31 May Blenheim Sun Newspaper

Jamie for NZ First

By Chris Valli

Renwick’s Jamie Arbuckle has announced he will run a third time for New Zealand First in the October election. An estimated 400 people turned up to a public meeting with NZ First leader Winston Peters in Blenheim on Sunday, where councillor Jamie Arbuckle was confirmed as the party’s candidate for the Kaikōura electorate.

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Councillor Jamie Arbuckle with NZ First leader Winston Peters at the new Library cafe.

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Continued from page 1. Arbuckle, who came runner-up in Marlborough’s mayoral race in 2010, 2013 and 2019, stood for NZ First in the 2017 and 2020 general election. He brings a wealth of experience and support over the years in local government.

NZ First are aiming for a comeback at the 2023 election on October 14, after being voted out of both Government and Parliament in an election that granted Labour an absolute majority in 2020. The party which formed in July 1993, gained just 2.7 percent of the vote in 2020.

So what learnings did the New Zealand First Leader take from three years ago? “Sometimes you can only do the best you can but when you get caught in something like Covid and the subsequent shutdown it was very hard to campaign,” he says. “You can be prepared, like farming, you sow the seed but sometimes you can’t stop the hailstorm. It’s about getting back in the race. And that’s what we have done and are doing.”

In his speech at the Marlborough Events Centre, Mr Peters acknowledged the Marlborough region was an ‘important contributor to New Zealand’s wealth’. He also praised Marlborough District Councillor

Jamie Arbuckle, a local councillor for over 13 years, ‘the highest polling local councillor’ in last October’s council election.

“I think being in the local government, you have a pretty big overview of the reforms that are happening from the central government,” Arbuckle says. Arbuckle added the ‘big bonus’ of NZ First was that it “sat in the centre of the political spectrum”.

A Hearings RMA Commissioner, Arbuckle is also Chair of the Economic, Finance & Community Committee in Marlborough.

Mr Peters has said in the past that the regions are the hub of all things community whether that is education, health or industry.

“Local governments, like Marl-

borough, need the funding to be able to do their job,” he says. “This country was the world’s leading property owned democracy in the 50s and the 60s. We can do that all over again. If we pay more attention to highly experienced builders and less to bureaucrats we’d achieve a great deal more.”

NZ First remained on opposition benches through to 2017 when Peters was kingmaker and made Jacinda Ardern prime minister after negotiations with both her and then-National leader Bill English. He held the foreign affairs and racing portfolios during this period and

had a number of policy wins over the years - most generated as a result of robust coalition negotiations.

One of the most recognisable figures in the country’s political history, the 78-year-old is still refusing to concede and is adamant, confident that there is a place in government for New Zealand first.

So what is their priority if elected?

“Take IF out of it mate,” he says. “We’re going to make it. We’ve got a record of coming back. All the economic and cost of living concerns make no bone about it. It’s about restoring back democracy. That’s our number one priority.”

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT COLLABORATION: MDC Councillor and NZ First candidate Jamie Arbuckle, Mayor Nadine Taylor and NZ First leader Winston Peters at the library on Sunday.

Priscilla nurtures local talent

By Chris Valli

The glitter, feathers, wardrobe and the bus have all been packed away after what was a successful season of Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

The season climax culminated with a continued positive celebration with a Saturday matinee. Numerous positive reviews from the wider Blenheim community, who saw the show, resulted in many taking in the show more than once to get their Antipodean, fabulous fix.

One of the objectives for Blenheim Musical Theatre is to promote and foster the study, production and performance of musical theatre in the Marlborough community.

The inclusion of an eleven strong dance ensemble suggests the performing arts scene that is wonderfully Marlborough, is in good hands indeed.

Priscilla Commercial Manager Mike Wentworth says they were absolutely thrilled with the response from locals.

“Over the course of the season we sold just over 4,500 tickets which provided we have managed the ever increasing costs to budget, will result in a small profit.”

“Profit wasn’t the primary driver – emphasis on nurturing the region’s talent both on stage, in the orchestra pit and in the

technical roles backstage for the future – however ticket sales have given Blenheim Musical Theatre the confidence to continue to put large shows on in the future.”

Mike says they are grateful for the 133 volunteers who invested up to five months of their lives on the show, the partners and families that supported them, and the wonderful support they

have had from the public and sponsors including Wairau River Wines and The Blenheim Sun Newspaper.

Next year sees the return of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (last performed by Blenheim Musical Theatre in 2013) to the ASB stage in May, which will be directed by Sam Baxter.

Auditions for Joseph will be held towards the end of the year. The organisation was established in 1918 and constituted in 1922 under the name of Blenheim Amateur Operatic Society and operates as a non-profit organisation.

In April 2006 the name was changed to Blenheim Musical Theatre to better reflect their style of musical productions.

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One dead after car and motorbike crash SH1

One person has died after a motorbike and car crash on State Highway One, south of Blenheim. The crash, near Ward, happened around 6pm on Friday. Another five people were injured in the crash between Wests and Ure roads. They received either minor or moderate injuries.

The crash closed the road for some time while the Serious Crash Unit investigated the crash.

Brace yourselves, beer lovers

A whopping 6.65% tax increase is set to be levied on the brewing sector.

Bad news for beer lovers but it’s also been tough news for the brewing sector after a record tax increase last year of 6.92% on an industry already struggling to keep pace with inflation.

Dylan Firth from the Brewer’s Association of New Zealand described the situation as “pretty difficult” for folks in the industry, especially considering the current inflation rates.

The tax taken from the industry is meant to support alcohol harm reduction, which Alcohol Healthwatch estimates as costing the nation $7.85 billion each year.

“It supports our hospitals, it supports our police and supports interventions for people experiencing harm from their alcohol use,” acting Executive Director Rebecca Williams says.

BMT’s production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert has given the operatic society confidence to put on large scale shows in the future.

SPCA offers half-price adoptions

By Chris Valli

Marlborough’s cat problems from lack of desexing and re-homing could potentially have a short-term solution.

As of last Saturday May 27 to this Friday June 2, the SPCA will be pleading with Marlborough animal lovers to help ‘clear the shelters’.

SPCA will be offering 50% discount on adoption fees across the entire country in a bid to get as many animals as possible into forever homes. They currently have 20 per cent more animals in their care than at the same time last year, and centres are feeling overwhelmed by the numbers needing their help.

Centre managers across the country are still getting newborns and pregnant cats arriving

– well into the cooler months, when it is usually expected to tail off. Other factors contributing to the influx include the compounding of cost of living, lack of desexing and the impact of extreme weather events.

The SPCA Renwick Centre owner Susanne Owen says there are plenty of cats and teenage kittens available for adoption from shy cats that need some tender care through to your climbing, adventurous cats.

“We even have a cat called Buck with one eye waiting for his forever home, and a lovely bonded pair of siblings Gigi and Mistletoe that are polydactyl. So your perfect match could be here,” she says.

Meanwhile, SPCA Interim CEO, Robyn Kiddle says the charity is caught between a

rock and a hard place with the need for animal care currently outweighing the demand for adoptions, as people are tightening their purse strings and many of those wanting a pet, did so during COVID lockdowns.

“We’re seeing more and more people cry out for help as they struggle to afford their pets and the necessary care that comes with them and one of the first things to drop off the priority list for those in financial difficulty is desexing. When this happens, the problem escalates quickly and those unwanted litters suffer the consequences.”

“We want to help every animal, but we just can’t,” says Robyn. “We’re pleading with those who can open their home to a pet, to do so. The animals need your help.”

The Big Sing secondary schools festival

By Chris Valli

Harmonies, melodies and octaves will be in unison with The Big Sing regional secondary schools choral festival to be held at the ASB Theatre on Tuesday, June 6. This year, the New Zealand Choral Federation (NZCF) Nelson/ Marlborough region is delighted

to welcome seven choirs from five schools. Marlborough Boys' College, Marlborough Girls College, Motueka High School, Nayland College and Nelson College for Girls will participate in the event.

The Gala concert will showcase one hundred and sixty-six talented young singers from these schools, singing an amazing selection of

different styles of music. An exciting new addition is the Te Reo award trophy which has been introduced this year for the best performance by a choir singing in Te Reo. Of the two hundred choirs which will compete nationally sixty choirs will have the chance to be selected to participate at either the

South Island Cadenza in Timaru on Aug 11/12 or The Big Sing National Finale in Auckland on August 25-27.

The competition will begin at 1pm and is open to the general public with a gold donation upon entry.

The Gala concert will begin at 6pm, where the choirs will present

Judy Bailey: We Need a Rev’ Up!

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As she enters her seventh decade, journalist and former news presenter Judy Bailey has become aware that society’s attitudes towards older people need, in her words, ‘a rev up.’

“Once you pass 65, people tend to think it’s a downhill slide to the Zimmer frame. But that’s far from the truth.”

“Many of us remain physically active, paddleboarding, cycling, and even tramping well into our 70s.”

With population of older adults expected to double over the next 20 years, Judy is teaming up with Koru Nutrition to change the way New Zealander’s view and experience ageing.

With a focus on holistic wellness and a commitment to excellence, Koru Nutrition aims to empower individuals to take charge of their health as they age.

The New Zealand-owned company specialises in natural health products, including Koru FX and Koru Joint.

As part of the project, Judy will be interviewing health experts and uncovering practical steps that help us age well.

“I’ll collaborate with health professionals such as nutritionists, physiotherapists, dietitians, doctors, psychologists,

and osteopaths alongside the Koru Nutrition team to bring the latest research to the forefront the conversation around ageing well.”

On why she chose to work with Koru Nutrition, Judy had this to say: “I love Koru Nutrition because it’s family-owned New Zealand company whose ethos aligns with my own.”

“They make quality products with the best ingredients and

promote a holistic approach to ageing. I believe that if you can age naturally, that’s all for the better.”

“I live an active lifestyle, and as I get older, I would hate to have walks with the dog curtailed or not be able to lift the grandchildren onto the flying fox.”

Judy Bailey is all set to uncover the most up to date truths on what will help us age well from some of the country’s leading

health experts.

Don’t miss out on the latest discoveries about how to age well. Visit koruhealth.co.nz/join and sign up for free to be notified when Judy Bailey interviews an expert and learn for yourself what she discovers.

Koru Nutrition products including the fast-acting joint support cream Koru FX are available in all good community pharmacies.

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their two favourite songs and the awards from the competition will be presented.

The Big Sing has been taking place for over 30 years and is New Zealand’s largest choral event. Tickets for the evening concert are now on sale. $25 for seniors $20, for children and students, $10. Phone 03 5208558.

WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT: SPCA Renwick is offering 50% discount on adoption fees until this Friday June 2.

Legacy clock ticks by

By Chris Valli

Locals may have noticed the More FM digital clock has not been telling the time or temperature for some time.

The iconic clock/billboard at Radio House on the corner of Main and Market Streets has once again, ceased working and hasn’t been for well over 12 months.

Owned and purchased by the Blenheim and Beavertown Lions Clubs the possession of the clock is now in the hands of the buildings landlord.

Blenheim Lions Immediate Past President Helen Williams says the electronic clock was purchased by the Blenheim and Beavertown Lions Clubs as their 100th centennial gift to the community.

However she says it has been plagued with breakdowns and they are not sure if it can be repaired again at this stage.

“It’s all very disappointing for the Lions,” she says “Our members have voted not to invest any more money into the clock with the Lions in the process of transferring ownership and responsibility to a third party.”

Blenheim Lions Barrie Abernethy says they had purchased the digital clock from ‘kind

donations’ around the town. The project cost just over $65,000. However, he says it has since been transferred to the buildings landlord.

“The clock refuses to operate properly and we are unable to continue with the upkeep,” he says. As a club we can’t maintain it, the costs were too high. It’s beyond me and our ability to understand what makes these things go.”

The Sun Newspaper ran a story about the digital clock in 2014 and spoke to the then general manager of MediaWorks, Mark Brown, who said the neon tubes for the clock, which not only told the time but also told the temperature were ‘costly and difficult to source’.

The glass had to be hand-blown in Auckland. Barrie adds the agency for the clock was based in Auckland but has since disappeared from the market.

“To be quite frank we probably bought a pup out of China and looking back we thought we had done all our homework.”

The clock dates back to 1982 when the building was Grassmere House and was first switched on by the then prime minister Robert Muldoon.

THUMBS UP FOR THE CLOCK: Former More FM announcer Georgia Watt pictured in April 2020.

WHAT’S THE TIME: The clock/billboard hasn’t been working for 12 months and is now in the possession of the buildings landlord.

Dear Sir

Isn’t it time something was done about the intersection between Seymour and John Street. At present the corner is legally controlled by a STOP sign but the GIVE WAY signs are all still in place and many drivers are reluctant to proceed through the GIVE WAYS and much hand waving is seen. This corner should have one sign or the other - not both.

Marlborough Roads who are supposed to be in charge of roads and signs in Marlborough installed the Stop sign on Seymour Street nearly 12 months ago but did not remove the Give Way poles or the painted road signs on John Street. Amazingly some of these markings have recently been repainted!!!

Marlborough Road seem not interested in recitifying this mess that they themselves created months ago.

Yours sincerely Nigel Perry Road Safety Volunteer

Inflationary

Dear Ed,

The budget is inflationary, more heartache for the poor middle class. Nine months ago the government needed to freeze prices, salaries, wages and interest rates.

In 1983 Muldoon did exactly that. We were paying interest on mortgages at 23% second mortgage. He froze it at 12%. We got through. He was vilified but it worked. We’ll have price creeps of 12-20% even if we get back to the range of 1-3% inflation, prices will have spiked 20% and will remain there well ahead of wages.

Russia has taken Bakmut, Russia will force

Supporting local

I own Marlborough Moving & Storage Company, Blenheim’s only locally owned household removals company.

I support the concept of buying local and took an advertisement in the Sun’s issue featuring local companies.

While I have good reason to support this concept, it goes further than my self-interests, it is a principle I have always believed in, subject of course to the caveat that the offering must be fit for purpose - in other words, all things being equal (price, quality, suitability, or whatever particular criterion applies).

So I was somewhat bemused, when I approached the library to tender a proposal for my company’s services to be considered to transfer the books etc from old to new premises, to be told that arrangements had already been made.

The chosen contractor has no local presence and brought resources from out of town (though they may have picked up some local

Zelensky to sue for peace on Russia’s terms. The West’s sanctions on Russia have backfired and the world is leaving the US dollar, Petro dollar and US Hegemony for the BRICS nations, 81 countries have joined and are meeting now in St Petersburg. Banks are failing the old system of debt, which is falling over. A new system and not the CBDC is likely to win with, gold, silver and asset backed currencies.

Long live cash and national sovereignty democracy “of the people, by the people, for the people”.

George Washington (the Republic).

labour for the heavy lifting).

This was a Marlborough District Council-controlled project.

Now, my beef is not that we weren’t selected; it’s simply that we weren’t even approached nor considered.

So I had no opportunity to demonstrate my company’s extensive experience and expertise.

The irony is that we were subsequently asked at very short notice to move all the shelving and other residue from the first floor of the old building, which entailed re-jigging our work schedule to accommodate this requirement - obviously the out-of-towners had fled the scene.

The local library manager spoke very highly of my team.

I can only be grateful to all you people who do want to support us as their locally-owned company.

Errol Gardiner – Owner

Tina Rayner Blenheim Blenheim - Colour My World (green field of grapes then the autumn bold colours).

Megan Rosene Blenheim Blenheim – Walking on Sunshine.

Kurt Smart Wellington Blenheim - Chasing the sun (by The Wanted)

Jody Hughes Nelson Blenheim - Lovely day. (Bill Withers) “When

in

Penny Wytenburg Blenheim Blenheim - Simply the Best

Make your artistic mark on MarlboroughCouncil services on King’s BirthdayMonday 5 June

Applications open soon for the Chorus cabinet art project which aims to promote artwork in the community, encourage artists to show their skills and brighten up neighbourhoods.

The art initiative began in Auckland in 2010 to reduce vandalism to telecommunications cabinets. It proved so successful it was extended throughout the country and more than 100 murals are completed each year. Council has teamed up with Chorus to run and promote the project in Marlborough.

Local artist Charlotte Buskin, 22, has painted two cabinets in Hospital Road and Percy Street and plans to apply again.

The self-taught, full-time artist says she is surrounded by creative people in her family and has painted ever since she can remember, and began selling her art when she was 12. “I’m particularly inspired by nature and I love painting native birds,” she said.

Painted cabinets caught Charlotte’s eye and when she saw one underway she approached the artist to find out more.

“She put me on to the website and so I submitted a design which was accepted,” she said.

Artists are paid for their materials and time and Charlotte encourages other budding and established artists to submit, describing it as a very rewarding project to be involved with.

Applications will be assessed by a Cabinet Art committee including Councillors Jonathan Rosene and Barbara Faulls, two Council staff and two community representatives.

Sites in Picton, Waikawa, Renwick, Grovetown and Blenheim have been identified for the 2023/2024 year.

Applications are open from mid-June. For more information go to www.chorus.co.nz/ community/cabinet-art-programme

South Island Masters 2023 Rowing Championships – Picton bound on King’s Birthday weekend

Sunday 4 June.

From 7.30 am until 5.00 pm an exclusion zone will be in place spanning the 100m course width

The

Council’s Blenheim office closes at 4.30 pm on Friday 2 June and will reopen on Tuesday 6 June at 8.30 am.

Opening times for transfer stations, the Resource Recovery Centre, Re-use Centre, Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and the landfill on King’s Birthday are: Transfer stations

Blenheim

Monday 5 June - 8.00 am to 4.30 pm

Picton

Monday 5 June - 8.00 am to 4.00 pm

Havelock

Monday 5 June - 8.00 am to 2.00 pm

The Seddon, Rai Valley and Wairau Valley transfer stations will be closed on Monday 5 June.

Resource Recovery Centre, Re-use Centre and Greenwaste Acceptance Facility

Monday 5 June - 8.00 am to 4.30 pm

Landfill

Monday 5 June - 8.00 am to 12.00 pm

Kerbside rubbish bag and recycling collections

Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Mondays will be collected on Tuesday 6 June.

Please make sure your bag and crate is out on the kerb by 7.30 am.

Libraries

The Marlborough District Library in Blenheim and the Picton Library and Service Centre will be closed on King’s Birthday - Monday 5 June.

Bus services

Bus services will not operate on Monday 5 June. Normal services resume on Tuesday 6 June.

Annual Plan hearings next week

Mayor Nadine Taylor and councillors will consider submissions to the 2023-24 Annual Plan next week.

Councillors will hear from 54 submitters in the Council Chambers over two days on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 June. The hearings begin at 8.30 am on both days and anyone is welcome to attend. A total of 78 public submissions were received during the consultation in April and May. This year’s proposed budget maintains Council’s current levels of service across Marlborough. It also continues a significant capital expenditure programme focused on core infrastructure, primarily roading, sewerage and water treatment.

A small number of new expenditure items were supported by councillors, leaving a

proposed rates increase of 7.8 per cent. The final 2023-24 Annual Plan will be adopted by Council on Thursday 29 June once deliberations are complete. The new rates will take effect on 1 July 2023.

Seeking owners of abandoned vessels

The Marlborough Harbourmaster is seeking the owners of the two vessels pictured. If you are the owner of either of these vessels, or have information on the vessels or the owners please contact the Harbourmaster on Ph: 03 520 7400.

These vessels are now in possession of the Harbourmaster. If they remain unclaimed for 30 days they may be sold or destroyed.

Marlborough artist Charlotte Buskin and Councillor Jonathan Rosene with Charlotte’s kingfisher on the corner of Hospital Road and Redwood Street

The South Island Masters 2023 Rowing Championships will be held in Picton on Saturday 3 and

from shore by Picton Yacht Club to Bobs Bay (1,000m length race course).

exclusion zone will be marked with buoys and safety boats.

‘Hot mustard’ Vessel name is unknown

one on one with the Sun

How is it fair when I followed the process?

Blenheim’s

Linda Skelton has been stuck in neutral when it comes to being issued with a parking fine. Nearly six months after being issued with the initial ticket she explains to Chris Valli why she hasn’t been given a ‘fair go’.

Fairness - impartial and just treatment or behaviour without favouritism or discrimination. Linda Skelton feels as though she hasn’t been treated like that. Fairly.

Linda parked in the High Street car park (near Farmers) before 1.46pm on December 28, 2022. She noted the time she needed to be back was shortly before 2.30pm. However, she noticed a parking ticket on her windscreen when she arrived home in Riverlands saying her time was still before 2.30pm. Here’s the context.

The first hour of free parking is available in both Blenheim and Picton Marlborough District Council car parks.

ment fee was $40 with court costs incurring an additional $30. On March 25, she had 28 days to pay the new amount to the court, payable by April 21. The letter dated March 25 said ‘warning, they (Ministry of Justice) would add $102 if ‘we’ take enforcement action.’

However, they have only enforced the $70 payment.

She received a letter last week from the Ministry of Justice to inform her they would be taking the money for the parking infringement out of her banking account at $20 a week. Linda says she could appeal the fine under grounds of hardship and potentially get an extension. The ‘first’ $20 has already been taken out from her account.

When Linda asked the district court what she could potentially do to find a solution regarding the infringement fee she was informed that she had no further ‘course of action’.

To activate the free hour, drivers need to enter their car registration number in the Pay by Plate terminal and follow the prompts on screen which Linda says she duly did. Individuals no longer need to display a ticket because their licence plate number is used to confirm parking has been activated.

If users don’t get to the screen and push ‘transaction completed’ the individual’s license plate hasn’t been registered and is liable for an infringement. Linda says she did this.

“The only way to protect yourself is to use your phone camera when you press the OK button. It’s the only way I can see as my proof that you have activated the free hour,” she explains.

The cost of Linda’s initial infringe-

“I went to the Community Law Marlborough to seek further advice and was told nothing as once it’s gone to the court and the decision has been made, you can’t reverse it,” she says. To appeal a parking infringement on the Marlborough District Council website it states to fill out the online form or alternatively, a PDF version can be completed and provided to Marlborough Roads.

“There’s nothing that says you have to ask for a hearing if you want to be spoken to,” she says. “It just says to fill out a form and or options if you would like a hearing. Why are car parks in Blenheim designated as ‘other parking’? You get a $40 ticket rather than a $12 ticket. “I want to query or know why the Marlborough District Council isn’t listening when people are saying this is happening.”

“I wish in hindsight I got in touch with the people that do the CCTV security footage in the car park... it would show me at the meter pushing the buttons.”

Linda had approached the council asking if there was anyone she could discuss the fee with but they said there was ‘no one’ and that she had to take it up with Marlborough Roads.

“I did look up the council website regarding parking fines and overdue parking is clearly written at much lower charges, noting the $40 is listed under ‘other parking’. It seems to me they (MDC) are not giving you the right information when they tell you to write in. If you want to have a say, you have to ask for an appeal in the first letter otherwise you don’t get a chance to talk to them and say, this is not right. If

it’s not in their records, that’s it and I don’t think that is very fair.”

Linda says she has heard from numerous other people who have had the same situation happen to them and there was ‘no way’ to say to the council or Marlborough Roads that in fact, ‘they were or are wrong’ with the parking infringement(s).

A text to talk in the Sun Newspaper (Wednesday, May 24) illustrates a person had a similar experience when issued with a ticket and taking their concerns to the council.

‘I keyed in registration, pressed OK as done before, set my phone and went shopping. It buzzed 55 minutes later. What’s that a flapping, a ticket?! I found the link a chance to explain. I had entered it, a faulty machine perhaps or I miskeyed? “They” said a search

of their records could not find me, so NO cancellation of the fine. An expensive ‘free’ hour. Thanks council.

When asked if she had closure and or what her next steps are she is firm in her reply.

“No. I’m still angry,” she says. “How is it fair when I know I did everything legally correct? More and more people are saying to me, I got a ticket and we just have to pay it. I truly feel as though the machine has made the mistake or error and the council is not admitting that.”

“I’m the ratepayer here. The council is supposed to be working for the whole of the community. I’ve got a $50 note sitting on the table that a guy dropped in the other day. I don’t need the $50, that’s not what this has been about.”

“There’s nothing that says you have to ask for a hearing if you want to be spoken to,”

FED UP: Linda Skelton says she has felt let down and just wants accountability.

Mid-Winter Ball from and for the heart

By Chris Valli

Amelie Bryce’s Mum is having the night off on Saturday June 10.

Chloe and husband Tim have organised a black-tie mid-winter charity ball fundraiser at the Marlborough Events Centre with all proceeds going to Heart Kids New Zealand. At four weeks of age, ‘Millie’ had open heart surgery at Auckland’s Starship Hos-

2 Market Days King’s Birthday Weekend

Clothing,

All proceeds will go to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter

64 Main Road Havelock (behind the Fish & Chip Shop)

pital. A 20 week scan for Chloe discovered Amelie had two large holes in her heart - an ASD (atrial septal defect) a hole in the wall between the heart’s upper chambers, and also a VSD (ventricular septal defect) a hole in the wall between the lower chambers.

Chloe says the support they’ve had from Heart Kids has been nothing short of ‘absolutely amazing’ especially returning to routines back in Blenheim. She says it’s been invaluable talking to other parents of Heart Kids who knew exactly what she was going through.

Chloe says Amelie, 17 months, is still under paediatric cardiology care and has another check-up at two years of age. However, she is thriving and climbing and bustling with energy, including a fresh bump/bruise on her forehead.

Tickets for the ball are ‘almost sold out’ with 15 tickets remaining.

Chloe says the feedback and interest has been ‘really good’ and says she can’t believe all of the 250 tickets are almost gone. Social media and the ASB Theatre have helped spread the word including good old ‘word of mouth’.

“I knew I’d get maybe like 100 or so tickets sold because that’s the bulk of friends and networking,” she says. “The fact I have doubled that is pretty cool.”

The evening starts at 6pm and will see canapes and bubbles, a two-course meal and a live charity auction. Christchurch based band ‘Assembly Required’ are performing on the night also. Chloe had the band at her

wedding and says they are ‘an absolute hoot’ and a ‘good time’.

So what would be a good outcome?

“People having a good time,” she says.

“Going away knowing about what Heart Kids do would be a bonus and to raise over $20k would be awesome.”

And does Mum have a frock for the night?

“That’s why I’ve organised the ball, “she laughs. “Bernadette Thomas made my wedding dress and is based in Renwick. It’s simple, black and something I can wear for

such an occasion.”

Meanwhile, some Marlborough primary schools are taking part in a nationwide skipping fundraiser called ‘Jumping June’ to raise money for the Heart Foundation. Donations go towards funding vital research into the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart disease. Over 175,000 Kiwis and their families have been affected by heart disease.

If Sun readers would like to donate the link is https://app.jumpingjune.co.nz/fundraising

Memoirs this winter

By Chris Valli

A Golden Bay writer wants to help more people living in the top of the south write their life stories, memoirs and family histories this winter.

Tākaka writer Charlotte Squire teaches people living all over New Zealand to write their stories via her online course Write Your Memoir.

She’s offering her course in person, starting in mid-June, inviting people to visit Tākaka, for a day of learning, to get started. After that she plans for people to meet every three months, each season, for one year, as they write their stories.

“I’d love to help more senior citizens in the top of the South write their stories and it might be fun, amongst others who are in the same boat.”

“It depends on how much time you put into it, but it’s very possible to finish the first draft of your story within one year, and after that it takes more time to edit it and maybe format your photos into a book if you’re going to print it.”

Charlotte has been a writer for over 20 years, including being a journalist. She has helped dozens of people write their stories.

While people can meet in person once a season, Charlotte says they can also access the course online anytime online, with her support.

If they don’t finish their story within a year, they can continue to access the course material.

“My course takes people through the entire book making process, from a jumble of ideas, to the pleasure of holding it in your hands. It has seven modules.

“You’ll learn how to figure out what to

include in your life story and how to plan and structure all your ideas and information. I teach people how to write about other people, and how to polish their stories so they read better. I also help people with photos and other things they can include in their books, plus preparing their book covers.”

Charlotte recommends those who are thinking of writing their life stories start now, rather than later.

“Start today. Your memories will one day become your family’s history. They’re important.”

For more information or to enrol about Charlotte’s course Write Your Memoir go to: charlottesquire.co.nz/write-your-memoircourse. Charlotte’s email is: charlottesquirecoms@gmail.com

THE HEART HAS IT: Amelie and Chloe Bryce are looking forward to the ball on June 10.

Writer Charlotte Squire is calling on Marlburians to write their own memoirs. Charlotte teaches people living all over New Zealand to write their stories via her online course Write Your Memoir.

Pelorus Area Health Trust - finding solutions

By Chris Valli

The Pelorus Area Health Trust (PAHT) based in Havelock, endeavours to find local solutions to health and well-being problems within the large, rural and isolated Pelorus Area.

Established since 2007, administrator Jenny Garing says their main source of income is the Havelock Charity Shop in Main Road. The money raised from the shop is given back to the wider Pelorus community to assist with health related problems or needs. “We give our grants to benefit the well-being of the community,” Jenny says. “Every year

around $20,000 goes out to organisations like rescue helicopter, St John, Hospice Marlborough, Farewell Trust and individuals also who ask for grants.”

Jenny says this year PAHT have taken a new direction by being directly involved with providing solutions for their community where they potentially ‘see gaps’.

“The direct initiatives as we call them come in different forms. One of them is to deliver a meal of hot soup, bread roll and a sweet treat to about 34 people in the community who are vulnerable, such as elderly or sick or in a difficult situation. They

get that every Friday delivered to their homes.”

“It’s also a chance for our volunteers who deliver to find out what other issues locals might be having.”

Jenny says a good example of this was a member of the Blenheim Fire Service who helped a local by installing smoke alarms in homes who didn’t have them. Another concern and solution was podiatry care which they hadn’t been able to ask for.

“It’s a way of helping them in other forms and direct help to them,” she says.

Speaking of solutions, the PAHT has recently rented a

new premise next door to the charity shop.

“One of the reasons is to expand the shop which is a bit small and with the new premise we can start taking furniture which we used to in the past,” she says. “The other part of the premise is a ‘Lucknow community lounge’ a place where people can come to get information on services and a cup of tea.”

The ‘lounge’ or ‘health hub’ will have the opportunity to run community events for the elderly and the youth, anything under the definition of health and well-being.

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PELORUS COMMUNITY 101: the Pelorus Area Health Trust volunteers in front of the charity shop in Havelock.

Sun The txt talk with

Temperature clock

Just wondering, does anyone have any idea if the temperature clock will ever be up and running in Market St again. Still look up to see nothing.

Food on offer

Why do we have yet another service Manu Ora, asking for food to give out to their selected patients. Marlborough has an excellent Foodbank, non judgemental, well run and resourced, as are many church groups etc. With the health service in crisis, Manu Ora would be better to stick to their core business and leave food collection and distribution to those with more experience.

No air

Had to put some air in my tyres went to Z Redwood, NPD, Caltex, all not working. Went to Mobil got a little bit of air then that stopped, finally had no problems at Z Grove Rd. Very poor service from our fuel providers, come on guys step up.

Marley music

Bob Marley, the music of Aotearoa? Hmmmm, in 1979, I’m sure we were called NEW ZEALAND?

Boiling waters

Why does a local cafe feel the need to charge customers $2 for a cup of boiling water !! ... won’t be going back : (

Appreciated

I’m surprised the Lions are going to do the cubbyhole wood scheme again after some unscrupulous people helped themselves without paying!!!! The Lions do a lot of wonderful things for our community and it must be upsetting for them when things like this happen. Keep up the good work chaps, it is appreciated by us all.

Re Aotearoa

No you haven’t missed anything , everything is being changed to Maori absolutely no consultation at all. Labour used to be the working man’s party but now appear to be a Maori party. Media tell us a lot of Maori are living in poverty and poor health. Why not use the money used teaching Te Reo in school’s and changing everything to Maori to help rectify this, would make more sense.

Re: Passport cover

Could your reader “passport cover” explain why the English version on the passport cover has now been placed below the Maori language version on the recently issued passports?

Most grateful

Thank you Dora for coming to my aid when I found myself locked out of my car at NPD on Tuesday morning. I am most grateful for your help.

Re: Free hours morphs into $40

The exact same thing happened to us and we went back to put extra money in after the slotted time was up which we did and still the council would NOT cancel this ticket ???? So watch out. Just a rip off again.

Recycling

What a joke being asked to put rubbish in MDC black bags and recycling stuff in your red bin only to see both bag and bin thrown into the same cubicle on the truck, its only been going on now for 4 weeks so one wonders if the 3 bins being allocated next year will get the same fate

The Flu jab advert

Why, in an ENGLISH speaking country (NZ) and in an advert SPOKEN in English (granted, by predominantly Maori actors), is there the need ‘suddenly’ for English subtitles to accompany this advert?

Is the media company taking the p**s? Or some non-European group?

Politics

I’m aware this texting page is not supposed to be political. And I’m not bias one side or the other. I did not attend Winston’s meeting Sunday, yesterday. HOWEVER, to me he is STILL the better option. His yes is usually yes, and his no is no, more than we can say others who are non committal on shaky issues.

Road repairs

BIG shout out to Fulton Hogan. Great ‘Black Top’ repair jobs, from Maxwell Rd/New Renwick Rd roundabout to Battys Rd. The best I’ve seen and driven on, in a very long time in Marlborough. Fulton Hogan should be doing all repairs in Marlborough.

Eradicate Ramraiders

Additional assistance for the damage caused by ignorant, anti-social ramraiders is all very good and well. But why not ‘put the ambulance at the top of the cliff’ by introducing effective penalties & get rid of these idiotic sub-humans?

Automatic custodial sentences of at least 5 years, no parole and certainly no home detention. Plus full restitution, regardless of how many years it takes. It’s past pussyfooting time! Let the penalties fit the crime and eradicate these idiots.

NZ is Stuffed!!

So a new Glen Alton bridge up the Clarence Valley that was destroyed in the Kaikoura Earthquake has been held up by the Resource Consent from Ecan and delayed by Te Runanga o Kaikoura which has raised cultural concerns. What a load of bureaucratic nonsense, bridges are essential not optional. When are we going to see a strong government sweep away this sort of rubbish and get NZ going again?

Countdown

I would like to give a shout out to Anita on the checkout at Countdown Redwoodtown. What an asset you are to them. Always so cheerful, enthusiastic, upbeat and efficient. I hope you’re appreciated. I’m sure, like me, a lot of customers appreciate you. Thank you.

Winston’s Right....Sadly!

Although not a fan of the former Member of Parliament, he is correct with his claim that the current government has gone down the reprehensible separatist, or put more simply, racist road. We are a nation made up of a multitude of different immigrant (or descendants of) ethnicities & essentially do not have a genuine native indigenous peoples in NZ. And we should all be treated equally with ALL N Z legislation treating ALL NZ Citizens equally. And for the record, I’m a descendant (3rd generation) of a British immigrant with a Family mix of Mainland European, Asian, Australian and Pacifica-Maori relatives.

Talk of the week

Wonderful week

Lunch in Pollard park, a bike ride along the Opawa river and the grand finale, Priscilla Queen of the Desert. What a show, what a week and a visit to the new library. Thanks Blenheim, we are so lucky.

Thank you!

Thank you to the kind people who gave my son $10 at the supermarket checkout. He found he lost some cash and didn’t have enough for his purchases. Wish we had your details to repay you, but since we don’t, we hope to pay it forward to someone else in need.

Emergency alarm

Got the emergency alarm on Sunday night on my spark phone. This is the second one I have had since programme began. My wife on vodaphone has never received one. What’s happening?

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Re: I-Site

Wednesday 17 May. Totally agree, already wasting rate payers money on 3 I-Sites in Marlborough when most others around the country have closed as research and book on line themselves. Beautiful new libraries could have local information and have free wi-fi for visitors. Can Marlborough afford such luxuries as I-Sites when local rates are going through the roof!

Career conversations available

With career conversations now available in-person at all Te Pūkenga NMIT campuses, we’ve made it easier than ever to make the most of your time, your way.

Career chats are an engaging way to learn more about NMIT and have any questions answered. There are multiple, flexible study options are available in many of our programmes and our career advisors can help find the best way to fit study into life.

Following her career chat, Nina Barbezat, a Whanganui-based high school teacher, plans to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Career Development at Te Pūkenga NMIT. Nina found she can study both remotely and in her own time, so she can continue working while she upskills. “I’m looking to future proof my

later years,” she said, “I don’t want to be in the classroom teaching when I’m 65.”

Nina already supports ākonga with career advice, using her vast experience, and Google to learn as she goes, but she believes it is time to put some accredited theory behind her conversations. “I’m looking forward to walking the walk, since I’m talking it.”

After discussing her work experience, Nina discovered she will be granted permission to enter the Level 7 graduate certificate, providing her with the learning experience she needs, rather than spending her time on concepts she is already familiar with.

Nina enjoyed the career chat as she was able to talk to a real person and accurately get her thoughts and questions out on the table. “I

loved the chat— it felt like I was talking to an old friend. I’m old school, so I don’t want to talk to AI,” she said.

Book a phone conversation or a face-to-face meeting from our website homepage at either

our Richmond, Nelson or Blenheim campuses. Conversations last 15-20 minutes with any follow-up information provided via email. A free career conversation can put you on the right path to meet your career goals.

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Marlborough Academy of Music

By Chris Valli

Music is a rich part of New Zealand. It is a vital part of life for many communities and as an art form can be used to express histories, knowledge bases, local contexts, language, and aspirations.

Through music, students can develop a deeper understanding of themselves, and explore different contexts. Music can be a waka for

students to connect with their own whakapapa and engage with contexts, spirituality, emotions, and the ideas of others. They can build confidence as artists by bringing their own experiences and cultures to their music making.

When it comes to Marlborough Academy of Music, Director Alison Dight has a passion for seeing her own students achieve their goals and a drive to make music accessible to all who are willing to learn. Indeed, Alison’s students have

Adult & Community Education 2023

Spanish for Beginners

Part 1

Location: TBC

Cost: $80.00 ( 7 week course)

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Tutor: Carina Gonzalez

Date: Wed, 5th July - Wed, 16th Aug

Spanish for Beginners

Part 2

Location: TBC

Cost: $80.00 ( 7 week course)

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Tutor: Carina Gonzalez

Date: Wed, 6th Sept- Wed, 18th Oct

Te Reo Māori Language

Daytime Class

Location: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Cost: $70.00 ( 6 week course)

Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm

Tutor: Glenna Casalme

Date: Tues, 8th Aug - Tues, 12th Sept

Date: Tues, 10th Oct - Tues, 14th Nov

Te Reo Māori Language

Evening Classes

Location: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Cost: $70.00 ( 6 week course)

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Tutor: Te Oho Mauri Cooper

Date: Wed, 7th June - Wed, 12th July

Date: Wed, 9th Aug - Wed, 13th Sept

Date: Wed, 11th Oct - Wed 15th Nov

AED/CPR First Aid Course

Location: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Cost: $35.00

Time: 11.00am - 12.45pm

Tutor: Nine Scott

Date: Thurs, 10th August

This short training by a very experienced professional medic points out the things that usually go wrong and gives you the skills to not just avoid these pitfalls, but gives you the effective technique to manage the situation and gives you the highest chance to help your loved ones survive.

Introduction to Instagram

Location: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street Blenheim - 3 week course (3 x 1 hour sessions)

Cost: $20.00

Tutor: Jyn Cunningham

Learn the basics of setting up and maintaining a professional Instagram account for your business or hobbies, including ideal settings, how to post and schedule posts, how to manage comments and messages, and which analytics to track. This course will also include a section on how to easily and efficiently plan content to reduce stress and save you time.

Date: Mon, 26th, June Mon, 3rd, July Mon, 10th, July

Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm

COMING! Keep an eye out for these courses on our Facebook page and website

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gone on to win awards, gain positions in choirs and secure leading roles in shows.

Alison has studied Performing Arts alongside Vocal Health and Habilitation, Counselling, and Contemporary Voice. She is following in her mother Jacque Taylor’s footsteps who owned and taught Jacque’s Keyboard School in Marlborough. Alison is a professional singer, actor, and director, in her spare time.

Marlborough Academy of Music has had rapid growth in the past 12 months going from just nine students to over 160 enrolled students and programmes at schools around Marlborough.

Alison says the growth has meant that the Academy has now developed a specially designed studio space located in the Warehouse carpark (next to the parking building). The studio has three classrooms, a foyer with small retail area, office space, and a fully kitted out two room recording studio headed by local musician Tommy Chadwick.

“The studio is open to the public and has special offers for Marlborough Academy of Music students. Many of our students will have

the opportunity to record their performance and gain valuable experience,” she says.

They currently have five highly talented and trained music tutors, most of whom have studied music via tertiary study.

Josie Robertson (nee Tuck) is a recording artist who performs around the country. During her time studying pop music at Auckland University she won the Songwriter of the year award. Josie teaches Piano and Singing.

Meanwhile. Isa Vawter is a talented young Violinist who is currently looking to undertake Suzuki tutor training after completing her Violin studies. She is professional and a real inspiration to her students.

Scott McCallum teaches Guitar, Bass, and Singing and studied music at Vision College in Christchurch, completing a Diploma in Performance music which covers everything from Jazz to classical to pop.

Lastly, Sophia Baker is another of their guitar tutors and also teaches ukulele. Currently developing a specialised guitar curriculum, Sophia is a creative addition to the team.

Endless opportunities await

At Te Kura Tamawāhine o Whakatū/Nelson College for Girls Boarding, we know that students flourish when they are supported in a safe and inclusive environment and are engaged in activities that are challenging, adventurous and meaningful. Our boarding and day students form friendships and build a whanau community where everyone is enriched by their differences and shared interests. Our boarding students are supported by a diverse and experienced staff team who

nurture a sense of belonging, provide academic and pastoral support, and a healthy dose of fun!

We are proud to provide a quality and affordable boarding experience for young women from across New Zealand and the world, where our boarding fees make NCG boarding one of the most accessible and high value independent boarding schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. For further inquiries please contact: Katrina Rowley, Director of Boarding 03 548 1332 or visit www.ncg.school.nz/boarding Join our Boarding family today.

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MCY Theatre guides students in a fun, engaging way

By Chris Valli

Marlborough Children and Youth Theatre aims to guide their students in fun and engaging ways.

Tutor Sam Baxter says as a result, the students develop into confident and expressive individuals and use their skill set both on stage and in their everyday activities, and offer them platforms to share their developments.

Based out of the St Ninians Church MCY currently has approximately 60 students enrolled with theatre and growing.

Sam says MVCY are proud to be presenting two shows this year. Their junior production on Roald Dahl’s Cinderella (based on his revolting rhymes) features some quirky characters and some catchy songs that will have you ‘humming long after the show.’ The 45 minute musical is fun for all the family and will run four shows per day over three days.

The Senior production is the fast paced comedy The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, where students attempt to incorporate all 209 of the Brothers Grimm Fairytales in one hour.

“This is a very fun show with audience participation. There will be one evening show per day over the three days,” says Sam. “All our shows are on from the 25th - 27th of September.”

Sam adds they are pleased to say that the ‘wonderful community’ has been very supportive in helping them fund the trip to Wellington for the SGCNZ UOSW Shakespeare Festival, and would like to say a big thank you to all that came out to the

car wash or bought raffle tickets.

Another highlight for MCY, has been the choir which started this year.

“We have had a good core group of singers which are now taking part in our productions. There is always space for more, so if you’re between eight and 16 and love to sing, and want to be part of a group that sings all sorts of different things, while learning basic singing foundations, get in touch.”

MCY also has a screen acting class where students learn ‘what it takes to act in front of a camera’. The class allows students to learn acting techniques, working with people of all ages, casting calls and produce short films.

Sam adds their film class is full and they are developing items for a show reel.

“We have also had a good response for individual speech and singing lessons with speech gradings coming up soon,” she says. “We will be starting our adult classes shortly.”

Sam says MCY would like to acknowledge Andy and Julie Luffman with their generous donation in memory of daughter Zoe for a purchase of a camera to ‘capture so many more great memories.’

Reducing the impact of poverty

Our little Charity School Start First Impressions Marlborough supplies Marlborough’s new entrant children facing hardship with everything they need to start school plus a few joyful extras to support that they are important and cared for.

This past financial year has been our busiest yet. We delivered 104 boxes to children in Marlborough starting school. This was a massive 53% increase on the year before. We believe that the tail end of Covid-19, combined with the cost-of-living increases, as well as our hard work making ourselves known are the main reasons for this increase. We had 37 wonderful referral agencies who work with these children and their parents/guardians refer them to us. Hardship in Marlborough is very prominent and very real.

We are doing what we can to get our 5-yearolds to school as soon as they are ready by

ensuring the financial aspect is taken care of. We are now beginning to see that removing this hurdle for the families is in fact working and that the children can start on time or if facing learning difficulties at the time most appropriate for the child due to our support.

Every child deserves to start school with everything they need, to feel positive and equipped to enjoy their learning journey. Uniforms are becoming incredibly expensive for families. Last year we spent a total of $11,354 at the 16 schools that these children were enrolled in as well as an additional $2,491 on stationery.

We are a 100% not for profit organisation, all the work we do is completely volunteer and all the donations we receive go directly to the children’s needs.

For more information on what we do or to donate please visit our website www. ssfimarlborough.nz

Seeking donationS

We are entirely a volunteer not for profit charity so we need every little bit of support to help us ensure all children in need starting school have the best start to school possible.

Reducing

For more information on what we do you can find us at www.ssfimarlborough.nz or contact us via our email:

Megan Rosene

Immigration Adviser with Te Whatu Ora

 Are you a dog or cat person?

Both.

 My friends would say I am... ‘A lot’.

 The best advice I ever received was? Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but it won’t get you anywhere.

 What would you buy if money was no object?

More time with all my favourite people.

 Local coffee haunt?

Herb and Olive, Karaka and It’s All Good Brew.

 Favourite takeaway? Minghettis Pizza.

 The shop you can’t walk past is? Red Hot Fashions.

 What’s the most thoughtful gift you’ve ever received?

A beautiful poutama tukutuku panel created by Fiona Mackie gifted to me by my husband for my 40th birthday.

 Where is your happy holiday place? Sorento, Italy.

 Favourite programme or series currently watching?

Waiting for the next part of Season 5 Yellowstone to be released.

 What’s one thing on your bucket list? To visit Bermuda.

Prepare for new season: By Wally Richards

The year is slipping away and now there are only a few weeks till the shortest day which heralds in a new season for gardening.

While its quiet gardening wise you have ample time on those nice days to prepare for the coming season of gardening.

Lets start off by those that are fortunate to have a glasshouse or tunnel house and to get it ship shape and ready for growing in soon.

Likely there has been insect problems over the past season and that is very normal as a glass house provides ideal conditions for pests to breed.

You may have some plants still in there growing either coming to the end of their days or not too bad.

What I am going to suggest is a simple way of fumigating your glasshouse but in doing so the plants in there may or may not survive.

It is better to leave any plants that are coming to the end of their days inside to be fumigated and kill the pests on them rather than take them outside and then the pests can colonise your outside plants.

If you have the odd plant in a container that you do not want to lose then best take them out while you are fumigating the house.

Any plants taken out should be placed in a good light but sheltered place and spray them all over; later in the day near dusk, with Wallys Super Neem Tree Oil with Wallys Super Pyrethrum added.

Also in case of root mealy bugs in the mix sprinkle some of Wallys Neem Tree Powder onto the top of the growing medium.

This, with later watering, will fix any pests in the mix feeding on the plants roots.

Place 2-3 tablespoons of Wallys Sulphur Powder onto a heath shovel or spade sitting in the middle of the glass house on the ground. In a larger tunnel house or glasshouse you would need to have more than one sulhpur burning to give a good coverage from the fumes.

A metal plate could be used instead if preferred as long as it is metal and cant catch on fire.

Close all vents leaving the door open for you to leave once lite.

The sulphur powder is not easy to light and you need a very strong flame such as used for killing weeds.

Otherwise dampen a little of the pile of sulphur with some Methylated Spirits and light that.

A fire Starter may also be used. Once the sulphur gets burning it is very difficult to put out.

Once alight it is time for you to get out as the fumes will make it difficult to

breathe and you dont want to die with the pests.

Close the door behind you and leave closed up for about 24 hours.

Then open door and vents and any plants you left in the house give them a light sprinkling with water from the hose. It may help save some on them.

After a few hours close down the vents and door as you dont want any stray pests finding their way back in.

Its a good ideal to build up a smell in the house to deter pests from entering by sprinkling Wallys Neem Tree Granules over the floor or soil.

Hang some fresh yellow sticky white fly traps in the house to catch any flying pests.

If you grow in soil in the glasshouse and have any concerns about diseases in the soil then apply Terracin to the soil as a drench and a couple of weeks later a drench with Mycorrcin.

Your glasshouse is now ready for the coming season and you can start germinating or planting seedlings after the 21st of June.

In the gardens outside keep the weeds down while they are slow to grow.

I prefer to use a sharp carving knife and slice below the crown of larger weeds in under the soil.

This leaves the rest of the roots to decompose in the soil and feed the soil life and plants.

Smaller weeds just scrape the blade of the knife over the soil and wipe them out.

Whitefly and pests on citrus trees are easy to control by placing Wallys Neem Tree Granules under the tree from trunk to drip line and in about 6-8 weeks all the pests feeding on the tree or on the roots will be gone.

There will be a lot of pests from last

season harboring over in your gardens so later in the afternoon when the sun is off the plants spray Wallys Neem Super Tree oil with Wally Super Pyrethrum added over and under the leaves of plants where there was infestations earlier.

Good idea to add some Raingard and MBL to the spray as well.

If you have not done so yet spray all cold sensitive plants with Vaporgard, spray on frost protection.

Vacant vegetable gardens can be planted into a green crop.

Ones that can be used for different advantages are:

Blue Lupin – a quick growing, nitrogen fixing crop suited to cooler climates.

Barley – adds protein, nitrogen and organic matter to strengthen the soil structure.

Oats – used to combat soil erosion and to help break up hard clay soils. Mixed grain – adds nitrogen and organic matter to the soil as well as helping to prevent wire worm.

Mustard – cleans up harmful soil fungi and provides good control of wireworm and nematodes, which often ruin root crops such as potatoes and carrots.

Mustard is a good weed suppressant suited to cooler climates but do not use this crop if you are planting cauliflower, broccoli and other brassica in the same area the next season. It is not a good time of the year to repot house plants as going into a larger container may cause over watering and damage.

This time of the year small drinks of water just to moisten up the mix of potted plants indoors.

Warm water is nice for them also. Keep warm and dry..

Blenheim's Columbian dancers Yor Gomez, Aleysha Iguara and Wendy Iguaran. Cumbia is Colombia's national dance, one of its most representative rhythms and the source and inspiration behind much of the country's popular music.

EVENT: Blenheim Lions 60th anniversary at the Scenic Circle Marlborough.

...with

ALWAYS TIME FOR A SELFIE WITH WINNIE: Locals get up close with NZ First Leader Winston Peters at his brief visit to the library on Sunday.

Friday 30th June 2023

11.15 am: Multicultural Mass at St Mary’s Hall

Saturday 1st July 2023

10am - 2pm: Open day - Guided classroom walkthroughs. Activities at school - Games ect... (Weather dependent)

Sunday 2nd July 2023

5pm - 6pm: Pre dinner drinks at St Mary’s Hall

6.00pm - Midnight: Seated Dinner at St Mary’s Hall

10.00am Mass - St Mary’s Church 11.00am Official opening of Lenora Freeth Outdoor Learning Space and the Freeth Whanau Room. Morning Tea to follow

FABULOUS: Josh and Sara Marshall at Priscilla Queen of the Desert last week.

Blenheim's Rebecca Anderson and kids.

CUMBIA:

Helen Williams accepting a Melvin Jones award from District Governor Hugh Currie.

Judy Brownlie accepting a Melvin Jones award from Club President Brett Cunningham. Melvin Jones was the founder and secretary-treasurer of Lions Clubs International. He was born in Fort Thomas, Arizona.

MGC Senior Choir Ovation will perform at the Big Sing Choir Festival on Tuesday, June 6 at the ASB Theatre.

TiT FOR TAT. Wanted sunny spot for a motorhome with water. In return my husband would work given hours per week at no charge. Previous experience has been farm managers most of our life. Phone Alan 027

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THE BLUE DOOR AGM

we’re hiring a chef manager!

G A lvA nis ed tin shed. 2.75msq complete with flooring and shelving. $175. Free delivery in Blenheim area. ph 0274336666

Ford Laser 2003 5 speed 2 litre. Four new tyres and shocks, 129km, NZ new, $5,200 ono. Ph Bob 0212 025 649.

Free, old style TV (not flat screen). 42 inch. Pick up Scott St. 0277692028.

ANTIQUE BUYERS

Alzheimers Society Marlborough

AGM

Monday 26th June at 7.00pm

Alzheimers Marlborough Centre

8 Wither Road, Blenheim. Ph 03 577-6172

Light supper to follow

CONTROL OPERATION

Vector Free Marlborough (VFM) wishes to advise the public of its intention to aerially apply the toxin Sodium fluoroacetate (1080) to parts of Molesworth Station and the adjacent Muller Station for the purpose of controlling possums. The Molesworth possum control operation is being carried out on behalf of OSPRI as part of its TBfree New Zealand programme, which aims to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from wildlife vectors that pose a risk to farmed cattle and deer.

Unfavourable weather conditions over recent weeks have delayed the planned commencement of this operation, originally scheduled for early May 2023.

Description of Control Area

The control area takes in a substantial tract of Molesworth Station and part of the adjacent Muller Station. The control area is more or less bounded by the Acheron Road in the east, Tophouse Road/Wairau Hanmer Springs Hydro Road in the west, including the head of the Wairau River, the Clarence River in the south and the Raglan Range to the north. A number of waterways flow through the project area, with the most notable of these being the Clarence and Wairau rivers.

The permission area for the Molesworth operations take in approximately 104,000 hectares of publicly owned land, administered by various agencies including the Department of Conservation, Land Information New Zealand and several local authorities. A detailed map may be obtained from VFM as per contact details below.

Commencement Date

The 2023 Molesworth operations will be carried out in two stages:

Bush Gully - Tarndale

Control in the approximately 96,000 hectare Bush Gully - Tarndale block is scheduled to commence from 29 May 2023, with the aerial application of non-toxic cereal pre-feed pellets. Note: Most pre feed will be dyed green, however in some areas non-dyed (straw coloured ) pre-feed will be used. This will be followed approximately 7-10 days later by the aerial application of bait containing biodegradable Sodium fluoroacetate (1080) also dyed green. In addition to aerial methods, supplemental ground control, using hand-laid 1080 pellets may be undertaken around sensitive areas and other places unsuitable for aerial methods.

All work is weather dependent, and commencement may be later than indicated. In the event of an extended delay, further notices will be placed to advise the public.

Yarra – Five Mile Control in the approximately 8,000 hectare Yarra – Five Mile block is scheduled to commence from 01 September 2023. Public notices for this operation will be placed nearer the time. Control methods for this block will be the same as the Bush Gully & Tarndale block.

Bait Description

Aerial and ground control using 1080:

• Pre-feed - Non-toxic cereal-based pellet, approximately 16mm long, cinnamon-lured, non-dyed ( straw coloured) and/or dyed green

• Toxic bait - Cereal-based pellet, approximately 16mm long, cinnamon-lured and dyed green with a toxic loading of 0.15% Sodium fluoroacetate (1080).

Note - all prefeed and 1080 bait for aerial and ground application will contain deer repellent.

Precautions

The public are reminded of the danger that toxic baits and possum carcasses pose, particularly to children and dogs.

• Do not touch or eat baits

• Children must be kept under strict supervision in the control area.

• Dogs must be kept under strict control at all times and not have access to, or be taken into, the control area, as they are particularly susceptible to harm from contact with toxic baits and poisoned carcasses. The risk that poisoned carcasses pose to dogs may extend downstream of the control area.

• Toxin warning signs will be installed at main public entry points and the public are reminded that it is an offence to remove this warning signage. Please follow the instructions on the signs.

• Game animals should not be sold or taken for eating from within or adjacent to this area until it is declared clear of pesticides.

**If you suspect poisoning

Contact your local hospital, or dial 111

National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764 766

In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian.

For further information please contact

VFM Operations Controller - Molesworth

Vector Free Marlborough PO Box 5171, Springlands, Blenheim 7241

Free Phone: 0508 548 008

Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz

Website: www.vectorfree.co.nz

OSPRI helps protect and enhance the reputation of New Zealand’s primary industries and currently runs the TBfree and National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) programmes.

KEOWN: Josephine (Jose) née Murrell. 27 May 1944 – 4 April 2023. Cameron (Cam), Lachlan, Islay, Hamish and families would like to sincerely thank all those who sent cards, flowers, provided food and gave their support upon the passing of Jose. Special thanks to the staff of Marlborough Hospice and Alzheimers Marlborough for their wonderful care. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our grateful and heartfelt thanks.

URGENT services

Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital

Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 578 0797.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands

Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am6pm. Saturday 9m - 5pm. Sunday 10am4pm. Public Holidays 10am - 4pm. Closed Christmas Day. ph 578 2271

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day.

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

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

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 2.30pm - 8pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Picton:

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm. Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

Death notices

COUCHMAN: Charles Patrick (Paddy).

On 29 May 2023, peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice, aged 79 years. At Paddy’s request, a private cremation has been held with a Memorial Service to be celebrated at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services on Friday 2 June at 2.00pm. To view the full notice please visit our website.

FISHER: Owen Gerald. Aged 84 passed away peacefully on 22nd May 2023 at Redwood Village Lifestyle Care. A Funeral Service for Owen has been held. To view the full notice please visit our website.

LaboUR needed for Olive Harvest in June. Please contact Chris 0274-985-404

Teacher aide

FORTUNE, Ida (née Moana): Passed away peacefully on Friday May 26, 2023, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of Merv, much-loved mother of Allister. Treasured grandmother of Arnold and Tyla, and great grandmother of Paetyn. Special thanks to all Merv and Ida’s friends and whānau for all their support. Messages may be sent to the Fortune family, 3535 S H 1, Riverlands, RD 4, Blenheim 7274. In lieu of flowers, a koha to the whānau would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 117251-0045635-55 Ref. FORTUNE. A small family farewell for Ida has been held, with the interment of her ashes to take place at a later date which will be notified by the whānau.

T: 03 578 4719

E: sowmans@funerals.co.nz W: www.sowmans.co.nz

HARNETT: John Michael. Died peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice on 27th May 2023, aged 87 years. John has been cremated according to his wishes. A gathering in his memory will be held early in July To view the full notice please visit our website.

RUFFELL: Yvonne Peggy (Peg). On 29 May 2023 peacefully at Bethsaida Rest Home surrounded by her loving family, aged 95 years. At Peg’s request, a private cremation has been held. To view the full notice please visit our website.

Bohally Intermediate is looking for a teacher aide to support our students with their learning.

9am - 1pm Monday to Friday (School term only) - for the remainder of 2023

Direct enquiries and applications (by 12th June) to Jo Sena (Deputy Principal) jo.sena@bohally.school.nz

WHAREHOKA, Winiata Paora Tunui (Vince): On Saturday May 27, 2023, unexpectedly at home in Picton. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved soulmate and rock to Pam, and loved Dad of Tania and Stephen Page (Perth), Wayne, Shaun; grandfather and great grandfather to his ngaa moko. Messages may be sent to 10 Kent Street, Picton 7220. A service for Vince will be held at Waikawa Marae, 210 Waikawa Road, Waikawa, Picton at 11am on Thursday June 1, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed from our website www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals

T: 03 578 4719 E: sowmans@funerals.co.nz

GARDENER

If you enjoy the outdoors, are energetic and physically fit - this could be the job for you! 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 email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz for an application form. Applications close 02/06/2023

MYLES: Peter John (Pete, Pedro). On Saturday, May 27th 2023, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, with family at his side. A celebration of Peter ’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim on Wednesday 31 May at 10am followed by a private family interment. To view the full notice please visit our website.

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MORAN, Marion Catherine: 13-03-1933 to 28-05-2018: Dearly loved wife of John Charles Moran. Loved Mother and “Mum” of Sandra, William, Gail, Andrew. I miss your laughter, I miss your tears, I miss your caring, I miss your quietness. William.

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By Russell McQuarters

By Russell McQuarters

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SOLUTION

SOLUTION

For March 9, 2005

Last Week 24 May 2023

For March 9, 2005

Fran CEO of Special Olympics

By Chris Valli

Special Olympics Marlborough is pleased to hear of the appointment of Fran Scholey to the position of Chief Executive Officer for Special Olympics New Zealand.

Fran brings an excellent track record of success to the role, having spent the past five years serving as Chief Executive of Netball Central Zone and will commence her duties with Special Olympics New Zealand on July 3.

Marlborough Special Olympics co-ordinator Cindy Adams-Vining says Fran’s appointment continues the strong leadership legacy and says Marlborough will continue to be well looked after and in good hands.

“As an organisation they are very good at looking after our athletes at a regional level,” says Cindy. “In Marlborough we come under the Wellington area and our liaison/ regional coordinator looks after us well. At the grassroots level, Marlborough athletes continue to flourish.”

Fran brings an excellent track record of success to the role, having spent the past five years serving as Chief Executive of Netball Central Zone and will commence her duties

with Special Olympics New Zealand on July 3.

Fran’s recent success in leading an organization on a bi-cultural journey will prove invaluable as Special Olympics New Zealand also continue our journey along this pathway, as will her vast experience in the leadership of financial management, commercial relationships, eve nt m anagement, stakeholder management and organizational change.

“It is a privilege to be the incoming CEO at Special Olympics New Zealand. I look forward to working alongside the SONZ Board and staff, stakeholders, partners, clubs, volunteers and amazing athletes in the coming months, building on the work done before me but also the new opportunities for growth and development we can achieve together,” she says.

Special Olympics New Zealand Chair, Al Robson says they are fortunate to have a highly respected and experienced person as Fran.

“To have someone with Fran’s enthusiasm and passion for our community leading the organization into its next chapter is a very exciting time for Special Olympics New Zealand. I look forward to working with her to build on the

Marlborough’s Special Olympians in November last year.

great achievements of our organization to date.”

Meanwhile, Marlborough’s Special Olympian swimmers took part in the Ribbon Day on Sunday at the Stadium. Ribbon day is held every May in Marlborough.

Ribbon and Certificate Days are the most common kind of competition

for athletes involved in Special Olympics New Zealand and are called Ribbon or Certificate Days because athletes are awarded ribbons/ certificates for first to eighth place. Next year the swimming calendar will see the continuation of regional ribbon days with the nationals to be in Christchurch in in 2025. In June

Marlborough’s bowlers will go to Nelson for a Ribbon Day event. Special Olympics New Zealand aims to provide children and adults with an intellectual disability yearround sports training and competition opportunities enabling them t o learn, grow, compete and to recognize their achievements.

Marlborough Boys' College students Jack Love, Finn McNabb and Max Skehan recently competed at the New Zealand National Age Group Championships in Hawkes Bay. Regarded as the top level of age group swimming in New Zealand, the meet has very tough qualifying standards. All boys swam personal bests throughout the meet, with finals placings for Jack (5th - 200 butterfly, 6th - 100 butterfly & 10th - 200 freestyle) and Finn (9th, 200m backstroke), putting them top 10 in New Zealand for those events.

Golf Results

Rarangi Golf Club

Wed 24 May: Mens Midweek Single Par: Phil Hill 2, Terry Lane 2, Mike Walker 1, Allan Shutkowski 1, Clarry Neame 0, David Best 0, Jerome January 0, Allan Ryder -1, Arthur Ross -1, Lindsay McAlpine -1, Shane Weaver -2, Terry Allen -2, Gordie Lang -3, Malcolm Dixon -3.

Thu 25 May: Ladies Midweek Par: Lynn Naysmith 3, Carolyn Reaney 2, Tracy Bary 0, Dale McCrindle -1, Marilyn Smith -1, Sue Lang -2, Di Betts -3, Denise Hodson -3.

Sat 27 May: Net Medal: Ladies - Rete Kydd, Pat Olliver 73, Bridget Quaife 75, Anne New-

Marlborough Golf Club

Tue 23 May: 9 Hole Stableford: Leana Gargiulo 16, Margret Hall 15, Joanna Ainge 12. 25 May, Russian Roulette: Julie Nicolle & Debra Nicholls 44, Karen Morris & Lyndy Larkin 43, Vivienne Boyle & Jane Anderson-Bay 42.

Fri 26 May: Men’s Stableford Div.1: Ramon Coleman 35, Jock Glennie 34, Malcolm McKenzie 34. Div.2: Neal Ibbotson 38, Brian Brohm 34,

man 75, Mariann Grant 77, Marilyn Smith 78, Frances Price 80. Mens - Peter Browning 68, David Price 70, Glenn Kirby 72, Dennis Wye 73, Mike Walker 74, Terry Allen 75, Maxwell Short 75, Terry Lane 75.

Sun 28 May: Net Medal: Ladies - Mariann Grant 68, Frances Price 69, Dale McCrindle 70, Sue Lang 74, Helen Neame 75. Mens - Terry Lane 69, Gordie Lang 70, Allan Ryder 71, Blair Bavin 72, Mark Milne 73, Bruce Verry 73, Greg Thomas 74, Allan Shutkowski 75, David Best 75, Peter Browning 75, Phil Hill 75.

Charlie Leith 33. 27 May, Women’s par: Jean Dowling 1, Julie Nicolle -1, Judy Ibbotson -4, Janet Leith -4, Karen Morris -4. Men’s Stableford Div.1: Mark Watson 35, Bede O’Malley 34, Matt Croad 34. Div.2:James Tyson 36, Jon Nicol 35, Nick Robinson 34. Div.3:Ian Newport 36, Alastair Boyle 35, Dave Wiley 34, John Humm 34, Jeff Clarke 34.

RIGHT: Fran Scholey

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