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Cherry trees throughout Marlborough are beginning to blossom, heralding the countdown to the annual cherry harvest which kicks off in mid-November with early varieties.

Local cherry growers are extending the message out to the local community, or anyone who may not have enough work due to COVID-19, to apply for harvest roles.

This comes as the industry looks to offer roles locally which would usually be filled by backpackers and workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.

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Local cherry growers; Blair McLean of Cherrybank Orchard, Simon Bishell of Caythorpe Family Estate, and Nicola Whyte of Cherryland Orchard pictured amongst some blossoming Rosann cherry trees.

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According to Cherrybank owner, Blair McLean, around 200 hundred tonnes from a good season in Marlborough is harvested, compared to the 2500 tonnes processed nationally last year.

But the industry is predicting that nationally it could be between 50007000 tonnes this year, he says.

“This is why we want the government to extend working holiday visas for those still here.

“We’ve all had interest from backpackers but some of them have visas about to run out, so we are hoping for an extension.

“We also want to offer the work to locals,” he adds.

Cherrybank hires around 60 staff for harvest made up of 30 pickers and 30 in the packhouse.

Of the 60 Blair says half are locals and the other half are university students and backpackers.

“We’re lucky because we pick early so we usually have a few backpackers

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floating around to work, then in mid-December they go down to Central Otago for the golden pick.

“There are professional pickers who work in Australia and the Northern Hemisphere before coming to us, but there will be none of them this year,” he says.

Cherryland owner, Nicola Whyte, says her family owned orchard employs a similar number, and like the other orchard owners will have jobs available for locals willing to fill the gap.

“It’s a good chance for people to have a change,” she says. “We have a guy who comes back every year for the harvest; he likes it because it gives him a change from the grape industry where he works.

“It’s one month of intense picking whereas grapes are all year round, and it’s a chance to potentially earn some good money in that time,” Nicola says.

Just down the road from Cherryland is Caythorpe Family Estate which has

a smaller scale cherry operation with two hectares, and employs up to 12 workers during harvest.

“We do have some returning staff each harvest,” Simon Bishell says.

“We also like employing younger workers as they come back for the next four or so years while they’re studying.

“It’s sharp but short of around four to five weeks of good hours, and a good opportunity for locals if they are willing,” he says.

So what’s involved with cherry picking?

The season kicks off in Marlborough from mid-November onwards depending on fruit ripening, and goes through to just after Christmas.

Training is provided by each orchard on how they like their cherries picked, and workers must be fit and capable of climbing a ladder and carrying a 5kg bucket of cherries.

Pickers are paid on contract; the number of 5kg buckets they pick, and the more you pick the more you earn.

Likewise in the packhouse a con-

tract rate is offered.

“It is physical and you are on your feet all day but there are benefits,” Nicola says.

“You’re outside in the fresh air and getting exercise, and in many cases learning new skills.”

Once picked a large majority of Marlborough cherries are destined for the domestic market and a portion is exported to Korea and China, depending on the season.

“Logistically this year will be different,” Blair says. “The Summerfruit NZ Board, which I’m a member of, has formed a sub-committee to look into the logistics of export.”

The Board has been actively encouraging growers throughout the country to think broadly about attracting workers in light of the uncertainty around the seasonal workforce.

Anyone interested in applying for a job during the cherry season are encouraged to make contact with any of the five local orchards.

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This Saturday and Sunday, the Nelson-Marlborough Truck Modellers Club will stage their annual expo at Redwoodtown Hall. From model aeroplanes, trucks, and cars; to fire engines, lego, and even a raffle - this event is sure to delight both young and old alike.

In attendance will be club member Warren Piesse. Warren is one of the founding members of the club. The modeller became interested in models as

a child, collecting Matchbox trucks. Now, Warren has scores of different models he has carefully put together and painted over the years.

“This is my addiction,” Warren laughs.

The Nelson-Marlborough Truck Modellers Club is currently looking for new members.

Meetings are held every first Thursday of the month, with tea and coffee provided. Members are invited to show their models to the group. Membership is $10 a year.

Warren says that future members will be able to develop their “building and collecting knowledge.”

“It’s about fellowship, knowledge, and participation.”

RIGHT: Nelson-Marlborough Truck Modellers Club member, Warren Piesse, will be attending the club's annual expo this weekend. Warren welcomes people interested in models to attend, and to approach him about joining the club if interested.

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Finding happiness

By Celeste Alexander

Someone you know could be a happy person, a husband or wife, a parent or a professional. What many might not know is that one of these people could be struggling with depression.

This is the message of local woman, Lisa Sanft, who is sharing her story as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (September 21-27).

It is Lisa’s hope that by sharing her story it will inspire others to know that no matter how low they might feel, they can learn to love life again.

Lisa says it was during her younger years that she began experiencing some mental health issues such as wanting to sleep during the day and having unexplained feelings of sadness.

“It got progressively worse as I grew up; there wasn’t anything that triggered these feelings,” Lisa says. “I had a loving family and didn’t have trouble making friends.

“Academically I didn’t really struggle at school. I did marching and had lots of friends, had my own pony and enjoyed riding.

There isn’t anything I can say happened to cause my depression,” she says.

Lisa was referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), but after a while she felt she was coping better and no longer needed the support.

However it was after a serious illness struck her just one week after being married, and later experiencing a marriage breakdown, that Lisa’s mental health began to suffer once again.

“I went from having this clear idea of what I wanted – marriage, children and buying a house, to ending up in hospital and having

to learn to walk again.

“My family stepped in to provide a lot of support and they were amazing, but mentally I wasn’t.

“People often say that after being so sick you come out a better person. When I did recover I could walk again and people thought because physically I looked better, that I was. But mentally I was far from OK. “I went through some dark times; I was self-destructive and sabotaged my own happiness.

“I pushed people away when they tried to help and was just so angry at everyone and myself. My family could see my descent but I couldn’t, I was in complete denial.

“My family did everything they could and provided me with so much love and support, and I always knew they were there checking in on me,” she says.

It was during a doctor’s appointment that Lisa began talking to her GP about what she was going through and from there she received support from adult mental health services.

Over time, with the support of her family and friends Lisa has been able to once again find the joy in her life and learn to live with her depression.

“There is hope,” she says. “I want people to know that there will be times you feel low and life may be hard but you can come through it and accept that you are who you are.”

Another thing Lisa credits her recovery to, is her dog Tank.

“He saved me,” she says. “I can’t have children due to the treatment I have to have for my illness so I hadn’t felt that maternal love.

“Tank was the turning point.

Even when I was going through my darkest times he was always happy to see me and still loved me

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Free parking extended Councillors have agreed to extend free parking in Blenheim and Picton until June 30, 2021.

From 1 October the first hour of parking in both towns will be free.

Mayor John Leggett said the initiative originally introduced in May, aims to encourage people into the Picton and Blenheim CBDs to help boost retail sales and hospitality activity to assist Marlborough’s COVID-19 recovery.

Council also decided that 50 percent of the projected shortfall to Council’s parking account - the result of free parking, will be off-set by funding from Council’s Emergency Reserves account.

People parking in Blenheim or Picton are reminded to activate a Pay by Plate meter by entering their registration plate number, even if they’re staying for less than one hour.

Final call for feedback on local road speed limits

Local woman Lisa Sanft credits the support of her family, friends and her dog Tank for helping her through depression.

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“I also owe a lot to my employers who are so supportive.

“It’s them, my family and people like our family friends who gave me and Tank somewhere to live, who have played a massive part in my life.

“I’m forever grateful to everyone who has supported me, and to those who are out there struggling with mental illness I encourage

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Marlborough’s Local Road Speed Limits Bylaw Review identifies the top 10 per cent of local roads that would benefit most from speed limit changes.

The consultation closes this Friday (September 25).

Blenheim roads include Alabama Road East, School Road, Dry Hills Lane, Old Renwick Road, Blicks Lane, Rene Street, Thomsons Ford Road, Rose Manor Drive, Rembrandt Drive, Spencer Place, Battys Road, David Street, Beaver Road, Hutcheson Street, Seymour Street and Alfred Street.

In Picton, the roads include London Quay, High Street, Wellington Street and Endeavour Lane. In Tuamarina, Hunter Road, Blind Creek Road, Campbells Road and Cotterill Street are all included.

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‘Wood’ you ride this bike?

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Vicky Gane, Annette Milne, Figaro's Cafe employee Alicia Oliver, and Jan Morrow.

Vicky, Annette, and Jan are three friends who have been meeting at Figero's Cafe every Friday since the cafe opened.

Friends meet at same cafe for over a decade

By Frances Chin

Due to people’s busy lives, many may struggle to catch up with their friends on a regular basis. Not Vicky Gane, Annette Milne, and Jan Morrow. Since Figaro’s Cafe opened almost 15-years ago, these three friends have met for lunch there, every Friday.

Vicky and Jan met as practice nurses, and through Vicky, Jan met Annette.

The friends meet every Friday, with their friend, Robin, occasionally joining. They enjoy Figaro’s Cafe due to its great food, outdoor dining, and gluten free options.

With Vicky being celiac, she needs to go to a restaurant that can accommodate her

Instead of spending big bucks on an aluminium road bike – maybe do what local retiree David Miller has done, and make one yourself out of some leftover wood! These past three months, ex engineer David has been working on a personal project of his; a pushbike made of wood. Last week he finally completed his project.

The pushbike is hollow, and is light, weighing only 22 pounds. For comparison, most pushbikes weigh around 30 pounds,

with mountain bikes weighing as much as 50 pounds. The bicycle’s frame is pine, “faced” with plywood. Mahogany veneer covers the bicycle’s front and sides. Not all of the bike is wooden, with the wheels being rubber, and the brakes and pedals, metal.

Despite its low weight, the bicycle is perfectly rideable. David has hand-painted mural of his last name ‘Miller’ under the handlebars.

The bike will be a gift to his son, who wants to hang it on the wall of his garage.

Next on the agenda for David is the restoration of a 1980 Peugeot racing bike.

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“The lunch is enjoyable because there are no expectations,” Vicky says. The friends simply turn up at the same time every Friday, and see who has managed to make it.

“We’ve been through lots together.

Weddings, and babies,” Annette laughs.

“Our children grew up together, and went to the same school.”

During their time in Blenheim, the group of friends has seen a few changes.

Alongside a more diverse population, cafes and other eateries have appeared in the town centre.

“Cafe culture has appeared. Blenheim is not a small town anymore.”

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Appetite boosted by language skills

Dave Tyney is celebrating New Zealand Chinese Language Week by encouraging others to learn. Photo by Jim Tannock Photography.

Dave Tyney’s Mandari speaking journey began with the desire to be able to better order beer with his dumplings.

This week is New Zealand Chinese Language Week, and Dave is one of nine Mandarin Superstars around the country, telling their language story as part of the week to encourage others to learn at least a few phrases.

Dave is owner of Cirro Wines, and consulting winemaker with Viscosity Ltd. He lives in Marlborough, but works throughout Asia, playing a key role in building up China’s premium wine-growing industry in Ningxia.

He was visiting his parents, who were then teaching in Beijing nearly 10 years ago, and started picking up words and phrases by being immersed in the language.

“I was having trouble ordering beer with my dumplings.”

He learned through immersion and the odd phone app, never

taking a course.

“It was initially about food, greetings, and directions. Then it became more about the work-related benefits and the cultural benefits of being able to speak Mandarin,” he says.

Dave became a winemaker and in 2014 entered the inaugural Ningxia International Winemakers’ Challenge, where winemakers from around the world competed to make the best wine from grapes grown in Ningxia, the far north of China, where China has based its premium wine-growing region. He won both the white and red sections of the challenge, and has been in demand as a consultant winemaker, making several trips to China each year for months at a time, pre-COVID. Having Mandarin language skills makes business opportunities more fluid, he says.

“There’s a different tone when it goes through a translator.

When it comes from yourself,

it strengthens the relationship between you and a client, even if it’s small things.”

Dave says business is different in China.

“What happens outside the workplace is also important - dinners, events. Having the ability to converse, even a little bit, is reassuring. It gives more confidence.”

Mandarin is one of the core languages of the world going forward, he says.

“If you’re interested in China, Asia, or international business, then a few key words will bring you closer to potentially understanding future clients and endeavours.”

One of the most rewarding things about learning Mandarin, Dave says, has been helping other foreigners with their Mandarin, “which I didn’t think was possible”.

He encourages others to learn the language.

“Don’t be afraid to try. Open your mouth and make a noise.”

An afternoon of country music The Nelson Country Music Club is excited to be bringing their next NZ Sun City Country Music Awards fundraising event to Blenheim.

The club will be hosting a Country Showcase on Sunday, September 27, 1.30pm at the Nurses Recreation Hall.

Admission is $10. The Concert will feature a talented line up of artists from Marlborough, Nelson, & Murchison, including young multi-award winning performers Zac Griffith and Maddison Connor.

The artists will be accompanied by a fantastic five-piece backing band from Nelson.

Raffles will be available for purchase and

a complimentary ‘cuppa’ will be provided during interval.

All proceeds will be put toward the running of this year’s NZ Sun City Country Music Awards, scheduled to be held at Club Waimea (Richmond) over Labour Weekend.

This a major country music singing contest that draws performers, young and old alike, from all over the South Island to compete.

The event costs upward of $35,000 to run annually, and the volunteer committee are hugely appreciative of the wonderful support from the public at their fundrais-

ing concerts, and are sure the upcoming Blenheim Showcase will be no exception.

The NZ Sun City Country Music Awards Committee would also like to acknowledge the Blenheim Country Music Club for their support and assistance, and thank them for their generous sponsorship of the upcoming 2020 Sun City Awards.

The alliance between both clubs helps to ensure that country music continues to thrive here in the ‘Top of the South’.

So round up your friends, family and neighbors and be sure to get along to the Nurses Recreation Hall on Sun. Sept 27th for a ‘not to be missed’ show. PBA

The Nelson Country Music Club is bringing their next NZ Sun City Country Music Awards fundraising event to Blenheim on Sunday, September 27.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: Where in New Zealand would you recommend visiting on holiday?

Barb Wells Motueka Golden Bay. It’s just beautiful.

Colleen Carston Nelson Kaitaia. It’s very natural, with lots of scenic walks.

Dagmar Moulisova Blenheim Wanaka. It’s amazing.

Kay Hart Blenheim Golden Bay. It’s beautiful, with nature and beaches.

Liz Armstrong Nelson Nelson. It’s very pleasant.

Sarka Schejbalora Blenheim Definitely the South Island.

Fiordland, and the Catlins.

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Wilding pines I recently took a 4WD up the Leatham Valley, a tributary of the Branch and Wairau Rivers. I was astounded at the wilding pines and close to the 4WD road. The Branch valley is similar with wilding pines really taking over. The question is what are the authorities doing? This is public land (not DOC land) supposedly managed by the Department of Conservation.

There are mature exotics growing by the roads both up the Branch and Leatham obviously being mature or near mature, at least 20 years old.

Twenty years of neglect by DOC. Similarly what is MDC doing?

I suppose like the accelerated siltation of the Marlborough Sounds despite studies pointing to severe problem - nothing!

Oh I forgot, set up a committee and talk about it. What is MDC’s “pest” management doing?

Instead focus on a fictitious pest like wallaby (none in Marlborough) take smothering Old Man’s Beard off the plant pest list and talk.

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Lives thrown away Putting to sea in a high-rise block of cattle pens, during the well-known typhoon season, only make sense if the ship’s master and officers know well that they will be replaced by even more desperate wage-earners if they refuse to sail.

The insurers of this coffin-ship, flag of conveni-

ence flying, will ease the pain of the shareholders by spreading the cost around. Pity about the lives thrown away, but hey, excrement occurs, when there’s a dollar that must be made.

Watch yourselves, Kiwi seafarers.

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Mr Stevenson’s letter on Wed 16th about public beach access south of Kapara Te Hau (Grassmere) is confusing. Like many, I go down here most weeks, enjoy fishing with mates, fossicking, the wildlife and scenery. People will always be able to walk along this beach to fish, to paddle, to watch birds, to look for shells and other taonga, or to just wander, relax and enjoy. This traditional beach use has been occurring for 100s of years, since parties of Maori first came to enjoy the abundant kaimoana found here.

Unfortunately since the Kaikoura earthquake caused uplift, 4-wheel-drive vehicles have been able to drive more easily along this fragile coast. The results of increasing numbers of cars, trucks and motorbikes- many zooming over the beach without regard or respect for other beach users or for the wildlife (that used to live and breed successfully here) has been evident from both tyre tracks, videos and photos.

To my knowledge, there is no commercial interest wanting to prohibit recreational fishermen from access. There is a concerned group of locals, however, who are worried with the growth in numbers of 4-wheel-drive vehicles at weekends and holidays, riding roughshod over this

coastline. The vehicle drivers, maybe unintentionally, have been spoiling the peace and wilderness for walkers and wildlife alike, ripping up fragile vegetation growing on the dunes, in the pea-gravel stretches, riding over sandy beds of juvenile shellfish and disrepecting areas of cultural significance.

It is a relief to see that, finally, the local council has taken its responsibility for protecting this area of great natural significance seriously. The geology and the native wildlife- seabirds, shellfish, gecko, skink, spiders and other invertebrates, plus native plants- are an amazing but fragile. Much is either endangered or rare, and whose survival is now at risk with the increased traffic within their habitat.

The MDC has proposed a bylaw that will not restrict public access, rather, it will ensure that people are able to come to this coastline to fish, to enjoy the peace and taonga found living here, safely. We are grateful that our council has finally stepped in to protect it, so that future generations can also enjoy what we have the privilege of experiencing today. It’s truly the best coast around ... let’s keep it that way!

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Free parking extended to June 2021

Final call for feedback on speed limits

Councillors have decided to extend free parking in Blenheim and Picton until 30 June 2021.

From 1 October the first hour of parking in both towns will be free.

Mayor John Leggett said the initiative, originally introduced in May, aims to encourage people into the Picton and Blenheim CBDs to boost retail sales and hospitality activity to assist Marlborough’s COVID-19 recovery.

“The information we’ve received since May shows that free parking has been effective. Pay by Plate data reports vehicle visits to the CBD are starting to return to pre-COVID levels.”

“This is a great result and shows that Marlburians are getting out and supporting local shops and hospitality businesses,” Mayor Leggett said.

If you’re parking in Blenheim or Picton please activate a Pay by Plate meter by entering your registration plate number, even if you’re staying less than an hour.

You can also pay remotely by using the PayMyPark phone app once your first hour of free time has expired.

The Alfred Street car park is included in the first hour free initiative.

However, all day tariffs for the car park building and all day parks

Submissions on local road speed limits close at 5.00 pm this Friday 25 September, so now’s your final chance to have your say.

Marlborough’s Local Road Speed Limits Bylaw Review identifies the top 10 per cent of local roads that would benefit most from speed limit changes.

Blenheim roads include Alabama Road East, School Road, Dry Hills Lane, Old Renwick Road, Blicks Lane, Rene Street, Thomsons Ford Road, Rose Manor Drive, Rembrandt Drive, Spencer Place, Battys Road, David Street, Beaver Road, Hutcheson Street, Seymour Street and Alfred Street.

Roads in Picton include London Quay, High Street, Wellington Street and Endeavour Lane. In Tuamarina, Hunter Road, Blind Creek Road, Campbells Road and Cotterill Street.

The Local Road Speed Limits Bylaw Review Statement of Proposal and submission form is available at www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ bylaws/speed-limit-bylaw-2014/

remain at $4 per day.

Councillors also decided that half of the projected shortfall in income to the Council’s parking account will be off-set by funding from its Emergency Reserves.

Mayor Leggett said it’s important to understand that free parking has funding implications for everyone.

“The Council will need to carefully consider how we best manage parking in future, as part of our 2021-31 Long Term Plan considerations,” he said. email: mdc@ Ph: 03 520 7400 or email mdc@marlborough.govt.nz for marlborough.govt.nz for further further or advice or assistance. advice assistance.

Have your say on dogs Consultation Consultation on on the the Marlborough Marlborough District District Council Council Dog Dog Control Control Policy Policy and Bylaw Bylaw is is underway underway and and will will run run for six six weeks, weeks, closing closing at at 5.00 5.00 pm pm on on Monday Monday 99 November.

November.

Animal Animal Control Control Contract Contract Manager Manager Jane Jane Robertson Robertson says says the the review review proposes proposes some some changes. changes.

“The draft bylaw proposes proposes allowing allowing dogs into into Blenheim’s Blenheim’s CBD CBD ifif they they are are on a leash leash and and under under control, control, and and increases increases the the restricted restricted area area around around playgrounds playgrounds for for dogs dogs from from three three to to 10 metres. metres. ItIt also also prohibits prohibits dogs dogs from Blenheim’s PollardPollard Park and from Blenheim’s ParkWard and Beach, and proposes changing Ward Beach, and proposes changingparts parts of the theTaylor Taylor River off-leash to River fromfrom on-leash to off-leash” on-leash.”

“We want input from dog owners “We wantgeneral input from dog and the public to owners make sure and the general publicworks to make our policy and bylaw for our sure our Ms policy and bylaw works region,” Robertson said. for everyone our region,” period Ms Following theinconsultation a Robertson said. of councillors, Jamie sub-committee Following the consultation period a Arbuckle (Chair), Barbara Faulls, sub-committee councillors, Jamie Thelma Sowmanofand Nadine Taylor, Arbuckle (Chair), Barbara will hear submissions on Faulls, the review.

Thelma Nadine Taylor, HearingsSowman will takeand place in early will hear submissions on the will review.

December when submitters have Hearings will taketoplace in early the opportunity speak.

December when submitters The sub-committee will thenwill have the opportunity to speak. before make its final assessment The sub-committee will then make presenting the proposed policy and its finalamendments assessment before bylaw to the presenting the proposed Committee. policy and bylaw Environment Once amendments to the Environment adopted by the committee, the Committee.

Once will adopted policy and bylaw go toby thethe full committee, and early bylawnext Council for the finalpolicy adoption will year.go to the full Council for final

proposed-speed-limit-bylaw-2020-localroads/?ed-step=1 Submission forms are also available at Council reception in Blenheim, Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and the Picton Library and Service Centre.

Commemoration service marks Battle of Britain anniversary A memorial service was held at the Blenheim War Memorial in Seymour Square on Sunday to mark 80 years since the Battle of Britain.

Royal Air Force (RAF) resistance to the Luftwaffe’s aerial bombing of southern England prevented a German of Britain, Britain, aa turning turning point point invasion of World War War Two. Two. Airmen in World Airmen from from all all

over the Commonwealth, Commonwealth, including including New Zealand, served in RAF Fighter Command.

Mayor John Leggett welcomed welcomed guests, guests, including 32 military personnel from RNZAF Base Woodbourne.

Woodbourne. Wing Wing Commander Peter Peter De De Rungs, Rungs, Officer the Commanding Base Woodbourne, Officer Commanding Base Woodbourne delivered delivered the the keynote keynote address. address.

Blenheim bus stop changesought Abandoned yacht - owner

adoption early next year.

Council is is required required to to review review its its Dog Dog Council Control Policy Policy and and Bylaw Bylaw every every 10 10 Control years. The The last last review review was was in in 2012.

2012. years. more information information and and to to make make aa For more submission, visit: visit: www.marlborough. www.marlborough. submission, govt.nz/your-council/bylaws/doggovt.nz/your-council/bylaws/dogcontrol-bylaw-2010/proposed-dogcontrol-bylaw-2010/proposed-dogcontrol-policy-and-bylaw-review control-policy-and-bylaw-review Submission forms, forms, copies copies of of the the Submission Statement of of Proposal, Proposal, and and the the draft draft Statement proposed policy policy and and bylaw bylaw are are also also proposed available at at the the Council’s Council’s Blenheim Blenheim available office, the the Picton Picton Library Library and and Service Service office, Centre and and from from Animal Animal Control, Control at Centre Main Street, Street, Blenheim.

Blenheim.

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www.marlborough.govt.nz

The Blenheim bus (South route) will longer stop atisMitre 10 Mega on ThenoHarbourmaster Alabama users are asked seeking the Road. ownerBus of this to use the nearby stop at Redwood yacht, known as ‘Wy Wurrie’. It appears to have been abandoned in Waterfall Bay, Port Ligar.

The vessel is now in the possession of the Harbourmaster. If it remains unclaimed for 30 days it may be sold or destroyed.

If you have any information about this yacht, please contact the Harbourmaster’s office on Ph: 03 520 7400.

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

Street instead.

For further information go to www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/ blenheim-bus-services

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Helping the world’s tiny super heroes Bees play an important role in keeping the planet growing by pollinating native plants, our gardens and food crops. Giving them a helping hand are beekeepers like Matt Goldsworthy, who dedicate their careers to caring for them. Matt talks to reporter Celeste Alexander about beekeeping and why bees are often misunderstood.

Matt is one of more than 9000 beekeepers in New Zealand. It’s a progressive industry which is thought to date back to 1839 when Mary Brumby, the sister of a Methodist missionary, is considered to be the first documented person to introduce honey bees to NZ when she brought two hives ashore at Hokianga.

For Matt his introduction to the apiculture industry began as a summer job lending a hand to a mate harvesting honey.

“Like most young people leaving college I had no idea what I wanted to do,” he laughs. “So I studied travel and tourism at UCOL in Palmerston North for two years.

“I came out of that a qualified travel agent and moved home to go dairy farming while looking for a tourism job.

“After two years I got sick of that and started looking for a new job but there wasn’t much in tourism so in between I had a friend I played football with who was a beekeeper and needed a hand over summer.

“It sounded fun, and I ended up loving it. I’ve worked in beekeeping ever since; it’s now been 14-years,” he says.

Eight years ago Matt, while searching for a permanent beekeeping position, had the choice between Whangarei and Blenheim.

“The job was with Taylor Pass Honey so I came down for an interview and took a drive around Marlborough to see what the region was like.

“I decided it was time for a change and liked the region, and I’ve been here ever since,” he says.

Having grown up on a farm, beekeeping provided Matt with the outdoors

environment he loved.

“We get to see all of Marlborough on an everyday basis. We have the best lunch spots in the region,” he jokes.

Loving his role as ‘Apiary’ manager, Matt says every day is interesting when looking after the honey and queen bee side of the operations.

“I enjoy the unpredictability and how it’s constantly changing and challenging,” he says.

“No beekeeper knows everything about bees; we’re constantly challenged and I’m still learning now.”

Matt leads a team of 14 beekeepers working on the ground as well as the queen breeding team.

“The queen breeding is an interesting area,” he says. “There are fertilised and unfertilised eggs that the queen lays. The fertilised are female and the unfertilised are male,” he says.

“If a hive naturally needs a queen a prospective queen egg is selected and fed royal jelly.

“These are put into a cell cup and put into a hive without a queen so the worker bees can rear the larvae.

“Before they hatch we take them to a hive and put them in where they will be for three weeks. Then hopefully we find a freshly made queen which we give to our beekeepers in the field to replace old queens; and we sell them too,” he says.

Interestingly the sole difference between a honey bee worker and a queen is in the nourishment they receive during the maturation process.

“Bees are pretty amazing,” Matt says.

“And often misunderstood by people.

“They aren’t these aggressive things that sting you all of the time. If you stand on them or get one down your top

then their natural reaction is to panic and sting.

“But most of the time they are calm and docile, especially when it’s a warm day and they are focused on making honey.

“Don’t get me wrong, if they’re not having a good day they can sting but if you get a warm summer’s day we can happily work the hives in shorts and t-shirt without an issue,” Matt says.

Which type of honey does Matt prefer?

“I have a sweet tooth so I like blue borage. It’s one of my favourites on toast,” he says.

Leading into the busy season there are some new challenges facing the apiculture industry, much like other seasonal industries.

COVID-19 has not only had an effect on exports but also the overseas backpackers who are employed by Taylor Pass Honey right through the company’s operations.

“During the honey harvesting, from helping to lift honey boxes through to the packhouse extraction, about 80 percent of it is run with backpackers,” Matt says.

“So we are busy working on developing a plan on how to manage that. The biggest challenges we are facing are honey prices and the ability to move honey. COVID has affected exports and everyone is still adjusting to the new export standards and finding new markets,” he says.

Work aside, Matt enjoys working on his lifestyle block in the Wairau Valley, and recently became a new father.

“It’s pretty exciting times,” he says.

“Busy, but good.”

Matt Goldsworthy, a beekeeper for Taylor Pass Honey.

Photos by David James.

The beekeeping team at Taylor Pass Honey.

The Marlborough Beekeepers Association is celebrating Bee Awareness Month with an open day at the Marlborough Research Centre, Budge Street on Sunday, September 27 at 2pm. There will be spot prizes, honey tasting, and a display of other bee products. Come and learn about bees and beekeeping. All welcome.

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Musical director receives life membership

By Frances Chin

Dr Rod Bird has been awarded a life membership with Marlborough Sounds Chorus, for his ‘te-nor-riffic’ work with the ensemble.

Rod has been a member of the MSC almost since its inception in 1995.

Currently the chorus’ musical director, Rod has sung in both the baritone and tenor sections of the ensemble.

The musician has also composed and arranged songs for the chorus, such as the popular song, ‘Don’t you just love Marlborough.’ Rod got the idea for the song after hearing the Chamber of Commerce come up with the trademark ‘Love Marlborough.’

“I wrote the song quite quickly, then put it aside. I later went back and thought about the lyrics,” says Rod. “I decided to use it for the barbershop chorus.”

Rod is very pleased with his life membership, saying that it was “a very nice gesture which appreciated fully.”

“It was great. We’re a small organisation, and it was really nice that the guys showed their appreciation.”

“Barbershop is a great hobby, we get on really well. It’s an important part in all of our lives.”

“Rod brings an enormous wealth of experience, patience, and passion to the craft of barbershop singing,” president of Marlborough Sounds Chorus, Chris Young says.

“The chorus is greatly indebted to him

Road safety volunteer, Nigel Perry, responds to a Text Talk in last Wednesday's Sun Newspaper on the topic of pedestrian crossings.

Pedestrian crossing clarification

By Celeste Alexander

Doctor Rod Bird and Bridget Byrne. Rod recently received a life membership with the Marlborough Sounds Chorus.

for his commitment to singing in this most demanding discipline.

He is an inspiration to us all.”

On October 4 at the Wesley centre, the Marlborough Sounds Chorus will be performing a number of classic barbershop songs alongside other local ensembles. Starting at 2.30pm, entrance is $5 for adults and a

gold coin for children.

“Songs featured will vary from traditional ‘Barbershop’ favourites to more modern up-tempo numbers,” says Chris.

“Male or female, if you simply like listening to unaccompanied singing or if you want to find out more about the barbershop style, please come along.”

In last Wednesday’s Sun (September 20) on the Text Talk page there was a text sent in regarding clarification around pedestrian crossings.

“Great article from Police re what constitutes a pedestrian crossing however I do have to clarify. A crossing with no central reservation on drivingtests.co.nz states that once the person is clear of your side of the road you can continue. Perhaps clarification is needed.”

In response Nigel Perry, a road safety volunteer who works closely

with the Marlborough District Council and Age Concern on road safety education, contacted the Sun to confirm that yes the information was correct.

“If there is a pedestrian waiting to cross on either side of the road the driver must stop. Then once they are clear of your side of the crossing you can proceed, as long as they are walking in the direction away from your vehicle,” he says.

This includes crossings where there is no central reservation; for example the crossing between the Blenheim library and Countdown supermarket on Seymour Street, Nigel adds.

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Art of Wellbeing exhibited at Marlborough Art Society Care Marlborough’s ‘The Art of Wellbeing’ exhibition opened Monday night. The exhibition exists as a celebration of “the healing expression of creativity.” The display shows artworks from a wide variety of artists, with Care Marlborough accepting original art from locals via submission. The exhibition ties in perfectly with Mental Health Awareness Week.

Admission is free, and the exhibition is open from 10.30am to 4.30pm, finishing this Sunday.

Sienna Wheeler is one of the artists on display at the exhibition. She was gifted a year’s subscription for her participation, and is now one of the youngest members of the Marlborough Art Society.

Life-changing lessons Respect. Integrity. Positive relationships.

Resilience. At Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, they’re more than just words, they’re life-changing lessons.

Kiwi Can is the transformational programme reaching nearly 60% of Marlborough children every week during their years at primary school. This action-packed programme, run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, teaches important values like resilience, integrity, positive relationships, and respect.

So how is it helping our children, and families, with health and wellbeing?

Kiwi Can - Kids’ Perspective • “I have been going to Kiwi Can lessons for nearly half my life, so you could say I know a lot about it. Kiwi Can teaches us all sorts of things that help us lead better lives. Every term we learn new ideas about things like integrity or resilience…” (Caius, Kiwi Can student, Whitney Street School) • “I feel good about having Kiwi Can to help me make good choices in my life” (Jack, Kiwi Can student, Riverlands School) • “I have learnt things from Kiwi Can that will stay with me for life. They are very important things that I think everyone needs to learn. Like resilience. Kiwi Can has taught me to not give up, even when things get tough” (Ashelyn, Kiwi Can student, Havelock School) • “My life is different now because Kiwi Can has taught me how to be a leader, how to respect and support others, as well as caring about my own feelings” (Emily, Kiwi Can student, Riverlands School) Kiwi Can - A Parent’s Story • “I myself have learned so much from the

OPEN DAY Clubs of Marlborough is opening its doors to the General Public on Thursday 1 October 11am-2pm It’s an opportunity for you to come and have a chat to some of our Sections and take a tour of the facilities and see what we can offer.

We will have Raffles and the very popular Chocolate Wheel as well as some other fun activities including a Children’s Colouring Competition.

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kids through Kiwi Can and we also apply it at home (encourage and support them) - and it sure does help me too.

They both come across challenges, so we talk about ‘resilience’ & that changes everything because they know what it’s about. Not to mention all the other great stuff Kiwi Can is doing. I was stoked when my daughter (then 5) told me what the word ‘integrity’ meant.

I was blown away. Keep up the great work to you all. It sure makes a big difference to every school involved” (Susana, Kiwi Can parent).

• “My boys were delighted to be able to see their Kiwi Can instructors during lockdown and it was fun for us all to try the activities.” (Kiwi Can parent).

• “Thanks for the online Kiwi Can lessons [during COVID-19 lockdown]… my daughter loves her Kiwi Can time!”

(Kiwi Can parent).

• “[Kiwi Can] has been an amazing opportunity, particularly for my more anxious child, to develop trusting relationships with other adults. My children will recognise in themselves if their behaviour is beginning to stray and we will talk about what their Kiwi Can leaders would say, which helps them to consider and reset in a more positive direction - it is fantastic!”

(Heather, Kiwi Can parent).

Kiwi Can - A Principal’s Reflection • “Kiwi Can’s values-based education programme is especially important during these unprecedented times.

The message of resilience, positive relationships and respect are more important than ever for our learners.”

(Aaron Vercoe, Principal, Redwoodtown School).

Children at Renwick School enjoy an active Kiwi Can lesson.

From small acorns - mighty oaks grow Today’s fast-paced change impacts on many levels within society; from education to employment, from communication to recreation. Our children need to learn skills and strategies to develop into resilient people who can cope and thrive amongst this ongoing evolution and disruption.

They need to learn how to work together, understand other perspectives, collaborate for mutual success, and how to bounce back from setbacks.

The Kiwi Can programme supports the development of these skills and values, so our young people are able to overcome the challenges they will inevitably face in life.

We want to empower every Marlborough child to overcome the obstacles life will inevitably throw at them. Kiwi Can is helping Marlborough’s “small acorns” grow into the most “mighty oaks” possible.

Poster and rock painting competition for kids during holidays With the school holidays just under two weeks ago, Age Concern Marlborough is running a poster and rock painting competition for students in primary, intermediate and secondary schools.

The theme of this competition is ‘how important older people are to us’, and can be used to celebrate grandparents or any other older family member, says Age Concern Marlborough community welfare coordinator, Catherine Donnelly.

“An older person may be an uncle, aunty or family friend who you care about. Simply draw up a poster showing how important these people are to you; let your creativity flow.

“The entries will be judged with the winners from each age category receiving a prize,” she says.

For those who would prefer to submit a painted rock, Catherine says she looks forward to seeing what youth come up with.

“Paint them to a grandparents theme and once we have judged them we will hide them around Marlborough for the community to enjoy,” she says.

Entries are now open and will close at the end of the school holidays, Friday October 9. They can be dropped into the Sun office on High Street or to the Age Concern office on Alfred Street.

Age Concern Marlborough is holding a poster competition for primary, intermediate and secondary school students over the school holidays.

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Our small Museum situated in the Old District High School building 140 High Street, Motueka, features stories of our districts geology and early social and economic history.

Currently we are featuring a stunning Photography Exhibition put on by the local Motueka Camera Club, it is featuring many members who have won National and Local trophies. This will be closing 31st October 2020.

Our Summer Exhibition is the International travelling exhibition Anne Frank “Let Me Be Myself”. Running from 12th November 2020 to 28th February 2021.

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Iconic Wine & Food festival cancelled for 2021 The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival has been cancelled for the first time in its 36-year history, to help protect the 2021 harvest from the threat of COVID-19.

Marlborough Winegrowers Board Chair, Tom Trolove, announced today that the February 13 event would not run in 2021, with Super Early Bird ticket holders offered a 100% refund.

“It’s been a really tough decision, and we realise this will impact businesses in our community. But the board was clear that in these unprecedented times, it had to prioritise the safety of the harvest.

The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival celebrates our industry on the cusp of our harvest, and that’s a risk,” Tom says.

“The past month has been a reminder that the world is in a time of uncertainty, and New Zealand’s situation can change at any time.

What is certain to us is that we have

to do all we can to protect the health of our people, and the economic lifeblood of this region.”

Marlborough’s wine industry makes up 77.7 percent of the national grape harvest, and accounts for at least 80 percent of all exports, which are currently worth $1.923 billion a year. A report from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research found that the wine industry made up 19 percent of Marlborough’s GDP. The industry employs 4,850 people, or one in five jobs, in Marlborough.

“This industry is absolutely vital to Marlborough’s economic health,” Tom says. “So no matter how much we love our iconic wine festival, with all its camaraderie and celebration, we cannot let it jeopardise our industry, or indeed our community.”

Deciding early to cancel the festival was important for event partners, festival organiser Wine Marlborough, and also the event audience, many of whom travel from other parts of

the country to attend, he said.

The buyers of the limited number of Super Early Bird tickets (150 tickets were released in February 2020) would receive a full refund on their ticket; “and we hope any of them from out of town will still visit Marlborough this summer”, Tom says.

“It may not be a good time for 8,000 people to gather on a vineyard site to celebrate together with over 40 wineries, but it’s a fantastic time to visit Marlborough’s cellar doors and get an extraordinary insight into what makes this region’s wines amazing.”

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said the cancellation would be a blow to Marlborough’s events calendar.

“But there’s no doubt that the wine industry’s main objective is to harvest its grapes in optimal condition and make the wine that helps put Marlborough on the global stage.”

Festival Committee Chair Tracy

The iconic Marlborough Wine & Food Festival for 2021 has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Johnston said the committee was disappointed the event was not going ahead in February 2021 but believed it is the right decision.

“The Marlborough Wine & Food

Festival will return as a proud and iconic event for Marlborough when it can be delivered without putting our industry and community at risk,” she says.

Have your say on dogs in Marlborough the proposed policy and bylaw amendments to the Environment Committee. Once adopted by the committee, the policy and bylaw will go to the full Council for final adoption early next year.

Council is required to review its Dog Control Policy and Bylaw every 10 years. The last review was in 2012.

For more information and to make a submission, visit: www.

marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ bylaws/dog-control-bylaw-2010/proposed-dog-control-policy-and-bylaw-review Submission forms, copies of the Statement of Proposal, draft proposed policy and bylaw are also available at the Council’s Blenheim office, the Picton Library and Service Centre and from Animal Control, 56 Main Street, Blenheim.

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everyone in our region,” Jane says.

Following the consultation period a sub-committee of four councillors, Jamie Arbuckle (Chair), Barbara Faulls, Thelma Sowman and Nadine Taylor, will hear submissions on the review. Hearings will take place in early December when submitters will have the opportunity to speak.

The sub-committee will then make its final assessment before presenting

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“The new draft bylaw proposes allowing dogs into Blenheim’s CBD if they are on a leash and under control, and increases the restricted area around playgrounds for dogs from three to 10 metres. It also prohibits dogs from Blenheim’s Pollard Park and Ward Beach.

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Now is the time to have your say on our region’s Dog Control Policy and Bylaw.

Consultation on the Marlborough District Council Dog Control Policy and Bylaw began last week and will run for six weeks, closing at 5pm on Monday, November 9.

Animal Control Manager, Jane Robertson, says the review proposes some changes.

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KIWI CAN CHAMPIONS

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Kiwi Can is the transformational programme reaching nearly 60% of Marlborough children every week during their years at primary school.

This action-packed programme, run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, teaches important values like resilience, integrity, positive relationships, and respect.

Positive Relationships Resilience Integrity Respect

Kiwi Can is about transforming young lives forever and enhancing the communities we live in.

Positive Relationships / Whakawhanaungatanga In Kiwi Can for Term 3 it’s been all about positive relationships – or “working and playing in safe and thoughtful ways with others”. We’ve been working on three modules this time around: • positive communication - (e.g. how to speak politely and encouragingly, to ask questions to gain understanding and hear new perspectives, to share our views calmly, and to accept compliments) • cooperation – (e.g. how to be helpful and do our part, to listen to others, to compromise and reach consensus, and to work together to reach group goals) • friendship - (e.g. how to share and take turns effectively, to understand and accept differences, and to respect confidentiality).

Depending on the age of the children, these lessons take different forms, but all involve active learning and reflection.

How about talking with the children in your life about positive relationships? What do ideas of positive communication, cooperation and friendship mean to you?

Recognising positive relationships Each of the Kiwi Can Schools has nominated a “Kiwi Can Champion” – a student who has come to their notice, exemplifying positive relationships in some way. These children are role modelling values we want to encourage and see more of in our community. Our challenge is to think about how we can all include these values in our everyday lives and make them a topic of conversation around our dinner tables and in the workplaces everywhere in Marlborough!

Positive Relationships Whakawhanaungatanga

Means working and playing in safe and thoughtful ways with others

Kiwi Can has a history of making a big difference.

The proof is in the research, and it shows Kiwi Can: • engages students; • improves listening and communication skills; • helps children play cooperatively and resolve behavioural issues more easily; • builds confidence; and • reduces bullying in schools.

Kiwi Can is about transforming young lives forever and enhancing the communities we live in.

Here are the nominations and their stories.

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POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS Age: 10 Philip Fidow Blenheim School “Philip is a friendly, positive student who extends the hand of friendship to all. He greets everyone with a smile and is a great conversationalist.

Congratulations Philip, you are a great role model for the Kiwi Can theme of Positive Relationships!”

Dean Metrovich

Age: 12 Havelock School “Dean has consistently shown great sportsmanship and respect for other teams and players at basketball each week. He role models what positive relationships look like to the other members of his team so they can all have fun together.”

Pippa Yuen

Age: 10 Grovetown School “Pippa is a kind, caring and positive person. She always includes others in group activities and shows manaakitanga for all. When a child is hurt in the playground or needs a big buddy, Pippa is always quick to help and support them. Pippa fully deserves her nomination as our Kiwi Can Champion.”

Coco Carpenter

Linkwater School

Age: 6

“Coco demonstrates positive relationships all the time at school. She speaks politely and kindly to other children and gets along with children of all ages, both junior and senior students. Coco will notice if someone feels a bit left out and will go over to help and include them in her games. She knows how to share and take turns and has a very generous heart. She is very encouraging and helpful to the younger students too who enjoy working with her because she treats them kindly and with respect.”

Age: 9 Tevita Manoa Mayfield School “Tevita consistently demonstrates the Kiwi Can and Mayfield School values in the classroom and the playground. He is a positive role model for others, always offering to help and is a genuine, caring and thoughtful young man. Tevita has a strong sense of fairness and treats everyone equally and with respect. Mayfield School is proud of our Term 3 Kiwi Can Champion, Tevita.”

Age: 10 Izzy McLauchlan Rapaura School “We have nominated Izzy for the Kiwi Can Award as she always shows positive relationships within her class and throughout the school. She is a wonderful friend and she always has a smile for everyone. She is willing to help whenever and wherever she can. Izzy particularly stands out as a fantastic positive role model for the younger students at Rapaura School.”

Nasia Birch

Age: 6 Redwoodtown School “Nasia always speaks politely to her classmates and teachers. When she arrives at school she’s always first to greet everyone with a cheery ‘Good Morning’ (before they do). When her classmates experience success, Nasia celebrates with them too. She will clap for them and quietly congratulate them after. We think Nasia is amazing, she is someone we all enjoy being around. She fills our buckets.”

Reece Glennie

Age: 12 Maia Anderson Riverlands School “Maia uses her positive relationship skills when interacting with students across our school. She portrays manaakitanga through her care of others.

Her friendships and learning relationships show strong aspects of whanaungatanga connections.

Maia genuinely enjoys supporting others.”

James Litchfield

James Alvair

Amelia Brown

Spring Creek School

Age: 10

Renwick School

Age: 11

“Reece is able to ask questions and discuss ideas, to further his understanding and will always do so respectfully. He encourages others in a positive way and is understanding of different perspectives, incorporating and valuing the ideas of others. This happens regardless of who he is working with. He has a positive attitude towards all challenges both within and outside the classroom and is able to calmly navigate his way through disagreements. Reece is a good friend to many and can be trusted to do the right thing in any situation.”

Seddon School

Age: 10

“James has made tremendous progress in his ability to relate to others over the course of the year. He is genuinely concerned about other people and able to accept situations for what they are. James really displays the values of friendships and positive relationships through his interest in other people and understanding of the needs of others - something he has been working hard on. We are really proud of all the hard work and effort James has put into this and so pleased to be recognising him as our Kiwi Can Champion.”

Tua Marina School

Age: 10

“We are very proud to nominate James as our Kiwi Can Champion this term. James consistently demonstrates positive relationships both in the classroom and around the school. He is supportive and inclusive of others, always speaks politely, and understands the importance of cooperation. James is a good friend to his peers, kind and accepting of other peoples’ differences and points of view. He easily shares with others, takes turns respectfully and asks questions politely. Well done James, we are very proud of you!”

“Amelia has been building positive relationships, not only in class but throughout the whole school. She has a cheerful and positive attitude, and is polite and respectful regardless of who she is talking to.

She is happy to help when asked, and also helps out younger students without being asked. In class Amelia supports others, and works well as part of a group or a team by using positive communication and ensuring everyone is included. Congratulations Amelia, tino pai to mahi - keep up the good work.”

Samantha Hickman

Hunter-Grace Wikaira

Age: 10 Ward School “Samantha has successfully developed positive relationships with older students to raise her understanding of tricky maths concepts. She has collaborated with her parents, teachers and support staff - taking leadership for her own learning and cooperating in a positive way. We are proud of Samantha and she is an awesome role model for other students.”

Age: 6 Whitney Street School “Hunter-Grace is an outstanding young lady. She demonstrates a genuine kindness and caring attitude towards all those around her, both adults and her peers. She is dependable and reliable and always looks for ways that she can be helpful. Hunter-Grace has a positive attitude and encourages and supports others to achieve. She has a natural enthusiasm for whatever is asked of her. Hunter-Grace is a true Kiwi Can Champion.”

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These are confronting statistics but are unfortunately a reality, even for men right here in Marlborough.

One of these men is Murray Eyles who shared his story with the Sun Newspaper earlier this month in an effort to create awareness around prostate cancer.

Murray was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 and underwent ‘radical surgery’.

Prior to his diagnosis Murray was aware of the need to have annual checks with his GP which was what ultimately saved his life.

Today he actively promotes the need for men to have an annual check with their GP, and two months ago set up a prostate cancer support group for Marlborough.

“Since that article I’ve had about 15 phonecalls for the support group which is great,” Murray says. “I’ve also had some men get in contact to say they have encouraged their own family members to have checks done with their GP’s.

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Local support for prostate cancer The team at Cancer Society Marlborough provide support to many men, and their families after a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Centre manager, Felicity Spencer, says they are currently working with Murray Eyles, the new Marlborough Prostate Cancer Support Group coordinator.

“We’re excited about the great work he is doing here to grow peer support for men in Marlborough,” she says.

“Establishing a support network will not only help those affected by prostate cancer, but help to encourage other men to get tested and increase awareness of prostate cancer signs and symptoms.

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“We have a range of evidence based information and support for people with Prostate Cancer, this is available freely from our temporary office at 3 Maxwell Rd in Blenheim phone (03) 579 4379 or email: marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz .

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The Sun Thank you I would like to thank the country music club for the great talents I witnessed on Sunday (Sep 6). With covid and the effects it has had on us all over the months we sure needed some relaxing time. They did it for me and all who were there on the day.

Bought me back in time with the song choices and talents displayed. Wow. Lifted my spirits to a much higher level. Big thank you to the band and performers. Go along next time.

Don’t know what you’re missing.

Lynda and Pete.

Thank you Cooperative bank.. Fantastic friendly service from Donna, Greg and the team on opening our new accounts..A huge thank you.

Kereru hunt address?

Is there a physical address for me to report on kereru as I found it too difficult on the website?

Red tape Now would be the perfect opportunity to get rid of that lecherous layer of bureaucratic red tape that has suffocated and stifled businesses for so long. You know, the non producers who justify an existence by making any process as complicated and expensive as possible....and stay out!

Ant problems?

Just a thought Shovel Ready? Clearly looking at the site for the new library and much needed art gallery, “shovel ready” is a rather misleading term.

Perhaps some of the crew working on the new bridge could take theirs down the road and lean on them there? Just a thought!

For those who have Ant problems, Mega 10 on Alabama Rd have ant killer called EXTERM AN ANT. Blue colour. Use plastic milk bottle tops with entry/exit.

Insufficient facilities

Writer and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted at the start of bestseller ‘The story of English’, “The English language is the sea which receives tributaries from every region under heaven”, so bring on the ‘bastardisation’ of English as the day it ends, English dies.

Very annoyed with the facilities at Lansdowne park on Saturday (Sep 12) not having sufficient toilets open for public use. Only the women’s & the wheel chair toilets available. Nothing on the central side & softball side.

Many kids going in the bush (fair enough) long way to walk when you think the toilet is open but get there & find other wise. Is this not why we pay rates, rugby & netball fees!

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Frustrating to see the vineyard nextdoor stalling progress at the Pine Valley Outdoor Centre. The volunteers seem to be working super hard and the community has rallied to support them, only to be thwarted by the ‘Big Corporate’.

Vineyards should be giving to Marlborough, not taking more away! It’s for the kids! Hope they can keep the doors open!

Potholes Please fix Dublin St road potholes in Picton.

They are huge. If we had any tourists around they wouldn’t like it.

Frustrated driver.

Re small crystal decanter stopper stolen.

Who do you think you are! Putting a curse on someone? Are you a Witch? Yes karma will catch up with them. But keep your Evil Witch Craft to yourself. I have prayed for you. And no it wasn’t me who took it. Thank God.

Why the hold-ups?

It’s great having a nice big wide multi lane bridge going into Blenheim now but I think the queues were shorter when we had less lanes.

Why the hold-ups on a daily basis and why was old bridge decommissioned so quickly.

Stop and go If the stop and go people did shorter sequences and more often, then traffic would move a lot quicker over the new bridge. Traffic backed up to the Grovetown limits 8.45 am Monday.

And if the work being done on the bridge was done when the bridge was built, it would not be necessary to hold up traffic at all.

Smokefree 2025?

Hi, having read the Cannabis front page article of the Wed Sun (Sep 9th), it has prompted me to think that if the Cannabis referendum is passed, how will New Zealand become smoke free by 2025?

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Stop sign Wednesday 16 September - Was travelling into town mid-morning down Jackson’s Road onto Old Renwick Road behind 5 vehicles including an articulated truck. Not one of them stopped at the stop sign!

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Guilt tax

Poor reflection Re Roading contractor the rubbish on the highway from SMITHS Overbridge to the boundary on Sh1 is a poor reflection on your service to the contract.

Harling Park It is delightful to walk around, or sit on the bench... listening to the birds & looking at the different trees in leaf & bloom. Pity there are some dying cabbage trees left after an obvious clean up / pruning of trees in the park. People enjoy using the cardboard rides on the slope, then return it to the bin provided. Keep our park beautiful

Regarding guilt tax. How ridiculous. I hope the council feel guilty when they find that MORE households will dump rubbish elsewhere if the cost rises. If anything, make it cheaper so our rivers etc don’t get used as dump sites.

How about make businesses more accountable for using too much waste products for their packaging & handing out a ‘guilt tax’ to them, rather than taking it out on the general public.

Anita’s recipe Hi I tried Anita’s recipe which was in last weeks paper (Sep 9). As a whole I enjoyed cooking it. Quick simple and easy. Definitely suits my busy lifestyle. Only wish it had some vegetable element to it.

Fire sirens I sure hope you don’t need the help of wonderful VOLUNTEER firefighters who give their time willingly and have their sleep interrupted to help this community. Show some dam respect please.

Dog control policy The council bylaws should not include dogs in the township, it is a public place where people eat meet and shop at their leisure without dogs sniffing you. Where are they going to tie them up when they go in to the shop? Peeing on the pavement, who’s going to pay to clean it up? Get real, the CBD is no place for dogs. I will be shopping else where.

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Thank you What a pleasure to shop at New World. Staff packed my items, found items and lifted my heavy bags into my car. At countdown I was left to struggle on my own while a young girl watched. Thank you New World for your help.

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Barking dogs Manor Pl. Redwoodtown, neighbours would appreciate you shutting up your dogs constant barking starting 7.30 am. Sept 16th. And other days as well... Enough is enough.

Roundabouts “To the old man in black van not indicating right at the Maxwell/Seymour roundabout, then proceeded to argue he didn’t have to.... go and read the road code. Happens far too often roundabout rules are followed!!”

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your pet Snip’n’Chip returns to Marlborough The SPCA Marlborough centre is excited to relaunch its de-sexing and microchipping campaign, this time in Marlborough and Kaikoura.

The centre is working with Springlands Veterinary Centre to offer heavily discounted de-sexing and microchipping.

For a limited time, cat owners can Snip ‘n’ Chip their cat at Springlands Veterinary Centre for $20.

To book please contact either Springlands vet on 03-578 0661.

Groom for comfort With the season changing and warmer weather becoming more frequent, it’s important to make sure our long-haired pets remain cool and comfortable right through the hot summer months.

Extreme heat can pose a real threat to cats and dogs, just as it can to humans. Cats and dogs simply cannot tolerate extreme temperatures.

As a responsible pet owner, it’s up to you to make sure your pet is safe during warm weather conditions.

It is always a good idea to keep your pet properly groomed, but it is especially important during the summer months.

If your dog has very long fur, it is like wearing a fur coat in hot weather; therefore it is imperative that you keep his coat clear of mats and debris and combed frequently to keep it thin and comfortable for him.

Longhaired dogs can quickly overheat in high temperatures. Many people don’t realise that longhaired cats are also easily overheated, even if they stay indoors.

Important Tips: Because warm weather means an increase in insect activity, an

un-matted, shorter coat will help make it easier to find and treat insect bites and stings when they occur.

It is a good idea to check your dog’s coat regularly for insects and debris, especially after extended periods of time outdoors.

When checking for insects during warm weather months, be alert to increased flea activity, as spring and summer is when they are most active.

It is always a good idea to make sure your dog and cat are getting their monthly flea and tick preventative.

Regular bathing is important if your dog or cat spends a lot of time rolling around in your grass.

Pesticides, dirt and some greenery can leave a residue on your pet’s fur which could cause skin irritation.

Good grooming is necessary all year long, and should be a regular routine with your pet, no matter season of the year or the length of his fur. However, the hotter temperatures and increased outdoor activity does require extra care. It may seem like a lot of added work, but neglecting your pet’s grooming not only makes him uncomfortable, it may put his health at risk.

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gardening this week minutes with

Glenn Kirby Bayleys Real Estate Agent  What food do you crave most often?

Fried chicken and ice cream  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Listen to my favourite music, or talk to my closest friends  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

Early days was Selwyn Toogood, but today my family is my biggest inspiration  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

The Marlborough Sounds so how wonderful is it to have that on our back doorstep  What was the last photo you took?

An artistic shot of the gem of our garden, my Magnolia Tree

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

A new car for my wife because she deserves it  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Most recently I bought a brilliant guitar loop pedal which allows me to play along with myself  Favourite programme currently watching?

Billions, Scandal, and Hannibal  If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

I’d love to be back in London in the UK.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

I’d like one day, if safe, to go on a Cruise Ship somewhere warm.

Growing from seed: By Wally Richards There are so many people growing vegetables now that the nurseries cannot keep up with the demand so we are seeing a lot of baby seedlings that are not long germinated for sale. There is good aspects of this as the plants will not have been stressed which can make them go to seed prematurely.

You take these baby seedling home and put them in a sunny sheltered place outside or into a glasshouse if you have one.

Don’t overwater, this is most important but do not let them dry out either. You can put a meat tray under the punnet and after giving them a small drink (carefully) place some water into the tray. When the tray is dry then repeat. Too much water will make the seedlings soft and can cause rots in the roots and losses. You can also look at growing your own seedlings from seeds.

With flowers and vegetables you have a far greater range from seed selection than you do when compared to buying seedlings. This is especially so when you have a good garden centre with a large seed range or a mail order catalogue such as Kings Seeds and Egmont Seeds. I browsed the seed stands recently in a store which had two brands of seeds and was surprised about how expensive some seeds had become. The expensive seeds were mainly hybrid types and the reasonably priced seeds were open pollinated.

The difference between the two types is that the hybrid seeds have been specially bred for certain characteristics in the mature plant where open pollinated are seeds that have been collected from mature plants that have pollinated naturally. Hybrid seed grown plants tend to be uniform in growth, all mature about the same time and very similar in appearance and attributes.

These are the seeds most commercial growers use in vegetable and flower production.

They are great for the market gardener that requires a field of cabbages all of which are ready to harvest at the same time. For the home gardener they are a

waste of time and space as most of us can’t eat a dozen cabbages in a week or so. We gardeners want our cabbages to reach maturity several days apart so we obtain the full benefit of our efforts and not have lots of waste.

The cheaper seeds give us this as they are open pollinated and will be staggered in their maturity. Besides when it comes to vegetables the open pollinated will likely have far better flavour when grown naturally and have less disease problems. It is from these plants you can allow one to go to seed and collect your own seed for future plantings.

For the more unusual plants that you would like to grow you can expect to pay a little more whether they are open pollinated or hybrids. When you buy some types of seeds such as lettuce, you will not want to sow all the seeds, in fact you may only sow a dozen seeds each time. The remaining seeds should be then stored in their original packet and put inside a seal-able glass jar and placed in the fridge. There they will keep for many months and even years with little loss of vitality. The fridge storage of even unopened packets is a good move as this gives the seeds a false winter so when you bring them out to germinate they will think it’s spring and strike quicker.

Use either old punnets or seedling trays to germinate your seeds in dependent on the number of seeds you wish to strike. Don’t worry about the fancy seed raising mixes as a reasonable potting mix is far better and cheaper. Fill the tray to about two thirds full with the potting mix and then with a kitchen sieve sprinkle a layer of the finer particles of the mix over this. Next evenly as possible sprinkle the number of seeds you wish to germinate.

If you want 6 plants to plant out then sow 12 seeds. You can later on select the 6 best plants for growing on.

The other seedlings can be discarded or kept in the tray to grow on for a future planting.

Next with the aid of the sieve,

It is a lot of fun growing your own plants from seed and a big savings to boot. sprinkle a little more of the mix to just about cover the seeds. Many seeds prefer a little light to germinate well, so don’t cover too much. Then take a one litre trigger sprayer and place a 20 mils of Magic Botanic Liquid into it with water. Spray this over the mix and seeds to wet the mix. The tray then should be placed on a heat pad or in a warm situation to aid germination. Ensure that the mix is kept moist and not allowed to dry out, misting with the sprayer two or more times a day. The tray should be in good light but not strong direct sunlight.

Germination time varies from plant to plant and often the packet may give an indication of the number of days required. Germination is when the embryo leaves and growing stem appear. This is the time that many gardeners make mistakes and losses occur.

Embryo seedlings need overhead light as soon as they appear or within at least 12 odd hours. If not, the seedlings will stretch to the natural light and become weak making them vulnerable to dampening off and diseases. The tray should be moved to a glasshouse bench where it is lightly shaded from strong direct sun.

If you do not have a glasshouse then with either an old draw or a polystyrene box and a sheet of glass you have an excellent propagation unit. Place

the trays of freshly germinated seedlings in the box with the sheet of glass over it but slightly raised off the box with ice cream sticks or similar at each corner, to allow heat and moisture to escape. The raised glass should not be too high so as to leave an easy entrance for slugs or snails. The box should be in an area that only gets early or late sun. Not direct sun from say 10am to 2pm. Ensure the mix is kept moist by misting.

In the box or glasshouse the plants will grow straight up with sturdy growth. If there is any danger of slugs or snails getting to the seedlings then spray them and the surrounding area with Liquid Copper and Raingard. Once your seedlings have reached the first true leaf stage and are big enough, they should be carefully pricked out and planted into small pots or spaced apart in punnets or cell packs.

Before doing this spray the seedlings with Vaporgard and leave for an day or two. Then water the tray well so the mix is very wet. This means there will be less root disturbance when you lift them out. The seedlings can be transplanted into pots or trays using purchased compost.

When the plants are of suitable size to plant out then spray them once again with Vaporgard and leave them for three days before planting out.

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PGG Wrightson Real Estate Call Adrian 021 456 936

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The key to being successful in real estate is the relationships formed with clients, followed by sticking close to “old fashioned values” with an honest and personal approach, says PGG Wrightson Real Estate sales manager Joe Blakiston.

The company has a long history in New Zealand after PGG was established in 1919.

Over a century it has moved with the times, built new systems, evolved and modernised its operations to be leaders in digital marketing of clients’ properties, but one thing has always remained the same; the people are passionate and genuine in their approach.

With 60 offices around the country there is a dedicated team covering the whole of Marlborough and Kaikoura.

The sales team is led by Joe who has been with the company since 1983 with time spent as a livestock representative.

His career saw him branch into rural banking before moving into real estate and later becoming an accredited auctioneer.

Sales specialists Ken McLe-

od, Greg Lyons and Sophie Greer make up the Marlborough team and in Kaikoura, Geraldine Straker.

Ken’s experience in both farm management and ownership throughout the South Island has given him a strong base in all facets of rural real estate from viticulture to dairy, pastoral to lifestyle.

Greg was once the face of well-known tractor brand, John Deere, in Marlborough and is now applying his farming knowledge to his real estate career.

Together Joe, Ken and Greg are the people to talk to at PGG Wrightson when it comes to rural real estate.

Another area of the company which many may not realise is offered is residential and lifestyle real estate.

“There are a lot of people who don’t see us as residential,” Joe says. “These services we offer are broad as we are not just rural specialists; we are a Marlborough sales company.”

Specialising in residential sales is Sophie Greer, someone who thrives on building

positive and lasting relationships with clients.

Sophie’s sound knowledge of the local market is complimented by her warm and friendly personality, and dedication to going the extra distance to achieve the result for all involved.

“We have a very passionate team here who focus on their relationships with clients and building solid networks throughout the region,” Joe says.

As the country continues to evolve during the global pandemic, real estate remains strong in the Marlborough region.

“We are really fortunate here in Marlborough. There’s high interest in real estate and anything that enters the market is very desirable,” Joe says.

“At an open home last weekend we had over 100 people through and by the next day it had sold.

“If you are looking for knowledgeable advice in both the rural and residential real estate sectors, come in and meet our team or contact us to find out more.”

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Administrator of the Year Building on their successes, the prestigious PGG Wrightson Real Estate ‘Administrator of the Year Award’ was won by Blenheim woman, Aileen Thomas. The company’s virtual awards were held in Christchurch recently.

Based in the Blenheim office Aileen has had a varied career in administration in several local businesses, the last three which have been with PGG Wrightson.

Local sales manager, Joe Blakiston, says Aileen paid

a huge part in the Tasman region being named the PGG Wrighton Real Estate overall ‘Region of the Year’, through her superior marketing skills, attention to detail and dedication to the company.

“The key to a successful real estate business is a strong administrator, and we have that with Aileen who keeps her high performing team on track with her knowledge of our systems,” Joe says.

Aileen is also held in high regards nationally as the ‘go to person’ for IT systems,

Joe adds.

“Aileen will only have a short time to celebrate her win as she and her partner are expecting their first child in early 2021, so there are big shoes to fill in our office.”

The Tasman region also won the ‘Largest Single Sale Award’, and Joe was named Top 3 Rural Salesperson in NZ, and Ken McLeod was number eight for lifestyle sales which shows “how desirable living in the Top of the South is,” Joe says.

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Glamming up for good A few brave men and a torrent of women swathed in pink descended on the seaside town of Picton on Sunday, September 6 for the inaugural Oxley’s Pink Ribbon Breakfast.

The epic event was hosted by Oxley’s Bar & Kitchen and featured the glamorous and glittering Drag Queen, Felicity Frockaccino. 100 people attended and the event raised $12,400 on the day through ticket sales, auctions, and raffles. With a further $2,733 raised over the following weeks by the bar. The grand total raised was $15,133 which will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

During the breakfast two keynote speakers shared their personal experiences of cancer treatment from different perspectives.

Allanah Burgess spoke of her work at Wai-

kawa Marae and encouraged locals to pop in for a cup of tea and korero. Karen Littlejohn, Oncology Nurse at Wairau Hospital gave practical advice on what signs to check for early detection.

Amy Cragg, Oxley’s owner says, “I want to thank everybody involved for such a successful event”.

“My committee, all of my staff, all of my suppliers, all the sponsors and supporters, the auctioneer, Felicity for such fantastic entertainment, and to Karen Littlejohn and Allanah Burgess for sharing their knowledge with us all.

“I’m really proud to live in a community full of committed and caring people and to be have been a part of such a fantastic event.”

Felicity Frockaccino with Marion Holland-Wylie and Ros Benson.

Drag queen Felicity Frockaccino with Kim West (left) and Anne Goodyer. Photos supplied.

Felicity Frockaccino with Allanah Burgess.

SENIOR HIGH TEA Sunday 4 October, 2-4pm | Taylors Restaurant

Entertainment • Bubbles on arrival Mystery envelopes Tickets $15

Available from Age Concern, Grey Power and Clubs of Marlborough.

Numbers are limited.

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EVENT: Life Education Trust Sausage Sizzle

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Kobi Green, and his brothers Josiah, Caleb, and Jacob enjoyed a sausage sizzle with Harold the Giraffe last Saturday.

On Saturday 12 the Life Education Trust provided a free sausage sizzle to Marlburians. Free face painting was provided, and of course, Harold the Giraffe was in attendance.

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Nate Wilson, Dylan Osbourne, and Alec McIntyre.

Charlotte McGruddy and Harold the Giraffe told people there were free sausages to be had.

Zara and Alex Toms.

EVENT: Marlborough Horticultural Society Spring Show

On Saturday September 14, the Marlborough Horticultural Society held its Spring Show.

Daffodils and other spring flowers were on display, alongside raffles and plants for sale.

Phillip Norton of the Marlborough Orchid Society.

Ann Turnball and Lynda Lerwill.

Welly Munro with his prize winning daffodil.

Alba Shephard and Sienna Taylor.

Sandy Boyes and Marilyn Russ.

FAMILY FUN DAY! Sunday 27th September FROM 2pm FROM 3pm

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Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

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

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

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

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

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

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030.

HOUSIE/BINGO Marlborough Community Housie INC. Every Thursday, 6.45pm start.

Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

Food available.

Wanted Wanted: rural family home to rent. Also seeking rural land to buy (max 50k). 027 597 0492.

RETIREE Handyman wanted to install four fans over range to be ducted outside ph 578-6486

St Christophers Older Person Seminar Day

WATCHES wanted. Wrist and pocket style, going or not. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22 MASONIC Lodge items wanted. Badges, aprons, regalia and cases. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22 CAMERAS wanted. Film type. Any considered ph Ben 0800 55 99 22 COINS wanted. NZ and overseas. All types. ph 0800 55 99 22 FOUNTAIN pens wanted. Conway Stewart and Parker style. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22 MEDALS wanted. Sports badges, Fire Brigade items. Any medals considered ph 0800 55 99 22 MILITARY items wanted. Buttons, books, documents and photos ph 0800 55 99 22 NZR New Zealand Railways items wanted. Badges, signs, uniforms ph 0800 55 99 22 RUGBY programs and badges wanted. Single items to large lots ph 0800 55 99 22 BAYONETS swords and pocket knives wanted.

Modern and old. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22 STAMPS first day covers and post cards wanted.

Modern and old. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22 FIREARMS wanted. Rifles, shotguns, pistols and accessories. Single items to whole collections. ph Benjamin 0800 55 99 22 RECORDS wanted.

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From 10am to 1pm, is held at St Christophers Anglican Church Hall, 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 4th Thursday of each month. Enquiries to Sharon 021 813 559. Come along for some food, fun and fellowship – Everyone Welcome

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The ASB Theatre “Cabaret Jazz” Presented by Marlborough’s most prominent Jazz musicians. Friday 4th Dec, Saturday 5th Dec 7.30pm, Sunday 6th Dec 2.30pm Matinee

RICKETTS (née Stratford), Doreen (Gran): Passed away peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village on Saturday September 12, 2020. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter Ricketts. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Phillip and Lyn, and Wendy. Loved Gran of Hayden, Bryce, Thomas, Craig, Jeff and Lyndsay. Loved Great Gran of her eight great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Bethsaida Retirement Village for their care and compassion. A family celebration of Doreen’s life has been held.

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SUMMERSGILL, Marjorie Morrison: Peacefully passed away at Wairau Hospital on Wednesday September 16, 2020. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of John and loved mother of Diana and Gillian. Mother-in-law of David Smit and Anthony Webb. Loved by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Aberleigh Village and Wairau Hospital for their loving care. Messages may be sent to 121 Wither Road, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201. At Marjorie’s request, a private family service has been held.

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WANTED TO BUY- Old tobacco tins, NZ postcards, military items, garden tools, woodworking tools, records from the 1970’s/80’s, old petrol station related items, fountain pens, crystal decanters/whisky & wine glasses, NZ history books, gold jewellery, antique bottles, Tonka, Fun Ho & tin toys, white Crown Lynn vases & swans & all collectables. Also NZ/Maori & whaling related items. All of the above are popular & fetching good money at the moment. Free quotes we travel. Rarity, condition & collectability = more $$$. Just Browsing 26 Battys Rd (03)5775402

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FOSTER: John Truman 1944 – 2020 Died peacefully at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim on Monday 14 September 2020. Son of the late Joan and Arthur Foster of Nelson. Brother to Ian and Uncle to Karen and Alistair Bull, David and Cassie Foster. Former brother-in-law to Theresa. Great uncle to Emmerson, Peyton, Hazel, Xavier, Eleanor and Saxon. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Heartfelt thanks to staff at Wairau Hospital, Seaview Rest Home and Aberleigh Village for the care and respect John received over the past weeks. In accordance with John’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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Team Leaders Disability Support Services Two permanent, full-time, on roster positions - 1.0FTE. Lead and support workers in residential and supported living homes for people with disabilities Closing date: Sunday, 4 October 2020.

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Please send CV’s and cover letters to FAO Laura info@mph.co.nz Must have a full drivers license and be legally allowed to work in NZ. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Public Notices E.I.L. ELDERSTUDY (NZ) INCORPORATED is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 20 October 2020 at 11am at the offices of Lawyers Gascoigne Wicks, 79 High Street, Blenheim 7201. All financial members may attend. Requests for a copy of the agenda and any queries may be directed to Ian Walker at: ian.walker@eilnewzealand.co.nz

Clothing Alterations:

by Lynette Atkinson-Parker

Blenheim Renwick Picton

For your sewing requirements

Phone/Txt 022 322 6515

Quality Service Guaranteed

Phone 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010

Marlborough Returned and Services Association (Incorporated)

ph 0800 00 24 25 Eric Jackson Antique Buyers, PO Box 665, Picton

Annual General Meeting RSA Lounge Clubs of Marlborough 2pm Saturday 26 September 2020

RNZ Naval Association (Marlborough) Association.

Notice of AGM

The annual general meeting of the royal NZ Naval Association (Marlborough) Branch inc to be held in the RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough.

11.00 am 25th October 2020.

Agenda: • Minutes of previous AGM • Annual reports, Annual Accounts Redwoodtown School - 90 Cleghorn Street - Blenheim - 7201 Redwoodtown for year ending 31st August 2020, w.redwoodtown.school.nz - (03) 5785200 -School office@redwoodtown.school.nz • General Business, Board of Trustees woodtown School Board of Trustees Election • Election of officers,

Huge Plant Sale 26th September 2020 9.30am - 2pm At 76 Alfred St Blenheim

Vacancy for an elected trustee laration ofCasual Parent Election Results

(nomination forms available from secretary phone - 579-5073) A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of T Grant, Secretary. e close of trustees nominations, the number of valid nominations was equal to for anas elected parent representative. number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following elected: The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection. croft-Wickens, Deedee If 10% or more of eligible voters on the school roll son, Scott ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being eson, Penny published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, in marlborough geveen, Heather then a by-election will be held. Any eligible voter ng, Lisa who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election Marlborough Art & Wine Fair should write to: f Representative 21 September – 4 October 2020 Come and elle Bailey Chairperson view the latest work by Ian Hamlin, Liz Downey, Model and Hobby Expo.

Board of Trustees Molly Murphy & Prue Matthews at The Wine Brought to you by the Nelson Marlborough unt Redwoodtown School Station. For the duration of their exhibition, Truck Modellers Club. Heaps of models urning Officer 90 Cleghorn Street the Awatere Early Learning Centre will benefit exhibited including cars, trucks, aircraft, Lego, from 50% of the gallery fee. 10am-7pm daily. Star Wars, and so much more. Redwoodtown c/- office@redwoodtown.school.nz Free entry at The Wine Station.

Hall, Oliver Park. Saturday September 26,

by Wednesday 21 October 2020 Next week is the final artist group for the 10am-4pm, and Sunday 27, 10am-3pm. Adults Marlborough Art & Wine Fair – we are proud $2, under 15 FREE. that so far over $40,000 in sales have been Crop Swap Blenheim: Public Notices made for local artists and more than $5,000 Saturday 26th September, 2 – 3pm, Crossroads raised for local charities!

Café, 2 Redwood Street. $2.00 to our hosts.

Sharing abundance from our gardens: Fruit, vegetables, preserves, relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings, baking; - Giving generously and mindfully taking. Further Picton Mahjong Group Every Wednesday 1.15pm Endeavour Park. All details 027 372 2897 Salvation Army Toy Library Welcome. Contact Gyllian 03 573 5383 Today 10am to 12pm Lions’ Club of Blenheim Will be held in Marlborough Girls College 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Serving the commu- Vintage Farm Machinery: Staff room at 6pm nity for over fifty years. Would you like to know Open daily, 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage more about the Lion’s Club? Would you be Farm. John 5777 442 Thursday 17th October 2019 interested in becoming a Lion? Tea meetings Nominations are now open for are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact Kevin Wilkey 578-6353, Committee or Delphine Lee 029-942-5004 Ulysses Club New members welcome Sunday 27 September 1pm Social Ride, Decide Enquires to netball.mgc@gmail.com on the day.

what’s on

Great variety of potted/named plants NMIT Horticulture Presentation The importance of "Bugs in Soils" Session times at 11am & 1pm Please bring your own recycle bags/ boxes/trays Blenheim Anglican Parish Fund Raising Event

Saturday 26 September

Marlborough girls’ College

Wednesday 23 September

Netball Club agM

Sunday 27 September

Thursday 24 September Ulysses Retreads Group

If you have an event for the next issue of ‘What’s On’ email The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

Blenheim Riverside Railway:

Knit and Natter:

Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Eftpos now available.

For Charters for your special occasion phone John 027 309 2466 or email Chris cjkombi@ gmail.com

Friday 25 September

Brought to you by the Nelson Marlborough Truck Modellers Club. Heaps of models exhibited including cars, trucks, aircraft, Lego, Star Wars, and so much more. Redwoodtown Hall, Oliver Park. Saturday September 26, 10am-4pm, and Sunday 27, 10am-3pm. Adults $2, under 15 FREE.

Meet Brayshaw Park Thursdays 11.00am. Ride to various destinations for lunch. Come by bike, tin top or magic carpet. Bring your laughing gear, a thermal to wear and a story to share.

Salvation Army Toy Library Today 3.30 to 4.30pm

Thursdays 10.30am to 12pm, Marlborough District Library. Adults only. Are you interested in knitting and looking to meet new people?

Bring along your knitting project. Tea/coffee available.

Kidzone:

Fridays 3.30 to 5.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge Street. Avon 579 2440

Model and Hobby Expo.

Monday 28 September Marlborough Quilters’ Club Night.

Join us for a varied programme of speakers, challenges, sharing areas of interest, show and tell, friendship and more. New members welcome. St Mary’s Parish Community Centre, 59 Maxwell Road, Blenheim. Last Monday of the month. 7 pm. First night complimentary. Phone Jenny 5778598

Tuesday 29 September Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Park Holiday Programme: Tuatara Tuesday

10.30am – 1pm. Kids fun learning about Tuatara and making your own Tuatara to take home.

Free event, but bookings essential, phone 578 1712, or email: info@marlboroughmuseum. org.nz

Wednesday 30 September Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Park Holiday Programme: Tour of the Stables in Beavertown

11am: Meet our new curator Warren, who has a lifetime of knowledge and passion about all things to do with stables and horses in history.

Check out amazing new displays and activities.

Family fun for everyone. FREE, but bookings essential. Phone 578 1712, or email: info@ marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Thursday 1 October Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Park Holiday Programme: Calligraphy for Kids

11am – 1pm: Learn calligraphy with only a Crayola marker. Calligraphist Corrie will provide simple instructions on the basic shapes and techniques to draw beautiful letters in a fun way.

This class is geared for children 8 to 18 years.

Resources provided, $5 per child. Bookings essential: Phone 578 1712, or email: info@ marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

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Golf Results Marlborough Golf Club September 16, Women’s Hidden Holes Stableford Div.1: Jackie McGarry 27, Morag Dobbs 26, Lizzie Turnbull 26. Div.2: Helen Lissaman 28, Pat O’Brien 25, Sue Lissaman 24, Lyndy Larkin 24.

September 17, Men’s Stableford Div.1: Tony Yardley 37, Tony Nichol 36, Bob Tate 36,

Malcolm Pettigrew 36, Hamish Beard 36, Dave McGuckin 35, David Lightfoot 35, Murray Swanson 35, Clarry Neame 34. Div.2: Brian Burgess 37, Rex Scoble 36, Paul Ham 36, Gary Duke 36, Mike Ponder 35, John Davis 35, Werner Plus 35, John Aitchison 35, Charles Leith 35, Paul Eden 35, Dave Wiley 35.

Marlborough Veterans Golf Association Results of the Tournament played at Picton Golf Club on Monday, September 21.

Individual: Mike McKenzie (Wairau Valley) 40 points; 2. Jeff Pascoe (Picton) 37 points; 3.

Trevor Gullery (Picton), Arthur Dovey (Marlborough), Hamish Beard (Marlborough) 36 points; 6. Dezs Campbell (Blenheim), Richard

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Anderson (Marlborough) 35 points; 7. Allan Butland (Picton) 345 points.

Team: 1st - Marlborough #3: Arthur Dovey, Robin Whiting, Saki Saunokonoko and Hamish Beard 104 points. 2nd - Picton #1: 103 points.

3rd -Picton #2: 97 points. Next Tournament: Monday, October 5 at the Awatere Golf Club.

Blenheim Croquet prize giving and new season opening Last weekend brought with it excellent Marlborough weather and the Mayor John Leggett and his partner Anne Best to Blenheim Croquet for their annual awards and the new season’s opening ceremony.

Croquet Awards were presented for best players in the different forms of the games as well as the player that has improved the most over the last year.

This was followed by a game of doubles croquet involving the mayor.

This form of the game allowed the mayor’s competitiveness and fierce nature to come to the surface.

Chivalry, friendship and sympathy for the opposition quickly left and was replaced by determination, concentration and a need to win interspersed with friendly conversation laughter and enjoyment when shots didn’t quite go as expected.

He and his croquet partner repeatedly hit the opposition to the side-line allowing themselves to repeatedly hoop and quite convincingly win the game.

For anyone interested in learning how to play, turn up to Blenheim Croquet, Pollard Park off Parker street any Sunday at 12:45pm.

Blenheim Golf Club Championship draw September 27 9.20am Junior B Men: W Ingram vs B Penington 9.30am, Int B Men R Agnew vs J Brunel 9.40, Senior B M McConnell vs L Yarrall 9.50am, Junior A Men A Atkinson vs T Poa 10am, Intermediate Women S Grupp vs J Ingram 10.10am. Senior Women J Batty vs J Ingram 10.20, Int A Men D Lamond vs B Yarrall 10.30am. Senior A G Daines vs M McDonald 12.20, Junior Women M Hamilton vs C McLeod 12.30, Junior Plate J Miller vs

N Smith 12.40, Intermediate Plate B B Arthur vs J Findlay 12.50, Senior plate M Gardiner vs B Windleburn 1pm, Junior B W Ingram vs B Penington 1.10, Intermediate B R Agnew vs J Brunel 1.20, Senior B M McConnell vs L Yarrall 1.30, Junior A A Atkinson vs T Poa 1.40, Intermediate Women S Grupp vs L Ingram 1.50, Senior Women J Batty vs J Ingram 2pm, Intermediate A D Lamond vs B Yarrall 2.10, Senior A G Daines vs M McMcDonald.

Blenheim Golf Club September 16, Ladies Stableford: 0-33 Trees Rewi 35 Rachel Bell 31 = Lorraine Graves 31 34+ Jenny Evans 36, Bernice Arnold 33.

September 17, Men’s Medal + putts: John Rewi 97, Jim Findlay 98, Phil Starkey 100, Clive Aitchison 100, Clive Drummond 101, Blue Arthur 101, Murray Belk 101, Cyril Scammell 103, Ian Moffat 103, John Anderson 103. 9 holes Stableford: Bryan Lawless 21, Ivan Neame 19.

September 19, 27 holes: Edgar Clarkson Brian Yarrall 61, Ryan Windleburn 58, Blue Arthur 56, Doug Shaw 56, Graeme Daines 54, Phil

Starkey 53, Mike McDonald 52, Brent Baker 52, Don March 51, Mike Guillemot 51. Women’s March Trophy 27 holes: Jane Ingram 52, Sa-nga Grupp 48. 18 Hole Stableford: Don Lamond 36, Alby Atkinson 33, NTP Fairweathers 6/15 Murray Belk, Sowmans NTP 9/18 Don Lamond.

September 21, Stableford, Men: Ivan Neame 20, Don March 19, Neil Gibbs 19, Bob Tapp 18, Clarry Neame 18, David Waters 17, Les Boniface 17, Leo McKendry 17, John Rewi 17, Roy Lilley 16, John Burns 16, Jan de Zwart 16, Stuart Parker 16, Steve Griffin 16, Couchman 16.

Wairau Valley Golf Club September 19, Bisque Par: Ladies - Robyn Baker +1, Bevan Boon, Bevan Roughan, Dave Pupich +3, Diane Horton & Mel Hampton +2, Wiley & Roger Restall -1 Jan Rutherford & Yvonne Wallace -1. Mens: Twos: Roger Restall.

Mike McKenzie & Sam Rutherford +5, Colin

Picton Golf Club September 12, Stableford: Nick Wright, Dave Proctor, Ant Booker 37; Andrew Sunley 36; Jeff Pascoe 35; Gary Aldridge, Paul Towers 34; Mike Ashworth 33; Ian Molloy, Len Barlow, Wayne Pratt 32.

September 15, Webster Medallions: 1st Maria

McConway+ Judy Jones Nett 140; 2nd Kaye Keys + Lynda White 148; 3rd Joan Gabara + Denise Finch 158.

September 17: Didie Crevecoeur 36; Richard Avery 35; Ant Booker 33; Jeff Pascoe, Barry Nitz, Aaron Wilson, Ian Johnson 32.

Awatere Golf Club September 16, Stableford: Carol Loe 37, Margaret Roberts 36, Sue Murray 34.

Saturday 19, Men, Medal: Peter Marfell 66, Steve Marfell 67, Euan McLauchlan 68, Grant Sinclair 68, Allan Yemm 69, Greg Jowers 69, Tony Jordan 70, Richard Ronaki 70.

Women, Stableford: Margaret Hastings 37,

Leanne Stowell 35.

Awatere Club Champions for 2020, Men, Senior - Lyell Marfell. Intermediate - Steve Marfell, Junior- Tony Jordan.

Women, Senior – Sue Murray, Intermediate – Gayle Marfell.

Next week – Bayley’s 27 Hole Mixed Tournament.

Anne Best, Allan Hutton, Dawn Reid and Marlborough Mayor John Leggett enjoy a game of croquet. Photo provided.

Marlborough Women’s Rep Marlborough Women’s Rep Team to travel to Motueka for the Westrupp Cup on the weekend of 26th and 27th September is: Aroha Minhinnick, Tracy Bary, Andrea Corbett, Sue Murray, Bridget Quaife, Mary-Ann Reinke The Men’s interclub finals were played at Blenheim on September 6: MacDonald Cup - Awatere beat Marlborough (by playoff), Foote Cup - Rarangi beat Awatere, Fairhall Cup - Wairau Valley beat Rarangi.

September 14, Ladies Spring Tournament, Stableford: Best Over the field Anne Newman 40, 0-27 Rete Kydd 37, Helen Neame 37, Judith Batty 35, Margaret McLeod 35.

28+ Maureen McKenzie 38, Dianne Betts 38, Pat Olliver 35, Carolyn Reaney 34, Kathy Payne 34, Colleen McLeod 34, Diane Horton 34.

September 16, Men’s Stableford: Terry Allen 41, David Best 39, Steven Fagan 39, John Jones 39, Barry Fyfe 37, Dennis Wye 37, Maurice Soper 37, Roland Van

Asch 37, Tony Nichol 36, Arthur Ross 36, Hans Bloemberg 36, Bruce Curgenven 36, Alan Hogg 36.

September 17, Ladies, Stableford: Best Over the Field – Wendy Moffat 39, 0 -20 Helen Nea me 33, 21-27 Sue Lang 37, Diane McCarthy 37, Sue Godsiff 37, 28+ Joan Fyfe 36, Pat Olliver 35 on c/b Kathy Payne.

September 19, Men, Single Par, Ladies Bisque Par: Men – Owen Gibbs 1. Dennis Wye 1, Allen Scott 1. Bruce Curgenven -1, Jerome January -1, David Best -2, Gary Barnett -2, Alan Rutledge -2, Bob Tate -2, David Price -2,Bruce Verry -2.

Ladies - Best over the field Wendy Moffat +7, 0-20 Sue Campbell +4, 2127 Marilyn Smith +3 on c/b Denise Pickering, 28+ Lynn Naysmith +6.

September 20, Men & Ladies, Medal, Net: Men – Owen Gibbs 67, Brian Gill 69, Maurice Soper 71, Greg Thomas 71.

Ladies - Sue Campbell 71, Janet Laing 72, Pat Olliver 74.

Whitehead Park Bowling Club September 16, Final Winter Mixed Triples: 1st Rex Dovey, Graham Hirst, Kevin Dixon; 2nd John McCarthy, Arthur Umbers, Al

Humphreys; 3rd Chris Howard, Bev Newell, Peter Anderson, Bob Taylor.

Marlborough Harrier Club Pack training run on Thursday September 24 for a 6pm start. Meet in the kitchen of Redwood Community Hall, Oliver Park.

Everyone is welcome to participate. Please be at Oliver Park by 5.45pm to sign in to be ready to start 6pm. Hi-Viz gear to be worn on this event for safety reasons. Go

to http://harriers.net.nz/event/packtraining-run/2020-09-24/for details.

Molesworth Run on Saturday, November 21 from 8am - 6pm is going ahead and online entries now open. For further enquiries contact Allister Leach 021 159 0678.

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Thiem tennis’ next bright light?

It’s a calculated gamble but perhaps Dominic Thiem’s breakthrough US Open victory last Monday could see him as the heir-apparent to the men’s tennis throne.

The 27-year-old Austrian won a pulsating five-set final, coming back from two sets to love down in the process against Alexander Zverev.

Now, by no means is he set to dominate the game like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have as a trio for the past 15 years but perhaps he could be the transitional champion over the next five years.

The big-hitting Austrian is a threat on all surfaces and has made three other finals, once at the Australian Open and twice at the French.

He has powerful ground strokes, a one-handed back hand and excellent defensive instincts.

Thiem often uses heavy, penetrating groundstrokes to construct points and outlast his opponents.

He has a long take-back on both wings, and the top-spin he produces on his groundstrokes allows him to both attack and defend well. Thiem also possesses

a strong serve, capable of reaching 145 mph (233 km/h).

Somebody has to be the next in line and Thiem certainly has the game to be much more than a one-hit wonder.

It shows great mental and physical strength to come back from two sets down in a grand slam final when you have lost the past three. While he did not have to

beat any of the aforementioned trio to get his slqm, Father Time is on his side.

If he can stay healthy and consistent, there is no reason why he could not carve out a decent career with four or five grand slams to his name similar to what Naomi Osaka is doing in the twilight of the Serena Williams era in the women’s game.

Draw for

Whitehaven Wines Marlborough Pro-Am for Thursday, September 24 Tee 1 10.00

Michael Hendry

Julian Terry

Wendy Batchelor

Alan Shutkowski

Whitehaven Wines Co Ltd

10.07

Jonti Philipson

Connor Winter

Mike van Dijk

Trent Davies

Golf Hub Marlborough

10.14

Jordan Pruden

Francis Hassan

Peter McKinnel

Sue Campbell

Matthews & Hassan Eyewear Eyecare

10.21

Chas Craig

Mike Godsall

Andrew Noad

Iain Berrie

CBD Café

10.28

Lachie McDonald

Liam Harnett

Geoff Pacey

John McDonald

Kaikoura Livestock Limited

10.35

Luke Toomey

Geoff Barnett

Hamish McRae

Duncan French

Expleco Limited

10.42

Saxon Balck

Ken Steel

Shane Weaver

Jane Ingram

Gill Construction Co Ltd

10.49

Tae Koh

Warren Dillon

Ian Hale

David Watson

Liquorland

10.56

Daniel Hillier

Charlie Leith

Jill Robertson

Barry Robertson

Milford Asset Management

11.03

Kieran Muir

Murray Swanson

Lance Nuttall

Duncan Bint

Barking Cat Limited

11.10

Mike Gainsford

Rick May

Peter Gurr

Tim Abrahams

Blenheim ITM

11.17

Gareth Paddison

Tracy Bary

Marilyn Smith

Julie Smith

McKendry Ford Limited

11.24

Mark Hutson

Terry Sloan

Allan Parker

Kerry Fyffe

Pink Fit

11.31

Fraser Wilkin

Scott Bishell

Simon Bishell

Duncan Hille

Caythorpe Family Estate

11.38

Ryan Chisnall

Hamish Morrow

Adam Tyney

Martin Ryder

WK Advisors & Accountants Ltd

11.45

Peter Fowler

Mark Davis

David Searle

John Davis

Harcourts

11.52

Jordan Loof

Tommy Glubb

Matt Sutherland

James Phelan

Four Square Spring Creek

11.59

Josh Geary

Nick Robinson

Hugh Robinson

Mark Watson

Robinson Construction

10.00

Trevor Marshall

Hans Blohm

Terrence Loomis

Mike Ponder

Hans Heroes

10.07

Carl Brooking

Hugh Bay

Jane Anderson Bay

William Harrison

Bayvines

10.14

Harry Bateman

Pru Jensen

Marion Tripe

Lizzie Turnbull

The Pin Seekers

10.21

Martin Pettigrew

Robin Taylor

Jon Nicol

Don Elley

Witherlea Wanderers

10.28

Troy Ropiha

Sue Murray

Steve Marfell

Tony Jordan

Teamsters

10.35

Dongwoo Kang

Nick Allen

Jason Giblin

Steve McCaa

AG Water

10.42

Chang Gi Lee

Liam Keegan

Ben Godsiff

Sue Godsiff

The Putter Nutters

10.49

Sam An

Steve Thomas

Tony Pole

Kerry Atkins

Share New Zealand

10.56

Blair Riordan

Pradeep Kumar

Bryce Currie

Matt Costello

Total Golf Nelson

11.03

Robin Smalley

Mark Kinninmonth

Malcolm MacKenzie

Youngho Cho

North and South

11.10

Andrew Henare

David Lightfoot

Andrew Stowell

Alan Yemm

Grip it N Rip it

11.17

Nick Loach

Ian Molloy

Marilyn Keenan

Aaron Wilson

Mint Air

11.24

Kunaal Singh

Lynda Tate

Christine Pears

Lesley Barley

Pertatlys

11.31

Peter Giles

Roger Pears

Shane Tate

Sean Hassett

Pertatetts

11.38

Sam Hale

Taylor Gill

Sung Jin Yeo

Grant Stockman

11.45

Nicholas Davey

Dean Sipson

Mason Lee

Hamish Campbell

11.52

Oliver Maxwell

Anthony Sharp

John Bae

Patrick Moore

11.59

Wayne Davies

Dean Kingsbeer

Ben Gallie

Craig Mitchell

12.06

Woonchul Na

Luke Brown

Bradley Carter

Sam Nichols

Tee 10

Matt Croad

Please report to the start office 30 minutes before your start time to meet your professional

Social bowls triples tournament The results of the Social Bowls Triples Tournament held at the Simcox Stadium on Sunday 20th September were: Winners - Larry Hoole, Ron Boddy and Ngaire Garraway with three wins.

Runners-up - Julian Adams, Ron Sturm and Joan Climo on count back with two wins and 15 ends.

Lucky Draw - Glen Hurcomb, Irene Payne and Val Richards.

Up-coming events All Indoor Bowlers are invited to the end of year closing night at Rapaura on Wednesday, September 23 starting at 7.30pm.

The Blenheim Bowling Club has an open Indoor Bowls Tournament at the club rooms in Weld Street, on Friday, September 25 starting at 1pm. All Indoor Bowlers welcome.

The Marlborough Indoor Bowls Assn has an interesting 8/9 Triples tournament at Simcox Stadium next Sunday, September 26 starting at 12noon (remember the daylight saving).

Teams of three or single entries can be made to Glen, phone 579 2574.

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