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Dr Chris Piper of Isobel Olives is one of Olive NZ’s 2021 gold medal winners in their certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil awards, announced at the weekend.

He began his venture into olives in Marlborough in 2016, when he purchased a grove of 90 trees near Rarangi.

Chris says he had first moved into olives in Kumeu, when he purchased a lifestyle block after forty years in veterinary

medicine in South Africa, the UK and Auckland.

That venture had some 700 trees – and the first year he entered the Olivetti Group he won Best in Show and three other golds.

“But I’ve had to wait for ten years now to get another one.”

He had come to his smaller Marlborough property after six years in Kumeu.

“I have a brother here, two nephews and some good friends,” he says.

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Gold and silver medal haul for local olive growers Continued from page 1.

This year, he’s celebrating the success of his “semi-retirement” venture, with a gold for his Commercial Medium Robust blended oil. “Almond and black pepper notes on nose, pleasant and balanced in the mouth,” said the judges’ notes.

He won a silver for his single varietal Koroneiki. That was described by the judges as “Floral notes over green grass on nose with lingering balanced finish in the mouth.”

Chris says he sources and presses olives from other growers as well as from his own trees. “A harvest of 400-500 trees.”

This is the second year of pressing from what was the old Marlborough Press Ltd machine.

With the downturn in the industry, it had been sold at the wish of the-then shareholders, but Chris was part of a group that purchased it.

There has been a lot of work in getting it up and running well again. Last year they did 57 tonnes, and this year there was, he says, over 100 tonnes.

“We’re hoping that as more growers find out it’s running again, they will become shareholders,” he says.

He says the days when Marlborough was a stronghold of the industry have gone, their land taken by winegrowers – and he doesn’t see much change likely in the foreseeable future. “And the last year Marlborough won gold was in 2014.”

Now top winners tend to come from Kapiti and the Wairarapa.

Marlborough, with just a few of the 165 entries, did make its presence felt this year however.

As well as the Isobel’s gold and silver, The RSA’s Three Services Burleigh Grove Extra Virgin Olive Oil, from John Cragg, won a silver in the Commercial Medium – Blends section. “Fresh black pepper, green grass and rocket aromas on nose, astringent finish on the palate,” said the judges.

Janine Mayson of Marlborough’s Faversham’s extra virgin olive oil also won silver with their Boutique Medium Blend. “Almond and tomato on nose, smooth in the mouth with light chilli finish.”

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Garden festival struck down The Rapaura Springs Garden Festival has been felled by Covid Level 2 restrictions.

The committee behind New Zealand’s premier garden event, scheduled to take place from November 3-7, yesterday had to cancel this year’s event for the first time in its twenty-eight-year history.

“It is not a decision we have made lightly,” says president Tim Crawford.

“The committee and staff have

worked through every different scenario in the hope we could avoid this decision, but under current Covid Level 2 restrictions we simply cannot go ahead.”

With a huge line-up of tours and workshops, and record-breaking ticket sales to date, Marlborough’s largest four-day event was shaping up to be the best ever.

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“This is one of Marlborough’s premier events and brings a multitude of benefits to our region.

“I know the committee has put long hours into planning this year’s event and I’d like to thank them for their hard work.”

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Top young winemaker Peter Russell from Matua Wines has won the 2021 Tonnellerie de Mercurey Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year.

He took home a prize package including $1000 cash, travel expenses to the national final in Central Otago, an educational trip with Fruitfed Supplies and the opportunity of being an associate judge at the 2021 Marlborough Wine Show.

Peter was defending the title so was delighted to win the Marlborough competition for a second year in a row.

He will now focus on taking out the national title when he competes against finalists from Central Otago and the North Island at the national final which will be held later in the year.

Ruby McManaway from Yealands came second and also won the best Fruitfed Supplies Speech as she kept the audience entertained on the topic of Low Alcohol Wines.

Alun Kilby from Marisco took out third place.

The competition took place on October 6.

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The Marlborough Research Centre has announced that the New Zealand Dryland Forests Field Day planned for Wednesday November 10 has been postponed. A new date will be advised soon.

In another change, organisers will be running the field day as an online event, where information about the field day sites, and about growing and utilising durable eucalypts, will be made available.

All those who registered for the November 10 event will be refunded.

Another Covid casualty MORE FM has announced that, for the first time in 43 years, Blenheim’s Mistletoe Market has had to be cancelled. Locals have, however, been promised a bigger and better one in 2022.

Subsidised water taxis Peter Russell: Marlborough’s Young Winemaker of the Year for a second time.

COVID hitting Fabric-a-Brac The South Island’s first Fabric-abrac event has had to be postponed till next year after COVID restrictions meant it was too hard to run the event as planned for 10 days’ time on Saturday October 16.

Fabric-a-brac is a charity event supporting Hospice Marlborough, bringing together sewers, quilters, and other fabric fans.

Organiser Tracy Johnston says it will be held when there is a

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window of opportunity, but that probably won’t be until March or April next year.

“The 100 person limit indoors could have worked if it was a revolving 100, but it is 100 in and out, then the next lot of 100. I considered an outdoor option but that is just too risky with weather.”

Tracy says the response to holding Fabric-a-brac in Blenheim has been huge, with 19 stallholders

with some amazing collections of vintage and modern fabric, haberdashery, sewing supplies and patterns wanting to attend.

The Hospice Shop has been receiving and bundling up donated fabrics and sewing supplies for months, and a pop up cafe operating with barista coffee and baked goods supplied and served by a group of Marlborough Good Bitch Bakers members and other

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Every dollar earned from the pop up cafe, stallholder fees and sales of fabric on the Hospice tables goes back to Hospice Marlborough, she says.

“There is such strong interest in this event from both buyers and sellers, so we aren’t giving up on bringing the first ever Fabrica-brac event to Marlborough in 2022.”

MDC, with funding support from the Marlborough Mayoral Relief Fund, will subsidise water taxi services for residents, workers and visitors from Havelock out to the Kenepuru Sound, as part of its July storm recovery support programme.

Recovery Manager Dean Heiford said he hoped to expand the service from Picton to Torea and Mistletoe Bays soon, with the subsidy planned to continue until the end of March 2022.

“The subsidy is $25 per passenger per trip for scheduled and pre-booked services through the Kenepuru to and from Havelock. Bookings can be made directly with water taxi service providers and also through the Marlborough i-SITE, or call 0800 777 181.”

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A taste of opera Giving Marlburians the chance to experience a taste of opera is the motive behind an event initiated by Whitehaven Wines, in collaboration with the New Zealand Opera.

Whitehaven, through its hospitality partnership with New Zealand Opera, is giving Marlburians an opportunity to experience opera in a fun and engaging format.

“It’s taken quite a bit of planning to get to this stage, but the timing gives us all something fun to look forward to after a challenging year,” says Whitehaven’s managing director Sue White.

A Taste of Opera will be a one-of-

a-kind evening of wine and song.

Held in the Whitehaven Wine Room at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim, the programme has been jointly created by Marlborough-based baritone Robert Tucker and Whitehaven’s chief winemaker Peter Jackson.

Each aria performed during the 90-minute concert will embody the style and nuances of the six varieties of Whitehaven wines that will be served.

Robert will be joined by soprano Georgia Jamieson Emms and pianist Mark Dorrell.

Thomas de Mallet Burgess, general director New Zealand Opera, is de-

lighted to be working with Whitehaven Wines on this unique concert, saying that Whitehaven Wines has been a valued supporter of New Zealand Opera for some time.

“He says he hopes the evening might inspire people to enjoy two of life’s greatest blessings at the same time and travel for more opera in the future.

“Our special thanks to Robert Tucker for cultivating this concert in his hometown.”

Tickets are now on sale, online or at the ASB theatre at $60 per person and are strictly limited. That includes six wine tastings and canapes.

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Vintage Book Fair funds help local youth Day off The committee of the Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Society has decided to cancel their planned Open Day, which was to be held at Brayshaw Park on October 31.

“This is being done in light of the uncertainty around the Covid situation,” says spokesperson Jocelyn Burnett.

“However, there will be a time in the future that we can hold this event, which is always popular with families.”

A small group of Blenheim Lions spent an interesting couple of hours recently.

They were at the Pine Valley education facility, to which they donated money from last year’s Book Fair takings.

The visit allowed them to see exactly how this charity helped local young people, and also how the money had been spent.

Other charities supported by the $5000 raised

by Book Fair funds, done in association with Beavertown Lions, saw donations to the Life Flight Rescue Helicopter and LandSAR (Land Search and Rescue) Thanks to the Lions, Pine Valley now has a house for a permanent caretaker and are hoping to welcome a host of schoolchildren in the near future.

The Lions Book Fair for this year had to be postponed but they hope to be up and running again by mid-March 2022 at the Waterlea Racecourse.

Blenheim Lions Tania Silcock, Mary Belsey, Delphine Lee and Gaynor Cotching, on site with Pine Valley trustee Graeme Ellis.

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Principal Denyse Healy says the school’s incoming leadership team of six students, who will be seniors next year, had backed up the message by working on activities relating to spots. “It’s helped to kick off their leadership roles for 2022,” she says.

Last Monday, they held a spotty hat painting competition, and on Tuesday there was a Get Spotted colouring competition. That was also the day the students came in mufti with a spots theme.

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Minister honours local volunteers

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Last week’s visit of the Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall marked a red letter day for Alzheimer’s Marlborough.

Dr Verrall was welcomed with a powhiri, led by Ma Swann, at their Day Centre on Wither Road on Wednesday October 6, before she mingled with day club members and met volunteers at a small ceremony.

She had come to present a special silver award certificate to the fifty-plus volunteers who were runners up in the 2021 Ministry of Health Volunteer Awards for outstanding achievement in the community.

Manager Catherine Donnelly said she had nominated the volunteers as they work towards their aim of a dementia friendly Marlborough, and whose work covers a huge range of activities and many hours of service.

“They do the garden, they bake and cook, they fund-raise, they entertain our day club members, they are drivers who bring our members to and from the centre and out for trips and many other acts of service,” she said.

Earlier, at the council chambers, Mayor John Leggett had welcomed Dr Verrall to Marlborough along with a small group of representatives from the council’s Older Persons Forum.

There, the Minister had congratulated the region on its coordinated approach to the issues facing the elderly, commending the forum for their organised seniors focus, a model she said she would like to see all through the country.

She also visited Brayshaw Park and met with enthusiasts from the Vintage Car Club.

Te Aroha: Volunteer and board member Margy Crosby and Alzhemer's Marlborough chairperson Alistair Sowman with Minister for Ma (Marlene) Swann led the waiata that greeted the Minister Seniors Dr Ayesha Verrall at the organisation’s clubrooms in Wither Road. on her arrival at the Alzheimer's Society's rooms.

Alzheimer’s Centre manager Catherine Donnelly, with the cake celebrating their volunteers.

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He o Wairau He korero korerono noteteKaunihera Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS MARLBOROUGH NEWSFROM FROMTHE THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT DISTRICTCOUNCIL COUNCIL

Person Forum Marlborough’s Older Persons Forum a a model New Zealand model forfor New Zealand Minister for Seniors Hon Dr Ayesha Minister for Seniors Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall congratulated the region on its Verrall congratulated the region on its coordinated approach to the issues facing coordinated approach to the issues facing the elderly when she visited Marlborough the elderly when she visited Marlborough last week. last week.

The Minister praised the Council’s Older The Minister praised the Council’s Older Person Forum for having “an organised Persons Forum for having “an organised seniors focus”. “The model you have is seniors focus”. “The model you have is one I would like to see all through the one I would like to see all through the she said. country,” she said.

Mayor John Leggett welcomed Minister Mayor John Leggett welcome Minister Verrall to Marlborough along with a Verrall to Marlborough along with a small group of representatives from the small group of representatives from the Council’s Older Person Forum.

Council’s Older Persons Forum on 6 The Mayor gave the Minister an overview October. of the region including that Marlborough “These are difficult times. We see often has the highest number of 65+ per head the public face of our senior politicians of population in the country. “We really but there is a lot that goes on behind value our seniors, ” he said. the scenes, ” he said. The Mayor gave Councillor Jenny Andrews, whose the Minister an overview of the region portfolio includes the Older Person including that Marlborough has the Forum, welcomed the Minister and highest number of 65+ per head of outlined the background to the forum’s population in the country. “We really formation. This group was established in value our seniors, ” he said.

Councillor Jenny Andrews, whose include advocating for nurse practitioners, portfolio includes the Older Persons the local bus service and it dovetails in Forum, welcomed the Minister and with the work of the Access and Mobility outlined the background to the forum’s Forum. formation. This group was established in Minister Verrall is an infectious diseases 1999 and meets monthly. Its successes doctor and also holds the portfolios of include advocating for nurse practitioners, the Minister for Food Safety, Associate the local bus service and it dovetails in with the work of the mobility and access forum.

Minister Verrall is an infectious diseases doctor and also holds the portfolios of

the Minister for Food Safety, Associate Minister of Health, and Associate Minister Minister of Health, and Associate Minister of Research, Science and Innovation. of Research, Science and Innovation.

She outlined some of the Government’s She outlined some of the Government’s focus when it comes to seniors including focus when it comes to seniors including the ‘Better Later Life Strategy’ and work the ‘Better Later Life Strategy’ and work towards an Aged Care Commissioner. towards an Aged Care Commissioner.

She hopes the latter will be in place by She hopes the latter will be in place by Christmas and will be a “watchdog and Christmas and will be a “watchdog and an advocate” for New Zealand’s elderly. an advocate” for New Zealand’s elderly.

“We also want to do some policy work “We also want to do some policy work around senior entrepreneurship,” she said. home around senior entrepreneurship, ” she said.

New Zealand was, she said, already to many senior entrepreneurs and was New Zealand was, she said, already home recently noted as having the most ‘senior’ to many senior entrepreneurs and was bed and breakfast hosts in the world. recently noted as having the most ‘senior’ Members of the Older Person Forum were bed and breakfast hosts in the world. able to ask the Minister questions and Members of the Older Persons Forum discussed issues of importance to this were able to ask the Minister questions community, in particular concerns around and discussed issues of importance to mental health and dementia with people this community, in particular concerns staying longer in their own home, the around mental health and dementia with prevalence of loneliness amongst seniors people staying longer in their own home, and the challenges of modern technology. the prevalence of loneliness amongst The Minister visited Brayshaw Park and seniors and the challenges of modern met with enthusiasts from the Vintage Car technology. “I am always reminding my Club. She also visited Alzheimers colleagues that not everyone can access Marlborough to present volunteers with a digital technology, ” she said. well-deserved Community or NGO Health The Minister visited Brayshaw Park and Service Team ‘runner up for met with enthusiasts from the Vintage best volunteer award’, part of the 2021 Car Club. She also visited Alzheimer’s Minister of Health Volunteer Awards Marlborough to present volunteers with announced in August. a well-deserved Community or NGO Health Service Team ‘runner up for best volunteer award’, part of the 2021 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards announced in August.

Volunteers for Alzheimers Marlborough received a runner up award in the 2021 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards. Receiving the certificate from Minister Verrall (second from left) are Alistair Sowman (far left) and Alzheimers Marlborough Manager Catherine Donnelly with Councillor Jenny Andrews (far right)

Final call for Community Grant applications If you’ve been thinking about If you’ve been thinking about applying for a Marlborough District applying for a Marlborough District Council Community Grant now is Council Community Grant now’s the time to do so before the the time to do so before the application period closes at 5.00 pm application period closes at 5.00 pm on Monday 18 October. on Monday 18 October.

The Community Grants are for The Community Grants are for one-off funding for not-for-profit organisations providing essential organisations providing essential services in the Marlborough services in the Marlborough community from a range of community from a range of different sectors including: different sectors including: environment, heritage, sport and environment, heritage, sport and recreation, community welfare/ recreation, community welfare/ social services, and arts and culture. social services, and arts and culture.

Community Partnerships Advisor Community Partnerships Advisor Jodie Griffiths said the Council recognises the important recognises the important contribution made by community contribution made by community organisations to the wellbeing of organisations to the wellbeing of Marlborough and its residents.

Marlborough and its residents.

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“That’s why it makes funding available through grants such as available through grants such as these to help organisations benefit the wider community,” she said. the wider community,” she said.

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$7.5m funding for Te Hoiere/Pelorus restoration

Minister Minister of Conservation Hon of Conservation Hon Kiri Allan was Kiri Allan was in Marlborough last week to announce a in Marlborough last week to announce a $7.5 $7.5 million boost for the Te Hoiere/Pelorus million boost for the Te Hoiere/ Pelorus Catchment Restoration Project.

Catchment Restoration Project Project.

Project co-chairman Waihaere Mason says the co-chairman Waihaere Mason says the Mahi mo te Taiao/Jobs for Nature funding Mahi mo te Taiao/Jobs for Nature funding will help restore Te Hoiere/Pelorus River will help restore Te Hoiere/Pelorus River and its tributaries while supporting training and its tributaries while supporting training and creating jobs. and creating jobs.

The The announcement was made on Ngati announcement was made on Ngati Kuia Kuia land at Titiraukawa, near Pelorus land at Titiraukawa, near Pelorus Bridge.

Bridge.

“This “This is a real boost after a long time of is a real boost after a long time of planning,” said Mason, who also chairs Te said Mason, who also chairs Te Runanga Runanga o Ngati Kuia Trust. Since the Iwi o Ngati Kuia Trust. Since the Iwi settled settled with the Crown in 2014, restoring Te with the Crown in 2014, restoring Te Hoiere catchments and the Sound had Hoiere catchments and the Sound had been been a priority, along with employment. In a priority, along with employment. In July, July, whanau started training towards an whanau started training towards an NMIT NZ Certificate in Horticulture Level 3 3 at a native plant nursery, to be built at at a native plant nursery, to be built at

Titiraukawa with the Mahi mo te Taiao Titiraukawa with the Mahi mo te Taiao funding. Locally sourced plants will be funding. Locally sourced plants will be propagated for planting along waterways, propagated for planting along waterways, to be protected by fences. to be protected by fences.

As a child at Ruapaka near Canvastown As a child at Ruapaka near Canvastown in the 1940s and 50s, Mason remembers whanau gathering kaimoana from the Te whanau gathering kaimoana from the Te Hoiere/Havelock Estuary. Since then, he has Hoiere/Havelock Estuary. Since then, he has watched progressive deterioration of the Te watched progressive deterioration of the Te Hoiere awa and estuary.

Hoiere awa and estuary.

Ngati Kuia welcomed the opportunity Ngati Kuia welcomed the opportunity to apply matauranga Maori principles to to apply matauranga Maori principles to protecting Papatuanuku, working with protecting Papatuanuku, working with others to restore Te Hoiere waterways to a others to restore Te Hoiere waterways to a more pristine state, he said. more pristine state, he said.

Ngati Kuia, the Council, Department of Ngati Kuia, the Council, Department of Conservation and the community are Conservation and the community are involved in the 10-year Te Hoiere Project. involved in the 10-year Te Hoiere Project.

The Ministry for the Environment, Ministry The Ministry for the Environment, Ministry for Primary Industries, Fonterra, the New for Primary Industries, Fonterra, the New Zealand Landcare Trust, Forest and Bird Zealand Landcare Trust, Forest and Bird

www.marlborough.govt.nz

and Rangitane o Wairau are supportive. and Rangitane o Wairau are supportive.

The fund will pay for 79 full-time equivalent jobs over four years focused equivalent jobs over four years focused on restoring freshwater across the on restoring freshwater across the catchment, eliminating predators and catchment, eliminating predators and weeds, developing land management weeds, developing land management tools and running the nursery. Mayor tools and running the nursery. Mayor John Leggett welcomed the investment John Leggett welcomed the investment

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from DOC’s $1.245 billion Mahi mo te from DOC’s $1.245 billion Mahi mo te Taiao programme, which will create 11,000 Taiao programme, which will create 11,000 nature-based jobs nationally. nature-based jobs nationally. ‘‘Haere, kakea te are poka hou" ‘Haere, kakea te are poka hou’ "Go and ascend the newly trodden path" ‘Go and ascend the newly trodden path’ Further information: www.marlborough.

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The programme aims to support not-for-profit efforts to enhance Marlborough’s biodiversity and its’ natural environment.

Since inception in 2019, Yealands Marlborough Sustainability Initiative has provided groups with funding to support a number of projects including waterway enhancement and protection, wetland preservation, education and wildlife breeding programmes.

‘It’s great to see important and interesting projects applying each year. We’re really looking forward to this year’s applications and supporting initiatives that are making a difference here in Marlborough.’ Mike Wentworth, Yealands Wines GM of Sustainability.

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Annually, Yealands Marlborough Sustainability Initiative provides $50,000 for locally led environmental projects. Projects can apply for individual grants of up to $10,000 per year.

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Funding specifically supports not-for-profit community efforts to improve biodiversity across the Marlborough district.

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John Kendal took up the post of principal of Marlborough Boys’ College in February this year. He talks to Sun journalist Glenise Dreaver about the changes his appointment has brought to the school.

It’s fair to say MBC principal John Kendal has brought a new perspective to the school, with a background that extends far beyond the traditional educational context. (Though there is plenty of that with leadership roles in such places as Rotorua Boys’ High School, Palmerston North Boys’ High School, and more recently, Northland College, which is co-educational).

John started his teaching career in the primary sector before moving into secondary 15 years ago. He is of proud Tapuika Iwi heritage and has taught both Te Reo Maori and physical education.

With both parents being teachers, his pathway could seem pre-determined; but his own educational pathway has, he believes, been strengthened not just

by Te Ao Maori but also by his time working as a referee development officer for NZ Rugby.

“This is where I saw there what a high-performance organisation looks like,” says John.

“That’s hugely important to me.”

He believes that allows him to provide strong leadership and direction, and he sees that as vital in getting staff to come together as a team.

His Maori perspective, he says, keeps him grounded. “It’s given me a strong sense of who I am and whose shoulders I stand on.”

That’s clear on meeting him, where John rises to his feet and presents his powerful mihi. He’s signalled his commitment to Maori right from the start by bringing whanau into the school.

“They saw that I am a principal who wants to listen.”

He smiles as he recalls the kaumatua who whispered quietly to him after one early meeting: “Finally, we’re going to be listened to.”

The Monday, Wednesday and Friday staff meetings now all start with a karakia and end with a waiata. John says he is delighted to feel that staff are now able to respond to the new emphasis on tikanga Maori, feeling they are in a safe place where they can share mihi mihi and spontaneously use Maori words and phrases. “Just learning one or two new words a day, is all it takes.”

“It’s about building confidence,” he says.

But Maori inclusivity isn’t the only new direction.

The rainbow community is also becoming more visible and confident in the school, he says.

“Inclusiveness is a big issue for young people.”

As well as the cultural shift he is leading, John picks up what is, effectively, the creation of a new school.

Marlborough Girls’ College and Marlborough Boys’ College retain their identities, but a joint campus will be created in Mclaughlan Street, where MGC already exists. The neighbouring Bohally Intermediate will shift to the current site of Marlborough Boys’, opening up space for the new development. The project has recently been gifted the name of Te Tatoru o Wairau by local iwi.

The project hasn’t had a seamless history, but John says that being new to it, he doesn’t carry the frustrations

Marlborough Boys’ College principal John Kendal ... leading a change of direction.

of the four to five years that have passed since the decision was made.

“It is what it is,” he says, adding that they are now seeing progress, moving in to the design phase, with architects coming on board.

“But the formula for this is Ministry driven and there’s a lot to discuss, including how to maximise the space and use of shared facilities without doubling up.”

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For now, Covid has added a layer of real uncertainty to their students’ lives, especially in relation to NCEA results.

“The students ask, ‘Am I going to get there?”

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boys together as a community of learners, and providing the best for them means helping each student to catch up with what has been missed, and ensuring their assessments are completed.

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Multi-million-dollar spend on Top of the South rivers Government support for a mountain-to-sea landscape scale project to clean up rivers in the Marlborough Sounds will open up dozens of new job opportunities says Conservation Minister Kiri Allan.

Three Top of the South initiatives will receive new funding through the Government’s Jobs for Nature programme, a multi-agency initiative with the purpose of creating nature-based employment in response to the economic impact of COVID-19.

One local organisation to benefit is The Picton Dawn Chorus, Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Maui community group which will receive $700,000, enabling them to expand their predator trapping efforts from 415 to 4815 hectares.

“In just five years this group has encouraged more than 600 people to trap predators in their backyards and has a team of 165 volunteers working in surrounding bush areas,” the Minister said, adding that the funding will mean eight people can be employed across three years to help with the regeneration of native birdlife, lizards, insects and forests.

A second project, led by the global non-profit organisation

The Nature Conservancy, in conjunction with DOC, the Tasman, Nelson City, Buller, and Marlborough councils involves wide-scale organised weed management across 35,000 hectares of the northern South Island and will explore the possibility of expanding the protection of some sites through QEII covenanting.

“Funding of $6m through Jobs for Nature will employ 29 people with mobilised teams who can work across different locations and provide support to public and private landowners in their aim to leave an environmental legacy we can all share in,” the Minister said.

And the Te Hoiere/Pelorus Catchment Restoration Project is the third project to benefit, to the tune of $7.5m.

“The community, including landowners, iwi, council, government agencies and businesses are already working together on the project, which covers more than 10,700 hectares of the Te Hoiere and Kaituna River and Cullen Creek catchments,” Kiri Allan said.

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second of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit Trilogy. We want to keep it that way.

“This investment will mean the project crew can push on with the next phase, accelerating river restoration work, planting, weed control,

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“It will create job starts for up to 79 people over four years.

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Reap had put an ad in the paper here and she was one of a group of about 20 people who attended the first meeting in the Wesley Church.

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Unlocking key to success Literacy Aotearoa Blenheim at Criterion Lane, one of over 35 Literacy Aotearoa sites around the country, specialise in adult education.

Their qualified tutors deliver a range of programmes for adults in the community and in workplaces.

The goal is to help adults get the essential skills they need to succeed in life - sometimes this is helping some get their learner licence, in other cases it is teaching a range of skills to help someone enter full time study or a job/career.

Reading, writing, spelling and maths are a big part of it but there are a lot of other programmes on offer also: two programmes in Term 4 starting October 18 are Financing my Future, and Work Readiness: The Road to Employment.

Earlier this year Literacy Aotearoa Blenheim won a Ministry of Pacific Peoples contract to deliver a career focused programme aimed at Pasifika in Marlborough to help people enter full time study or work.

Marietta’s stotry One of our Tupu Aotearoa students, Marietta Toma-Esau, took part in this programme and excelled.

Marietta has been accepted into Literacy Aotearoa’s New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching Level 4 tutor training programme and is now on the path to being a professional tutor.

She was also awarded the Pat Robbins Zonta Scholarship for 2021.

Marietta came to New Zealand to Porirua in 2018, had children and

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They expanded the family and Marietta had the responsibility of running the household and doing everything that needed English.

But it was a challenge for her - isolated in a strange country and town.

Mariette took it upon herself to get help with her literacy and numeracy and then went on to get her learner’s licence through Literacy Aotearoa.

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Emma Thame Wedding Photographer, Copper & Lace Imagery  Are you a dog or cat person?

Both! Actually I have a menagerie of animals at the moment, chickens, piglet, calves, lamb, dogs, cat, pet rats and a baby possum. I’m a sucker for animals.  What did you want to be when you grew up?

Air hostess or receptionist.... I was only six years old lol.  Not quite a hidden talent, but I’m very good at?

Oversharing and talking too much, I’m an open book haha.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would it be and why?

So many, but currently “I Am Hope” our mental health system and young people are suffering.  My all-time favourite food is?

Chocolate, especially M&Ms.  The shop you can’t walk past is?

At the moment it’s garden centres, although I’m not a good gardener.  What song is likely to get you on the dance floor?

All sorts, love rock and pop and range from ABBA to Metallica (love a range of 80s music).  Your dream weekend involves?

With my dogs and family at a secluded spot near the sea and beaches.  If you could meet anyone in history who would it be and why?

Would love to have met my grandfather on my Dad’s side.

Otherwise anyone from ancient Greek times.  Favourite programme or series currently watching?

Anything with action or comedy.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

To travel around Europe, or go to space hahaha.

Going to seed: By Wally Richards Plants have one objective in life and that is to reproduce.

Reproduction is mostly done by seeding but can be also achieved through division, suckering, cloning, producing bulblets or pups.

The desire to reproduce is their strongest attribute which can make gardening very difficult at times.

There are two basic forms of plants. One is called annuals because they germinate, grow, flower, seed and then die.

The other type are perennials which live for a number of seasons or in the case of some trees thousands of years.

There are some in between such as bi-annuals which for our purpose here we will not worry about.

Perennials are fairly straight forward, they live, they flower, they produce seeds, they may produce offsets, suckers (new plants from their root system). All while they live for more than one season.

They can have their foliage removed and survive to generate more foliage, unlike an annual plant which if their foliage is removed the root system dies.

It is the annuals that we are going to talk about because as far as I am aware they only reproduce naturally by seeding.

They can in some cases be grown from cuttings. Nature if a bit of their foliage falls onto a suitable bit of dirt they could produce roots and become a clone of their parent plant.

Seeds will not germinate in nature till the conditions are right which means temperatures in both soil and air along with adequate moisture.

If the temperatures are right in summer but it’s too dry to germinate nothing happens till the soil moistens up sufficiently.

A day of rain changes the moisture level and the seeds lying dormant germinate, which includes weeds).

Two possible events may occur then; one is that further rain or your watering follows and the plants/ weeds grow up tall and strong and when maturity is reached they produce flowers and seeds.

The other possibility is there is no more rain and the soil dries, the plant/weed has only grown a few inches and it will realise that it is becoming too dry and immediately mature, flower and set seed before

it dies.

This is where you will see lots of baby weeds in dry areas flowering their hearts out to seed before they wither in the dry conditions.

Their seed falls on to the dry dusty soil to wait for the next moist time to germinate and start the cycle all over again.

From this we learn that annual plants, or ones we call weeds, when they encounter stress or checks in their growing they will feel that their lives are threatened and go to seed.

We call this ‘bolting’ and you will see the term bolt resistant, which means the particular species will tolerate a bit of stress before going to seed.

When it comes to non fruiting vegetable plants we want them to reach maturity without going to seed prematurely. So our cabbages, lettuce, silverbeet, celery etc will produce good plants to harvest and eat. If left after maturity they will eventually go to seed.

What we don’t want is the same plants to go to seed before they reach maturity.

Some vegetables are very prone to bolting unless the growing conditions are perfect from the time they germinate to the point of maturity.

If we are growing our own seedlings for planting out and we nurture the plants from germination to planting out by giving them adequate direct sun light, sufficient moisture for sustained growth and we prick them out without damaging the roots after ‘hardening off’

and provide the young plants with good growing conditions we have great success.

If we fall down and the plants get into stress then later on they will likely go to seed.

We call this a ‘check’ in their growth. It could have been caused by becoming too dry, too hot, too cold, too soft and insufficient direct sun light.

Hardening off is very important; when grown in a glasshouse where everything is controlled the foliage of the seedlings is soft and if shoved straight out into the real world they are likely to die or suffer stress.

To overcome this, spray them with Vaporgard to protect the soft foliage and they can then be hardened up quickly.

A day before planting out spray the seedlings with Vaporgard over and under foliage. This acts as a stress guard and reduces transplant shock, protects the plants from the elements and reduces moisture loss through foliage.

Instead of lying down, your plants will sit up and start growing much quicker in their new situation.

If you place Crop Cover over them with hoops you will protect the plants from birds, cats, insects and the elements.

They will grow just about twice as fast which means you will be enjoying your own home grown vegetables much sooner.

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Re: 3 Waters Will the government listen to the concerns of our councils re the requested feedback to their sweeping 3 Waters reform. After all the discussion, expense, etc that local bodies have been put to, my guess is the government will push right along with their plan, using their majority to quash dissenting voices. The signs from the Beehive don’t appear too friendly.

Something is decidedly off. It might not be the water.

Not a fair process. I think it should be left as it stands each council looks after their own infrastructure. I too agree that the government has a hidden agenda which allows Maori 50 percent control where are our rights this is dividing our country and causing unrest between our nation, everyone should be equal.

No one owns the water, it comes from the sky and it’s for everyone around the world. How Maori think they own it is beyond me. Aboriginal, native American, Indians etc don’t own the water in their countries. What makes Maori think they own our water in New Zealand?

New Zealand / Aotearoa, 3 waters, I don’t agree but Maori should be spoken when able. It’s part of who we are. We’re being divided by the greatest race baiters, brow beaten over a flu jab so we forget our body is our right. The media gave up being factual for being first and we are paying. Wake up!

Re letters to the editor 3 waters. Are you being serious wasn’t me extracting one of the three waters? It is clearly a race issue when a minister wants to take a hundred percent of the asset and give 50 percent control to 16 percent of the population based on their race. Are you starting to see why normal kiwis don’t agree with this asset grab? As for being yours in the first place, your own story you are immigrants to this country as well.

3 waters, it’s all of ours, should not be owned by anyone, it was there before any of us.

It’s a no brainer All essential workers including truck drivers, bus drivers, cab drivers, should be vaccinated.

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Re: Te Reo Maori

How embarrassing to be of the many European privileged people advertising their casual and not so casual racism expressing their disgust at having Te Reo Maori shoved down their throats. So ironic… perhaps you should look to your ancestors actions. And if you don’t want to learn Te Reo, then don’t.

Easy. Other people using it isn’t going to teach you anything! Stop complaining and move on!

I agree with Proud Old New Zealander. I am 78 and if I wanted to learn Maori I would have done so. Is it being taught to young ones at school. If so what lesson are being missed out?

It should be up to their parents if they want them to learn it. What a rip off with the water.

Sadly people have missed the point Aotearoa is home to Maori New Zealand is home to all our manuhiri, time you stopped whinging about Te Reo Maori being spoken everywhere you look. This was taken from Maori and now given its rightful place here in Aotearoa. It’s not up to you to say if it’s welcomed or not in your surroundings, time to accept it’s a given, Te Reo Maori is here to stay … time to embrace it or get left behind in the dust.

I too am sick and tired of listening to TV news people trying to talk Maori. I agree whole heartily about having this rammed down our throats. If I wanted to learn, which I don’t, I would do something about it. I am also over having New Zealand called Aotearoa. My father and grandfather fought in the war for New Zealand not Aotearoa.

Racist Marlborough. Txt talk shows racism rife in Blenheim. To all those complaining that Te Reo is being shoved down your throats. It was literally beaten out of Maori children for a generation, by Pakeha colonialists. All you have to do is turn off your media. You live in Aotearoa New Zealand, acknowledge its full history, not just the bits that allow you to sit comfortably.

As a reasonably new resident in Marlborough (7 years) it is disappointing to realise that many fellow residents, perhaps even a neighbour, are so blindfolded by their prejudices they think that because Maori are not a majority of the population their language should not be promoted.

I’m so sick and tired of imigrants calling themselves NZers, moaning about Te Reo Maori, if you know our history, we we’re beaten, strapped, had soap shoved down our throats for speaking our true language. You’ve taken everything else of us, don’t like it leave it, don’t degrade it, it’s there for all who want it.

Why are we getting Te Reo forced on us. Maori were not here first they were immigrants the same as the rest of us. Moriori were here first but got killed off.

Re: Stand up tall Well done, a lot will agree with all you have said. Whatever is going on in our country, I thought all in New Zealand were all one. But there seems to be a split going on now. Our life is not normal right now with the stress of Covid 19 and now with talks of different changes to New Zealand, it is very upsetting, this is not our New Zealand.

Simply deport!

If Brian Tamati is not prepared to accept New Zealand/Aotearoa Laws, why not simply deport him to his ancestral homeland … The Polynesian Island Group?

At any cost!

We have been free of the virus, today 130 RSE workers with only one vaccine are to do only 5 days MIQ and one negative test are then split between Marlborough and central Otago, landed in Christchurch. Cindy has been desperately gagging for just one case in our caring populous and here is the answer.

A deadly vintage.

REAP House I see REAP house is up for sale. That house is mortgage free, they own it. I hope they’re not going to rent on Russell Terrace.

Be kind, not!

Who voted for this government, are you keen to admit it. Shameful apartheid politics. Is that what you call be kind Jacinda.

Shelly Beach Picton Went down to Shelly beach for a picnic to watch the boats on Picton harbour. I found the parking lane and two lane road gone!

Replaced by a single lane winding road to the new yacht club facility. What utter stupidity, who approved this. Was this approved by the local community?

txt talk of the week Great hospital staff I have great respect for our staff at Wairau hospital.

Such professionals who deliver a high standard of care.

We are truly blessed here in Marlborough to have these people working for us in our health sector.

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Maori language week The people that complain about Maori language week. Half of you people can’t speak English properly so maybe you should start learning the Maori language.

I am a 61 year old Pakeha. I love that the Maori language Te Reo is being used more in the media and on the street. I am ashamed that some of the texters are so anti the first people of this nations language. Maori were here first.

Their language deserves being recognised and revived. Wales did the same. Colonialism by England did so much damage to Maori and the generational damage is obvious. Enjoy learning a new and also old (older than you) and beautiful language.

For the past two weeks we have had language weeks of two peoples of the same population in this country. One we were bombarded with all verbal and other, the next week. I could find and heard nothing of those who had language, culture, tradition, achievement and success for many millennia and should actually be a major parliamentary party by populace. Do you folks also miss the roar of silence?

Maori language too much on all channels we never hear about the Moriori language or what happened to them, wrongly slaughtered by who? We are one aren’t we?

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Catamaran launched in spray of champagne

A proud moment: Out on the water for the first time on October 3 - WBC’s new boat, MV Ray White.

The beginning of a new era for the Waikawa Boating Club was signalled on Sunday October 3, with the wellaimed swing of a bottle of gold-flecked champagnoise by Waikawa Boating Club patron, Nicky Jenkins.

It burst on to the bow of the club’s brand-new catamaran with a satisfying smash and spray of bubbles.

MV Ray White was launched!

Girvan, the previous club boat which had been gifted by the Holtrop family, had served very well but it had come time to upgrade. With a massive drive from the club to raise funds on top of what the sale of Girvan generated, the new alloy catamaran was launched.

Generous grants from Lion Foundation and TAB set an excellent foundation for commissioning the new build through Picton-based Tory Channel Contracting.

Every centimetre of Ray White was built locally and much of it through generously donated time and materials.

The club website lists all the contributors with sincere thanks.

A club boat is used for many purposes and Club Commodore Dave Kelway says controlling yacht racing, assisting in beach clean ups throughout

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Patron Nicky Jenkins launches MV Ray White.

the Sounds, supporting club events, transport for events and generally being part of Marlborough Sounds boating are all important.

“We realise how lucky we are at Waikawa in having a large membership base and business and community support which makes this asset a reality for us.”

Dave says he’s confident this would be the best club support boat in the country.

A mai T hompson, Pou Ti kanga, cultural manager of Te Atiawa Manawhenua Ki Te Tau Ihu, blessed the waka and gave her every chance of a safe life in the Marlborough Sounds.

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor, Club Commodore, Dave Kelway and Chris Williams from the new boat committee added to the storytelling on what was a special day for the club and boating in the region.

It was naming sponsor Stu McLean who tore away the shrouds to reveal MV Ray White as the name of the club boat.

(No surprise that Stu is from Ray White Real Estate Marlborough and their branding will be seen throughout the racing and boating season).

Photo credits Karmyn Ingram.

Clockwise: Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor opens the club racing season.

Amai Thompson blessing the waka.

Naming sponsor Stu McLean at the launch of WBC’s new boat MV Ray White, on October 3.

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We are proud to support the Marlborough community.

The Waikawa Boating Club’s brand new start boat is a wonderful testament of community spirit, and we’re proud to be associated with the below companies and individuals, who have kindly donated resources and time to this project.

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Wednesday October 13, 2021 In Memoriam

Death notices

JONES (WOODWARD) Woody 09.10.2014

Sette anni da quando sei passato ma ti sento accanto a me ogni giorno. e vero quello che mi hai detto. ti amo sempre.

Lynn

URGENT services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757.

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

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

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

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

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

Community notices

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

Married at Holy Trinity Church, Picton.

October 29, 1956.

Congratulations and love from all your family.

Te Rerenga o Te Ra Kapa Haka Housie Fundraiser 1pm Saturday 16th October, Clubs of Marlborough. 40 Games and 2 Supers, Raffles.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun. co.nz or phone 577 7868.

Church Notices

Not Strictly Jazz

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 172 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030.

Top local musicians will present a programme of music from various cultures around the world. Dec 1011 evenings, December 12 matinee.

Tickets: $24.50. $2 from each ticket goes to Hospice Marlborough.

Bookings at The ASB Theatre.

House Wanted House Wanted. Young family of four looking for a house to buy in Blenheim. Please contact Kim 0273573676.

3 BDRM, 2 bathroom, double garage, double glazing, land area 1000sqm plus. $600,000 approx. Marlborough area. Cash buyers. ph Warren 027-223-1121 or Hester 027-255-3525

Share your community events!

Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations!

For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words.

EXCLUDES: AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. All notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High St.

Wanted to Buy Garage Sale Redwoodtown, Westhaven Place. Signs out at 8am this Saturday 16 October.

WANTED TO BUY- Old tobacco tins, NZ postcards, military items, garden tools, woodworking tools, records from the 1970’s/80’s, old petrol station related items, fountain pens, crystal decanters/whisky & wine glasses, NZ history books, gold jewellery, antique bottles, Tonka, Fun Ho & tin toys, white Crown Lynn vases & swans & all collectables. Collector of NZ / Maori & whaling related artifacts. All of the above are popular & fetching good money at the moment. Free quotes we travel. Rarity, condition & collectability = more $$$. Just Browsing 26 Battys Rd (03)5775402.

MULLER RD, Saturday, October 16. 9.30am - noon.

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

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

MASON-SMITH, Betty: On Saturday October 9, 2021 peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey. Cherished Mum of Florrence, Allen, Susie (Linda), Katie, Loulou (Helen), Sharron, Andrew, and Karen. Much loved Nana Bet to her many mokopuna. Loved daughter of the late Kate and Skipper Mason. Much loved sister of Evelyn, Charlotte, Maemaeroa, Andrew, Kipa, Tohi, and Ra. Loved and respected by her extended family and all who knew her.

Special thanks to Ashwood Park and Waterlea caregivers. Messages may be sent to Betty’s family c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

In lieu of flowers a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be deposited to account number 02-0600011228-400 (Ref: MASON-SMITH). A time of celebration for Betty will be held at Tuamātene Marae at 1.00pm on Wednesday, October 13 followed by interment at Maori Island, Grovetown (Otamawaho). Alternatively the service may be viewed via https:// vimeo.com/event/1365814

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van RAALTE, Charles Alex Peter: Passed away at home, on Tuesday October 5, 2021.

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Detailing

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Concrete Placing Driveways • Form Work Exposed Concrete Concrete Stamping Concrete Cutting Core Drilling

ph 021 0869 3491

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Gasfitting

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Gas Appliance Installation & Servicing Gas Water Heating General Plumbing Maintenance Blocked Drain Cleaning CCTV Camera Inspections

021 445 489 www.pandk.org

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Book online www.airify.co.nz

Complete Site Preparation and Excavation Services

Carpet install & service

$75

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FOR ALL THINGS CONCRETE

Building

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

See the experts for:

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Jewellers

Panel & Paint Approved Gold Repairer for Classic Cover Insurance • Panel and paint specialists • Plastic welding • Large and small repairs • Fully equipped paint booth • Touch-ups and full re-sprays • Insurance work

NZTA Approved C2 – 5 Course Driver Licence Endorsement Courses Forklift Training 25 McPherson Street Richmond, Nelson

03-544 4800

info@classicandcustom.co.nz | classicandcustom.co.nz | 3 Warwick Street

For all your electrical needs

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

Ph: 579 4445 www.cmelectrical.co.nz

www.training4you.co.nz info@training4you.co.nz

• Sectional Doors • Roller Doors • Tilt Doors • Commercial Doors • Gate Systems • Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM Ph 578 8251 info@dominatorblenheim.co.nz

PAINTing

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FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING & DECORATING MARLBOROUGH’S ONLY DULUX ACCREDITED PAINTING TEAM RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL Call now to arrange an obligation-free quote

Ph 578 2595 Cleghorn St Redwood Village

BLENHEIM TRUSTED PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS AND DRAINLAYERS WHETHER YOU NEED GAS, DRAINAGE OR PLUMBING SERVICES, WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED.

by Cantwell Joinery Visit us online at www.mastercraft.co.nz or call us on 03 578 3375 Showroom: 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim

TREE CARE

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

03 578 0086

garage doors

Quality repairs to all brands.

Plumber YES We Repair Everyday Vehicles

Professional Driver Training Tailored To Suit Industry Requirements

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Advertising

Advertise your business & services in Marlborough’s best read newspaper Delivered into over 19,000 Marlborough homes every week.

Ask us about our fantastic cost effective packages that really work!

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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.

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

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Wednesday October 13, 2021

Part time Laundry person required We are looking for a part time laundry person to join our team.

Applicants will need to be available to work Nightshifts 2 days per week.

Please call Naomi, Village Manager on (03) 5775208 or 0211366504.

Applications close Wednesday 20th October 2021

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news tips Do you have news that you would like to share with the people of Marlborough?

Casual Opportunities Shakespeare Bay • Do you enjoy working outdoors and don’t mind physical work?

• Can you work a variety of hours including nights and weekends?

• Want a pay rate of $27.72 per hour + night allowance + 10% annual leave calculation?

• Have the freedom to work as and when required

Contact Jacqui on 027 734 0113 for more information or apply online via www.portnelson.co.nz/about-us/careers

Are there issues that you feel need coverage in our community?

Send your tips to news@ blenheimsun.co.nz

Wednesday 72 High Street, Ph 03 577 7868

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Labourer Gardener Marlborough District Council’s gardens continuously get high praise for their beauty from locals and visitors to the region. The team responsible for keeping these gardens in pristine condition is looking for a Labourer Gardener to join them.

This role requires an enthusiastic person with an understanding of gardening, a good eye for detail and a willingness to learn.

This is a great opportunity for you if you: • Have a passion for gardening.

• Enjoy working outdoors in a team environment.

• Are physically fit and happy to get your hands dirty no matter the weather.

• Have the ability to cope with all gardening related tasks • Have a valid driver’s licence and are able to drive manual vehicles.

• Are reliable, motivated and enjoy hard work.

The hours of work for this role are 40 hours per week. There will be a degree of flexibility in this regard for the right candidate. The normal hours of work are between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm Mondays to Fridays.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you then please apply.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 17 October 2021.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact Brad Molony (Gardens Manager) on brad.molony@marlborough.govt.nz

www.marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

CARPENTERS WANTED

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We are hiring carpenters now for both commercial and civil projects in the Marlborough area.

We would also consider hammerhands and apprentices with a minimum of 3 years experience.

Top rates paid weekly with all PPE provided along with any specialised onsite training if required.

Must have own tools and reliable transport with a current NZ drivers licence and a valid visa to work in NZ.

To apply please send your CV to jobs@bts.nz or call us on 027-370-8545

There’s a Golf Club on the border of Sweden and Finland: half the holes are in one country and half in the other.

Marlborough Plumbing and Heating are looking for Registered Plumbers and/or Plumbing Apprentices to join our fun, motivated and hardworking team.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Assistant Cycle Skills Instructor

About Us

Marlborough District Council is looking for “Assistant Cycle Skills Instructors” to join the team that is responsible for delivering the RideOn Cycle Skills Programme in Marlborough schools.

The RideOn Cycle Skills Programme provides training for young people to progressively gain the skills and experience they need to confidently ride on the road. As part of this programme, trainees learn the ‘how and why’ of being a skilled road user through your instruction and by reflecting on their own learning.

This is a casual position with the programme being delivered in schools during school hours (typically between 08:30 am to 01:00 pm).

You’ll spend plenty of time on your bicycle and helping learners on their bicycles, so being competent and confident rider in a variety of traffic conditions is essential.

For this role you will require: • Excellent communication and listening skills.

• The ability to resolve conflict in an appropriate manner.

• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.

• Your own bicycle and cycling helmet for instruction purposes.

Ideally you will be physically fit, will have coaching or teaching experience, and will be comfortable delivering a prescribed programme to large groups of trainees. You’ll be reliable, stay calm in stressful situations, and be committed to increasing cycling and its benefits in Marlborough.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 17 October 2021.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact Braden Prideaux (Sustainable Transport Manager) on braden.prideaux@marlborough.govt.nz.

For 21 years, we have built a reputation for quality and customer services, specializing in new homes, light commercial, renovations for plumbing and central heating design and installs. Rob has been a member of the NZ Master Plumbers Assn for 20 years. So quality and integrity has always been at the forefront of what drives us.

Our team work closely with award winning building companies and architects from start to finish for new builds and alterations. Blenheim is a close-knit community in which our team enjoy working hard to service and strive to achieve the best result for our customers.

We are also Marlborough’s Central Heating Specialists, we lay km’s of underfloor pipe annually and heat homes with the latest of technologies so if you are after variety in your job, then we can help We are looking for Plumbers to join our company in Blenheim with the potential to earn top rates depending on your experience.

Working closely with us, you will also have an opportunity to move into Quoting or Heating Design specialist depending on experience and requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar Plumber role in residential plumbing maintenance & new installations. Additionally, you will have: • NZ Certification or registration for Plumbing • A can-do attitude and the ability to problem-solve • Excellent communication and leadership skills • Have a clean full NZ Drivers License • A keen eye for detail • Legal work permit for New Zealand • Time management skills

What’s in it for You?

• Company vehicle and a work phone and ipad • Tool allowance • Overalls, wet weather gear and boots provided – we’ve just got flash new uniforms too!

• A paid day off for your birthday • A team to support you on your journey

• Beers, barbeques and lots of fun social events –you’ll need a sense of humour!

• Work with a wide range of customers and extensive variety of projects • A boss who looks after you, and supports you in your career.

Apply today and don’t miss out on starting this rewarding opportunity as soon as possible!

Contact rachelle@mph.co.nz with your CV.

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Public Notices

Clothing Alterations:

by Lynette Atkinson-Parker For your sewing requirements Phone 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010 Quality Service Guaranteed

Public Notices

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

Wednesday 13 October

Witherlea Indoor Bowling Club wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the following sponsors during the 2021 season: Countdown Redwood, Pak’nSave, Vicki Baker, Mitre10, Kmart, Bunnings, Paper Plus and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Meets every Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am.

We meet to support each other, have regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment.

Info/meeting venue details please phone Virginia on 0273 035 879.

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

Annual General Meeting

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE INCORPORATED will hold its AGM at 12.15pm on Thursday 21st October 2021.

The meeting will be held at Marlborough Community Law 14 Market Street | Blenheim Attendance by Zoom will be available Presentation of Annual Reports, Election of Office Holders are the main items of business.

MEMBERS, STAKEHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC ALL WELCOME. To confirm attendance please contact; Community Law Marlborough Phone: (03) 577 9919 or Email: reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz.

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THE Blenheim Guiding Support Group wish to advice that all raffles have been drawn and winners notified. We thank the community for their wonderful support.

Both Marlborough Red Cross Branch community events Red Rose Day and Fashion on Parade (18.10.21) at Ūkaipō have had to be cancelled due to the effects of Covid-19 on both the growing of red roses and limitations on numbers allowed to be inside.

We know we have a lot of support in the community, and wanted to share this with you.

We will be back in 2022.

Queries for Fashion on Parade to lornakwhitehead@gmail.com

5pm, Tuesday November 9th, 2021 The Lifetime Business Hub, Level 2, 3 Main Street, Blenheim.

RSVP: By November 2nd to manager@businesstrustmarlborough.co.nz

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

ph 0800 00 24 25 Eric Jackson Antique Buyers, PO Box 665, Picton

Picton Mahjong:

Marina Cove 1pm. Contact Gyllian 573 5383.

Blenheim Depression Support Group:

Support group for postnatal mothers:

Every Wednesday from 9.30am to noon. Child minders help with the babies. Call Tatiana 0279 019 807.

Lions’ Club of Blenheim:

Serving the community for over fifty years. Like to know more about the Lion’s Club? Would you be interested in becoming a Lion? Tea meetings are held on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Contacts: Delphine Lee 029 942 5004 or Helen Williams 021 145 8572.

Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival Event:

Edwin Fox Talk # 1 – Convicts 7 pm. The Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, Dunbar Wharf, Picton are hosting a series of Wednesday Night Talks. This first event is talking about the convicts. Hear about the famous train robbers and what conditions were like on board the ship. Gold Coin Entry. Bookings essential. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship. nz or phone 573 6868.

Thursday 14 October Social Badminton:

Thursday mornings 9am-noon. Simcox Stadium, Battys Road. $5.00. All adults welcome. For more details phone Sara 579 9474.

Ulysses Retreads Group:

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

Choir:

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

Keep U Moving Gentle Walking exercise for seniors:

Re-started under Level 2 restrictions. You must sign in, wear a mask & keep social distancing. Numbers are limited to 50 so please ring first if you haven’t registered. EveryThursday 11:30am-12.30pm at St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld Street Blenheim.

Contact Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator on 0212694198 for more information.

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

Blenheim Rock N Roll Club Nights:

Clubs of Marlborough 7.30-9.30pm. Till November 25. Have you ever wanted to learn to Rock N Roll?

Here's your chance! We are an active, social and fun club with members who are welcoming and keen to help others learn. A great way to keep fit but meet new and old friends as well. All welcome!

Beginners and intermediate classes throughout the year as well as very popular dance nights with a band and other Rock N Roll clubs invited. For more information please contact Sally 021 257 3283, Erin 027 234 1709, or David 027 814 4221.

CANCER SOCIETY MARLBOROUGH

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Gazania Flower Photo by Bruno Cyrillo. A selection of Bruno's photographs will feature regularly, showcasing landscapes and happenings from our region.

For your next photography assignment contact Bruno 021 141 4127 brunocyrillo@hotmail.com

news tips Send your tips to news@blenheimsun.co.nz

Wednesday 72 High Street, Phone 03 577 7868

Venue: Cancer Society Rooms, 76a Maxwell Rd, Blenheim Thursday 21st October 2021, 5.30 pm All members, volunteers and friends of the Society are welcome to attend.

RSVP: hilaryg@cancersoc.org.nz

SUPER SATURDAY SHUTTLE The St John Marlborough Health Shuttle will be available to take members of the public to the COVID-10 Vaccination Centres this Saturday October 16th.

The shuttle will be running all day and will pick-up and deliver back home anyone who takes this opportunity for this SUPER SATURDAY Vaccination Day.

You can book the shuttle by phoning 0800 333 781.

Close off for bookings is 3.30pm on Friday October 15th.

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Stamp collections, coin collections, old toys, post cards etc. Cash paid. Ph 021 138 8949.

Marlborough Red Cross Branch

GROWERS WANTED

Wednesday October 13, 2021

Friday 15 October Kidzone:

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

Vintage Farm Machinery:

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

John 577 7442.

Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival Event: Til Death Do Us Part – Kiwi Gothic Prose & Poetry Reading

6 pm. A night Kiwi Gothic prose and poetry readings by candlelight at Marlborough Museum.

Bookings essential. RSVP by Wednesday, October 13 –info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz or phone 578 1712.

Saturday 16 October Marlborough Artisan Craft Market:

Blenheim CBD 9.30am-2pm. The market is a showcase of local Artisans with a large selection of craft products to select from. The market has a vibrant atmosphere to browse and enjoys at your leisure.

Children are catered for with an activity zone with outdoor games for young and old to enjoy.

Blenheim Chess Club:

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

St. Andrew’s Annual Town Garden Tour:

10am –4pm. Tickets available from Devon Nursery, Selmes, Roselands, Islington Gardens, Cresswells and the church office (cash sales only). Cream teas, plants, preserves, Christmas gifts and crafts will be on sale.

Crop Swap:

2-3pm, Crossroads - 2 Redwood Street. Sharing abundance from our gardens: Fruit, vegetables,

preserves, relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings, baking. Giving generously and mindfully taking. Further details 027 372 2897.

Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival Event: Greyhound Party

2 pm. Join the famous Mr Blitzy and Beautiful Beatrice at the Cleghorn Rotunda for a walk and afternoon tea. Selfie opportunities galore! Greyhounds can make the perfect pets. Many people haven’t met greyhounds before, and are keen to know more about these wonderful dogs. RSVP by Thursday, October 14 – info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz or phone 578-1712.

Sunday 17 October Marlborough Farmers' Market:

Marlborough A&P Showgrounds. 9am-noon. Fresh produce from your local farmers. Come and see the tasty line up of fresh and seasonal, gourmet and artisan produce and products that this region has to offer.

Picton Rail and Sail:

On the Foreshore - mini train rides and mini yacht hire to sail on our pond every Sunday 11am - 3pm, operating every day during school holidays.

Still only 20 cents per ride / yacht hire!

St. Andrew’s Annual Town Garden Tour:

10am –4pm. Tickets available from Devon Nursery, Selmes, Roselands, Islington Gardens, Cresswells and the church office (cash sales only). Cream teas, plants, preserves, Christmas gifts and crafts will be on sale.

Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival Event: Making Marlborough and the Marlborough Video Vault 2pm. Marlborough Museum hosts veteran filmmaker Paul Davidson who talks about his heritage documentary work and introduces the Marlborough Video Vault, a repository for our audio-visual history. Bookings essential. RSVP by Friday 15 October – info@marlboroughmuseum. org.nz or phone 578 1712.

Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival at Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre Picton: Private Tour of the Edwin Fox

11 am. A special invitation for Marlburians to explore an international treasure in our own backyard with Museum Manager Karen McLeod.

The Edwin Fox was built in 1853 and has had a surprisingly varied life including trading, Crimean War troop carrier, convict ship and immigrant ship.

FREE Entry. Bookings essential. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 573 6868.

Monday 18 October Rotary Clubs in Blenheim:

Meet Monday & Tuesday evenings at 5.30pm.

Rotary is a world-wide service club for men and women – doing great things in your community.

For further information on meeting venues, please phone Kevin on 0211 738 784, or Jon on 0272 229 505.

Witherlea Indoor Bowling Club:

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

Blenheim Scottish Country Dance Club:

Every Monday at 7.30pm at Whitney Street School Hall, Whitney Street. Come and try it! You don’t need a partner. For information ring Miriam 928 4479.

Blenheim Badminton Club:

Every Monday: Juniors 5.30-7pm, seniors 7-9pm, St Mary's Hall, corner Francis and Hudson Streets.

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Tuesday 19 October

Art therapy group for pregnant women:

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

Steady As You Go (SAYGO) Gentle exercise & balance class for seniors:

Re-starting under Level 2 restrictions. You must sign in, wear a mask & keep social distancing.

Numbers are limited to 50 so please ring first if you haven’t registered. Every Tuesday 11:30am12.30pm at St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld Street Blenheim. Contact Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator on 0212694198 for more information.

Persistent Pain Group:

Meet every Tuesday at Biddy Kates 5pm-6pm. For people with persistent and chronic pain and their supporters. All welcome.

Ulysses Club Rides Thursday 14th October 11am Retreads Group.

Sunday 17th October 1pm Social Ride Rai Valley.

Wednesday 20th October 7pm Committee Meeting Tim Wills. Thursday 21st October 11am Retreads Group. Sunday 24th October 11am “The Store” Kekerengu for Lunch. Thursday 28th October 11am Retreads Group. Saturday, Sunday, Monday 30thOctober- 1st November. Double Overnighter to Pohara Golden Bay. Sunday 31st October 1pm Social Ride Pelorus Bridge. All rides are weather dependent

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

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Horseman Merv Bryers remembered Marlborough harness racing trainer Merv Bryers is being remembered for his lifetime involvement in the industry.

Merv died after a short illness last week.

Several drivers at last Thursday’s Addington meeting wore black armbands in memory of Merv.

While he did some junior driving in the 1970s, it was his move to America which saw him leave the game again, coming back in the 1990s for a few more drives in New Zealand, including a win on Jolter at Auckland in 1992.

A move to Blenheim for retirement in 2016 saw him dabble in harness racing again by helping out fellow trainer Brent Weaver.

While Merv had been training for the last four seasons, his career in harness racing spans back to the 1970s.

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grow and I was too big to be a jockey, so I got involved with the trotters and started to work for Monty Kerr,” he told The Sun in July.

“I became what they called a probationary driver, which is now a junior driver, and I had quite a few winners in my first year of driving. Then Harness Racing New Zealand gave me an open licence.

“I was out on my own then and it was really hard.

I raced for about a year or so and then I walked away from it.”

Bryers returned to racing in the 1990s before he took another sabbatical. When he moved to Blenheim a couple of years ago his urge to train returned once more.

“My wife (Paulette) and I moved to Blenheim. I saw the trotting track there and decided to get involved in racing again,” he says.

“We started off with Monaro Maro two seasons ago, which Maurice Wharton gave to us because she was only a little wee thing.

“She went on to perform well for us and now she is going really well in Australia.”

Monaro Maro won five races for Merv before she was sold to Australia where she has won a further 13 races, including the Gr.3 Horsham Trotters Cup (2700m), Gr.3 Derby Royale Trotters Free-For-All (2240m), and Gr.2 Matriarch Trot (2240m).

Mo n a r o M a ko i s a half-brother to Monaro Maro and is now racing in Australia.

Team Sailing season kicks off with “Have a Go”

Abhaya Keir, Grace Hodges, Kyla Fransen, Kennedy Florence, Addison Florence and Iris Ewart.

Marlborough Secondary Schools Team Sailing will be kicking off the upcoming season with a “Have a Go” session on Sunday, October 17 at 1pm - 4pm weather permitting.

This is a great opportunity for aspiring sailors to learn about this exciting sport and get out on the water for a taster session with more experienced crew members and under the watchful eyes of our coach, Kate Overend.

Team sailing is an exciting sport where skills, tactics

and working together as a team combine to make success. In New Zealand the best opportunity to learn and develop skills is to join the secondary school teams at MBC, MGC and Queen Charlotte College.

We want to encourage young people who are in secondary school already or transitioning to year 9 in 2022 to come along and see what this is all about.

Team sailing offers you the opportunity to join the sport early in secondary school

and continue to develop skills, learn leadership and decision making over the years.

You make great friendships and learn lots of skills with the support of seasoned sailors and supporters.

The “Have a Go” session will be held at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Shelley Beach Picton and more information is available on the QCYC website with contact details for the team managers.

Picton Golf Club

Golf Results Rarangi Golf Club Wednesday, October 6: Men’s Midweek – Rutherford Miln Trophy – Net Hans Bloemberg 66, Tony Nichol 71, Owen Gibbs 72, Allan Hogg 73, Graham Ilott 74, Phil Hill 75, Dennis Wye 75, Chris Harvey 76, Terry Allen 77, John Jones 77, David Best 77. Thursday, October 7: Ladies – The Robertson Trophy – Net Best over the field – Tracy Bary 76, 21-27 – Helen Neame 79, 28+ Kathy Payne 79. Saturday, October 2021 9: Ladies Shoot Out, played in excellent conditions with some exceptional golfing – well done ladies. 1st Pat Olliver, 2nd Tracy Bary, 3rd Helen Neame, 4th Janet Laing, 5th Marianne Grant, 6th Sue Godsiff.

Men’s Combined Par, Ladies – Par Men – Tony Nichol/Alan Milne +1, Blair Bavin/

Glenn Kirby 0, Gordon Lang/Mark Milne -2, Ezra Kahaki/Owen Gibbs -4, Brian Gill/ Jerome January -5. Ladies – Sue Campbell +8, Marilyn Smith -4. Sunday, October 10: Men – Jack Enright Trophy – Stableford, Ladies - LGU, Stretch Trophy – Net Men – James Sutherland 40, Bruce Curgenven 40, Jerome January 38, Terry Allen 38, Tony Nichol 36, Paul Sainsbury 36, Blair Bavin 35, John Cootes 35, Cyril Dawon 35, David Best 35, Owen Gibbs 34, Gavin Coombs 34. Ladies – Best Over the field – Marilyn Smith 71, 0.0 – 18.4 Rete Kydd 73, Aroha Minhinnick 74, 18.5 – 25.7 Susan Godsiff 76, Annie Hubert 80, 25.8 – 40.4 Carla Heppelthwaite 76.

Awatere Golf Club Wednesday, October 6: The ladies counted putts. Sue Murray with an amazing 75 of the stick had only 26 putts. Wendy Avery with 35 was second. Saturday, October 9: Women played medal plus putts. 1st Wendy Avery 105, 2nd Mary-Ann Reinke

107. Mens winner (Medal) Scott Ralston with 67, 2nd Tony Jordan 71, 3rd Owen Farrell 72 on c/b from Mike Van Kijk 72, 5th Lyell Marfell 73. Nearest to pin 9/18: Steve Marfell, 2/11 Mike Van Dijk. Twos: Steve Marfell, Bing, Lyell Marfell (2).

Marlborough Veterans Golf Association Monday, October 11- Individual: 1. Steve Shallcrass (Wairau Valley) 40 points; 2.

Owen Farrell (Awatere) 33; 3. Trevor McGarry (Marlborough) 35 points, 4.

John Muir (Marlborough), Grant Flynn (Blenheim), Ray Herd (Blenheim), Rowdy Robertson (Picton) 34points; 8. Richley

Down (Picton), Grant Aickman (Picton) 33 points Team: 1st Awatere: Owen Farrell, Lindsay Burrow and Steve Shallcrass: 110 points. 2nd Marlborough #2: 101 points. 3rd Blenheim: 100 points. Next Tournament: Monday, October 18 at Wairau Valley Golf Club.

Saturday, October 2: Eagles Visit - Andrew Sunley 66,Dean Harvey, Jeff Pascoe, Murray Ingram, Jock Mannington, 72, Trev Gullery 73, Ian Jognson, Ian Molloy,

76, Graham Couldrey 77, Ron Adams, Richard McLean 78. Friday, October 8: 9Hole Stableford: Mary Butler 18, Helen McIsaac 14, Penny Edwards 14.

Wairau Valley Golf Club Saturday, October 9: Stableford: Ladies: Maureen McKenzie 34, Mel Hampton 33, Robyn Pupich 33, Ann Walker 33. Men: Richard Bruce 36, Grant Hagen 35, Brian Roughan 34, Mike Collins 32, Roger Restall

31, Steve Shallcrass 31, Colin Baker 31, Mike McKenzie 30, Bill Linklater 30, John McLauchlan 30, Jordan Tulloch 30. Twos: Mel Hampton.

Blenheim Golf Club September 26: 9 Hole Stableford. Blue Arthur 18 Don Lamond 16 Alan Martin 16 George Addis 15 Dan Crawford 15 Clarry Neame 14 Allen Knight 14. September 29: Stableford 0-29 Jo Rainbird 30 Vickie Lane 29 c/b Sa Nga Grupp 29 30+ Barbara Looker 29 Ladies Jan Peglar 16. September 30: Medal Tom Bainbridge 67 Mike Gardiner 70 Ezra Kakahi 72 Don Lamond 72 Desz Campbell 73 Mike Guillemot 73 Ray Herd 73 Tere Poa 74 Don March 74 Grant Flynn 74 Dave Menzies 74 9 Holes Steve Griffin 18 Arnold Newman 17 Leo McKendry 16 Allen Knight 16. October 2: Medal Nigel Smith 70 Nigel Martin 70 Kevin Mills 70 Don March 71 Ryan Windleburn 71 Blue Arthur 71 Bob Tapp 72 Ross Agnew 72 Doug Shaw 72 Mike Guillemot 72 Phil Starkey 73 Don Lamond 73 Paddy Couchman 73 Albertus

van Dyk 73 Ladies Medal Judith Batty 73 Sa-Nga Grupp 81 Jenny Evans 81 NTP Fairweathers 6/15 A van Dyk Sowmans 9/18 Phil Starkey. October 6: Ladies medal Vickie Lane 88 Colleen McLeod 89 9 Holes Sa-Nga Grupp 17. October 7: C V Ritchie Memorial Stableford Morgan Bowe 37 Blue Arthur 34 Duncan Cassidy 33 Doug Shaw 33 Desz Campbell 33 Bob Tapp 31 Ray Herd 31 9 Holes Paddy Couchman 17. October 9: Irish Stableford John Anderson 73 Murray Belk 72 Bob Tapp 71 Ryan Windleburn 71 Michael Daines 69 Paddy Couchman 69 Tom Bainbridge 68 Graeme Daines 66 Luke Yarrall 65 Blue Arthur 64 Trent Davies 64 Ladies medal Sa-Nga Grupp 76 Fairweathers NTP 6/15 Clive Drummond Sowmans 9/18 Desz Campbell.

Marlborough Golf Club 6 October, women’s stableford Div.1:Lizzie Turnbull 30. Div.2: Denise Pickering 32, Angela Beard 32, Marion Tripe 30. Div.3: Amelia Storey 35, Vivienne Boyle 34, Helen Lissaman 28. 9 October, women’s stableford Div.1: Julie Nicolle 33. Div.2: Julia Knowles 26, Denise Pickering 25. Men’s

stableford Div.1: Tracy Goss 34, Matthew Croad 31, Paul Silke 30, Brandon Brooker 30. Div.2:Bede O’Malley 38, Ravi Johl 38, Andrew Stowell 34, Dave Knappstein 34, David Lightfoot 33, Mark Mason 33. Div.3: George Mitchinson 40, John Rodgers 33, Dave Wiley 28, Greg King 28.

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Women’s rugby hurt by Black Fern-less final The New Zealand Rugby Union did the womens game no favours by not allowing the Black Ferns to play in the showpiece of the sport in the country.

Canterbury had six players missing for the decider while eventual winners, Waikato were without nine Black Ferns.

The Black Ferns head for a tour of Europe next week and therefore were held out of the game.

New Zealand’s best female player, Kendra Cocksedge was reduced to running the kicking tee on and off for the game at Christchurch’s Rugby Park.

Essentially you had Canterbury B versus Waikato B and it showed on the field.

Yes, the final had excellent defence and the 22-20 finish suggested a close game but the skill level was not up to the surging

standards of the women’s game in this country.

If efforts are still being made to convert people into watching the game, and I’m sure it is, few new eyeballs would have been thrilled with what they watched.

That does not mean there was not a star or two that impressed.

Canterbury flanker Jorja Miller was phenomenal.

Long touted as a gifted player

on the rise when I used to work at the Timaru Herald as a sports reporter, South Canterbury’s Jorja was the best on ground by a country mile.

Yes, you can blame Covid-19 for disrupting the domestic rugby schedule but the Farah Palmer Cup final deserved more respect than what it got on Saturday.

If the NZRU wants the rugby public to take the women’s game

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Years fly by for croquet veteran

By Glenise Dreaver

“How long have I been playing croquet? Since I was a kid,” says 90-year-old John Best of Blenheim.

Further questioning reveals that he began with the Brooklyn Croquet Club in Whitehead Park 12 years ago, when he was only 78.

His wife Mary, now 86, began at the same time and John says their only regret is that they didn’t start thirty or so years ago.

He says the game is a blend of golf and billiards, with many of the best features of both games.

“And it can truly be played on level terms, whether you are nineteen or ninety.”

He’s all geared up for the Croquet Marlborough Veterans’ Tournament on October 16. It is being held at the Brooklyn Croquet Club in Brooklyn Drive, and includes Double and Singles play over two days.

The South Island Masters’ Games will follow immediately.“I hear there’s going to be another old codger coming up for that,” John says cheerfully and he’ll be look-

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ing to better the bronze he and club spokesperson Roz Bridges won two years ago at the South Island Masters Games held in Timaru.

“It’s huge,” says Roz, who adds that there will be thousands of visitors to the town with croquet just one of the 36 different sports to be played, Covid permitting.

John is elated that their fine greens will be used to their maximum, with 48 people playing a singles competition at once.

“We have six greens and you can play ‘second colour’, with two two-member teams at the same time on each green, using different colour balls.” Singles play will be followed by doubles play and involves 80 players. Blenheim Croquet Club is also hosting games at their club, too.

Roz says the public will be welcome at both tournaments and entry is free, with John adding that they will be resuming normal club days after the games are over and anyone interested can be guided through a game or two.

“This croquet virus is very easy to catch!” he says. “And this one is Ninety-year-old John Best, getting in a bit of practice for two upcoman enjoyable one.” ing South Island tournaments at the Brooklyn Croquet Club green.

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with the same seriousness as the men’s game in the coming years then outcomes like this need to be avoided in the future.

I’m sure the 15 Black Ferns would have rather played than sat on the sidelines.

Finals must be against the best players, that’s the whole point, New Zealand Rugby dropped the ball and the game suffered as a result.

Monday, October 18, 5.45pm - Track Cycling at Athletic Park. Mixture of events for all grades. Newcomers ideally aged 11-12 years up. Track Bikes available. Come and give it a go.

Coaching provided. All welcome.

For further info contact Warren 021663910 or Graham 0278212379.

Harriers support Games Blenheim Harriers spokesperson Les McKay says that, in association with the organisers of the South Island Masters Games, they have taken on the role of organising the 5km run, 5km walk and 10km run.

The course is on the Taylor River reserve, starting on the riverbank beside the Pod by Clubs of Marlborough.

It then goes out to the Monro Street walk bridge and back. The out and in is measured 5km, and the 10km runners do it twice.

Entries are still open so you can go to www.simasters.com using code grey to get a discount registering yourself into the Games. You then register for your event.

“We set the course and intend to review it this Saturday, October 9, 2021 8.30am. Come and join us to test the course,” says Les. “Let’s see as many of you supporting the SI Masters Games on Friday, October 15, 6pm start. We need you to be at the registration desk by 5.30pm.”

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