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By Jacob Page

Blenheim restaurant owner John Derry has cautiously welcomed the Government’s decision to increase capacity in eateries from 50 to 100 people but says many challenges remain for the industry in the short to mid-term.

John owns both the Speights Ale House and The Goodhome Marlborough and says while the increase is a plus, there are still plenty of unknown factors while running a business at Level 2.

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John Derry, owner of The Goodhome and The Alehouse Springlands would like to see the Lockdown rules relaxed even more in the South Island. The hospitality industry is finding it tough.

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“100 is somewhat better for us but it costs extra (to staff) because everyone has to be seated and the biggest issue in Marlborough is that people still feel a bit rogue to go out.

“We have an older population who don’t want to go out wearing masks, so they just choose not to do so.”

The Speights Ale House can seat 200 people between the restaurant and the bar and John says he needed 150 people to make the place go well.

“It’s way better than what it was at 50 but some of these rules are a bit stupid.

“You can now have 100 people sitting at one of our restaurants or bars chatting away and having a beer which is great but then our staff behind the bar must be wearing masks.

“Some of the rules seem irrelevant and I’m sure many in the South Island think we should be at Level 1 anyway.”

John says the prospect of being in

Level 2 until Christmas “would be a disaster for a lot of businesses”.

“Both sites have reduced some hours already but if we have to stay at Level 2 until Christmas, which is what is being predicted, then there will be some minimising of hours which will mean staff losses.

“The reality is, if you don’t have the work for them, then they have to go elsewhere to get it.

“There is so much uncertainty,” he says.

“If (the Government) came out

and said we will be in Level 2 until Christmas then that would at least would give businesses the ability to plan ahead and get stuff done, minimise your losses and structure your business to try to get through.”

“At the moment we are all having to sit down to these regular government updates and adapt a plan very quickly.”

John says the prospect of having to close a couple of days a week during the busy summer period is a genuine possibility at this stage.

Starting school with pride “Our goal is for every Marlborough five-year-old to start school with pride and be equipped to learn,” says Michelle Munro, the chair of the charity School Start First Impressions Marlborough.

It all began in October 2019 when Michelle discovered the SSFI Auckland Team on TV One’s Seven Sharp programme celebrating their 1000th box delivery to fiveyear-olds who needed support to start school with everything they needed..

This led to Michelle, Brenda Munro, Michelle’s mother, and Margaret Smith, her aunty, deciding to create a Marlborough version of the charity.

“We believe education is the pathway out of poverty,” says Michelle.

“It is important for our tamariki to be starting off on the right foot,” she adds. “We take pride in making sure all our personalised five Kitboxes are and packed with love.

“We aim to achieve this by celebrating the child’s fifth birthday and supplying them with everything they need to start school, customising the product to suit their needs and personalities.”

However, between March – June 2020, they were in lockdown despite by then being a registered charity.

“This meant our progress was slowed,” says Michelle. However, the team turned their energies on creating links with referral agencies and creating their information, website, Facebook page and booklets.

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Disability no barrier for Outward Bound

By Glenise Dreaver

For Tamati Matene from the Papatuanuku Independency Trust in Picton, the chance to go on an Outward Bound course was just too good to pass up.

It was one of the organisation’s specialised eight day courses which ran from May 22-29, called the Horizons Course, it is designed to develop motivation, self-confidence and self-esteem. “And leadership and self-discipline,” adds Tamati, saying that his days away were an “amazing experience”.

There were 11 other participants from the disability sector. Two of those, Jake and Tiffany, were from Blenheim and Tamati had already met them, so meeting them again at the bus stop in Picton was an easy experience.

“We just talked and talked all the way to Outward Bound,” said Tamati of that first day.

The courses are provided for people with an intellectual, physical and/or sensory disability or a health condition.

Tamati said he had help at the trust in writing the letter of application to the Special Olympics Athlete Leaders Committee and waited a month before the news came through that he’d been successful.

Apart from his personal gear, all the outdoor gear was provided, he said.

Once they arrived, they all stowed their gear in a shared dormitory, unpacked and had their first meal.

“The food was really good!”

He added that they were then given diaries and wrote up their first day before it was time to hit the showers and fall into bed. “We were all tired.”

Which was probably as well because, he said, there was quite a bit of snoring down the dormitory.

They were already expecting the one and a half kilometre run after getting up the next morning at 6am.

“It wasn’t too bad,” said Tamati, adding that they then jumped into the sea. And that wasn’t too cold either, though he admits that most of them just ducked their heads in and out. A cold shower followed from the huge communal showerhead in the bathroom.

They were divided into houses and each house took turns cooking. “We did cottage pie. And our dessert was rhubarb and apple crumble.”

Sailing, climbing, tramping – all the standard Outward Bound activities were there. Tamati’s favourite was the high wire, sixty feet off the ground. “I really enjoyed that! It was one of the best bits.”

That was closely followed by the night out camping, which he describes as “a pretty perfect night”, adding that they had “heaps” of warm thermal gear.

After eight days of new experiences and adventures, Tamati said he was “kind of sad” to leave, but also glad to be back home.

“I’d really recommend it to others,” he said.

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Pop up vaccine clinics The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board is advertising three pop-up clinics in Marlborough this week, where anyone aged 12 and over can come in to get their Covid vaccination.

The first is today Wednesday September 22 at Endeavour Park in Picton, running between 9am-3pm.

The second is in the Havelock Town Hall between 9am-3.30pm.

Horton Park will be the venue for a drive through clinic between 9am-4pm on Saturday September 25.

Adjust your clock With daylight saving now upon us, you need to put your clock one hour ahead before you go to bed on Saturday night.

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Anxiety identified Life Education Trust is today, Wednesday September 22, holding a workshop in Blenheim for over 50 teachers to help them navigate anxiety in young people.

This is a response to the trust’s monthly outcomes report which continues to identify anxiety as a major concern for young people in schools. According to the reports 89 per cent of school leaders see anxiety as an issue for school children with 40 per cent reporting it is a significant issue.

The monthly reporting identified anxiety amongst Marlborough school leaders as 87 per cent and within that 39 per cent reporting it as significant.

ABOVE: Glad to be home at Papatuanuku, but delighted to have had the chance of the Outward Bound experience as well!

Ta m ati M ate n e holds his certificate, proudly framed to put on his wall.

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Wednesday September 22, 2021

MBC students cooking up a storm A deconstructed venison burger, goat ragout, pad thai and Mexican themed dishes are all on the menu in tomorrow’s Marlborough Boys’ College school cooking competition.

The thirteen students taking part are required to produce two plates of food, showcasing a protein food, fresh herbs and vegetables, all sourced from the Marlborough region.

Local chefs have been advising the senior students and sharing useful tips prior to the competition.

The final judging will be done by NMIT’s chef tutor Merouane Rahal and Marlborough chef Marcel Rood.

MBC teacher Carolyn Brown says the competition is open to all students and they can earn credits towards their NCEA qualifications, as well

as school house points and hospitality industry experience.

“They have to put together recipes, write a description suitable to go on a menu, then create two identical plates of food for marking.

“The meals need to be suitable for a teenager, consist of protein, carbohydrate and two or more vegetables, and be served up on time,” says Carolyn.

The students also had to research the seasonality of the vegetables in their menus. For instance, choosing to use in-season vegetables such as bok choy, kale and spinach.

She says an important focus of the competition is sustainability and the students had to consider this when they made their menu choices.

“They looked at whether their

protein food sources are endemic or introduced—such as goat, venison or rabbits—plus if they chose to use blue cod as their fish, they have to be aware of the legislation relating to fishing methods and sustainable fisheries stocks.”

The recent COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown meant students weren’t able to go out and gather or hunt for their protein food choices but the school has been able to purchase some through a wild game supplier in Marlborough.

NMIT and local producers are sponsoring prizes and some of the ingredients.

The competition will be held at Marlborough Boys’ College on Thursday September 23 at 12.30pm.

Marlborough Boys College Year 12 students Rafi ihsan and Pop Kruenet practice preparing Pad Thai, using fresh farmed chicken, for the school cooking competition.

Grateful public contact Police

By Community Constable Russ Smith

After publicity was given to the recovery of more than $20,000 worth of tools and other property, resulting from Police search warrants executed in Blenheim a couple of weeks ago, there has been a very good public response.

Not only were we able to match much of the property to owners because they had already made burglary or theft complaints to us, but the publicity led to a number of other people making contact with

identified by owners.

Police working on this case are still carrying out an investigation in relation to the crime spree that some individuals are believed to be responsible for, and it is expected that arrests will be made once the police have completed their enquiries.

The other good news is that the number of thefts of valuables from parked vehicles and the large number of burglaries that were being Russ Smith reported seem to have dropped Police. This has resulted in more off dramatically since the stolen of the recovered property being property was recovered.

Police encourage Marlborough people to stay vigilant and to practice good security, like keeping tools and valuables out of sight and locked up securely.

Keep homes and buildings locked and secure when away from them, never leave valuables in view within parked vehicles, and always lock vehicles when leaving them parked.

It is particularly helpful to Police, and it makes the likelihood of reuniting owners with stolen tools much greater, if you engrave tools with your driver’s licence number.

This number allows Police to

quickly identify owners when they locate engraved tools that appear to have been stolen. (We often find power tools that seem to have been stolen, which have initials or a nickname written or engraved on them. This is not usually helpful in reuniting them with the owner.)

If you don’t have access to an engraver, the Prevention Team at Blenheim Police have engraving tools that can be used to engrave your driver’s licence number on your tools.

Contact the Blenheim Police and ask to speak to a prevention officer.

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“The sponsor of the Blenheim bus is entitled to receive exclusive advertising, other than any reference to the council or Ritchies as the transport operator. In the past this has taken the form of an entire wrap-around of the vehicle,” he said.

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Braden said the council was open to joint proposals and other benefits were also open for negotiation.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t a factor?

Laura Lasker Blenheim It may sound simple but I would love to write more. I have always been quite creative and love writing fiction and poetry but have never had the chance to really dedicate time to it. I’m quite a romantic at heart.

Sandy Knight Blenheim I’ve always wanted to try sailing but have never had the time to master it.

To be able to sail away from phones and everyday schedules would be heavenly!

Ginetta Petersen Blenheim I’d spend my time volunteering at John’s Kitchen and crafting.

I love sewing and modpodging, so I would love to just do that. And going out to lunch with my Mum every week!

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Cynthia Brooks Blenheim I am very much looking forward to spending a lot more time on one of my favourite hobbies, quilt making. Over the years I have purchased so many beautiful fabrics and patterns, and there are so many people and causes I want to make quilts for. All I need now is the time.

Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. A maximum of 150 words please.

They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even when a nom de plume is provided for publication.

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Tom Hatch Blenheim I have always liked flying - so either kite surfing or learning to fly a helicopter, or both.

Sue Ditfort Blenheim Is travelling a hobby? Caravaning. We are toying with the idea of retiring early, travelling within NZ, picking up odd jobs along the way.

Journalist’s job to tell you Dear Ed, In response to David Kerr’s letter regarding journalists, I don’t think he understands the nature of their job.

First and foremost it is to report (hence reporters) what happens, who said what etc. If Judith Collins dyed her hair pink and ran around parliament half naked shouting duckduckduck, it would be a journalists job to tell you. Not to pass judgement, lean the article in any way - just report what she said and did. That’s why you get what you call Government Spin. It’s what the people in power are saying. Nothing more.

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I would get into baking. I love all of those fancy gadgets that people use and would love to have the time and money to have fun with them all. I would also need a huge kitchen!

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Dear Ed, It is good to see the Mayor has finally come out with a report on the 3 waters.

The council is concerned about costings and boundaries but fails to mention the most important point, that is government has turned this into a race issue .

The government plans to steal the water infrustructure and assets off ratepayers and give 50 percent of it to Maori with right of veto which in effect means they would control it all.

Maori who are 16 percent of the population would then charge ratepayers for the assets the government took. It could also be sold.

How kind is this? What happened to the team of five million?

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

Queen Charlotte Drive reopens Public access, with some restrictions, along the length of Queen Charlotte Drive has been given the green light.

The scenic corridor between Picton and Havelock reopened to the public, with some restrictions, on Monday evening.

Queen Charlotte Drive was one of a number of roads badly affected by the 17 July storm which cause extensive damage. The event triggered many landslides and slips along the length of Queen Charlotte Drive.

Marlborough Roads Recovery Manager, Steve Murrin says the reopening is a major milestone.

“Although the road is open there are restrictions for vehicles and towing of up to 12.6 metres in length - essentially a single truck unit or small vehicle with a trailer, because of the fragility of the road,” Mr Murrin said.

Prior to the damage, heavy class vehicles were not allowed on Queen Charlotte Drive from Dalziels Bridge near Linkwater back to Shakespeare Bay, near Picton. That restriction has now been extended the full length of the road.

“We had more than 100 faults along Queen Charlotte Drive and the biggest slip was over 3,000 cubic metres.

There were also 32 under slips and 11 culverts suffered damage - it’s a major achievement to get to this point, but the work is ongoing across 16 complex roadworks sites,” Mr Murrin said.

Construction will continue along the 32km route, which provides access for hundreds of residents and holiday homes along its length as well as being a popular scenic drive for visitors to the region, through to October 2022.

Cullen Point near Havelock, where a large section of the road slipped away, still requires extensive restoration work and traffic controls will be in place for months to come. “There will be ongoing disruption and the public should expect delays - there is still a lot of work to do,” said Mr Murrin.

“Queen Charlotte Drive is fragile and susceptible to any ongoing weather events. But getting this public access in place is great news,” he said.

For the Kenepuru Road and its associated side roads, work is continuing on a daily basis but unfortunately it’s going to be a longer road to recovery for residents, property owners and businesses in that area,” Mr Murrin said.

Community responds to draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw

QUEEN CHARLOTTE DRIVE The first car drives along the recently reopened ROAD TO RECOVERY: JULY 2021 FLOOD EVENT road at Cullen Point

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Rates rebate assistance available If you have not yet applied for a rates rebate and you need some help to do so, come into Council offices between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm until Friday 8 October and a staff member will guide you through the process.

The assistance period has been extended by a month following the lockdown which prevented ratepayers from visiting Council’s offices.

The Rates Rebate Scheme was established by Government to provide a subsidy to low income home owners on the cost of their rates. Council administers the scheme and is reimbursed by the Government.

To be eligible for a rates rebate for the 2021/22 rating year: • you must be shown as the legal ratepayer for the property that was your home on 1 July 2021

• you must pay the rates for the home in which you live • the home must not principally be used for commercial, industrial, business or farming purposes.

The amount of any rates rebate is based on: • the amount of your annual rates levy • the total income received by you and your partner • the number of dependants residing in the property.

If you provide these details by telephone or over the counter at one of our offices, we can quickly calculate whether you qualify for a rates rebate, and if so, how much you are entitled to.

For further information about visit: www. marlborough.govt.nz/services/rates/rates-rebate or Ph: 03 520 7400.

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final recommendations to Council.

The draft bylaw proposes to prohibit motor vehicles on the beach between the Awatere and Waima (Ure) river mouths, with a few exemptions. The aim is to improve public safety and enable habitat restoration and protection of the area’s many threatened and at-risk species.

The East Coast is known for its wide-ranging values from recreation and commercial fishing to ecological and cultural significance. Following the 7.8-magnitude Kaikoura earthquake in late 2016, this stretch of the East Coast became much more accessible, as the seabed lifted and wide new expanses of beach and exposed reefs were created. In places where access was previously restricted, it became possible to walk or drive at any time. The damage caused by the earthquake, coupled with increased motor vehicle access, has led to mounting pressure on the area’s unique ecosystems.

You can read the submissions at: https://data.marlborough.govt.nz/ EastCoastSubmissions2021 or to find out more about the draft bylaw visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/bylaws/proposed-east-coastbeach-vehicle-bylaw

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One hundred and ninety people had their say on the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw, with the submission period now closed.

Council Strategic Planner, Sarah Edmonds says the submission period provided a chance for everyone to be heard on the proposal.

“Of the submissions received 110 or 58 percent supported the current draft bylaw while 79 or 39 percent opposed it. Five submissions, or three per cent were neutral,” Mrs Edmonds said.

“Of those opposing the bylaw, 15 wanted to see the status quo remain, while 58 submitters requested Council allow all-terrain vehicles with restrictions. These include using signs and education, nominating routes below the mean high water mark and introducing speed restrictions. Controlling users and types of vehicles, using a code of practice or exempting those that are gathering food or fishing, were also suggested as alternatives to a full ban,” she said.

A hearings panel consisting of two independent commissioners and a councillor will soon be established to consider the submissions and listen to the 46 submitters who wish to be heard, before making

During the recent lockdown many of our four-legged friends and their owners were out and about pounding the pavement in an effort to get some exercise and a change of scenery.

The introduction of the new Dog Control Policy Council’s Smart Maps site makes it easy to and Dog Control Bylaw find information on where dogs are allowed in 2021, which came into Marlborough both on and off lead effect on 1 August, has brought changes to where our with the changes, the Council’s canine companions can go and ‘Dog Exercise Areas’ Smart Map has exercise, both on and off lead. been updated. This colour-coded Key changes include allowing dogs map allows users to zoom in to find into Blenheim’s CBD if they’re on out which areas dogs are allowed a lead and under control, specific to exercise on lead, off lead, or are areas where dogs must be on a lead prohibited. along the Taylor River and sections So as the evenings get longer and of the Taylor River where they can summer is just around the corner be off lead, and the prohibition of make sure you’re in the know when dogs near playgrounds and BBQ it comes to where your dog can areas. Changes in Picton, Ward exercise on and off a lead.

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Ros steps down Ros Benson is stepping down from her role as a trustee of Picton’s Ogilvie-Lee Emergency Operation Centre.

She spoke to LDR journalist Chloe Ranford, about her journey to that role.

“If you sell your house, and I sell place like that ... a rule for one is a my boat, we could buy the leasehold rule for all. You can’t deviate from it on Furneaux Lodge,” Ros Benson’s because otherwise it doesn’t work. We partner said, after spotting a notice in had a rule that you couldn’t bring boots the paper. inside Furneaux Lodge. “You had to The year was 1995. Ros was a take them off and add them to the row, receptionist-turned-firearms officer outside. There was a couple who used moonlighting two nights a week at to come to the lodge with their dog. Its the Kapiti Boating Club as a barmaid, name was Boots, so it had to sit outtrying to earn a little more for her son. side.” Her life took a spin in the middle She’d only been to the century-old of 1997, when a “very, very wealthy lodge in the Marlborough Sounds once fisherman” sailed into Endeavour before, during a sudden weekend trip Inlet, anchored down and walked up to the bar. The lodge’s freehold was with friends.

Ros spent the sail back clinging to on the market, and he said he wanted a rope in the dead of night after the it. “We couldn’t fight him because he was a millionaire. We were nobodies. motorboat she was in hit a storm.

But she was the “adventurous sort”, We just couldn’t afford to buy the so it was no wonder she turned to her freehold.” Five months after leaving, partner – when he suggested buying Ben Smart and Olivia Hope disappeared after spending New Years at Furneaux – and said, “Alright then”.

So began Ros’s life in Marlborough Furneaux Lodge. Ros and her partner which, over three decades, saw her retreated to Picton, a small transport hub connecting the leapfrog from an isolated lodge owner, to a North and South “... he suggested water taxi revolutionary, islands, where a then from a winter ball water taxi business buying Furneaux planner to an emergenseemed a natural cy operations centre step forward.

– and I said, trustee.

It was christened “Alright then.”

Her partner at the time, ‘West Bay Water “partner number four”, Transport’ as a nod was in the Coastguard to Endeavour Inlet, and was a former bodyguard for which was called West Bay in the days New Zealand Prime Minister Robert of Captain James Cook, but renamed Muldoon. several decades later. Their first boat The couple cashed in their home and was a Naiad – a brand of workhorse boat, and moved to the-then “very, favoured by Coastguard crews around very run down” lodge. They gave it a New Zealand because they could travel makeover, invented a way of running quickly, even in rough weather. things, and toughened it with time.

“Her name was West Bay. She had Ros’s earliest hours were spent pre- two outboard motors on the back of her paring the restaurant for its morning and everyone said, ‘That’s not going to rush of boaties. Then, she would go very fast.’ But we put her in the wawork through to either 11pm or 1am ter, and she went vroom.” She travelled (switching with her partner every three times faster than the boats used night), so customers saw a face they by West Bay Water Transport’s three knew. Looking back, she joked she competitors, cutting the once lengthy was “probably the grumpiest owner sail between Picton and Torea Bay to of Furneaux Lodge ever. In a deserted 15 minutes. “We revolutionised water

Ros Benson, icon of business and community in Picton.

taxis in Picton, basically, because no-one travelled at those speeds before then,” Ros said.

One boat quickly became two.

But, before the business could become too big for its boots, it was bought out by a rival.

Ros took up the post of barmaid at the Toot N Whistle (later Cockles Kitchen And Bar, which closed) and her friends often came to visit.

She was talking to a bigger than usual group of them one night when someone said residents had little to do during the quieter winter months. “So I said, ‘Why don’t we have a winter ball?’”

She already knew where to host it – in the “big, huge room” on the top floor of the Picton Yacht Club Hotel, overlooking the Marlborough Sounds. Her friend, the hotel owner, agreed and on June 19, 2004, the town had its first ‘Yuletide Ball’.

A year later, it had its second, this

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finally hanging up her hat in late August.

“I’ve always strived to be charitable and to do things to the best of my ability,” she said, tracing the cause back to her upbringing in Sussex, a large county in south-east England.

Her mother, a pub owner, was a decorated captain in the Girl Guides, which encouraged young women to better the world. “Charitableness was just something I grew up with.”

Ros followed in her mother’s footsteps and, in time, garnered her own collection of badges: first Brownie, then Guide, First Class Guide and finally Guide Captain. She stuck the badges on a hat, alongside her other accomplishments. Her favourite one? A small silver medal, flecked with age.

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By then its organisers – Ros included – had raised several thousand dollars and were unsure what to do with it.

They noticed the town’s only ambulance never left a storage shed on Market St because its battery was often flat from disuse. Meanwhile, the Coastguard had been given two years to leave the portable building it had headquartered.

The two components snapped together into an idea: “Let’s build a joint area for Coastguard Marlborough and St John.” The friends established the Picton Emergency Operations Centre Trust, with Ros sworn in as secretary. Five years later, at the Ogilvie-Lee Emergency Operations Centre’s opening, she would watch their dream becoming a reality.

Ros stayed on the trust for another decade – through a separation, two house moves, and her retirement from the workforce – before

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Mental Health Awareness Week MHAW is run annually by the Mental Health Foundation and has been since 1993.

MHAW is endorsed by the World Federation for Mental Health and is marked in over 150 countries at different times of the year.

This year’s theme is take time to kōrero/mā te kōrero, ka ora - a little chat can go a long way.

This MHAW is all about connecting with the people in our lives and creating space for conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Whether it’s checking in with a mate,

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having a kōrero over some kai or saying hello to a stranger, a little chat can go a long way.

We’ve chosen this theme because the little, everyday conversations we have are surprisingly important – and they make a big difference to our mental health – so we want you to take notice of the kōrero that makes you feel good and do it more often.

Over time, these small chats create meaningful connections, help us understand each other better and ensure we have people we can count on when times are tough.

Where to get support Everyone goes through ups and downs in life – that’s a completely normal part of being human.

If you’re worried you or someone you care about is not coping or needs some tautoko/support, there’s help available – no one should go through a tough time alone.

How to tell if you or someone you care about needs help Even if you are close to someone, it can sometimes be hard to tell how much emotional pain they are in and whether they need help and it can be equally difficult to recognise it for yourself.

Often, it’s something small that can make you think something isn’t quite right – and more often than not, that hunch will be right.

You might see it in yourself or in someone else, or someone could see it in you.

Where to turn for help The best first point of contact is to visit your GP or hauora or offer to go to a GP/hauora with your friend or whānau member.

They can help assess what fur-

ther support might be needed.

For more information please see our page on Accessing Mental Health Services Below is a list of some of the services available in New Zealand that offer support, information and help.

All services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless otherwise specified.

National helplines If you or someone you care about are in immediate physical danger to themselves or others, call 111. For more information see mentalhealth.org.nz/ in-crisis.

Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email or online chat

For more support options: Remember it’s okay to get support for yourself when you’re supporting someone you care about.

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MVIP is a network of organisations and members of the public working to make Marlborough a safer place to live.

I jumped at the opportunity as over the years, I have been involved with a group of people from around the world called Wwoof (Willing Workers on Organic Farm). Shortly after a new group emerged called Helpx, a similar concept. As well as them staying and helping, I wanted to teach them anything I knew so they left with more skills and knowledge. Some were hungry for it.

As a child I knew what it was like to come from a broken family and spent many years in foster homes. Unfortunately, in our community, there is a silent war going on behind closed doors, with many people

and children living in abuse and family violence.

Factors that contribute to family violence are mental health and drug and alcohol issues which with the right support can be helped. Part of my role as a champion is promoting messages to prevent family violence, encouraging people to ask for help, and ideas on how to help Many people are scared or embarrassed to ask for help, I know how much courage it takes to ask for help. It’s also vital to have someone in your life who cares and is there to listen. I am so grateful to those people because I can almost guarantee my journey would have been very different.

I have learnt a lot of life skills and understand how important self-worth, and positive communication is.

What I am learning…

We are born into a role. If that role doesn’t work for us, we can change it.

Be your own best friend. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Ask for help!

Just because someone throws you a ball, (negative comments) you don’t have to catch it.

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Eat well, fruit and vegetables.

Start a garden, even one plant!

My favourite word, “Choice” we make at least 3000 each day. The choices we make dictate the life we lead!

Have an attitude of gratitude, write 5 things at the end of each day you’re grateful for.

What happens to us doesn’t define us, that’s up to us! It’s one page in a very large book, each day is a new chapter.

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difficult events, and some may find this time more challenging than others. The ways people think, feel and behave are likely to change over time – we all have good days and bad days.

During this time, you may be looking for new or additional ways to help you feel mentally well and get through. If you or those around you are concerned about your mental wellbeing, there are tools and information available to help.

If you’re worried about how someone else is feeling, it’s okay to talk about it.

The best way to start is to ask them if they’re all right. Just being there and staying connected can be a big help.

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Care Marlborough operates seven days a week out of its centre at 26 Percy Street.

Support manager Carla Brownie says they have two main services.

The first is Mental Health Advocacy, which has two qualified counsellors working with people to sort out what are sometimes complex issues with such organisations as Work and Income and other agencies, and where there are problems, finding a service that meets their needs.

Then there is the day activity programme.

“That’s about supporting our service users, our Tāngata Whai Ora, to live better in the community,” she says.

The 80-100 people involved are supported by eight staff, all part time “and all with lived experience of mental health issues,” Carla says.

“It’s like a club, it’s been set up by members who usually have long term chronic mental health issues. Percy Street provides a place where they can be themselves and take part in activities which enhance wellbeing.’

“That may include gardening, cooking, outings, keeping fit.”

Lockdown and even the lower Covid alert levels do increase the isolation and anxiety of the Tāngata Whai Ora, says Carla, who has a degree in Social Sciences, and who is a former registered nurse.

“For people already struggling to live well, it all adds another dimension of anxiety.

“Wearing masks, going to the supermarket... though we’re all struggling, it is worse for those with mental health issues.”

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Tennis club ready for opening day Rapaura Tennis Club members are looking forward to opening day on October 2.

It has been deferred from the coming weekend, but groundsman and club captain Glen Cameron says that was a good thing.

“Currently the grass is still a little soft and vulnerable from the two weeks of level 4 growth at the start of the month. And with more rain expected this week, it made the decision easier,” he said.

Last Saturday morning’s working bee saw a lot of work done inside and out by the dozen people who gave their time he said, and Pip and Tony Hawke did the annual hedge cutting marathon.

“They started on Saturday, worked through Sunday and finished on Monday morning. It’s a big job” Glen said the club last year had a bit

"She's a big job but someone's got to do it." And that's just what Tony and Pip Hawke have been doing at the Rapaura Tennis Club for more years than groundsman Glen Cameron cares to remember. They spent last weekend - and then some - on the hedge job this year.

of a comeback in numbers, with about 100 adults and 60 juniors, for whom they ran a coaching programme.

That was up 20 per cent from the previous year. Glen added that this

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“Tennis lets you do social distancing and it’s a good family game. You can play it if you’re stuck in your bubble.

The Raupara Tennis Club's team of four men from last year's Winery tournament.

Two historic buildings in Rapaura St Mary’s Convent, about half way between Blenheim and Raupara, was not originally on its current site, having been built for the Sisters of Mercy in Blenheim in 1901.

It is a tribute to late Victorian workmanship, with native timbers, including rimu and kauri, being used extensively in its construction.

It sits on several hectares of parkland and vineyards, and now caters to the luxury accomodation market.

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Rapaura Rapaura, which is located on the Wairau plain 10 km north of Blenheim on State Highway 62, is on the bypass route from Picton to Nelson which meets State Highway 6 just north of Renwick. It hasn’t always been known as Raupara, which translates as Running Water. It was originally called Upper Spring Creek in the early settlement period.

And by 2010, it had also changed its character, from a rural farming area to becoming a major centre for viticulture.

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Vines Cafe landmark

Farm Buildings and Timber Supplies Scotty and Pru Adams of Vines Cafe in Rapaura Road says their rebranded cafe has just celebrated their first birthday.

“Due to Covid-19 restrictions we had a soft re-opening by balloons, new signage, changing the Café décor and different themes each day.”

They had, Pru says, originally opened 183 days after the previous owners closed the café down altogether, then after one year of operation,

they made the decision to rebrand.

She says they serve cabinet and menu food – importantly working in with seasonal produce. “And we cater for group functions.”

Pru says they’ve been able to keep their “fantastic” staff employed by working within the Government’s Covid recommendations and have every intention of continuing to serve great food “and letting the customers enjoy the indoor /outdoor flow”.

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Wednesday September 22, 2021

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Ben Pottinger and Katie Taggart with their project 'Big Medium Small’ at the 2020 SciTec Fair.

Adam, Karim, Mia and Jake were very excited to welcome the last piece of the family puzzle, Lucia Hazel Rosa Broadbridge (9lb .27oz) at 11.52pm on August 8, 2021 at Wairau Hospital. Massive thanks to our midwives Bron, Angela and Jackie for everything you do and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

For well over 20 years the local SciTec Fair/ Celebration has been run as a partnership of the Blenheim Lions, local schools and teachers, with Marlborough Lines as the lead sponsor, along with a large number of other community sponsors.

Marlborough Lines SciTec Celebration will continue this year, but due to Covid restrictions it will all be done online.

Students who had pre-registered sent in their two minute videos and log books by September 8 to be judged by experts from within the community.

Registered schools include Fairhall, Renwick, Richmond View, St Marys, Waitaria Bay, Witherlea and Marlborough Girls’

College. All of them will be holding their own SciTec Fairs leading up to the Marlborough event.

More than 300 exhibits will be put together in the schools, but entries are limited to 200 for the regional fair.

The SciTec Celebration gives children a chance to either be a scientist and do experiments to find out about their world, or be a technologist, who solves problems that people may have, or develop their SciTec knowledge through research, the arts, or with a speech.

A number of prizes will be awarded, including a scholarship for further tertiary education for the most outstanding exhibit.

House prices slow?

It’s been another winter of discontent for first-home buyers with entry-level house prices rising at their fastest rate in five years.

The latest QV Quartile Index, which tracks house prices and sales at both ends of the residential property ladder, shows that the value of New Zealand’s least expensive homes increased by an average of 3.6% across the main centres this winter – a rate greater than the last two winters combined.

In the three months from the start of June to the end of August, first-home values have also risen by 0.3% more than the national average and 2.1% more than the same time last year.

Buyers may be somewhat pleased to note

that lower quartile home values have dropped 0.6% in Auckland’s central suburbs.

There was a similarly small drop across the lower quartile in Marlborough and no growth whatsoever in Hastings this quarter.

Quotable Value general manager David Nagel commented “House price rises are generally easing through a combination of government intervention, the return of stricter LVRs, the tightening of credit availability, and the imminent prospect of interest rate rises.

Now, as we move into spring, I expect that trend to continue as it has been, slowly but

surely,” said Mr Nagel.

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Wednesday September 22, 2021

txt talk with The Sun Tip for the week A tip I’m trying to heed - learning to say no to things that don’t bring me joy.

Lockdown makes a difference Thought for the pensioners I ask the council to be mindful that pensioners didn’t get a pay rise sufficient to cover the increase in rates, unconscionably inflicted on us.

Please be mindful that some of us don’t have a separate income to supplement our pension, so what must we cut back on? Please don’t be wasteful with our rates - some consultants are excessive - although if councillors do have incomes bigger than the pension (which I suspect is probably the case) then they will see things differently. Please do not rate us out of our homes.

Re: The system works Absolute rubbish. One only needs to look at the debacles in Auckland Hospitals, the ‘missed boats’ on vaccine orders. An associate health minister not interested in ordering the booster vaccine! Add to that the health minister missing in action, stuff ups in the immigration, police, tourism and agriculture ministerial portfolios and one has to have a lot of sympathy for both Jacinda and the DG of Health. Perhaps a cabinet clean out and a shake up are in the wind?

Stand up tall!

I plead with all New Zealanders, no matter what your original nationality, have your say re the proposed name change of our beautiful country. Do not allow a bullying bunch of activists who represent such a minority of our population force their agenda on the rest of us.

Ground Zero anniversary Our thoughts were with America on 20th anniversary of 9/11. Very emotional watching the TV program, very sad.

The total number of deaths in New Zealand due to influenza/pneumonia in 2015 was 765.

In 2016 it was 711. In 2017 it was 871. The total number of deaths due to COVID for the last year and a half is 27. (Source: NZ Ministry of Health).

False alarm Went to basketball Wednesday night at the stadium, the fire alarm starts. Maybe staff should monitor the toilets and stop people from vaping, ruining the night.

It has been going on for years. Why is it the public have to find solutions, just replace wooden bollards with railway iron, bollards.

Job done.

I was so cross today, cyclist (14-15 years old) came round from Dillion Street into Eltham Road. I gave way to him, watching to see if he took cycle path at Carr Street. But no, kept riding on the road ... not caring ... that I was behind him and passing on coming vehicle at same time as him. Yes I slowed down but gave an angry toot. What is the use of this darn cycle lane if kids just ride where they want. I’m sure if I hit him, I would be in the wrong. I looked in the mirror further up and he was then moving into where he should have been. There’s only enough room for motorists without this ‘whatever attitude’. And that ‘plonker’ that sat behind a desk with a pen and paper who came up with this stupid idea for Eltham Road, perhaps also came up with the idea for Battys Road to divert traffic. Why not, ratepayer will pay for it. Neither were necessary. They worked before this cost.

Re: Lost skills during lockdown Plastic wheely bins So Eugenie Sage wants me to have up to 5 plastic wheely bins on my property to cope with various waste types! Having a very small property I wonder where I’d put them. I would partly use 1-2 of them every 3-4 weeks.

Perhaps I could remove my car and store them in the garage for 6 months or so until they were full. Another silly idea from Wellington!

Perhaps she wants me to get rid of my car you think?

Re: Spelling Maori place names I thought Maori did not have a written language, so how can names be misspelt?

Mask wearing This mandatory mask wearing does present a problem. I am hearing impaired so many thanks to Blenheim staff who were patient and helpful, especially those at Springlands Pharmacy.

Think of the children Re: Taylor Dam damaged

Use the cycle lane

Lets give Hollywood a taste of Kiwi. When marriages break up it is always the children who suffer. At least Aotearoa can come to agreements of shared custody. Take Jolie and Pitt the selfishness on the children sharing is mind confusing on any child give peace a chance let the child dance Kiaora.

In reply to txt talk saying takeaways are a fix, that’s not necessarily the case, especially for women. I prefer healthy home cooked meals but occasionally I like to have a break from cooking with no dishes afterwards and it’s the cheaper option. Give us women a break!

Those ladies you saw lining up for McDonalds food after lockdown were probably sick to death of cooking. They probably wanted a night off and perhaps all their partners could do was make smart comments and not cook.

No! They are just filling up on the junk food because they had been without it for 2 weeks you idiot. Or maybe they were picking up Mackers for their husbands at home because they’re too lazy to get their own food in the kitchen. Now I’m being an idiot lol. Sexism if you ask me...

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Green, grey or worse?

The (clearly not so) Green’s party co-leaders decision to go ahead with his ‘gravy train jucket’ overseas rather than attend the meeting on zoom is not only dumb, it’s wrong!

Suppose he’ll want to do his MIQ in Wanaka on his return? Feel sorry for all those genuine cases who can’t get an MIQ spot. Roll on the next general election please.

Median barriers Please if we have wire median barriers remember to leave plenty of room on the left of the lane for emergency vehicles to pass.

Also, nose to tail accidents take out the only access building up traffic that can’t turn around or get past. Something to think about.

Horse and carts I have just read that according to one of our local councillors that our government is aiming for a zero road toll for all of New Zealand. Have they been listening to their own spin doctors or watching the yea right ad? Only way that’s remotely possible will be is going back to horse and cart as the horses will have more upstairs than a good number of drivers on our roads.

Just think the streets would be knee deep in poo and how many will be killed by being kicked by nags, never ceases to amaze me the bull dust our present govt. comes up with, let alone the idiots that believe it.

Good bro Marvellous James Shaw standing by his eco-non carbon ethics stating he and the large entourage now does not want to go to a three day jaunt to Scotland. Fantastic to know that our qualified life career diplomats in the London embassy will attend and send immediate notes back using state of the art communications means, surpassing letter and carrier pigeons or sailing ships. The savings are near a quarter of a million.

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Wednesday September 22, 2021

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Shaz Kennard, Gillian Hurndell and Nicole Jones catching up at the Vines Village hub. Photo Bruno Cyrillo

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Ward McNabb babies celebrate their 70th birthdays Of the seven Ward McNabb children, born in the 1910’s - 20’s, five (or their wife) had a child in late 1950/1951 so this weekend September 18 and 19 the five first cousins are all getting together to celebrate their 70th birthdays.

Heather, born October 8, 1950 to Don and Toby McNabb; Robyn, born January 3, 1951 to Flora (nee McNabb) and Gordon Moreland; Lesley, born June 20, 1951 to Betty (nee McNabb) and Wally Bowers; Godfrey, born August 19, 1951 to Clarrie and Edna McNabb and Dianne, born November 2, 1951 to Rex and Betty McNabb.

A very unusual occurrence in any family and amazing to be able to catch up with all the cousins to celebrate.

More than 45 people attended lunch at the Redwood Tavern and 40 went to Ward on Sunday 19 for a trip down memory lane, starting at Lake Elterwater, the family farm.

Steady As You Go

Left to right are: Heather Paton (nee McNabb), Robyn Robinson (nee Moreland) Lesley Bowers, Godfrey McNabb and Dianne Gullery (nee McNabb).

SAYGO - Steady As You Go classes - are being run at St Christopher’s every Tuesday morning at 11.30am.

The strength and balance programme is being run as a collaboration betwee n Age Concern Marlborough and the church’s Eldercare programme.

Level 2 masks and social distancing are clearly no barrier to enjoyment of the sessions.

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Wednesday September 22, 2021

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Laura Tyser Owner Indoor Botanicals and Arnisdale Accomodation.  Are you a dog or cat person?

Dog.  What did you want to be when you grew up?

Always wanted to be a vet. Instead when I moved to New Zealand I studied vet nursing and animal care. I worked at Alabama vets before I had kids.  Not quite a hidden talent, but I’m very good at?

Art…..won cartoonist of the year in the UK when I was 16yrs old and illustrated a children’s book when I was 18yrs old.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would it be and why?

Paws Justice - They work with local communities to stamp out and protect animals from abuse and cruelty.  My all-time favourite food is?

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A plant shop obviously lol and love a good opshop.  What song is likely to get you on the dance floor?

More like how many drinks will it take before I get up on the dance floor?  Your dream weekend involves?

Somewhere remote, sunny, with a beach and gin!  If you could meet anyone in history who would it be and why?

Leonardo Da Vinci, such a diversely talented person. Recognised as being one of the genius’s of all time and an artist.  Favourite programme or series currently watching?

Wentworth, Mare of Easttown and just finished Yellowstone.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

To travel the world a bit more one day.

Leaf curl on a peach tree.

gardening this week Curly leaf stone fruit: By Wally Richards About this time each year our stone fruit trees, nectarine and peach start to flower and product the new seasons foliage.

Dependent on the weather conditions the foliage is likely to catch the disease we call curly leaf.

Generally speaking the disease does not kill the tree but in severe cases I have heard this can happen.

Some, or all of the leaves will get these reddish blisters on them which look a bit unsightly for a while.

The problem is that these leaves are not catching and converting the sunlight to carbohydrates (energy) and the fruit that has set will not have sufficient energy to continue growing and some (or all) of the season’s crop will be affected or lost completely.

The blister leaves later fall off and are replaced with new leaves which is too late for the crop.

Sometimes there is a little late infection to the second set of leaves but that is usually minor.

When the leaves start to emerge there is about a 6-8 week danger period and then it is usually over for the season.

In the past copper sprays have been recommended to be applied with Raingard (the disease attacks when it rains as dormant spores are splashed up onto the leaves).

The idea is to cover the leaves with a film of copper to prevent the disease from establishing.

As the leaves are growing you need to repeat the Wallys Liquid Copper Spray with Raingard every 7 to 10 days to protect the new growth.

That means a weekly spray for 6-8 weeks.

Even then you may still have some leaf lost.

I have also in the past suggested adding potassium permanganate at a quarter a teaspoon per litre of spray with the Wallys Liquid Copper and Raingard.

A number of years ago I had suggested that sprinkling Wallys Ocean Solids under the trees from trunk to beyond the drip line.

I have had some positive feedback from a couple of gardeners that it had helped. I presume the sodium chloride (salt) killed the spores on the soil.

The reason for the salt was to increase the minerals available to the tree helping it withstand the disease as was described in Sea-90, a book on using sea water or raw sea salt for its minerals which we duplicated with Wallys Ocean Solids.

Another product we had imported years ago which I think we called Wallys DE at the time suggested that the foliage could be sprayed with that to combat the disease.

Once again I had some favourable reports from gardeners that used it.

We have imported the same product again and called it Wallys Cell Strengthening Spray with Silicon Super Spreader added in a 500mil bottle.

The same sprays are used for combating the psyllids on potatoes, tomatoes, tamarillos etc plus preventing the rust on garlic.

This season on my nectarine tree I am going to use this spray weekly as the leaves are growing.

If there are flowers on the tree spraying should be only done last thing in the day before dusk so that pollination will have been

completed for the day.

There is no need to add Raingard to this spray as the Super Spreader will drive the silicon into the foliage strengthening it and making it more resilient to the disease.

This same spray can be used to advantage on tomatoes and garlic plus any preferred plants.

A few years ago I had a conversation with an elderly gardener and the topic of curly leaf on stone fruit came up.

She told me that she never had any problems on her stone fruit which she had grown all her trees from stones!

She also said that one time at a garden centre she saw dwarf nectarine and peach trees which she purchased being a novelty.

These were planted with her sown from seed trees but the dwarfs every year had bad curly leaf problems.

Her stone grown ones were never affected even though the dwarfs had ample disease spores.

My understanding is that all purchased trees including the dwarf are grafted which make them inherently weaker than self sown of stone grown.

I had a self sown one at one place I lived and in the second year I had a small crop so they do not take long to produce.

Growing from stones placed where you want the tree to mature is a very inexpensive way of obtaining a few fruit trees.

Just pick a nice fruit you like and plant the stone.

The resulting fruit may vary from the fruit you picked as it will not be true to that variety but likely very similar.

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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.

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Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

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

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

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WESTWOOD, Patricia (Pat), née Young: 28 January 1928 - 16 September 2021, at Springlands Lifestyle Village, in her 93rd year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Herbert Westwood, cherished mother of Anthony, Howard, Jeffrey, Peter and Christine, and their partners. Loved grandmother of Antony, Catherine, Tania, Athena, Jerome, Ashley, Jeremy, Alex, Leigh and Donald. Loved great-grandmother of Benjamin, Alex, Lachlan, Ashleigh, Remy, Noah and Bailey.

Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Sadly missed by her companion James.

Messages to 3/46 Beaver Road, Blenheim 7201. A Rosary for Pat will be recited at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, at 6.30pm on Wednesday September 22, followed by a Requiem Mass to be celebrated at 11.00am on Thursday September 23. Subject to COVID-19 levels remaining, the services may be private. If restrictions apply, personal invitations will be made by family, however both services may be viewed online: Rosary www.oneroomstreaming. com/login; Event ID: sowmans; Password: G3JBMK; Requiem Mass www.oneroomstreaming.com/login; Event ID: sowmans; Password: JCCFVH

MORGAN: Keith Lester Passed away on Wednesday 15 September at the Marlborough Hospice, with family present. Much loved husband of Lorna, partners for 66 years. Father to Wayne (deceased), Rhys, Brent and Rhonda. Devoted and loved father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather to all in our family. A strong hard working, generous and encouraging man who looked at life in a positive way. Messages can be sent to 3 Westhaven Place, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.

Only a short stay, but thanks to Hospice staff for your care and support, A private family service has been held.

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SIMPSON, Rex Graydon: Peacefully passed away on Friday September 17, 2021 at Bethsaida Retirement Village, Blenheim.

Aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Rema. Loving father and father-in-law of Phillip and Cath, Bryan and Nicky, Ian and Michelle, and Simie and Cissy. Grandad to Joe and Julia, Frances and Cam, Jeremy, Lorraine and Charlotte, Rachael and Josh, Emily, Matt and Maddie; Zamian, Sara and Hunter; Kyly, Grayson and Heath. Brother and brother-in-law of Les (deceased) and Maureen, Kay and Kevin, Elva and David, and Pauline and David. The family wishes to express their gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the staff at Bethsaida Retirement Village for their loving care and attention of Rex. Messages may be sent to c/- 11 Algarve Close, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs would be appreciated and may be made to BNZ a/c 02-0192-0028330-11 Ref. SIMPSON. A private family service has been held.

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The annual general meeting of the Royal NZ Naval Association (Marlborough) Branch Inc is to be held in the: RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough 11am, Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Agenda: Minutes of previous AGM – Annual reports, Annual Accounts for year ending August 31, 2021 – General Business – Election of officers.

Nomination forms available from Secretary phone 579 5073 T Grant, Secretary

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

Description of Control Area The Yarra – Five Mile control area lies between the Boddington Range in the west and the Acheron River in the east.

The control extends from the Acheron Accommodation House in the south, to Pudding Hill in the north. The most notable waterways flowing through the control area are the Five Mile Stream and Yarra River.

The Yarra – Five Mile control area is part of the permission area for the 2021 Molesworth operation, which takes in approximately 90,000 hectares of publicly owned land, administered by various agencies including the Department of Conservation (DOC), Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and several local authorities. A detailed map may be obtained from VFML as per contact details below.

Commencement Date Control in the 8,187 hectare Yarra – Five Mile block is scheduled to commence from 1 October 2021, with the aerial application of non-toxic cereal pre-feed pellets. This will be followed approximately 7-10 days later by the aerial application of bait containing biodegradable Sodium fluoroacetate (1080).

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

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

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

Note - all prefeed and 1080 bait will contain deer repellent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Grants Applications are now open for funds to be allocated in October Closing date for applications is 2pm October 16th, 2021 Applications available from The Blue Door Shop or download from the website www.thebluedoor.co.nz

Fabricator Due to one of our staff leaving the region, we require an Aluminium fabricator to join our busy team. Experience preferred but not necessary as training would be given.

The ideal candidate would be fit and healthy, able to do some heavy lifting, and have a good eye for detail.

Tasks include making aluminium windows and door frames and loading of the truck to deliver our product to our clients.

Trustee Vacancies The Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust was formed in 1974 to govern over the Marlborough Civic Theatre, now the ASB Theatre Marlborough, and to promote the Performing Arts in Marlborough.

At least two Trustees each year must retire and applications are now open for three positions. Retiring Trustees may reapply. These are voluntary positions.

All applications will go to the Appointments Committee for final selection.

If you would like to be a part of the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust, please apply in writing to the following address: Nominations must be in writing to: Appointments Committee Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust P.O. Box 163 Blenheim

By Friday, 1st October, 2021 All applications should be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae and include two Referees/References. The covering letter should also state how you, as an applicant can add value to the Trust.

If you’re interested, please send your CV and an email telling us a bit about yourself to: admin@dawsonaluminium.co.nz

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SUPERVISOR VACANCY The Family Start programme provides a voluntary intensive home visiting service that promotes safe parent–child relationships and maternal, infant and early childhood wellbeing in high-need families.

We are seeking applications for a Supervisor for our Marlborough include: clinical supervision, managing intake and allocation, The preferred applicant will:

Hampton +4, Leanne Young +3, Elaine Brown +2, Robyn Pupich +2 Men: Mike McKenzie +4,

Roger Restall +3, Bevan Boon +3, Chris Young +2. Twos: Maureen McKenzie .

Jock Glennie 30, Tom Kelsall 30, John O’Brien 30. Div.2:Malcolm McKenzie 34, Tony Armstrong 33, Brian Chippendale 33, Ross Inder 33, Brian Burgess 32, Terry Shagin 32. September 18: Women’s net medal:Denise Pickering 72, Amelia Storey 74, Annette Mason 76, Julie Nicolle 79. Men’s net medal Div.1:Paul Ferguson 72, Paul Roughan 72,Kerry Fyfe 73, Matthew Croad 74, Mike

MacLeod 78, Paul Silke 78, Allan Parker 78. Div.2:Tim Abrahams 74, Dave Knappstein 74, Drew Ellis 74, Mark Mason 75, Deane Gregg 75, Julian Terry 76, Tony Yardley 76. Div.3:Hans Blohm 70, Ian Newport 71, Terry Shagin 72, Alastair Boyle 73, Werner Pluss 73, Malcolm McKenzie 75, Paul Meehan 76, Michael Dwyer 76, Terry Duff 77.

Marlborough Veterans’ Golf Association Results of Tournament played at Picton Golf Club on Monday, September 20. Individual: 1. Jeff Pascoe (Picton) 37 points; 2. Bob Tapp (Blenheim) 33; 3. Paul Eden (Marlborough), Murray Ingram

Saturday, September 4: Jock Mannington 47,’ Jeff Pascoe 39, Phil Hawke 39, Ant Booker 37, Nick Wright 35, Andrew Sunley 35, Billy Reeves 35, Leigh S/

(Rarangi), Nick Wright (Picton) 32 points; 6. Grant Aickman (Picton), Don Lamond (Blenheim), John Saxon (Picton) and Hans Blohm (Marlborough) 31 points. Team: 1st Picton #2: Jeff Pascoe, Nick

Wright, Richley Down and Grant Aickman 100 points. 2nd Rarangi #1: 89 points.3rd Blenheim #1, Marlborough #2 and Picton #1: 86 points. Next Tournament: Monday, October 4 at Awatere Golf Club.

Smith 33, Chris Kenchington 33.

Tuesday, September14: 7th LGU – Overall winner Maria McConway 72, 0-18.4 Jo Prescott 79, 18.5+ Judy Jones 84, Ricky Ashworth

90. Thursday, September 16: Mark Ivamy 39, Gary Aldridge 38, Ant Booker 36, Nick Wright 35, Jeff Pascoe, Ian Johnson, 34, Jimmy Sutherland 33.

September 16: Ladies – Stableford Kathy Payne 39, Anne Newman 36 on c/b Dale McCrindle, Rete Kydd 34 on c/b Pat Olliver. Saturday, September 18: Men – Rarangi Trophy Rd 4 – Medal - Net - Ladies – Medal – Net – Alan Rutledge 67, Terry Grant 70, Gary Barnett 70, Allan Ryder 72, Murray Ingram 73, Cyril Dawson 74, David Best 75, Brian Gill 75, Terry Lane 76, Owen Gibbs 76, Bruce Curgenven 76, Allan Shutkowski 76. Ladies – Net – Janet Laing 71, Marilyn

Smith 71, Suzanne Lang 75, Joanne Rainbird 78, Andrea Thomas 78.

Sunday, September 19: Men’s Stableford – Ladies - Robertson Trophy Rd 5 – Medal – Net Men Maxwell Shortwell 72, Terry Allen 39, Jerome January 38, Paul Hay 38, Jim Thomas 37, Greg Thomas 37, Brian Gill 36, Paul Sainsbury 35, Alan Tait 35, Phil d’Auvergne 34, Kelly Leigh 34. Ladies- 0-20 Sue Campbell 72, Andrea Thomas 73, 21-27 Helen Neale 73, Anne Newman 75.

Rarangi Golf Club Wednesday, September 15: Men’s Rutherford Miln Trophy Rd 7 – Net Ray Tomlinson 71, Murray Ingram 72, Dennis Wye 72, Alan Milne 72, Allan Ryder 72, Owen Gibbs 72, Bruce Curgenven 73, Bob Penington 73, Tony Jordan 73, Allan Shutkowski 73, Iain Berrie 73, Peter Browning 73, Tony Nichol 73, Terry Lane 73, Roland Van Asch 74, Jim Thomas 74, Lindsay McAlpine 74, Dick Hubert 74, Greg Thomas 74, Alan Rutledge 74, Ian Hale 74. Thursday,

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September 14: Women’s 9 hole stableford. Leigh Andrews 20, Suzanne Clifford 15, Neryl Savage 14, Bev Lindsay 14. September 15: Women’s net medal Div.1:Denise Pickering 76, Lucy Jefferis 81, Karen Morris 81. Div.2:Vivienne Boyle 86, Heather Stenhouse 86. September 16: Men’s stableford Div.1:Robin Whiting 35, Mike Godsall 33, John Muir 32, Bede O’Malley 32, Trevor McGarry 31,

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Give Jordie the kicking duties Time to give Jordie Barrett the goal kicking duties fulltime.

He is the best goal kicker out of the three options, Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga.

Is he perfect? Not even close.

The All Blacks have such a rich history of quality goal kickers that not one of the trio will ever go down as one of the greats off

antics of Damian McKenzie must also be put on the back burner.

Jordie is an attacking threat from the back, good under the high ball (when he doesn’t kick his leg out) and can read the game well.

Beauden has looked well off the pace since returning from Japan.

Yes, he is apparently carrying a hamstring injury but Richie is

the kicking tee but the time has come to commit to one player through to the next Rugby World Cup. In giving Jordie the kicking duties, I’m also suggesting he become the No 1 fullback.

The Beauden at 15 and Richie at 10 experiment must be done away with and the headless-chicken

the best 10 in the country and Beauden should be used, much like McKenzie, off the bench against tiring defensive lines and lethargic forwards.

By giving Jordie the kicking duties the All Blacks will have some continuity in a key area heading into the next Rugby World Cup in 2023.

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Third time lucky: Wairau Valley Golf Club – ‘THE CLASSIC’ The Wairau Valley Golf Club have got their fingers crossed that Covid-19 does not disrupt their annual ‘The Classic’ Golf Tournament again and have a new date set for Friday, November 19, 2021, previously September 24, 2021. The club was expecting to celebrate their 50th Jubilee in 2020 but issues around Covid-19 caused them to cancel their tournament held at

the picturesque Wairau Valley township nine-hole golf course.

Club president, Mike Collins said, “it was very frustrating being unable to hold ‘The Classic’ last year, not just because it was our Jubilee year, but also as it serves as our annual fundraising event, with proceeds specifically targeted at course improvements and the running of the club.”

The Classic is an 18 hole Mens

and Ladies Stableford competition open to all handicaps with places limited to just 72, on a first in first served basis.

Mike has stated how grateful the club is to all the sponsors which will enable the club to offer a good number of prizes on the day, both on and off the Course.

The cost of entry ($50/person) covers a light lunch/BBQ with

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Cuddon Cycling Marl Saturday, September 25, 1.30pmWaihopai Road (opposite Grove Mill Winery) - Open Grade- Okaramio Hotel Challenge Trophy 50km Handicap, Junior U17 25km Handicap. Please assemble 1pm. Open Grade $5.

Monday, September 27, 3.30pm - Junior road training and coaching Meet at Rifle Range Carpark, Forest Park Drive. All welcome.

special features including raffles and an auction once all golfers have finished. Refreshments and food will be available around the course to help the players keep their energy levels up.

Book early to avoid disappointment through either email (wairauvalleygolfclub@gmail. com) or by contacting our secretary Alison Graham on 0212122797.

The Sun newspaper is looking for reliable deliverers in the these areas:

• Grovetown • Taylor Pass

Indoor bowls returns after lockdown Indoor bowls is up and running again and started with the Marlborough Champion of Champion events for the pairs and triples played at the Simcox Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.

The pairs was won by the Strand Club with Brian Booker and Melva Smith winning with four wins and 23 ends.

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The runners-up were Tony Jones and Jill Hurcomb representing the Clubs of Marlborough with four wins and 21 ends.

The triples event was won by the Rapaura team of Janet Fenemor, Carolyn Parkes and Graham Mosley with five wins.

Runners-up were Chris Wooster, Peter Edwards and Neil

Bur rell from the Blenheim South Club with four wins.

This Friday, the fourth round of the monthly competition is to be played at the Simcox Stadium.

Running results after the third round are: Grovetown 27 points, Clubs of Marlborough 24, Rapaura 22 points, Blenheim South 22

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On Saturday, the Pratt Cup will be played with lady skips.

Entries to the events secretary by 5pm tomorrow.

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In a try-happy era, accurate goal kicking seems to have slid down the priority list but in a tight World Cup knockout game, it can be the difference between success and failure as tries often dry up.

Jordie may not be everyone’s cup of tea but committing to him early could provide big dividends, in crucial games down the road.

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