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Equity - pathway for the game

By Chris Valli

Marlborough Cricket says an equal pay agreement for women’s cricketers is great for the game and an extra incentive as a professional pathway.

New Zealand’s professional women’s and men’s cricketers will receive the same work on the same day, in a landmark

agreement struck between NZ cricket, the six major associations and the NZ Cricket Players Association.

Last Tuesday’s announcement of a five-year deal, the first of its kind, will see the men’s and women’s professional environments combined in one agreement.

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LEFT: The Harcourts Girls Smash was developed three years ago (for eight - 12 year olds) and according to Marlborough cricket is a crucial first step on our female cricket pathway.

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The agreement, to commence on August 1, means the White Ferns and domestic women’s players receive the same match fees as their male counterparts across all their formats and competitions.

Marlborough Cricket Association General Manager Ed Gilhooly says it is great news for women players and demonstrates New Zealand Cricket’s commitment to the female game.

“It should also help to inspire those up and coming players to see cricket as a potential career pathway because I only see the women’s game growing further in the future with more games and a higher profile.”

The improved pay and conditions are part of an agreement calculated on the men’s and women’s professional players receiving nearly 30% of all revenue over five years, $349 million.

The highest ranked White Fern would be able to receive a maximum of $163,246 a year, up from $83,432.

From a domestic level, the top ranked women’s players in each major association would be able to receive a

maximum of $19,146 (up from $3, 423).

The agreement sees the total number of women’s annual contracts increasing from 54 to 72, all positioned as a secondary work commitment with restricted obligations, to enable players to retain full-time employment and or study commitments.

Ed says most of Marlborough’s female players currently have other jobs or study commitments as well as cricket and the new agreement allows them to continue to do this.

The pathway and growth of the women’s game in Marlborough has been noticeable in recent seasons, he says.

“Marlborough cricket has been making great strides in terms of girls’ and women’s community cricket.

Three years ago we developed a girls only grade for 8-12 year olds which is now the Harcourts Girls Smash and is the first step on our female cricket pathway.

“The first year we did this we had over 50 girls registering and many of those girls are now involved in

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Ed says they have also run a popular mid-week women’s social cricket competition over the past four summers with 11 teams taking part last summer including two from Marlborough Girls’ College.

“Last summer we also organised a Marlborough Women’s Rep team which played two games including a memorable win over their Nelson counterparts.”

The agreement also seeks to ensure professional women’s players receive equity in matters such as travel and accommodation and the wider playing and training environment. It also retains the pregnancy and childcare provisions contained in the existing agreements.

Community Cricket Development Manager Eden Pettigrew says the pay equity agreement will ultimately give women’s cricket more of a platform.

“Especially since we are building a pathway here, it helps to see that there is more for you at the top. Now when

Marlborough Cricket says the growth of the women’s game is evident in recent seasons.

we have women and girls playing they have more to work towards, and there is more reason to want to play at that higher level.

“For us in Marlborough this gives a distinct difference between playing for Marlborough, which is for the love of the game and playing first class for a match fee. I’m hoping it will give the girls who are coming up through the grades something to aspire towards.”

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The Sun Newspaper ran a story last week about Mary, a Kiwibank 2019 nominee who is now homeless and sleeping in her car.

Early Saturday morning Mary suffered a heart attack and was flown from Blenheim to Nelson Hospital by the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service.

“I remember feeling really cold and wanting warm water to fill my hottie. The last thing I remember is waking up feeling disorientated and on a stretcher,” she says.

Mary had suffered complications from her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and had difficulty breathing.

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This one is for Den

By Chris Valli

Blenheim volunteer firefighter Steve Smith has an extra incentive next month.

Steve will be taking part in his fifth attempt at the Firefighter Sky Tower challenge on August 20. The annual fundraising event now in its 18th year, is the ultimate challenge for firefighters from all over Aotearoa to give it their all for Kiwis living with blood cancer by climbing Auckland’s Sky Tower.

Climbing the 328 metre tower will provide Steve with a little more motivation this year as he will be dedicating the climb to the late Dennis McKinley, a life member of the Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade who died from melanoma cancer in April 2021.

Dennis spent 21 years with the brigade and developed a healthy mateship with Steve that transferred to local theatre through them both helping backstage in various Blenheim Musical Theatre productions.

The 2022 climb will give Steve a sense of closure after circumstances transpired last year.

“I took a picture of myself holding one of Den and sent it to Linda (Den’s wife) pre-race, then promptly got caught on the stairs behind a medical emergency, which was terrible for them.

“Consequently it took me forever and I didn’t feel like I had completed it properly. This time I’d like just a nice simple race. The year before Den and I had been working backstage on a show and he told me I was mad doing it. I like to think that with the race day delay he was having a bit of a laugh. It will be nice to have his picture go on the wall this time.”

Steve will be racing in the Supreme Masters Category. He says every single person who has done it before looks up at the sky tower and asks themselves, what on earth am I doing?

The tower has 1103 steps, 51 floors with Steve in full firefighter kit and a 25kg pack on his back.

“The self-doubt is huge. When you get all your gear on and the oxygen tank on your back it goes up another notch. The feeling doesn’t actually leave you until you cross the finish

line. Then it just feels like magic.”

Dennis’ wife Linda McKinley says she feels really chuffed that Steve is honouring Den’s memory.

She says he would have wished Steve all the best and been really keen to hear his times especially in full breathing apparatus.

Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with blood cancer or a related blood condition.

The money to support the firefighters in the sky tower challenge goes toward Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

LBC provides essential support for patients and their families, as well as funding research into blood cancer and raising awareness and advocating for patients.

The event is the brainchild of Tony Scott who has been part of both Northland and Auckland Airport Fire Rescue Service since 1988.

It raised $17,500 in 2005, its first year, and it now consistently raises over $1 million annually. Last year, over $10 million was raised for blood cancer patients and their families.

Steve Smith with a picture of his good mate Dennis McKinley who he will dedicate this years climb to.

Dolce Junior Pizza Chef Classes

By Chris Valli

What kind of person doesn’t like pizza? A weirdough.

Lucky for pizza lovers then Blenheim’s Dolce Cafe Restaurant and Bar are holding pizza chef classes in the July school holidays.

The hands-on classes will immerse pizza lovers in all facets of preparation through active participation.

Owner Owen Rarity says making

pizza can be really simple.

“It’s fun, very interactive and something that showcases a unique offering at Dolce.

“It lets the kids design and prepare their own pizza from scratch and includes rolling the dough, selecting ingredients, watching the pizza being cooked and then they can enjoy it afterwards for lunch.”

Owen says Dolce has offered classes before (2020) but has not done this

since mid-last year before COVID started to make gatherings impossible. He says, after a long break Dolce believed it was time to bring it back.

So what makes a quality Dolce pizza for aspiring pizzaiolo? What type or quality of dough is required?

“Our dough has long been a Dolce secret, it’s made fresh twice a day onsite, our ingredients are freshly prepared and our cheese is also a secret blend.

“Our oven is unique in the fact that it runs 100% on wood fire, no gas or electricity to fall back on, it creates a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese, and of course it comes out of the oven extremely hot and fresh,” explains Owen.

Dolce will have around 12 kids per session which will allow them to make sure everyone gets the attention they need to make sure the experience is both entertaining and

educational.

Owen says there are no age restrictions. He says they encourage parents or guardians to assist and ask that they remain onsite during the class.

There are six classes available from Tuesday, July 12 - Friday July 22 @ 10:30am. The cost is $25 per person and includes pizza, soft drink and a chef’s hat. Phone 5793182 for further inquiries.

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Hospice Shed - a true collaboration

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A new shed at Hospice Marlborough has come to fruition thanks to the local community.

Hospice Marlborough Promotions Manager Sandy Inwood says the local community have really been instrumental in getting the shed finished, none more so than BNI Group, Blenheim who donated $3,000 so they could buy the kitset and David Hawtin from Mitre 10 who provided the shed kit at a really good price.

“The most important people to mention are Russell and Linda Montgomery (ProjX) along with Rowan Lee (Peter Ray Homes/ Marlborough Master Builders). Russell and Linda worked with Rowan and coordinated the whole project. It wouldn’t have happened without their expertise.”

Sandy says the completion of the shed has taken just over six months with supply issues for the shed kitset and Covid delaying

supplies.

As part of the Hospice Health and Safety review they identified the need to have separate storage for lawn mowers and gardening equipment. She says they also needed the extra space in the double garage to store the patient equipment such as beds, mattresses, walkers, wheelchairs and shower stools.

Sandy would also like to acknowledge Findlater Construction and apprentices from local construction companies who built the shed for free; Jaskaran Johal (Scott Construction), Cody Stone (Hamish Ryan), Sean Moran (George Guthrie Construction) and Justin Spain (Peter Ray Homes).

Sandy says the project has been a true collaboration between many businesses and individuals from the Marlborough community.

“We feel and appreciate the love and support for the Hospice team and the work they do providing specialist palliative care to those who need it.”

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Do not flush Heavy rainfall yesterday resulted in the sewerage systems in Blenheim and Seddon currently at full capacity. The MDC advised people not to flush their toilets in Blenheim and Seddon yesterday.

The MDC says Picton, Renwick and Havelock’s sewer systems are coping well.

All sports parks were closed, as was the Seddon Transfer Station and several roads.

Telling it like it is

Dear Ed, A great write-up last week about the Fairhall School Sculpture/Next Generation.

Well balanced article that captured the main point of it all.

Pity covid/flu spoiled a full group involvement but that happens a lot these days.

A follow-up on how the curriculum impacts on the next generation could be interesting over time.

Most of us adults have no idea about current education directions.

Regards Gerard Verkaaik.

Dear Ed In response to last week’s letter from Angela Fergusson, I want to let you know that our family appreciated seeing the Koromiko crash picture. (I did not see the deer article so can not comment there.)

Although hard to look at, our family wanted to understand what happened and how.

We were also moved to compassion and prayer for those involved directly and indirectly.

Sadly bad things do happen and the photos are not always pretty.

Thank you for telling it like it is and for keeping our community informed of such wide-ranging news and events.

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Make a submission to the Government on Three Waters Marlborough residents are encouraged to make their voice heard on the Government’s Three Waters reform proposals by making a submission by Friday 22 July 2022.

The Council strongly opposes the Government’s mega model Three Waters reform.

The Water Services Entities Bill has been referred to the Government’s Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. Council will make a submission opposing the loss of local democratic control and lack of consideration by the Government of alternative Three Waters management models.

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the select committee via Parliament’s website at www.parliament.nz/en/ get-involved/topics/all-currenttopics/water-services-entities-billbegins-three-waters-reform/ For more information on the Council’s position on Three Waters, go to www.marlborough.govt.nz/ your-council/three-waters-reformproposals Marlborough District Council is a member of the 31-strong local government action group Communities 4 Local Democracy.

Go to www.communities4localdemocracy.co .nz/ to see their proposals and sign a petition.

Thinking of standing for Council?

Make sure you’re in the know If you’re planning on standing for Council at this year’s local elections, make sure you jump online to read the Candidate Handbook.

This booklet has been prepared as a general guide and covers key dates, information on the electoral system and roll, as well as information on candidate eligibility and nominations.

Electoral Officer Dean Heiford says the handbook is the ‘go to’ document for anyone considering standing as a councillor.

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also provides guidance on candidate profile statements, election advertising and use of social media,” Mr Heiford said.

“The booklet has been updated for the coming elections to ensure candidates can easily access everything they need to know in a single document,” he said.

To view a copy go to www. marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ elections/2022-council-election/ candidate-information-booklet For more information, email Council’s Electoral Officer at: election@marlborough.govt.nz

The dog registration year runs from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 so all dogs should now be registered for the year ahead.

Registration forms have been sent to dog owners’ last known address.

If you fail to register your dog by 1 August 2022 penalties will apply.

The table below provides information on how much it costs to register your dog.

All of this information, and ways to pay, is outlined in the registration form which you should have received by now.

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.

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Local elections - are you enrolled to vote?

With the local elections coming up on Saturday 8 October now is a good time to check whether you’re enrolled to vote.

To enrol or update your details you’ll need to fill in an enrolment form. Go online at www.vote.nz or phone 0800 36 76 56 to ask for a form to be sent to you.

To avoid a lengthy process later on, make sure you’re enrolled before the enrolment period closes on Friday 12 August.

Local elections are held by postal vote so you need to be enrolled at the right address to receive your voting papers in the mail.

Weather station helps manage field conditions at Lansdowne A new weather station installed at Lansdowne Park will help Council staff better manage field conditions.

Parks and Open Spaces Officer, Robert Hutchinson, says the weather station’s in-ground sensors give more accurate data from the field, allowing improved and targeted maintenance on potential trouble areas.

“For example, a recent early morning reading gave a ground level temperature on the field of six degrees whereas the airport measurement that morning was 0.5 degrees,” Mr Hutchinson said. “The significance of this is that at a lower

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The difference in temperature means that two more mows a week remain in place allowing for more concise maintenance programming.

Mr Hutchinson described the weather station, which was imported from the US, as the “last part of the toolbox” in managing field conditions.

It’s located on the sand surface but information from it, such as rainfall, was helpful for the entire grounds, Mr Hutchinson said.

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Remaining true to who you are Retiring Councillor Cynthia Brooks caught up with Chris Valli to reflect on her nine years with the Marlborough District Council to explain who the ‘true champions’ of the Marlborough community are.

Cynthia Brooks believes the best advice given to her when she became a councillor was from former Mayor Leo McKendry who simply said “Be yourself”, to which she thought to herself, ‘‘I’m not sure the organisation is ready for that.’’

Former Awatere and Marlborough District Councillor the late Tom Hickman also offered advice to the effect that to get things done for the community you needed to work collegially, in other words build good relationships with fellow councillors and council officers.

“I’d like to think I’d taken all that advice on board. The minute you try to be someone or something other than yourself life gets complicated.

Instead it’s vital you remain true to the values and ethics that are inherent in you.”

A trained print journalist, Cynthia started writing for The Saturday Express in 1984. Her husband Graham was already employed there as photographer, and she found that editor Reg Spowart was looking for someone with good local knowledge to help out with The Saturday Express which had been out for only five or six weeks at that stage.

“I had already written a review of the Irish Rovers concert for publication (in exchange for a free ticket) from which Reg deduced I had the ability to string words together.

“Finding my feet as a writer was life-changing. I left the express in 1994 just after publishing my first book Marlborough Wines and Vines, in collaboration with husband Graham.”

She has been self-employed ever since, mainly as a writer undertaking mostly commissions for local clubs, organisations, schools, and communities wanting to record their history. Writing for various magazines and specialist print media i.e.

The Blenheim Sun, The Southerner and New Zealand Historic Places

Trust magazines to name a few.

So why council - what was the incentive or motivation?

In 2013 one of her books, The Calm Beyond, Tua Marina and Waikakaho - from the Wairau Affray to Today was published after 18 months of pulling together the material and working with the families in those areas.

She had also played a hand in bringing together the history of Marlborough - Marlborough 150 Years, a council initiative driven by Leo McKendry and Dave Olliver for which she acted as editor.

On Anzac Day in 2013 she was walking home, dwelling on the fact that she hadn’t seen the incumbent councillor of the time Francis Maher there and in the knowledge he was not putting his name forward for re-election. She says she had an epiphany, thinking perhaps all these strands came together to take her in the direction of standing for council?

She says standing was a ‘time of life thing’, a feeling of wanting to give back to a community that had given so much to her and family over a long period of time.

“They are the true champions of our time” “I was also anxious to give weight to the voice that it was no longer good enough for the small east coast settlement of Seddon to have a boil water drinking notice over it.

In the mid-1970s Renwick had had a reticulated water supply installed and I knew what a game changer that was in the lives of the people and the growth of the village and the mauri of the community.

“It lifted the quality of life of the

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residents and I could see that benefit for Seddon which in August that year was severely damaged by a big earthquake, causing major damage to homes and community facilities.

The quake was the catalyst for following through on what had become a growing desire to be able to make a real force for good for all people across Marlborough.

“I was raised by a good Christian family, spent many years in the Girls’ Brigade movement where I learned about leadership, self-discipline and respect for others. I whakapapa back through my birth family to Southern Ireland where my people suffered terribly at the hands of English invaders, losing their homes, lands but not their spirits which brought them in time as emigrants to New Zealand. Add to that an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all who came before me, for all they went through and had to contend with so as me and my family could have the relatively comfortable life we enjoy today in this beautiful region.”

With the October local elections looming, is she concerned that there may not be willing participants to put their hand up?

“It does concern me. The role has become more and more demanding of time and energy particularly in this last term through which Local Government has been thrust into the tide of multiple reforms coming out of central government, all of which has had to be managed alongside the fallout from the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake followed by the Covid pandemic and more than our share of fires and devastating storm damage such as we saw in July 2021.

“Going forward there are some interesting and exciting times as the review of local government plays out and in many ways it would be fun to be part of the change ahead.”

She says in recent years Marlbor-

Cynthia says in recent years Marlborough has needed to help those in need more than ever before. She takes her hat off to the many agencies and volunteers who fill these needs across the community.

ough has also needed to help those in need more than ever before and she takes her hat off to the many agencies and volunteers who fill these needs across the community.

“They are the true champions of our time. None of them I could have done on my own, so I’d rather see it from a helicopter view that all things said and done there are many aspects of life in Marlborough that are the best from the last three terms of council, in particular communication between community and council and return.”

Is there anything she is going

to miss?

“Mostly the connection with so many great but also the many hundreds across the province who do great things for Marlborough every day, many without pay or recognition in order to make other’s lives better.

“I’m now writing my last book commission so that will keep the keyboards rattling for the next year or more. My big old garden needs some love, my husband, family and friends say they are looking forward to the day when my diary and meeting schedules don’t dominate my life.”

A new chapter indeed.

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Helping a family in need

By Chris Valli

Ever thought about sponsoring a child through OSCAR4Kids?

The Bread of Life OSCAR4Kids (Out of School Care and Recreation) is well known in the Blenheim community as an out of school care programme.

However, OSCAR Manager Rebekah Kenny says sponsoring a child is a new initiative that the Cleghorn Street location is starting up.

Rebekah says there are many families in the Blenheim community who desperately need childcare but may not be able to afford it or have multiple children which makes the fees add up really fast.

“We wish that we could make our services free, but unfortunately we have bills to pay to keep running.

We love the community that we see in Blenheim and wanted to allow everyone to have the chance to help a family in need.

“Sponsorships can be a once off donation, or could be a recurring monthly sponsorship. Even just $10 a month would help cover transport costs for a family for one week. Every cent that is donated is put back into the community and the families that utilise our programmes.”

Rebekah says there are many out of school care programmes all around New Zealand that are affiliated with OSCARs. OSCAR4Kids is a Level 3 Min-

istry of Social Development accredited service provider – which means they have the big stamp of approval from MSD to say that they are providing children with some of the best programmes around.

Rebekah says they give kids the opportunity to do the things they enjoy in a supportive and encouraging environment, which allows families to get back into the workforce without needing to worry about who is taking care of their children.

They currently have five term time programmes (one morning programme before school and four after school programmes) and three holiday programmes.

“Our aim at OSCAR4Kids is to meet the needs of families in the wider Blenheim community by providing a secure, stimulating, consistent, professional, and caring environment.”

Rebekah says the before school program means that locals can drop their kids off early in the morning (7:15am onwards) at their centre at Springlands School and they will transport them to school.

“Our Before School programme is full of arts and crafts, fun games, and yummy breakfast foods such as baked beans on toast, waffles (every now and then!) and during the winter months I’ve heard that hot chocolate is a big hit. We pick the kids up at 8:20am to begin transporting them to the various

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schools around Blenheim.”

So what about the costs for families during the current climate with the pandemic and inflation?

“We charge $7/hour for childcare.

During the term time this is a set cost of 2.5 hours for after school and 1.5 hours for before school.

Transport is an additional $3.25.

We try our best to keep it as affordable as possible. There are WINZ subsidies available for those

families that need us, and we have very capable staff members who will help you through the process of applying,” says Rebekah.

They have a 10:1 ratio for children to staff when indoors, and an 8:1 ratio when outside, however Rebekah says there are always two staff members present on site regardless of whether they are under 10 or not.

Rebekah says they fall under the

‘umbrella’ of the Bread of Life Trust who also oversees Sheets n Things at 2a Redwood Street, a non-profit, second-hand linen shop.

She says the mission of the Bread of Life Trust is to make Jesus visible in their community through actions of love, concern, and support.

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nce again the buyers from Wellington based company John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd are coming to Blenheim and Picton next week. Mr Tony Grant from the company says “This is a great time to bring along those unwanted items you’ve sorted out during the lockdown period and turn them into cash”.

Particularly wanted by the buyers are Gold and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as Old Coins and Banknotes, War Medals, Old Wind-up Watches and other interesting Old Collectables.

“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant.

“I’m sure everyone has unearthed something we want in the past few weeks and we would like to see it!

Nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item as we are buying 1,000 items”. The buyers will be in convenient locations in Mr Anthony (Tony) Blenheim and Picton next W. Grant week (see details below).

Fellow of the Royal Numismatic As Tony Grant says “if you Society of New Zealand Incorporated are in any doubt about any Director and Buyer John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd items you wish to sell, take Author of the John Bertrand them along for an instant NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue appraisal”

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uring these uncertain times we have seen a sharp increase in the price of precious metals.

The gold price in New Zealand is still at a high level so gather up all your unwanted items and take them along to the buyers.

Tony Grant says “We can buy old gold items in all forms, including Jewellery (Rings, Chains, Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” he said.

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he buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Blenheim and Picton next week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1950’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items.

“If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company. “We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.

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arly New Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue.

Mr Grant is in Blenheim and Picton next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues.

“We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound

Collectors Need War Medals

urrently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.

General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors who will look after them. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before.

Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant.

Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes are also wanted, especially early Pacific Island issues.

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Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity

n lockdown when you sorted out your drawers and cupboards you may have come across some old coins. You just never know what rarities may be lurking there. The advice of Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd is to bring them in to the venues and have them appraised. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. We are quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up. We are also particularly keen to buy pre 1946 New Zealand Silver Coins for at least 10 times their face value” he said.

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WRIST & POCKET WATCHES • Gold & Silver Pocket Watches • Any Rolex Watches • Omega Gents Watches • Any Breitling, Jaegar Le Coultre, Vacheron & Constantin, Patek Philippe, or IWC Watches • Moon Phase Watches • Chiming or Alarm Watches (Pocket or Wrist) • Military Watches • Divers Watches • All other pre 1950s wind up watches (parts value only) *No Quartz or Battery Operated Watches Please*

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COLLECTABLES • Albums & Accumulations of Pre 1920s Postcards (used or unused) • Old Fountain Pens • Maori & Pacific Artefacts

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BANKNOTES • NZ & Australian “Trading Bank” Notes pre 1932 (e.g. Bank of New South Wales, Bank of NZ etc) • Reserve Bank of NZ Pre-Decimal Notes • Any £20, £50 or £100 Notes • Hong Kong & Malayan Banknotes • Australian Pre Decimal Notes • Australian “Star” Notes • Early Fijian and Samoan Banknotes • NZ Traders Promissary Notes (1840s) • NZ Government Debentures • NZ Banknotes overprinted for use in Fiji, Cook Islands etc • Postal Notes • All other World Banknotes

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Our staff are fully vaccinated, we will be observing the applicable Traffic Light Levels and we may be required to sight your “My Vaccine Pass”.

Please wear your mask. Thank you.

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Fabric-a-Brac makes a comeback

Fabric-a-Brac organiser Tracy Johnston.

The South Island’s first Fabrica-Brac event is booked to happen in September, and organisers are scouting out new sources of material for Marlborough Hospice.

The event had to be postponed last year after COVID restrictions meant it was too hard to run the event as planned, but organiser Tracy Johnston is hopeful the third time will be lucky.

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

The event is scheduled for Saturday 17 September, running from 10am till 2pm at Connect Blenheim in

Beaver Road.

Tracy says the response to holding Fabric-a-Brac in Blenheim has been huge, with 19 stallholders with some amazing collections of vintage and modern fabric, haberdashery, sewing supplies and patterns wanting to attend.

There will also be a big stall of fabric to be sold on behalf of Hospice Marlborough, and Tracy is collecting more material for that now. Donations can be made to the Hospice Shop in Redwoodtown’s Cleghorn Street.

As well as all the fabric goodness, there will also be a pop up cafe operating with barista coffee and baked goods supplied and served by a group

of Marlborough Good Bitch Bakers members and other volunteers at the event.

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

COVID restrictions have been difficult, she says, but it’s clear there is a lot of support for Hospice Marlborough and many, many people supportive of Fabric-a-Brac.

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

New shed for Renwick Menzshed

By Graham H. Brooks

Covid slowed but never halted the efforts of the Renwick Menzshed Group to fund, and build a new 6 x 9 metres addition to their previous 36sq metres of usable space.

Now with a much needed 90 sqm total area they can offer an even bigger service to the general public as well as the local community and not just be limited to Renwickites.

“A lot of folk turn up here at 10am on Tuesday just to yarn, fix wooden things and generally be of use doing something useful for someone else,” says Rick Gleeson, the sheds chief roustabout.

“Fellowship and the odd yarn or two, a cup of coffee all add to the mix” he added.

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tlemen from a wide range of backgrounds meet and mix behind the Renwick Anglican Church/Hall where the Menzshed is based.

“Everyone is welcome, especially newbies,” says Rick.

The morning The Sun was there two young girls arrived with an old primary school desk wanting to see if anyone could sort out a seat for it. However over the last few weeks most attention has been given over to the building of their new shed which more than doubles workshop space.

“More room to do stuff” someone chipped in. “And more room for some new members” added another. “It is a good way for men to get together in a practical environment to have a cuppa and some banter” says Rick.

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Such a touching story Chris Valli on losing your cat companion, Quinn.

Cool name and cool cat I’m sure. Sorry her life was so short but I’m sure it was all the better for having lived it with you. Thanks for sharing.

I would like to thank the lovely team at the RAT test collection,Horton Park. My husband’s work had been nasty and unreasonable regarding COVID and it was so nice to be spoken to kindly as well as being helpful during uncertain times. Thank you again,keep up the good work and hope many others appreciate your professionalism.

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Stock movement

5th July. Driving down Eltham Road, noticed 3 vehicles parked in cycle track, these were not workers, no advertising. Noticed Council you have removed “speed bump” in Beaver road. This should have been placed in Eltham road, not the 2 lane cyclist track, that everyone knows is rarely used. Get rid of that concrete barrier, and paint green strip that is used so often around streets. Motorists pay for roads, not cyclists. Do something about the mess you have created.

I have just read the article about stock movement in the Tasman District Council with the new bylaw. One has to question the mentality of the councillors involved in this decision.

Surely there can be no farmers on the council if a proposal like this has been approved

Rotary Market It’s a shame about the Rotary market, but it was a wee bit awkward to get to and limited parking,which was also tricky. Having to stumble across rail lines when the car park was full. They need a great big thankyou for all the money they have donated over the years, but now they can have a lie in on a Saturday morning, well deserved. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING CHAPS.

Not good enough Housing corp homes. I am a older person living in this house I have to have heat pump on and a gas heater. Don’t think this is good enough.

If we can get walls insulated that might help.

Don’t wanna get out of bed most days in the winter.

Sports talk As a parent weekends are not just about you, to watch your child play from the sidelines is a joy.

As parents we both worked full time and took 2 children to different practices after school, 4 days a week. I still watch on a Saturday, my children are now 29 and 31. Never discourage a love of sport.

Covid Second wave coming apparently. Stay calm, wash your hands, wear your masks. Get on with the business of life and be kind. We’re all in this together.

Re both ways Clearly comprehension wasn’t your strongest subject at school. Luxon said that he would not change abortion laws if he was in power. He then went on to say he PERSONALLY is pro life.

Quite how you get to your assumptions from that is beyond me. Your report cards would have made interesting reading...

Mary Hart I was saddened to read Mary Hart’s plight on the front page of your paper. Hopefully the social agencies can all put their heads together and sort something out. She should not be living in her car at all let alone in the winter.

Good on her I say good on Jacinda wearing a classy designer dress on her recent tour to the UK. Honestly some people have nothing better to moan about.

Online dog registration Absolutely 100% NOT user friendly MDC “new” online system to register your dogs.

Made a specific trip into town, and thanks to the helpful Carol at Maata Waka Animal Control, I managed to get my 3 dogs registered!

Response to highway crashes It astounds me that the two fatal crashes in the same place are blamed on the road. The first was caused by someone on drugs the second he supposedly fell asleep. There is nothing wrong with that stretch of road. I drive it every day. Accidents happen - its life!

College Formal Great see to so many College Formal photos in our beloved Sun newspaper!

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Kiwibank Hero Was shocked and saddened to read of Mary Hart’s plight. What in indictment on NZ in 2022 that such a kind and caring member of our community finds herself in this situation.

And also a bit of an eye opener about the level of homelessness in Marlborough despite all the money that is being spent on community housing. How did we end up in such a state?

Ride the bus Those who do not pay registration and WOF, hence endanger all on the road; are also not entitled at all to ACC, ambulance, medical treatment, or insurance, when in a smash. Even house insurance is paying for fire service, so no pay-your choice and risk!. The quandry is compounded with EV’s not paying the forever deferred fuel(road tax) yet, freely using roads, and higher fire risk. Ride the Blenheim bus!

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Talk of the week Take heart, Chris Chris Valli‘s opinion piece on the sudden death of his beloved cat Quinn was very moving and would have reached a number of hearts. I’m sure our beloved pets know they give us peace and tranquillity. And when they nestle up close it’s reciprocated.

Cat lovers know that special bond and I for one was glad you shared your thoughts.

Take heart, there’s sure to be another one for you soon.

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Farmers Our farmers certainly have been hoodwinked in the 2035 trade deal! For example, Lurpak butter which travels 10,000 miles costs us $8.50 max. In England after only crossing the channel it’s $18+! So what will beef and lamb sell for in 14 years if we still have eco designer non-farting cows, even to milk; for example, baby formula OR will ‘wet nurses’ return into fashion? Following the Pacific Leaders conference, email/zoom the new British PM, to renegotiate quickly! No, uber air force carbon miles!

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gardening this week Potatoes: By Wally Richards Once upon a time when the world was a much better place and people could afford to buy a quarter acre of land and build a house for their family to grow up in and enjoy the benefits of those days 50 to 100 years ago.

(You only have to think back to see how bad things have become in more recent years.)

Well the first thing that a young married man would do with the land would be to plant a crop of potatoes.

This served two purposes it would help break up the earth for future gardens and lawns plus a bounty crop of potatoes to store and use.

Nowadays because of the dreaded potato psyllid you need to plan plantings of potatoes and later on tomatoes, or use controls to combat the psyllid.

If you had psyllids last season and did not use the Cell Strengthening products you will have worse problems this season.

With potatoes there is a way to get an early crop in and out before the plants are attacked.

Psyllids are temperature controlled and when too hot like over 35 degrees or too cool like under 15 degrees they are slow to reproduce.

When the temperatures are ideal for them they produce in the hundreds and thousands.

When they feed on the foliage they inject a toxin into the potato plants which will prevent the baby tubers from growing bigger than a marble or if the tubers have reached a reasonable size then you find in the harvested potatoes dark rings and they taste bad.

Early planting is a way around the problem and the way to do this is: Dig a trench about one and a half spade depth.

Place your sprouted potato on top of the following at the base of the trench, about a table spoon of gypsum, quarter a teaspoon of BioPhos a few sheep manure pellets and a sprinkling of Wally Neem Tree Powder.

Sprouts should be facing skywards. Use a little soil to cover the sprouts.

The soil protects against any frosts and possible early emergence of psyllids.

Now this is most important, you need to check the crop frequently and as soon as the new sprouts pop though the cover add a little more soil to re-cover.

You keep doing this till until your trench is filled level with the soil.

Then you start mounding up to keep the sprouts covered.Not only will this be adequate protection from late frosts but will increase the size of your crop.

The new potatoes will form all the way up the haulm of the potatoes you planted as long as you covered the sprouts as they appear.

If you don’t then once the spouts get up a few inches out of the ground you will not obtain any extra potatoes to harvest.

Growing quick maturing potatoes now should have them mature and ready to harvest before the temperatures rise and the psyllids come out to play.

When you stop mounding sprinkle Wallys Neem Tree Powder as a side dressing each side of the row.

When the crop is mature then either lift so the tubers are safe or if you leave them in the ground removed the top foliage and cover the stubble with soil so there is

nothing for the psyllids to attack.

Ideally the above could have been done in the middle of winter like in May/June.

The earlier the better.

Any late crop of potatoes planted say about Labour Weekend will likely be doomed to failure once the tops are exposed and before maturity.

To overcome this possibility then you Need to use Wallys Cell Strengthening kit to make the cells of the plants so tough that the nymphs can not pierce to feed.

This means about the time of planting the seed potatoes, started covering then a soil drench of Wallys Silicon and Boron soil drench.

Then a weekly spray of the foliage with Wallys Silicon Cell Strengthening Spray with Wallys Super Spreader added which drives the spray into the plants.

Use those products and you should be able to have later crops with no psyllid damage. The same products should be used for your tomatoes, capsicums, chili, garlic and tamarillos.

I also like to add Magic Botanic Liquid to the cell strengthening spray for greater results.

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Marlborough Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year finalists; Zac Howell, Villa Maria, Jess Marston, Giesen Group, Tahryn Mason, Villa Maria, Daniel Clearwater, Constellation Brands, Claudia Clark, Constellation Brands and Kris Godsall, Whitehaven Wines.

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A winning combination Tahryn Mason from Villa Maria took out the 2022 Marlborough Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year last Thursday, held at Giesen House in Rapaura.

He will now go through to the National Final which will also be held in Marlborough at the end of August.

It’s been a busy few months for Tahryn as not only has he been studying hard for the competition, but he recently became a father for the first time, making his win feel even more special.

New Zealand Winegrowers Communities Manager Nicky Grandorge says Tahryn previously competed in the National Final in 2020 when he represented Auckland while living there. Having moved to Marlborough a couple of years ago, he is delighted to now represent the region he now calls home.

Nicky says congratulations also go to Jess Marston from Giesen Wines who came second and to Daniel Clearwater from Constellation Brands who came third.

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Nicky says it was a very frosty but sunny start to the day and the contestants threw themselves into the viticultural challenges such as trellising, pruning, machinery, budgeting, nutrition and pest & disease.

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Tahryn Mason from Villa Maria who became the 2022 Marlborough Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year recently. He will now go through to the National Final which will be held in Marlborough at the end of August.

Situations Vacant

MUSSEL OPENERS - BLENHEIM VARIOUS DAYTIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE Have you had experience working with mussels or would you like to learn? Are you looking for regular work?

If you are keen to learn, we will provide the opportunity and training.

• Make good $$$ on contract mussel opening. Highly competitive NZ top piece rates for experienced openers and great training for beginners to get the skill base required to make piece rates too!

• You must have a good work ethic with a focus on time and attendance • You should enjoy working in a processing environment where food safety and teamwork is very important.

• Come and work with other happy people from diverse cultures!

We will provide support, progression, and training and highly value an individual with the right attitude.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

All applications and discussions will be treated in strictest confidence. Only applicants with the right to work in NZ will be considered.

Option also to apply in person: Talley’s Limited - Blenheim: 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

To apply for this position, please email a brief CV along with a covering letter to Matt Straker at matt@ayson.co.nz

Wairau Hospital We are looking for a dedicated person who is available to work flexible casual hours across a range of evening shifts between the hours of 4PM and 11:30PM. Closing date: Open until filled.

Ref: W22-151.

Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz

LAND SURVEYOR

Ayson Survey + is a long established Marlborough based consultancy providing professional services to a wide range of clients.

Housekeeper (casual evening shifts)

We have Full-Time/Part-Time roles available The role: • Provide outstanding customer service and build lasting relationships with our customers to ensure a great shopping experience • Stocking shelves and help with trade orders • Dealing with Cash/EFTPOS transactions What are we looking for • Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and willingness to learn • Someone who has the ability to build strong relationships with customers • A team player who is flexible and reliable • Current Duty Manager License or willing to get one.

• Physically fit and willing to roll your sleeves up to help with heavy lifting, re-stocking the shelves, • A desire to build a career in retail and sales You must be physically fit as you will be required to lift, move, and stock shelves.

If this sounds like you and you are +18 years of age, email your CV to liquormart@xtra.co.nz or come to the store for a chat about the position.

Apply online on our career page: www.talleys.co.nz/job-openings

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FOR SALE: Knitting machine, hardly used, still in box. Antique Singer sewing machine, 3 drawer, pedal operated. Large drop saw in good condition. Make offers ph 03-572-8538 Homedics foot and calf massager with heat as new $150. Heated vibration massager for chair or flat surface new $50. Portable gas stove one burner with fuel new $40. Ryobi 1800 watt pressure washer as new $100. Coleman battery lantern packaway family size new $80. Zyliss salad spinner large new $40. Kinox s/s pot w lid 2 handles lg, good condition $25. Phone 5794333.

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: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm.

Saturday 9.30am - 4pm. Sunday 10am 2pm. Public Holidays 10am - 2pm. Closed Christmas Day. ph 578 2271 Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

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

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

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

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 2.30pm - 8pm, 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

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Death notices

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

LOVELOCK, William Henry (Bill): On Friday, July 1 2022, passed away peacefully at Bob Owens Retirement Village, Tauranga, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Penny. Loved father of Robert and Susie. Loved grandad of Melissa, Hayley, Josh and Alex. Loved uncle of Graham and Andy (UK) and loved father-in-law of Debbie and Mike. A family service was held on Wednesday, July 6, in Tauranga. Messages to robert.j.lovelock@gmail.com or to Bill’s tribute page at simplycremations.co.nz/funeral-tributes

Clothing Alterations:

by Lynette Atkinson-Parker

Community notices

For your sewing requirements

Heart Help Support Group

Phone 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010

A community group dedicated to the well-being of those who live with a heart condition and experienced a heart attack also offering support to whanau. Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month 10.00am at Quench Chateau Marlborough 95 High Street.

Phone Jenny Goss 021 162 9102.

KING, Ashley: On Monday July 11, 2022.

Aged 83 years. Loved husband of Valarie, and father of Grant, Heather and Newton. Loved Grandad of Danielle and Brayden. Loved son of the late Bill and Jean King (Reefton), loved brother of Lois and the late Peter Sherlock. Friend to many. Messages may be sent to The King Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-1369-0365207-00 Ref. KING. For service details, please make contact with Ashley’s family, or Sowman’s Funeral Directors. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed via www.oneroomstreaming.com/ login; Event ID: sowmans; Password: YZ3U38

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In Memoriam

HOOK: Leonard Harvey. In loving memory of our Dad,always on our minds,forever in our hearts. Jeanette,Louise,Geoffrey & Linda.

Doris Addis. 10 years 18/07/2022. Always remembered, never forgotten, loved always, George

Large garage sale. Entire house lot. Gaylee Place Redwood Town - signs out 8-4 pm Saturday 16th.

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of Sauvignon Blanc from 2023 onwards.

Competitive prices and payment terms.

Garage sale top of Howick Road Saturday 16th July from 9am. Moving house so lots of great stuff!

Give Matt or Fraser a confidential call:

Book your space now in our next (by 3pm Tuesday)

Blenheim Bowling Club

Garage Sale Column!

10.00am Sunday 17th July 2022

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What is a contract worth these days?

You have to wonder what sporting contracts are worth these days.

The worst kept secret in the NRL was finally revealed this week when the Warriors best attacking player Reece Walsh, was dealt back to the Brisbane Broncos from next season “on compassionate grounds” despite being contracted to the Warriors until the end of 2023.

This follows on from Matt Lodge and Euan Aitken who both said they didn’t want to relocate to New Zealand fulltime, despite signing

for a rugby league team with New Zealand in its name.

It is worth remembering Walsh, 19, came to the Warriors after the Broncos deemed he was not ready to play in the NRL. The Warriors gave him his shot and to his credit, he has taken it but speculation is Walsh wants to return to Brisbane to be closer to his family and young daughter.

So the Warriors lose out again.

Former Warriors coach, Tony Kemp has stated the Warriors need to find players who want to be in

Auckland and while his tenure as coach lacked meaningful success, he is correct on that assessment.

The Warriors have been let down

by Walsh, Lodge and Aitken but in reality they shouldn’t have been signed in the first place if they had no interest in living in New Zealand mid-to-long term.

There has been plenty of Australian players who have been important in Warriors history - the likes of Steve Price, Kevin Campion and Ivan Cleary come racing to mind, but the Warriors have to find these

players with such a mindset.

Further afield, former Kiwi NBA star turned Brooklyn Nets general manager, Sean Marks is having to get rid of generational talent Kevin Durant after Durant demanded a trade to another team despite having four years on his Brooklyn deal.

Durant’s impending departure will force Marks, if he survives this professionally, to rebuild the Nets roster but in reality, he could make Durant see out his contract but an unhappy player will likely

poison the franchise.

So, these contracts aren’t worth anything, the length of them means nothing and the moment a player becomes unhappy or is homesick, the teams are forced to bend over backwards to accommodate a suitable outcome for the player.

The biggest losers in all of this are the fans, who cheer for the jersey every year regardless of who plays in it.

Player power is going too far and it’s ruining teams along the way.

MGC qualifies for National School Champs The Junior MGC team had a strong finish at the Central Zones tournament in Wellington at the weekend coming 5th in their grade and qualifying for the National School Championship tournament.

It was a huge success for the team as it has been 15 years since MGC has had a team qualify.

Charlotte Hutchison won the title of Most Valuable Player and Coach Shaun Musgrove received the Coaches Fairplay Award. As a club we are so proud of the all players and coach Shaun. We are right behind them all the way as they continue to compete against the other qualifying schools in New Zealand. They have grown immensely as a team and this shows in their strong

finishing result. The team will be training hard in the lead up to the Nationals tournament which will be held in Wellington at the start of September. Also a big shout out to management and all the sponsors who helped the team logistically, Redwood Trust, Blue Door, Wilkes Resource Management and Riverside Refurbishers.

If you are keen to give Underwater Hockey a go pop down to a session at the Stadium on Tuesdays 6.157.45 and Thursdays 6-7 and 6.15-7.45pm.

Blenheim club is also holding a Business House 4x4 competition starting 26th July for 4 weeks with prizes!

Email marlboroughuwh@ gmail.com if you are interested.

Front: Molly Wilkes, Lilly McMillan, Georgette Herkt, Ana Bailey. Middle: Charlotte Hutchison (VC), Ruby Price, Kate Wilkes (C), Michaela Grant-Dredge, Jasmine King-Turner, Milly Lane, Riley Friend, Nicola Poswillo (Manager). Back: Shaun Musgrove (Coach). Photo supplied.

Golf Results Rarangi Golf Club Wednesday 6 July 2022 – Men’s Midweek – Stableford Ian Hale 41; Allan Shutkowski 40; Peter Parish 39; Alan Milne 37; Peter Browning 37; Terry Grant 36; Clarry Neame 36; Terry Lane 36; Phil d’Auvergne 35; Owen Gibb 35; Arthur Ross 35; Mike Walker 34; Ezra Kahaki 34. Congratulations goes to Wendy Moffat for her hole in one on No 16 green.

Thursday 7 July 2022 – Ladies – Stableford – Pink Tees Susan Godsiff 42; Dale McCrindle 38; Pat Olliver 37; Suzanne Lang 36;

Marilyn Smith 35.

Saturday 9 July 2022 –Men – Combined Stableford; Ladies – Stableford Men – Ian Hale/Jack Wicks 70; Roger Mitchell/Paul Sainsbury 70; Dennis Wye/Mike Walker 69; Lindsay McAlpine/Alan Rutledge 68; Ezra Kahaki/Peter Browning 67; William Harrison/Brian Gill 65.

Ladies – Rete Kydd 41; Pat Olliver 37.

Sunday 10 July 2022- Men- Single Par Peter Browning +1; Terry Lane 0; Tony Nichol -1; Phil Hill -2; Maxwell Short -3; Tim Abrahams -3.

Whitehead Park Bowling Results Wednesday 6th July – Mixed Triples- 1st Bill Miller, Geoff Sandford, Ian McEldowney; 2nd Dot Arneson, Dawn Nichol, Bob Hunter; 3rd Trish Downs, Jessica

Looms, Joe Flood.

Saturday July 9th – Mixed Pairs – 1st Kelvin Chapman, Brian Newell; 2nd Graeme Hirst, Helen McIsaac; 3rd Nick Murrell , Matt Collins.

Picton Golf Club Saturday 2nd July – Monthly Mug –Jeff Pascoe 66; Grant Aikman 72;Rowdy Robertson 73; Mike Ashworth , Ian Molloy, Andrew Sunley,75.

Tuesday 5th July - LGU – Helen McIsaac 76; Eleanor Gillies 77; Anita McCaffrey, Judy Jones,79; Liz Taylor 81.

Marlborough Golf Club 5 July, Mixed 9 hole Par:Leana Gargiulo +2, Suzanne Clifford +1, Margret Hall +1.

6 July, women’s LGU Div.1:Lucy Jefferis 80, Karen Morris 81. Div.2:Denise Pickering 79.

Div.3:Debra Nicholls 86. Div.4:Leigh Andrews 77, Heather Stenhouse 79.

7 July, men’s stableford Div.1:Ramon Coleman 39, Kevin Price 35, Gary Duke 34, Bede O’Malley 33, John Muir 33. Div.2:Brian

Brohm 39, Dave Wiley 37, Brian Chippendale 35, Jock Glennie 35, Richard Anderson 35.

9 July, Avril Watson stableford Div.1:Tina Marfell 26. Div.2:Frances Handforth 26.

Div.3:Heather Stenhouse 24. Men’s stableford Div.1:Mark Watson 35, Denis Tocker 33, Stephen Harvey 32, Yuichi Ando 32. Div.2:Dave Watson 34, Paul Bugler 34. Div.3:Dylan Rigby 37, Ian Newport 34, Paul Meehan 32.

Blenheim Gold Club July 4th 9 Hole stableford Ian Clark 19 Glen Hurcomb 18 Don Lamond 17 Alan Martin 17 Steve Griffin 16 Dean Ormsby 16 David Waters 16 Les Boniface 16 Leo McKendry 15 Ross Agnew 15 Vern Ayson 15 David Dyer 15 Ladies Yvonne Hore 19 Dawn Walker 17 Colleen McLeod 17 Maureen Burrow 14 Margaret Hamilton 14 July 6th LGU medal 0-20 Sa-Nga Grupp 72 Sue Duckworth 75 30+ Bernice Arnold 79

July 7th Stableford C V Ritchie Memorial Morgan Bowe 39 Don Lamond 38 Blue Arthur 37 Ezra Kahaki 37 Doug Shaw 36 Murray Ingram 35 Tere Poa 35 Alby Atkinson 35 Graemem Daines 35 Colin Pitkethley 35 Mike Gardiner 34 July Medal Brian Yarrall 71 Warren Ingram 78 Trent Davies 78 Murray Belk 78 NTP Fairweathers 9/18 Blue Arthur Sowmans 3/12 Murray Belk Ladies Medal Sa-Nga Grupp 75

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