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It’s been all go with insightful learning conversations at Witherlea Kindergarten recently. The Alana Place kindergarten has been inundated with inquisitivity, critical thinking and reflection from budding insect enthusiasts who have been intrigued by not only the variety of insects but how they interact, survive, eat and explore. Continued on page 2. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: As part of their inquiry learning, Jude Lock and Gray Comeskey from Witherlea Kindergarten discuss the finer points of a praying mantis. Photo supplied.

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Continued from page 1. For Marco Finch the greatest part of the learning was finding some red spiders at Taylor Pass Road while Macklin Forrest discovered that wetas are kind of bugs and they have long legs. William Hawker was happy to find out that his favourite bug was a praying mantis, because they climb trees. “We have lots at home. They are pretty cool.” Yet it was Matilda Hellström’s findings that created the greatest interest. “We have to be quiet so we can see the wētā.” Teacher Ed Parker says the focus began from an emerging interest in bugs that started with children/tamariki

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hunting through the kindergarten’s gardens and under rocks and searching for cicada shells on tree trunks and fences. “The learning grew to encompass art work, stories, creating their own hybrid insects, origami and waiata. We had tamariki bringing in caterpillars and swan plants which allowed them to experience the monarch butterfly life cycle.” Ed says inquiry projects were sent home to families encouraging them to find bugs and research facts about their chosen critters. He says through this activity the childrren and teachers co-constructed learning as whānau were finding out some incredible facts to share.

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March 23, World Water Day, this year celebrated groundwater – and Blenheim, the home of the oldest groundwater aquifer in New Zealand, can celebrate that with pride. Twenty years ago modern science allowed for the testing of the well water, which proved to be 40,000 years old the council’s hydrologist Peter Davidson says. The 80m-deep well was drilled in 1916, when its existence was clear from the water gushing up from the ground near what is now the Marlborough Community Hospice. It was intended as a backup supply for the hospital itself, but Peter says it was

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let them use it. Changes can happen, with the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake causing a rise in the water level. “It’s only just settling,” he says, pointing to the level on the pipe from which the water is subsiding And Peter says scientists from Colombia University, NY, have visited the hospital well and another on the Waimea Plains. Their findings are being included in their international studies on climate change The MDC has created two new videos featuring Peter talking about the groundwater and springs around Blenheim and they will to be posted on their Facebook page in the near future.

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All is well at MGC - Chair Brian Roughan, the chair of Marlborough Girls’ College Board, emailed parents after the Sun article appeared. He re-iterated the points he made in the published article, but added some new information which, in the interests of fairness and balance, we reproduce here. “MGC’s board and its leadership team are disappointed by the suggestions that all is not well at Marlborough Girls’ College. The Blenheim Sun has relied on unnamed sources to link turnover of staff to the leadership of principal Mary-Jeanne Lynch. The newspaper also asserts that the turnover of staff is abnormally high. “The reality is that we have a really clear vision for the direction of teaching and learning at MGC. It is that all students learn and achieve to their potential, and that everything we do at MGC is based on our values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga & Kotahitanga. “There has been a turnover of staff in the last four years that is not unusual compared with previous years. Over the past eight years there has been an average turnover of permanent teaching staff of 10% which is similar to the last 4 years. “It is inappropriate for the Board or the Principal to make further comments about individual teachers’ reasons for leaving MGC. All staff are offered an exit interview with either a member

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of the senior leadership team, the Principal or a Board member, or any combination of the above. Not all staff take up this offer. The Board discusses all resignations and feedback from exit interviews, and concerns are addressed where appropriate. “What we do know is that the turnover of staff is not impacting on student achievement. The Board is pleased that NCEA results have improved over the past four years. We acknowledge that there is still work to be done to support all students to learn, particularly Maori and Pasifika students, and this has been the focus of changes in teacher practice over the last 3 years. The Board is also very supportive of the work teachers have done around implementing our new junior curriculum. “Wellbeing is a key focus of our work. Last year we conducted student and staff Wellbeing surveys and they identified things we are doing well and areas for improvement. This includes ensuring that everyone lives by our school values all the time. We have also appointed a Wellbeing Leader and an Educational psychologist to further support sand strengthen our team. “The focus of the article in the Blenheim Sun this morning is a surprise. We are very proud of our school,

Fire season All of the Marlborough District is now in an open fire season. This excludes Department of Conservation land which remains in a restricted fire season. An open fire season means permits will no longer be required to light open-air fires. District Manager Grant Haywood says the changing conditions have caused this season change.

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MGC CHAIR Brian Roughan says the school’s senior leadership team is implementing significant changes to support students' learning achievement and wellbeing.

and the Board has full confidence in Mary-Jeanne’s leadership. All credit is due to the senior leadership team who are implementing significant changes to support our students’ learning, achievement and wellbeing. Please be assured that this article will not interfere with the great work and determination all our staff have to make a difference every day at school.” The Sun responds: Regarding the use of unnamed sources, the reason for this is that, without exception, the teachers and pupils, present and past and the parents of pupils, who have

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contacted us, all say they feared retaliation if they were named. The Sun points out that it did not ask MGC for individual staff reasons for leaving. Rather, we were after a ‘global overview’ of the statistics and general categories of reasons for leaving. The Sun acknowledges that many of the staff who have left in the past four years have done so for genuine reasons – such as those outlined by Mr Roughan. The Sun has decided not to pursue this story any further because of people’s reluctance to be named.

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An expansion of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre has been approved by the Marlborough District Council’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee, which last week signalled up to $1.7m of support. The financial support is subject to funding from the Lotteries Significant Project Fund and other fundraising. The centre plans to incorporate other periods of New Zealand and international aviation history, increase the space for events and improve visitor areas. The contribution is subject to full council approval in April and will not be released until funding is in place for completion of the full project.

Dog park plans Friday, April 29 is the deadline for the community and dog owners to have input into the layout of Blenheim’s new dog park. It will be located up the Taylor Pass to the south and west of George Conroy Drive. An MDC spokesperson says they would like to know if owners want to see agility equipment included, and if so what kinds, or whether dog lovers would prefer the space to be left as a natural area more in keeping with the natural environment. To have your say, email your suggestions to: mdc@marlborough. govt.nz before 5pm on Friday, April 29.

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Lives transformed by dedicated volunteers By Glenise Dreaver

Some 2000 hours of work have been put in by Blenheim South Rotary Club members working on support for Westport locals following their major flood event last July 17. Team leader Neville White reports that the results of their work have been “life transforming” for the six households they have supported. He says the total spend on their section of the project is likely to end up at around $25,000. This does not include travel expenses for their frequent trips to Westport, which were covered by the volunteers themselves. The story began following a call for help from Peter Campbell, Rotary Club president Westport, to Rotary District 9970 (top half of the South Island). District clubs were canvassed to provide support. The Blenheim South club took up the challenge of restoring homes for displaced families who had no or little insurance and were left with

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nowhere to go. The local flood relief support hub identified six properties that fitted this criteria. Assistance needed ranged from help with some painting through to wall and floor damage requiring a considerable building maintenance programme. Neville and retired building consultant John Berwick, set about a planning and costing exercise.

This took many trips to Westport, on-site meetings and discussions with the victims. A team of up to 20 people, including club members and partners from Blenheim and elsewhere, plus four non-Rotarians, volunteered their time over two months. Neville says the programme is now finished, “barring a tidy up visit next month”.

“The results are outstanding,” he says, adding that the support from the local community and businesses has been wonderful. The transformation is, he says, at a level that those affected could not comprehend when first approached last September. He says one house, had had water flowing through like a river. “The rear wall of the living area had

moved on the foundations with the force of the water, the flooring had in part disintegrated with the moisture, there was no kitchen and the elderly lady was living with parts of the house exposed to the elements.” They’ve now been able to restore her home to a good liveable standard, even down to laying carpets just before they left.

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REDWOOD Six weeks out from opening night of Les Misérables, Chris Valli looks at the production crew. This week he introduces Liana Bell, associate director, choreographer and ensemble member. Liana Bell can recall her first experience with Blenheim Musical Theatre as horrible. Fair to say she has improved somewhat since then. “I remember seeing the musical Mamma Mia on stage in Christchurch when I was studying, then a few years later I heard it was coming to Blenheim. I sang ‘Does your mother know’ at my audition and it was horrible. I actually remember apologising to the audition panel. It was the first time I had ever sung solo in-front of anybody.” Luckily her dance audition the next day went better and she got asked to be the choreographer’s assistant. “When the show opened at the ASB (2016) I didn’t want to miss out on the theatre experience and all the excitement so I stayed on as Danica’s (Manson, who played the lead Sophie) dresser and hairdresser for the run of the show. “ The opportunity to be involved with Les Miserables came about through working

with director Peter Meikle on the dinner theatre production of Aotearoa, the Rock Musical last year. “Near the end of our season Peter mentioned he was putting his application in for Les Mis and if he got appointed would I consider being the choreographer. I was very flattered and initially quite stocked, as I knew the scale and huge aspirations they had for Les Mis right from the beginning.” Liana admits anyone who’s seen Les Mis on stage will know that it’s not a ‘dancing’ stage show. The one main dance sequence is the wedding scene, where the very elegant waltzers at Marius and Cosettes Wedding are interrupted by the Thenardiers, and the elegance quickly disappears from the scene. “The rest of the show is filled with lots of ‘movement’ direction which is what I have really enjoyed. Scenes like One Day More and Master of the House all have some aspects of choreography either with the intention of looking spontaneous or precise and exaggerated.” Being involved with a production of the magnitude that is Les Miserables, the learnings for Liana have

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Dear Ed Recently I purchased two bottles of sauvignon blanc. The first was Stables, Ngatarawa, Hawkes Bay, in the past a dependable Hawkes Bay New Zealand wine. It tasted well “yuck”. I had failed to read the fine print on the reverse side of the bottle. It said, “wine of South Africa and New Zealand.” So next day I bought another bottle, Bays and Barnes Block, a long-standing Marlborough sauvignon blanc, that originated from a local family. It’s now produced by the Giesen Group based in Marlborough. It was “yuck” too. My mistake again. The fine print said, “wine of South Africa.” Obviously, the wine once truly New Zealand has been swallowed up by foreign corporates. As a result the integrity of Marlborough’s sauvignon blanc would seem to be under threat. Tony Orman Blenheim

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A racist Maori agenda? Dear Ed Well done David Seymour for raising the subject that a large number of New Zealanders are growing more and more concerned with. Personally I object to the reference by the Maori “racist” Waititi referring to White supremacy. What a joke when everything the Maori leaders are pushing for at the moment reaks of racism. Wouldn’t it be interesting if the Maori people had a DNA test and found how many, if any, were pure blood Maori. Most they would find had European blood from our common ancestors. Like the Maori who travelled to these shores from afar, they are not indigenous, my great grandfather arrived here shortly after the Treaty was introduced

and having settled on the West coast endeared himself to the local Maori, to the extent that they presented him with a chair in recognition of his assistance, and that chair now sits in the Greymouth museum. I was born in 1942, one hundred years after the signing and was brought up to respect and become friends with the many Maori I met in my youth who I still consider friends. The minority of Maori who are driving the desire to change the democracy of this wonderful country should be stopped and the Labour government, which is obviously supporting the movement, needs to hold a referendum on the overall Maori racist agenda K.L.Barrowman, Renwick

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Sportshub Lansdowne Sports Hubopened opened The Mayor cut the red ribbon and officially opened the new Lansdowne Lansdowne building last Sports Hub Sportshub building last Thursday. Thursday. A mihi was (blessing) A mihi (blessing) given was by members of Rangitāne iwi before given by members of Rangitā ne iwi Rangitane the Mayor building before the spoke Mayorabout spokethe about the building and its architectural and its architectural design. design. “This is a wonderful, high quality facility and new home for Marlborough’s netball, rugby, touch, beach volleyball and softball clubs. The project was first mooted over ten years ago and has now finally come to fruition thanks to the dedicated work of many people and organisations. Arthouse Architects and the team from Robinson Construction - plus a wide range of sub-contractors - have done a superb job,” Mayor Leggett said. “The second floor has wonderful views of the Wither Hills and Richmond Ranges Range and front row seats above pitch No 1 and the netball courts.” He thanked architect Brian Riley of Arthouse Architects for his work on a roofline that imitates the Wither

Hills horizon. “Your beautiful roof and ceiling design provided a special construction challenge for the builders,” he said. He thanked Council staff Jamie Lyall, Jane Tito and Maighan Watson, Luke van Velthooven from APL, and from netball, netball, club representatives from rugby, touch, touch, beach beach volleyball volleyball and rugby, and softball. softball. The Mayor also told the audience about his early rugby club playing days at Lansdowne, watching Marlborough defend the Ranfurly Shield and seeing Marlborough stun the rugby world and beat the French national side in 1968. “This project was first mooted over ten years ago and a submission Netball in in 2014 2014 from Marlborough Netball got the ball rolling. The new facility nicely complements the Renwick Sports and Events Centre and Park Pavilion Pavilion in in Waitohi Waitohi Endeavour Park Picton,” he said. The building came in under budget at $4.8M.

Council changes to Covid-19 policies Following the Government's announcement last week of the relaxing Government’s of Covid-19 relaxingof relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions the Council Council has has restrictions ceased the the use Council of QR codes has the use to show and ceased the requirement of QRVaccine codes and a My Passthe at libraries. requirement show the In light of thetochanges a My Vaccine at Council is alsoPass reviewing its libraries. In light the Vaccination Policyoffor changes Workers the and Council Covid-19 is also reviewing procedures. its Risk Assessment Vaccination Policy for Chief Executive Mark Workers COVID-19 Wheeler and thanked the Risk Assessment Marlborough public for procedures. how they have interacted Chief Executive Mark with Council staff during the Wheeler thanked the recent Covid restrictions. Covid-19 restrictions. Marlborough for “People have public been respectful how theydone have interacted work and have done theirtheir bestbest to to work with Council us. Manystaff people used during the services recent Covid our online or restrictions. “People have attended community been respectful and done meetings remotely.” their bestlike to to work withCouncil “I’d also thank us. people usedand staffMany for going above our online or had to be beyond. Allservices staff have attended community meetings remotely.” flexible and work in new ways to “I’d also like to thank Council staff for maintain health and safety. Council going above and beyond. staff have Despite this, Council was was able to maintain all able ofAll itsto had to beall flexible and work in new maintain of its essential services. ” ways essential services.” to health and safety. Hemaintain noted there were still high Council rates was able to maintain of its essential of Omicron in theallcommunity so services.” He there were still high rates of Council’s current safetysafety protocols the noted Council’s current protocols Omicron in the community for staff will remain for now.so the Council’s current safety protocols for staff will remain for now.

The protocols are: • Maintaining team bubbles and remote working arrangements • Mask wearing and restricting movement around the workplace • Conducting meetings virtually whenever possible • Practicing good hygiene, hand washing and sanitising “We will review our staff protocols again in a week’s time,” Mr Wheeler said.

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre expansion set to take flightHeritage Centre expansion Omaka Aviation An expansion of set to take Marlborough’s Omaka flight

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Aviation Heritage An expansion of Centre is set to take Marlborough’s Omaka Aviation flight after Council’s Heritage Centre is set to take Planning, Finance and flight after Council’s Planning, Community Committee Finance and Community signaled its support for Committee signaled its the project. Councillors support for the project. were tasked with Councillors were tasked considering a funding with considering a funding extension extension request request from from the the New New Zealand Zealand Aviation Aviation Museum Museum Trust, Trust, which which owns owns and operates the and operates the Omaka Omaka AviationAviation HeritageHeritage Centre, to Centre, to allow them to allow them to expand and expand and other incorporate incorporate periods of other periods of Zealand and New Zealand andNew international international aviation history, aviation history, increase the increase the space space for for events events and and improve improve visitor visitor areas. areas. The The Committee Committee agreed, agreed, subject subject to to full full Council approval in April, to a contribution of up to of Council approval in April, to a contribution $1.7M by wayby ofway an underwrite or loanortoloan be up to $1.7M of an underwrite funded from afrom reserve, subjectsubject to an updated to be funded a reserve, to an business fromplan the from Trust. the Trust. updated plan business The The Committee Committee also also signalled signalled that that Council’s Council’s contribution contribution isis subject subject to to the the Trust Trust receiving receiving confirmation confirmation of of sufficient sufficient funding funding from from the the Lotteries Lotteries Significant Significant Project Project Fund Fund and and other other fundraising fundraising to to complete complete the the project, project, and and that that any any Council Council funding funding will will not not be be released released until until Council Council isis satisfied satisfied that that funding funding isis in in place place for for completion completion of of the the full full project. project. Mayor Mayor John John Leggett Leggett noted noted that that Council’s Council’s economic economic development development and and destination destination management management plans plans identify identify Omaka Omaka as as aa key key contributor contributor to to future future visitation, visitation, the the wider wider Marlborough Marlborough economy economy and and the the future future of

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classic aircraft storage, servicing and restoration. of classic aircraft storage, servicing and Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Chief restoration. Executive Jane Orphan saidCentre the expanded Omaka Aviation Heritage Chief Centre will be a show stopper forexpanded Executive Jane Orphan said the Marlborough. Centre will be a show stopper for “Not only will it enable additional aircraft Marlborough. to feature the Skies’ aircraft to “Not onlyin will it ‘Dangerous enable additional exhibition, it will also fill the gap feature in the ‘Dangerous Skies’ that exhibition, currently exists in Marlborough for a exists it will also fill the gap that currently larger capacity venue. in Marlborough for a larger capacity venue. “The space “The expanded space will be will able venue. “Theexpanded expanded space willbe beable able totocomfortably cater for up to 900 comfortably cater for up to 900people people and ”” Ms andoffer offeraaunique uniquefunction functionexperience, experience, Ms Orphan said. Orphan said. “The “Thedevelopment developmentwill willalso alsofacilitate facilitategrowth growth ininthe aviation sector presenting the aviation sector presentingthe the Omaka Omaka Heritage an AviationAviation Heritage Centre Centre with anwith opportunity opportunity to expand its current presence to expand its current presence as an as an aviation influencer and as a that hub draws that aviation influencer and as a hub draws enthusiasts to our region, ” she said. enthusiasts to our region,” she said.

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The view from the man at the top Marlborough Mayor John Leggett took time out of his busy schedule to talk to Chris Valli about the importance of democracy, leadership and why Marlborough the brand is continuing to grow in quality and reputation. Earthquakes. Floods. A pandemic. Protests. One could suggest it has been a character-building time for Marlborough Mayor John Leggett, six years into his tenure as the leader and face of the district council. However, he wouldn’t have it any other way. So what is the best part of his job? “The contact with the people I work with. It’s hugely rewarding. As a local authority we are doing very well. We are a highly-functioning council. It filters right through the staff. The people that work here live in Marlborough and want it to be a successful province. Staff have had opportunities to move to higher paid employment in the cities but they chose to live here. That says a lot about the way we feel as a district.” He says the growth of Marlborough region is never better illustrated by the grape industry, aquaculture in the sounds and exciting projects such as the growing of pine nut trees in the Wairau Valley and Cape Campbell (Pinoli, a Marlborough based company that grows nuts for local and export markets). John adds the Marlborough brand should be about quality not quantity. “The key for the Marlborough industry is that we realise we have quality products and that’s our selling point. Around the world the name Marlborough means more for wine consumers than the name New Zealand or Aotearoa.” A born and bred Marlburian, it was the influence of his late mother, through her involvement in school and sports, which gave him the catalyst to make a difference in the greater community. “The more involved you are in the community, the more rewarding it is to

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give something positive back.” John says his two terms as a councillor fueled his desire to get more involved and take the mantle of the mayor. When the opportunity presented itself, he thought ‘that’s for me, I can do this job.’ He took over in 2016 from Alistair Sowman who had 12 years in the position, the longest mayoralty tenure in the council’s short history since 1989 (it was formed through the 1989 local government reform where Blenheim Borough, Picton Borough and Marlborough County Council amalgamated as one district). The wider Marlborough community and infrastructure was tested due to the floods in July 2021 with a state of emergency being declared. John says it was the council’s ability to be proactive which allowed them to make decisions that were solution-focused and imperative to helping those in need. His leadership style is one of delegation and allowing all opinions to be addressed and heard accordingly. Ultimately, he says, the final decision is his. “I’ve never taken the view that I know everything about everything. I’m always prepared to listen to people and step back when need be. The beauty of this council is that it’s a democracy. You have to trust your fellow councillors. A lot of them have strengths that lend to making decisions. You have to empower them. You make good decisions, if you have good information.” When asked if there was a pathway for young people to come onto the Marlborough District Council he says the future looks bright. The local youth council and their input keep him interested and up to date with contemporary issues.

John Leggett at the opening of the Lansdowne Park sports hub last week. “I’ve never taken the view that I know everything about everything. I’m always prepared to listen to people and step back when need be. The beauty of this council is that it’s a democracy. You have to trust your fellow councillors.”

“Local Government New Zealand is trying to engage with younger people. It’s about making local decisions for local people. We operate the youth council here and they are a great group of people. “You can pick the leaders among them. They are not the ones who follow the lead but step back and make decisions for themselves.” So what makes John Leggett tick, the former lawyer, when he’s not at the council chambers or at his desk with resource consent applications?

“Anne and I spend a lot of time in the sounds. Every day I go home from work and there are two little faces in the window - my two dogs. Rain, hail, sleet or snow, I take them over the Taylor riverbank and I enjoy that time having a quick chat with regulars.” When Covid restrictions allow he is hoping to catch up with his children who are all on the other side of the world. He has a daughter in Cornwall, a son in London and a son in Norway who got married in January. So where does he see Marlbor-

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Finally - An event to ‘Savour’ By Chris Valli

Marlburians - mark Saturday, November 26 on your events calendar. That’s right. Events. Pure Events Marlborough is thrilled to launch Savour in the Park, a new event for the Marlborough region at Churchill Glade. Two national acts will feature in the November event alongside local three piece band A Minor Thing with Sam Merill. Other local bands are featuring but not confirmed at the time of writing. Headline act Stellar will take

the main stage led by vocalist Boh Runga, sister of acclaimed recording artist Bic Runga. Stellar’s signature song Violent won single of the Year at the 2000 New Zealand Music Awards. The other band is Automatic 80s, a world class group of musicians featuring front man Jason Maclaren, backed up by Pearl Runga, sister of Boh and Bic. Pure Events Manager Katrina Lange says they wanted to offer an event which will kick start the summer for both locals and visitors to the region. “We wanted to offer an event

which benefited the local food and beverage suppliers and have received great support from them in running the event, says Katrina. “The aim is to celebrate Marlborough which I think everyone is keen to do given all the cancellations the events and music business has endured.” Katrina says the aim is to build the event over a three year plan to bring a high level of visitors into the region as well as offering a great event for locals. She says the R18 event will create a great atmosphere. Leading

into the event, she is conscious of effective communication with local residents to keep them in the loop. However, as the event only runs until 6pm, she is confident there will be no issues. “We will be liaising with locals further down the track; we know it’s a privilege to be able to use this venue. This timing also enables local restaurants and bars to benefit from all the additional visitors in town.” Katrina says local tourism attractions will be promoted prior to the festival showcasing everything the region can deliver

Headline act Stellar, led by vocalist Boh Runga will take the main stage at Pure Events Marlborough's Savour in the Park at Churchill Glade in November.

including a range of participating eateries, wineries, breweries as well as the multitude of activities on Marlborough’s doorstep. “We will aim to partner with Destination Marlborough to offer pre and post event options such as a Sunday brunch, tours and activities on the Friday and Saturday. With so many events being cancelled we know people are going to be keen to savour and celebrate Marlborough and enjoy an event like this.”

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Muscling in on new exercise programme Diana Brooks, Eldercare Coordinator at St Christopher’s church, is setting up a new exercise programme for the older person called “Stretch and Breathe”. That’s its provisional name while she and fellow leader local physio Leo Adendorff start turning their dream ideas into reality helping people understand and support the functional use of their physical selves for longer, as well as supporting sufferers from chronic pain. Diana well understands the need. For the last 25 years, she has suffered from a condition called chronic myofascial pain syndrome. It sits alongside a number of diseases, like fibromyalgia and polymyalgia which make exercising difficult. One side effect she sees in older people coming along to their other classes like

stretch as you go Steady As You Go (SAYGO) a Falls prevention class, is that their muscles, like hers, respond in a different way. She gives an example. “After an injury people may compensate, not always using their strongest muscles because it hurts” “They use their stabilising muscles instead.” That’s overcompensation and it can cause chronic issues later.” Physios are, she says, trained in issues like this and in keeping people safe. So, she contacted a number of local practitioners and Leo from TBI Health replied. The programme they’ve devised is, she says, good for posture, balance, flexibility, strength. “These are the things that keep you independent for longer.” The main target group is between 50-75

years, getting people before habits are ingrained. “No mat work, no lying down, it’s all sitting or standing, with minimal equipment,” she says “Ýou get a vital warm up and warm down period, then two minutes at each station working at your own pace. “Not keeping up with others, or with music.” Delays due to Covid mean they’ve deferred until April 20. “Classes will be held at St Christophers between 9.30 and 10.30am on Wednesdays. Hopefully, with Omicron behind us we can offer a cuppa and a chat afterwards, as socialising is an important part of all our programmes” “Please contact me on 021 2694198, or Diana Brooks and fellow leader Leo Adendorff at diana@stchristophers.co.nz for more work on the "Stretch and Breathe" programme to information.” be run at St Christophers.

Slow riding doesn’t have to mean less control This week we feature another rider who has completed the Bronze Ride Forever course Tanya Nieuwoudt bought her first bike in 2019. She’d grown up riding on the back of her father’s bike, and then her brother’s, but finally she bought her own when she moved with her family to New Zealand. “I was tired of being a pillion. I wanted to make those journeys on my own bike and experience that feeling of freedom that you don’t get from travelling in a steel cage.”

“Professional training is so good! I thought having to go on an eight-hour course would be so long, but it just flew by!” She was determined to come to New Zealand and buy her Yamaha 400 DragStar Cruiser after seeing New Zealand feature on the World’s Greatest Rides television series. Tanya is using the CBTA pathway to get to her full licence.

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New audiology clinic to open in Blenheim By Chris Valli

Blackmore Audiology - a Blenheim business and a familiar Marlborough name. Sara Blackmore is a fourth generation Blackmore and the new face behind the Francis Street audiology clinic. Sara’s family grew up in Blenheim and used to live where Westwood Business Park is now. Sara has a strong background in communication, something she says she is passionate about. She holds a Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy and a Masters in Audiology with 14 years clinical experience as an audiologist across various New Zealand practices, recently in management. Sara says the independent business has no alignment with any one particular hearing aid manufacturer. Ultimately catering for the client and what the client needs best. “When I’m with a client doing a needs assessment, it will allow the client to pick or choose from all the product portfolios and what is best for their needs.” Some of the new features in modern hearing aids meeting people’s needs include Bluetooth capability, this allows the hearing aids to integrate with other technology enabling phone calls and media to stream directly to hearing aids. Rechargeable batteries are now an option, even for custom in the ear hearing aids,

this takes away the hassle of having to change batteries every week. Free apps can unlock other features such as find my hearing aids, fall alerts and audio reminders. All while the sound and clarity that the hearing aids provide the wearer gets better with every new product launch. Sara’s husband Sam comes from a defense background and has utilised his transferable skills in all aspects of the business from the financial side to the logistics of starting up the location at 21 Francis Street, including on-site parking. Sara says the ethos and vision of client ‘continuity of care’ for Blackmore Audiology comes down to knowing the client and the importance of relationship. “As a small family owned business our clients will know who they are going to see. It means I get a chance to build a relationship with the client and understand what they need and what they want for their hearing. A personal service. “It’s an ongoing thing and not just about hearing aids. The person they deal with will know their story and where they are at.” Under Covid restrictions Sara says their work behind the scenes along with their respective strengths has prepared the business to open and function with a real sense of enthusiasm and eagerness. Come and see Sara and Sam, Blackmore Audiology, 21 Francis Street, Blenheim. PBA.

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Second opportunity for James By Chris Valli

Richmond View School student James Dight is headed to the bright lights of musical theatre across the ditch. The Year 8 student will join the New Zealand team, known as the Kiwi All-Stars, at the Australasian Musical Theatre International Junior Festival in Newcastle in late October. Places for the festival were limited to 40 students aged between 10-18 years-old. James had the opportunity to travel to the USA last year to represent New Zealand at the Musical Theatre International Junior

Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Unfortunately, this was cancelled due to Covid. His filmed audition for selection consisted of acting out a scene from Finding Nemo Junior followed by a rendition of the song Neverland from Finding Neverland. The 12-year-old was most excited about meeting new people with similar theatre interests and going to the Sydney Opera House. The chance to get back on a plane was also a drawcard. “It’s a chance to see professionals and learn more about theatre and hopefully get better.” The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for

James will see students watch Moulin Rouge the musical, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge and pat a koala before heading to Newcastle to be the first New Zealand group performing at the festival. The Junior Festival Australia (JTF) gives attendees the opportunity to experience the transformative power of musical theatre through watching performances, attending workshops, and making connections with other musical theatre groups from across Australia. Other activities include a National Institute Dramatic Art (NIDA) acting workshop. NIDA is a leading Australian centre for education and training in the performing arts and based in Sydney.

Proud Mum and chaperone Alison Dight says James’ natural ability stems from a multigenerational legacy of musical theatre performers. “He’s fourth generation Blenheim Musical Theatre. I am super proud of him. It’s amazing to be able to share a passion with all of my children as we’re all musical theatre nerds. We have a strong bond because of our mutual interests.” When he’s not at school, James studies ballet, singing and musical theatre. He’s currently playing the role of Gavroche in Blenheim Musical Theatre’s Les Misérables. James will be working hard fundraising to cover costs of his trip. Planned events include a show and a quiz night.

James and Alison Dight. The Year 8 Richmond View student will join the New Zealand team, known as the Kiwi All-Stars, at the Australasian Musical Theatre International Junior Festival in Newcastle late October.

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Sluggish Bowel Movement, Enzyme deficiencies, microbial infections, and chronic inflammation. The Diagnostic Scan Performed at Marvel Health is designed to identify diseases of the gut and their hidden causes. It detects harmful viruses, bacteria and parasites, nutrient and enzyme deficiencies, autoimmune diseases and many other pathological changes that cause chronic diseases of the gut. Chronic gut problems may even arise from dysfunctions in other systems that seem unrelated to the gut. A damaged immune system will promote microbial overgrowth and food sensitivities. When the detoxification system becomes dysfunctional, toxins can build up in the pancreas and lymphatic glands and cause gut diseases.

Marvel health scan looks for underlying causes of digestive problems such as food allergies, microbes, nutrient deficiencies, and enzyme insufficiencies. After the scan, the doctors and

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At Watery Mouth Cafe we pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience. To help achieve this we are always trying to improve the quality of what we provide. This is especially important during the current pandemic times.

As such we have found a new coffee supplier who has provided us with a superior quality coffee bean as well as advanced technology in equipment and knowledge. This allows us to provide an incredibly consistent and amazing coffee product. No need to wait in line to order, download our app today!

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I am extremely grateful to my team for their passion and dedication to Watery Mouth Cafe. Please support us. We hope to see you in soon to try out the new coffee.

TAKEAWAY MENU NOW AVAILABLE! Please call 03 577 9992 anytime after 4pm to order, pickup available from 5pm. SLOW COOKED LAMB SHOULDER $77.0 Served with braised potatoes and gravy Serves 3-4 people, Would recommend adding a side of greens or Ale House loaf to complete the meal.

300 GRAM RIBEYE STEAK $36.0 (GF) Served with a baked potato and either salad or vegetables. Sauce selection choice of bearnaise, garlic butter, red wine jus or mushroom sauce.

BLACK CHERRY CHICKEN $35.0 (GF) Bacon wrapped chicken, stuffed with cream cheese, cashew and cherries. Served with creamy mash and steamed greens.

BACK COUNTRY PORK RIBS $25.0 (ADD FRIES $8.9)

Pork Ribs marinated with a special Ale House blend of herbs and spices then smothered in finger licking sauce, served with salad.

GRANDMA’S LAMBS FRY $26.0 (GF) Seared lambs liver and chargrilled bacon on creamy mash, softened onions and marsala cream sauce.

‘BLUE & GOLD’ FISH AND CHIPS $23.5 SMALL / $31.5 LARGE

Blue Cod fish fillets, lightly fried in Speight’s Gold beer batter, served with garden salad, fries, tartare sauce and lemon.

SOUTHERN LAKES BURGER $25.9 Homemade Angus beef pattie, lettuce, egg, grilled bacon, cheese, garlic aioli and beetroot relish in a toasted burger bun with a side of shoestring fries. GF available +$3.0

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN BURGER $25.9 Boneless chicken thigh, marinated in buttermilk and herbs and spices, served with bacon, lettuce and pickles in a toasted burger bun and shoestring fries

DESSERT MENU $14.0 LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Served with raspberry sorbet and whipped cream

STICKY DATE PUDDING Served warm with butterscotch sauce and whipped cream

BAKED CHEESECAKE

Vanilla cheesecake served with berry coulis and whipped cream

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

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Marlborough Plumbing and Heating Marlborough Plumbing and Heating have been your local central heating system experts in Marlborough for 21 years now. Our team will be able to help you design and choose a system best for you, either underfloor heating, heating systems connected to wet-backs, air to water heat pumps, radiator central heating, gas central heating boilers and diesel boilers. Once installed, then we can do all your regular servicing to ensure that your central heating system will always be working efficiently.

We are also here to provide all your plumbing services, from small jobs to major renovations and new builds. Rob Marshall is a Registered Master Plumber that after 21 years in Marlborough is almost a local, and has a team of highly skilled plumbers and heating design engineers that have years of experience between them, ensuring a constant high standard of service. We also offer discounts to Grey Power members. Call Rob and the team today to find out more.

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Marlborough Moving & Storage

Local, National, International Moves and Storage Wherever you’re moving to, we’ve been there!

Your local professional household moving service covering the whole of Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura areas. Locally owned and operated for over 20 years! Our Packers and Removalists have extensive knowledge and experience from previous positions they have held. Our owner has had personal involvement in the global moving industry for well over 30 years. This includes serving 8 years on the board of The FIDI Global Alliance, with 2 years as president. Head quartered in Brussels, Belgium, FIDI

is recognised as the world’s leading industry association. With over 600 member companies spanning in excess of 100 countries. Through this position we have direct access to the very best international moving organisations worldwide. We offer a range of flexible and accommodating services, including international, local and retirement moves, professional packing and a storage facility located at 32 Park Terrace. Contact us for advice and a noobligation quote today!

Let us help you get to where you want to be! Ph 03 579 5154

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Ph Dusty 021 894 976

Ezi Mow Ezi Mow was established in 2012 and is a sole trading lawn mowing, section clearing, and property maintenance business. A new addition to the Wairau Valley business is a BobCat Zero Turn Mower with a faster mowing speed covering more area in quicker time. Owner Dusty Miller says it provides a bit of

variation with mowing vineyard headlands, road berms, sports fields, and overgrown paddocks. “The personal touch and attention to detail is something we take particular pride in”, Dusty says. “and the best part of the job is working outdoors and doing the mahi with my two sons.” Call Ezi Mow today.

Majestic Plumbing & Gas

For plumbing & gas you can trust Whether you need gas, drainage, bathroom remodelling, shower installations or plumbing services,

we’ve got you covered. Free quoteS No callout fees Call Steve today 03 577 6920 | 021 625 378 majesticplumbing@xtra.co.nz

There is a testimonial from a Tony on the Majestic Plumbing and Gas site which aptly sums up the service and the relationship(s) of the local business. “Mere words cannot express how impressed I was with Steve. If there was a higher rating than what is offered here, I would give it. Steve is a professional. He makes you feel like your business is the most important thing to him no

matter how small.” A glowing endorsement indeed. Steve Handisides comes with a wealth of industry experience as a trained plumber, gas fitter and drain layer. The relocation to Marlborough from Auckland in 2019 has given Steve a new lease of life in the job. “It’s given me a greater fulfillment. The people here are wonderful.”

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Kevin Hardman Sales Consultant Sun Newspaper Protecting avocado trees from frost and wet feet.

 Are you a dog or cat person? Definitely dog - West Highland White Terriers are my favourite.  What did you want to be when you grew up? Professional rugby league player followed by a builder. Turns out I’ve been in sales for 35 years.  Not quite a hidden talent, but I’m very good at? I like to think I’m a whizz on the BBQ but I also brew a mean craft beer.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would it be and why? City Mission, it’s criminal in a land that has so much we still have people living in poverty and are destitute. We need to give them a hand up not a hand out.  My all-time favourite food is? I love a good Thai curry but lately Mexican has been our go to, the more chillies the better.  The shop you can’t walk past is? Have to be either of the big box hardware stores, also like a good book store. I can get lost for hours.  What song is likely to get you on the dance floor? Love Shack by the B52’s - “everybody’s movin, everybody’s groovin baby.”  Your dream weekend involves? 2nd or 3rd day of the Boxing Day test match in Melbourne, private box with my wife and daughter. Then off to the Flower Drum Restaurant in Market Lane.  If you could meet anyone in history who would it be and why? Neil Armstrong - I mean what must it have been like to be the first man on the moon. What a view!  Favourite programme or series currently watching? Love Escape to the Chateau - Dick and Angel can turn their hand to just about anything and make it look fabulous.  What’s one thing on your bucket list? Don’t really have a bucket list but I’d love to be able to travel to the USA next year, see our daughter for her graduation.

gardening this week Preparing for winter: By Wally Richards Now it is time to get the garden ready for winter. The first and most important aspect is watering: get this wrong and there will be problems. Plants are not transpiring water through their foliage as they were doing a couple of months ago and growth is slowing down due to shorting day light hours. Up till recent I was watering containers and gardens every day but now realise that in most cases there is no need so it is only needed about every second day. Depending where you are in New Zealand and what your local climate is like; will depend on how often you need to water till we reach that time when it is likely only your container plants need an occasional small drink. There is a big danger that if you keep pouring water on you will kill some plants. Plants such as citrus, passion fruit and avocados (to name a few) do not like wet feet. If they are sitting in water logged soil they will drop leaves and die as the roots rot. One of the dangers of this is mulches that were ideal in summer to conserve moisture but in winter they trap water preventing it from drying out. In fact in winter any mulch which prevents soil from drying out will likely become anaerobic and start to smell bad. This is not good for any plants that can handle wet soil unless they are

bog plants. So first job is to remove your weedmat and bark mulches unless they are only under well established trees and shrubs. With morning dew now, what little moisture plants need between rain times will likely be sufficient very soon. Frosts are going to happen soon in many areas so plants that are frost tender will need protection. Passion fruit, citrus, avocado, winter tomatoes, tamarillo, tropical and sub tropical plants in glasshouses (or outside). The first line of defense is the Spray on Frost Protection, Vaporgard. Vaporgard is mixed in warm water at the rate of 15mls per litre of water and sprayed over the foliage of plants on a nice sunny day. (So the film will dry quicker). This will give you down to minus three frost protection within three days of application for up to three months before it needs to be applied again. The foliage will in the three days turn to a much richer green as Vaporgard acts as a sun screen from UV. That allows to plant to gain more energy from the sun and also produce glycol which is anti-freeze. The plant has then its own protection when the cells of the plant freeze. As long as there is not two or more frosts in a row, night after night then no damage occurs.

If there is another frost the following night then the plant has not had sufficient time to recover and damage will occur. In this case you need to use other frost protection for the second frost. As long as there are a few days between each frost then Vaporgard should give satisfactory protection. This winter there is a problem as supply chains are broken and Vaporgard is in short supply. We have reasonable stock but to make sure what we have will go further we will only be able to supply 100ml bottles which is enough to make up seven litres of frost protection spray. Generally speaking that is about the right amount of spray for most gardeners to do their frost tender plants. Next step is to harden up the growth of your plants with a potash application and to also ensure that they have sufficient magnesium to maintain their green foliage colour as low levels of magnesium get locked out in cold times. Wallys Fruit and Flower Power contains potash for hardening up foliage and magnesium for keeping foliage green. This should be applied your gardens and plant now so they can take up the two elements making them hardy and green before the cold and frosts come. A little preparation now will help your plants and gardens do better through winter. Happy gardening.

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Boy racers In Muller Road between Scott and Redwood streets we have VIP (Village Idiots Personified) drivers! These adult “Boy Racers” immature speedsters with no thought of understanding of the danger they cause or others. A licence to drive is to be respected and a privilege! If you drive like there is no tomorrow, maybe for you there won’t be!

Fuel prices Was in Westport last weekend and fuel prices there were cheaper than here in Blenheim. It costs more to transport fuel to Westport than Blenheim. So fuel companies are ripping off the motorists in Marlborough.

No respect Does anyone else get crapped off having to dodge the vomit and urine splatters all over the footpaths leading into/out of town? Not to mention the bottles/cans tossed in the gutters, over fences into gardens and stuffed into hedges. Absolutely zero respect. This happens every vintage, I’ve seen and heard it all. The European and South American 30-somethings that flock to Marlborough ‘to party’ and this year, to spread the covid love. They stagger back to their lodgings at 3am, yelling and singing at the top of their foreign voices. Vintage bosses – pity you have to employ these ‘children’.

Bumpy roads

Re: Taylor dam Having walked my dog at this location for numerous years, the barriers and boulders installed by the Council have been a blessing. If you want anybody to blame, blame those who used it as a garbage dump. Myself and others picked up so much litter and broken bottles to make it safe for humans and animals.

Charity

Russian war plane

Deportment and diction Maybe it’s my ‘white guilt’ higher education, but please why does the regime parliamentary spokesperson continue to mispronounce ‘been’ as ‘bin’. Then, there is definite need for physio (Mahuta is fully qualified) or chiropractor for the severe ever increasing head tilt to the left shoulder; straight up truth folks TV3 Monday AM. Loved the new hair tint!

Security cameras Why can’t the council install security cameras at the Rose Garden in Pollard Park or a patrol system to catch the mean folk who steal our roses, which we all look forward to, especially in these tough times. So disappointing. I will be on the lookout, I hope others are too.

I’d like to commend those responsible for doing the multitude of road repairs in the town area… but I can’t! They are ALL lumpy, bumpy, haphazard, ill-matched and amateurishly laid and, if it’s not already part of their contract, the contractors should be recompensed on performance. Rough and ready repairs are not acceptable.

Name change

Staff leaving

Yuk!

Large supermarket…you seem to have lost a lot of good staff. Gas lighting there…must be true… Not a good look.

Talk of the week

Picton has some fab cafes but one has decided to halve the size of cake slices and up the price to $7, down the road same slice, double the size sells at $4.50. These slices are brought in bulk large slabs not made on premises. Please reconsider your prices and we’ll come back to your café.

Charity begins at….? Unknown millions handed to the one night visiting Hillary foundation – never challenged. $6m to the Taliban, challenging, ahem, women’s’ education! $6m to Ukraine arming it’s vicious Azov regiment challengers. $1.6m ‘gifted management’ to challenge northern ‘missing’ tribespeople to a jab. The best for last, $100,000 to our West Coasters devastated by storms. What’s out of kilter here?

When did New Zealand’s name change to Aotearoa? It hasn’t, so until this government grows a set and changes the name, or put it to a referendum, media need to call this country by its gazetted name, New Zealand. A name change by stealth by this Labour government is just deceitful and undemocratic.

On Monday March 21, a transport truck, from Murchison, drove out by Westmeats with pipes spewing out stock dung and urine. Who polices that?

Just saw a recently distributed article promoting Marlborough activities advising that one could book a flight, through the Omaka Aviation Centre, in a Russian war plane (Yakovlev-3). With respect to the people of Ukraine, this is in very bad taste – I sincerely hope this plane is never brought out to see the light of day again!

Local news stories Shame on you all for reporting new stories but seems that you are happy to report rumours without any facts behind you. What benefit do you get from attacking members of our community?

Bought or brought Facebook selling sites are rife with the misuse. Bought/Buy. Brought/Bring. Simple. Another common misuse is confusing Number (a large number of people) with Amount (a large amount of interest). As for all the radio and TV announcers and reporters who pronounce hour as in flower. Lazy, so lazy, and no one corrects them. Grrrrr!

Boot market Artisan market not happening in town on Saturdays despite being advertised. However we decided to follow people walking to Brayshaw Park and were pleasantly surprised to find a boot market, including fresh vege market garden stall. Apparently moved from the train station.

Picton christmas tree We are oh so lucky to have, each year, that wonderful welllit tree high above the town. It is a delight for us and receives accolades from visitors from afar. Thank you Eric Collins, you do us proud.

Good samaritans Thank you so very much to the two ladies who helped me save my blind/deaf dog swimming out to sea in Picton on Sunday.

Re: Buses Your correspondents should always check their facts before trying to deceive your readers. Ritchies was bought by global investment company KKR based in New York for $347m on 26 August 2021, subject at that time to our government approval. Oops, tail between legs, Ritchies sold to overseas!! Another company after the $$ rather than supporting local, New Zealand economy.

Re: F45s Our neighbourhood shouldn’t be asking the council for F45s consideration to keep the music down until a decent hour. For our childrens’ sake, don’t be so rude and obnoxious.

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.

Re: Junk yard I agree. Our short street is difficult to drive up if there is oncoming traffic. Parked at the curb there is an unused coffee cart, a massive caravan and even a hover craft! Along with the usual lorries and work trucks.

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RAPID ANTIGEN TEST (RATs) RURAL DISTRIBUTION For the month of April Times from 10am – 3pm

Seddon: Railway Cafe – Monday and Wednesday

Havelock: Havelock Medical Centre – Tuesday and Friday

Rai Valley: TBC - Thursday

Phone 03 520 6200 | 22 Queen St, Blenheim www.marlboroughpho.org.nz

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EVENT: Lansdowne Park Sports Hub

The opening of the Lansdowne Park sports hub/pokapu was last Thursday, March 24. Rangitane Iwi, Mayor John Leggett, councillors and local architect company Robinson Construction were in attendance.

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Joknal Products have a small factory in Riverlands making diabetic friendly jams, sauces and condiments, also a range of bulk fillings for commercial kitchens and supermarkets. We are a small team and new members must be fit as some lifting is involved. Start would be ASAP. The position could suit a semi-retired person. Phone: 578 4732 or email joknal2017@gmail.com

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The hours of work are irregular and are offered when they become available. For more information and to apply, please visit our career site www.pathways.co.nz/jobs Application close: 21 April, 2022

Wanted to Lease

VINEYARD Lease wanted 10 to15 hectare in Marlborough.

Lundons Law provides practical legal advice and representation throughout the region, focussed on delivering quality service to our clients. We have brand new offices, located in the centre of Blenheim.

Contact raenglish75@gmail.com

This position is full-time, and is responsible for accounts receivable and payables, trust account administration and AML/CFT compliance activities. The role is a key part of our business operation requiring strong attention to detail and an appreciation of process and compliance. Skill set: • familiar with the management of account systems • excellent oral and written communication skills • reliable, resilient, and adaptable under pressure • an eye for detail • understanding of compliance requirements • able to implement and follow procedures • initiative • strong relationships • good IT knowledge and ability to learn new systems with ease

Adult NEW Asian, pretty, busty, sexy, friendly, good service. ph Jessie 021-110-7034.

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Ideally, you will have 3+ years in a similar role, preferably holding responsibility for trust account management. Trust account experience is preferred, but for the right person, training is available. You must be a NZ citizen or have permanent residency to apply for this position and will undergo a Police Check (criminal record check). To protect the health & safety of our clients and community, we require applicants to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. For a copy of the job description or further information, please contact Kate Gaines on kate@lundonslaw.com Applications close 5 pm, 8 April 2022

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Grants Applications are now open for funds to be allocated in May. Closing date for applications is 2.30pm May 7th 2022 Application forms are available from the Blue Door website www.thebluedoor.nz

Do you have good practical skills, a head for heights, a good work ethic and a stable work history? If so, we are looking for you! We are seeking a full-time roofer or apprentice. Some site experience would be an advantage, being able to follow instructions and keen to learn new processes is a must. You will need to be adaptable and physically fit as this job is physical at times and involves lifting and carrying. Must be able to show up on time for work, have a full New Zealand driver license and be able to pass a drug and alcohol test. We are a Havelock based company so you must be willing to travel. However, transport will be provided from Blenheim, on most occasions. If you show the skills that we require, a roofing apprenticeship may be offered. We focus on high-quality work, not quantity and some wet day work is provided. We do work Marlborough wide and have a variety of jobs, so you must be willing to travel. If this fits your description, please send your CV to thomas.mclean@outlook.co.nz

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Lundons Law seeks a professional and experienced finance & compliance manager who is committed to providing high-quality support to our valued client base.

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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.

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In Memoriam

Death notices

Wayne Richard Armstrong In loving memory of a dear son and brother who passed away on April 2, 1985. Life is not measured by the years you lived. But by the love and the things you did. Cheeky grin, a wicked sense of humour. They are the things we miss. But memories we hold of you haven’t faded.

TAYLOR, Wayne Matthew: As a result of a tragic accident in February 2022, whilst walking in the bush near Rakautara, Kaikoura. Aged 54 years. Much loved husband of Chantal, adored father of Sam, Tim, Emma, and Michael. Loved son of Geoff and Elaine Taylor, and son-in-law of John and the late Yvonne Best. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Malcolm and Wendy, Julie and Bruce, Conway and Kathy, brother-in-law of Darryl, and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A very special thanks to the NZ Police, Land Search and Rescue New Zealand, the Helicopter team, and all others who assisted in the search for Wayne. Messages may be sent to the Taylor Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Land Search and Rescue would be appreciated and may be made at the service or to ASB a/c 12-3167-0182882-00 Ref. TAYLOR. A thanksgiving service for Wayne will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim at 1.00pm on Tuesday April 5. Due to Covid restrictions numbers will be limited to 200 however the service will be live streamed. Please email sowmans@funerals.co.nz for the link.

Sadly missed by Mum, Geoff and Raewyn.

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URGENT services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 578 0797. After Hours Chemists: Unichem Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9.30am - 4pm, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am - 2pm. This year closed Easter Friday, April 15, Easter Monday, April 18 and Anzac Day Monday, April 25. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm. Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

IVORY: Joyce Alfreda (née Willis): On Friday March 25, 2022, peacefully at home with family at her side. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Hugh. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Murray and Shirley, Helen and Noel, and Margaret and Graeme. Adored Mum of Karyn, Joss, David and Martin and second Mum of Heather. Loved mother-in-law of Jessica and Fiona. Cherished grandmother of Sophia, Piper-Rose, Zahara, Kieran, Madeleine, and Jon and great-grandmother of Luca. Loving friend of many. Special thanks to friend Helen and to the caring staff at Wairau Hospital. Messages may be sent to the Ivory family, P.O. Box 592, Picton 7250. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation in memory of Joyce to www.leukaemia.org.nz. In accordance with Joyce’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. An opportunity to celebrate Joyce’s life will be scheduled in the coming weeks.

HANDFORTH: Desmond (Des) On Thursday March 24th 2022 after a short illness. Aged 88 years. Treasured husband, friend and golf coach of Frances. Loved father and father-inlaw of John (Ferdy) and Fiona. “Grandpa Des” to Samantha, Charlotte and Oliver. Grateful thanks to Dr Ruth Moore, and all the staff at Ashwood Park for their care of Des. Messages to c/- P.O. Box 9 Blenheim 7240. As per Des’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Adios Amore. My bridge over troubled water. CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

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Death Notices BAMPTON, Murray Selwyn: February 24, 2022

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CAMPBELL, Dorothy nee Thomson 13 March, 2022

WILLIAMS, Leslie Wallace (Les): Passed away peacefully at Aberleigh Village, on Sunday March 27, 2022. Aged 79 years. Much loved husband of Sheryl, and the late Phillipa. Beloved youngest son of Vera (Gran) and Wal (Pop) Williams (both deceased). Brother and brother-in-law of Hugh and Jill (both deceased), and Ian and Beck. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Kirsten, and Kerry and Melissa. Loved Pop to all of his grandchildren, and uncle to his nieces and nephews. A special stepfather to Sheryl’s children. A big thanks to the staff of Aberleigh Village. Messages may be sent to 16 Lansdowne Street, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201. A memorial service for Les will be held at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Shelley Beach, Picton at 12.00pm on Friday April 1, followed by interment at Picton Cemetery.

SOWDEN, Marcella Jacqualine: Passed away peacefully, on Saturday March 26, 2022. Beloved wife and soulmate of Pat - a lifetime treasure who will be dearly missed. Messages may be sent to the Sowden Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A memorial service to celebrate Marcella’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10.30am on Thursday March 31.

CHILVERS, Janet Victoria (Jan): February 27, 2022 CHAMBERLAIN, Valerie Lucile: March 10, 2022 EPERE, Wayne Clarke: March 19, 2022 FRASER, Donald Charles: January 25, 2022 JACKSON, Anthony Savall (Jacko): TETLEY, Jean: February 28, 2022 THOMPSON, Bruce Robert 21 March, 2022 THOMSON, Robert Lslie (Bob): February 23, 2022 WALTERS Leonie Rachel: March 11, 2022

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ANDRELL, Frances Ruhia Te Waihikitia (Lucy): Passed away on Friday March 25, 2022, at home in Picton with whanau at her side. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of John and mother of Pauline and Richard. Cherished grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother to her many mokopuna. Messages may be sent to 132 Moana View Road, Waikawa, Picton 7220. A farewell for Lucy has been held at Tuamatene Marae, followed by her interment at the Maori Island Urupa.

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Artificial turf hits the jack By Chris Valli

John McCarthy is a very happy man. The Brooklyn Drive Bowling Club in Redwoodtown has recently had a new artificial turf installed thanks to funding from the Marlborough District Council. John, who is the club’s greenkeeper, says the work completed by Auckland based Tiger Turf will benefit the wider bowls community heading into the winter season. In what has been a three year process, the turf at a cost of $160,000 is the only artificial one in Marlborough. “It’s absolutely beautiful. The old green had been down for 11 years and lumps started to appear in it. We investigated, looked at our options and approached the council three years ago. It’s a fantastic surface and result.”

John has been in his current role for eight years. He got involved after the previous greenkeeper ‘got too old’. The help to get where they are today is due to a group of six members who haven’t gone unnoticed. “We’ve got some blokes here who have really put their hand up and got stuck in, especially with the removal of the old green, which is great. “It’s a great social atmosphere here and as the greenkeeper I get to really enjoy the fruits of my work. Waterlea Bowling Club used to have a green on Parker Street but council wanted the land. They built the whole entire complex here. It’s a credit to them.” John says most of their members come along because they are a social club. He says the new turf has given members a spring in their step with the new

surface. John has noticed a recent decline in lawn bowling membership numbers across the Marlborough/Kaikoura region and says it is a sign of the times with only 450 members playing. When he first started playing 20 years ago there were 650 members. However, he is expecting numbers at the club to increase with the installation of the new turf. They currently have 28 members. “It’s playing so beautifully now that we are hoping to see another 20 new members in the next 12 months.” John, who is 87 years young, is the oldest in the club. He says the average age of members at the club is 70. “We’ve got two young girls who have just started….well they look young but they’ve just turned 70.”

Brooklyn Drive Bowling Club members from left Dave Johnston, John McCarthy, Colin Fitzgerald and Bill Miller (president). Back row; Al Humphries and Ian McEldowney.

Disc Golf flying in popularity By Chris Valli

Blenheim’s first Disc golf course is now fully operational and free to play. The nine whole course is the brainchild of Blenheim Round Table vice president and Marlborough Disc Golf founder Chris Corbyn. The English native is a passionate disc golf player, having competed on the professional circuit. Chris says, to see his passion turn into fruition with a local course in Blenheim is a credit to all involved he says behind the project. “It’s the fastest growing sport in the world hands down. If you build it they will come. I knew if I got permission and got funding it would explode, it always does. There are towns throughout the country that are thriving with the participation numbers of the sport.” We use an app called UDISC which has

maps and navigation to the course as well as scoring details built into the app.” The rules are identical to golf other than the obvious of throwing discs at metal baskets with chains which catch the disc. “The disks are different shapes. We have drivers, putters, mid ranges, fairway drivers and each disc has a different shape. They are not like beach frisbees; they are specifically designed.” Chris says Covid has seen a huge growth in the sport. He says it’s a game where anyone can participate and ultimately compete against themselves. “It’s addictive and you can progress very quickly. We normally have 30 people up there most nights playing and some of them in a month have gone from throwing 20 over par to one or two over par.” Marlborough Disc Golf can be found at the Taylor River Floodway Reserve, off Wither Road.

Golf Results Picton Golf Club

Saturday, March 18 – Stableford: Don Jamison 44, Mike Ashwood 41, Grant Aikman 39, Nick Wright, Damian Pollard 36. Thursday, March 24 – Stableford: Richard Avery 39, Mark Ivamy, Ron Jones, 38, Andrew Sunley

37, Len Barlow 36, Jock Mannington 35. Friday, March 25 - 9 hole Stableford: Ellie Gillies 22, Judy Jones 16, Vaughn Atkinson, May Butler, 14.

Wairau Valley Golf Club Tuesday, March 22 - Ladies Anderson Cup: Overall Nett: Yvonne Wallace & Elaine Brown 34.5 (Anderson Cup). Div 1: 0 – 22 Best Gross: Mel Hampton 43, Best Nett: Dale McCrindle. 35.5, Best Stableford: Jane Anderson Bay 19. Div 2: 23 – 45 Best Gross: Wendy Avery 48, Best Nett: Judy Jones 39.5. Best Stableford: Jan Rutherford

17. Saturday, March 26 - Medal/LGU/Putts: Ladies: Jan Rutherford 65, Robin Lacey 68, Alison Graham 69, Robyn Pupich 75, Maureen McKenzie 75. Men: Mike McKenzie 63, Rex McGarry 68, Bill Lacey 71, Grant Hagen 71, Dene Cross 72, Stu Partington 73. Putts: Rex McGarry 27, Robin Lacey 28, Jan Rutherford 28.

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Marlborough Golf Club March 19 - Saint Clair Greensome Women’s Gross: Amelia Storey & June Maslin 84. Net: Janet Leith & Leigh Andrews 69. Net: Denise Pickering & Jane Anderson-Bay 71, Kaye Eggers & Jane Ingram 72, Emily & Heather Stenhouse 74, Tina Marfell & Julie Nicolle 75. Men’s Gross: Robin Whiting & Mike MacLeod 74. Net: Terry Shagin & William Harrison 64. Net: Dave Knappstein & Ravi Johl 66, Gerry Rooney & Colin Marsden 67, Ian Newport & Terry Sloan 68, Denis Tocker & Dave Watson 68. March 22 - Women’s 9 hole stableford: Rebecca Harvey 21, Suzanne Clifford 19, Elizabeth Bibby 18, June Maslin 18, Margret Hall 15. March 23 - Women’s Hidden Hole stableford: Div.1: Lizzie Turnbull 27. Div.2: Marion Tripe 24, Pru Jensen 23, Karen Morris 22. Div.3 :Gloria Rodgers 24. Div.4: Heather Stenhouse 27,

What started as a dryish morning after a wet night beckoned 24 golfers to Wairau Valley Golf Course to contest the Ladies Anderson Cup last Tuesday. The field had light rain off and on but a substantial downpour made the greens unplayable so competition was called off after 9 holes. Much to their surprise, two sisters, Elaine Brown and Yvonne Wallace tied for the cup.

Elaine Porter 27, Angela Thomas 26, Annette Wilkinson 25. March 24 - Men’s stableford: Div.1:Ken Steel 40, Mike Dwyer 37, John Muir 37, Ramon Coleman 36, Ian Newport 32, Robin Whiting 32. Div.2: Werner Pluss 40, Robin Taylor 34, Ken Bennett 34, Robert Hille 33, David Fairlie 31, George Mitchinson 31. March 25 - Avril Watson stableford: Div.1: Julie Nicolle 39, June Maslin 38, Marilyn Keenan 37, Lizzie Turnbull 34. Div.2: Kirsty Hardie Boys 38, Julia Knowles 33, Denise Pickering 32. Men’s stableford: Div.1: Bruce Snowden 37, Pete Marfell 36, Mark Mason 36, Mike MacLeod 33. Div.2: Andrew Stowell 37, Alan Yemm 37, Robin Whiting 35, Hans Blohm 34, Ian Newport 34. Div.3: Alastair Boyle 36, Kay Loots 33, Graeme Barsanti 32.

Wednesday, March 23 - Women played stableford: 1st Margaret Roberts 36, 2nd Wendy Avery 35, on c/b Margaret Hastings 35. Saturday, March 26: Men and women both played Par – Women, Margaret Hastings -2 on countback from Rachael

Westenra -2. Men – Gary Wright +1, John Billingsley all square on c/b from Keith Doonan, Tony Jordan -1 on c/b from Owen Farrell -1. Nearest pin 9/18 Tony Jordan.

Blenheim Golf Club March 21 - 9 Hole Stableford Men: Ross Agnew 22 Alan Martin 21 Dan Crawford 21 Ian Hatcher 19 Steve Griffin 19 Don Lamond 18 Brian Brown 18 Stuart Parker 18 George Addis 18 Jim Findlay 18 Ladies Yvonne Hore 22 Bernice Arnold 20 Wendy Avery 18 Trees Rewi 15 Dawn Walker 15 Kay Ayson 14 Janice Peglar 14 March 23rd Nett Medal Sa-Nga Grupp 92-19-73. March 24 - Ambrose Tere Poa + Desz Campbell 61 Ross Agnew +Blue

Arthur 67 Murray Belk + Morgan Bowe 68. 9 Hole Stableford: Steve Griffin 20 George Addis 19. 18 Hole Seagers Trophy Combined Stableford: Rachel Bell+ Mike Guillemot 64 Phil Starkey + Bernice Arnold 62 Paddy Couchman + Shirley Godsiff 56. 18 Hole Stableford: Mike Gardiner 39 Nigel Smith 37 Luke Yarrall 36 Graeme Daines 36 Nigel Martin 36 Jim Findlay 35 NTP Fairweathers 6/15 Roy Lilley Sowmans 9/18 Graeme Daines.

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sports talk With Jacob Page

NRL excitement remains uncapped I had an interesting discussion with my younger brother on Sunday morning where he confessed he was falling out of love with aspects of the NRL. Take into account, he is a Gold Coast Titans fan who had watched his team blow a 22-6 halftime lead to the Canberra Raiders just 12 hours earlier but he was convinced there was a severe case of the haves and have-nots in the competition. He was of the opinion big name players weren’t keen to come to the “smaller clubs” like the Titans, Warriors, Cowboys etc and even if they did spurn the glamour clubs

like the Brisbane Broncos, Sydney Roosters or South Sydney Rabbitohs, they only did so if the small club overpaid above and beyond what a key player would sign for at a “glamour club”. I’m still not sure I believe his conspiracy theory as complete fact. Teams like Penrith, Canberra and Cronulla have all had their moments in the sun in recent years and while the Roosters and Melbourne Storm are perennial title contenders, you also have big clubs like the Brisbane Broncos and St George Illawarra Dragons going through a rebuilding phase.

I pointed out to him that the Titans were paying forward David Fifita $1.2 million a season and felt that wasn’t the best use of the financial resource which could go instead to a ball-playing halfback. He felt there was little chance in a small club like the Titans attracting a decent halfback and that had to be accepted. I think that’s largely rubbish. Jonathan Thurston played out his career at the North Queensland Cowboys, Nathan Cleary is firmly entrenched at Penrith and both teams have won premierships with them.

James Maloney played with Cronulla, the Warriors and Penrith while also fronting for the Roosters. The NRL is a halfback-fuelled competition. If you don’t have a decent one, you’ll be battling for relevance most of the time. I don’t believe there is a “small club tax” when trying to sign players, mostly players want as much money as they can get, just like anyone in their profession. I do, however, believe the Warriors have been paying more for some players to cross the ditch ever since their inception.

Sports hub significant milestone By Chris Valli

A one place sports hub with an eye on the future. The official opening of the $4.3m Lansdowne Park Sports Hub or pokapu brought a small but eagerly enthused group of supporters last Thursday. The hub will accommodate five sports under the same location with netball, touch rugby, softball, beach volleyball and rugby. Local company Robinson Construction Limited was awarded the contract and began work in April 2020. Mayor John Leggett says the benefit gained from shared use of Lansdowne Park will be of long term interest to the wider Marlborough sports community. “We have invested heavily in sports recreational opportunities such as Endeavour Park Pavilion and Renwick Sports and Events Centre. We never

get public pushback when we spend money in those areas when we see the benefit.” John says the hub is a ref lection on the foresight and planning of the council when in 2010 an idea was adopted with the MDC outdoor sports facilities plan. He recalls in 2016, the relocation of Marlborough netball from Horton to Lansdowne Park caused some initial concerns from older members. However, he credits Marlborough Netball for their foresight and vision. “Coming down here on a Saturday morning and seeing the amount of young people playing netball is a credit, so well done indeed.” The hub includes toilets, change rooms and office space for sports administration staff, as well as a kitchen, function area, equipment storerooms, umpire rooms, a viewing

You saw it play out last week when utility man Euan Aitken was released from his final season with the Warriors because he didn’t like the idea of playing in Auckland in 2023. Imagine how silly that makes him look, not to mention selfish. I’m still firmly of the belief the NRL has the best sporting product week-to-week. Super Rugby can’t compete with it in my view and while I’m sure some clubs make better use out of the salary cap than others, it is still tremendous viewing on a regular basis.

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Marlborough Harrier Club Saturday, April 2– 1.45pm for 2pm start - Taylor Dam points race. Meet at the Taylor Dam. Look for the Harrier sign. Post event, stay to chat and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee provided. Please bring something for afternoon tea to share with others. For full details go to https://harriers.net.nz/event/taylordam-points-race/ Everyone is welcome to participate. All abilities catered for so you can run, walk, jog or all of those. No-one left behind. No cost. See you there.

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Mayor John Leggett officially opens the Lansdowne Park Sports Hub.

deck, bar and a tuck shop. The mayor took the time to recollect on his own memories of Lansdowne Park and yesteryear while playing rugby for ‘the mighty blues’ (Central) and the 1968 Marlborough

versus France game, won 24-19 by the locals. “I was Form 4 at Marlborough Boys and we were all given a day off to watch rugby. I can remember Nigel Avery scooting down the sideline

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