finds things quite hard. She always uses her best manners and is not grumpy or mean. Georgie is also very encouraging to others; she always has a very positive attitude.”

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Resilience / Taikaha Modern day life throws many challenges at our community, our schools, our families and our children. One of the most powerful gifts we can give our children is the ability to face and overcome obstacles. This term, all around Marlborough, children have been learning about resilience in the Kiwi Can programme. The concept of resilience is explained to children

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as: “coping with challenges and bouncing back”. Depending on the age of the children, these lessons take different forms, but all involve active learning and reflection. Kiwi Can kids this term have been focussing on goal setting (whakamahere), problem solving (whakaoti rapanga) and perseverance (manawanui) – and how this feeds in to helping us be more resilient.

Isabelle Murphy

Age: 5

Each of the Kiwi Can Schools has nominated a “Kiwi Can Champion” – a student who has come to their notice, exemplifying resilience in some way. These children are role modelling values we want to encourage and see more of in our community. Our challenge is to think about how we can all include these values in our everyday lives and make them a topic of conversation around our dinner tables and in the workplaces everywhere in Marlborough! Here are the nominations and their stories.

Jade Joseph

Rapaura School “Isabelle has worked hard to improve her physical abilities while participating in our daily movement program. She has learnt to do things she didn’t know she could do (such as shooting a goal, and hitting a target with a bean bag), by showing resilience and keeping to the Kiwi Can motto for resilience – ‘Try, try again’. This has boosted her confidence overall and she is very proud of her success. Ka pai Isabelle!”

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Age: 10

“We are very proud to nominate Jade as our Kiwi Can Champion for Resilience this term. Jade demonstrates resilience in so many ways at Spring Creek School. He is open to new learning, understands that learning can be hard, and can reset his learning brain when faced with challenging tasks. Jade has the skills to use the ‘zones of regulation’ to reflect on himself and others and make appropriate decisions from there. This includes having the skills to ‘use his WITS’. Jade consistently shows grit, determination and independence in all learning areas and especially on the sporting scene.”

Age: 9

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“Sophie has demonstrated a huge amount of resilience throughout the term! We have noticed her growth in confidence to participate and persevere through the challenges we set in Kiwi Can. We also see Sophie transferring these skills to be more resilient in class. Sophie is trying a lot more to be involved and has been showing courage to push herself outside of her comfort zone - and will try again even when it gets hard. It is awesome to see the support Sophie has from her classmates, friends and teachers to help her be braver and more resilient.”

“Braxton is a great example of what resilience looks like; no matter what might be going on he always takes everything in his stride. He has been described as “nice, genuine and kind” and always demonstrates these qualities - even when under pressure. He is a great role model not only for resilience but every value that Kiwi Can teaches. He shows this, for example, in the way he always uses his manners and knowhow to stay “in the green zone” (for resilience). His love for farming and rodeo have strengthened his ability to show resilience within school, and our teachers love the way he just “keeps on working” no matter what the challenge is or what is happening around him.”

Charlie Macdonald

Mia Lasenby

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Age: 11

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“Charlie is a happy positive member of Renwick School. She shows resilience in everything she does and if a task is hard, she is able to stay calm, remaining “in the green zone” to overcome challenges. She continues to work until she has tried her very best - and is determined and motivated to achieve goals and to persevere through difficulty. During activities in the Kiwi Can classroom she is engaged and is able to set herself a goal and problem solve to try different ways to achieve it. She gets on with any task given to her and always ensures she gives everything a go.”

“When we think of resilience at Wairau Valley School, Mia’s is the first name that pops to mind. She is an excellent role model for her peers and the younger children at our school. When presented with a challenge she copes with it and bounces back, and thinks about how she can tackle it - including thinking outside the box. When she dedicates herself to a task she keeps trying and tries many different ways until she manages to achieve it. She is a leader in the classroom and at lunchtime, leading by example and being patient. Mia truly embodies the Kiwi Can value of resilience.”

Aiden Mears

Charlie Booker

Age: 11

Riverlands School “Aiden has shown a great deal of resilience over this term. He has grown in confidence and learnt how to deal with challenges and bounce back. We have noticed a huge change with Aiden, and he is now participating fully in Kiwi Can. He has shown real perseverance and self-control when completing challenges and as a result of this he has earned the respect from his peers for being a role model of resilience.”

Toby Allan

Age: 11

Seddon School “We have nominated Toby as our Kiwi Can Champion for resilience as he has overcome some huge personal challenges - and he works hard on developing his problem-solving skills both in the class and in the playground. He also can be counted upon for stepping up and making the right choices, and doing the right thing.”

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Age: 11

Ward School “Charlie approaches work with a positive and impressively resilient mindset. He sets himself achievable and realistic goals and then strives to achieve them. Charlie is a natural leader who encourages those around him to try again and cope with the challenges they may face, together. He is a great role model who approaches problems from different perspectives and strives to push himself to achieve even difficult goals.”

Lochlyn Benner

Age: 5

Whitney Street School “Lochlyn has a positive attitude towards learning new skills - and his general knowledge is outstanding. When completing tasks in class, Lochlyn doesn’t give up. He will persevere and keep trying. Socially he also displays this attribute when making new friends. Lochlyn adapts well to new situations and bounces back quickly after challenges and disappointments. Lochlyn is a great role model for our class, our school and our community. He is a true Kiwi Can champion.”

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On Tuesday June 29, the Picton Library proved an ideal venue for the launching of a local author’s latest novel. Mayor John Leggett was there along with the Mayoress, his partner Anne Best. It was local councillor and Deputy Mayor of Marlborough, Nadine Taylor, who introduced Patricia Berwick and her book The Tablets of Ur. She told the audience of some seventy people that Patricia, who spent eight years in the Middle East, as well as time in Pakistan, and who had hitchhiked along through North Africa in the 1960’s, was very well-qualified to use the area as a setting. Nadine also detailed Patricia’s history as a “prolific” writer and academic, whose experiences had motivated her to do a Ph D in anthropology and education. “And what her long history of writing shows

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“Another Wetland Saved by Fish & Game”? Well almost, but Newtons Law of Gravity has much to do with this. What was that you say? When it rains with intensity which it does numerous times a year in the hills and especially in the Marlborough Sounds, you can imagine where clay, remaining topsoil, left over stones and other associated debris goes. That’s right. Downhill to stop at the lowest point and then drain away into guess where. Right again. The very same swamp “saved” by Fish & Game. The Marlborough Recreational Fishers Advocacy Group has only praise for the illustrious efforts to restore this wetland but is disappointed that the approval of resource consents by MDC allows clear felling of this nature to be carried out without provision for “setbacks” of trees to be left horizontal to the bottom to stop the downward flow of topsoil and clay and other debris into the waterways. This ver y same thing is happening in far more precarious locations in and around Marlborough. Namely the Pelorous, and Keneperu Sounds as well

as, but not on the same scale as, the Queen Charlotte Sound. The result in the Pelorus and Keneperu sounds is meters deep of silt and sedimentation effectively smothering the sea floor and marine eco-systems. In their view, says MRFAG spokesperson, Pete Watson, council ought only to issue resource consents for the felling of exotic trees with an insistence that setbacks be left to arrest run-off and make it mandatory that either native trees be planted or the land is retired to revert back to nature in these very marginal areas that contribute to mass sedimentation run off when logging is complete. In other words, let’s not repeat past mistakes by allowing exotic pines to be grown and harvested in sensitive areas. The very forward thinking Nelson council has done just this. They have retired forestry areas that contributed to the mass pollution from run off debris the Nelson harbour and associated inlets were affected by during heavy rain events after clear felling had occurred.

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fences, establish dung beetle populations and plant natives alongside waterways. Funding for projects are prioritised over the five-year programme and based on multiple considerations - from water quality monitoring results to landowner readiness and goals for the property. Environmental scientist Matt Oliver said many farmers were going beyond the bare minimum, with fences being planned to meet both the letter of the law and to make additional common sense improvements to further protect water quality. “The new freshwater rules have been a real challenge for farmers, but they have stepped up and worked with us on this,” he said. “We’ve been out talking to the farming community since last year and many are keen to get involved. Now, each farmer will be able to make informed decisions about their property. The data will also help farmers with the Freshwater Farm Planning process coming in the next year.” Anyone who didn’t participate in the first round of surveying is still able to participate by contacting the

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Crown Gall: By Wally Richards Sometime ago a gardener asked me what the strange looking growth of one of her roses was? It turned out to be a Crown Gall which she treated and recently emailed me to say the treatment was successful. She said what she had done to solve the problem; which I will share with you later on in this article. Firstly lets look at what a Crown Gall is and what causes it. Please note; much of the in formation below is from the Internet. Crown gall is a plant disease caused by the soil-inhabiting bacterium, Agrobacterium tumefaciens. The bacterium causes abnormal growths or galls on roots, twigs, and branches of euonymus and other shrubs primarily in the rose family. The bacterium stimulates the rapid growth of plant cells that results in the galls. This is interesting: genetic engineering of plants was perfected by the bacterium named Agrobacterium tumefaciens, also called A. radiobacter, long before humans invented bio engineering. The disease is called crown gall as it most often is found in the crown of plants. Symptoms include roundish rough-surfaced galls (woody tumor -like growths), several centimeters or more in diameter, usually at or near the soil line, on a graft site or bud union, or on roots and lower stems. The galls are at first cream-colored or greenish and later turn brown or black. Crown gall causes rough, woody, tumor-like galls to form on roots, trunks and occasionally branches of

many different trees and shrubs. Galls can interrupt the flow of nutrients and water within the tree, reducing overall plant growth and vigor. Crown gall infection is spread by movement of infested soil, by infected plant material, and via budding and grafting tools. When buying new plants, inspect their roots, trunks, branches, and stems carefully for any galls. If you already have a crown gall problem in your yard, stay away from planting roses, willows, poplars, and fruit trees, as these are the most susceptible to the disease. Once crown galls are exposed, removing the gall and the bark tissue surrounding the gall is the most effective treatment currently available. Treatments that kill or remove the bark surrounding the gall result in very good control. Research has shown that careful surgery is very effective. My email read: I just passed on your advice to another rose grower and realised that I never updated you on the progress of the affected rose! I applied the undiluted liquid copper, and substituted the Terracin for potassium permanganate at the time. I later applied the Mycorrcin (and Terracin much later on?).I’m pleased to say it made a full recovery and is in fact healthier than many of the surrounding roses. Thank you again for your advice. Best wishes, Jayne. Gardeners that have Crown Galls on their roses or fruit trees could follow the same advice. Take a sharp knife and carefully par

away the gall from the plant down to exposed clean wood. Then take Wallys Liquid copper undiluted and add to it potassium permanganate about quarter to half a teaspoon (depending on how much copper you need to cover the clean wood). Mix the two together in a small container and paint over the wound for complete coverage. Both these compounds are ideal for killing the gall. Leave for a period of time and rain will wash off the mix. Then you can apply the undiluted Wallys Terracin which would be painted on to the exposed area. The Terracin contains beneficial microbes which will inhabit the area and according to Jayne make your plant healthier than others in the area. To change the subject a little to another problem that will increase with the rain and moisture this time of the year and that is moss, slime, liverworts, lichens and molds. All of these can be effectively treated and controlled by Wallys Moss and Liverworts Control. For moss and liverwort you mix at the rate of 50mils per litre of water and adjust your sprayer’s nozzle to make a bit of a jet and you jet it into the target plant. For moss and liverwort control to be effective the product has to be forced into the target plants otherwise if just sprayed likely nothing much will happen. For slime algae and lichens you mix at 25mils per litre of water and just spray to run off (no need to jet it on). You will notice that the problems will disappear over a period of about 10 to 14 days.

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Stolen firewood I had my firewood stolen last year (I live in the Redwood area) and the Police were great, even putting in a surveillance camera for me. I got a small amount of wood from the Lions too, but not enough to cover the $600 of wood stolen. Insurance covered half, after excess but I also invested in my own cameras. Next time the Police won’t just know who stole it, they will have proof to arrest them.

Winston is back Sir Winnie - savour of our language, yes that’s spelt right, true history and political accountability awakens. Like or loathe him you may, but an option is to quashi communism and spin doctors of political rhetoric. Spoil the nuptials he may but he is as is slogans once said “A man, for a change”! His staff are qualified, not physio and media diplomas. Listen, watch and learn patriotism! Winston Peters first reported statement criticizing the woke use of make believe Maori word alternatives to substitute for English appears, of course, to be expounded by Pakeha news readers trying to be PC. Aotearoa for example. Good on Winston. Come on Winston get back into power. I agree with everything you said in your speech, especially the newspapers and TV calling our country Aotearoa. Winston’s back and making some statements that resonate with a lot of proud Kiwis who feel abandoned by our major parties. Keep it going Winnie. We are listening!

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Oysters I just treated myself to a dozen oysters. Didn’t notice on purchase that they were second grade but that’s OK nothing wrong with 2nd grade. They normally have a few nicks, still taste good. My annoyance is size $30 and we are getting the rubbish. I stopped buying mussels in store for the same reason. Go to Havelock and they are plump. Typical all the good product exported. Well I can do without oysters if that’s what is dealt to New Zealanders.

Re: Crazy speeds Tuamarina is on the SH1 and the 80kph is to protect the adjacent primary school children. The speed limit drops to 40kph when kids are present. Nothing crazy at all, just proper safety measures. Spring Creek is not 70kph but 50kph. The approach to the roundabout is 70kph and again very appropriate and can save lives!

Lack of English I have a simple solution. I don’t watch NZ news because of the lack of English and refuse to buy any products from firms that don’t advertise in English.

We don’t want gangs What a load of crap that gang leader saying in paper those men are regular church goers and religious. If they where they wouldn’t be carrying a knife. The murder and stabbing of our valued RSE workers by alleged out of town gang members is a terrible tragedy and our hearts go out to their family and friends. We grieve for them. Gangs are not welcome in our town. What a load of bulldust on front of the Midweek paper re Rebels president. Wake up Blenheim. This is just a start. Be very aware of what’s happening in our once lovely and safe town. What a load of rubbish. I can’t believe they printed that! No one goes in to town with knives, eye balling people you should focus on the guy that got killed, we don’t need gangs like that in our town, we need RSE workers. RIP

No Knight Mike King has thrown his gong out of the mental health cot, simply because he was given the promising sword to bear from John Kirwin, only to get a local medal, on top of the free car, accommodation, flights and very nice six figure income. The now questioned funding for an out of work (ahem) comedian! The cause is bigger than a self righteous entitlement ego and tears! 87 supporters. An audit! Wow!

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Fine for poo Can we make it that people pick up dog poo or be fined? Most responsible dog owners do so. My gardener spent a lot of time and cost to get my lawns kept green over the summer. Over the last two weeks I have had to pick up on one day 11 deposits and at least one every day. Dr’s live in our street and walk to work. Would you like it if you had to visit and smell dog doo on their shoes. I have to put a plastic bag on fence which can be put in a wheelie bin. I too have to get my mail from the side.

Re: Cycle tracks Totally agree and the absolutely useless one in Eltham Road.

Re: New Zealand New Zealand, colonial name, colonial ways and likes abuse, racist. Aotearoa brings out the truth, we’re survivor’s from that terrible time, let’s let the world know. Health poverty, we can go on, Aotearoa, land of the long suffering Amen. Oh I love that name and 59 years later I still love it, as it has that warm magical wowness about it.

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Enjoying the fresh air I ride a bicycle because it’s really efficient to get around, easy to park, cheap - my special gear is a helmet. I get some healthy exercise and also the chance to greet others walking and biking. I can see the local hills and reserves as I travel to work, shops or errands, and it’s fun! One less car on the road. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

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Blenheim Lions Club We would like to thank once again the lovely lady who delivered warm cheese scones to the Lions stocking our wood dispenser. We had 15 Lions working at our wood site this morning and we all thoroughly enjoyed the lovely scones at morning tea, and would love to thank her. So far we haven’t caught your name but really appreciate your kindness.

Indeed where has New Zealand gone? Now the rebuild and relocation project for Marlborough Boys, Marlborough Girls’ and Bohally Intermediate schools have been renamed. Te Tatoru o Wairau. Why?? The scales have been tipped to the extreme. Our voice needs to be heard New Zealand. Te reo Maori was declared a taonga, a national treasure in 1987. As a bi-cultural nation founded on the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, New Zealand has a unique place in the world. We use te reo names for birds, kiwi, kea, piwakawaka, we say Kai Ora, Wairau, Waikawa and yes Aotearoa. Showing respect for one culture does not mean disrespect for another. A proud Pakeha.

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EVENT: Book launch by Picton author

Sun journalist Glenise Dreaver was at the launch of Patricia Berwick’s latest book The Tablets of Ur at the Picton Library on Tuesday June 29. Some fifty guests from around the region attended, including the Mayor John Leggett and Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor.

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The occasion was followed by wine and very festive food, and a book signing.

Yvette Grenier and Dianne Mitchell enjoyed a catch up at the book launch.

Kaye Bentley and Allison Belgrave were two of the guests at the launchiing of The Tablets of Ur.

Brendan Kearney and Carmen Gimpl at the book launch.

Picton identities Sara Scott, Janice Hart and Barbara Speedy were there for the launch and the book signing which followed.

Patricia Berwick, whose latest book, The Tablets of Ur, was launched at the PIcton Library on the evening of Tuesday June 29.

Jennie Easton and Renate Rettel at the launch of Picton author Patricia Berwick’s new novel.

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor introduced the Tablets of Ur, and Tricia Trixl, with Dan and Ngaire Searle, were at the Picton Library for the gave those present a run-down on Patricia Berwick’s life. launch of Patricia Berwick’s The Tablet of Ur.

Claire and John Welch of Picton enjoy a wine at the Tuesday evening book launch.

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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 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm. Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

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Death notices KOLE, Alex: On Monday July 5, 2021 unexpectedly at Wairau Hospital. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Viv, loved father and father-in-law of Nick and Paula, and Lara and Bow. Loved Poppa to Emma, Nathan, Perie, Sophie and Hannah. Messages may be sent to 7 Westhaven Place, Blenheim 7201. A lover of all things outdoors. A celebration of Alex’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10.30am on Saturday July 10, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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FERON, Joy Grace Ruth (née Baker). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Very much-loved sister and sister-in-law of Paul Baker (deceased) and Jenny. Loved aunty of Nick and Sy. Messages may be sent to 7 Clifford Avenue, Bishopdale, Nelson 7010. In accordance with Joy’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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TOPP: Ann Shirley On 3 July 2021 peacefully in her sleep at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian for 63 years and a much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Rona (Murchison); Donna and Russell Dawson; Grant and Jane; and the late Brent. A loved Nana of Jackie, Zena, Jayden, Matthew; Jonathan, Aroha; Michael; and great grandmother of her great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-inlaw of Tim and Ann Rutledge. Messages to 24 Elmwood Avenue Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. Thanks to all the staff at Ashwood Park for their loving care of Ann. A Celebration of Ann’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Friday 9 July at 11.00am followed by a private interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

FEATHER, Joan Price (nee Shrives). May 15, 1932 - March 8, 2021. Family and friends are invited to celebrate and remember the life of Joan at Picton Union Parish 11am on Monday, July 19.

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MARSHALL Lauretta. 28-2-48 - 11-7-16. Her currency was compassion, the kind of kindness that folds like a hug, like a laugh, like her wings before she was so close to heaven that the angels recognised her and plucked her from the sky. An amazing wife, mother and nan, so sadly missed. Allan, Lisa, Stephen, Cerys and Joshua.

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Kia ora, welcome to Cancer Society Marlborough The rise of the Matariki star cluster heralds the Māori New Year. During this time, we remember those who have passed away, celebrate new beginnings and look to make plans for the year ahead. How timely Matariki arrives as we celebrate National Volunteer Week and have hopes of finding a permanent office for our cancer support services in Marlborough.

National Volunteer Week We celebrated National Volunteer Week with some of our wonderful volunteers on Friday 25th June to recognise their time, skills and passion to support our cause and how they keep us anchored in our community. We spent a lovely day together making pūtangitangi - Māori clay wind instruments.

Marlborough Art & Wine Fair The Marlborough Art & Wine Fair is a collaborative exhibition of leading local artists featuring paintings, ceramic & sculpture art. The event is hosted at The Wine Station and on 3rd – 22nd August, Cancer Society Marlborough will be the aligned charity for this period that benefits from 50% of the gallery fee. We welcome all our local supporters to the opening event on Tuesday 3rd August, 5.30pm. Celebrated local artists Bruce Fergus, Carolyn Pillans and Elsie Hall will present their latest collections at The Wine Station.

Daffodil Day 2021 Amid the beautiful frosty weather, we’ve spotted a few early daffodils and are preparing for our busiest community fundraiser of the year! The Vintage Car Club have been in touch and confirmed their Daffodil Day car display event on the 22nd August, and our street collectors will be out in force on Daffodil Day - Friday 27th August. If you would like to hold a workplace or community fundraiser or perhaps volunteer your time on Daffodil day, please get in touch with our office on marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz or call 03 579 4379.

Cancer Exercise Support Groups If you or someone you know would like to join our next ‘Yoga for cancer’ class with Rebecca Foster, registered Dru Yoga teacher, please get in touch to book a place. We have limited spaces but may be able to offer you other options to support you back into physical activity. Ngā mihi nui, Fliss, Hilary & Gina.

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Description of the area The Tennyson Inlet project area comprises 9,573 hectares of public and private land in the Tennyson Inlet area of Pelorus Sound. The western boundary extends from the ridgeline above Elaine Bay to the headwaters of the Tunakino River catchment, more or less following a line through Mt McLaren to Editor Hill. In the east, it extends from Cregoe Point to Nydia Bay campsite, crossing the head of the peninsulas forming North-West Bay and then mostly following the coastline to Nydia Bay. From Nydia Bay, the southern boundary crosses the headwaters of the Opouri River and Tennyson Inlet Road to reach Editor Hill in the west. The treatment area is all bush clad and mostly moderate to steep terrain. A detailed map of the application area is available on the VFML & DOC websites and may also be viewed at DOC’s Waitohi / Picton Office and the Whakatu / Nelson Visitor Centre.

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Why we are doing predator control Predation by rodents, stoats and browsing by possums causes threatened native species such as pikirangi / red mistletoe, Powelliphanta - the giant carnivorous land snail as well as once common bird species like titipounamu / rifleman and toutouwai / bush robin to decline in numbers. If left unchecked the predation of these vulnerable taonga species could lead to local extinction.

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Predator control works DOC has carried out intensive monitoring of titipounamu / rifleman and toutouwai / bush robin at Tennyson Inlet for several years. All monitored titipounamu / rifleman survived the previous 1080 predator control in this area. The first summer following predator control, monitored birds produced over three times more chicks in the controlled area than those in areas without predator control. A year later the monitored titipounamu / rifleman raised more than twice the number of young in the 1080-controlled area. Also, nesting success for monitored toutouwai / bush robin was nine times higher in the managed area. This resulted in seven times more chicks. Adult birds also fared much better over the winter in this area. Similar results have been observed for species such as mohua / yellowhead when monitored at South Island sites.

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Method of predator control The Tennyson Inlet operation is planned from 19/07/2021 and is weather dependent. The operation will begin with aerial application of non-toxic cereal pre-feed pellets. This will be followed five or more days later by the aerial application of cereal pellets containing biodegradable 1080. Supplemental ground control, using hand-spread 1080 bait pellets will be carried out in areas adjacent to Archers Road, Duncan Bay Road and Tennyson Inlet Road. Additional ground-based control using Feracol baits containing Cholecalciferol will be carried out around sensitive areas at Duncan, Harvey, Penzance and Tuna bays. All ground control will be commenced within 14 days of aerial toxin application. All work is weather dependent and people intending to visit the affected area before 1/12/2021 are advised to check the VFML and DOC websites for the status of the operation, and/or seek up-to-date information from the DOC office in Picton.

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Bait description Aerial and ground control using 1080: Non-toxic pre-feed baits are cylindrical cereal pellets, approximately 20mm long and sandy coloured (not-dyed). Prefeed contains a cinnamon lure to attract rodents. The toxic baits are cylindrical cereal pellets, approximately 20mm long, with each bait containing 0.15% of Sodium fluoroacetate (1080). Toxic baits are dyed green to deter birds and contain a cinnamon lure to attract rodents. Ground control using Cholecalciferol: Feracol baits are in a potato starch shell containing feed paste with a toxic loading of 0.8% Cholecalciferol. Feracol baits are coloured blue/green and will be installed 130cm above the ground on trees. Non-toxic prefeed baits look similar.

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Precautions 1080 is poisonous to humans, domestic and game animals. Dogs are highly susceptible. In areas where toxin has been applied, the risk to dogs will remain until poisoned carcasses have disintegrated, which can be for more than six months. Feracol baits can be poisonous to humans and domestic animals. These risks can be eliminated by following these rules: • DO NOT touch or eat baits • WATCH children at all times • DO NOT EAT animals from this area or from within the “buffer zone” outside the treatment area boundary. The buffer zone is 200m for rabbits, 1 km for hares and possums, and 2 km for deer, pigs and any other animals. • Poison baits and carcasses are DEADLY to DOGS. Seek veterinarian help if poisoning is suspected. Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs about toxins. Warning signs indicate toxin residues may still be present in baits and carcasses, possibly for more than six months. When signs are removed, this means that you can resume normal activities in the area. If you suspect poisoning Always contact: Your local doctor or local hospital or the National Poisons Centre: 0800 764 766 (urgent calls) or 03 479 7248, or dial 111. In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian. Affected facilities The project area takes in a number of public facilities including part of the Nydia Track between Duncan and Nydia bays (to the Nydia Bay campsite), the Opouri Bridle Track and Archers Track between Penzance and Elaine Bays. Affected tracks will be closed to public access the evening prior to when 1080 is aerially applied, and afterwards until field staff have inspected tracks and removed as many toxic baits as much as possible. Tracks will be open during non-toxic prefeed application, but access restrictions may be in place for short periods. 1080 will be aerially applied to affected sections of several 4WD tracks servicing electricity pylons in the project area. Toxin will not be applied to Archers, Duncan Bay or Tennyson Inlet roads, but temporary traffic management will be in place while helicopters aerially apply 1080 to adjacent areas and the roads will be closed for short periods. Warning signs and access barriers will be placed at the entrances of affected roads and tracks prior to the application of toxic bait. Contractor operatives will be stationed at a number of key sites to control access and provide information to people. Advisory signs will be installed at key sites prior to non-toxic prefeed application. Public huts and campsites in the project area will be excluded. While 1080 is applied nearby, the huts and campsites will be provided with alternative drinking water supplies in accordance with Public Health Unit’s permission conditions. For further information, contact the Tennyson Inlet Operation Controller: Vector Free Marlborough Limited PO Box 5171, Springlands, Blenheim 7241 Free phone: 0508 548 008 Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz A detailed map of the application area may be viewed at the following locations: DOC’s Waitohi / Picton Office, the Whakatu / Nelson Visitor Centre, DOC’s website for pesticide summaries and the Vector Free Marlborough Limited website: https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/pesticide-summaries/ http://www.vectorfree.co.nz/current-aerial-operations.html Visit also: www.doc.govt.nz/tiakina-nga-manu

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The winning local Special Olympics 25m breaststroke team from left: Scott Wills third, Brad McLennan second, Adrian Wells first.

The weekend before last, a strong team of local Special Olympics swimmers travelled to Greymouth for the Regional Competitions. Some very good times

were recorded, against strong competition from other clubs. The Marlborough team collected 12 gold medals, 10 silver and 10 bronze.

This was the last event before the Nationals in Hamilton in December, which nine local swimmers will attend.

Golf Results Picton Golf Club Tuesday, June 29: StablefordMaria McConway 32, Mary Butler 28, Judy Jones 24. Thursday, July 1: Mike McGuire 40, Chris Nally, Jock Mannington, 36, Ian Molloy

35, Mike Ashworth,, Jeff Pascoe 34, Ron Jones 33. Friday 9 Hole Stableford: Helen McIsaac 17, Mary Butler 15, Lynda White 13, Lin Stone, Kaye Keys 12.

Marlborough Golf Club Golf Marlborough Pennants Final round results: Picton beat Kaikoura 8 matches to 4, Blenheim beat Rarangi 10 matches to 2 and Awatere beat Marlborough 10 and a half to a half. Final standings after 5 rounds, Blenheim and Awatere 38

points, Picton 30 points, Kaikoura 27, Rarangi 27, Marlborough 20 points. A countback was used to determine which of the winning teams would represent Marlborough at the Tasman finals - Awatere won.

Wairau Valley Golf Results for Saturday, July 3: Medal/ Stableford: Men: Colin Baker 68, Mike McKenzie 70, Bevan Roughan 70, Bevan Boon 71, Rob

Chee 71, Duncan Bint 74. Ladies: Elaine Brown 33, Mel Hampton 31, Maureen McKenzie 28, Ann Walker 22. Twos: Mel Hampton.

McLauchlan 33, Eddie Davis 33, Barry Hyndman 32, Sue Murray 32, Nat Sinclair 32. Nearest the pin on 9/18 Margaret Hastings; 2/11 Euan McLauchlan. Twos – Ross Kennington, Polly Marfell, Barry Hyndman.

Rarangi Golf Club Wednesday, June 20: Men’s Midweek Stableford: Hans Bloemberg 38, Ian Molloy 37, Graham Ilott 37, John Jones 37, Gordon Lang 36, Iain Berrie 36, Alan Milne 36, John Cootes 36, Duncan Bint 36, David Holdaway 35, Alan Rutledge 35, Arthur Ross 35, Alan Hogg 34, Dennis Wye 34, Murray Ingram 34, Mike Walker 34, Phil d’Auvergne 33, Leo Coffee 33, David Best 33, Owen Gibbs 33, Tim Clark 33, Terry Lane 33. Thursday, July 1: Ladies – Charters Cup – Stableford: Best Overall – Margaret McLeod 37 on c/b Tracy Bary, 0-20 Tracy Bary 37, Rete Kydd 35, 21-27 Denise Hodson

Golf Marlborough Womens Inter-Club Played at Picton Golf Club on July 4. Final Results: Rarangi 199pts, Wairau Valley 184.5, Picton

Awatere Golf Club Wednesday, June 30: LGU – Margaret Hastings 79 on c/b from Pam Farrell 79, Margaret Roberts 80. Saturday, July 3: Mixed Stableford - Polly Marfell 39, Steve Marfell 37, Margaret Hastings 37, Owen Farrell 35, Lester Gregg 34, Maree

Golf Marlborough Womens Inter-Club. Rarangi Winning Team: Aroha Minhinnick, Jo Rainbird,Tracy Bary, Bridget Quaife, Andrea Thomas. Absent: Marilyn Smith, Anne Newman, Frances Price.

35, Suzanne Lang 33, 28+ Kathy Payne 35. Saturday, July 3: Men Rarangi Trophy – Medal- Ladies Monthly Flute Gross and Net: Tony Nichol 69, Gordon Lang 72, Terry Lane 72, Hans Bloemberg 72, Ian Hale 72, Malcolm Dixon 73, Ezra Kahaki 73, Shane Weaver 73, Bruce Verry 73, Alan Rutledge 73. Ladies – Gross Suzanne Lang 92, Net – Wendy Moffat 69. Sunday, July 4: Men & Ladies Stableford: Men – Ben Godsiff 38, Alan Rutledge 37, Jerome January 36, Terry Lane 35, Lindsay McAlpine 34. Ladies – Sue Campbell 36, Janet Laing 34, Lynn Naysmith 31.

180, Kaiakoura 176.5, Blenheim 171, Marlborough 169.

Marlborough Golf Club June 29: Women’s 9 hole net medal. 1st Neryl Savage, 2nd Jenny Speight, 3rd Leith Andrews. June 30: Women’s net medal Div.1: 1st Lizzie Turnbull, 2nd Jane Anderson-Bay, 3rd Angela Beard. Div.2: 1st Marion Tripe, 2nd Heather Stenhouse. Div.3:1st Helen Lissaman, 2nd Debra Nicholls. July 1: Men’s stableford Div.1:Duncan Bint 39, Tom Kelsall 34, Rick May 34, Ken Steel 33, Ian Newport 31,

John Muir 31, Grant Craig 30. Div.2:Jeff Clarke 37, Jock Glennie 35, Michael Dwyer 32, Hugh Bay 32, Tim Rutledge 31, Brian Burgess 31, Graeme Parker 30, Colin Marsden 30, Hans Blohm 30. July 3: Women’s Monthly Mug Gross: Jane Anderson-Bay 86. Net:Amelia Storey 71. Net medal Div.1:Julie Nicolle 76, Pru Jensen 83. Div.2:Marion Tripe 83, Jacqueline McHaffie 85. Men’s Monthly Mug Gross:Paul

Silke 72. Net:Graeme Parker 71. Net medal Senior:William Harrison 73, Paul Roughan 73, Kerry Fyfe 74, Allan Parker 75, Mike MacLeod 75, Mark Watson 75. Intermediate:David Lightfoot 73, Drew Ellis 73, Bob Nicolle 74, Daniel Taylor 76, Glenn Kirkwood 76, Graeme French 76. Junior:Greg King 71, Daniel Adriatico 73, George Mitchinson 77, Malcolm McKenzie 77, Hugh Bay 77.

Nigel Smith 34 John Anderson 34 Tom Bainbridge 34 Colin Pitkethly 34Doug Shaw 32 Dave Menzies 32 Graeme Daines 32 Sam Rainbird 32 9 Holes Ivan Neame 16 Leo McKendry 15 Ian Clark 34 George Addis 14 July 3rd Medal Warren Ingram 71 Alf van der Hulst 73 Graeme Daines 75 Arnold Newman

75 Clive Drummond 76 Don Lamond 76 Ben Hessell 76 John Delaney 77 Mike Guillemot 77 Dave Menzies 77 John Anderson 79 Don March 82 Bertie van Dyk 87 Patrick Norton 92 Jane Ingram 77 Sa-nga Grupp 78 Jenny Adams 94.

Blenheim Golf Club June 28: 9 Hole Stableford: Les Boniface 18 Roy Lilley 16 Paddy Couchman c/b 14June 3-th LGU Medal 0-29 Judith Batty 76 c/b Sa-nga Grupp 30+ Colleen McLeod 84 c/b Jenny Evans 84 9 Hole Joy Brehaut 13 July 1st CV Ritchie Memorial 5th round Desz Campbell 39 Don March 37 Ian Moffatt 36 Tere Poa 35

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NZ Rugby do Tonga no favours with thrashing You could be forgiven in thinking Tom Latham and Devon Conway had laid a good platform for the All Blacks on Saturday night. The All Blacks 102-0 win over Tonga looked more like a cricket score and was not a good advertisement for international rugby. The night was an embarrassment on many levels. Scores between international teams should never get that lopsided in the modern game. The New Zealand Rugby Un-

ion should be embarrassed and ashamed of the product they allowed to be put out onto Mt Smart Stadium. Tickets from $50 upwards for that is not acceptable. Nasi Manu, a proud Crusader and Highlanders No 8 played in the midfield for 25 minutes. It is not on, Covid-19 or not. Training runs had more intensity. It looked like Manchester United versus a Sunday social team at Hagley Park.

That was not test rugby, nowhere near it. My heart goes out to Tonga who had a challenging task just fielding a team. Many of their players were club players based in New Zealand living out a dream of playing for their country against the greatest rugby entity on the planet. However, what happened on Saturday does nothing to improve the game in the Pacific Islands. All Blacks coach Ian Foster

defended the match after the fulltime whistle. “I’d like to think we aren’t just going to focus on the scoreline and say this was a game that shouldn’t have happened, because for the Tongan people it was an important game, and it was equally important for us to go out and start what could be a long year.” Sorry Ian, that sort of fixture is not up to scratch. Another instalment of the North v South rivalry would have been

better than what we witnessed on the weekend. It was just a chance for several All Blacks to pad their stats and for several Tongan players to live out a boyhood dream. The All Blacks face Fiji in two tests starting this Saturday. Hopefully, the Fijians can at least avoid a cricket score but they’re unlikely to offer up much resistance. It is watered-down rugby when the market is oversaturated as it is.

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Blenheim Valley Leopard’s 9th grade players Grace McCallum (left) and Cristina Fernandez-Puertas (right) with her ‘Player of the day’ trophy.

Winners of Masters Fours zone qualifier. Left to right: Ken Wells, Peter Hanley, Chris Wooster and Deidre Wells.

Marlborough team wins zone final The Marlborough indoor bowls team of Ken Wells, Peter Hanley, Chris Wooster and Deidre Wells won the Masters Fours regional final in Motueka on Sunday. This was a great win against teams from Nelson, Golden Bay, West Coast and Buller. The Marlborough team now travels to play in the New Zealand finals in Auckland on Sunday August 29. The other events played over the weekend in Motueka included the Champion of Champions singles won by Haydon Warnes from Motueka. The mixed pairs was won by Michael Johnston and Mary Jordan from Nelson

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Marlborough Football Results 12th Grade: Trojans Thunderbirds 3 – 6 Rangers Keas. Renwick Dragons 4 – 6 Blenheim Valley Jets. Youth 13th 14th Grade: Renwick Raiders 11 – 1 Blenheim Valley Phoenix. Blenheim Valley Bayern 2 – 5 Rangers Kiwis. Rangers Falcons 6 – 0 Picton Kauri. Youth 15th-17th Grade: Rangers Rebels 3 – 1 Picton Totara. Renwick Wolfpack 2 – 1. Blenheim Valley Snipers. W o m e n ’s S o c i a l league: Trojans 2 – 3

BV Chicks. Senior Men’s Knock O ut C u p: C e nt r a l Privateers 1 – 4. Call Care Hotspurs. Rangers Masters 0 – 3 Call Care Trojans. Bottle-O BV Masters 4 - 3 Call Care Spartans. Central Wolves 5 - 1 Rangers Clubs of Marlborough. Wo m e n’s N e l s o n Division 1: Nelson Suburbs 6 – 1 Blenheim Valley Bullets. Men’s Nelson Division 1: Rangers AFC 4 - 0 Golden Bay Mountain Goats.

Thursday, July 8 – 5.45pm for a 6pm start. Meet inside Redwood Community Hall, Oliver Park followed with social drinks/food from 7pm-8pm at Dodson Beer Garden. Social events will be held every second Thursday of the month. For full details go to http:// harriers.net.nz/event/pack-trainingrun-2/2021-07-08/ and http://harriers. net.nz/event/social-gathering-postclub-training-night/ Saturday, July 10 - Pack Run - Trig ‘K’ - Pelorus Bridge - 1pm start for both runners and walkers. Look for the Harrier sign. Post event, stay to chat and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee provided. Please bring something for afternoon tea to share with others. For full details go to http://harriers.net.nz/ event/pelorus-bridge-trig-k-run-walk/

Cuddon Cycling Marl Saturday, July 10, 1.30pm- Vickerman St (outside David James Tree Services) - Open Grade- 40km Handicap, Junior U17 16km Handicap. Please assemble 1pm. Open Grade $5. Monday, July 12, 3.30pm - Junior road training and coaching at corner of Dillons Point and Rowberrys Rd, Lower Wairau. All welcome. For further info contact Warren 021663910 or Graham 0278212379. Also see website w w w. cyclingmarlborough.org.nz for more information.

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