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Maisie wins

By Celeste Alexander

After two years of cancellations due to Covid restrictions the Beavertown Lions Bride of the Year Show returned last Saturday evening and with it, ten beautiful brides.

In a spectacle of intricate lace, layered tulle and sparkling diamantes the brides walked the aisle in front of an enthusiastic audience and judging panel.

With six prizes on offer it was Maisie Blackwood-Peter who won first place and the title of Bride of the Year for 2022.

It was a case of third time lucky for bride Maisie Blackwood-Peter who married her husband Thomas Peter in February of this year after Covid restrictions cancelled their wedding plans twice.

Their wedding was originally set for the first weekend of what became the 2020 Covid lockdown.

In their third attempt to tie the knot Maisie and Thomas exchanged vows on February 5, 2022.

Entering into the Beavertown Lions Bride of the Year Show was the icing on the cake for Maisie who felt “blessed and emotional” to win the top prize.

“It has been an absolutely amazing day,” she says wiping tears from her eyes.

“I was not expecting to win and burst into tears when my name was announced.

“It’s been the best day and I’ve met some amazing people,” she says.

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The Beavertown Lions Bride of the Year 2022 winner, Maisie Blackwood-Peter, pictured with her husband Thomas Peter.

Sarah Hewson (Mrs Photogenic), Tess Ritchie (2nd runner up), Maisie Blackwood-Peter (1st place), Christianna Morgan (1st runner up), Kimberly Mena (Mrs Hair & Makeup) and Brittany Patchett (Lucky Bride).

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A side from the winner, second place went to Christianna Morgan and third was Tess Ritchie.

The Hair and Makeup award went to Kimberly Mena who credited her sister for her wedding look.

Mrs Photogenic, sponsored by the Blenheim Sun, was won by Sarah Hewson who earlier that day had competed in shearing at the Marlborough A&P Show, and later arrived looking radiant for Bride of the Year.

Sarah’s gown was made by her mother Fiona Higgins using a 50 percent blend of merino wool farmed by the family.

The sixth award, Lucky Bride, provided by long time sponsor Bernadette Thomas was won by Brittany Patchett.

This year’s show also included a new category for Bridesmaids to enter, attracting three entries.

Georgia Bryant, Kate Downie-Melrose and Nadia Cooper recreated their bridesmaid looks and were judged on details from the gown to jewellery and hair. It was a tough decision for the judges but it was Kate who was awarded Bridesmaid of the Year.

It wasn’t only the brides who walked the aisle during the show. Grooms and mothers of the brides

were brought to the stage by MCs Rachel Tau’alupe and Brian Dawson for some fun wedding trivia involving garter flinging and ‘walk-offs’.

The fun and laughter was mixed with stories and memories shared by the brides throughout the evening. Wedding mishaps, Covid cancellations, an elopement and a surprise from a groom and his duck-caller added to the entertainment.

The Bride of the Year Show is a charitable event organised by the dedicated Beavertown Lions Club which has raised in excess of $200,000 over the years it has been held.

Show convenor, Carol Taylor, says this year’s show raised money for the Marlborough Women’s Refuge and Idea Services.

“On behalf of the Bride of the Year committee we are absolutely thrilled,” Carol says.

“The brides were stunning! We had a fantastic crowd and venue, a lovely atmosphere, and we are so very thankful for the contributions made to our show which made it such a success.”

RIGHT: Bridesmaids Georgia Bryant, Kate Downie-Melrose, and Nadia Cooper who entered Bridesmaid of the Year.

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MBC Gateway success

By Chris Valli

2022 has been another outstanding year for students on the Gateway programme at Marlborough Boys’ College.

The programme involves Year 12 and 13 students working one full day a week, gaining hands on work experience in their chosen fields, such as engineering, building, forestry, farming, paint and panel, electrics, mechanics, and the wine industry.

This year’s programme has involved 64 work placements, across 59 different local businesses.

The results achieved through the programme have been well received, due to wonderful support of local businesses. Not only did the young men receive practical opportunities, but they also completed theory papers related to the particular industry they did their placement in and attended a two-day Health & Safety course with all papers being NCEA accredited.

40 students have achieved apprenticeships (at the time of writing) with a sizeable number having already signed out of school and started a new stage in their lives, working a forty-hour week while others will commence between now and January.

Farming students will either have a permanent placement on a farm or may attend a tertiary institution such as Lincoln University or Telford Rural Polytech. This year they also had a student gain a place at the very sort after Smedley Station in the Hawkes Bay, where he will complete a farming cadetship programme.

Three years ago, as an addition to the Gateway programme, Marl-

borough Boys’ College introduced its Driver Education programme for students in Years 12 and 13.

This programme involves over 140 students and is funded by a $9000 sponsorship agreement provided by Employment Support Marlborough Trust.

MBC would like to acknowledge the wonderful support provided by Employment Support Marlborough Trust over recent years. The introduction of the Driver Education programme has resulted in most young men coming into the Gateway programme having a minimum of their Learners or Restricted driver’s licence. This goes a long way towards the placement of individual students in the workplace.

The annual Gateway awards for 2022 were given to two students.

The recipient of the ‘Prime Ministers Vocational Excellence Award,’ was Nate Washer who has been on a Gateway placement at Active Refrigeration throughout the year and has earned himself an apprenticeship.

This award comes with $2000 to put towards tools and study costs.

The ‘Gateway Student of The Year Award’ went to Bravo Obetaia who has been on Gateway placement throughout the year at Whitney Street school. It is Bravo’s intention to attend the University of Canterbury in Christchurch and pursue a career in education.

The success of the programme is driven by the support of local businesses.

Without their support, it would not be possible for the students to achieve the results and create working opportunities which in turn provides the students to remain in Marlborough.

MBC Year 12 student Nate Washer, winner of the Prime Ministers Vocational Excellence Award with his Gateway placement employer John Phibbs - Owner of Active Refrigeration. Nate will be joining the Active Refrigeration team and undertaking an apprenticeship with them. Also pictured is Jared Bell, Head of Careers and Transition Faculty and Careers Adviser at MBC. Photos: Chris Valli.

MBC Year 13 student Bravo Obetaia, winner of the Gateway Student of the Year Award with his Gateway placement Employer - Cheryl Wadworth, Principal of Whitney Street Primary School. Bravo will be going to the University of Canterbury to study to be a teacher.

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Roll out of wheelie bins across Marlborough It could be a case of out with the bags and in with the bins if the Marlborough District Council’s proposal to introduce wheelie bins and expand its kerbside collection service is approved.

Changes to rural waste services are also on the cards and could see the removal of the old coin skips to make way for rural transfer stations.

Consultation on waste services opened last Wednesday and Council wants to hear what the people of Marlborough think about these options.

To have your say on the waste services proposal visit the consultation page of council’s website and fill in a submission form: Community Consultation – Waste Services - Marlborough District Council.

The consultation period is open now and closes at 4.00 pm on Wednesday 30 November.

Rail capacity available to support freight movement in Marlborough KiwiRail has been working to make additional capacity available to move cargo on rail to and from Kiwi Rail’s Blenheim Container Terminal to alternate locations such as Lyttelton or Centreport to take pressure off the Blenheim – Nelson route.

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Springlands School Gala

By Chris Valli

A new year, a fresh organising committee and some old favourites are the features of the Springlands School gala for 2022.

FOSS (Friends of Springlands School – a group of teachers and parents) spokesperson Katy Prescott says this year FOSS has a ‘totally fresh’ organising committee of volunteers, ably led by new co-chairs Christelle Sutton and Rob Tucker, who Katy says are doing a fantastic job of pulling everything together.

Katy says the gala fundraising efforts this year are for a new all-season court on the small field.

“With a roll of approximately 380 and growing, the new all-season court will encourage healthy outdoor play, particularly throughout the winter months when the small field is unable to be used.

Active play is a vital part of our children’s health and well-being and has an undeniable positive effect on the children’s classroom learning and general wellbeing and self-esteem.

“The gala will part fundraise for the turf with the Springlands board agreeing to support the difference. This is a significant investment with costs yet to be finalised, but expected to be over $80,000.”

Last held in 2019, Katy says they started to plan an event last year but had to cancel part way through the planning process as the alert levels changed.

“Luckily, we were able to raise a small amount through the generosity of local businesses and a silent auction with careful Covid protocols in place.”

Katy says they have had great support so far and have an enthusiastic team of helpers ready to go.

“We are just finalising the last few names and are excited that this year some of our tamariki will have the chance to help on one of the stalls,

offering a valuable learning experience outside of the classroom, with parental supervision of course” “We are looking forward to adding some new elements such as a climbing wall, and a homemade lemonade stand manned by student helpers, as well as long-time classics such as bouncy castles, pony rides, face painting, bake sale, plant sale and chocolate toss.”

“There will be something for everyone” says fellow FOSS member Christelle Sutton.

“We’ve tried really hard to bring back all the firm favourites for every age. There’s a sandpit dig, lucky dip and guess the lollies in the jar competition in our junior area and a climbing wall, fire truck, police car and bouncy castles on the field. The very popular chocolate wheel is back once more. We have an amazing range of experiences and treats in the silent auction, as well as a well-stocked plant sale and plenty of coffees for the grown-ups.”

Some of the feature auction lots include getaways to the Coromandel, Christchurch or Wellington, a flight in a Tiger Moth or Nanchang, or a ride to school in a police car or fire engine.

Also up for grabs are a kid’s kayak, paddle and life jacket which will be won by one lucky visitor in the mystery key competition. That prize will be drawn at 1.30pm.

Principal Gaylene Beattie says she can’t wait for the event: “I am delighted to have the gala back. It brings a sense of community and is an opportunity for children to share their talents. The entertainment will include performances from our Pasifika group, kapahaka groups, the winners of our talent quest will be performing as well as some jump jam teams.”

The gala is on Saturday, November 26 from 10am – 2pm.

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Christelle Sutton, Rob Tucker and Principal Gaylene Beattie with the excited tamariki.

Springlands tamariki from Room 14 with the plants they’ve been getting ready for the gala plant sale, including natives, strawberries, tomatoes, vegetables and herbs.

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‘The Sounds of Movies’ concert at the ASB Theatre this weekend will celebrate the epic, moving and stirring music from various movie genres.

Featuring themes such as The Sound of Music through to Star Wars and Jurassic Park, the concert will also feature music from The Godfather, and Schindler’s List.

Linda Lloyd is the manager of Upbeat Orchestra and says the exciting thing about the concert is that Upbeat Orchestra will be playing with Marlborough Civic Orchestra in the first half.

“Upbeat Orchestra focuses on youth musicians, including players aged from seven to their late 70’s. It’s a development orchestra to develop less-confident or young musicians into confident musicians. They’re very excited to be playing with MCO in this epic concert.”

Another feature of the concert will be Welsh born conductor Jason Balla who began studying piano at five years of age. Jason was awarded the prestigious organ scholarship to Balliol College, in Oxford.

As a conductor and choral trainer his choral repertoire ranges from masterworks of the renaissance through Handel oratorios and Mozart masses to 20th century English choral pieces.

He has conducted performances of Mozart operas as well as operettas by Gilbert and Sullivan. His orchestral repertoire includes Handel Concerti Grossi, Mozart symphonies and orchestral works by Benjamin Britten.

Jason is currently Music Director of the Nelson Civic Choir and Orchestra as well as rehearsal conductor for the Nelson Symphony Orchestra.

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Linda says the concert will have something for everyone from kids’ movies and family movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean to the beautiful music from The Deer Hunter and beyond.

Linda says they will have about 60 musicians on stage for the first half of the concert.

“We’re thrilled to be able to deliver a family friendly concert with music that everyone will connect to. It’s a show not to be missed with soloists and special appearances, and music that features the stirring strings as well as the bold brass and golden sounds of the woodwind instruments.

“The icing on top will be the striking percussion instruments - put it all together and there’s nothing quite like a full orchestra to stir the emotions.”

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Q: Why do you volunteer for Beavertown Lions and events such as Bride of the Year?

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Barbara Taylor Blenheim I got involved through Carol - it’s lovely to help raise money for the community.

Carol Taylor Blenheim I enjoy the giving back aspect and bringing people together. It’s lovely to donate locally to those in need.

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Blenheim’s CBD streetscape upgrade set to start

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Work on Blenheim’s High and Wynen streets, linking the new Marlborough Library and Art Gallery to the Central Business District, will begin on Monday 14 November.

Council Projects and Contracts Manager Maighan Watson said the streetscape project, which includes landscaping around the new library and art gallery building, will deliver a refreshed look.

It includes renewed footpath surfaces, a new access lane and road crossings, updated street furniture and revitalised garden beds in the High and Wynen Street areas. Council is also renewing stormwater services in Wynen Street.

“There will be more greenery with new gardens and street trees, as well as accessibility improvements,” Ms Watson said. “The blue bollards, bins and streetlights will go and be updated to new modern styles.”

There will be temporary road and footpath closures during the

If you’re keen to learn more about Council’s proposal to introduce wheelie bins, expand the rubbish and recycling kerbside collection area and replace coin skips with remote transfer stations, make sure you head along to one of the community information sessions being held this month.

Held throughout the region, each community has the opportunity to get together to learn more about the proposed changes and ask questions.

“Each township has its own situation so being able to talk about how the proposal relates to them is hugely beneficial,” Solid Waste Manager Dr Alec McNeil said.

Over the next month meetings will be held in Grovetown, Renwick, Havelock, Rai Valley, Seddon and Ward.

“We would like as many people as possible to make a submission on the proposed changes - the more feedback we get the better,” Dr McNeil said.

Council is proposing to introduce a new 140-litre wheelie bin for rubbish collected fortnightly and a 140-litre bin for recycling excluding glass collected fortnightly. The current recycling crate will be used for glass only. Refuse and recycling are proposed to be serviced on alternate weeks.

The proposal also sees the expansion of the kerbside collection area to Grovetown, Havelock, Rarangi, Rai Valley, Renwick, Seddon, Spring Creek, Tuamarina, Wairau Valley and Ward.

The rural coin skips are proposed to be

Wynen Street as it looks now, premakeover upgrade, but it’s hoped they will be one way or redirected, rather than full closures. Affected businesses will be kept informed by the contractor.

The civil and streetscape works will be carried out by Fulton Hogan in conjunction with Robinson Construction, who are lead contractor on the new library and art gallery.

This work is expected to finish in May 2023.

replaced with remote transfer stations with ten 1100-litre wheelie bins for recycling excluding glass, ten 1100-litre wheelie bins for refuse and a skip for colour-sorted glass.

To make a submission or find out more, including whether your property is included in the proposed expanded kerbside collection service, go to the consultation page on Council’s website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ services/refuse/community-consultation-wasteservices

Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney and Solid Waste Manager Dr Alec McNeil, with the proposed wheelie bins.

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Mayor Taylor and representatives from the organisations who received awards at last week’s ceremony

Community awards recognise volunteers A special ceremony was held last Wednesday at the Scenic Hotel in Blenheim to recognise local volunteer groups.

The Marlborough Community Awards are a partnership between Volunteer Marlborough and the Council to recognise volunteer groups making a valuable contribution in the community.

Mayor Nadine Taylor warmly congratulated those receiving the awards.

“You go above and beyond the usual level of contribution in our neighbourhoods and community,” Mayor Taylor said.

“We are truly fortunate to have so many in our region who contribute so much, whether in the arts, culture and heritage, environment, sport and recreation, youth development or in the community social services sector,” she said.

“Each year the judging panel has a difficult job choosing the winners in each of the categories, with so many worthy organisations nominated,” Mayor Taylor said.

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Like minded individuals with a passion for film Blenheim film maker Geoff Anderson sat down with fellow thespian Chris Valli to talk about his latest creative film project and the beauty of using one’s imagination and creativity in the local film industry. real world.”

Control is a human story told in an inhuman way with various points of interest.

Geoff suggests if you’re a fan of the shows like Red Dwarf or Star Trek, you’ll get something out of it.

However, if you’ve ever had trouble fitting in or cast out by society, like the main character and you’ve had to ‘wander the earth’ you’ll be able to relate and or empathise.

Without those themes or messages to the viewer, the film Geoff says, is ‘just scenery’.

“His imagination and creativity is always turning.”

Nelson based actor Anna Stephens is a science fiction addict. She plays the character ‘Delaware’ in Control; a space traffic controller who she describes is a ‘very organised veteran’.

Anna has been acting since she was a teenager and has played theatre roles such as Sandy in Grease while a personal highlight was playing a small part in an independent feature film ‘Bowie’.

“I’ve always tried to be an actor,” she confesses. “You work in this film industry to get a part, then a bigger part. As a performer you are your own worst critic.”

The opportunity to get the lead role in Control allows her to combine her passion for science fiction while aligning with Geoff’s creativity and vision for the project.

“His imagination and creativity is always turning. I absolutely love Geoff’s mind,” she says. “The people involved are the best part of doing something like this. We are all like-minded with a quirky side.”

Geoff says the research component of any creative outlook whether that is TV, theatre or film requires attention

Rachael Meiklejohn and Geoff Anderson at Sawmill Studios recently with their science fiction film, Control.

to detail. For the 47-year-old, that is part and parcel in his current role as a filmmaker.

“If I was going to do a story about workers on an oil rig, I will go into depth researching what the people do, what the people are like, and then write a human story based on what I know or have learnt.”

Geoff’s theatre resume includes directing Marlborough Repertory’s Kings of the Gym in 2017, which took a look at Kiwi culture, political correctness and the then modern school environment.

In 2019, he took on the directing role with Blenheim Musical Theatre’s restaurant show Blackadder followed by Allo Allo for last year’s show.

He was recently involved with the filming in Justin Eade’s, The British Broadcasting Corporal where he played character ‘Cap-

tain Morley’, a Svengali-type figure from World War Two. The film’s concept depicts cockney Bert Withers, a radio voiceover character, played by Jaemes Churchward (War Paint, Wairau Affray), a depressed, alcoholic, defeatist living in a run-down bedsit in the East End of London.

Justin acknowledged the role of Geoff who he says ‘turned in a superb performance.’

Control actor Naomi Strain says Geoff’s directing style is clear and transparent which allows her and fellow actors to be supported in every facet of the film project.

“He is so caring, even when he has to give an order, he’ll check in later to see if you’re okay,” she says.

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ex SAS soldier Peter Methune in Mission 34 (April 2021) at the ASB Theatre’s Anderson Theatre. Methune’s character captured a youth invading his home and gave him a choice - to be dobbed into the police or come work for him renovating his house.

Methune mentored the wayward teen which turned out had things to teach him as well. There is no irony lost for Greg, who says Geoff mentored his own acting development “His empathy and understanding of those he works with gives us confidence and belief in our own abilities and his directional style is delivered with an easy-going clarity, but also with a humble authority that leaves the actor with both a clear understanding of what is being asked of them and a desire to do your absolute best for him.”

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Blenheim’s Sawmill Studios is a wee gem. It’s a spacious film and television facility set on a six-hectare site. In recent years the former site of Timberlink has opened the door for filmmakers to hone their vision and craft through the donation of owner and businessman Rick Osborne.

The ‘Top of the South’ filmmaking industry is on the rise thanks to passionate like-minded creatives such as Justin Eade (War Paint) Aaron Falvey (Rock Bottom). I’d add Blenheim’s own Geoff Anderson to that portfolio.

Geoff is ‘one half of a film creative team’ alongside fellow local Rachael Meiklejohn.

Their film partnership came about after Geoff came back from Wellington where he was an involved in Lord of the Rings with a group called ‘Performance and Stunt’.

“I went to the local filmmakers meeting and got to know her and some of the others. They just happened to be making a science fiction film called ‘Tagged’ (2016) where they needed a first aider. I walked in and did some stunt rigging for them. We’ve known each other since.”

Discussions around a science fiction film were based on a ‘postcard pitch’.

“What kind of genre do we want to work in? Perhaps an engineering cadet finds a space station to work in and it’s a dangerous environment. Three lines and we flesh it out from there. Rachael will say yes (or no), that’s a great idea and we’ll pick one.”

Geoff’s film Control is about an engineering student, trying to find her way in a hazardous environment by earning respect from her fellow work colleagues.

The concept was purely based on imagination but ultimately moulded from personal experience.

“I’m obviously not a spaceman but I have worked in strenuous environments and I have gone into new (work) environments to form new relationships with my co-workers.

Combined with my own love of sci-fi, the concept is really fashioned by the

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Redwoodtown School in the Spotlight

By Chris Valli

Redwoodtown School has been recognised for their work in the community by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

Dignitaries, business leaders, families, and students from across the country met in Auckland on Monday night to celebrate the achievements of students at the Graeme Dingle Foundation’s 22nd Annual Excellence Awards.

The event, hosted by the Graeme Dingle Foundation, is known for celebrating the next generation of successful young Kiwis.

Redwoodtown School’s community project recognised 400 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers who received an All Blacks shirt each from the pupils as a Christmas gift.

Kiwi Can Leaders Fili and Leakin said the pupils chose the workers as unsung community stars, as part of a community project run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation’s Kiwi Can programme.

“While keeping the vineyards and regional economy going during the challenging pandemic, the pupils felt the workers had sacrificed a lot for the good of the region, and they wanted to recognise their hard work with a thank-you gift.”

“The workers were from Vanuatu,

the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Fiji, and the pupils understood many of them were not able to get home to their families since before the borders closed early last year.”

Easter Petaia, 13, said her class from Redwoodtown school wanted to thank the workers for all their hard work in Marlborough.

Jules Lloyd-Jones, Chief Marketing Officer of Mitre 10 says it’s important to recognise young people contributing to their communities, especially those who have faced challenging circumstances brought upon their own communities during the pandemic.

“Community projects run by the Foundation encourage young people to plan a project that gives back, and to give is a simple way to improve wellbeing. Like our Mitre 10 Helping Hands projects, the community projects the students are involved in exemplify manaakitanga (respect, generosity and care) and lift their spirits and those of their communities.

We’re very proud to support this excellent award.”

Marlborough’s Brad Jacob took away the award for Career Navigator Outstanding Achievement of a Participant, celebrating his successes from his time in the Foundation’s Career Navigator programme.

Attendees at the Graeme Dingle Foundation’s Excellence Awards.

Marlborough’s Brad Jacob.

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Lights over Marlborough returns

By Chris Valli

The fireworks display is a major fundraiser for Whitney Street School.

Spectacular fireworks will light up the Blenheim night sky when Lights Over Marlborough returns for the first time in two years this weekend.

The big community fireworks and family fun fair evening, which is the major fundraiser for Whitney Street School, will be held this Saturday at the A and P Showgrounds in Blenheim.

It’s the first time the event has been held since 2020 after it had to be cancelled last year due to Covid.

Whitney Street School Parent Support Group chair Rebecca Kane said it was great to bring the event back for the community and for the school.

“We enjoy putting on a fun event for the community that’s reasonably priced and brings everyone together.”

The fireworks display starts when it gets dark, about 9pm.

However, the gates open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start to the preshow entertainment, including bouncy castles, a climbing wall, a chocolate wheel, a mystery-bottle stall and lots of fun activities.

Rebecca says a range of food carts will be selling hot food, you can buy your meal or bring a picnic. Performers on the stage will add to the vibrant

atmosphere, making this the perfect way to catch up with friends in the wider community, she says.

Whitney Street School principal Cheryl Wadworth says the fireworks are choreographed to music by licensed pyrotechnician Michelle Harris who is in charge of the fireworks at the event.

Michelle spends many hours synchronising the fireworks display to upbeat music ahead of the event. She also takes the time to knock on doors of homes around the A and P Showgrounds before the event to ensure pet owners know it is going ahead and they have the chance to make plans for their pets, Mrs Wadworth says.

“We’re really grateful to Michelle and her team for the work they do preparing for and running the fireworks, they always do an amazing job.”

Lights Over Marlborough has a long history in Blenheim. It first started with a small crowd on the Whitney Street School grounds over 35 years ago.

When the event was last held, in 2020, the weather was perfectly calm and clear and about 5000 people enjoyed the amazing show that lit up the night sky as a fun soundtrack played.

Tickets will be sold at the gate on entry and prices remain unchanged: $8 for adults; $35

for a family pass of up to two adults and three children; children under five are free.

The postponement date in case of bad weather is Sunday November 13.

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Marlborough Golf Club, 100 years at Fairhall The Marlborough Golf Club is celebrating 100 years of golf at Fairhall on 18/19th November. The club has an interesting history following the inaugural meeting held on the 12th March 1900.

In those early years the game was played on lease land in the area which is now bounded

by Rogers Street and Maxwell Road, stretching south alongside the Taylor River to the vicinity of today’s Burleigh Bridge.

The President in those early years was W L Clifford who served until 1906. The golfing season was May to August.

Membership Subscriptions were £1 for men and 15 shillings for ladies, the reduced sub for ladies was probably because they were not allowed into the room where alcohol was sold.

In 1907 the course was moved to Wither Run and moved again in 1910 to the Racecourse at Riverlands where it remained until the racecourse relocated to Waterlea in 1919 after the recess for the war.

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permanent home and steps were taken to find suitable land.

79 acres of land in Paynters Rd was purchased in October 1922 and a golf course developed.

9 holes were playable in the 1923 season which ran from the end of April until August.

Until 1933, to play a full 18 holes 4 holes were played twice.

In 1923 a further 16 acres of land was leased to complete the remaining four holes, and was subsequently purchased in 1931.

The Marlborough Golf Club was Incorporated on the 28th November 1922.

In 1931 an implement shed was erected, and a horse and dray and a mowing machine were added to the club’s working plant. Another horse was purchased in 1936 and a mower adapted.

The horses wore leather boots to protect the turf.

The clubhouse that was relocated from Riverlands in May 1923 was extended and the new clubhouse was officially opened in 1938.

The club went into recess for World War 2 in 1942, reopening in 1946 and has remained open, though many changes have taken place, including digging a water storage pond, irrigation to all greens, extensions to the clubhouse, a new clubhouse and completion of a new watering system.

Marlborough Golf Club is celebrating 100 years at Fairhall.

As late as 1950 the course was grazed out of season with low fences around the greens.

In 1963 a trial period allowing ladies in the 19th was agreed and in 1964 ladies were finally permitted into the 19th.

1976 saw the opening of a new watering scheme which watered greens and tees simultaneously, and a new computerised system came into service in 1999.

Renovations to the course were undertaken in 2000 developing 3 new holes and several new tees. The new course was opened on 14th October.

The same year on the 25th November the club held its Centennial celebration 100 years

of Marlborough Golf Club.

In 2009 a new clubhouse was opened.

The Golf Hub Golf Shop and Professional golfer Jonti Philipson relocated his business from the CBD to Fairhall in 2016 and it is now an integral part of the golf club, with many local golfers sharpening their skills with professional lessons.

The 100 years of golf at Fairhall will be celebrated with a dinner in the clubhouse on Friday 18th November and a Tournament on Saturday 19th. All are welcome.

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Marlborough chair recognised Angel Investors Marlborough founding chairman Richard Coon has been recognised by the national angel investors’ organisation.

Angel Association of New Zealand awarded Richard Coon the Puawaitanga Award at its 2022 summit in Queenstown recently.

The award recognises founders and investor directors who exemplify what can be achieved when committed people draw on their collective skills and experience.

AI Marlborough is a membership-based investment network of wholesale investors and allied business professionals.

AANZ executive chair Suse Reynolds says the Puawaitanga Award was presented to Richard Coon, Chair of Angel Investors Marlborough (AIM) and the passionate chair of Hectre, and Hectre co-founder Matty Blomfield.

Hectre is an orchard management start-up

which also provides data on fruit colour and size and helps to estimate crop yields.

In October last year Hectre raised $3.5m, including from two customers, to fund expansion plans and continues to scale rapidly taking on new staff for product development and sales. This high performing start-up also won Global Agtech Breakthrough awards in 2021 and 2022.

Matty met Richard when he pitched to AIM five years ago. Since then the two have worked closely together to hone and execute Hectre’s strategy for growth and value creation, navigating together the challenges every start up faces.

Suse says Richard is a truly additive angel investor, bringing years of experience having scaled and recently sold his own start-up, Partners Life.

“He genuinely understands what it takes to

scale a start-up and provides vital empathy and insights.”

In presenting the award, Suse says Matty and Richard powerfully exemplify how growing a venture backed company is always a team effort and how investor-founder alignment, mutual support and good governance can turbo charge a start-up.

AIM manager Brian Dawson says the award is a fantastic recognition of Richard Coon’s work.

The latest award comes a month after Angel Investors Marlborough celebrated five years of activity, becoming one of the largest and most successful angel investors groups in the country.

Brian says the group is in a great position.

“There are 146 members made up of 95 memberships. In total, AIM has $20million invested in 54 companies.”

Richard Coon, left, during a panel session at the AANZ summit, with Julian So and Vanessa Otang.

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Marlborough Academy of Dance -Wizard of Oz

By Chris Valli

BACKGROUND The Marlborough Academy of Dance enchanting end of year production, the Wizard of Oz promises to bring various dance formats to the fore.

The 1939 film which starred Judy Garland will combine hip hop, highland and Irish dancing and jazz, contemporary and acro to portray the narrative of Dorothy and Toto on their adventures beyond the rainbow. Guest appearances by the talented StageLab singers and actors are set to captivate and delight all ages.

MAD Director Robyn Simmons says the show will align with the original film combined by showcasing various dance genres to give the story a ‘fresh take’ or perspective.

The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning in two categories: Best Original Song for Over the Rainbow and Best Original Score by Stothart.

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The lead role of Dorothy will be played by the versatile Ruby Cook, 13, who is a contemporary jazz and hip hop dancer. The principal roles of Scarecrow and Tinman will be played by Marlborough Girls’ College Year 13 students Kessia Neal and Lauren Popham while Lucy Harris will play the ‘cowardly Lion’.

Meanwhile, fellow Year 13 students Zoe Francis plays Glinda, ‘the good witch’ and Dahlia Clarke is the ‘wicked witch of the west’.

The role of Toto the dog, the Cairn terrier will be played by Chloe Dougall, a bright and bubbly dancer who does jazz and hip hop dance.

Robyn says the senior students are used as ‘assistant teachers’ throughout the year to impart their knowledge and experience in the younger classes as well as provide positive role models for the junior dancers.

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The MAD team 400 students are involved in the production. Robyn says the dance numbers have ‘exploded in the last few years’ adding that this production is logistically ‘a big job.’

Robin says this is a reflection of the passion and energy her team of amazing teachers bring to their classes. StageLab has also expanded under the direction of the talented singing and acting tutor, Rose Platenkamp.

“We love having StageLab involved and giving them the opportunity. We will be doing four shows and have split the cast into two with an Emerald and Ruby cast.

All the senior dancers are in all four shows and the StageLab students, junior jazzers, and pre-schoolers are in two shows each.”

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ROBYN’S INVOLVEMENT Robyn has been involved with dance productions for over thirty years now.

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Robyn says the Wizard of Oz and previous productions allows the children to experience what it means to be part of a team with values of hard work, co-operation and ultimately to have fun.

“The culture of our whole MAD team is to keep it positive and enjoyable for the kids but also to run a structured, well-disciplined achievement culture within the studio and we work hard on that.”

The MAD team now has seven main teachers including Robyn, Fleur Hebberd, Rose Platenkamp, Sara Bishell, Kelsie Skelton, Jenna Hook, Amy Potts and Dahlia Clark.

“They all have great ideas and we blend it all together. The full year starts in February and we go straight into it with the dance components to the exam syllabus.

The kids love all that but the big highlight for them is ‘what is the show?’ and ‘how can we be involved?’

Robyn says the students bring their own cultural lens to the production through various dance genres which allows them to ‘ignite their passion’ whether that is highland dancing with the structure or discipline or the hip hop students who love the ability to be free and expressive.

“If locals want to be entertained and enjoy seeing kids loving what they do and putting their heart and soul into being the best that they can be, there’s no better reason to see the show.”

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Blue Eyes writer to ‘return home’

By Glenise Dreaver

The pre-Christmas season of “Blue Eyes” from The Blenheim Musical Theatre is going to be an “extra special” landmark for its writer, April Phillips of Wellington.

She’s coming for one of the midrun performances on November 26.

“It’s a great excuse to come back to Blenheim, where I lived during the late eighties, early nineties,” she says. The former legal executive with Peter Radich had also been an announcer with Radio Marlborough and a regular performer

at the Boathouse Theatre as well as a singer at Sue Murphy’s early nineties restaurant.

In the years since, in addition to her work as a playwright, she’s also forged a career as a singer, actor, producer and director of stage and film productions, but “Blue Eyes” has a special place in her heart.

“I first did it for Circa Theatre in Wellington in 2003 with a group of friends.”

It not only won the Stellar Award for the best musical production at that year’s Fringe Festival, It also was the start of many other

initiatives.

“Blue Eyes” itself has been staged in several venues throughout New Zealand, with other groups “waiting in the wings” to do it over the next two years.

But Blenheim director Bridget McNamara and April have worked together “tweaking” the play specially for the Marlborough context and also renegotiating the rights to some of the songs, with copyright ownership having changed over the years.

“And April and I have worked together on some of the content,” says

Bridget, adding that as a community theatre, they’ve got scope to include lots of local talent.

Locals who caught Les Miserables will already have heard the wonderful voice of Jessie Sawers, who played Eponine in that production and she’s the mother.

“Called April. Well, she had to have a name,” says Bridget The daughter, Frances, is talented newcomer Megan Rosene and this being Marlborough, they’ve mustered an 18-piece jazz band that will be playing through the entirety of the production.

April says the play is, “a beautiful story”.

“It’s about a young woman who goes through her mother’s things and finds correspondence that her late mother had with Frank Sinatra.”

What makes the Blenheim production a stand-out for her is that the first half will be a cabaret, with her play running in the second half.

It will be staged at the Cabaret Theatre at 81a Lakings Road from November 17 to December 3, with tickets, available at the ASB theatre, selling at $65 a head. Plus booking fees.

2023 brings new things for the Marlborough Parent & Child Expo!!

This Sunday (13th November) Koffie Mobile will provide wonderous smells throughout the foyer, supplying your hot drink fix as you explore this event.

Live demonstrations from Thermomix, an appearance from Harold the Giraffe, the Fire Station escape maze, spot prizes and face painting.

This event brings together businesses, support services and community providers for the benefit and enjoyment of Marlborough families.

This years’ new changes include trialing an Expo booklet bringing together information, discount codes and information relevant to families and provides a resource to refer back to for some time after the event – this will replace

a goodie bag filled with loose paper.

Our exhibitors are prepped with additional resources, information and activities and most importantly the time to engage in meaningful conversations on the day.

A PCE raffle will be run on the day providing a chance to win one of three amazing prizes kindly donated by local businesses.

A huge thank you to Tractor Repairs and Spares Ltd who donated a Children’s ride on Tractor, Z Energy – Marlborough’s Good in the Hood donated a lovely new-born gift basket and Wairau Pharmacy has put together an amazing gift basket filled with goodies!!

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

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Peter Latham at Raukura Gallery

By Chris Valli

Peter Latham’s landscape photography has been described as having an ‘uncanny ability to capture New Zealand in a sensitive, unusual and beautiful way’.

The award winning photographer has a permanent exhibition of his work at Raukura Gallery located at 54 High Street, Picton, independently owned and operated

by Ruth de Reus.

Peter’s passion for his work is evident in all he does, as he travels extensively from his home in Oxford, North Canterbury, seeking out fresh scenes in remote corners of Aotearoa.

Whilst one only sees the end results of his hard work – fabulous prints on paper and canvas, captured at just the right time with exceptional lighting, what the viewer doesn’t see are the rainy days and having to carry all his heavy equipment up into the mountains.

Once home in his studio, Peter carefully edits his images down to a select few, then prints and frames each piece meticulously. He releases them in signed limited editions, offering a vast range of styles and sizes to suit all tastes and budgets.

One of his most challenging assignments to date was for a Russian client,

Award winning visual artist and photographer, Peter Latham with Picton's Raukura Gallery proprietor, Ruth de Reus.

who commissioned him to capture a high resolution scene of Mt Cook and Lake Pukaki. This was for a 28m wide backdrop behind his indoor pool in Russia, which Peter captured from 120 separate photos and stitched them altogether, to retain very fine detail, even at that size!

Peter’s work is held in numerous private collections around the world, which include the family of the Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad. Corporate

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Peter’s first book “Looking for the Light” was published in 2017 to wide acclaim. Whilst this is currently sold out, you can view a display copy at Raukura Gallery and Peter

is currently editing material for his next book, which he aims to have on the shelves in 2024. This will be both bigger and better he says than his first, so watch out for that!

“Peter’s work is very popular and he continually replaces work as it sells with fresh pieces, so it pays to call in regularly to see what’s new.

He plans to spend a lot more time in Marlborough, but already has a wide portfolio of local scenes”, says Ruth.

Meanwhile, Peter is donating

his framed print ‘Magical Marlborough’ to Blenheim Hospice as a fundraiser which Raukura Gallery is sponsoring with Picton’s Sista & Co Boutique store.

The fundraiser called Fashion and Art in The Garden’ is at a vineyard venue in Grovetown on Sunday, December 4. This includes a fashion show and art auction, along with live entertainment, drinks and nibbles. Tickets are currently on sale at Raukura Gallery, Sista & Co and Hospice Blenheim.

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World Diabetes Day November 2022

World Diabetes Day – a journalist’s perspective

By Chris Valli

Monday, November 14 is World Diabetes Day, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.

The breakthrough research took place at the University of Toronto, where Banting and Best successfully isolated insulin from dogs, produced diabetes symptoms in the animals, and then provided insulin injections that produced normal blood glucose levels.

World Diabetes Day was officially created in 1991 by the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes.

For this writer, July 13 1992 is the day which will resonate as my then teenage life changed overnight.

It was my fifth form school certificate year, notwithstanding that the Barcelona Olympic Games was on with Bayfield High School’s (yet to become Olympic champion and world record holder) Danyon Loader garnering a silver medal in the 200 metre butterfly.

I had been feeling lethargic for some months, often coming home after school and lying on the couch with no willingness to do anything remotely involved with activity. I also had developed an increased quench to drink water - a great deal of it, yet it never seemed enough. And I was often going to the toilet - boy, did I frequent it often.

Mum had picked up on ‘the symptoms’ and booked an appointment with the Musselburgh Medical Centre in Dunedin to see the family GP and doctor, one Ian Macbeth.

The consultation from what I can recall was standard and blood tests were subsequently taken. What wasn’t standard was the result of those blood tests.

“Christopher, you have insulin-dependent diabetes,” was the delivery and medical

insight from Dr Macbeth.

It was language that was unfamiliar to me. Having said that, I had heard about the word ‘diabetes’ from television shows such as Happy Days where actor Scott Baio who played Chachi Arcola, was diagnosed on the eve of a once in a lifetime opportunity to tour with the Beach Boys. The episode suggested that Chachi thought his life was over.

Emotions certainly were rallied in those early days of diagnosis - what is diabetes, how did I get it, am I allowed to still have a milo, do I put butter or margarine on my toast, what the heck are portions?

It didn’t help that I had a then diabetes educator who came from Japan and wasn’t that flash with her New Zealand English language and or my 16-year-old colloquialisms.

I was fortunate to learn of an Otago Diabetes youth group in the early days and the opportunity to attend a teenage camp in the picturesque Totaranui in the northern end of the Abel Tasman National Park coastal track.

The chance to learn hands-on self-management with how insulin worked while ‘balancing’ blood sugars with diet was at times, consuming. Yet, to learn with fellow ‘Type 1’ diabetics in the environment that was Totaranui was, in hindsight, invaluable.

So what is diabetes and what ‘types’ are there?

I have insulin-dependent diabetes or ‘Type 1’ which typically appears in adolescence.

In effect, I didn’t produce or make the hormone insulin post puberty and at 16, symptoms like increased thirst and fatigue correlate to Type 1. Insulin comes from the pancreas and basically, there was bugger all there. Hence daily injections. I’m now on an insulin-pump where I carbohydrate count (always a challenge with summer food and drink looming).

‘Type 2’ diabetes is where the body

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Often treatments include diet, exercise and medication.

Then there is ‘gestational diabetes’ which is a form of high blood sugar affecting women in pregnancy. Those who develop gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life.

In most cases, there are no symptoms. A blood sugar test during pregnancy is used for diagnosis.

In many ways, I have been lucky to have diabetes. I was placed as a counsellor at ‘Camp Joslin’ a diabetes camp for boys with insulin-dependent diabetes, near Boston where I spent four consecutive summers (1999 - 2002) developing theory and practical self-management knowledge In 2019, I participated in Stars in Your Eyes, the local charity event in Blenheim where contestants get the opportunity to appear and sing live as a famous performer. I went as Boy George, Karma Chameleon, and was chuffed to be the runner up. My charity was Diabetes Marlborough and I was more than chuffed to give back to them as I knew handson the great mahi they do and continue to do.

Meanwhile, a walk to spread diabetes awareness is happening in Blenheim this Sunday.

The walk is part of a national project for

the Blenheim Lions Club and aligns with the Lions Club International’s five global causes including diabetes, vision, hunger, environment and childhood cancer.

Blenheim Lions Club organiser Helen Williams says the event is a family friendly one which will take place up the Taylor River reserve.

Nelson Diabetes Youth Officer Amanda Deans will be available on the day as will Anna Bacon from Te Whatu Ora. There will also be three spot prizes on the day from Williams Green Grocers valued @ $50.

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txt talk with The Sun Appealing to voters “Interesting that, leading up to the election - with all the education, health and welfare, housing and crime issues - the government is now promising tax cuts, more funding for early child care and teaching, and the Prime Minister also now chooses this time to play the ‘criticise the banks’ card to try to appeal to the voters.

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Arrived in Picton but immediately shown unique steam train burnt coal-no go!. Tour vans all used petrol or diesel-no go! Vineyards on tours used carcinogenic sprays-no go!

Walked to shops off fossil fuelled bus-no go!

Stayed on board my heated diesel cruise liner for my imported caviar (real sturgeon) and French burgundy. Cute wee harbour. Bye.

Kea deaths at Arthur’s Pass So DOC admitted that they killed 7 radio tracked Kea with 1080 but the number will be higher than that. Department of conservation, we will keep protecting our native animals until we have killed them all.

Library blues While it’s great to see the new library concept of a meeting place sharing knowledge. How I miss the old style libraries, the absolute silence.

Now they are being taken over as defacto Youth Centres totally overrun by scholasticaly challenged students, scattering and bouncing basket balls between the rows of books and hiding away in corners using language that would freak out any grandparent. Is this the new norm? I hope not. Troubled elder.

Voting age Woo hoo at 15! I cannot drive yet, I’ve never drunk yet, I have had sex because I’m a male, I cannot get a mortgage, watch an R18, can’t be conscripted to service, cannot be taken to court for ram raids and crimes and assaults. I don’t have to leave school and work. But next year I still have all these rights and they want me voting! Who wants my life experience and knowledge?

Re Labour day Blenheim has always been closed for Labour day! We all need a break from time to time.

McDonald’s is always open, and KFC and supermarkets have nice food!

Re quitter In reply to Quitter in Sun November 2, could I respectfully remind you that Prime Minister John Key was a QUITTER because he resigned before an election.

Dirty streets Fully agree about the streets in town. So dirty.

Also at Springlands the gutter has all sorts in it and the grate had weeds growing out of it last summer. Is it correct the sweepers come from Nelson these days?

Very dirty The IMPRESSIVE public toilets recently constructed in Rai village are absolutely disgusting. Very dirty, faeces on the toilet seat, toilet paper all around toilet bowl, and wet floor.

But nice music and flashing lights. Havelock toilets are the total opposite, beautiful! Even has flowers.

Naive Re: Fighting Crime and Young should be at home - what a deliciously naive outlook you have. How lucky you are not to have to live with the consequences of these children’s crimes - their parents do !

Cruise ship We go through lockdowns etc then a cruise ship comes into town and lets passengers with Covid loose on our town. Keep them on the boat, don’t bring your problems here. We don’t need that type of visitor.

Passport New Passport not New Zealander any more Aotearoa then Zealand. This transparent government has a lot to answer for. Wake up dumb New Zealanders you are getting led down the garden path by this aparthied disgraceful Prime Minister. Always New Zealand.

Unused cycle lane Today I drove, at a snail’s pace, down Eltham Road, behind two mature cyclists, unable to pass due to parked cars and oncoming traffic.

I should have driven down the so-called cycle lane for a quicker, unobstructed trip!

There have to be questions on the design and practicality of the mostly unused ‘cycle lane’, the intellect of the designer, and the ignorance of the two cyclists for whom it was intended.

Grow up I am fed up with people who think our Prime Minister is personally responsible for the decision making. There is a cabinet that vote on decision making, the Prime Minister has to deliver the outcome. Some people need to think before sending their texts in and put themselves in the government’s shoes and see if they can do a better job and deal with the vitriol and down right nasty personal comments. No wonder the kids out there are following their elders shameful behavior. Grow up and be nice.

Set up?

10.00am Tuesday 1st. 3kms of road-cones leading to the elevation in Picton behind one truck with flashing lights warning not to pass travelling at 40kph. Stops behind two more flashing trucks. Not a single person doing anything. Marlborough Roads advised it takes time to set up! Set up? 10.00am! Guess who pays???

Pelorus as a destination!

With the weather warming up, the river will be an inviting place to have a dip, paddle your canoe, walk the tracks.... And a coffee and munch afterwards adding to a lovely day’s outing. Free from traffic! What a leisurely spot.

Make the most of it.

Ban fireworks Not only what firefighters are having to go through at Woodend, and peoples homes were in threat. Why the heck are we still celebrating the “Plonker” who tried to blow up Parliament 400yrs ago. I would say 2 generations back of our time, would not even know the history of why fireworks are let off.

Yeah in our time we had sparklers & crackers, but too many irresponsible nutters out there now. Same old thing, always some idiot that spoils things for others. Get rid of them.

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Talk of the week Thank you A big thank you to the crew at the ‘Runway Cafe’ who go out of their way to make our people with disabilities feel so welcome when we visit... also a big thank you to the lovely lady who offered to pay for our food/drinks - what a lovely gesture : )

Hump day highlight Congratulations Sun Newspaper Staff on 20 years of a fabulous publication.

Your paper has a bit of everything and is very colourful. It is my “Hump Day” highlight! Keep up the great work and I look forward to many more years of reading your weekly tabloid. :)

Give them a break I can’t believe what people complain about, clean footpaths-we have just had two weeks of long weekends?

Give the cleaners a break.

Give all workers a break.

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Not good enough Totally agree with txt re Redwoodtown Countdown. They never have magazines out on time usually day or two late. Empty shelves and empty stock and freezers. Then 5 deep queue at the one check out that’s open. Think shopping at New World is top of the list now.

Not good enough Countdown.

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gardening this week Gardening tips: By Wally Richards For most of the country it has been a poor spring and slow start of the growing season.

We have the daylight hours, in fact we are now only about 7 weeks away to the longest day of the year.

It is the temperatures that are the problem, we are not getting the constant warm temperatures during the day and night.

That does not matter to hardy plants and vegetables that can be grown outdoors all year around such as cabbages. (On line shopping today New World whole cabbage $9.99 at Countdown $7.69) Lettuce between $3.00 to $4.00 each?

Wow, I currently have so many lettuces that I give them to my chickens.

Not only that, as a result of letting one lettuce (Drunken Woman my favorite) go to seed, it self-seeded giving hundreds of seedlings.

Some of which I have transplanted and currently have lettuce from small seedlings to mature plants going to seed.

I don’t bother growing much cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower as they take longer to mature and we seldom use them anyway in preference to Bok Choy which is much quicker to mature and takes less room.

Silverbeet is an excellent vegetable to grow as it has high nutritional value and you harvest only the outer leaves for use as it will keep producing till it goes to seed.

Whether you grow in open ground, raised gardens or in containers you can produce hardy vegetables that will not only be inexpensive compared to current cost of purchased vegetables but will also have great flavour and be free of chemical poisons.

The stuff you buy from Supermarkets is not only bloody expensive but are chemically grown and sprayed with chemicals thus having little goodness and a bland flavour.

If it tastes good without having to use condiments then it is good for your health.

Basically no matter how you grow you apply natural products to the soil/growing medium such as any animal or chicken manures, blood & bone, sheep manure pellets at the base.

Garden Lime such as Wallys Calcium & Health, minerals from Ocean Solids and Wallys Unlocking Your Soil.

Then over this a layer of Daltons Compost. (Most others I do not trust because they can contain recycled green waste which may be full of herbicides) Then into this you plant seeds or seedlings and spray them every week with Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) they will grow twice as fast and twice as big and be very advantageous for your health and budget.

I expect that vegetables in the supermarket are only going to get dearer because of the high cost of imported fertilisers, cost of chemical sprays to keep the plants looking perfect on the shelves and the cost of diesel.

Because of the milder temperatures heat loving plants are not fairing very well.

My tomato plants grown in a plastic house in the Auto-pot system are doing okay but plants that like much more heat such as cucumbers, capsicum and chili are sitting and sulking even with the high quality nutrient they have to grow with.

I hate to think how poorly these plants wound do in open gardens along with pumpkin and other cubits.

They would really sulk until the temperatures became better which is most unusual for weather after Labour Weekend in NZ. If, as some predict, we are heading into a solar minimum which reduces the global temperatures to the extent of a mini-ice age or worse then that would be far worse for food growing than a global warming.

Most of you will have planted or are planting tomato plants currently, if in a glasshouse you will have better results than outdoors. Outdoors you need a very sunny, sheltered spot for best results.

Treat the soil with the products mentioned but don’t use Calcium & Health, instead buy some Dolomite.

Tomatoes and Potatoes like a slightly acidic soil pH. Now this is important to get the best results out of a tomato plant; you make a deep hole and plant it deep, up to the bottom leaves or even deeper.

The reason is that a tomato plant will produce roots all the way up the trunk and often on a more mature plant you will see knobs near the base of the trunk which are beginnings of roots.

If that is seen then mould up growing medium so the root system is increased.

The bigger the roots to feed, the better the plant.

You can place a little of Wallys Neem Tree Powder in the planting hole and sprinkle some of Wallys Secret Tomato Food with Neem Granules on the soil.

That will assist in deterring whitefly especially in a glasshouse as well as feed the plants.

The Secret tomato food contains a good amount of potash which I have noticed lacking in other brands, likely because potash is expensive.

If your tomato, capsicum, chili do not have ample potash then your fruit will lack flavour.

Wallys Secret Tomato Food with Neem Granules was created on the request of a specialist tomato grower who wanted the

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He told me many years ago that he had tried all the brands but none of them produced really great flavored fruit.

So along with fertiliser experts we created the product, Wallys Secret Tomato Food which over the last 15 plus years has been well sort after by people that love to grow the best tomatoes possible.

There are two types of tomato plants; Indeterminate and Determinate. The first is tall growing and is actually a climber, the latter is a bush type which is short with a wide spread such as dwarf types.

In the Indeterminate type there are very large fruiting ones such as Boy o Boy which can produce fruit weighing 500 grams. Some you need only one slice to cover sliced bread!

To do that you need to not only remove the laterals but also reduce down the amount of fruit per truss to get a monster tomato.

Laterals form between the trunk and the leaf branch and in Indeterminate tomato plants it is best to remove them otherwise you get a plant that requires lots of staking and support.

On a determinate plant the laterals are often left on to make the plant bushier and produce a lot more trusses and thus a lot of smaller fruit.

If you allow a lateral to grow about 8cm long you can strike it as a cutting and get free extra tomato plants.

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Harvester and Tractor drivers 2023 Grape Harvest in Marlborough Start date: Mid to late March 2023 End date: Late April 2023 Tractor drivers need full licence.

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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Monitoring Administration Officer - Compliance Due to an internal transition, we are seeking our next Monitoring Administration Officer (Compliance) to join our Compliance Team in Blenheim.

The purpose of this role is to provide administration support to Regulatory Officers/ Environmental Protection Officers in assisting Council to carry out its regulatory functions under the Resource Management Act (RMA). This administration support will include preparing general correspondence and reports, the maintenance of databases, and ensuring that the process of monitoring resource consents complies with the statutory provisions.

Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu | About you Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Attention to detail.

• That they can work well under pressure and with a high level of tact and diplomacy.

• That they have good oral, written and interpersonal skills and sound judgement.

• The ability to work individually as well as being a team player.

• Your working knowledge of the statutory processes under the RMA (would be preferred).

As this is a customer focused role, the ability to provide high-level customer service and engage with internal and external stakeholders, from all walks of life, will be key to your success.

Ko ngā āhuatanga pai | What we offer • A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing.

• An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged.

• A fantastic learning environment and support for continuing education.

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, 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!

Applications close 5.00 pm on 13 November 2022.

For further information you are welcome to contact Claire Frooms on 03 520 7400 or by emailing: claire.frooms@marlborough.govt.nz Te tono mo tenei mahi | Applying for this role Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/careers/current-vacancies. Here you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER PICTON CLINICS Community Law Marlborough’s final clinics for 2022 in Picton will be on November 18th and December 9th by appointment only To make an appointment please contact Reception Phone: (03) 577 9919 or Email: reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz.

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7pm Thursday 10 November 2022 Our Annual Mass for the bereaved and their loved ones will be held at Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Maxwell Road.

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Residents/Users of Taylor Pass Saturday 12th November 2022 The Marlborough Car Club are using the Taylor Pass from Beneagle Station south over the summit for a distance of 6km for their annual Taylor Pass Rallysprint.

The road closure for this event is from 7am to 6pm. If access is required over this portion of Road, there could be a delay of at least 1 hour Richard Bateman President: 021 458 178

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CHRISTMAS HOURS EvEning appointmEnts availablE 6pm - 8pm monday - Friday

MARLBOROUGH SALEYARDS COMPANY LIMITED NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of shareholders of the above company will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 commencing at 11.00am at the Marlborough Saleyards, Main South Road, Blenheim.

BUSINESS: 1. To confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting.

2. To receive the report of directors and the financial reports for the year ended June 30, 2022 3. To elect directors 4. To elect an auditor 5. To transact any other business which may be legally brought before the meeting.

Nominations for the position of Director must be delivered to the registered office of the company, P.O. Box 1057, Blenheim not later than 5pm, November 30, 2022. Nominations must be signed by a shareholder qualified to attend and vote at the meeting, and a notice in writing signed by the person of his/her willingness to be elected.

A shareholder may appoint a proxy, not necessarily a member of the company, to represent him/her at the annual meeting.

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Death notices DYMOCK, Rachel Ellen (née Jones): Peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Rex and loved Mum to Marie, Colleen, Lorraine and Anne. Loving grandmother and great grandmother. A private cremation has been held.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

STEWART: Ian Hammerich. On 22 October 2022, peacefully at home, in his 88th year. In accordance with Ian’s wishes a private gathering and cremation has been held.

The full notice can be viewed on our website www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

PETRE Robin David Oswald: On Saturday, October 29, 2022, peacefully at Wellington. Dearly loved husband of the late Cecily, much loved father and father-in-law of Diana and Jamie Reid (Wellington) and Nicola and Andrew Ratcliffe (Surrey, England). Loved grandfather to Jessica and Emily; Molly and Sam. A Requiem Mass for Robin was celebrated at the Seddon Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Foster Street, Seddon, on Monday November 7 , followed by interment at Seddon Cemetery.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

FISHER; David James (late of Marshlands, Christchurch). On 5 November 2022, passed away peacefully at Waterlea Resthome, Blenheim At David’s request a private cremation has been held. The full notice can be viewed on our website www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

DONNELLY, Barbara Jean (nee McLean).

Passed peacefully aged 75 years. Adored mother and best-friend to Anita. Much loved mother to Nicole and Jonathan (both deceased.) Cherished Gran to Troy, Carlos and Van. Great grandmother to Arcanos. A service to celebrate the life of Barbara will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Blenheim at 1pm on Thursday 10 November 2022 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed via https://bit.ly/barbara-donnelly Messages to the family can be sent via P.O. Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

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MIRFIN: Barbara Joanne Hall (née Crease). On 31 October 2022 at Ashwood Park, Blenheim, in her 87th year. A Funeral Service for Barbara was held at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Spring Creek on Friday 4 November at 2pm. The full notice can be viewed on our website www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

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IVAMY: Diane Phyllis (nee Huntly). On 4 November 2022, sadly Diane passed away peacefully at her Waikawa home, surrounded by her whanau. Diane with be with her whanau at Waikawa until her funeral service which will be held at the Pavilion, Waikawa Rd, on Wednesday 9 November at 12 noon. She will then go to the Waikawa Marae before her burial to the Waikawa Urupa. The full notice can be viewed on our website www.cloudybayfuneralservices.co.nz

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GIBBONS, John Whalton: Passed away at Springlands Lifestyle Village, on Friday November 4, 2022. Aged 88 years. Loved husband of the late Beverley Ann Gibbons.

Loved and respected father of Mark (deceased), Steve, and Deb. Beloved Grandad of Scott, Thomas, Katrina, John (deceased), Sam, and Mark. Great-Grandad of Cole, Mia, Shay, and Lilly. Special thanks to The Parkinson’s Society and Springlands Lifestyle Village for their love and care for John.

Messages may be sent to the Gibbons Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation to The Parkinson’s Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or to a/c 03 0502 0727744 00 Ref. (GIBBONS). A service for John will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 1.00 pm on Thursday November 10 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. This service will be livestreamed and may be viewed at https://bit.ly/3E32nMU Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

MARSH: Barry Stephen. On 31 October 2022, suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Picton, aged 73 years. A private family goodbye and cremation for Barry has been held. The full notice can be viewed on our website www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

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JONES, Grosvenor (Grove), October 24, 2022. The family of the late Grosvenor Jones (Grove) wish to extend their thanks to all who came to the funeral, sent flowers, cards, messages and phone calls. Your support at this time of the sad passing of our wonderful Father was a great comfort to us.

We know it wasn’t easy for some of you to get to the funeral, we’re pleased you did. It was not possible to thank all of you individually, so please accept this notice as a small token of our appreciation.

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Williamson silences social media doubters Kane Williamson proved the doubters wrong against Ireland.

The Black Caps captain has copped it from all sides for his perceived lack of runs and slow scoring rate during the Twenty 20 World Cup in Australia.

However, his scintillating 61 off 35 balls in a must win game against Ireland was proof that form is temporary and class is permanent.

In what is likely a case of New Zealand cricket fans getting greedy and letting the last seven or eight years of success go to their heads, many wanted Williamson out of the team at any cost.

Such was the social media buzz, that many fans did not care who replaced him at No 3 in the batting order or as captain.

Williamson’s form has not been up to world class standards over

the past 18 months, thanks in part to injury, but he is the best batter New Zealand has produced and we should feel fortunate to pick him in any format he wants to play.

Cricket is not like rugby in this country, world class players are few and far between, The luxury to throw Williamson on the T20 scrap heap isn’t there.

His innings against Ireland, which ensured the Black Caps

made the semifinals, was a timely reminder for cricket fans not to get greedy.

It is always a positive, in my view, for fans to be objectively critical of players when they underperform, that shows people care and they want the team and players they support to be held to a high standard but the chatter around Williamson over the past fortnight was similar to an ungrateful child

complaining about the presents they got on Christmas Day. Make no mistake, Williamson is a gift to cricket in this country and much like Ross Taylor, when he does retire, the hole he leaves in the team, in any format, will not be able to be replaced by one person.

Enjoy the Kane Train while it is still on the tracks, we don’t have anyone better.

Veteran Motorcyclists yield results in competition

By Chris Valli

Marlborough riders came away with the honours at the New Zealand Veterans and Women’s Moto cross championships held near Cambridge recently.

Atrocious weather conditions with torrential rain turned the Skyline MX track into a muddy disaster area so bad the event was finished early.

Marlborough was well represented in the Veteran Men’s 35-39yrs class with Andy Emms riding into 10th, Rowan Ingpen managed 13th and Gavin Graham placed 15th all riding Yamaha YZF450s.

All classes experienced high entry numbers and the experience

level ranged from rising stars right through to current and past local champions and even World Champions.

Riding her Kawasaki KXF250 well in the conditions, Stacey Emms made a clean sweep in her races claiming first in New Zealand in the Veteran Women’s 30-39yrs Championship.

Meanwhile, veteran road racers Paul Brown and Jock Woodley raced on the tarmac at Manfeild in the last round of a two year, North Island series within the New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Race Register.

Brown qualified on pole position in the Formula 2 class with Woodley

managing to take grid three on his Picton Tools and Tyres sponsored, beautifully restored TZ250 Yamaha, both on the front row against a sizeable class of 23 riders.

With fine and warm but windy conditions on Saturday Brown rode his Yamaha FZR600 to a win in the North island verse South Island challenge. Woodley came in third, both representing the Classic Action Motorcycle Sport CAMS club.

The Marlborough Motorcycle Club caters for budding off road motorcyclist from age four upwards, holds regular events and has a practice track locally if anyone is interested go to mmcc.co.nz for more information.

The NZ Veterans and Women’s Moto Cross Championships were held at Te Miro near Cambridge recently. Marlborough's veteran road racer Paul Woodley, 626, on the charge in wet conditions, to win the Manfeild trophy for Formula 2. Photo credit, Lloyd Capon Photography.

Golf Results Marlborough Golf Club 1 Nov: Mixed 9 hole net medal: Bev Lindsay 33, Aya MacKay 39, Suzanne Clifford 40, Rebecca Harvey 40, Eleanor White 40.

2 Nov: Irish Stableford Div.1:Julie Nicolle 72. Div.2:Pru Jensen 89.

Div.3:Marion Tripe 73. Div.4:Annette Wilkinson 76, Pam Pullar 71, Debra Nicholls 67.

3 Nov: Men’s St ableford Div.1:Robin Whiting 38, Rick May 37, Ian Newport 35, Ken

Steel 33, Jock Glennie 32. Div.2:John Wadsworth 34, Rex Scoble 34, Tony Armstrong 33, Ken Bennett 33.

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Blenheim Golf Club 9 Hole Stableford Men Oct 31st Andre Tewhiu 22 Gary Bleke 20 Glen Hurcomb 20Dan Crawford 19 Don Lamond 19 Paddy Couchman 19 Blue Arthur 19 Mike McConnell 18 Ian Clark 17 David Dyer 17 Ladies Jacqui Hurcomb 21 Bernice Arnold 17 Jill Hurcomb 17 Shirley Godsiff 17 Nov 3rd Stableford C V Ritchie

Memorial Stuart McLagan 40 Mike Gardiner 38 Colin Pitkethley 38 Don March 36 Morgan Bowe 36 Roy Lilley 36 Jim Findlay 35 Phil Starkey 35 9 holes Ian Clark 22 Nov 5th MS & Parkinsons Tournament Stableford Nick Wright 40 Ryan Cottrell 40 Andre Tewhiu 39 Tony Armstong 37 Stuart

Tūtaki ō te Tau / Annual General Meeting Tūtaki ō te Tau / Annual General Meeting

McLagan 36 Yuichi Ando 36 Brian Yarrall 36 Andrew Sunley 35 Graeme Daines 35 Phil Starkey 35 Luke Yarrall 34 Don Lamonmd 34 Roy Lilley 34 Doug Shaw 34 Nett winner Nick Wright 66 Ladies Judith Batty Mett 75 Men NTP Nick Wright nearest to the creek Doug Shaw and straightest drive Ezra Kahaki

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Tīmatanga / Welcome Ngā Whakapāha / Apologies

Tīmatanga / Welcome Ngā Whakapāha / Apologies

Review ofWhakapāha the Year / Apologies Ngā Review of the Year

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Presentation Reports Review of of theFinancial Year (AuditPresentation to follow) of Financial Reports

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Div 3- Anita McCaffrey 31; Margaret Frisken 29; Vicki Eastgate, Jan Rutherford, 28.

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Ivamy 34; Nick Wright 34, Ron Peters 34; Wayne Pratt 33, Ian Molloy 33.

Fri 4th Nov – Stableford 9Hole – Kaye Keys 19; Anita McCaffrey 16.

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