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Two-year-old Adelaide Finlay of Blenheim walked for the first time three weeks ago. That was a landmark in her young life, as she was born with microcephaly,

meaning she has developmental delays. And Adelaide realised the potential of the trolley created for her by David Miller at the Blenheim Menz Shed the minute she saw it. Continued on page 2.

“It’s quite emotional really,” says Blenheim Menz Shed member David Miller at left, who designed and made this special walker for two-year- old Adelaide Finlay and her mother Elizabeth.

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Continued from page 1. David and Adelaide’s mother Elizabeth had consulted on what was needed, and he designed and did the job in just a couple of days. The delight of seeing the little girl go straight to her new walker, pull herself up and start walking on the spot was overwhelming for all concerned. Elizabeth had seen that she wanted to pull herself up and walk, but was not able to do so. So she came to the Menz Shed with her very special request. Her main specification was that the handlebar should be 600mm high, so Adelaide would not be able to propel herself on her knees, as she had been doing. David, a semi-retired civil engineer in his eighties, proved just the right person for the job. He is still doing some

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Instant action! As soon as she saw it, two-year-old Adelaide Finlay immediately grasped that her new trolley would help her walk and demonstrated that on the spot. The smile tells it all.

consulting work in his own field, mostly in the area of health and safety, so he consulted Elizabeth all the way through as he brought his existing skills to the task. “I made it nearly square so it is very stable,” says David. He k n e w h ow t o m o u n t t h e wheels so that the trolley could not run away on her, and he created the walker with a recess at the back. “That’s so wee Adelaide does not have to walk behind, but rather within the wheels.” The finishing touch was done with a fretsaw and stain -– Adelaide’s name on the front. There were many other design and safety features that David built in – and one big advantage is that her little brother, 10-month-old Jack, now rides in perfect safety on the front.

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Over the last few weeks Police have been attending to burglary complaints from residents in several streets in the Whitney area. However, a 20 year-old Blenheim male was arrested at about 7pm yesterday and charged with burglary to a Beaver Road property on October 15. He was remanded in custody to appear in court yesterday. Police enquiries are continuing and other charges may follow. Some properties have had repeat visits and stolen property varies, but it seems

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how minor. To date, residents have reported burglaries to various properties in Eltham Road, Dillon Street and Beaver Road. Police are also advising everyone in Marlborough to take care with valuables by keeping them out of sight and away from the temptation of prowlers, lock up buildings and sheds before leaving your property. Never leave a vehicle with valuables on display inside it while you’re away from it and don’t ever walk away from your vehicle while it is insecure.

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Two more poems Two new Taylor River Writers’ Walk poems, selected from Grovetown School and Richmond View School, will be unveiled on Friday, November 5 at 11 am. You meet at the Beaver Road Bridge (Nelson street side). This makes it fourteen schools represented on the Writers’ Walk. The Writers’ Walk poems are proving popular, with many people commenting that they have stopped to read the poems when they are walking along the Taylor River Walkway.

Guide biscuits back K iwis look ing to suppor t the empowerment of girls will now be able to do so with a packet of the much-loved original Guide biscuits, which return to Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice shelves this week $1 from each pack of Guide biscuits sold will be going to GirlGuiding New Zealand. With about 80,000 – 100,000 packets sold in the first two weeks last year, Guide biscuit lovers are encouraged to get in quick, so they don’t miss out.

Very appreciative: Kevin Moseley of the Fulton Foundation, David Collins of Queen Charlotte College with Tom Clerke who won 3rd place as Ed Sheeran, Kelvin Watt (dressed as a Kiwi) of the Graeme Dingle Foundation with Kylie Fleur who won 1st place as Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes, Ella Kernick-Harvey who won 2nd place as Meghan Trainor with Robin Randall of Marlborough Girls’ College Ovation choir, and Liz McKay of the Creative Kids Trust, all reflecting a successful Stars in their Eyes.

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Creative Kids Trust and the Fulton Foundation would like to extend a massive thank you to the incredible community of Marlborough for supporting Stars in your Eyes 2021. How lucky were we to be able to put on this fantastic fundraising event before we went into lockdown! And what a night it was. Nine locals gifted their time

After a year of small net migration gains from Australia, the latest six months indicate small net migration losses to Australia, Stats NZ has said. There were provisional net migration losses to Australia of 1100 and 2700 in the December 2020 and March 2021 quarters, respectively. These estimates use quarterly data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), which is currently available up to March 2021. “Although we had more people moving to Australia than arriving in the last two quarters, we still had a small net migration gain of 1800 in the year ended March 2021. This was down from a peak net migration gain from Australia of 8000 in the year ended September 2020,” a spokesperson says.

Stars raise $50,000 and talent to bring their ‘Star’ alive. Elton John, Brooke Fraser and Catherine Zeta-Jones were among the brilliant Stars of the night that dazzled an audience who packed the ASB theatre from top to bottom and rocked the house with their support. Congratulations to the Stars for your stunning performances and a special congratulations to

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this event. This fun-filled night raised $50,000 that will be fed straight back into the Marlborough Community through the work of the Creative Kids Trust and the Fulton Foundation. These two organisations provide inclusive opportunities for young Marlburians to thrive through the arts.

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Good news for garden lovers By Glenise Dreaver

Gardener Sue Monahan of Upton Oaks in Hammerich’s Road, and her husband Dave, have spent over thirty years developing their large country garden. For the last twenty of those years preparing and sharing it with the many visitors who came through with Garden Marlborough’s tours every November has always been the highlight of Sue’s year. So the cancellation of this year’s event due to the Covid pandemic was to her, and other keen gardeners who took part, a huge blow. She also sees the limitations of the alert levels wearing people down. “And I got such disappointed e mails saying: ‘We’ve booked to come down. Can we come to your garden anyway?’ “Some of the others got emails like that too.” So Sue decided to do something about it. That meant reacting quickly to set things up for the traditional Saturday November 6 date.

Blenheim’s Botanical Beauty, Country Gardens Open Day was born. “I’ve got no budget at all,” says Sue, though she has had posters designed and printed and will be putting them up in places like cafes and garden centres this week. Sue and another four owners of large local country garden properties, Woodend, Burnlea, Hortensia House and Figtree Gardens, are adapting a model already used in Taranaki. Visitors will just pay $15 a head at each property and all the properties are open between 9am and 4pm. The Monahans are just hosting tours, but Sue says other owners may have refreshments or sales tables – it’s up to them. “Because of the size of our properties, people can walk outside in the open air without needing masks,” she says. Wet weather plans are simple: “They’re garden lovers, so If it rains, they’ll just bring umbrellas.” Sue Monahan on her patio at Upton Oaks.

Real costs of rubbish The MDC’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2021-27 (WMMP) sets out the strategy for dealing with the region’s waste over the next six years. One of the initiatives is the creation of a waste calculator, now live on the council’s website at Waste Calculator Solid waste manager Alec McNeil said the calculator will work out

costs associated with fees paid, time involved and distance travelled in relation to people’s recycling and refuse. “Once you have completed the questionnaire you will be sent the results of the calculation by email. The results are based on how you answered the questions. People might be surprised at the amount of money they are paying each year,”

Alec said. “Generally, we don’t take into account our own time or the distance travelled to drop off our recycling or rubbish but this should be included if we want to know the actual cost. “The calculator will also provide an indication of the distance you travel and the amount of emissions you produce.” He says you will also be helping

the council to build a picture of what is being spent across the district. “That will give us a reference point if we want to look at different options for recycling and the disposal of refuse,” said Alec. “The more inputs we receive, the more reliable the data will be.” The information you will need before you start filling out the

waste calculator form is the return distance to your nearest recycling/ refuse point per trip, how often you make these trips per month, how long these return trips take in total per month and how many extra council bags do you buy (if any). Individual response details will not be made public. There may be some variables depending on car type and fuel use.

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Gummies on the ground A multi-agency collaboration has resulted in more gumboots hitting the ground to help affected landowners as Marlborough’s road to recovery continues. The Ministry for Social Development (MSD), Ministry for Primary Industrie (MPI), Marlborough District Council, Rural Support Trust and Federated Farmers have combined forces. The aim is to secure more help for the region’s rural community with a Marlborough contract now finalised for an Enhanced Taskforce Green workforce. The $500,000 contract allows for two crews, five workers and one supervisor in each, to work for a period of up to 12 weeks to assist the region’s recovery efforts. Marlborough recovery manager, Dean Heiford. says teams are already hitting the ground. Between the Rural Support Trust, MPI and Federated Farmers, they will be allocated to the farms and vineyards most in need, he said. “The Government’s Enhanced Taskforce Green scheme is designed to help in the event of an emergency that has caused significant damage, such as an earthquake or flood, to help with clean-up and recovery,” he said. “We have been steadily working towards this with the parties involved and are now pleased to advise that this has been

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

Q: What would you like to be exceptionally good at?

Finn Adlington Picton Working on motors and outboards.

Michelle Simpson Blenheim So many things to choose, I wish I were more musically inclined - specifically singing and playing an instrument. I think music brings so much joy and I wish I could belt out a tune at any given chance and sound amazing.

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Anne Thompson Marlborough Sounds I would be an author or an artist. What amazing skills to have.

Maddison Stopforth Oamaru Probably horse riding as it’s one of my favourite things to do.

Lynda Scott Marlborough Sounds I’d like to be exceptionally good at being retired and enjoy the last stage of my life...... for a very, very long time!

Silvia Furby Blenheim Being artistic or musical.

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Dear Ed Recently using the Waihopai Valley road and, on one occasion, the Northbank Road, I was appalled at the poor state of road surfaces with potholes often dangerously deep and obviously not attended to for months. Some deep potholes are not marked by cones and driving at night hitting one is to put it mildly, shattering. I note forestry trucks do not help road maintenance but some of these broken surfaces and potholes have been there for many weeks since the July floods. It seems the policy of contracting road works is a farce and one that lacks monitoring by council. Meanwhile residents put up with the deteriorated state of rural roads. Where are our rural councillors? Ratepayer (Name and address supplied)

Dear Ed With reference to headline in SUN of 13.10.21 “COVID hitting Fabric-a-Brac.” This should actually read “LEVEL 2 hitting Fabric-a-Brac.” COVID 19 is just a virus. As a virus, it is incapable of knowing about Fabric-a-Brac, the Hospice, the Mistletoe Market and all the other events which have been cancelled. Why they have been cancelled is because of the Government’s insistence on keeping the South Island at Level 2 when in reality we could have been at Level 1 weeks ago and everybody could get on with their lives. The virus will remain with us and we will have to learn to live with it. Hopefully we will rid ourselves of this mindless government in 2023 that is if the ‘sheople’ wake up in time. Speak the Truth (Name and address supplied)

Dear Ed Marlborough Lines has last week announced a scholarship for Maori only. As Marlborough Lines is owned by us, can they explain this blatantly racist decision? Is it even legal to discriminate by race? I can imagine the howls of protest if they offered the same deal for non Maoris only. (Name and address supplied)

Dear Ed Great that we are building a new library, shame that it couldn’t be in timber so as to be iconic for a long time to come. Radiata can now be treated and employed that it is as durable and tough as any hardwood, attractively finished too. A vast amount of research and testing has established these facts, as a little bit of fact checking soon establishes. The concrete and steel in our buildings make huge amounts of greenhouse gases in their manufacture, but as Greta observes, who gives an expletive-deleted about that anyway. Re teaching our kids Maori, any kid brought up bilingual gets the huge advantage of being able to pick up another language with relative ease as they get on in life. Always amuses me to think how the Maori troops were parla-ing Italiana like natives a couple of weeks after hitting the ground there in WWII. The locals loved them! Your paper is always a good read, some of the txters need to get the picture that this government is anyway the least bad of two bad alternatives and the Labnats and the Natlabs between them have betrayed the most fortunate country on the planet, since Rogernomics. Bill Holvey

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Representation review - last call for submissions Public submissions on the review of Council representation arrangements for the local elections in 2022 and 2025 close at 5.00 pm this Friday 22 October. Representation reviews are required every six years under the Local Electoral Act 2001. Marlborough District Council’s preferred option (Option 1) contains few changes to the existing arrangements. Under this option, the Council’s electoral wards comply with the plus or minus 10% population formula required under the legislation. The main change proposed under Option 1 is a reduction in the number of Marlborough Sounds’ councillors from three to two. This is because the current threecouncillor representation of the Sounds Ward population is much greater than the

formula allows under the Local Electoral Act. Option 1 also includes a recommendation that the Omaka Landing and Rose Manor subdivisions transfer from the WairauAwatere Ward to the Blenheim Ward, reflecting their urban character and close proximity to Blenheim. Three other options are also outlined in the Consultation Document. For further information and to make an online submission, go to www.marlborough.govt. nz/your-council/elections/representationreview-2021 Copies of the Consultation Document are also available at Council offices and libraries. The Council will consider submissions and then adopt a final proposal, which will be advertised.

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Calculating the cost of waste Marlburians might be surprised at the amount of money they spend each year on recycling and waste disposal. Finding out just how much they do pay is the aim of the Council’s new waste calculator. The Council’s current Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2021-27 sets out the strategy for dealing with the region’s waste over the next six years and one of the initiatives is the creation of a waste calculator. This is now live on the Council’s website. Go to www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/ recycling-and-resource-recovery/wastecalculator Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil said the calculator will work out costs associated with fees paid, time involved and distance travelled in relation to people’s recycling and refuse. “Once you have completed the questionnaire you are sent the results of the calculation by email. The results are based on how you answered the questions. People might be surprised at

the amount of money they are paying each year,” he said. “Generally, we don’t take into account our own time or distance travelled to drop off our recycling and rubbish but this should be included if we want to know the actual cost. The calculator will also provide an indication of the distance you travel and the amount of emissions you produce.” The waste calculator is being launched to help inform the community on costs related to recycling and refuse. “By using the waste calculator you are also helping to build a picture of what is being spent across the district. That will give us a reference point if we want to look at different options for recycling and waste disposal,” said Alec. “We encourage everyone to use the calculator. The more inputs we receive, the more reliable the data will be.” Individual response details will not be made public. There may be some variables depending on your vehicle type and fuel use.

Council services on Labour Day The Council’s Blenheim office and Picton Service Centre are closed on Monday 25 October, Labour Day. Kerbside refuse and recycling Rubbish and recycling scheduled to be collected on Monday 25 October will be collected on Tuesday 26 October. Blenheim Transfer Station The Transfer Station, Resource Recovery, Re-use Centre and Greenwaste facility and composting will be open between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm. The E-Waste collection facility will be closed. Picton Transfer Station is open between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm. Havelock Transfer Station is open between 8.00 am and 2.00 pm. Seddon, Rai Valley and Wairau Valley transfer stations will be closed. Landfill The landfill is open between 7.30 am and midday.

Check your boat’s clean before you set sail If you’re a boatie and getting ready to head out this Labour Weekend or over summer, make sure you’re not carrying marine pests with you when you set sail. Mediterranean fanworm (also known as Sabella) is an introduced pest, prevalent in northern New Zealand and in Lyttelton. It forms dense populations that can crowd out native marine life and potentially affect marine farming. There are native fanworms seen in Marlborough waters, but these are not invasive like Sabella. Senior Biosecurity Officer, Liam Falconer says the Council works closely with partners through the Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership to highlight the threat of marine pests. Council is also actively implementing a programme of surveillance and response aimed at preventing the establishment of Mediterranean fanworm. “It’s important boaties continue to work with us to prevent Sabella incursions into Marlborough waters. The majority of incursions we’ve

detected have come from the upper North Island on recreational vessels. Boaties visiting these areas need to ensure their vessel has been cleaned before they head south, so they don’t bring marine pests back to Marlborough.” “Both the Ministry for Primary Industries and Council encourage the owners of moored boats to regularly haul and clean their hulls and keep their antifouling paint in good, effective condition.” “Marine pests can threaten the very things boaties value - clear waters, pristine beaches and an abundance of marine life, including kai moana. A heavily fouled hull can also cause long-term damage to boat hulls, and increase fuel and maintenance costs,” Mr Falconer said. For more information visit: www. marlborough.govt.nz/environment/ biosecurity/marine-biosecurity If you think you have found Mediterranean fanworm please do not try to remove it yourself; instead contact Council immediately on Ph: 03 520 7400.

Seniors matter in Marlborough Recently Council’s senior housing unit tenants received something new in their letterbox. The first issue of ‘Senior Matters’, a new quarterly housing newsletter, has been distributed, and is designed to keep tenants up to date with information about their tenancy and other matters of interest.

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Housing for Seniors subcommittee chair Councillor Cynthia Brooks said she hoped the newsletter would be helpful in keeping tenants informed of the business of the subcommittee and other topics of interest. “We welcome feedback on this initiative so we can be sure it’s ‘hitting the mark’,” she said.

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Livery stable brings past to life This week, Sun journalist Glenise Dreaver spoke to Warren Johnston, curator of the historic livery stable at Brayshaw Park. Here he describes the work of restoration he is undertaking. On Sunday, October 31, the livery stables on the lower level of Beavertown Brayshaw Park will be keeping the faith with the planned Marlborough Heritage Festival, Covid notwithstanding. Its open day will be held from 10am on. Warren will be unveiling the first stages of his labour of love, a restoration project that has already taken him two years. While he has more plans, the livery stables and its equipment has been cleaned and refurbished so that its purpose and heritage has emerged from under many layers of dust and dirt. Warren makes no claim to being an expert life-long horseman. What he’s been focussed on is revealing what this area - what New Zealand in fact – owes to the horses who worked the land and who linked the many settlements to each other right into the 1950’s A bus tour driver, semi-retired and with an interest in heritage, he was looking for a project to get involved in. So he wrote to Marlborough Museum CE Steve Austin asking if there was something he could do. Steve immediately responded with an invitation to visit. And when Warren looked in the windows of the livery stable, through the clutter and the damage, he knew straight away here was a project, creating a livery stable to give people a glimpse of the way things were in bygone days. First there were two priorities - one to tidy the area, clean it and rid it of the useless clutter, the other to restore all the damaged and neglected harness that had been drying out. “There was mountains of it. I spent the whole of the winter before last, sorting and clearing out. “It took ten litres of neetsfoot oil and a lot of cleaning and rubbing “Some is still OK for use. Some is

past its use by date, though still good for display.” And pieces still keep coming in. “Things that have been in the family barn for decades, and the rats might have got to it...” While Warren makes no particular claim to expertise with horses, he was born and brought up on the family farm near Christchurch after World War II when horses were still being used.

Warren was looking for a project to get involved in. Later on, his father kept horses on 10 acres nearby “and he left me the brood mare. Don’t know why!” says Warren with something of an exasperated sigh. “And my wife Kathy used to keep Arabians.” Warren has a huge enthusiasm for creating a scenario that tells the story of the role of the horse in the development of this area. He describes the Newman’s coach system which carried people and goods on roads from Nelson to Blenheim, and from Nelson through to Reefton with stops every 10-15 miles at depots on the way. He has set up one corner of the stables as a depot, showing how the grooms, who were on duty 24 hours a day, lived in those times. They were the men who changed over the horses, groomed and fed them and ensured they were rested by the time the returning coach arrived. “For that they were paid seven pounds a month.” He’s got the bed set up, the stove and all the nineteenth century fittings retrieved from the shop next door. Warren has also spent a huge amount

Just some of the working horse harness that Brayshaw Park’s livery stables curator Warren Johnston has spent many hours restoring. Inset: Seven pounds a month ... groom Warren Johnston waits for the next coach to arrive.

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$50,000 funding available for initiatives enhancing Marlborough’s biodiversity and environment Yealands Wines, in partnership with Marlborough District Council and the Blenheim Sun, have opened applications for the annual Yealands Marlborough Sustainability Initiative. 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.

What is on offer? 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.

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

Application dates The next round of applications: » open on October 1, 2021 » close on October 31, 2021 » winners will be announced on November 14, 2021 at Yealands Community Day and in the Blenheim Sun For more information on the Yealands Wines Marlborough Sustainability Initiative, terms and conditions, and the application form, please visit: www.yealands.co.nz/sustainability-grant/ Yealands is committed to playing a long-term role, alongside its community, to enhance Marlborough’s natural environment.

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Three artists in differing genres By Glenise Dreaver

‘The World Through My Eyes’ is the name of the latest exhibition being held at the Marlborough Art Society Gallery at 204 High Street until October 25. Three exhibitors have works on display, all for sale barring one precious piece of woodcraft by photographer and woodcrafter Philip Norton. Artists Jill Rogers and Bonnie Coad are displaying paintings, Bonnie in a colourful and whimsical ‘Rabbit Run’ series done in acrylics. Jill, who won a merit award at the society’s members’ exhibition in August, has a collection of her oil paintings and prints demonstrating her love of nature and her skill in integrating that with everyday life events. She also has one charcoal plein air piece. The exhibition is open between 10.30-4.30pm each day, including Labour Day.

Artist and printmaker Jill Rogers with her J G A Eickhoff proof press from Copenhagen.

Jill Rogers with one of Philip Norton's four photographs being exhibited. Red Poppies, along with Philip's woodcrafts, Jill's own paintings and those of Bonnie Coad, are on display at the Marlborough Art Gallery.

Bonnie Coad with some of the pieces from her Rabbit Run series.

Time running out on MDC electoral review Public submissions on the review of MDC representation arrangements for the local elections in 2022 and 2025 close at 5pm on Friday October 22. Representation reviews are required every six years under the Local Electoral Act 2001.

Marlborough District Council’s preferred option (Option 1) is to see the electoral wards comply with the plus or minus 10 percent population formula required under the legislation. This means reducing the number of Marlborough Sounds’

councillors from three to two, because the current three-councillor representation is greater than the formula under the Local Electoral Act. It re com me nd s t hat t h is space be t a ken by an iwi representative.

Option 1 also includes a recommendation that the Omaka Landing and Rose Manor subdivisions transfer from the Wairau-Awatere Ward to the Blenheim Ward, reflecting their urban character and close proximity to Blenheim.

Three other options are also outlined in the consultation document. For further information and to make an online submission, go to www.marlborough.govt. nz/your-council/elections/representation-review-2021.

Construction Contractor Registration of Interest Summerset Group Holdings Limited are progressing the development of their first Marlborough retirement village in Blenheim. The proposed new village will be developed in various stages over the next 4-6 years to include a 9,000m2 main building full of facilities for residents to enjoy and 148 villas and cottages built around the main building. We are seeking Registration of Interests from contractors interested in tendering for construction work for our main building and residential villas/cottages. Residential build is proposed to start in late 2022. Please send your company details, a description of the trades you undertake and examples of recent projects you have completed in the past 2 years to tenders@summerset.co.nz before 4:00pm on 12 November 2021. Visit www.summerset.co.nz for more information about Summerset.

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Working for Nature/Mahi mo te Taiao funding awarded In its second year, the Working for Nature/Mahi mo te Taiao fund has awarded environment grants to 25 projects across Marlborough in an effort to protect and restore native habitats on public, private or Maori-owned land. This year council received 36 applications from community groups and landowners for projects ranging from small-scale plantings in forgotten vineyard corners to large-scale goat control in the Marlborough Sounds. Environment subcommittee chair, councillor David Croad, said this year grants, the second round of Working for Nature/Mahi mo te Taiao funding, attracted a lot of interest which was great to see. “Of the 36 applications received, seven were fully funded while 18

were partially funded. Overall, more than $250,000 was requested which exceeded the $90,000 fund, which was increased by $20,000 in its second year,” he said. These grants were created to build on the success of the Tui to Town and Greening Marlborough programmes, which were replaced by the new, expanded scheme. “It’s encouraging to see the expanded interest from the community to enhance and protect our natural environment in Marlborough. While we were unable to fund all applicants, it demonstrates the interest across Marlborough to create enduring outcomes for native biodiversity,” Clr Croad said. The grants were awarded under two categories, Habitat Marlborough and Protecting Marlborough,

with applications assessed by a subcommittee of councillors, the Environment Committee Rural Representative and a representative from the Marlborough Landscape Group. The Habitat Marlborough projects will restore native habitats, improving biodiversity and freshwater quality. The Protecting Marlborough category is to control animal and plant pests that threaten native wildlife and habitats. The subcommittee carried out its initial assessment and awarded grants based on a project’s merits, including biodiversity benefit; a clear project plan and outcomes; level of co-funding and in-kind contributions; long-term viability and community support. Successful applicants will complete their work by June 1, 2022, with verification by

the council. Grants were allocated to the following: Habitat Marlborough (fully funded) P u kapu ka St ream Restoration $5,910.00; Naumai Natives $6,291.50; Northridge Native Restoration$6,000.00; Ganey Restoration $558.20. Habitat Marlborough (partially funded) Opaoa Loop Restoration at Astrolabe Farm $5,000.00; Wairau Valley Wetland Restoration $1,600.00; Salt Works Native Restoration $5,000.00; Ohinemahuta Revegetation Project $2,000.00; Ward School Playground Redevelopment $1,000.00; The Throne Stream Planting $3,000.00; Riparian planting 347 DLH $2,000.00; Rau ora; restoring ancestral natives$500.00; Riverbank planting $3,800.00.

Protecting Marlborough (fully funded) Te Hoiere Bat Recovery Project $9,067.58; Ungulate Control in the Sounds strategy $10,000.00; Maraetai Bay Pest Control $2,264.93. Protecting Marlborough (partially funded) Avon Valley Wilding Pine Eradication $3,000.00; Marlborough East Coast Predator Control $2,000.00; Annual Bird Count and Trap Installation $2,000.00; Boons Valley Restoration $1,500.00. Havelock - Wattles Out Natives In (Stage 2) $3,000.00; Weed and Pest control - Tohu Wines (KONO) $5,000.00. Pest control Wairangi & Whakakitenga $2,000.00; Extension Double Cove pest control$3,500.00; Weed and Pest Control on Mabel Island $4,200.00.

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txt talk with The Sun Public get their say I heartily applaud The Sun for allowing the debate re Maori language, 3 Waters etc. The communistic dictator has bought and shut down all other media, so that the rank and file Kiwi has nowhere else to air their views. My sincere congrats and don’t succumb to her who must be obeyed!

Level 1? I overheard a conversation, a person saying 3 lots of friends are not having the vaccination, with selfish people like that, will we ever get back to level 1. Hope they are not complaining about staying in level 2. If it comes to hospital beds – no jabs no beds. Also like many other people I am glad Maori language week is over, for those who want to learn or listen there is a dedicated TV channel.

Who’s walking who Have you noticed how country people take their dog for a walk and townies get taken for a walk by their dog. A little bit of discipline goes a long way.

Cage fighting

I was beginning to think we had moved to off-shoot of Texas. So many disrespectful, intolerant and bigoted people in this town. Was great to hear from the silent majority last week.

Government downfall Our government has looked after us all very well and most of us are very grateful. However with the Maori language being rammed down our throats and 3 waters being pushed, they will very quickly lose support and will not win the next election. Watch out for David Seymour.

Best news I have had all year these UFC cage fighters leaving the country for good. It was a kick in the guts for NZ sports people when the judges named Alesanya NZ Sports male of the year.

Walk to school If climate change is so important to college kids then why are so many cars parked outside the college gates and the teachers car park isn’t full.

Poo in town

The article in The Sun Sept 29 about the removal of a eucalyptus tree was quite an astounding read. I can see why there are so many ridiculous decisions made with our council. This article was like reading a script for a Monty Python skit!

Change not good Change not for the good What’s happening to New Zealand, not the country I remember.

Worth delivering right Best newspaper in town bar none. Used to have deliverers that knew what a newspaper tube was on a mailbox for and how to insert a paper in that tube, not hanging out the front or back on rainy days too. Please rehire these people to the team.

Great sports column on the league. The Sun Oct 6. A marvelous spectacle to watch. Incredible players with a game that keeps you entertained from start to finish.

Not fair on workers Can’t believe the DHB would allow a bully nurse back to work after so many accusations and staff leaving. Why would they want to? Small team, big team it only takes one to make everyone’s work life a misery. Believe me I know. Money talks as always. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Well done guys A 143 year old Marlborough business has recently been sold. Cresswell Electrical Ltd (formally R Cresswell & Sons) has been sold to new owners. Congratulations to former owners Dave Noad and John Mackey who owned it for the past 43 years.

No name change Leave it as New Zealand if Maori want to change it to Aotearoa it should go after New Zealand. Under the Treaty of Waitangi we are known all over the world as New Zealand, that is our mana, how come a certain minority think they have the right to make a change after a hundred years.

Already finding dog poo on the streets. Very disappointed. Come on people, clean it up!

Great sports column Tree removal

A huge well done to the NZ Courier Post lady who was picking up the rubbish blown over the curb and road by the wind at the roundabout on Alabama and Scott Street last week. Very community minded – well done. If peeps packed their boxes properly then more rubbish would stay in the boxes. Squash anything that can be squashed and stack into box sensibly.

New Zealand 1914-1918 first world war. 1939-1945 second world war. Edmund Hilary climbed Everest. There are so many sporting achievements, agriculture, Olympics, everything which has happened in the world NZ has been involved in. How would the people and families feel, how many died for the name New Zealand. We have a beautiful country it has been so well managed why change the name and language, it would be so disrespectful.

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Shame on local store Our family presented mask exemptions for health issues and we were turned away and not allowed into the shop. I wonder how many customers will put up with that treatment, the only shop in Blenheim that’s not respected or accepted our exemptions.

Not your decision To the idiot on his mobility scooter at lunchtime who thought it was perfectly fine to cross the barriers put up on the flooded boardwalk in town. Drive through the flooded walkway, then drop the chains which were closing the footbridge to go on your merry way. No thought given to other people’s safety. We all watched you in amazement at your arrogance and disregard to other people’s safety.

Disgusted I am absolutely fed up with Blenheim drivers! Rude and impatient. I’ve seen them many times now sitting in their cars tooting at the car in front of them to hurry up when clearly the driver in front of them is waiting until they feel it’s safe enough to go. These idiots to me are total low lifes and need to learn patience and courtesy. I don’t think my family will ever waste their time coming back to such a rude lot. We’ve travelled all over the North and South Island in NZ and Blenheim drivers are by far the worst we’ve ever encountered.

Re: 1080 Totally agree with comments 1080 in the Tennyson Inlet. No animal deserves to die from starvation let alone the cruel death from synthetic 1080, ever heard phrase 1 shot 2 kills. These drops are planned for this time of year to achieve exactly this. But I don’t expect to hear from the SPCA, SAFE or any other animal rights group, they are too busy picking on farmers.

Pick up after your pet To the person who is allowing their dog to poop on the verges and on my front lawn in Washington Crescent, supervise your pet, pick up its poos and dispose of it properly. Time it stopped and you take responsibility for your pet.

Tooters Why do some people think it is ok to toot day and night as they leave their friends house. A nice polite goodbye would do and it shouldn’t wake up the rest of the neighbourhood. Just inconsiderate.

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Ruth de Reus Owner of Raukura Art Gallery  Are you a dog or cat person? Those who know me would assume I’m a cat person. But truth be known, I’m 50 - 50. I adore both.  What did you want to be when you grew up? A farmer! Which I never accomplished. I would have gone bankrupt, as I’m so passionate about animals.  Not quite a hidden talent, but I’m very good at? Gardening and landscaping! Newly discovered of course.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would it be and why? Naturally it would be animal rescue shelters’ in need.  My all-time favourite food is? Fried rice (without the peas).  The shop you can’t walk past is? Blue Moon Rummage, Arrowtown, because of their quaint, quirky and arty pieces you simply can’t say no to.  What song is likely to get you on the dance floor? It would have to be ‘Come on Eileen’.  Your dream weekend involves? Roaming the hills trekking.  If you could meet anyone in history who would it be and why? Nelson Mandela. He was revolutionary! To be South Africa’s first black head of state, leading his government to tackle institutionalised racism and dismantling apartheid. I would love to shake his hand.  Favourite programme or series currently watching? Treasure Island. I love the competitiveness!  What’s one thing on your bucket list? To do a Wildlife Safari in Africa.

gardening this week Gardening tasks: By Wally Richards Now that we are halfway through Spring and quickly heading towards the first month of summer there is a fair bit to do in our gardens so let’s run a check list in case some things are missed. Roses: Generally at this time we have new foliage, buds and some flowering taking place. If there is any sign of black spot or rust, spray the roses and soil underneath with a solution of potassium permanganate mixed at ¼ a teaspoon to a litre of non-chlorinated water and spray. Repeat weekly till new foliage is clean. Food for Rroses: Ideal is horse manure, and blood and bone, otherwise sheep manure pellets with the blood and bone. These should be covered with some compost.Add to this a sprinkling of Fruit and Flower Power once a month. If you want good roses avoid soil damaging fertilisers such as rose fertiliser and nitrophoska. Bio Boost is also a good natural slow release one and very well priced. Only use with non chlorinated water so you don’t harm the beneficial soil life including the gardeners best friend, earthworms. In some cases the health improvement of your roses will be quickly noticed, although some may have the additional problem of inherently poor breeding and always be a sickly specimen. Lawns: I have had a number of inquiries about lawn problems starting with moss in lawns. Dont waste your money on sulphate of iron as it only burns the top of the moss which then it quickly comes back. Instead, jet spray the moss with

Wallys Moss and Liverwort Control. It kills the moss completely without damaging the grasses. If there is a spongy feeling when walking on the lawn that indicates a thatch problem. Simply spray the lawn with Thatch Busta to clean up the thatch. Do the moss killing first, wait about two weeks then the Thatch Busta. Bare patches in the lawn indicate the root damage caused by grass grubs in the autumn/winter period and these same grubs are now down deep, pupating to emerge shortly as beetles. They are too deep to do anything about them at this time so don’t waste your money on treating. The horse has gone so no need to close the gate. Another bare patch problem with holes in the lawn indicate that porina caterpillars are at work eating at the base of the grass in the evening (while they are safe from birds) to return to their tunnels before dawn. A simple spray over the lawn with Wallys Neem Tree Oil will stop the damage and cause them to starve to death. In areas where porina are a problem treat the lawn this way every three months. When the grass grub beetles emerge they are going to eat the foliage of several plants so after you have noticed holes in the leaves go out after dark with a torch and have a look. If you have beetles then spray then with a mix of Wallys Super Pyrethrum and Wallys Neem Tree Oil. Repeat nightly. Weeds: They certainly grow at this time of the year and as long as you deal to them before they set seed they are not too much of

a problem. In fact weeds are a excellent asset to your garden soils as they have taken up goodness which can be returned to great advantage. You could pull the weeds out, shake the soil off them and lay them back down on the soil. That is good but even better, with a sharp knife slice through the weeds just below soil surface. This leaves the roots in the soil to rot and provide food for the soil life and it does not disrupt the beneficial fungi in the soil. The foliage can be laid on the soil surface where it will be quickly devoured by the soil life and worms. Your soil will build up humus quickly if you spray the dying weeds with Mycorrcin. Citrus: It’s a good time to sprinkle Wallys Neem tree powder underneath the citrus trees from the trunk to the drip line. This will help prevent insect damage. If you have chook manure give a good sprinkling of that otherwise any animal manure or sheep manure pellets along with blood and bone. Cover with compost. A spray of Wallys Liquid Copper with Raingard added in the spring and autumn will help with any citrus diseases. If the trees are looking a bit sad add Perkfection Supa to the copper spray. In cases where wet feet have rotted roots treat the area with Terracin to suppress the pathogens and help save the tree. Three weeks later drench the soil with Mycorrcin. Note: Always use non-chlorinated water which is easily achieved with a special carbon bonded filter on your outside tap.

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Wednesday October 20, 2021

EVENT: Marlborough Harness OTB awards

Out & About

Were held on Sunday at the Marlborough Harness Club. Story page 27.

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Mike Rangi, vice president of Marlborough Harness Club, presents the award for Trainer of the Year, Mark Gill, to daughter Kendra Gill.

EVENT: Changeover at RSA The Picton RSA held its annual general meeting on Saturday October 16. There was a changing of the guard, with Cherie Hanna being elected president and Peter Coard vice-president. Joy Fletcher remained as treasurer. Committee members are now Graeme Gilmore, Bruce South, Janice Jackson, Kerry Eager, Leith Brew and Kevin Jones.

Donny Morrison, Trials Driver of the Year, receives the award from Mike Rangi.

Annette and Paul Best.

Vice president Dave Coard with Bob Mason.

Mike Rangi presents the award for fastest qualifier Easy McCartney to co-trainer Petrina Shutkowski.

Committee member Bruce South with Mike Thomas and Fred Fredericks after the AGM.

RSA District President Derek Nees (Nelson Marlborough Picton RSA outgoing president Helen Burnett with outgoing secretaary and Westland) attended the Picton RSA’s AGM. He is seen Rhonda Le Brun and treasurer Joy Fletcher. here with Picton past president Janice Jackson.

Former Sounds residents Annette and Bill Scandrett are still loyal RSA members who come up once a month from Blenheim.

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Death notices STEADMAN, Hugh Walter Royston: On the 15th October 2021 at Hospice Marlborough. Dearly loved husband of Chris, loved father and father-in –law of Daniel, Ricky and Faria, Stephanie and Ryan and awesome grandad of Ziggy and Nalah, Penny and Evie. A private family farewell has been held, and a celebration of a life well lived will take place at the Steadman residence on Saturday, October 30 between 2pm-5pm. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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.

TINDALL, Betty: On Monday October 18, 2021 peacefully passed away at Bethsaida Retirement Village. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray, loved sister and sister in law of the late Valda and Hollis Adams, Heather and the late Maurice Henderson. Dearly loved and fondly remembered Auntie Betty of all her nieces and nephews. Thank you to her Bethsaida Family for their wonderful care and attention. Messages to: C/- 64 Hammerichs Road, RD2, Blenheim 7272. A private cremation has been held. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

NAPIER: Thelma Isobel On October 18, 2021 passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Rest Home. Much loved wife of John. Cherished mother of Carol and Sonny, Sandy and Gabriel, Nola and Ash, Michael and Emily. Beautiful Narnie of 16 grandchildren and great grandmother of 29. Messages to The Napier family c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz 40 years my soul mate, you will be sorely missed. A private cremation service will be held.

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm. Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

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Married at Holy Trinity Church, Picton. October 20, 1956. Congratulations and love from all your family.

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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.

ELLIOTT, Diana: August 16, 2021. Noeline, Robyn, Denise and families would like to thank everyone for their cards and messages. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement. Thank you again to the wonderful caring and loving team at Aberleigh Rest Home.

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Would like to thank all those who helped in the success of their garden tour last weekend, particularly those who loaned their gardens for the two days. Thank you also to those who sponsored our calendar. Congratulations to Stella Wadsworth who won the raffle. Thanks again to everyone for their support.

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Protecting taonga native species in Tennyson Inlet To protect native land snails (Powelliphanta) and red mistletoe/pikirangi from local extinction within Tennyson Inlet, the Department of Conservation (DOC), Waitohi/Picton Office, intends to carry out predator control over 9,573 hectares of public conservation and private land. Description of the area The Tennyson Inlet project area comprises 9,573 hectares of public and private land in the Tennyson Inlet area of Pelorus Sound. The western boundary extends from the ridgeline above Elaine Bay to the headwaters of the Tunakino River catchment, more or less following a line through Mt McLaren to Editor Hill. In the east, it extends from Cregoe Point to Nydia Bay campsite, crossing the head of the peninsulas forming North-West Bay and then mostly following the coastline to Nydia Bay. From Nydia Bay, the southern boundary crosses the headwaters of the Opouri River and Tennyson Inlet Road to reach Editor Hill in the west. The treatment area is all bush clad and mostly moderate to steep terrain. A detailed map of the application area is available on the VFML & DOC websites and may also be viewed at DOC’s Waitohi / Picton Office and the Whakatu / Nelson Visitor Centre. Why we are doing predator control Predation by rodents, stoats and browsing by possums causes threatened native species such as pikirangi / red mistletoe, Powelliphanta - the giant carnivorous land snail as well as once common bird species like titipounamu / rifleman and toutouwai / bush robin to decline in numbers. If left unchecked the predation of these vulnerable taonga species could lead to local extinction. Predator control works DOC has carried out intensive monitoring of titipounamu / rifleman and toutouwai / bush robin at Tennyson Inlet for several years. All monitored titipounamu / rifleman survived the previous 1080 predator control in this area. The first summer following predator control, monitored birds produced over three times more chicks in the controlled area than those in areas without predator control. A year later the monitored titipounamu / rifleman raised more than twice the number of young in the 1080-controlled area. Also, nesting success for monitored toutouwai / bush robin was nine times higher in the managed area. This resulted in seven times more chicks. Adult birds also fared much better over the winter in this area. Similar results have been observed for species such as mohua / yellowhead when monitored at South Island sites. Method of predator control This is a republication of earlier notices for the Tennyson Inlet operation, which began with the aerial application of non-toxic cereal pre-feed pellets in early October. The next phase of the operation, involving the aerial application of cereal pellets containing biodegradable 1080, will be carried out at the first opportunity after Labour weekend public holiday. Supplemental ground control, using hand-spread 1080 bait pellets will be carried out in areas adjacent to Archers Road, Duncan Bay Road and Tennyson Inlet Road. Additional ground-based control using Feracol baits containing Cholecalciferol will be carried out around sensitive areas at Duncan, Harvey, Penzance and Tuna bays. All ground control will be commenced within 14 days of aerial toxin application. All work is weather dependent and people intending to visit the affected area before 1/12/2021 are advised to check the VFML and DOC websites for the status of the operation, and/or seek up-to-date information from the DOC office in Picton. Bait description Aerial and ground control using 1080: Non-toxic pre-feed baits are cylindrical cereal pellets, approximately 20mm long and sandy coloured (not-dyed). Prefeed contains a cinnamon lure to attract rodents. The toxic baits are cylindrical cereal pellets, approximately 20mm long, with each bait containing 0.15% of Sodium fluoroacetate (1080). Toxic baits are dyed green to deter birds and contain a cinnamon lure to attract rodents. Ground control using Cholecalciferol: Feracol baits are in a potato starch shell containing feed paste with a toxic loading of 0.8% Cholecalciferol. Feracol baits are coloured blue/green and will be installed 130cm above the ground on trees. Non-toxic prefeed baits look similar. Precautions 1080 is poisonous to humans, domestic and game animals. Dogs are highly susceptible. In areas where toxin has been applied, the risk to dogs will remain until poisoned carcasses have disintegrated, which can be for more than six months. Feracol baits can be poisonous to humans and domestic animals. These risks can be eliminated by following these rules: • DO NOT touch or eat baits • WATCH children at all times • DO NOT EAT animals from this area or from within the “buffer zone” outside the treatment area boundary. The buffer zone is 200m for rabbits, 1 km for hares and possums, and 2 km for deer, pigs and any other animals. • Poison baits and carcasses are DEADLY to DOGS. Seek veterinarian help if poisoning is suspected. Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs about toxins. Warning signs indicate toxin residues may still be present in baits and carcasses, possibly for more than six months. When signs are removed, this means that you can resume normal activities in the area. If you suspect poisoning Always contact: Your local doctor or local hospital or the National Poisons Centre: 0800 764 766 (urgent calls) or 03 479 7248, or dial 111. In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian. Affected facilities The project area takes in a number of public facilities including part of the Nydia Track between Duncan and Nydia bays (to the Nydia Bay campsite), the Opouri Bridle Track and Archers Track between Penzance and Elaine Bays. Affected tracks will be closed to public access the evening prior to when 1080 is aerially applied, and afterwards until field staff have inspected tracks and removed as many toxic baits as possible. Tracks will be open during non-toxic prefeed application, but access restrictions may be in place for short periods. 1080 will be aerially applied to affected sections of several 4WD tracks servicing electricity pylons in the project area. Toxin will not be applied to Archers, Duncan Bay or Tennyson Inlet roads, but temporary traffic management will be in place while helicopters aerially apply 1080 to adjacent areas and the roads will be closed for short periods. Warning signs and access barriers will be placed at the entrances of affected roads and tracks prior to the application of toxic bait. Contractor operatives will be stationed at a number of key sites to control access and provide information to people. Advisory signs will be installed at key sites prior to non-toxic prefeed application. Public huts and campsites in the project area will be excluded. While 1080 is applied nearby, the huts and campsites will be provided with alternative drinking water supplies in accordance with Public Health Unit’s permission conditions. For further information, contact the Tennyson Inlet Operation Controller: Vector Free Marlborough Limited PO Box 5171, Springlands, Blenheim 7241 Free phone: 0508 548 008 Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz A detailed map of the application area may be viewed at the following locations: DOC’s Waitohi / Picton Office, the Whakatu / Nelson Visitor Centre, DOC’s website for pesticide summaries and the Vector Free Marlborough Limited website: https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/pesticide-summaries/ http://www.vectorfree.co.nz/current-aerial-operations.html Visit also: www.doc.govt.nz/tiakina-nga-manu

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Kicking Covid into touch By Glenise Dreaver

Marlborough Museum’s CE Steve Austin sees an important role for the museum in these days of sometimes overwhelming Covid anxiety. He’s determined that as many as possible of the events planned for the Marlborough Heritage Festival, scheduled for October and into November, will go ahead, providing much-needed respite and pleasure for local people when so many events have already been cancelled. “We’re consciously making the effort to keep as many events as we can running,” he says. He describes some as “slightly quirky”. That includes the Dolls’ Night at the Museum sleepover on Friday, October 29. Children can bring their dolls to the museum between 10am and 4pm, or at 7pm and tuck them into bed in the Victorian Rooms.

Staff will look after them while, during the night, the dolls will be having adventures, and these can be tracked on Facebook. They can then be picked up from 7am in the morning to tell their owners what they have been up to. “It’s free and it’s fun,” says Steve, adding that this is a follow up to the successful Teddys and Friends sleepover held on Thursday, October 14. On Saturday, October 30, the Cob Cottage at Riverlands will have an open day with guided tours 2 - 4 pm. You’ll be able to hear about its history and related artefacts. The free planned tour of the Stables in Beavertown with Warren Johnston is to go ahead on Sunday, October 31 from 10am onwards. Warren has a passion about all things to do with stables and horses in our history. On Su nd ay, October 31,

Steve will be in Canvastown and Havelock to celebrate an extraordinary unsung hero of New Zealand Folk Art, mural maker Oriwa Haddon – His Life and Work. There will be a display of his paintings from the museum collection and “It’s a unique opportunity to view these community treasures and hear about their story,’ says Steve. The cost is $5 on the day with all proceeds to go to Havelock Dolls’ Night at the Museum. Museum. For all these events, bookings are essential and you can email info@marlboroughmuseum. org.nz Sadly, some of the heritage events planned for the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum in Picton have to be cancelled due to social distancing requirements, and the same applies to the Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Society Open Day. Cob Cottage at Riverlands.

Table tennis results Last Thursday was the A Grade final with top qualifiers Men in Black taking on Looks, Brains and Muscles. The last two clashes resulted in wins for Men in Black but Looks, Brains and Muscles turned it around to come away with an 8-4 win. The score was 6-4 when Josh Sim took on Jason Kennedy. Like all of their matches this year it was very close with Josh taking the first two sets and Jason storming back to the third set easily. The fourth set ebbed and flowed with Jason hitting confidently into

Josh’s backhand side. One memorable point was when Jason pinned Josh to the backhand and then switched to the forehand only to see Josh reach across and smash the ball for a winner. Josh took the match 12-10,1210,2-11, 17-15 to give his side the seventh point. The last match saw Alex Kennedy and Nathan Cross beat Nathan Watson and Ken Thompsett in four sets. Earlier Alex and Nathan had won two singles each. Nathan Watson didn’t lose a set in his singles matches while Ken beat Josh in the

first match of the night. Rotz mist beat Bubba Gump 9-3 to finish in third place. Matthias Kronert and Matt Millar were undefeated while Billy Hebberd was good value in the doubles. Rory Osborne and Vanessa Wood-Lin filled in for Matt Pigou and Jacqui Wood. Rory hit some great forehands in his singles win while Vanessa also gained a win with some stylish topspins. Zac Cowdrey moved up to number 1 and joined his team-mates on one win. The leaders in the B Grade, John’s Beauties, finished

Golf Results Blenheim Golf Club

October 11 - 9 Holes stableford: Blue Arthur 18 c/b Dave Menzies 18 Dan Crawford 17 Ian Clark 16 Ivan Neame 16 Les Boniface 16 Ladies Jill Hurcomb 19 Jan Peglar 15 Bernice Arnold 14 Ladies Irish Stableford 0-29 Vickie Lane 67 30+ Jenny Evans 63 Jenny Adams 58 Oct 14th 4BBB Medal pairs D Menzies & S Anderson 63

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Saturday, October 16: 4BBB: Ann Walker and Robyn Pupich 49, Jan Rutherford and Yvonne Wallace 46, Sam Rutherford and Mike McKenzie 46, Laurie McGlone and

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Wednesday, October 13: Men’s Midweek – Best 2 of 4 Stableford - Tim Clark/Len Barlow/Len Ilott/Graham McCarthy 89, Malcolm Dixon/Alan Milne/John Cootes/ Paul Sainsbury 87, Owen Gibbs/Terry Lane/Alan Rutledge/Ian Hale 87, Dennis Wye/Allan Shutkowski/Arthur Ross/Mike Walker 86, Leo Coffey/Ray Tomlinson/ Bob Penington/Maxwell Short 84. Thursday, October 14: Ladies – LGU and Foote Trophy - Net Best over the field – Pat Olliver 103-31-72, 0-18.4 – Rete Kydd 92-10-82, 18.5-25.7

K Findlay & M Gardiner 64 G Daines & D Campbell 66 M Bowe & H McNeil 66 B Arthur C & Pitkethley 67 J Anderson D Cassidy 67 N Smith & T Poa 67 Oct 18th 9 Holes Stableford Dan Crawford 18 Paddy Couchman 17 Don Lamond 16 Ian Moffat 16 Blue Arthur 16.

Mike Russell 45, Maureen McKenzie and Glenn Griffiths 44. Twos: Mike McKenzie, Bill Lacey.

Dianne Betts 105-28-77, Margaret McLeod 105-27-78. Saturday, October 16: Men and Ladies Medal – Net Men – Allan Ryder 70, Dennis Wye 70, Colin Dooling 70, Jason Minhinnick 71, David Best 71, Peter Giles 72, Tony Nichol 72, Alan Rutledge 73, Allan Beck 73, Terry Lane 73, Gary Barnett 74, Luke Ryder 74, Shane Weaver 75, Hans Bloemberg 75, Iain Berrie 75, Owen Gibbs 75, Gavin May 75, Steve Williams 75. Ladies – Andrea Thomas 71, Janet Laing 72, Margaret McLeod 75, Helen Neame 75.

their season last week on 46 points. Their nearest challengers were Joyfull Grumps on 36 points with one match to play. They beat Jeff’s Team 8-4 and gained the bonus point to finish one point behind. Peter Welsh was in great touch again winning his three singles with some steady play. Ray Zinsli and Barbara Burkhart won one each and were part of their team’s clean sweep of the doubles. Steve Rowsell won two singles for Jeff’s Team and had some good rallies against

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One of Oriwa Haddon, Folk Art pieces.

Warren Johnston at the Livery Stables in Beavertown.

Peter in his third match. Dennis Burkhart also put on a good performance, picking up two wins. Malcolm’s Team beat Rory’s Team 8-4, who were without Rory Osborne and Drew Materoa. Malcolm Honour and Peter Cowdrey were undefeated while newcomer Mike van Dijk played a big part in his team’s 3-0 success in the doubles. Fill-in players David Smith and Oliver Phipps joined regular Sophia Dillon on one win for Rory’s Team. Sherwood VK beat Warren’s Team 8-4. They won

the singles 5-4 with Chris Hood, Marion Wood and Peter Dillon all getting on the board. Warren Haszard and Gerry van Kuyk won two each for their side, with Gerry going particularly well against Chris in a close match. The annual prize-giving dinner is on Friday, October 22. Final Points: B Grade: John’s Beauties 46, Joyfull Grumps 45, Sherwood VK (Chris) 39, Malcolm 38, Rory 35, Jeff 31, Warren 28.

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Results of tournament played at Wairau Valley Golf Club on Monday, October 18. Individual: 1. Mike McKenzie (Wairau Valley) 39 points; 2. Ian Newport (Marlborough) 36; 3. Pete Jerram (Wairau Valley) and Terry Sissons (Marlborough) 35 points; 5. Richley Down (Picton), George Mitchinson (Marlborough) and Robin Whiting (Marlborough) 34points; 8. Pom Kelsall (Marlborough),

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Saturday, October 9 - Ian Molloy 39, Ian Johnson, Mike Ahworth, 36, Trev Gullery 34, Chris Kennington, 34, M McGuire 32.

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October 10, Club Championships.Women’s Silver I: Emily Stenhouse bt Marilyn Keenan. Silver II: Lynda Shanks bt Julie Smith. Flight Silver II: Denise Pickering bt Angela Beard. Bronze I: Marion Tripe bt Kaye Eggers. Bronze II: Vivienne Boyle bt Helen Lissaman. Bronze III: Jo Ross bt Susan Barnett. Men’s Senior: Tom Turner bt Richard Barnes. Intermediate A: William Harrison bt Allan Parker. Intermediate B: Tim Abrahams bt Peter Diack. Junior A: Mike Dwyer bt Malcolm Pettigrew. Junior B: Paul Meehan bt Robin Taylor. October 2, women’s 9 hole stableford. Leigh Andrews 10, Suzanne Clifford 9. 13 October, women’s net medal Div.1: Karen Morris 86. Div.2: Mary Skilton 92. Div.3: Vivienne Boyle 82, Debra Nicholls 84, Helen Lissaman 85.

Ash Ticehurst (Wairau Valley) and Dave Moorhouse (Awatere) 32 points. Team: 1st Wairau Valley: Rex McGarry, Pete Jerram, Mike McKenzie, and John McLauchlan105 points. 2nd Marlborough #1: 96 points. 3rd Marlborough #3: 95 points. Next Tournament: Tuesday, October 26 at Marlborough Golf Club.

Friday 9 Hole – stableford: Dido Harper, 18, Lyn Pawson 17, Vicki Eastgate 15.

14 October, men’s stableford Div.1:Duncan Bint 37, Arthur Dovey 35, Mike Godsall 34, Robin Whiting 34, David Lightfoot 33, John Muir 32, Dave Knappstein 32. Div.2: Tom Kelsall 33, Jeff Clarke 33, Brian Chippendale 30, Guido Bertogg 29, Mike Dwyer 28. 16 October, Robinson Memorial 4BBB Net Mixed: D Pickering and D Knappstein 63, J and M Dwyer 64, A and H Beard 66, L and A Stowell 67, H Stenhouse and G Barsanti 67, H Lissaman and H Blohm 67, A and M Mason 67, V and A Boyle 68, J and B Nicolle 70, D Ellis and L Dowler 70, F Handforth and R Taylor 70. Men’s: T Goss and B O’Malley 64, S Holtum and K Andrews 66, B Chippendale and R Whiting 66, I Bryce and G King 67.

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Fleming for the future? The return of Stephen Fleming to the Black Caps setup 13 years after he retired as a player could be a look into the future. Fleming will be part of the coaching group for the twenty20 World Cup. Fresh from becoming the Indian Premier League’s most successful coach after leading his Chennai Super Kings to their fourth title, Fleming looks to be the perfect

foil to help his old team go deep in the format’s World Cup in subcontinent conditions. As a player, Fleming was widely respected as one of the best captains in the game and his mindset seems to have served him well as a coach. It would surprise no one to one day see the 48-year-old become the New Zealand coach. If success in T20 cricket is con-

sidered enough to stake a claim, then Fleming has an irresistible resumé. Coaching in the IPL and in T20 franchise cricket will be far more financially lucrative than coaching the Black Caps ever will be. Fleming, who claims he had some time before his MIQ spot was available to return home, was only too happy to help out but it will be up to him in the long term

whether he sees a future doing the role of coaching his old team. The former top-order batsman is still considered young by coaching standards and the current crop of New Zealand players has far more talent than any national team he captained in the 1990s or 2000s. Perhaps the prospect of coaching genuinely world class players for his home country could prove a

Young gymnasts bring back gold By Glenise Dreaver

Five young gymnasts from the Blenheim Gymnastics Club’s squad of six had highly successful results in their age groups at the Christchurch School of Gymnastics Regional Camp held in Christchurch on the weekend of October 9-10.

The girls are coached by Heather Cresswell and Greg Pask and they were competing in groups of some 30 others at their own competitive levels. Atarangi Tanerau Love and Sammie Williams came back with gold medals for their aggregated performances at bronze level

tantalizing prospect with time. If New Zealand Cricket are smart, they will already be plotting a plan for after this Gary Stead/Kane Williamson era. Fleming is well versed in handling the media, is calm and articulate under the scrutiny of journalists and fans alike. They could do far worse than having Fleming’s name in the mix for when the time comes.

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across bar, beam vault and floor work. Greta Foote, competing at BlinknBones winning at Addington. iron level, was also awarded a gold medal for her aggregated score. Anna Love and Keira Leigh Wilkinson were both awarded places for their individual placings on apparatus.

BlinknBones horse of the year On Sunday the Marlborough Harness Club hosted its annual OBT awards for trainers, owners, breeders and drivers. BlinknBones took out the title of Horse of the year from He’s Fast and Furious. The full list of results are. Trials Horse of the Year - 1st Make my Sundon, 2nd Contractual Issues. Trials Driver - 1st Donny Morrison, 2nd Emma Dippie, 3rd Allan Shutkowski. Fastest Qualifier - 1st Easy McCartney, 2nd Kenny Keko, 3rd White Diamond Gold. UDR Trainer - 1st Barry Ford, 2nd Paul Scott, 3rd Merv Bryers. Ultimate Gait - He’s Fast and Furious. Horse of the Year - Blinkn Bones. Trainer of the Year - 1st Mark Gill, 2nd Merv Bryers, 3rd Barry Ford. Photos page 21.

Waikawa Boating Club has distributed invitations to its annual New Year Regatta nationwide. A club spokesperson says the open invitation will draw the biggest fleet and sailor participation in the Marlborough calendar. The two-day regatta will run over the weekend of January 8-9, 2022. This year, the invitation specifically includes trailer yachts a voyage down from the far north, arriving in time for the regatta with some boats choosing to race. Information on registering can be found at: www.waikawaboatingclub.co.nz.

Summer runners Thursday, October 21 - Meet at McKendry Park - Aston Street entrance behind Springlands School at 5.45pm for a 6pm start. A social get together at Speights Ale House afterwards around 7pm. Everyone is welcome to participate. Go to https://harriers.net. nz/event/summer-runners-plus-socialnight/ for further information. For further enquiries contact Allister Leach 021 159 0678.

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