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Young ambition By Celeste Alexander

Wanting to buy a hot chocolate machine was one of the reasons behind a Blenheim boy starting his own business over two years ago. Seven-year-old and a student in Room 9 at Riverlands School, Devon Marshall, is a dab hand at making cordial with his parents Aaron and Nicky Marshall; so much so that he turned it into a business called ‘Devon’s Cordials’. “I wanted to earn some money,”

Devon says. “I wanted a hot chocolate machine.” Devon’s father Aaron says the idea to produce cordial came during one of the family’s regular visits to the Marlborough Farmers Market where Devon announced “no one is selling cordial!” “Because we made our own at home Devon decided he wanted to sell it to make some money; and for the past two years he’s stuck at it,” he says. Continued on page 2.

Young Devon Marshall has been running his own homemade cordial business, with the help of his parents, for around two years.

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Devon tastes sweet success Continued from page 1. And it’s a good thing he did because he has since become quite the little success story. Devon began selling his cordials at the Redwood Market 18 months ago before taking a regular stall at the Farmers Market where many of his customers are on first name basis with the young entrepreneur. “Devon does most of the work too,” Aaron adds. “He talks to people and takes the payment - we are just there for supervision.” On average Devon sells 12-18 bottles a week, and can make anywhere up to $200 in a market. “Making the money is the best part,” Devon says. “I make the cordial at home which takes up most of the time – with help.

“I make three cordial flavours. Lemon, Elderflower, and Lemon, honey and ginger.” The lemon cordial flavour is a special one as it’s an old family recipe, but if you ask Devon which is the more popular he says it depends on the season. “In winter the lemon, honey and ginger is popular. Elderflower is more popular in summer and in between the seasons is the lemon,” he says. Over the whole process Devon has learned the value of a dollar and has picked up a number of “invaluable” skills. “Most of the money goes back into the business… to grow the business,” Devon says. “I want to make more flavours!” Helping Devon is his very own

accountant, Sidekick Tasman, who at the beginning sponsored him by giving him the first 12months of Xero accounting software free. Devon also had the help of the threeman team, Matt Western, Will Seagar and Walter Lim, behind the Swiftly website which offered free sites to businesses affected by the pandemic. Matt says Swiftly was initially built only a month ago as part of a national innovation challenge called ‘Hack the Crisis’, but the feedback they received prompted them to improve and share it with companies. “We are three guys with day jobs trying to give a hand. We had seen businesses around us have to suddenly figure out how to do click and collect so we built this from scratch to help business owners get back up and

running at this difficult time,” he says. Matt says Devon is by far the youngest entrepreneur on the platform and the only free Swiftly store that has been set up in Blenheim to date. “We certainly didn’t expect to have someone as young as Devon sign up,” he laughs. “It’s quick and easy to get set up – apparently so easy that a seven-year-old can do it!” Having this website helped to generate “a few orders” for Blenheim delivery over the Lockdown period while the Farmers Market was shut, but now he has the benefit of both and will once again be appearing at the market every fortnight with his cordials and a big smile for his customers. To view Devon’s website visit www. devons.swiftly.nz

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Hairdressers take out the clippers again By Aimee O’Hagan

Stressful, hectic, and exhilarating: three words that seem to best describe what the last 13 days have been like for kiwi hairdressers. As soon as NZ made the switch to Alert Level 2 Lockdown on Thursday May 14, customers flocked to barber shops and hair salons around the country to make their hair look presentable once again. “It’s been absolutely amazing,” owner of Blenheim-based Solutions ‘93 Hair Salon, Jenny Eyles, says of her experience being back to business. “I’m so excited to be back working with both the salon team and our wonderful clients.” Jenny likens the aftermath of

the isolation period to the bustling Christmas holidays; with weeks of appointments booked in, she and her staff have been busy working 10 hour plus days. “All the other hairdressers I know that I’ve spoken to so far have been – oh, blimey – so busy,” she says. It’s not only work hours the post-Lockdown pandemonium has changed, but also how hairdressers go about almost everything they do while working. Measures Jenny and her team have personally been taking to keep customers and staff safe include implementing a contact tracing form at the door of the salon; making sure each person who enters the salon sterilises their hands; cleaning work surfaces,

chairs, and equipment between each client; limiting the number of people allowed in the salon at one time; and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). “The face masks are really hard to deal with – I wear glasses, and they keep fogging up!” Jenny laughs. Despite these adjustments, Jenny says she and her team are enjoying finally being back at work. They’ve even found that the time off throughout Alert Level 3 and 4 Lockdown has renewed their passion for their job, Jenny says. “By having that rest, everyone’s come back so enthused! “People have just loved having their hair done again: the joy on our clients’ faces reminds us hairdressers why we love the industry.”

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Gatherings can increase to 100 At noon this Friday Alert Level 2 restrictions will change to increase the number of people who can gather, from 10 (50 with dispensation) to 100. The new limit applies to gatherings in homes, events outside of homes and public venues, including church services, weddings, and funerals and tangihanga. This is welcome news for the funeral industry which, up to now, has had to operate under tight restrictions and hasn’t been able to accommodate large groups for services. Now from noon on Friday up to 100 people can attend a service at the Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors Mayfield Chapel, says manager Barry Holmwood. “We can get up to 68 people (more with families in their own bubbles) in our chapel with social distancing in place, and the remainder can be in the exterior gathering area under cover with a screen and sound system set up so they can see and hear the service as if they were inside,” he says. “We have our Family Lounge space across from our chapel, which can also be used. We have hand sanitiser inside and out of the chapel, tissues available for people, and contact tracing. “Cleaning of the chapel is also done before and after a service by our team to wipe down surfaces with disinfectant, in addition to our normal cleaning services.” Going forward Barry says they still provide live-streaming of services which families have taken advantage of already over Lockdown.” The team also has some “nice touches” in place for families including their ‘Hugs from Home’,

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which allows people to send a special message via Sowman’s website to a family if they cannot attend the funeral. “This is printed out and attached to a balloon or teddy bear and given it to the family,” Barry says. “Plus there are other nice gestures we’ve been able to do like taking a video of the hearse leaving and at the gravesite which is later given to the family. “It has been a bit heart-breaking for families during this time and we do feel for them so we are doing whatever we can to help them. We are here to help the community and families have been really appreciative of the little extra things

we’ve been able to do for them,” he says. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also confirmed during the 4pm post Cabinet media conference on Monday that this will also allow community sport to operate more easily. She continues to urge people to play it safe; maintaining hygiene standards and to meet existing record-keeping requirements for contact tracing. Those hoping to hear that the Alert Level will drop sooner rather than later, were told that no later than four weeks from Monday that Cabinet would consider a move to Alert Level 1.

Cabinet will again review the settings of Alert Level 2 on June 8. While she accepted that New Zealand still had “tough times ahead” with job losses, she says NZ is in a “good space” compared to other countries where cases are still surging. Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, confirmed there were once again no new cases to report since May 23, leaving our total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 at 1154. Around 97 percent of confirmed cases have recovered and one person is receiving hospital-level care for COVID-19, and are not in ICU.

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Cyclists vs pedestrians River path fuels discontent By Frances Chin The Taylor River walkway has becThe Taylor River walkway has become a point of contention between cyclists and pedestrians—with many pedestrians saying cyclists go too fast, and many cyclists saying pedestrians do not share the path. Sun Reporter Frances Chin spoke with a cyclist and pedestrians to hear both sides of the story. Susie Morrell and her husband Phil say that back in Perth, there are many shared paths that both cyclists and pedestrians use. However, the main

difference is that in Australia bicycles all have bells or horns, as to let people know when a cyclist is approaching them. “There’s nothing worse than people coming up behind you and you don’t see them,” Susie says. “It’s fine when they’re coming towards you.” The other day, Susie and Phil saw a cyclist overtake a group of pedestrians walking in a group by cycling over the grass at a fast pace. “He was obviously trying to make a point. It was a bit dangerous.” “I’ve seen things on both sides. Silly

pedestrians, and silly cyclists going too fast.” “There will be a serious accident one day, especially at the bridge.” 14 year old student Oliver Clifford cycles the Taylor River pathway every Wednesday on the way to his job. He says that the situation depends on the context—with cyclists needing to warn people when they approach, but pedestrians needing to be sensible. “People can’t take up the whole path. And they need to control their dogs. I’ve almost hit a dog a few times.” “The council probably needs to widen the path, for people walking

with strollers.” The Marlborough District Council (MDC) plans to widen the Taylor River pathway between the Beaver Road and Monro Street footbridges on Wednesday June 3. The path will be widened from one point eight metres to three metres, and grading work along the side of the pathways will create a slope from the grass to the path. Additionally, rail crossings will be realigned to intersect the path at 90 degree angles for improved safety of wheeled users. “Widening the paths will bring the pathway in line with NZTA standards

that are based on allowing a pedestrian and a cyclist, or two mobility scooters, to safely pass each other with a natural distance in between,” MDC Walking and Cycling Coordinator Braden Prideaux says. “While the project is underway it is important people keep out of construction areas for their own safety. In most cases people will be able to use the pathway on the opposite side of the river, or to go around the construction area on the grass. Dog owners are also asked to use leads around construction areas, to keep themselves and their pets safe.”

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Marlborough District Library manager, Glenn Webster. Glenn stands beside the piles of recently returned books, which have to go into quarantine for 72 hours after they are returned to the library.

programmes such as Baby Rhyme Time or study sessions will not be offered until we advance to a lower alert level. Although the libraries were closed until Monday morning, Glenn says that staff were still keeping busy providing services to Marlborough book

lovers over the different alert levels – from extending loan periods and offering digital resources such as audio and e-books, to delivering reading material to those over 70 yearsold and others who were strictly housebound. “It has all been very well

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Report predicts thousands of local job losses By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

The “greatest economic shock in living memory” will see more than 2600 jobs lost in Marlborough, a new report reveals. Unemployment rates are expected to hit 8.2 cent by March next year, with Māori and people aged under 30 likely to be worst affected. The unemployment rate was 2.8 per cent this March. The figures were unveiled by The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group on Friday as part of the first of its four-stage plan to restore the region’s economy following the coronavirus outbreak. Ngāti Toa Rangatira Ki Wairau member and former chairman Walter Waaka says it was time for Marlburians, both Māori and Pākehā, to “look after ourselves” and put their neighbours first. “I’ve always thought people are more important than the dollar.” Unemployment among Māori was predicted to rise to about 13 per cent, although Waaka said he had not yet seen the affects. “I know a lot of people that have been struggling, personally. But I also knew they were struggling before the virus. This may just be emphasising a lot of things,” he said last Friday afternoon. “A lot of young people are at a disadvantage because nowadays there’s so many people working until they’re older, working until their in their 70s. It doesn’t make much room for them to come in.” He suggests businesses employ people locally rather than from overseas or other regions, and that the region look to planting produce among vineyards, which could then be sold elsewhere. But the report said despite the wine industry being one of the “best positioned” in the region to bounce back from coronavirus, it would only make things “marginally less severe” for Marlborough. A decline in the food manufacturing and transport sectors would likely cause a decline in a demand for the region’s wine, it said. “Premium wine is likely to be [the] hardest hit, due to drastic declines in on-premises consumption in the hospitality sector.” The region’s earnings would shrink by $137 million by next March, with more than half of the region’s job losses were set to come from the food, accommodation, agriculture and forestry sectors. Just under a third of businesses surveyed in May expected to reduce their staff numbers in

the next three months, despite half having already cut staff. Most had seen a decrease in revenue. New Zealand was set to see 250,500 jobs lost by next March. TEAM chair and deputy mayor Nadine Taylor said the council would be unable to save every business or job in Marlborough. “We are already seeing youth unemployment, in particular, rising and even though it all starts from a very low base,” she said. But she said unemployment rate predictions were made before last week’s Budget 2020 was announced, and also did not take into account the council’s planned economic recovery phases. The first ‘recovery’ phase, May to July, has earmarked 60 projects or works needed for the region’s “survival”. A long-term recovery response — set to be titled ‘resilience’ — would be rolled out in September, and focus on maintaining cash flows and jobs. The third stage, ‘return’, hopes to see the region’s economy back to normal. It would be followed by the final ‘re-imagination’ phase, which would look at how lessons learnt during the coronavirus recovery could be integrated into a ‘new normal’, the report said. The council had already begun several firstphase projects. New ‘recovery’ projects included trying to get the budget and timelines on the co-location of Marlborough’s college campuses sooner, and lobbying the Government around the release and purchase of land east of the Wairau Hospital, near Blenheim. TEAM member and councillor Mark Peters says past New Zealand crises — like the 1991 recession — were “little hills” when compared with the “mountain” that was Coronavirus. “I think the good thing is unlike the other shocks, which were shallower, New Zealand Inc’s balance sheet was stronger at the beginning of coronavirus than at others, and Marlborough Inc also had a strong balance sheet ... to get economy moving,” he said. “It’s a long, hard road, but we will get out of it.” TEAM group was made up of iwi, the council and businesses, alongside representatives from the Government, tourism, aquaculture, wine, forestry and transport sectors. FAST FIGURES (BY MARCH 2021) 8.2 per cent unemployment rate $134 million earnings lost 2646 jobs lost 34.5 per cent drop in residential construction

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Wilding Pine response Dear Editor, I applaud Murray Chapman and others on their letters on the Wilding Pine issue, but sense a little political posturing in the discussion. To say previous Governments have not addressed the issue is not wholly truthful but I would agree that not enough is being done. To state $100 million is being put into the fight is a trifle misleading.

I may be wrong but I thought that was part of a Conservation package for Environmental issues to help our recovery from the virus and provide employment. If this is the case, I would say that the money is going to be used very uneconomically. To put people up in the hills and physically remove them would be very pricey and inefficient. My understanding is that the use

Service that’s above and beyond I ventured forth from nine weeks in ‘lock-down’ today, and paid for my purchases at the Z Petrol Station on Grove Road. My large bunch of keys vanished, and I searched for them in vain; retracing my steps many times, and emptying my handbag. The helpful and friendly staff joined in the search. The manager reviewed security footage from their various cameras, to find a woman had scooped my distinctive key chain into her purse and disappeared. Playing detective, the manager viewed other footage, found the make and number-plate of the

of helicopters and sprays is the only way we are going to put any dent in the Wilding Pine population. I find it a little cynical to group this in with the recovery package when it should have been part of any budget. I just hope that a forward thinking well thought out program comes out of this funding boost, if that’s what it is Neil Gibbs

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woman’s car, contacted the police for her home details and phoned her. He kindly offered me a coffee while he personally drove to Spring Creek to retrieve my keys. Big smiles and relief all round! I know there has been a lot of shop-lifting at that station. Beware, thieves - security cameras work! As for the service, help and kindness shown me today, I am grateful and reassured that there are such decent people in our community. Thank you ‘Z’ staff! You are a credit to your organisation. Rosemary Francis.

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were one or two other candidates who vocally agreed and at least one was elected to council. But now those voices at election time are silent. Council is silent. Is it going to front up to the crisis of heavy siltation in the Sounds that has horrendously damaged one of NZs most significant areas for decades or just pretend, like Old Man’s Beard, it doesn’t exist? For heaven’s sake mayor, councillors - and staff - stop sitting on your hands. Pete Watson

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More than 190 submissions were received on the Council’s 2020-21 Annual Plan, covering a wide variety of issues. Almost a third of submitters said they would like to speak at hearings with the Mayor and Councillors, which take place on: • Tuesday 2 June from 8.30 am • Wednesday 3 June from 8.30 am Under Alert Level 2 the hearings are open to the public but will be held in the Whitehaven Room in Blenheim’s ASB Theatre instead of the Council Chambers, to ensure physical distancing protocols. Please note that there will be limited seating for members of the public. Submitters will also be given the

Work is underway in Blenheim’s Third Lane to replace the sewer and stormwater pipes that were damaged during the Kaikoura earthquake. Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer, Stephen Rooney says although this project was delayed due to the COVID-19 lockdown, it’s great to get the work underway. “Replacing the sewer and stormwater mains will also result in a reduction of pollution affecting water quality in the Taylor River near the amphitheatre and Raupo café,” Mr Rooney said. “While the replacement work is being carried out, the Council will also take the opportunity to renew the old asbestos cement water main in Third Lane. Once completed, and with all services replaced, no additional work should be needed in Third Lane for many years to come.” “This project has been a long time coming and the fact that it is now underway is a real milestone,” Mr Rooney said. Damage to the pipes was originally identified nine months after the

opportunity to present via Zoom. Councillors will consider all the submissions at a hearings deliberation on Monday 8 June. The Annual Plan will be adopted at the Council meeting on Thursday 25 June.

Commuter bus services set to resume Council’s bus service will return to normal on Tuesday 2 June including the Renwick to Blenheim, and the Blenheim commuter services. The commuter services were put on hold during alert levels 3 and 4, with only offpeak services running during that time. From Tuesday all services including the Blenheim East and West commuter service, the Blenheim to Renwick and Blenheim to Picton service and off-peak Blenheim service will be operational. Travel on Council’s bus services will continue to be free of charge until the end of June to protect the health and safety of drivers by limiting passenger interaction and removing the need to handle cash. If you are taking the bus you can help keep yourself and others safe by following this advice: • Sit next to people you know, otherwise keep the seat next to you free • Follow the on-board guidance and maintain physical distancing from those you don’t know whilst on board, and keep 2 metres distance while waiting for services • Comply with any temporary barriers and seat signage indicating where you are allowed to sit • Keep track of your journey and a record

of what service you were on and where you sat, for the purpose of contact tracing • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after taking public transport For more information about the bus service, including timetables for all routes, visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/ blenheim-bus-services

Council service hours - Queen’s Birthday Council offices are closed on Queen’s Birthday, Monday 1 June 2020. Kerbside collection Rubbish and recycling will still be collected on Monday 1 June. Please have your recycling crate and Council rubbish bags placed on the kerb by 7.30 am. Transfer Station hours Blenheim Transfer Station, Resource Recovery, Re-use Centres and Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting will be open between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm. The E-Waste Collection Facility will be closed. Picton Transfer Station will be open between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm. Havelock Transfer Station will be open between 8.00 am and 2.00 pm. Seddon, Rai Valley and Wairau Valley transfer stations will be closed. Landfill The landfill will be open between 8.00 am and midday.

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earthquake. Council was then required to seek approval from the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management for their contribution to the reinstatement of earthquake damaged infrastructure. “The design to replace these pipes has been complex. Third Lane is very narrow with some older buildings constructed on the boundary. Before any design and method of construction could be considered the depth of the building foundations had to be established. All of this planning work was then followed with consultation with building owners.” “Originally the work was planned to begin last November, however it was delayed at the request of business owners who did not want disruption to trading over the busy Christmas period,” Mr Rooney said. Crafar Crouch Construction were awarded the contract and the work is expected to take six weeks to complete. Crafar Crouch has been in contact with nearby business owners. Disruption will be kept to a minimum.

Fully subsidised fares for Total Mobility customers As part of the national response to COVID-19, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has extended its fare reduction for Total Mobility customers until 30 June 2020. Here in Marlborough, this means that Total Mobility customers can access fully subsidised fares of up to $30 per trip until the end of June. The fare subsidy is only for the transportation of Total Mobility customers with permanent disabilities. The scheme will revert to its usual operation and payment processes on 1 July 2020, which require Total Mobility clients to pay 50 per cent of the cost of a trip up to the regional maximum fare, and 100 per cent of any cost over the maximum fare amount of $30. The Total Mobility Scheme assists eligible people with a permanent disability or impairment to access appropriate transport to enhance their community participation. This

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Increasingly, the second and sometimes third generations of winemaking families are returning ‘home’ after forging their own careers outside of Marlborough, to take over the reins of the family business. For Libby Waghorn Levett it’s been a labour of love since leaving the city lights of Brisbane, Australia where she had a career in law, and is now stepping into her mother’s role as general manager for wine company, Astrolabe Wines. Libby talks to reporter Celeste Alexander about what it means to be back in Marlborough, her family, and staying true to their roots as a small, family-run wine producer. The Waghorn family; Dad Simon, Mum Jane (Forrest-Waghorn) and their three daughters moved to Blenheim in 1994 from Gisborne where Simon had been working as a winemaker for Corbans. He relocated to Marlborough for a foundation winemaking position at Whitehaven and as part of his plans he also had his own side project – Astrolabe Wines which was established in 1996. Libby was aged seven when they settled in Marlborough and attended Springlands School, the same school her own daughter Jane now attends. Her education took her through to Bohally Intermediate then off to Rangi Ruru Girls’ Boarding School in Christchurch. It was during her high school years that she met her now husband, Pete Levett, who was attending Christ’s College boarding school.

“It’s been great! I really enjoy Blenheim.” Although Libby was brought up in a winemaking family and has many fond memories of spending time with her father in the winery, her interest in law and political science led her to Victoria University. “I had always planned to pursue law,” Libby says. “And did a BA in international relations and political science.” Libby then transferred to the University of Queensland, also where Pete was studying at the time, to finish her degrees. Her career saw her work as a lawyer at MinterEllison in Brisbane where Libby and Pete settled, married and started a family. In 2018 Libby says her parents

decided to take family ownership of Astrolabe Wines which had been invested in by her ‘godparents’ Paul Davenport and Sally Lewis. “They were uni friends of my parents who live in Wellington and invested when Mum and Dad founded the company. “But moving forward they decided they’d take family ownership and with my sister Arabella already working in the company we became shareholders. “That was the start of this whole process,” she says. Last year in August Libby, Pete and their children Jane (now 5), Mac (3) and Beatrice (2) packed up, left Brisbane and returned ‘home’ to Marlborough so Libby could take a more hands-on role in the company. “It’s been 20-years since I lived in Blenheim fulltime and it’s definitely been a welcome change of pace with the family side of things. “It’s been great! I really enjoy Blenheim and through the COVID chaos it’s been nice being home and closer to my family,” she says. Then in April this year Jane officially handed over the general manager’s role to Libby, making her the second generation to take over the reins at Astrolabe. “I’m excited to build on the work Mum and Dad have done at Astrolabe over the last 25-years, and to work alongside my family to make wines we’re really proud to share. Astrolabe Wines is a true family operation with Libby’s sister Arabella working as brand manager and winemaking apprentice, Arabella’s partner Finn assisting in marketing and managing business systems, their cousin Sophie McLernon as business development and regional sales manager, and of course their Father Simon as the winemaker. “While Mum is planning to semi-re-

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tire she will still work alongside me in the capacity as owner and director; but she’s looking forward to more time with her grandchildren,” Libby says. “And Arabella is training under our Dad so she can eventually take over more of the winery operations; she’s very involved.” Asked how she finds working so closely with family Libby replies; “We are very close”. “Mum and Dad raised three strong and determined women,” she laughs. “I feel sorry for Dad sometimes but he’s very patient. “We are very close and I think

they are surprised with how it’s ended up with two of three daughters joining the company. “Our sister Meg lives in Wellington where she works as a teacher, Arabella initially went into design and print making, and I did law… I certainly didn’t expect to end up here but here we are!” Going forward Libby is looking forward to tackling the challenges emerging out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new landscape that awaits on the otherside. “It has really made us take a look at the way we work and the way we engage with our industry

community. “It feels like we have been in fast-forward for the past few weeks and we have been working hard to make sure Astrolabe keeps pace while staying true to our roots as a small, premium, family-run wine producer,” she says. Astrolabe Wines is a midsized winery with nine employees and contracts its grapes through family growers, many of whom have been growing for the company for around 20 years. “It’s all relationship based; it’s pretty important to us to sustain these relationships,” Libby says.

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Developers of a Blenheim subdivision are beginning their final project, less than four years after the development was first announced. An independent commissioner last week granted Colonial Vineyard Limited consent to build a storage facility in Omaka Landing, off Aerodrome Rd, which developers hoped would allow residents on smaller sections to store their boats, furniture and caravans nearby. Colonial Vineyard chairman Mark Davis said the facility — estimated to cost more than $500,000 — was the last project on their to-do list, besides the sale of a 2000 square metre section on Aerodrome Rd. About 200 lots had cropped up in the development since it was converted from vineyards in 2016, including a childcare centre and health hub. The subdivision was first mooted in 2004, but faced legal opposition from an aero club and an aviation centre. “Soon it will be time for a big celebration, and we will come together with all the people who’ve been involved in the project,” Mark says. Colonial Vineyard would now work on the facility’s designs and costs. Davis expected it would cost “over half a

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Coronapoly – student’s new board game gets thumbs up By Celeste Alexander

‘You went to the supermarket – pay $400’. ‘You have symptoms of Coronavirus – go to the ICU’. These are an example of what one would find when turning over a ‘Chance’ card in Harriet McLauchlan’s new board game, Coronapoly, she created while learning from home during Lockdown. The 12-year-old Rapaura School student has come up with her own take on the classic game of Monopoly which she has themed around Coronavirus. Harriet has also localised it with well-known Blenheim street names for the properties which players can buy and sell. In place of the ‘Utilities’ sec-

tions of the board she has used toilet paper companies and Wairau Hospital, and there is no jail in Harriet’s game but instead an ICU where players are sent to rest and recover. “I love Monopoly, it’s a game my family plays a lot,” she says. “So I came up with the idea to make it about what’s happening now and what our new normal is. “I combined Coronavirus and Blenheim to make the board and I customised the Chance cards so they have things that have been happening.” Some examples of her Chance cards include having bad Wi-Fi for Zoom calls, online shopping, testing positive for the virus, and visiting the supermarket to find you have spent $400.

A player might be lucky to find a Chance card saying they’ve discovered a vaccine and can collect $500, or the not-so-lucky might turn over a card to find they have symptoms and must go to ICU. Harriet has already tested the game with her family and says “it was a lot of fun”. “I made it over two days; it was one of the more fun projects I did during Lockdown. It kept me busy which made mum happy,” she says. She then took it to school last Monday to share with the class. “They thought it was cool and everyone enjoyed the street names because they knew them. The regular Monopoly had property names we hadn’t heard of. “I’d like to get it made in a

digital form so I can have the board printed and maybe use Blenheim designs for the little player pieces,” she says. Her game has been such a hit that Rapaura School principal, Michelle Spencer, says the school will support her with how she wants to produce it. “Her project fits in well with this year’s enquiry which is enterprise, and I think she’s done a great job. “You can see it’s the Monopoly game but she’s used Rapaura School Year 8 student, Harriet new terminology and McLauchlan, has created her own version of local information Monopoly called 'Coronapoly'. to enhance it,” M ichelle says.

Letters of thanks By Celeste Alexander

Gratitude for the important work carried out by essential workers throughout the COVID-19 Lockdown has widely been shared throughout the country but right here in Marlborough, there is a group of primary aged students who have put pen to paper to say ‘thank you’. Year six students at Rapaura School’s Soper classroom spent a day last week writing to a wide range of essential workers from Police, pharmacy and COVID-19 testing staff, media, pilots and bus drivers, through to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director of Health Ashley Bloomfield.

There were 54 recipients of the letter which were both handwritten and in email form and included heart-felt thoughts from each of the students. The Sun Newspaper also received a letter from student Will Atkinson which read; “Firstly, I would like acknowledge that being a news reporter is no easy job going from place to place to find a story, that must be challenging. “You risked breaking your bubble to give us the news. There was so much news, I hope you got a break! You deserve one! “We appreciate your help getting the word out about all the different levels and what you’re supposed to do during COVID-19. You’re awesome!”

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Disappointed So disappointed that pubs can open but not churches under level 2 rules. The Govts priorities are anti-morals. So sad.

‘Planet of the Humans’ is an eye opening documentary by the leftie Michael Moore and should be shown in schools prior to their next ‘save the planet’ crusade.

Not sneaky In reply to Sneaky eh?... nothing sneaky about it at all... go to the machine... punch in your rego number... and voila... it tells you have 2 hours free parking... how simple is that?... sounds like you should have gone to Specsavers!!

Weird logic Reading 20.5.20 Letter From An “Expat” And I am puzzled. They left! I fail to see their weird logic that they have a say. I am a Church goer too.

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Sneaky cat A thank you to the embarrassed owner of the klepto cat in Girling Ave. area, for returning my stolen sneaker! I’m still chuckling at the absurdity of it carrying it all that way! It was a great way to meet all my neighbours though, door knocking and asking if they’d had an odd shoe left on their property ! We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Buy where? Car part accessory here $400+, click and collect or delivery! Ouch; so hit the internet-incredible! Nelson and North Island average $220-270 incl, couriered free to the door, exactly the same product! Oh dear, its all about the parts eh! Even Marks & Spencer, England, deliver here free, quality and cheaper! Thank goodness Burleigh Pies are still here. Bliss in pastry.

New leader Doggy do bags You were seen, Man in green and white stripped football jersey number19 with wife and 2 little kids. Stealing a whole roll of doggy do bags at Nelson Street car park .

Post office Re Post office in Redwoodtown. Spoke to the guy in the Lotto shop about it and he said NZ Post have approached NO ONE. They don’t want a branch up there. Strange no newspaper has sniffed that out yet.

Drug Referendum Read it, and if you must, vote very carefully. The MMP, NO, vote was ignored, and now you have minors 36%, in charge. Politicians NEVER answer questions YES or NO! All written diction is ambiguous, refer the oft used ‘treaty’ word, or newly redefined kiwi, where CLOSED means OPEN, 24/7/365 for free cash! Drug fuelled is not for a vehicle, tis the starter criminal alibi for social behavioural demise! Another joint darling?

Well, a new leader for the National party ay! Their Messiah, or a new person beating the same old drum ? If this doesn’t work for them, there is always the opportunity to use one of three of the nation’s self important Radio TalkBack hosts. Garner.-. Probably wouldn’t appeal to the general public. Richardson. -. Reckons he could be Prime Minister, but we all know what he doesn’t. Hosking. -. Has to be the man for the job. The only person in NZ who knows everything about everything ! ! He’s decisive, ( pulls the plug on anyone who doesn’t agree with his opinion ) He’s empathetic & loving (to anyone who is rolling in it & moves in the right circles & displays their trappings for all to see, all the time agreeing with his opinion), and think of the millions he would save the country by ignoring the plight of unemployed & underpriviledged. Yep. Mike Almighty. He’s the man. Yeah right. KJ

Play rugby What is this big craze about soccer?! As my father (bless him) used to say - “Johnny, if you play soccer you will get injured. I will break your legs”. Where’s that spirit now! Bunch of wimps! PLAY RUGBY

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Big thank you A big thank you to the two ladies and little girl who came to help me, when I had a fall in Pak n Save car park yesterday. Thank you so much!

Feedback invited One of the very few positives during COVID-19 was the reduction of ‘fast food litter’ on our roads. I have noticed that since fast food outlets have re-opened the litter has returned! Is it possible to introduce a ‘ pollution tax’ when purchasing fast food with all revenue going to Local Government to subsidise clean-ups with an ever-evolving surcharge dependant on the quantity of litter deposited in the streets? This method ensures that the polluter pays! Feedback invited.

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Stuart stays in position after National reshuffle By Celeste Alexander

Last Friday saw new leadership within the Government’s National party, with Todd Muller taking over the top spot from Simon Bridges. Then on Monday Todd announced his caucus reshuffle. For our own MP, Stuart Smith, who has been the representative for the Kaikoura electorate since the 2014 general election, it has not affected his 28th position, but sees him now focusing on his Immigration and Viticulture portfolios after dropping Civil Defence and Earthquake Commission. Asked how he felt about the changes, Stuart says he was “pleased”. “Todd and I were both elected for the first time in 2014 and I know him well. He’s a good guy; a family man with three kids as I do. “Simon was a good man and leader but it got to the point where Todd has come out on top and we are all behind him… onwards and upwards,” he says. Looking at Marlborough’s COVID-19 economic recovery Stuart says the tourism industry is going to have to pivot to domestic offerings rather than relying on international visitors. “It will be quite some time before we go back to what it was like prior to Lockdown. “I say Lockdown and not COVID… when you talk about this event it wasn’t the virus that caused economic damage, but rather our reaction to it. It’s an important distinction in my view,” he says. “In Picton there are significant issues

due to tourism related businesses. The initial period as we go down the levels will be one of relief for people but the bigger question is, will customers come in sufficient numbers to make it viable or will they slowly lose more money? “These are the very things that people talk to me about. They feel responsible for the people working for them as staff and they care that much about them, but they do have to pay the bills and have something in it for them too.” Stuart says comments made by local businesses stating that Marlborough was “in a good place” compared to other regions was a “fair statement”, and says agriculture will be what “gets us out of this mess”. “Yes I’ve heard a few hard luck stories; it’s been tough for businesses. The wage subsidy has done what it was supposed to… a hard and fast high trust model to get money out there. But it’s not enough for a lot of businesses which have fixed costs to pay. “The best and very public example is Sounds Air. We are just waiting to see if they are going to be supported which is very important not just for them or Marlborough, but if we want to recover as quickly as we can we need Sounds Air. “Nothing against Air NZ but if we end up with one airline it won’t be customer focused and will end up being owned by the tax payer. And generally things owned and run by the tax payer are not efficient. “Air NZ is nothing like that at the moment but as long as we keep the likes

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Providing aid and recovery By Frances Chin

MP Stuart Smith pictured during harvest supporting a local business with its harvest season operations. Photo provided.

of the Sounds Air and Air Chathams companies viable Air NZ will be a much better product,” he says. One other industry Stuart commended was viticulture due to the way local wine companies responded to the COVID-19 threat. “I was able to see firsthand how the industry had processes in place and how serious they took their responsibility to make sure they didn’t spread the virus. I thought they handled it very well,” he says.

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The Marlborough Māori Welfare Recovery team has been working hard to support whānau during and after Lockdown. Established as part of Te Tauihu Iwi’s Covid-19 response, the team provides support in the form of food, clothing, firewood, and household goods. The team operates seven days a week, and is run by two team leaders. Support is provided after a referral is received from Civil Defence, or iwi and Māori providers. “Working in partnership and alongside Marlborough Civil Defence, a team of over 25 volunteers provided over 370 packages of care to whānau within our community,” Dr Lorraine Eade says. “There is no way we could have provided that level of support without the generous koha and support provided by so many organisations, our amazing volunteers, and Civil Defence.” “This organisation will continue to provide support for those Māori whānau experiencing hardship in our community.”

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Saving the Monarchs By Celeste Alexander

In response to last week’s Sun article about Monarch Butterflies members of the public have shared their own photos and experiences with raising the caterpillars. Dave Grueber sent these photos (pictured) of a Praying Mantis he caught eating a caterpillar. He says he had not seen any Paper Wasps this year but was “disturbed” to find the caterpillars vanishing in a matter of hours. “I kept an eye on things and found that the main culprit was the Praying Mantis and the Brown Soldier bug. “I have brought caterpillars inside to rear this year,” he says. Dave also sent a photo of a red chrysalis taken one hour prior to hatching. Leisha MacKenzie and her children Neive and Matheson also helped the Monarchs by taking care of a lone caterpillar they found during Lockdown.

“The kids were enthralled to watch the morphing progress, as was I,” Leisha says. Another photo was emailed by Rarangi residents Trudie and Barry Lasham who say they have been breeding Monarchs since they arrived at Rarangi in the 1990s. “We are fortunate to have a large garden to accommodate the growing of Swan plants, the Monarch’s host plant for food and shelter. “It was lovely to read that the kindergartens are also involved in a breeding programme. Teaching the youngsters about nature is so wonderful. “We haven’t seen as many around this year, hence fewer eggs and they were late being laid so we only managed to release 10 butterflies (eight females and two males). “The butterfly we’ve photographed is one of the females and we’re hoping to see her back next year (or one of her offspring) after wintering in the pines,” Trudie says.

Terry Costello snapped a photo of this unusual visitor at his Seaview property - a Blue Moon Butterfly.

Seaview resident Terry Costello, who regularly sends photos of his Monarchs, found a different visitor in his garden recently – a Blue Moon Butterfly. The butterflies are often blown here from Australia during late summer and autumn, but it’s not known if it breeds here. “I have not seen one before but apparently they pop in from Australia occasionally. This one was a bit bigger than a Monarch,” he says.

Dave Grueber sent in these two photos of a chrysalis close to hatching and of a Praying Mantis he found eating a caterpillar.

History from the archives Each week the Sun features historic photographs supplied by the Marlborough Archives at the Marlborough Museum to provide a weekly snapshot of events, people and historic moments captured through the lens. This week however a photograph provided by a Sun reader is being featured along with some family history.

William Dick Ruth Simonsen sent in this photo of her cat, Sandi, who met his first Monarch Butterfly.

William was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1842. He was raised by an aunty and uncle from a child as his parents were drowned in a boating accident when he was a baby. As a youth he worked in a cotton mill and then as a pay clerk for the railways. In 1863 at the age of 21 he took a ship to Dunedin in the hope of making his fortune in the gold fields. Not having much luck there he ventured north to the West Coast, digging with similar results. He then travelled north (all travelling was done on foot) to the Canvastown area but was too late to take up a claim. He carried on to Blenheim where he took up residence and obtained work as a labourer on the Picton-Blenheim railway. His journey from Dunedin to Blenheim took him

four years. In 1865 he bought 30 acres of land and started clearing and farming it in the Spring Creek area, expanding it by purchase when sections became available, bringing the farm up to 110 acres. In 1871 William married MaryAnne Powick. They had 14 children, seven boys most of whom lived and married in Marlborough. Some of the sons took up land in the Awatere district. William took an active interest in public affairs; a member of the Pukaka River Board, the Picton Roads Board as inspector and secretary, and a founding director of the Waitohi Cheese Factory. William retired from the farm in 1919 and his son Joseph took over. William died in 1937 aged 95. The original farm is still owned

and farmed by the Dick family including his great grandson Malcolm Edward Dick, and greatgreat grandson Peter Alan Dick.

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gardening this week minutes with

Adele Harris Neo Geo Tattoo Designs  What food do you crave most often? I’m the biggest seafood fiend! I’m constantly craving crab and mussels.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better? I go bush. Being outside in nature makes everything better.  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life? My Dad and my mumma; they raised three very determined and motivated women.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been? The reefs in Rarotonga – breath taking!  What’s one thing on your bucket list? To travel to Vietnam.

 What was the last photo you took? A sunset photograph of my fiancé trout fishing.  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now? My wedding dress.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made? The best purchase I ever made was my dog Sarge.  Favourite programme currently watching? The Challenge.  If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live? Of the countries I’ve experienced I loved Canada.

On garlic and other things: By Wally Richards In recent years many gardeners have faced big problems growing garlic because of the rust that ruins the foliage reducing the plant’s energy conversion from sunlight. Commercial growers have also faced the same problem. It boils down to this: The more leaves a plant has the more energy it can capture from the sun and convert to sugars (carbohydrates) which feeds the cloves in the bulb making for big bulbs and cloves. Liken it to a solar panel in direct sun light it will produce X amount of watts (power). If a cloud passes between the solar panel and the sun, the watts produced will drop significantly. Likewise the leaves when they have rust on them they have those areas cut off from the sun so producing less sugars. Leaves on plants such as citrus that have black sooty mound on them; which is caused by insects feeding on the plant and peeing out honey dew which turns to the sticky black mould. The plant cannot get all the energy from the sun as the leaves are partly or full covered by the mould. Not only this but the insects feeding on the plants are sucking out the sugars the plant produces so a double whammy. Life blood (sugars) sucked out of the plant while leaves are been covered with mould preventing the plant from getting all the energy from the sun it would otherwise be capable of. Get rid of the insects using a combination of Wallys Super Neem Oil with Wally Super Pyrethrum added as a spray just before dusk. Spraying over and under the foliage and also sprinkle Wallys Neem Tree Granules or Powder onto the ground in the root zone. After a couple of sprays on the above and population of the pests have been reduced then Spray the leaves that have the black mould on them with Wallys Karbyon. This is a special product that you leave for 48 hours then you take the hose and turn the nozzle so it is a jet and blast the mould. The Karbyon has eaten into the mould making it easier to wash off. If it is a very thick layer of mould then you will need to repeat with the Karbyon as you have only taken the top layer off. Once the leaves are clean again they

Wally's advice for gardeners facing garlic growing problems.

then can operate fully in obtaining energy from the sun. If you have not cleaned up all the insect pests on the plant then honeydew and mould will start to build up again and that tells you need more sprays of Neem & Pyrethrum. Powdery mildew is another problem that reduces the plants ability to gather energy from the sun. Spray the leaves with Wallys Super Neem Oil to return them to green. Back to the garlic rust problem and oh for the days you popped a few cloves into fertile soil around the shortest day and harvested big bulbs on or about the longest day. The commercial growers also have had problems and likely they have some chemical fungicides that they can use to control the rust. I have suggested sprays of Wallys Liquid Sulphur, sprays of potassium permanganate and even combing those two and adding Wallys Liquid Copper for good measure. Another suggestion is to spray the

leaves with Vaporgard to put a film over the leaves preventing the rust spores from establishing and as a sunscreen helping the plant obtain more energy from the sunlight. In the meantime you could sterilise the rust spores in the soil where you are going to plant this season’s garlic. Take three quarters of a teaspoon of potassium permanganate (3 of the little spoons in the container) and 3 desert spoons of Wallys Ocean Solids, dissolve in a litre of hot water and then add to 9 litres of water for making 10 litres of the colored mix. Ensure the the area you are going to apply it to is moist soil and then apply at about 5litres per SqM Leave for a day or two and if it does not rain then wet the area with the hose to flush the products deeper. The same can be used to help grow brassicas in soil which is infected with club root. For this use place a litre of the mix into each planting hole prior to planting a seedling. (cabbage etc) Problems? Ring me at 0800 466464.

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Marlborough iwi fear council plan fails to protect ‘potentially hundreds’ of sacred sites By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Potentially “hundreds” of historic Māori sites have been left unprotected in Marlborough’s new environment plan, iwi say. The Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan lists nine significant tangata whenua (local) iwi sites that cannot be demolished, removed or partially destroyed. But the plan does not include or protect unregistered heritage sites, argue four iwi, who have each launched an appeal against the plan. The iwi were Rangitāne o Wairau, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia, Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tahu). Ngāti Kuia said in their appeal document there were “potentially hundreds” of significant sites identified by iwi during the Treaty of Waitangi settlement process, but “very few” were in the council’s plan. The rūnanga says that in the past, listing sites had led to them being damaged by land use or people deliberately scavenging for artefacts. Ngāti Kuia thought sites could be better protected by removing the “limiting” reference to the list in the definition for significant sites. Rangitāne’s appeal document, lodged with the Environment Court, said the council should put down a policy which allowed heritage sites that were

not on the list to be recognised and protected. They pointed out an area north of the Wairau Bar and Lagoon had not been listed as a ‘significant site’ by the council, despite having more than 30 archaeological sites from the 14th and 15th centuries. “The area is of extreme cultural, spiritual and historic significance to the Rangitāne o Wairau people who have kaitiakitanga over this area.” Part of the area, at Kowhai Pā, was currently the subject of a Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga investigation into an allegation that grapevines had been planted over an archaeological site. The plan’s current heritage outlook was “restricted” and “inadequate”. Canterbury Museum agreed in 2009 to return about 60 of Rangitāne’s tūpuna (ancestors) after the remains were taken from the Wairau Bar by archaeologists in the 20th century to study and put in museums. Despite just nine significant Māori sites listed, the plan protected 218 notable trees and 152 other heritage resources. Te Ātiawa says the plan should define what Māori cultural sites were, so unregistered sites could be better protected. Ngāi Tahu says as it stood, the plan failed to recognise and protect historic heritage sites from “inappropriate” use or development. The rūnanga also thought the council

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failed to recognise and provide for them as tangata whenua, or kaitiaki (guardians), of their land, which Te Ātiawa and Rangitāne o Wairau also appealed on. Ngāi Tahu says in particular, the environment plan implied it was not for iwi to decide if a plan change or resource consent was likely to affect them, and assigned the regulation of Marlborough’s archaeological sites to Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A council spokesman says it would be inappropriate to comment on any appeals at this time, as this could prejudice court

proceedings. The iwi were four of 51 individuals or organisations to appeal the plan before the May 8 deadline. Only those who submitted on the plan during its 3-month-long consultation in 2016 could appeal it. Te Ātiawa said in their 2016 submission on the plan that it assigned a status to iwi “similar to that of a ‘club’”, and that it took ‘cultural’ to mean “nothing more than tribal practices and processes”. Ngāti Kuia’s submission, made in 2016, said the process the council had followed in forming some chapters of the plan did not align

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Marlborough Youth Trust promotes youth employability By Frances Chin

On May 20 to 21, several young people swept, pruned, and shovelled at the Selmes Garden Centre. They worked hard, and they worked for free. These volunteers were part of the Marlborough Youth Trust’s Youth Employability Programme (YEP); helping young people aged 18-24 develop soft skills for employment. Within the eight modules, young people will volunteer hours at a variety of placements, Youth Worker Maxine Sweeney says. “We’re helping them develop the skills of bringing water, making sure you have proper clothes, and interacting with people you don’t know.” Working at the Selmes Garden Centre is a nice return to normality for many of the YEP participants, as previously the coursework had been online during Lockdown. “We want to support these guys during Covid and its aftermath.” YEP participant Connor Pitman has experience working in hospitality. He is currently looking for employment, and hopes the programme will help him. “It’s been good. It’s been good to get out of the house,” Connor says. What is Connor’s end goal for the programme? “Ideally I would have resources for work, develop my competence, and

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Pukenga Tupono - Service and Relationship Advisor Tū Pono Te Mana Kaha o te whānau o Te Tauihu was formed in 2017 after a series of hui to build a stronger Māori response to ending whanau violence. The aim of the Tu Pono approach is to dispel the notion that violence and all forms of harmful behaviour within whanau should be accepted as normal or traditional Maori behaviour. This desire to challenge the normalisation of violence within whānau led to the development of Tū Pono. Designed and led by whanau, the approach has gained momentum in Te Waipounamu through support from Whānau Ora commissioning agency Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu who work with key influencers within whānau and communities to lead the campaign. The objective is to create safe places and safe spaces for whānau to strategise ways to eliminate family violence at a local level. We are now looking for the right person to fill this full-time permanent position based in the Top of the South and initially focusing on the Marlborough region. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant contribution to strengthen the capacity of support for whānau to prevent the impact of violence within their lives. It is a new role that will take the lead on implementing the 2019/2020 workplan developed by Tū Pono Te Mana Kaha o te whānau o Te Tauihu. It is envisaged that 80% of pūkenga time will focus on implementation of the strategic priorities as listed in the workplan, and 20% will be direct support provided to whānau impacted by violence. The right person for this position will have the following essential skills and knowledge: • Te Reo Māori me ngā tikanga, with the ability to translate this into strategy and practice. • A tertiary qualification relevant to the kaupapa of Tu Pono. • Demonstrated experience in the management of social services. • Evidenced ability on strategy and operational implementation. • Proven relationship management and expert communication skills. • Strong track record in working within and understanding of family violence. • Demonstrated experience in empowering whanau to achieve their moemoea. • Have no criminal convictions that would impact on the position of Tu Pono. • Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised. • Strong leadership skills. • Clean Drivers Licence. • Demonstrated information technology skills. The Tū Pono Framework aims to create intergenerational change to empower whānau to be in a position where they can make changes. By engaging at a local level, the successful applicant will help to develop authentic and trusting relationships where hard conversations can be held. For a copy of the job description, please copy and paste the following link to your browser: https://www. chapmaner.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2020/05/ Pukenga-Tupono-JD.pdf Please contact us in confidence to discuss further or to apply, send your cover letter and CV to Donna Scholfield, Chapman Employment Relations, donna@chapmaner. co.nz, phone 021 277 3006. Applications close on Monday, 8 June 2020 at 5pm.

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NOTICE TO MEMBERS Dear Member Your Club has been severely affected both financially and operationally by the Coronavirus pandemic and has remained closed during Level 2 of the Governments Alert Level System as some of the restrictions imposed on the hospitality industry have made it impractical and uneconomic to open. Like you we are all anxious to reopen the Club. A recent Operational Review of our Club recommended that the Clubs governance, management and operational functions be restructured to conform with modern business practise and by reconfiguring the constituent parts of its business to attain the levels of performance and profitability that were forecast to be achieved in 2007 when it moved to its present location. That process has begun; an independent HR professional has been retained to manage the process. In our 137-year history the Club has weathered some challenging times and this one will be no different. We will get through this with your continued support. Initially it will be a little different as we adapt to social distancing, contact tracing and table service provisions that all similar business’s, are required to do. We will reopen the Club after the Government announces a relaxation of its current Level 2 restrictions if it is financially viable to do so. We apologise to our valued Members who did not receive the Clubs Notices of Closure and Continuation of Closure due to an unknown malfunction of our electronic mailing system. Management Committee Clubs of Marlborough

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GOULTER: Annette Elizabeth Margaret On the morning of Saturday 16 May 2020 at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Sue and Jeremy and dearly beloved Aunt of Sebastian (Singapore). Messages to 80A Nelson Street, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz A private graveside service was held on Wednesday 20 May at the Upper Wairau Valley Cemetery, Waihopai Valley Road, Renwick. Requiescat in Pace ..

TAYLOR, Denise: Died peacefully at home on Friday May 22, 2020. Aged 82 years. Wonderful wife to Bill, cherished mother of Frank Downs James (deceased) and Lloyd Mansfield James. Much loved grandmother to Holly, Esther, Ryan, Ellie and Maddie and four great grandchildren, Tommy, Evie, Harry and Leo. She is survived by two brothers and their families in the UK. Messages may be sent to the Taylor Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A private family service will be held THIS DAY, Wednesday May 27. Family flowers only please. Due to current Government restrictions, the celebration of Denise’s life in the fashion she requested is not possible at this time but will be held on a future date when her wishes that happiness and flowers be the central parts of that occasion can be fulfilled.

SHEWAN, Terence John Matthew (Terry): Passed away on Thursday May 21, 2020 at Waterlea Lifecare. Aged 76 years. Husband of Jeanette, loved father of Emma, “Terny” of Jessica. Loved brother and brother-inlaw of Carol and Alan, Elaine, Christine and Jimmy, and Des and Nan. Loved uncle. Special thanks to the staff at Waterlea Lifecare. Messages may be sent to the Shewan Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A Memorial Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Mercy Room at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim at 11.00am on Wednesday May 27.

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McKENZIE, Betty: Passed away at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, after a short illness, on Monday May 18, 2020. Aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Ken, loved Mum of Alister and Jeang, loved step-Mum of Donald and Anne, loved Nana Betty of Fiona and Patrick, Douglas and Emma, and Jayden; Great Nana of Hadley and Evelyn. Loved daughter of the late Tom and Connie Stephens. Loved sister of the late Peter, Barbara, and Robyn, and a loved aunty. Special thanks to the staff of The Oaks at Ashwood Park Retirement Village for their loving care of Betty. Messages may be sent to the McKenzie Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In accordance with Betty’s wishes, a private service has been held. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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NORRISS, Eileen Joy (Joy): Passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2020. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan Norriss and the late George Turner. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Shelley, Robyn, Julie and Paul, Pamela and Max, Tania and Brad, David and Aileen. Treasured Nana and Grandma to her 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Many thanks to the caring staff at Bethsaida and the wonderful staff at Wairau Hospital Surgical Inpatients, ATR and HDU. Messages may be sent to 34 Endeavour Street, Blenheim 7201. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service to celebrate Joy’s life has been held.

CUNNINGHAM, Ralph Martin: Passed away peacefully at Waterlea Lifecare, on Friday May 22, 2020. In his 97th year. Loved husband of the late Phyllis, much loved dad of Rosanne, Karen, Wendy, Bruce, Michael, and Bob, and their respective spouses. Beloved grandad and great grandad, and a loved uncle. Messages may be sent to 40A Parker Street, Blenheim 7201. Grateful thanks for the loving care by the staff at Waterlea Lifecare. In lieu of flowers, a donation would to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A memorial service for Ralph was held on Tuesday May 26, and may be viewed here https://oneroomstreaming.com/login Event ID: sowmans Password: GHFJYQ

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Sport returns just in time Like a good super hero to save the day, it feels like sport has returned at just the right time. It is exciting to see top level sport return. Super Rugby and the NRL are all set to return in June, the same can also be said for the National Basketball League. Just in the nick of time too because I’ve run out of sport documentaries

worth watching and I’m no longer capable of watching Netflix and chilling the days away. Having said that, while I’ll happily watch, I’ll do so without that mustwin, want to win attitude I have of watching my teams play. After a global pandemic where going outside and interacting with people was frowned upon, sport

has never felt more like a hobby and a pastime. Does it really matter who wins these competitions? Not in my opinion, at least not in 2020. As a child, it always infuriated me when people would say “it’s only a game”. It’s taken eight weeks of life being

turned upside down to finally accept that as a reasonable statement. On a side note, when the NRL season returns, just what kind of Warriors team should be expected? Before the lockdown they were terrible, completely inept in attack and leaky enough on defence that there was little hope of making a meaningful impact on the 2020

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Cycle trail linking Renwick and Blenheim shelved By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Plans to link two of Marlborough’s biggest towns with a cycle trail were shelved after a study found it cost $9 million to build. A report requested by a Local Democracy Reporter showed the Marlborough District Council ran a feasibility study on several cycleways in 2017, including an 8-kilometre route between Blenheim and Renwick along State Highway 6, also called Middle Renwick Rd. But plans for the inter-town link were put on ice after it estimated it would cost millions to put down 1.5-metre-wide sealed trails on either side of the road, bordered by a 50-centimetre “separator strip”. This included $7.4m to build, $370,000 in client costs, and $1.1m in consultant fees, such as specialist designers and consents requirements. A 50 percent contingency was also budgeted for “significant unknowns”, such as changes to the cycleway’s structure. The proposed trail would have tapped into existing cycle lanes by Westwood and detour paths around the Fairhall Diversion bridge, but required clip-on crossings on both

sides of the Omaka River bridge. Retaining walls would also have been needed leading up to the two bridges, which might also have needed guardrails, adding “significant costs”. The study said further investigations would be needed before more accurate costs and safety requirements could be pinned down. A two-way shared pathway, similar to the one in Spring Creek or Riverlands, was written off in the study due to the width of the highway and the 100kmh and 80kmh vehicle speeds people would be driving at. Council walking and cycling co-ordinator, Braden Prideaux, says it concluded a shared pathway would have been “difficult and costly”. He says because of this, no cycling-specific designs had been drawn up for State Highway 6, although the council was exploring less direct routes between Blenheim and Renwick, such as along the Omaka River. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) had several safety improvements planned for State Highway 6, but Prideaux understood none were to do with a shared pathway between the two towns.

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Council walking and cycling coordinator Braden Prideaux on the Taylor River reserve's shared pathway. Photo by Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy reporter.

“[The] council is continuing to explore other options with Marlborough Roads for improving safety for cyclists between Blenheim and Renwick.” The Marlborough Walking and Cycling Strategy, released last year, said further investigations were required to connect the two towns. Renwick Smart and Connected bike walk group chairman Steve Hill says the group had long sup-

season. It’s hard to see that changing but maybe coach Stephen Kearney can pull a rabbit out of his hat during these extraordinary times. Watching sport will hopefully bring a sense of normality and a bit of fun back to life. I’ll take it, it’s a step in the right direction.

May 20, Men’s Irish Stableford, Leo Coffey 88, Gordon Lang 78, David Holdaway 76, Dennis Wye 74, Murray Ingram 72, Terry Lane 71, Bruce Curgenven 71, Neil Reeves 69, Ezra Kahaki 68, Ray Thomlinson 68, Owen Gibbs 65, Terry Grant 65, Mike McConnell 65, Chris Harvey 65. May 14, Ladies Par, Best over the field, Rete Kydd +3, Carolyn Reaney +2, Joy Brehaut +2, Maryann Best +1, Dale McCrindle 0, Joy Ashby -1, Margaret York -2. May 23, Men, Medal, Ladies – Monthly Flute, Men, Net, Barry Ellis 68, Iain Berrie 70, Terry Grant 70, Allan Shutkowski 70, Alan Rutledge 70, Maurice Soper 71, Murray Ingram 72, Bruce Verry 73. Ladies, Gross, Aroha Minhinnick 78, Net, Wendy Moffat 74, Denise Hodson 74, Lynn Naysmith 74. M ay 24 , M e n & L adie s , Stableford, Men: Ian Hale 42, Tony Nichol 41, Jim Thomas 38, Bill Keenan 38, Clarry Neame 37, Phil D’auvergne 37, Greg Thomas 36. Ladies: Sue Lang 40, Mariann Grant 39, Anne Newman 37, Andrea Thomas 37, Rete Kydd 37.

ported a commuter link between the two towns, and would support an off-road pathway alongside State Highway 6. The route was used by commuters travelling between Blenheim, Woodbourne and Renwick before and after work, he said. The hardest part was crossing the Omaka River bridge. “We support any work the council wants to do to increase bike paths.”

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