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Tanya Pouwhare believes the employers of Recognised Seasonal Workers have an opportunity to bring the Marlborough community along on the journey and the context of being an RSE worker in Blenheim.Tanyais the CEO of New Zealand Ethical Employers. NZEE is a voluntary national organisation for employers to show their commitment to human rights and putting people at the heart of their businesses. Continued on page 2.
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“The employers of RSE workers have opened up over the years and shared how they fit within the fabric of our community.” Her insights come after an investi gation on TVNZ’s Sunday program (aired on Sunday, August 21) around allegations of RSE workers crowded in substandard accommodation in Blenheim.Soarethe accommodation facilities adequate?
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Continued from page community is extremely proud of RSE workers that are here, and understand the benefit they bring to Blenheim. We had a group of RSE workers in the supermarket last week and a random person called out at the checkout, and said ‘thanks so much for coming here to do our vineyard work’ and walked out.
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The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme came into effect in April 2007. The policy allows the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit workers from overseas for seasonal work when there are not enough New Zealand workers. 85% of New Zealand’s export wine is produced in Marlbor ough. Tanya says 95% of the vineyard work is done by NZEE members. Her role is to assist with support and education for NZEE members, to fulfil their obligations as ethical employers to treat their people with care and dignity.
“To become an RSE Accredited Employer, there is a full process including an audit which shows financial stability, sustainability of the business, understanding cultural context, good pastoral care and reliable transport while taking care of the migrant labour they employ. Not all NZEE mem bers are RSE Accredited.
A new temporary visa and reporting tools came into force on July 1, 2021 set out to better protect migrants from exploitation. The changes are part of a wider government initiative to combat all forms of exploitation supported by $50m in funding over four years.
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“Legislation doesn’t create the change. It’s action that creates change. Employers, the people who pick that paper up, and know how to implement that legislation into their daily business practise, that will create sustainable and meaningful change.”
“INZ (Immigration New Zealand) set the RSE schemes standards and the regulation of those standards is currently carried out by the labour inspector. Every part of the scheme is tightly regulated.”
Tanya says the RSE Review is very important to get right. “It just can’t be a few months and sorted. It’s ongoing, as the scheme continues to evolve and mature” says Tanya. “Unfortunately, the voice that is still missing is the workers.”
“The RSE Review is very im portant to get right; it just can’t be a few months and sorted. It’s ongoing, as the scheme continues to evolve and mature” says Tanya. “Unfortunately, the voice that is still missing is the workers.”
rSe - the fabric of Marlborough initiatives is to make it easier for migrant workers to report exploita tion and ensure migrants are able to leave exploitative situations as quickly as possible.
The new measures include:
• A new visa to support migrants to leave exploitative situations quickly and remain lawfully in New Zealand. This visa will be valid for up to six months.
A new dedicated 0800 number and web form to make it easier to re port migrant worker exploitation. The primary focus of these new
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“I will not use this system and advise others not to as they could end up losing out on refunds from their bank. Her advice is this: “At the very least, check with your bank first and get an assurance about recovering any losses in writing.
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Margaret refers to recent stories in other media where airline payment problems went astray, and where both POLi and the airline have denied responsibility.She’sinvestigated and says banks have different positions on this. “Some see it as giving the information freely so the bank is not liable for loss, while others advise you to change your password if given. “One bank I spoke to said that is a legitimate platform and is ok, but would not give me any response in regard to recovering any loss or refunds.
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In signing the recovery transition notice that coincided with the lifting of the emergency, Mayor John Leggett said:
A Meet the Candidates function for the Marlborough District Council elections, to be held on October 8, and hosted by Federated Farmers, will be held on Thursday September 8 at 7pm in Rapaura Hall. There will be another on Wednesday September 14, hosted by the Pavilion Committee, at 6.30 pm in the Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton.OnThursday September 15, at 7pm in the Renwick Anglican Church, Renwick Smart + Connected will also host a preelection
“I chose internet banking and was horrified to be asked for details of my bank, my log on number and my password! This was on the POLi site, which has recently become their only internet payment option for customers.
“I thought it was a scam, as I’ve been told many times never to give this in formation to anyone. Most recently that as in a talk from community constable Russell Smith at my retirement village. “So I went to the local Automobile Association office and they phoned Waka Kotahi, who confirmed it was a legitimate – and the only - payment method on their website.
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“I just can’t understand why they are using this system.”
All local body elections in New Zealand are now done by postal voting and a Marlborough District Council spokesperson said this week that the voting papers for the October 8 election are due to be posted out about September 15.
Followingmeeting.thestorm of August 15, the area’s State of Emergency was lifted at 4.30pm on Friday August 26. It was imposed after major damage to roads and properties in the area. And for some property owners left dealing with severe damage, there is still a long haul ahead.
“But through the AA systems, I was able to pay by EFTPOS instead. Though they had a bit of trouble, as my partially-completed POLi payment had locked my account.”
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Blenheim woman Margaret Anderson issuing a warning about the Waka Kotahi online vehicle registration payment option.
“Today the response finishes and our recoveryMarlboroughbegins.”Emergency Management incident controller, Dean Heiford said this week that though the recovery from what was probably the biggest recovery in the region has begun, challenges remain, particularly in the Marlborough Sounds.
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Margaret says that given Waka Kotahi is a Government department, and the public have been assured that as such they would never ask for this infor mation,Sheasks: “Does it matter that this pay ment is being done through POLi, which is a contracted third party? And does Waka Kotahi have any responsibility if it goes Margaret’swrong?”done some research, and points out that while the POLi payment system is legitimate, it is wholly owned by Australia Post. She asks: “What is its relation ship with Waka Kotahi, and with banks in New Zealand? “If banks consider POLi as a third party, they can legitimately disclaim any responsibility if a transaction goes wrong, as the customer gave the information freely.“Does Waka Kotahi also see it as third party, one they have no responsibility for, despite having it on their website?”
By Glenise Dreaver Blenheim woman Margaret Anderson – a former UK Policewoman, who has worked – and volunteered for - a number of community organisations in this area recently went to register her car online at the Waka Kotahi website.
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Director Aaron Falvey first approached Nelson writer Justin Eade with the idea of writing a script in 2017. Thirty-two drafts later, the film was shot in November 2019. Since then there’s been a plethora of editing and a whole lot of work behind the scenes to get it into cinemas and to the United States. Northspur was shot on a micro budget of $160,000. Aaron says tomorrow night is very special to him for a number of reasons.
“First and foremost, it’s a dream come true, one which has taken five years to come to fruition. I have always dreamed of making a feature, it’s one of the biggest challenges a filmmaker can undertake and we finally succeeded. “Secondly, I’m so proud of the team who believed in the vision that Justin and I presented. So many people donated and volunteered their time to help and without them it would not have beenAaronpossible.”sayshe’s appreciative of the investors who helped fund the film and says it simply would not have been the film it is without them. The event is also a time of reflection for Aaron as his team remembers those they have lost including Marshall Napier, one of Northspur’s lead actors who died after a short battle with brain cancer. Northspur was his last film on the big screen. “Also Pam Doig who let us take over her home in the Waihopai Valley for a couple of weeks. She lost her battle with Motor Neurone Disease last year. She was such a kind and generous human being.”Aaron says the film also pays tribute to his best friend who passed away in 2016.“George Anderson sadly passed away in a plane crash. He and I loved making films together as youngsters so I felt it pertinent to include George in the film. I think what we did to include George was inventive and I hope that those who knew George see it in the film.”
Aaron says the red carpet event is booked out with all four main cinemas being used. The movie will run at Event Cinemas in Kinross Street, until the end of September.
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Aircraftman Kite said that anyone wanting to join the Air Force should be open-minded and prepared to face challenges both physi cally and mentally. “You will be pushed out of your comfort zone but not to your breaking point.
Aircraftman Jessica Kite who graduated Basic Training into the Military Police trade of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
From forensics lab to military police
“I am looking forward to taking advantage of opportunities as they arise, gain expe rience that goes with it and hopefully get a chance to do a bit of travelling, whether it’s on exercise, operations or training with services.”Shesaid one of the highlights of the recruit course was honing new skills at Marlbor ough’s Dip Flat training area, and that while there were challenges, there were always ways to manage them.
Aircraftman Kite said she was looking forward to continuing to learn and develop her skills in her upcoming trade training at Trentham Military Camp.
“It puts all our theory from the classroom into practice. It was an amazing learning experience, and it was a great feeling to use some of the skills and knowledge we had learnt and to understand why we needed to learn“Thisthem.course is all about challenging you and pushing you outside of your comfort zone so you can grow as a person.”
Aircraftman Kite gained a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Forensic Ana lytical Science and a minor in Genetics from Otago University but was not sure where that was going to take her.
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“If you take on all the challenges, give it one hundred percent, support your fellow recruits and have a positive mind-set, you’ll have a great time on the recruit course.”
Hawke’s Bay’s Jess Kite was looking for opportunity and purpose when she joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The 25-year-old has now found exactly that as she begins her Military Police trade training after graduating the 14-week recruit training at RNZAF Base Woodbourne.
“While studying I realised I didn’t want to be just confined to working in a lab environment and doing paperwork all day every day,” she said. “I started looking at other career options that could still incorporate aspects of my degree subject area.
“What the Air Force could offer in terms of the Military Police role was really appealing and the opportunity to grow within the New Zealand Defence Force seems endless,” Aircraftman Kite said. The Military Police’s job is to protect the Defence Force’s people and resources from crime and keep sailors, soldiers and aviators safe in New Zealand and overseas.
To learn more about a career in the Air Force visit www.defencecareers.mil.nz.
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"There aren't many other places where older people can spend some time together in the Renwick area with others, even for just a bit of ribbing," said organiser Lyn Wratt. "As long as people keep coming through the door for the bickies and the odd birthday cake that sometimes appears, we will keep it going."
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“It has been a big couple of weeks for Marlborough in terms of the response to the recent weather event. I want to acknowledge everyone who has been involved,” Mayor Leggett “Thesaid. recovery is going to be a long haul. It will be complex, and it will require input from several key agencies at a local and national level. We know many of our local roads, particularly in the Marlborough Sounds, will be inaccessible or affected for some time to “Restcome.”assured we will do all we can to get our communities connected again as quickly as possible, but it is going to take time. And there will need to be some big decisions made about roading in our region on this journey,” Mayor Leggett said. Recovery Manager, Dean Heiford, says this will likely be the biggest recovery ever faced in the region.
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While life has returned to normal for many in the Marlborough region, for those communities still isolated or for property owners left dealing with the severe damage, there is still a long haul ahead. The State of Emergency declaration lifted at 4.30pm on Friday 26 August to coincide with the transition to recovery stage. In signing the recovery transition notice Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said it was a crucial step as the region begins to recover.
Mayoral Relief Fund Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to assist the region in its recovery effort following the recent weather event. The fund will be primarily available to Marlborough District Council area residents who have suffered personal financial or emotional hardship because of the August 2022 Marlborough rain Peopleevent.wishing to donate to this fund can do so via online banking. Simply add the Marlborough District Council’s account number: 02-0600-0202861-00 and include ‘Mayoral Fund’ as a reference.
TheSun Wednesday August 31, 2022 7 and you will hear from representatives of Port Marlborough, Marlborough District Council, Destination Marlborough and the New Zealand Cruise Association with a facilitated Q&A session. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the return of cruise, we encourage you to attend this public Where:meeting.Picton Yacht Club Hotel Conference room, Waikawa Road, Picton When: 3.00 pm - 4.30 pm, Tuesday 6 September
With local body elections approaching, it’s time to meet the candidates so you can make an informed decision on who to vote for. A number of community groups are holding “meet the candidate” sessions in the lead up to the elections. Greypower held several meetings last week. Upcoming meetings are as follows: • Thursday 8 September 7.00 Rapaurapm Hall Hosted by Federated Farmers • Tuesday 13 September 7.00 Awaterepm Memorial Hall Hosted by Awatere Valley Community Trust • Wednesday 14 September 6.30 pm Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton Hosted by the Pavilion Committee • Thursday 15 September 7.15 Renwickpm Community Hall Hosted by Renwick Smart + VotingConnectedforlocal body elections runs from 16 September until 8 October. For more information council/elections/2022-council-electionwww.marlborough.govt.nz/your-visit:
taxi trips as efficient as possible. Please be mindful there will be some niggles as we introduce these services, so bear with us as our teams do their best to assist our communities,” he said. The water taxi subsidy is separate to the barge service subsidy.
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Each year Picton hosts a public session to provide an update on what the region is doing to prepare for the upcoming cruise ship season. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 6 September at 3.00 pm. It has been over two years since the last cruise arrival in Picton and changes have been made within the industry since the last port visit. This update is ideal for any business or members of the public who would like to understand more about the cruise Preparingsectorfor cruise visits is a team effort
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“Recovery agencies will continue to work to assess, repair and clear local roads to enable access in and out of affected communities. This will take some time as access challenges remain in parts of the region, particularly in the Marlborough Sounds,” Mr Heiford said.
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Recovery Manager, Dean Heiford, talks to Emergency Management Minister, Hon Kieran McAnulty about the region s move into the recovery phase
Marlborough District Council, with funding support, will subsidise water taxi services for residents, workers and visitors to areas in the Marlborough Sounds that were previously accessible by Portroad.Marlborough has also announced that they will assist the community with free car parking and free twohour visitor berthing in the Havelock and Picton Marinas until the end of RecoverySeptember.Manager, Dean Heiford, said he was pleased to be able to extend the subsidy to help the areas affected. There is a possibility the services could be expanded once more of an understanding of the resources available and demands are known. “The subsidy is $25 per passenger per trip for scheduled and pre-booked services. Bookings can be made directly with water taxi service providers and also through the Marlborough i-SITE, which is open 7 days, or by calling 0800 777 181, or by visiting their website:
WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT: Jayden (7), Angeline, Noah (5) and Jeremy Furlong.
August Meeting: Date: Tuesday 6th September 2022, at 7.15pm Venue: Cancer Society Blenheim House, 76A Maxwell Road, Blenheim Guest Speaker: Mr Malcolm, Urology Specialist from Nelson. For more information please contact: Support Group Coordinator Murray Eyles M: 027 608 5667 E: marlborough@prostate.org.nz W: www.prostate.org.nz/support-meetings MARLBOROUGH PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP For more information please contact: Support Group Coordinator Murray Eyles M: 027 608 5667 E: W:marlborough@prostate.org.nzwww.prostate.org.nz/support-meetingsAnestablishedsupportgroupmeeting in Blenheim for men and their families living with a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Spouses, partners and family members welcome. Venue:Time:Meetings: First Tuesday of each month* Cancer7.15pm Society Blenheim House 76A Maxwell Road, Blenheim 0800 477 678 INFORMATION LINE SUPPORT | EDUCATION | RESEARCH | ADVOCACY www.prostate.org.nz *No meeting December and January MARLBOROUGH PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP An established support group meeting in Blenheim for men and their families living with a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Spouses, partners and family members0800welcome.477 678 inForMAtion linE SUPPORT | EDUCATION | RESEARCH | ADVOCACY www.prostate.org.nz When experience counts talk to the expertss Our new range of Low-E Double Glazing is designed to provide year-round comfort and reduce your reliance on heating and cooling. For GLASSourgothesolutionsdouble-glazingsuperiorscanQRcodetostraighttoFREEONLINESELECTOR P: 578 0850 F: 578 0977 47 Grove Rd, www.viridianglass.co.nzBlenheim TheSunWednesday August 31, 20228 Doing it for Angeline and wahine one on one with the Sun
Angeline Furlong recalls when her second child was five months old her husband pushed her to see a counsellor. After he googled PND (postnatal depression) support in Blenheim he found PND Marlborough Trust which is now called Maternal Mental Wellbeing Marlborough (MMWM). MMWM Charitable Trust is a not for profit orgainsation that provides a dedicated focus to reduce the impacts of emotional and mental health prob lems experienced by mothers, fathers, infants and families. They have been active in Marlbor ough since 2005 running antenatal and postnatal therapy support groups helping over 500 women and families since the trust began. Angeline says she went to group therapy for mothers with PND, and had private counselling and went to anger management. It was during this period she found a connection to her diet and her overall holistic well-being. “I focused heavily on nutrition when I discovered a strong link to my mental health. In group therapy I re-learned what motherhood was about, realigned my priorities (mainly by actually adding myself to the priority list) and learned about holistic wellness.”
The 31-year-old says her husband played a huge role in her journey and subsequent recovery.
“He never judged me or criticised me, even though my behaviour really upset him. He treated me like I was unwell and did what he could to help me get well again. He didn’t dismiss the mental illness as if it wasn’t just as serious as a physical illness. Most importantly, he encouraged me. “ Angeline says her husband would often write her a big page of en couraging quotes when she was d iagnosed and bible verses that gave her hope. “I remember one of them was simply “you will get better”. His hope carried me when I lacked hope. He just never gave up on me even when I was at my ugliest - he would respond with total love and kindness. That’s unconditional love and I adore him for that.” Angeline suggests to the blokes and men within Marlborough to take on the responsibility of edu cating themselves on what a mother goes through physically, mentally, spiritually and relationally. “Pregnancy and birth will literal ly rewire a woman’s entire being. You are experiencing change too but it is incredibly intense for a woman. Expect to be patient with her while she navigates these changes and expect that she will be a more evolved version of who she was before pregnancy. Let her know that you support and love the change.”Sheacknowledges so many wom en hold onto what they were like before and assume that their partner wants them to go back to that. “Let her know you support all the changes to come or that have already happened. Then tell her again and again (we women can take some time to believe it).” Studies have shown the nature of the bonding between the mother and infant influences childhood neurodevelopment.Datashowsonein three women will experience some sort or pre or post-natal mood disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxie ty and even psychosis. Suicide is the number one killer of new mothers and pregnant woman in New AngelineZealand.saysit is terrifying as it is preventable with more support and education for families and society as a whole. “This is not a women’s issue. This is a human issue and we all need to beAngelineactive.” says Marlborough women can self-refer if they are seeing support through maternal wellbeing@gmail.com or ask their midwife to refer them to MMWM.
“In anger management I learned to accept that some things in life that I resisted and resented were simply doing things the way they were meant to. Like when babies cry or don’t sleep - well that’s just what babies do. It sounds simple but when applied to things that were triggering anger I was able to choose to accept or change what I could within myself in order to be okay with it.”
Integrative nutrition and health coach, and mother of two boys Angeline Furlong opens up with Chris Valli to talk about her postnatal depression and what it means to ask for help and support.
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“What have I done? I am blown away by itFellowall.” club member Margaret McLeod says Christine has done and seen it all at the club including being president, patron, in the kitchen, she’s done everything.
By Chris Valli 89 year-old Christine Hipkins, is look ing forward to turning 90 this weekend and with good reason. Originally from Wellington, Christine is a founding member of the Rarangi Golf Club which was founded in 1957. Christine, who now resides at the Springlands Lifestyle Village, says her birthday celebrations this weekend will be a chance to catch up with like-minded people and reflect on those pioneers who transferred a virtual wilderness into what it is today, a first class 18-hole golf course by the Christinesea. says it was one Bernie Hip kins who was one such visionary behind the Beach Road golf club. She says in the mid 1950’s when the Fairhall course was closed, Bernie wanted somewhere new and exciting to play his games. In 1957 land was purchased for the current location while in 1959 one Mr George Aston supplied ‘many lengths of pipe’ to extract water - a failed effort as pipes choked with pea gravel. Subse quently, four wells were dug and lined with concrete cylinders and produced a ‘satisfactory’ water supply. Christine says Bernie was told by a golfing enthusiast that the best links were by the sea, look at Scotland, look at England, she says he was often told. The very first Rarangi Golf Club work ing bee was in 1957 with 10 ‘keen’ locals. Along with late husband John she went down one lunchtime as Chrisitne had a like the people more than the game
A high tea to recognise Christine’s contri butions will be at the Rarangi Golf Club @ 1:30 pm on Monday, September 5. For those who wish to attend contact Margaret McLe od on 027 579 2052 or Carla Heppelthwaite on 027 682 9200.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Tori London, Zac Perez and Koyuki Kennedy practicing for the Marlborough Peforming Arts Competition being held at St Andrews Church on October 4.
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“Like all golfers we ran late getting home and I was upset. The poor lady who looked after him didn’t know whether to get him his tea or not…I felt that bad.”
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boy who was two-years old at the time and she had to get someone to look after him.
Husband John died eight years ago or as she says, in his ‘89th year. She truly believes her late husband did more work for the club than her, adding she was often in the background. Christine says she feels somewhat hum bled by all the fuss about being one of the remaining honorary members.
A TIME TO REFLECT AND SMELL THE FLOWERS: Rarangi Golf Club Founding Member Christine Hipkins, 89, says the club is all about the people. "They’ll always tell you their story and how they arrived in Blenheim and or who they are related to. They are just wonderful."
Christine says she wasn’t much of a golfing fan until she had her second child when she started going to the club and began to mix and mingle with a wide variety of people who she says had very interesting stories and“It’sbackgrounds.thepeople. They’ll always tell you their story and how they arrived in Blenheim and or who they are related to. I went to Picton to get a handicap because everybody I played with said to me, ‘what’s your handicap?’ When I started as a lady golfer I didn’t have one. In those days, she says, it was harder to get a handicap as you had to get five cards in and play under 36.
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The 2022 New Zealand Cider Festival is back for its 7th consecutive year in New Zealand’s Ci der capital, Nelson. Held on 12th November at Founders Heritage Park it will coincide again with the Annual NZ Cider Awards on 11th November. The festival is an annual celebration showcasing the diversity of Cider with over 100 different Ci ders from NZ’s premium Cider Producers. Alongside sampling Cider, with local beer, wine & non-alcoholic options too, event goers can en joy all day live music and entertainment, learn about how Cider is made, the history of Cider, how to create Cider cocktails, and so much more. Taste the 2022 NZ Cider Awards winning Ciders and see who is crowned ‘Amateur Cider Maker of the Year’. There will also be a dedicated kids zone area and local artisan food trucks. This is an event for the whole family (under 18yrs free with ticketed adult). So gather your Cider loving crew and expect an exciting and memorable Cider experience in the Nelson sun at Founders Park on Saturday 12th November! Tickets from just $40 online now www.nzcider festival.com
There is a bit of a buzz around Blenheim about a fabulous furniture and homewares store over the hill in Richmond. Moxini home which opened in 2016 has become the place to go when you want something special for your home. From a huge range of cushions and throws, to wall art, mirrors, lighting, outdoor chairs, pots and so much more. Rachel has a great eye for colour and design and can help you achieve the look you are after. This store really is amazing, and receives high praise from customers throughout the country. So, whether you need a tweak, or transforma tion, call in and see what all the talk is about. We would love to see you. You will find them in Salisbury Road, opposite Raeward fresh supermarket. Plenty of parking and a café right next door.
Spring is such a welcome relief from the winter months – this year more so than ever. Time to turn your thoughts to a holiday. Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park and Motel stretches along 1km of the sunny Nelson Tasman coastline, offering 22 hectares of parkland for holiday makers toAccommodationenjoy. options include contemporary motel units, cosy cabins with shared facilities, and hundreds of powered or nonpowered sites for camp ervans, caravans and tents. The Holiday Park wel comes pets in a designated camping zone from 1 February to 30 November, acknowledging how im portant it is for regular travellers to have their furry family members with them. The beach fronting this zone is also dog-friendly, as is the Park’s on-site café. The Park offers five playground areas, a giant bouncing pillow, mini golf, petanque, pedal-karts, mega swing and a flying fox on site, and is within walking distance of attractions such as Pro-Karts, Natureland and roller skating, and several dining options.
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Blenheim's Marianna Daly has won a copy of the Life Education's cookbook 'Food for Life.' The coffee table book includes over 60 favourite and trusted recipes by some of Marlborough's best food pro ducers, eateries and wineries plus recipes by celebrity chefs Two Raw Sisters and a Kids Can Cook section by Chris Fortune.
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Blenheim’s proudest grandparents Duncan & Diann Cassidy and, Malcolm & Yvonne Nicho las are over the moon the announce the much anticipated and safe arrival of Tania and Brett’s first born; Emily Michelle Nicholas, born 17th August 2022 at Wellington Hospital. A huge thanks to the delivery and nursing team at Ward 4 who treated the new family with so much care and professionalism. “If I am think ing correctly,” said Pooh, “a new baby is prob ably, undoubtedly the grandest gift that could ever be.”
Iconic family fashion brand Postie has opened the doors of its new store to the Blenheim community after a temporary move during the COV ID-19 lock-down in 2021. Located at 7 Scott Street, the new store boasts a significantly larger footprint with a more spacious shopping experience and offers the full range of depart ments for the whole family from baby and kids, through to women and men. Store Manager Mel Marshall says that the team is excited to be welcoming local shoppers “We hope our loyal customers in Blenheim will love the new store as much as we do, and we encourage everyone looking for affordable quality family clothing to pop in and take a look around soon.”
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The Marlborough Tree Care team are all about work, life balance. Owner Matt White says they are qualified arborists who love what they do including providing top notch customer service which is time efficient.
“We have found this to be a key component to not only keep morale high and also minimise impact at clients properties. Especially dur ing winter months and the shorter daylight hours.
“Our next team trip coming up with be a weekend away in Christchuch for the South Island tree climbing competition where we will have six climbers competing.” Warmer months are on the horizon and the team is fully recharged to help you out with any for your tree needs from large scale removals to residential pruning. Call Matt today to discuss your trees on 0275628899 or matt@marlboroughtreecare.co.nzemail
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“We are constantly checking in with one another, being transparent about the work tempo, and no longer glorifying working to the bone - as that serves no-one”. Matt says an annual midwinter shut-down had proved an important reset for the boys. “We shut down half way through the year to allow the team to spend time with Family or take a trip that was booked earlier in the year. This could be Tahr hunting down south or enjoying a city fix in Auckland”. Rain days are put to a vote to see if the team will be heading out to work.
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Marlborough Tree Care (MTC) owner Matt White isn’t a stranger to hard work and neither is his team. But Matt believes the generations are changing now and overall he feels the drive to work is decreasing to pivot towards the quest of finding work life balance. Which has now become a priority to the MTC team. Tree work demands busy sched ules, physically hard work and of ten long hours outside of the usual 9-5, and the ability of Matt’s team to perform is second to none - highlighted in the many requests for their services, and the regularity of repeat customers.
“We plan social events regularly, and will always jump in the water for a dive when working in the sounds”.Theteam all have common in terests in the outdoors including hunting, fishing and diving.
To ensure that morale stays high, and exhaustion is kept at bay, communication is a priority.
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1. Is it realistic and fair for us to expect children to be cell free at school, when all they see in everyday life is mom and dad on phones all day?
How can this council pass a law of not allowing any resident to have a brazier going at night in the winter when in spring the pine pollen being blown through the air affecting people with hayfever. One would sooner keep warm than having to breathe pollen when outside. Re Cell phones
Hand out - yeah right How is it Jacinda can give the mob a million to help them, but they do nothing for the community. Yet poor Nelson residents only get $200,000 to share when so many have been affected?? Split that up and they might get $10 for becoming homeless. Soooooo wrong.
Daffodil day Thank you Panic buying Great to see so many individuals and businesses supporting Daffodil day. Sadly Cancer seems to affect most families in one way or another. The fight to find a cure must continue. Please let it be soon. Thank you to the very kind person who found my wallet and returned it to my letterbox. appreciated.Greatly The Loo Paper Kerfuffle. Shortage or not, when the media says DON’T PANIC BUY everybody does???? 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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Slave labour What a surprise to learn the that slave labour is here in Marlborough now I know why they have no clothes and jandles on cold days and see them looking at the bottom shelf in the supermarket for cheap food. We should be ashamed of this and put a stop to the practice. All this bad weather they never got paid but the rent was required. Fix it you greedy contractors.
Litter Re youth event at Clubs Marlborough Friday Aug 26th. Amazed at the amount of rubbish discarded around the car park. Doesn’t look good for future N Z. Covid scam Early this year, a Judge in the United States ruled that the FDA must release the Phizer vaccine data that they used to issue the Emergency Use Authorization. The first release in March revealed over 1000 adverse effects of the vaccine, which the Mainstream Media has never reported. The Government continues to push these unsafe jabs, even for children who are at virtually zero risk from Covid. Re slips Slips everywhere carrying on past the road down the hill and we carting it away in trucks. It’s time to stop this, the dirt and damage is already there so put the rest of the slip in the same place that will save a lot of time and money.
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Great summer? Are we expecting a great summer to follow this awful winter of wet? They used to say we follow England’s summer so if that’s true we should be in for a hot one. Fingers crossed. Got an important issue to share with Marlborough? Text your thoughts to 027 242 5266
A big shout out to Talleys for their contribution of $50,000 to the Marlborough Mayoral fund. I understand Talleys have contributed the same amount to the Nelson Mayoral fund. Great support for local communities in tough times. DOESN’T BY CHANCE, IT NOW:
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Disgrace Hey landlords how about toughening up on your tenants and getting them to tidy up their rentals... Some streets in Blenheim are a disgrace.
All this brainwashing will cease after the next election, the silent majority will win. We have had enough. Shout out
Ask yourself this question: how often do you see parents glued to their phones and not paying their toddlers or pre teens any atten tion? Mobile addiction is a trained behaviour, so please take a moment to reflect on our relationship with mobile phones as adults and as a society before pointing fingers at teenagers and schools.
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TheSuntxt talk with Rogue ‘Rogue’, how dare they! This MP, is a legally elected representative of his electorate. The fact he endures behavioural traits from those with only party affiliations is:- suppression of facts, intimidation, bullying, et al; class ‘101’, plus the state owned media naming him ‘rogue’ shows the lack of integrity and respect employed by the politbureau comradeship, aka, part time political profiteers! English TV “talking heads”, they call themselves. Led by the house head communications human, we have “Merch” for merchandise, “Com’s” for Commonweath Games, “Bin” for been, “Cops” for police, “Ambo” for ambulance, “Horkie” for hoki, “Um” for oops caught out; saving the best for last-TV3 reader said Scott “Mc-Laugh-Lin”, fell off my sofa. So the party buys Kiwi Bank, is it to be rebranded “Iwi” Bank. Learn english diction please! Poor visibility Driving in and out of the carpark to chemist warehouse and kmart, visibility is not good with the planting. There are a lot of smaller ground cover plants would be more suitable.
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Patience Foster calling for patience after ABs loss to Pumas. Think we may be losing our patience. We can’t always win but stupidity is another thing altogether.
Thanks to Hammer Hardware Picton for great knife-sharpening service, supplied at a reasonable price. Also sharpens tools, scissors etc and fixes sewing machines. Great to be able to support local business.
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Re ecoworld visit I observed the same tack by current owner with visitors to town. Basically sign this petition or no entry. As a local it was embarrassing overhearing it.
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Prices: Decided that even cleaning items are FAR cheaper at warehouse than supermarkets. If the supermarket wants to keep customers, the need to bring prices down is needed. There’s a marked difference, kitchen & bath room cleaning items. Oh dear What’s POOR old Blenheim come to? Crossing lights in CBD not flashing, great big TV screen has not been working for WEEKS? Has MDC not paid it’s electrical bill? Oh dear, and we’ve just had a RATES increase! Heavens above! Local provider I can sympathise with Dianne as I also lost my internet in Grovetown with the bad weather. I was frustrated as I work from home. A neighbour suggested I ring a local provider, Accelerate Wireless. One of their guys came out the next day and got me connected. Now it’s faster than ever before. And I no longer have to deal with an overseas call centre.
Well I hope this means the government intends to build all weather high ways in Mal borough as you can’t even get to the airport without going through flood water and West Coast Rd at Renwick is a joke.
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I agree with Joy Moseley about the wheelie bins for rubbish green waste and recycling. They used it in Taranki and it was great. No litter and rubbish on the streets. No animals ripping the bags. Please give it a try.
The reason for this is because when a seed germinates it will send down a tap root and if in open ground in a friable soil that root can be very long. If on the other hand we germinate in a container or seedling tray that root will be limited in the depth of the tray and growing medium.
Firstly it is always best to plant any seed in the spot where it will grow and mature.
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I place a sheet of polystyrene block on a bench to direct the heat upwards then sit the seed trays on the heat pad. If you go to wholesale fish outlets or fish departments of supermarkets you will likely find used polystyrene trays free or for a few dollars. You can sit your heat pad in the tray and being white it will provide lots of good reflected light. If the pad you buy is a higher tempera ture than you require then cover the pad with sand and keep the sand moist. Sit your seedling trays on the sand. Fill your seedling tray or cell packs to about two thirds full with purchased compost as above. Carefully sprinkle a few seeds over the compost keeping them apart so they each have their own space. Spray seeds with MBL and Mycorrcin mixed together in a trigger sprayer with non chlorinated water. Once the compost and seeds are wet then cover seeds with more compost and wet down with your spray. Spray the tray at least twice a day to keep the compost moist using the same trigger mix. Once a few seeds have germinated and before they start stretching for light get them out into natural light from overhead such as on a bench in a glasshouse. If you do not have a suitable place then place your polystyrene box outside with a sheet of glass over it. The seedlings will need spraying still but off the heat pad a lot less. Make sure the seedlings are in good light but not strong sun light to burn them. If you are worried about them at night you can bring the polystyrene box inside or onto a porch. When the seedlings are big enough to handle prick them out and pot them into small pots once again using the compost, or plant out in your garden. If you spray the seedlings a couple of days before planting out then you do not need to harden them off.
Once the seeds are spaced out along the row then spray them with Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) at 20 mls per litre. This really speeds up germination. Then cover the seeds with more compost and water down using a fine rose watering can with MBL added.
For those that have problems with either cats, birds or late frosts then make some hoops out of No8 wire and place them along the row with a clearance of about 200mm in the middle of the row. Place crop cover over the hoops and on one side cover with soil and on the other side with lengths of old timber or similar. That allows you to easily take off to tend to the plants if needed. The heat from the grass clippings will warm the soil which greatly helps germination. Once well developed then you can remove the hoops and cover and store for future use. Now let’s look at doing similar but in seedling trays or by using cell packs or punnets. To fill I use only purchased compost of high quality such as from Daltons or Oderings.Ihavefound that seed raising mixes are a gimmick and most of the ones I have looked at are too expensive and do not work as well as a good quality compost for most seed germination projects.
Think about this; outside in Nature we find all sorts of soil types even straight gravel or sand where seeds do not appear to have much trouble germinating, without any special mixes from mankind. One important aspect to consider when germinating in seedling trays is to have heat from a heat pad. Some garden shops, pet supplies and brew shops have heat pads which can be used for germination.
There are two basic places to germinate seeds, one is where they will ultimately grow and mature the other is in suitable containers to germinate and then to transplant out into open ground or larger containers later on.
The worst example of this is root crops such as carrots and parsnips which should only be direct sown as in any other form they will not produce a normal root. An exception to this is a carrot that is round in shape and does not produce a long edible root. Beetroot and onions are seedlings that will transplant but are better to direct sow. Spring onion is an exception. Silverbeet, corn, beans and peas should all be direct sown and you will get far better crops if you do so. Larger seeds are easy to handle and can be placed where you want them to grow without having to thin out later on. If you want to direct sow seeds early in open ground try this method. Make a trench about 100mm deep and the same wide, mow your lawn and collect the clippings which you then pack fresh into the bottom of your trench. Pack firmly to about 80mm then sprin kle a little compost over the clippings to cover.Next sprinkle Wallys Calcium and Health or garden lime and Wallys Un locking Your Soil along the trench along with foods such as chook manure, sheep manure pellets, blood & bone, Bio Boost and Neem Tree Powder. Once again cover lightly with weed free compost.Nextsow your seeds such as peas, beans, sweet corn etc.
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It is not practical to grow every thing at the maturity site, especially when we are getting an early start or growing out ofThereseason.are some seed types which should only be grown in their maturity site and only planted when conditions are favorable. I often see seedlings for sale in punnets of plants which should never be offered this way because novice gardeners may purchase and have poor results.
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The Te Hoiere Pelorus River catchment is a special place.
This is a voluntary role for a 3-year term.
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Governance experience is desirable; however, training will be provided. As a Community Trustee you will part of the Governance Group having direct input into the strategy of the project going forward. This role requires someone with:
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You will be able to demonstrate safe and competent boat handling skills. You will be physically fit and ready to work in isolated and remote environments when required. Your skills and experience will be matched by your ability to remain level-headed during emergencies. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and will be effective in addressing matters of maritime safety on a boat, at the boat ramp, or on the wharf. You will also foster the energy and enthusiasm of a small but highly capable team.
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About us Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With one fifth of the New Zealand coastline in the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure.
Ideally, all our Harbour Patrol Crewmembers will hold a Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) certificate (but this is not essential). This qualification is however a minimum requirement for all our Harbour Patrol Skippers.
Most importantly you to have a willingness to develop/maintain a high standard of seamanship, an interest in NZ maritime rules and regulations, and an awareness of Marlborough Navigation Bylaws.
• Assist with the promotion of safe boating behaviour in the Marlborough Sounds.
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The Nautical and Coastal Team includes the functions of the Harbourmaster and Coastal Science and acts as the Councils primary body for the monitoring and management of the region’s maritime areas. This includes looking after the supporting maritime safety needs, infrastructure, and compliance needs for these areas.
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• A fantastic learning environment and support for continuing education.
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Some of the Harbour Patrol Crew’s responsibilities include:
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• A competitive remuneration and benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation, and relocation support where applicable).
• An ability to see the bigger picture and make balanced decisions on behalf of all stakeholders. An ability to deliver financial stewardship to the project.
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This role requires someone with: Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills Strong community connections, and a background with community services (will be preferred). Excellent communications skills and competent digital literacy. Proven track record of managing/contributing to successful projects in the Public or NGO sector. have a passion for people, a desire to make the relocation experience for newcomers to the Marlborough region more enjoyable and believe that you have the aptitude to drive a community-based projects, then this may be the role for you. workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged fantastic learning environment and support for professional development competitive remuneration and benefits package (including life and income protection insurance,
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Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, highvalue enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.
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The Nautical and Coastal Team are looking for people with a passion for promoting boating and water safety to join our team as Harbour Patrol Crewmembers (Casual). The purpose of this role is to enhance and maintain maritime safety in the Marlborough region. This is achieved through engaging with harbour users (on and off the water) and disseminating safe boating education, best practices, and advice regarding compliance.
For further information you are welcome to contact Jake Oliver (Picton Harbourmaster) on jake.oliver@marlborough.govt.nz. www.marlborough.govt.nz
As a result, the Te Hoiere Pelorus Project is an exemplar freshwater improvement initiative project which has been chosen by the Kotahitanga mo te Taiao, an alliance of Councils, Iwi, and the Department of Conservation (DOC) who share the Kaupapa of working together on landscape-scale conservation. Marlborough District Council, DOC, Ngati Kuia and the wider community are coming together in an ambitious approach to look after the whole catchment from the mountains to the sea (ki uta ki tai).
• Encourage compliance of harbour users with the local navigation bylaws.
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health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation, and relocation support where applicable). If you’re ready to progress your career with Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Wairau - tono mai | apply now! Make your application online via the careers Applicationswherewww.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies,pageyouwillfindfullinformationonthevacancyandhowtoapply.close 5.00 pm on 11 September 2022. For further information you are welcome to contact Jodie Griffiths (Community Partnerships Advisor) on jodie.griffiths@marlborough.govt.nz If you enjoy the outdoors, are energetic and physically fit - this could be the job for you! Under the supervision of our head gardener your roles would include: • maintaining the high standard of our extensive gardens and lawns • some maintenance and cleaning of building exteriors • general home maintenance skills would be an advantage Please call at reception or ross@ashwoodpark.co.nzemailforanapplicationform. Applications close 09/09/2022 ASSISTANT GARDENER Full time - permanent position Monday to Friday We are looking for a part time laundry person to join our team, working 2 days per week (Nightshift). Please call Naomi, Village Manager on 0211366504 or email naomi@slv.net.nz. Part time Laundry person required Applications close Wednesday 7th September 2022 week fact of the Visit us online at blenheimsun.co.nz If you search for “askew” in Google, the content will tilt slightly to the right.
The Governance Group now seek expressions of interest from residents of Te Hoiere (Rai Valley, Canvastown, Havelock, Pelorus Sound, Kaituna and Linkwater) for two Community Ideally,Trustees.the trustees will have an interest in either farming, forestry, or the environment.
Ko wai mātou | About us Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Wairau (Marlborough District Council) is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment. Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With one fifth of the New Zealand coastline in the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure. Ko ngā kōrero mā tēnei tūrangi | About the role We would like to improve on how newcomers to Marlborough are welcomed into the region. Council has an exciting new part-time (20 hours per week) fixed term (3 years) role that will prepare a comprehensive Welcome Plan for newcomers to the region. This plan will be aligned with the unique characteristics of Marlborough that makes it such an amazing place to live. Making use of a community-based approach, and working with MBIE and INZ, this role will develop, implement, promote, and coordinate a Welcoming Communities Programme in the wider Marlborough community.
• A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing.
Applications close at 5.00 pm on 30 September 2022. If you require further information, please contact Alan Johnson (Environmental Science & Monitoring Manager) on alan.johnson@marlborough.govt.nz.
• Assist in gathering information on incidents and accidents on the water and act as a first responder in maritime emergencies. We are also looking for a Harbour Patrol Skipper (Casual) to join our team. This role will be responsible for the safety of the crew and the safe navigation of the boat whilst on the water.
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• Knowledge of working with Government Departments. Excellent interpersonal skills and must be a team player. An appreciation of Matauranga Maori values, including Te Reo me ona Tikanga Maori of Ngati Kuia and Rangitane o Wairau is desirable.
• Time to commit to at least one Governance meeting per month, plus associated tasks.
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SMITH, (Rev) Clive (late of Picton): Died peacefully one year ago on August 26, 2021, aged 82 years, in Marlborough Hospice fol lowing a short illness. Loved husband of Rhona (Pip), treasured and loved father of Jo, and Keith. Always in our thoughts and hearts; missed daily. Due to Covid restric tions at the time, a service was not possible. We wish to thank all who made contact, and are very grateful for the kind words, messag es, and cards we received.
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Up until the Super Rugby final, the 29-year-old midfielder had a solid but unspectacular debut season.Hedid not manage a statement performance but did not do much wrong at the same time. The large contract almost de manded he be given an All Blacks jersey and he was, of course, se lected.However, that selection was made prior to the Super Rugby final where the Crusaders ruthlessly exposed the Blues in all facets and RTS was subbed-off early in the second half. One has to wonder if all involved, both RTS and the NZR are starting to feel a little sheepish about the situation.RTSwas seen as an integral part of the plans for next year’s World Cup, in a position where the All Blacks lack depth. It’s early days but the RTS code-
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Janine Craven Jordan loves her two daughters unconditionally. She also loves the game of netball. This weekend provides some what of a conundrum as she will come up against her oldest daughter Zoe, 16, who plays for Pelorus Elite and plays goal shoot. Mum, Janine plays for the Pelorus Netball club in the Reviv al Café Team and her position is goalYoungestshoot. daughter Tessa also plays for Pelorus Liquid Action team and plays goal attack or defence.“Itisfun to train with them and Saturdays are our bonding days, all three supporting each other,” JanineJaninesays.has played netball since arriving in New Zealand from South Africa 16 years ago. After a second ankle reconstruction a specialist advised her to stop playing. She says she hasn’t played a full season since 2016. She says after a healthier life style including some weight loss in 2017, she had a new lease of life and then some. However in 2020 she had a health scare and decided it was time to make a change.“Here I am almost two years later, healthier, fitter and very grateful and blessed.”
The Marlborough Netball Cen tre 2022 finals day will be played this Saturday, September 3 at Stadium 2000 from 9:30am.
All in the family: Keen netballers Zoe, Janine and Tessa Jordaan.
Where is Roger Tuivasa Sheck? Just where the former Warriors captain’s rugby career is going must be questioned as he again missed out on the 23-man All Blacks squad which lost in embarrassing but increasingly common fashion to Argentina in Christchurch on Saturday night. RTS, still in his first season of rugby having switched codes to take-up a seven-figure contract with the Blues and New Zealand Rugby.
switch is starting to feel more like Benji Marshall’s attempt than Son ny Bill Williams’ smooth transition to the game. If the former Warriors fullback can’t make the team in a home test against Argentina, then just where and how can he force his way into being a serious contributor in the World Cup? RTS had the skills to be a school boy rugby star so he must surely still have the instincts capable of making an impact at the highest level.NZR certainly are not getting the return on the investment they had hoped for at this stage. Can the Blues unlock the poten tial? Because that is where he will likely get the most game time. Ian Foster and co cannot use test match rugby to get a 29-year-old up-to-speed.JusthowRTS can announce him self in a big way remains to be seen. 2019
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Janine sees an ideal outcome would be her team winning see ing that they have the experience in their team, but insists it will be a good game either way. “Zoe has had an amazing year with her team and I wish them well. The one positive is that it will be a Pelorus team that will win the Grade 2 final either way. I know it will be a busy day - playing, then umpiring and coaching the premiership final.”
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So what does it mean to be playing her daughter in this weekend’s final? “Having children came later in life for me. So to be able to still play netball and do it with my girls is a dream I never thought could happen but here we are playing a sport all three of us love. “Both Zoë’s team and my team are in the same grade and it so happens that our teams are com peting in finals this weekend.”
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