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The Marlborough District Council has concerns whether Marlborough may have representation on the proposed Three Waters infrastructure reforms. A press release issued from the Marlborough District Council in
early May had advocated for a pause in the process to further test the four entity model and consider alternative, smaller regional models. It added the council wanted the government to provide Marlborough residents and ratepayers with a much better understanding of the reform proposals. Continued on page 2.
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Continued from page 1. The Water Services Entities Bill has just had its first reading in Parliament. Mayor John Leggett says it will go to a select committee for consideration and public consultation. The mayor says the council will be submitting and will ask the community to do the same. The legislation ensures communities will have a say in the running of the new water organisations through council and Iwi oversight, while giving them the financial and operational independence they need to go on with the job. Simply put, it’s called three waters because it’s about the three main types of water infrastructure: storm water, drinking water and wastewater. To provide historical context, about 8000 people were infected by campylobacter contamination centred in Havelock North in 2016, leaving four dead and thousands sick. As a result, this prompted the (national) government to propose a programme of reform with water management taken from New Zealand’s councils and handed to four regional entities. The MDC has concerns especially around the structure of the reforms. The mayor says the economies of scale predicted by the Government are considered very dubious given the extremely bureaucratic structure proposed to enable some degree of local community voice. “We are very doubtful even with this clumsy structure that smaller provinces such as Marlborough will be listened to, given the larger populations of our cities and the
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influence that will have on priorities. “We believe that targeted funding from central government could achieve the Three Waters infrastructure improvements needed, alongside the stronger water regulator (Taumata Arowai) which is already in place. Council is very concerned about the boundary of Entity C, which under the current proposal bisects Marlborough.” The mayor says their biggest concern is whether Marlborough may have representation on the proposed regional representative groups or subgroups. “We are extremely concerned about the likelihood of support for Marlborough’s infrastructure needs.
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Blenheim resident June Auret says her concern with the reforms is in addition to inevitable rate increases there will be a new water rates bill. She also is cautious around potential water royalties to relevant Iwi groups bypassing and potentially undermining normal treaty settlement claim processes.
“I have met the Minister twice including with the Communities 4 Local Democracy Group. So our council’s concerns have been expressed through that group but no changes have resulted to date. The Department for Internal Affairs has been considering our boundary concerns but progress has so far been at a snail’s pace.” Blenheim ratepayer June Auret says her concern with the reforms is in addition to inevitable rate increases there will be a new water rates bill. She also is cautious around potential water royalties to relevant Iwi groups bypassing and potentially undermining normal treaty settlement claim processes.
“We will no longer have local people to deal with. Households will be forced to pay again for something that we in fact own, having already paid for the building of NZ’s water infrastructure.” She says the reforms will make water management inefficient, and costly. “Giving Iwi 50% say in the management of our water when they are just 17% of the population is totally undemocratic.” The mayor says the best outcome for Marlborough is that the government revisits other options which maintain local democracy through local authorities with better regulation and funding mechanisms.
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Collaboration to the Fore By Chris Valli
Cressida Bishop and Glenn Webster had an extra kick in their respective walks on Monday afternoon. Both will join forces and collaborate as part of Blenheim’s new library and art gallery set to be completed by Christmas followed by a fit out and proposed opening in April 2023. District Libraries Manager Glenn Webster says for him the selling point is the collaboration between the two facilities. “There’s a lot of synergy between the art gallery and the library and to be able to work together for programming is awesome. When people come to the library they will also come to the art gallery and vice versa.” Cressida, the Millennium Public Art Gallery director says having two organisations in one building is really exciting, located adjacent along SH1 and the high profile riverside location along the Taylor River. “It’s realising the potential. It will be about the community really taking advantage of this wonderful facility.” The art gallery spaces will have full climate control which means they can borrow fragile or historical works or pieces and items such as feathers which they can’t currently do in the current gallery in Seymour Street. Cressida says one exhibition already booked on the 2023 calendar will be the big Rita Angus exhibition which has just finished at Te Papa. Rita Angus, one of New Zea-
land’s most iconic artists has produced a remarkable body of drawings, watercolours, and paintings. In her portraits and landscape paintings, with their distinctive clear colours and flat, graphic style, she created a unique image of 20th-century Aotearoa. “It’s marvellous that we can bring such an exhibition to Marlborough and people will be able to come in and see it for free in their own town,” Cressida says. Glenn says introducing and implementing new programming at the current library in Arthur Street will allow for a smooth transition heading into 2023. He says catering for all members of the wider Marlborough community is imperative and the planning space reflects this with attention to detail throughout the building. “It’s an amazing facility to be involved with. Toilets are very important in any facility. We have two lifts side by side and three stair ways which will allow for greater access and mobility. The multi-purpose space/room under the stairs will be used by both gallery and library organisations for various programming.” Glenn says part of the library planning space is an area on the ground floor which is purposefully fit with seniors in mind including access for large print, magazines and audio collections so that they don’t have to necessarily go upstairs. Cressida says the foyer space will become rather useful and potentially utilised for activities to set up for children during school holidays. “For children, adults, anyone to
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Marlborough facilities shortlisted in architecture awards Blenheim’s new sportshub and three public toilet upgrades have been shortlisted in the Nelson and Marlborough Architecture Awards 2022. Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) recently released a shortlist of 15 projects for this year’s awards. The Lansdowne Sportshub is shortlisted in the ‘Commercial Architecture’ category. In the ‘Public Architecture’ category, three toilet upgrades located at Seymour Square in Blenheim, Havelock and Anakiwa have been nominated. The winners will be announced on Friday 29 July.
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The new facility will hold a total of 572 people with 298 on the ground floor (library and gallery) and 274 on the first floor.
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Marlborough Opera Festival By Chris Valli
Two days and twenty hours in a car together was all it took for singers Georgia Jamieson Emms and Robert Tucker to come up with their latest venture, the Marlborough Opera Festival. The festival will see three days of opera and song performed by established and up-andcoming New Zealand artists, culminating in a semi-staged performance of Mozart’s raucous romantic comedy, Cosi fan tutte, with a brand new English translation by Georgia. Robert and Georgia first met in the New Zealand Youth Choir in 1999. Not long after leaving the choir, they were cast as the ill-fated lovers Fiordiligi and Guglielmo in Opera Otago’s Cosi fan tutte directed by Jacqueline Coats and conducted by Holly Mathieson. In 2015 Georgia started her opera company Wanderlust Opera, and began translating and reimaging the works of Mozart, Donizetti, Offenbach and Wagner. In between the first lockdown and the onslaught of Omicron, she toured her one-woman musical about Cole Porter’s wife, Linda, to twelve cities across New Zealand. Meanwhile, Robert has been a stalwart of the NZ Opera company for decades, having performed numerous times with the company in leading and supporting roles. Robert says his tour-de-force Songs of a Mad King in early 2020 is especially memorable. Almost two decades after first singing together, they found themselves both Artist Teachers at the NZ School of Music. Working with young singers is hugely meaningful for both Robert and Georgia, who frequently are asked to lead masterclasses and adjudicate vocal competitions. With singing opportunities for post-graduate singers few on the ground, the Marlborough Opera Festival is a platform to foster and support emerging talent, something that the founders are very passionate about. Robert and Georgia were both recently cast in NZ Opera’s Unruly Tourists, a
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Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Trust and Māori health providers from across the rohe (region) are coming together to celebrate Matariki this month, hosting three family-friendly events across Te Tauihu (the top of the South Island). The events, named Hiwa, will be held in Motueka on June 19, Wairau/Blenheim on June 23 and Whakatū/Nelson on June 25. Dr Lorraine Eade, Pouwhakahaere Rauemi at Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Trust, said after a tough couple of years it was hoped the events would provide some fun for families across the rohe while also maintaining an important focus on hauora, or health. “All of us have been under pressure in some way or another since the start of the pandemic and we’re in a state of overload. This is about taking a lighter approach, providing some fun while also
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Blenheim Ward councillor receives QSM Twenty-four years of service for seniors and local government has culminated in a Queen’s Service Medal for Blenheim Ward councillor Jenny Andrews. A councillor since 1998, Jenny has spent more than two decades committed to working with and advocating for Marlborough’s older older community. community. She was elected deputy mayor with Gerald Hope as mayor from 1998 to to 2001 served 2001 andand served again again as deputy from as deputy from 2007 2007 to with 2013 Alastair with to 2013 Alastair Sowman. Sowman. Jenny also served on several committees during that time including the Older Person’s Forum and Housing for Seniors and has worked to improve accessibility and mobility for Marlborough’s seniors throughout her time on her Council. throughout time on Council. She has also been a member of Alzheimer’s Marlborough, a Trustee of Marlborough Housing for the Elderly Trust since 2004, and a Patron of both bothConcern Age Concern Marlborough and Age Marlborough and Senior Senior Citizens Marlborough. Citizens Marlborough. Mayor John Leggett says the award recognises Jenny’s decades of service
If you see something, say something. That is the message today, Wednesday 15 June on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Community Partnerships Advisor Jodie Griffiths says it is hard to imagine that anyone would deliberately want to harm an elderly person, but unfortunately elder abuse is a problem in every every community. community. “It is timely to spread the word this week about this form of abuse. Some instances of elder abuse are intended to exploit the person of financially. We have all heard of fraudulent schemes targeting seniors,” Mrs Griffiths said. “In other cases, it’s negligence - for example when caregivers don’t provide the basic necessities, like nutritious food, appropriate medication, safety or assistance with hygiene,” she said. “Sometimes the elderly become isolated which can leave them vulnerable to abuse. Groups like the Totara Club provide older people to the Marlborough community and is richly deserved. “Jenny is a strong contributor in her role as a councillor, particularly in her advocacy in matters affecting our seniors. She is respected by her fellow councillors, council management and staff. We are all proud of her,” Mayor Leggett said.
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with a safe, warm and friendly place to socialise.” Mrs Griffiths said. The Totara Club, run by Enliven Positive Ageing Services, operates in Blenheim and Picton. It offers day day activity programmes to activity programmes to maintain maintain and interests skills, interests skills,and meet others meetshare others and share and activities andactivities experiences and experiences the community. in the community.inTransport is Transport as is provided as well as provided well as home cooked home cooked morning lunch morning tea, lunch and tea, afternoon and afternoon tea. tea. There are currently spaces available so if you’re interested, or know someone who might be, please contact Presbyterian Support on Ph: 03 577 9005 or email marlborough@psusi.org.nz If you suspect elder abuse, for help or more information contact help or more information contact Maataa Waka on Ph: 03 577 9156 or Age Concern on Ph: 03 579 3457.
Dog registration forms delivered Forms for the new registration year have been sent to all dog owner’s last addresses. The dog known address. The dog registration year runs from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 and all dogs over three months old must be be registered. registered. Please let Animal Control know if: • ownership of your dog changes • your dog leaves the district • you have a change of address • your dog dies If you have any questions please Contact Animal Control on Ph: 03 520 9033 or email: animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz. This is a public notice in accordance with section 37(6) of the Dog Control Act 1996. Category
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Keeping the rhythmic beat Music for Blenheim’s Kodi Rasmussen is both work and a hobby, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. He talks to Chris Valli about having one of his pieces performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and why Wellington is opening composing pathways. When you’re 21 years of age and are in charge of an orchestra for a production the scale of Les Misérables one must be pretty darn good. Yet, for Kodi Rasmussen it’s all in an artistic days work. In both rehearsal and performance there is a continual two-way communication between conductor and orchestra. When there is a concerto with a soloist such as a pianist or violinist, then there’s a third variable to be factored into the performance equation. In this case the conductor must lead the orchestra whilst following the soloist, with “give and take” from all three parties. Of a soprano in a Wagner opera, Sir Thomas Beecham said that her singing reminded him “of a cart coming downhill with the brakes on”. Fortunate for Marlborough audiences then such vocals weren’t replicated in the recent Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of Les Misérables. So what did Kodi - the assistant musical director - learn about himself during the recent production of Les Misérables? “I was reminded of the talent and professionalism that’s in Marlborough. Coming back from Wellington where I was constantly surrounded by high talent, I was pleasantly surprised to come back and still be surrounded by it. I also had the chance to strengthen my conducting skills in practice. Having to control such a large ensemble of people is hard work.” Born and raised in Blenheim, the 21-year-old comes from a large family, none of which he confesses are musically oriented. Educated at Marlborough Boys’ College, he played in the Marlborough District Brass Band and Marlborough Civic Orchestra and occasionally Blenheim Musical Theatre shows (Mary Poppins and theatre restaurant shows). In 2019, Wellington beckoned for study. He has just completed a Bachelor
of Music majoring in Classical Performance on the Trumpet, this year continuing to finish his Instrumental/Vocal Composition major. Kodi says his greatest influence is without question his family, friends and a wonderful girlfriend, who all help him in different ways. Whether that be motivation, cheering at the sidelines or a cooked dinner as he’s running out the door to rehearsal. According to vocal coach and mentor Linda Holdaway, who has known Kodi for about five years through brass band practice, Kodi has been able to write music down without the formal theory training that most students start when they are under 10 years old. She has fond memories of him standing around their Redwoodtown home piano making music with the others. So what makes Kodi tick as a composer who seamlessly can control the ebbs and flow of a musical pulse?
“It was such a surreal experience and I took away invaluable knowledge and experiences” Linda suggests his theoretical knowledge is nothing short of outstanding. “He did theory at college and whilst there wrote a piece of music that was played by the Marlborough Civic Orchestra and has also written music played by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. “He went onto university to study classical trumpet and composition and won an Inspire Foundation scholarship to purchase a laptop that enabled him to have access to a music writing program where you could hear your composition (like a much more complex version of
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Creativity leaving a positive impression By Chris Valli
Covid Self-isolation for local children in the Marlborough community is being met with some creativity. The Creative Kids team in partnership with Blenheim South Rotary have designed a series of age appropriate low-waste exercises focused around creativity in art, music and theatrical imagination. Simple instructions, ideas and all of the necessary materials are in the boxes including pencils for drawing and colouring, modelling clay and how to make several instruments. Creative Kids Arts Manager Dayna Brassil says Covid albeit under orange settings, is still having a significant impact on the wider Marlborough community. “Many schools are experiencing large numbers of children and staff isolating for extended periods of time. This has seen an increase in isolation for both children and families, and a large number of the children and youth we are working with have an increased vulnerability.” Creative Kids Trust Coordinator Sara Rogerson says they dispatched 100 boxes into the community earlier in Term 2. Sara says as a result, they approached Blenheim South
BROTHER and SISTER LOVE: Riverlands School students Hohepa and Shayna CREATIVITY AT LARGE: Riverlands students Abbie Cornelius and Carter Rutledge indulging in a little Woolley love their creative box. creativity.
Rotary for the second round of funding ($2, 500) to start creating the second 100 boxes. “We reached out to schools as Term 2 began and were able to respond quickly sending 14 boxes to a whole new entrant class in isolation at Mayfield School.” Mayfield School Principal David Nott says the kura (school) were really pleased to be offered the special gift of the creativity boxes from Creative Kids Trust, as it came at a time when they had their
whole new entrant class, of 15 students, home isolating for a week. “We had one box already at school, and Creative Kids Trust gave us 14 more so that every child in the new entrant class could receive one. The boxes were delivered by staff, along with a home learning pack, to support ongoing learning for their week away from school. It is a great initiative from Creative Kids Trust, and our tamariki were very excited to receive their creativity box.”
Dayna says the Trust is also supporting organisations like the Women’s Refuge and Oranga Tamariki with the boxes where there is a need. Meanwhile, the Youth Creatives Choir has been rolling out a project across schools in Marlborough, called Te Noho Tahi (being together). Dayna says its bringing school communities back together through song and performance after a tough two years. 13 school groups are on board
for this project spanning from Waitaria Bay and Rai Valley through to Witherlea and Whitney Street School and out to Seddon and Ward.
Data from the Creative New Zealand’s - New Zealanders and the Arts research shows a third (34%) of young New Zealanders say doing creative things makes them feel excellent, and 73% say taking part in arts activities helps them feel good about life in general.
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Finding the right path The annual Marlborough Careers Evening is up and running again at the Marlborough Lines Stadium on Monday 20th June from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. With all the disruptions in recent times, it is satisfying to be able to provide this comprehensive one stop shop to investigate options for future school leavers and anyone looking for employment or training now. We will have just over 40 exhibitors including tertiary, local and service industries. Always a drawcard are the Universities, the Armed Forces, Police and Tertiary training organisations providing detailed information on what is available. Local businesses have the chance to showcase what they can offer, explain the careers available within their industry and help direct people to the appropriate training provider to discuss specific qualifications. This training or employment without leaving the province with this local influence has grown due to the global pandemic and with so many people in one place at one time it is the ideal time for all questions and enquiries to be answered. 2022 has again highlighted the shortage of skilled labour in Marlborough, New Zealand, and the wider world. This Careers Evening is a chance for students and job seekers to see what is out there, how to do it, and what pathway may be right for them. Face masks are advised, but not compulsory.
Dean Buckley from NZ Police talking to Thomas Pitts and Ryan Phil Yuen (Aotea Electric Marlborough), Nigel Washer and son Marfell about a career as a policeman at the 2021 Careers Nate at the 2021 Careers Evening. Nate said Phil Yuen was really Evening. helpful, had a lot of information and was easy to talk to.
Marlborough Careers Evening Marlborough Boy’s College extends an open invitation to its annual Careers Evening for all students, parents and members of the public. It will be held at:
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 Monday 20 June From 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm This is your chance to ask questions of the following providers of tertiary education and training. • Aotea Electric Marlborough • ARA Institute of Canterbury • Auckland University • Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation • Business Trust Marlborough • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand • Connected/MSD • Crown Sheetmetal • Defence Careers • Fencing Contractors New Zealand • Fulton Hogan • Go with Tourism • Hortus • HR Engineering • Leslie & O’Donnell Accountants • Lincoln University • Marine Farming Association • Marlborough Community College • Marlborough District Council • Marlborough Master Joiners • Massey University • Motor Industry Training Organisation
• Nelson Aviation College • Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology • NZ Defence Force (Air Force, Army, Navy) • NZ Police • My Space (Marl Youth Trust) • MSD • Te Rito Maioha (Early Childhood NZ) • Auckland University • Massey University • University of Canterbury • University of Otago • Victoria University • Lincoln University • Telford • Chartered Accountants ANZ • Winstanley Kerridge • BDO • Tira Crown • Tractor Repairs and Spares • MITO • AUT • HORTUS • Marine Farm Association
• ATT- Apprenticeship Training Trust • Business Trust Marlborough • FCNZ Fencing Contractors • One Forty One • Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology • Building & Construction ITO • Pacific International Hotel Management School • Primary ITO • TOTSTA- Top of the South Trades Academy • NZ School of Tourism • Nelson Aviation College • Fulton Hogan • AOTEA Electric • Vision College/ Activate Training Centre • Toi Ohomai • IPU Tertiary Institute New Zealand • ARA Institute of Canterbury • NZIS/NZ Institute of Sport/NZMA NZ Medical Association • TR Group Master Drive Services • Schick Civil Construction
Driver Education Programme Marlborough Boys’ College are a step ahead of many New Zealand secondary schools in preparing students for the workplace. The school employs Eddie van der Westhuizen as a driving educator to deliver a programme for Year 12 and Year 13 students who are in the Gateway programme and in Career Development classes. Students involved in the programme cannot only gain skills and information about safe, efficient driving but also secure NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 credits for their learning. Driver education has become more important in the workplace, particularly for those driving fleet vehicles. The College aims to get students more employable through offering standards that will become compulsory for those in some trade industries. The College aims for all of the students who leave to go into a trade have at least their restricted licence as well as the driver education standards. Those who do not have a licence are offered help to gain this qualification. The programme has eleven unit standards at NCEA Level 2 and eleven at Level 3. The course emphasizes safe driving with standards such as driving on an unsealed road, safe night driving, the dynamics of a motor vehicle and how to conduct a pre-check of a vehicle. Marlborough Boys’ College are grateful for the support their Driver Education programme receives from the Employment Support Marlborough Trust.
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CAREERS EVENING “Education is a continual process, it’s like a bicycle... If you don’t pedal you don’t go forward.” - George Weah
Monday, June 20 6.30pm-8.30pm Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000
Questions to ask prospective employers For those who are heading to the Careers Evening in Blenheim next Monday evening, prepare yourself a list of questions that you may like to ask. You might be looking at starting a trade apprenticeship, or perhaps you would like to know what qualities and traits that employers are looking for in their staff. Whatever the reason, here are some questions you can take with you to find out more about the industry you are considering
as a career. This is also a great opportunity for you to emphasise how your qualities make you a perfect candidate for a place on a training course. • What are the most important skills or characteristics needed to succeed in this industry? • What are the biggest challenges that someone would face? • Can you tell me about the company’s
culture? • Is there room for growth? • Does this industry offer continued training or education? • Where have the successful workers who are in this industry proceeded to? • What do you like most about working in this industry? • Why are you successful at the company? • What is the next step in the training process?
Ready for a real job - not ready to leave school? The Top of the South Trades Academy is opening doors for students like you, who want to stay at school but are ready to start training for a real job. If you’re accepted into the Trades Academy, you’ll be able to stay at school completing NCEA, while at the same time working towards a qualification in a trade of your choice. Practical and hands-on Trades Academy training is practical and hands-on and there are lots of options to choose from. You can learn anything from mechanical engineering and aquaculture, to hairdressing and hospitality. You’ll learn heaps of useful skills to help you go on to further study or get a job right out of school. The best part is, it’s free! Training is either one day a week at one of the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology’s (NMIT) campuses in Richmond, Nelson and Blenheim; in residential blocks at Whenua Iti Outdoors; or at other hubs in Nelson & Marlborough.
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Join NMIT’s FREE Taster Days Open to anyone over 16, NMIT’s Taster Days offer an excellent way to see what life as a tertiary student might be like. There are two-hour interactive workshops across a range of programmes across the Nelson and Marlborough Campuses. NMIT student support services will be on-hand to answer all your questions about applying, student services and more. Lift your work experience and move ahead by learning new skills, gaining a qualification, or transitioning to a new industry. Check out further information and the full timetable at nmit. ac.nz/taster-days. Spaces are limited. Register now. Start your mid-year study The NMIT Marlborough Campus has strong relationships with regional industries, together, they develop programmes that align
the skills you’ll need for the job you want. Many of their programmes offer blended learning and on-campus block courses and integrate the practical and work-based components into your day-to-day work. Perfect for students balancing learning around family and work responsibilities. Jump online and book a career conversation on the nmit.ac.nz homepage. NMIT study advisors will chat with you about your current lifestyle and guide you through study and support options that will suit you best. Check out the full list of upcoming programmes and start your study journey today. nmit.ac.nz/ upcoming-intakes.
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2018 Make your heat pump work smarter, not harder The days are darker, it’s getting colder, and the temptation to run the heat pump at full blast might be growing. After all, they’re a low-cost and efficient way to heat your home. Tempting though it might be, blasting your heat pump will add to the numbers on your electricity bill, but it also adds to your carbon footprint, according to EECA. Housing expert Gareth Gretton says it’s easy to run your heat pump the smart way.
Make sure it’s clean Just like cleaning the filter in your dishwasher or washing machine can help it run more efficiently, cleaning the filter inside your heat pump can make a real difference to how well it works. You should give your filter a good clean as we head into the cold season, and ideally clean your heat pump filters once a month during winter. You can always clean them more frequently if they’re
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particularly dirty. Know your temperatures How do you get a warm, dry home without churning through power? There is a middle point that’ll help you with both. Set your heat pump temperature to 18 degrees or above to help fight damp and mould, but below 21 degrees to save on power. The higher the temperature, the more energy the heat pump will use, so anywhere between 18 and 21 is the sweet spot. Spend more time on your couch It might sound obvious, but heat pumps use the most energy when they’re getting a room up to a set temperature. So spending more time in the space your heat pump is in will help you make the most of the energy you’re using. Often, that’s in the living room, which is also conveniently where our couches, TVs, and magazines live. You can close the doors to any rooms you don’t use too, to make sure they’re not stealing some of the warmth.
Don’t run your heat pump constantly A lot of people believe that keeping a heat pump running 24/7 is an efficient, cost-effective way to heat their home. But in fact, that idea is actually a myth. When you do that, you’re actually using more energy and losing more energy overall, so it’s much better to just run your heat pump when you’re at home. Doing that will also save you money on your electricity bill. Got a timer? Use it If your heat pump has a timer, you can set it to turn on just before you get home or before you wake up in the morning. Doing that also means you’ll be less tempted to crank the heat pump at a high temperature when you get home to a cold house, or wake up in one. If you don’t have a heat pump but you’re looking to buy one, check out our guide to choosing a heat pump for tips on what to look for, including energy star rating, locations, and size.
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Smoked pork hock and vegetable soup Directions: Place pork hock in large bowl and pour boiling water over the hock, drain and set aside. In a large pot, add oil and cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, or until onion is transparent. Add all other vegetables to the pot and cook for a further 5 minutes or so, until slightly softened. Stir in the tomato paste. In a separate frying pan, add fennel seeds and on low heat dry fry them for about 5 minutes. Do not let them burn. Add pork hock, fennel seeds, chilli and stock to pot and bring up to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and allow soup to cook for about 2 – 2 1/2 hours. Top up with more stock or water as
needed but not so much to dilute the flavour of the soup. When pork hock meat is very tender, remove hock from pot, remove the meat from the pot and shred into large chunks. Return the meat to the pot with the beans and season with salt and more chilli if desired. Serve with crusty bread.
Ingredients: 1 kg smoked pork hock 1 tbsp vegetable oil 5 cloves garlic, finely diced 1 onion 1 large bulb of fennel, sliced 2 large carrots, peeled and
diced into chunks • ½ bunch celery, diced into chunks • 1 large celeriac, diced into chunks • ¼ cup tomato paste • 2 tsp fennel seeds
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• 1 tsp dried chilli flakes (optional) • 2L salt reduced chicken stock • 400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed • Crusty bread, to serve.
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Tackle dampness Damp homes promote mould and dust mites which can cause respiratory problems. While dehumidifiers and ventilation systems help reduce the symptoms of the problem, it’s important to track down the underlying cause of dampness in your home. The problem may be relatively cheap and easy to fix. What are some of the signs of dampness? • Musty smells
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Learning Life Skills and doing good By Glenise Dreaver
Queen Charlotte College woodwork teacher Richard Mahoney is a firm believer in imparting more than just technical skills in the classroom. He sees the opportunity for his students to become an integral part of the community, doing good as they do so. That’s why his year 12 and 13 class has undertaken a project to make and supply free planter boxes to people whose names are forwarded to them through the Picton Lions Club co-ordinator Robyn Elliot. He says recipients of the planter boxes are generally elderly or disabled people who enjoy gardening but perhaps don’t have a garden, find it difficult to bend down or just find it too expensive to purchase one. “The rising price of basic essentials such as vegetables has also created a genuine need, he says. The boys were very enthusiastic about their endeavours and were proud to be able to help members of the community. And the work that they are undertaking develops their workshop skills and helps them gain credits towards passing NCEA levels 2 and 3.
“I’ve also put out emails to all staff, to link a staff member with a student to allow them to design and make a product for that teacher who has a genuine need,” said Richard. “That’s resulted in another nine or 10 projects.” In the planter box project, not only do the all-boys class make the boxes to each person’s specifications, they take them on site and fill them with soil that has been provided by Crafar and Crouch. The wood is free to them, as Richard has sought out sponsors from Kaituna Sawmill, Waikawa Marae, Mitre 10, Nelson/Marlborough DHB, Sport Tasman Marlborough and Burnsco. When the Sun visited on Friday they were also putting the finishing touches to the school formal decorations for last Saturday night. Richard is in his second year at QCC, but he’s an experienced teacher who has done a lot of this sort of networking and community engagement. He says working with the community provides students with authentic opportunities to find solutions for people and communities with genuine needs.
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Delivering the planter boxes to the end user is an important part of the QCC woodwork project, and from left are Caleb Bettelheim, teacher Richard Mahoney, Kaleb Pook, the recipient Kevin Jones and Mason Larrington.
Tyla Moss was asked to create a garden ornament for the QCC Gateway coordinator Marama Burgess and Beckhem Healy and Caleb Bettelheim at the final was pleased with the result, his first stage of staining one of the planter boxes, this one a metal working challenge.. first as it also has trellis.
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Blenheim local Sean Crockett started his working life as a cellar hand in a couple of the wineries around town before setting out door-knocking trying to find a plumbing trade. He was fortunate to be given an opportunity to complete a Plumbing and Gas fitting apprenticeship at Laser Plumbing and has been plumbing for a little over ten years now. Are they seeing apprentices coming through looking at plumbing as a pathway? “We have always been big on training apprentices. We have had several apprentices come through the system in recent years. Our apprentices get a wide variety of plumbing and gasfitting training due to the many aspects of the trade we cover. We find our apprentices tend to stay on after they complete their training with four of our current tradesmen having started and completed their apprenticeships with us. “As an apprentice I sat my trade exams to become a Certifying Plumber Gasfitter. Along the way, I completed my training and gained qualifications as a Drainlayer. Three years ago, I was invited to become a shareholder in the company which leaves me where I am today.” Laser Plumbing has eight staff on the tools with qualifications ranging from Certifying, Registered Tradesmen, and Apprentice plumbers to Gasfitters and Drain-layers. They also have a part-owner and plumbing manager, David Paul and two administration staff, Phillipa and Jenna. Sean believes Laser Plumbing’s point of difference is the people aspect of his team. “From our office team through to respectful,
easy-going guys on the tools who are the face of the company. We are committed to providing a positive customer experience and are always striving to achieve a high level of workmanship where customer satisfaction is always at the forefront of each job. Every Tuesday morning we conduct toolbox talks to up-skill, share knowledge, and discuss any improvements that need to be made, in order to leave our customers having had a positive customer experience.” Sean says under Covid the business model’s adaptability while providing an essential service has been paramount. “Covid has been a challenge to say the least. Health and Safety has been a constantly changing battle having to navigate through lockdowns and still provide an essential service to the community whilst all the time keeping our staff and the customers safe. We have had to do a lot of schedule juggling with clients, staff, and their families when it comes to Covid and isolating. For the most part, everyone has been pretty understanding and we have managed to work around all the hurdles to get the jobs done.” So what is the best part of Sean’s job? “The best part of working for Laser Plumbing would have to be the diversity in jobs and the satisfaction of being able to solve clients’ plumbing problems. After the Kaikoura earthquake, I was flown by helicopter to the Clarence Valley to restore water and make gas installations safe for different properties cut off by road damage. Having spent most of my youth growing up near that region, attending Ward School gave me a great sense of pride in being able to help my community when it needed it the most.”
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Masquerade theme for QCC Formal By Glenise Dreaver
By 6.15pm on Saturday June 11, some very stylish vehicles were pulling up outside the main entrance of Queen Charlotte College in Picton. The occasion was the annual senior students formal, this year with a Masquerade theme. Some 100 students attended, along with 20 staff and Board members. On arrival, guests were greeted by senior students as they entered the lavishly decorated hall. As well as a complimentary sparkling grape juice, there was a buttonhole of fresh flowers for males, and a wrist corsage for females. The master of ceremonies David Collins entered into the spirit of the event wearing a Venetian-themed gold mask, and signalled that the dancing to the live seven-piece band would begin shortly after 7pm. The seventeen students of the waitstaff team, supported by staff, were kept busy delivering nibble platters, refreshments and dessert to the tables, while the guests went up for their main course table by table.
Nicol Snyman, Janke Maritz, Mana Collins Harry Elworthy, Milly Pickles and Oriana and Giovanna Burtenshaw took time out Andrew Childs, Sophie Frost, Jade Michael and Edwards at the QCC Formal on Saturday from greeting guests at the door of the QCC Dylan Pitcon at the QCC Formal on Saturday night. night June 11. formal.
Appeal for information following spate of Blenheim vehicle break-ins Police are appealing to the public for information in relation to a number of thefts from vehicles in Blenheim on Saturday morning. Police are investigating a spate of offending that occurred in the early hours of Saturday 4 June 2022 between approximately 3am and 6am.
The offending has occurred in the Springlands area predominantly in and around McCallum Street and Mowat Street. Properties on Girling Ave, Budge Street and Costello Ave were also targeted. So far we know of 18 vehicles that were targeted, 9 on Mowat
Street alone. Police would like the public’s help to identify the two offenders who have been captured on CCTV cameras in the area at the time. Police would also encourage anyone with CCTV cameras who may have captured their
movements around the time of the offending or who may have witnessed them in the area to contact us. We also want to remind people to always lock their vehicles and to never leave any valuables in their car. Anyone with information re-
garding this offending please contact the Blenheim Police and quote the file reference 220604/5439. We also encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of this offending but has not yet reported it, to contact the Blenheim Police or call 105.
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txt talk with The Sun Appalling
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I was totally appalled today waiting in my car in the New World supermarket carpark. The 10km speed limit was totally ignored with nearly every driver in the space of 15 minutes travelling at way more than 10km.
The more Txts from whoever puts in up to 4 ill-informed anti Govt rants per week the more I understand the dangers of listening to Talkback Radio.
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When is someone going to have some guts to punish these gangs. Why don’t the police take away their pride and joy motorbikes and crush them? That would hurt them more.
A big thanks to Martina and the team at Skin Hub for such friendly service for my husband 2/6. A great atmosphere thanks guys.
Since the 1960s Those complaining about the noise from the ferries, the ferries have been sailing since at least the 1960s. Get over it or move. I suspect you haven’t lived there since the 1960s.
Get a life Reading some of the pathetic whining on text talk its obvious some people need to get a life.
Solar With Marlborough Lines building a substantial solar array on their premise at Taylor Pass Yard. Will there be a return to Electricity Consumers.?
Wrongful conviction Now that a correct decision was made in the Hart case,here is hoping the correct decision will finally be made in our local case of possible miscarriage of justice.
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Dirty coal Good on you Jacinda, get rid of wood burners while you import 1.5 million tons of dirty coal and burn that. Yes, that really shows your intelligence.
Re ferry noise Get over yourselves. The ferries have been going longer than you have possibly been in Picton.
Dishonest woman To the woman who promised to pay for the scotch & soda, jeans and a book from our garage sale over 2 months ago, we really trusted you. Still no payment received like you promised.
Solar EV Re the cost of recharging the EV... Ours runs on Sunshine! Solar panels...
People have the right to enjoy their hobby and part of flying means they need to be in the sky to do it. Sunday may also be the only day they can do it. I personally enjoy seeing and hearing them. Let me guess, you bought a house in Spitfire Drive?
What can we do? How Blenheim has changed now multiple car burglaries. With the gangs and this what has happened to our town. It all started with the expansion of the vineyards. What was the best town to live in now just somewhere to live. It’s really sad that this is happening here was going to be a great place to retire NOT NOW. Is there something we can do ???
Crying out Ab fab... all the murals being created in and around Blenheim. Lightened up my day. Now how about a few to cover up the awful concrete bunker that is the ASB theatre? So drab looking. Crying out for a bit of colour.
PM overseas travels With Jacinda’s popularity shrinking daily, she may have used visits to USA for job interviews pending her withdrawal from politics before next election.
Emperors new clothes Are we at present being affected by a modern day version of the old fable ‘the emperors new clothes’. The pfizer jab appears to be having difficulty controlling rising covid infections.
Gangs I want to know why these killer beez are riding their bikes around Blenheim with no crash helmets on. Where are the police? The beez need to be run out of town. Don’t need them here.
Blenheim is... Vintage aircraft flying and classic museums, go kart and horse racing, spray drift air, grape trucks, fluro fashions, earthquakes, riverside and hill walk and cycle ways, brilliant weather, no traffic lights, all sports, fishing, hunting, superb Burleigh pies, cafes, the best of hospital care, the water may be dubious, but; you come and live like all towns and politics, be aware. You can be or do whatever you want here; house, tent or caravan-embrace paradise folks!
Talk of the week Outstanding staff Our Blenheim public library has incredibly helpful staff that we are very thankful for, I have often asked various staff for help , never a problem. Thanks Glen for employing a great team
Lights on If there is any common sense left in this country Drivers, Please turn your lights on. It is so dangerous not being able to see oncoming traffic with the terrible weather we are having. A big thank you to Blenheim Engineering for your supportive ad on Magic Radio. Come on everybody get the lights on! 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.
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Recycle or dump Is the recycle waste in Redwoodtown being dumped as collected in small dump truck over past month?
Confused Can you make the connection? For some reason Work and Income has been given the Maori name Te Hiranga Tangata (Te) The (Hiranga) Important or Significant (Tangata) People.
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Are you a dog or cat person? I’ve got both (three of each) but there is something special about dogs. Three words to describe yourself? Hard working, passionate, open minded. What did you want to be when you grew up? A scientist. One thing we’d be surprised to know about you? I was scared of dogs - wow, that has changed. Have you met anyone famous? My nana is pretty famous in my home town... My favourite food to cook or eat is...? Anything homemade. The shop you can’t walk past is...? Any with animal enrichment toys, gear and food. What’s your favourite game of sport to watch? Unless there was a friend or family member playing, watching sport is not really my thing. Your dream weekend involves...? Not having to watch the clock! Exploring with the dogs, spending time with my partner, at the end of the day relaxing with a book, good food and wine. Favourite programme or series currently watching? The Office!!!!!!! What’s one thing on your bucket list? Never stop learning.
gardening this week More magic: By Wally Richards Last week our article was about Magic Botanical Liquid (MBL) and how this natural product made an incredible difference to your plants and gardens. Then a few weeks back we used information from a reader about how he greatly improved his fruit trees with another natural product ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’. Let’s now add another Magic product that is as common as salt. In fact it is salt, raw, unrefined salt from the blue waters of the ocean. The deep blue water of the ocean is rich in minerals and elements, in fact all the 114 elements known to man. These elements are also in perfect balance for living organisms, health and well being. Back in the 60’s/70’s a Dr Maynard Murry did an incredible amount of research into ocean solids and wrote the book ‘Sea Energy Agriculture’ Nature’s Ideal Trace Element Blend for Farm, Livestock and Humans. It is currently published by Acres USA. Maynard dissected hundreds of ocean creatures and never once found tumors or disorders in their organs. Doing the same to fish from streams and lakes, many were found to have tumors etc. In one case he dissected a 100 year old whale and found its organs in pristine condition, as good as a newly born whale. Maynard realised it was the ocean water, rich in minerals that allowed the creatures living in it to be so free of the ills that effected land creatures. We know that at various times, all land masses were for periods of times, under the sea. When a land mass arises from the sea it is mineral rich and once plant life establishes on the land it too is rich in minerals. But over time through rain, erosion and leaching a lot of the minerals gained by the land are lost back into the sea. It is interesting to note that in isolated pockets on the planet, where because of the terrain, that leaching does not take place. People living in these pockets more often than not live to over a 100 years of age, in excellent health. The reason, Maynard says, is because of the mineral rich diet they
have, which allows the cells of the body to replicate perfectly, slowing right down the aging process and maintaining very healthy organs. Maynard believed that if you give a plant all the possible minerals and elements it may need to grow as it should, then that plant would not be susceptible to diseases common to it. Trials proved this point by supplying Ocean Solids to nectarine trees in a row. Every second tree received the solids, the others being the controls. Then curly leaf disease was sprayed over all the trees. After three years the controls had all died and the Ocean Solid trees never showed any signs of the disease. A number of similar trials were done on various plants with the same results! Maynard took this a stage further by growing various crops of grains and feeding them to 200 female mice (C3H) that had been bred to always develop breast cancer which causes their demise. 200 more of the same C3H mice were fed conventional foods of whom all died within the normal 9 month period that their condition dictated, during which time they produced the normal two or three litters, all to die later. The Ocean Solid fed group were sacrificed at 16 months and a definitive examination revealed no cancerous tissue. This group also produced ten litters and no sign of the cancer in the off spring! The Ocean Solids foods had removed the cancer. If we take this to the next stage then people that grow their own vegetables and fruit with Ocean Solids will be able to have in their food chain all the minerals that those vegetables are capable of taking up.
Maynard found that vegetables etc were capable of taking up about 20 to 40 odd elements dependent on the type of plant. On the other hand wheat and barley are capable of taking up all the 114 odd elements if available. This is why wheat grass juice has become a very important plant in our health/ food chain. Two aspects of this have become very important in my concerns for plant health and people’s health. If we use Ocean Solids in our gardens along with other natural plant foods, building up the soil life populations, including the worms, then we will have very healthy plants that will not suffer from diseases unless they become stressed for some reason, or reach the end of their days. If we grow our own vegetables, fruit and wheat grass with Ocean Solids our health can greatly improve, markedly reducing the possibility of many ills such as cancer. Think of it, healthy roses, plants and gardens along with better health for you and your family. A reader this week contacted me in regards to Wallys Ocean Solids. I was told that he has been using the Ocean Solids for a few years now spraying the vegetables every two months and the results have been wonderful. The same spray can be used on roses, flowers and ornamentals. MBL can be added to the Ocean Solid Spray. My goodness you will have gardens so good you will not need my advise anymore. There are some important BITS if you email especially what is happening to our NZ Health System and Hospitals.
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Reassuringly local, Cosmetic, Medical and Vein Clinic, enhanceskin, remains the go-to clinic for those living in Marlborough considering non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Cosmetic Nurse Brittany Fenwick visits the Churchill Private Hospital in Blenheim fortnightly. And it is here that she’s been helping local women and men feel better about themselves, using a variety of skin rejuvenation procedures and cosmetic injectables. Appearance medicine is a continually advancing field; practice founder Dr David Orsbourn and Nurse Brittany Fenwick consistently strive to offer the latest treatments to their clients. This Autumn, they are introducing two new therapies. So, we caught up with Brittany to find out more about them. Tissue Rejuvenation Therapy: Brittany begins by explaining that a combination of skin rejuvenation treatments will often accelerate her client’s results. For example, she regularly combines Fractora with Platelet Rich Plasma to supercharge the process of reversing sun damage. Similarly, a new treatment, Tissue Rejuvenation Therapy, combines two of the clinic’s most popular anti-ageing treatments, growth factor-based Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Collagen Enhancement Therapy (Dermapen). Together these are ultra-effective at treating wrinkles, fine lines, volume loss and scarring. Brittany begins the treatment by drawing some of her patient’s blood, then spins it in a centrifuge to reveal the ‘liquid gold’ plasma. She uses this plasma as a ‘slick’ during Dermapen treatments, stimulating rejuvenation through the channels created with the dermal needles – for deeper penetration of the growth factor rich PRP plasma. This supercharged cosmetic treatment results in the rejuvenation of crinkling skin around the eyes, jawline, lower-face, and around the lips, cheeks, mid-face volume loss and décolletage. The growth factors stimulate and repair cells, tightening and toning the skin and softening wrinkles, scarring and fine lines.
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de ZWART, Jan: On Sunday June 12, 2022, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, with family at his side. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ina, and loved companion of Christine, brother and brotherin-law of family in The Netherlands, loved Dad and father-in-law of Derek and Cherie, Ico and Aga, Fred and Diana, Eykolina and Tim, Elisabeth and Chris; loved Opa of Alex and Olivia; Jacob and Marcus; Katherine and Oliver; Elise, Finlay, and Laura; Matthew and Samuel. Messages may be sent to 8 Silk Close, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Organ Donation New Zealand would be appreciated. A memorial service for Jan will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, Blenheim at 2pm on Saturday June 18.
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HIPKINS: Yvonne Margaret. On 14 June 2022 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Wairau Hospital. A much loved wife of Brent, and a treasured mother and mother-in-law of Clayton and Louise, Julia and Nick and ‘special Dolly’ of Will, Ava, and Archie. A loved daughter of Margaret and the late Doug Marfell and daughter-in-law of Chris and the late John Hipkins. Sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin of the wider Marfell and Hipkins families and friend to many. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A celebration of Yvonne’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Monday 20 June at 10.30am followed by private cremation. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
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sports talk With Jacob Page
Origin is proof simple is best State of Origin has delivered again. Like many things in life, simple is always best. There’s nothing fancy about the premise of Queensland versus New South Wales playing each other three times each year, but it always seems to turn on a spectacular contest. Last Wednesday was no different. Pre-game I was feeling a little underwhelmed by the build-up.
I think that was because of a couple of reasons. There’s very little bad blood between the two teams. There is little to no chance of a punch up during the game, because sin-bins are a regular occurrence these days and that’s too high of a price for a team to pay when the margin of victory is always minimal. It’s also hard to believe these modern day players hold a grudge against guys they play with on a
weekly basis. The will to win is still there on both sides but it’s less rabid and more analytical. Despite the modern day realities and the punishing Wednesday 10:10pm kick off in New Zealand, the game was must-see TV. Rugby league is a simple game and that is what makes Origin so compelling. It’s fast, physical and full of skill. Statistics showed after game one that Origin requires 40 percent
more effort than an average NRL contest. Five players covered more than nine kilometres in the 80 minutes and Queensland made 379 tackles to New South Wales’ 378. Origin is known for its compelling arm wrestles and that is what Wednesday night produced. New South Wales were a little guilty of playing predictable Penrith Panthers football which works a treat in the NRL but seemed to be exactly what Queensland had
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Three Marlborough-based players are the feature of the Tasman Districts under 18 hockey team selected recently. Marlborough Boys College students Ben Armstrong (Year 11), Sam Hamilton (Year 13) and Charlie Renner (Year 12) will join a squad of 16 players for the national tournament in Palmerston North from July 10 - 16. It is Ben and Charlie’s first year in the team and Sam’s second. Coach Jaron Steffens says it is difficult to single out any players as the one to watch. “Each player has strengths and they work together well to form a very strong team.” Jaron says there is a good base of talented players in the Tasman region at the Under 18 age group level. There are 10 Nelson-based players with three players added to the squad due
Wednesday June 8th – Irish Stableford: 1st Margaret Roberts 64, 2nd Sue Murray 63, 3rd Margaret Hastings on c/b from Rachael Westenra 62. Saturday June 11th- Men & women both played Medal: 1st Sue Murray 77, 2nd Pam Farrell 81 on
The Tasman Districts Under 18 hockey team for the national tournament in Palmerston North July 10 - 16.
to unavailability. “The difficulty is with funding and time availability to play in a week-long national tournament. This means that some players have had to drop out of the squad, and their places in the team are being filled by Canterbury development team players.” Jaron says unfortunately, due to the restrictions mentioned above, and Covid, there are no players in the team from the
Buller and West Coast. The full squad is; Ben Armstrong, Jacob Finnigan, Robert Green, Freddy Griffiths, Sam Hamilton, Jordan Kelso, Oliver Martin, Jay Quinn, Carl Quinn, Charlie Renner, Murphy Shackleton, Bryn Thurlow, Harry Turnhout and three Canterbury development players. Umpire, Scott Green. Coach, Jaron Steffens and Manager, Jodie Lawson.
prepared for. Queensland, in contrast, rode the X factor and the unpredictability of man of the match Cameron Munster and fullback Kalyn Ponga led to an underdog victory in front of a passionate Sydney crowd. By the end of the 80 minutes I was too excited to go to bed, I had to unwind for half an hour after the game I had witnessed. I am thankful there’s another 160 minutes to come over the next six weeks - sleep schedule be damned.
c/b from Maureen Burrow. Men: 1st Eddie Davis 70, 2nd Shane Waters 72, 3rd Brian Fastier 75, 4th Jordan Judge 76, Nat Sinclair 76, Tony Jordan 76. Nearest to pin 9/18 - Lyell Marfell, twos on 11 Steve Jackson
Blenheim Golf Club June 4 Reeves Cup Monthly medal Gross winner Graeme Daines 74 Net Warren Ingram 67 Dan Crawford 68 Graeme Daines 70 Desz Campbell 71 Phil Starkey 72 Paddy Couchman 73 Jim Findlay 73 Bob Tapp 74 Don Lamond 74 Norbert Thaler 74 Doug Shaw 74 NTP Fairweathers 9/18 Graeme Daines Sowmans 3/12 Graeme Daines Ladies LGU Medal Sa-Nga Grupp 94-19-75 Jane Ingram 101-21-80 Sue Duckworth
107-27-June 6th 9 hole Stableford David Dyer 22 Paddy Couchman 22 Don Lamond 18 Ray Herd 17 Leo McKendry 16 Alan Martin 16 Steve Griffin 16 Dan Crawford 16 David Waters 15 George Addis 15 Ladies Yvonne Hore 17 Bernice Arnold 16 Chris Currie 15 June 8th Stableford 9 Holes Joy Brehaut 13 18 holes 0-29 Sa-Nga Grupp 36 30+ Colleen McLeod 27
Marlborough Golf Club 7 June, women’s 9 holes Hidden Holes: Marie Grant 11, Neryl Savage 12, Mary Ann Jacobson 12, Caroline Cornelius 12. 8 June, women’s net medal Div.1: Jane Anderson-Bay 75. Div.2:1st Pru Jensen. Div.3:1st Lynn Dowler.
Div.4:1st Elaine Porter, 2nd Helen Lissaman, 3rd Leigh Andrews. 9 June, men’s stableford:Rick May 39, Robert Lopez 37, Peter Gurr 36, John Wadsworth 35, Dave Wiley 34, Kevin Price 34.
Rarangi Golf Club MARLBOROUGH PROUD: Marlborough Boys’ College students Ben Armstrong, Sam Hamilton and Charlie Renner.
Second Tournament Victory Former Blenheim golfer Josh Roche (who featured in the June 1 issue) has won the Dos Equis Open in Texas recently. The tournament saw the 21-year-old, Roche, take home the championship on hole 18 on the Wild Horse course at Ross Rogers in Amarillo after
knocking down a birdie putt to move to -14, and finish the day at 70. This win marks Roche’s second tournament win of the summer, as he also took home the 2022 Michelob Ultra Men’s City Championship that was played in late May.
Wednesday 8 June 2022 – Men’s Midweek Medal: Iain Berrie 67; Roger Mitchell 71; Hans Bloemberg 72; Terry Lane 72; Jerome January 72; Peter Parish 72; Allan Hogg 72; Murray Ingram 73; Owen Gibbs 74; Clarry Neame 74; Gordon Lang 74; Allan Shutkowski 74; Stephen Harvey 75; Chris Harvey 75; Graeme Daines 75; Graham Ilott 76; Ian Molloy 76. Saturday 11 June 2022 – Men – R2
Jack Enright Trophy – Stableford & Ladies – Stableford: Men – Bruce Verry 36; Malcolm Dixon 35; Terry Allen 35; Allan Shutkowski 34; Yuichi Ando 34; Mark Milne 34; Stephen Harvey 33; Terry Lane 33; Phil Morton 32; Clarry Neame 32; Shane Weaver 32; David Best 32; Paul Silke 32; Dennis Wye 31; Jerome January 31. Ladies – Maryann Best 36 on c/b Pat Olliver.
Wairau Valley Golf Club Results for today Saturday 11th June: Medal/LGU/Ladies Top Dame:Ladies: Leanne Young 71, Yvonne Wallace 75, Elaine Brown 78, Maureen McKenzie 81 Ladies
Top Dame: Winner: Leanne Young Runner-up: Mel Hampton Men: Rob Chee 71, Tim Latter 71, Mike Collins 73, Stu Partington 75, Rex McGarry 76, Colin Baker 78, Bill Linklater 78, Jordan Tulloch 78
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