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Calls to de-sex

By Celeste Alexander

Eight weeks out from ‘kitten season’ local volunteer group, Marlborough Dog Pawz, is appealing to pet owners to de-sex their cats as they prepare for an influx of unwanted litters.

It’s also a growing problem among stray cats despite the group’s best efforts to assist with de-sexing and it’s only going to get worse, co-founder Michelle Madsen says.

“I think this season will be one of the worst I’ve seen despite everything we’re doing.”

Supporting this message is the team at Vet Marlborough who have treated hundreds of animals rescued or found injured by Marlborough Dog Pawz, as well as holding de-sexing drives.

Continued on page 2.

Vet Marlborough practice manager, Katharine Bowen, gives puppy Ursa a cuddle while senior veterinarian, Mark Wiseman, prepares her for treatment. Katharine, Mark and the Vet Marlborough team support the rescue efforts of Marlborough Dog Pawz volunteers.

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Volunteer group helping animals Continued from page 1.

We’ve already had a number of messages from people who are moving and want to get rid of their cats, and they’re not de-sexed; even contact from people who have stray kittens around the six month mark hanging around their homes,” Michelle says.

“We also had a call recently from someone who reported some kittens at the recycling centre and when we got there to take a look we counted 11 stray cats; and that was just in that one day.

“The worrying thing is that those cats will have litters of their own adding to the stray population, or they will fight over females and get hit by cars when chasing them.

“Injuries and de-sexing… it’s a double hit financially when we get called and need to get them vet treatment, but a big help would be if people get their pets de-sexed,” Michelle says.

Marlborough Dog Pawz is entirely volunteer led. It was established three years ago by Michelle and Leslie Hamersley after rescuing a malnourished dog.

From that moment a passion for animals became something much bigger and today it’s grown to have eight dedicated volunteers who willingly give their time to help, and in many cases, save animals.

You only need to look at the “failed fosters” which now call Michelle’s house home to understand why this work is important to her.

It’s not uncommon for Michelle to come home to find Rachel the chicken cheekily sitting on her coffee table, or to enjoy a conversation with Allan the parrot. She also has rescue cockatiels, three dogs and an ever changing number of cats as she rescues and fosters them, before finding them loving homes.

Michelle and her volunteers will also visit neighbourhoods and go door knocking to meet pet owners and see if there’s anyone struggling to feed and

de-sex their pets.

“People not de-sexing is a huge problem when it comes to cats,” Michelle says. “There are so many strays and dumped cats around… and it’s getting worse so if we can help in any way then it’s worth it.”

Marlborough Dog Pawz organises the de-sexing of, on average, 200 cats per year and 65 dogs.

This work is done in conjunction with Vet Marlborough which is why community support and donations really help, Michelle says.

Vet Marlborough practice manager, Katharine Bowen, says she’s a big supporter of the work done by Marlborough Dog Pawz and the whole team there do what they can to help.

“We’ve de-sexed 98 cats in one day,” she says.

“During these drives our vets, nurses and staff have donated their time, as well as the clinic facilities being donated to this cause.

“It’s all about the community and doing what we can to help.

“What Michelle, Leslie and their volunteers do for the community is amazing. They always put the animals first; we need more people like them,” she says.

It’s not uncommon for the Vet Marlborough team to get a call from one of the volunteers who is bringing in a sick or injured animal.

But who pays for it all, you ask?

“Our vet costs are between $3000 and $4000 a month,” Michelle explains.

“Vet Marlborough gives us outstanding support and we also raise money within the community.

“We do also receive donations of food and things the animals need which is a great help, but a lot does still come out of our back pockets.

“If anyone is keen to donate we would love that, and not just to us but also to Vet Marlborough.

“If people wanted to sponsor a de-sex-

Vet Marlborough practice manager, Katharine Bowen, and puppy Ursa who was a star model for this photograph. Katharine says the work done by Michelle Madsen and her volunteer team at Marlborough Dog Pawz is a valuable contribution in helping local animals in need.

ing, a donation of $100 for a cat would really help. Alternatively we also encourage pet owners to talk to the Vet Marlborough team about their Easy Pet system,” Michelle says.

The Easy Pet system is where people can pay weekly amounts to build up a credit in their names, which in turn can cover both de-sexing and any treatment their pets need.

“Before you know it $5 a week

turns into $500 and it’s there to cover your vet costs. Then there will be less demand on people like Michelle and Leslie who are battling to help so many,” Katharine explains.

Marlborough Dog Pawz is currently working towards charity status but until then donations can be made into their bank account.

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Charity’s first box delivered to child in need

By Celeste Alexander

A pink birthday cake, a unicorn gift bag and a box of school start essentials have gone out to the very first recipient of a new initiative launched by the School Start First Impressions Marlborough charitable organisation.

The charity was launched this year

by Michelle Munro, Brenda Munro and Margaret Smith and is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers.

Together they fundraise to purchase the items that children in need require to start school on an equal footing with their peers.

This includes a school uniform, stationery, a lunchbox and drink bottle as well as a fifth birthday gift and cake to celebrate with their family.

Children receiving one of these ‘5 kitboxes’ are referred by social work agencies Te Piki Oranga, Oranga Tamariki and Maataa Waka to the School Start First Impressions Marlborough team who then delivers the goodies to the social worker.

The social worker then delivers it to the family.

It’s been a labour of love for Michelle, Brenda and Margaret since they first launched their charity.

Support has continued to pour in from all over the region and afar, including from a Government website called Child Youth and Wellbeing which shared an article published by the Sun Newspaper on June 24, spreading the charity’s message even further.

The three ladies have also been working hard behind the scenes to collect grants, community donations and to secure sponsors. This was rewarded last week with the announcement that Marlborough Lines has come on board as a Foundation

LEFT: School Start First Impressions Marlborough volunteers Sara Fenwick, Jackie Bristowe, Jayne Glover, Karen Gibb, Helen Lyons and Michelle Munro packed their first box for a local child which was delivered last Thursday.

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New Sportshub construction begins Lansdowne Park’s new Sportshub is taking shape, with the concrete floor slab now being poured. Local company Robinson Construction Limited began work on the new facility in April completing the initial excavation and site preparatory work.

Councillor Michael Fitzpatrick, who holds the Community and Sports Centres portfolio, says given the size of the project, the concrete slab is being poured in sections.

“This work is going well and is on-track with the next concrete pour in the next few days. This will see the completion of the concreting on the ground floor. Concrete block construction is also underway and the project is on schedule to be completed by mid-2021.”

The new multi-code shared-space building is located between the netball courts and the No.1 rugby pitch. The new facility will include toilets and change rooms for netball, rugby union, touch rugby and softball, as well as office space for administration staff. A bar, kitchen, function area, equipment storerooms, umpire rooms and a tuck shop will also be included.

Seeking stolen camera Maataa Waka social worker Sharlene Eden receives the very first '5 kitbox' from Margaret Smith, Michelle Munro and Brenda Munro of School Start First Impressions Marlborough. The box full of school essentials, a birthday gift and cake was sponsored by Diane Gibb, and goes to a child in need.

Sponsor, committing $10,000 per year for five years.

“We want our young Marlburians to have opportunities to be the best they can be. Starting school with pride and confidence and the ability to focus on learning from the outset goes a big way towards shaping successful futures and growing our Marlborough community,” a Marlborough Lines spokesperson says.

Michelle says this has been a huge boost for the charity and everyone involved is “very, very excited”.

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“If there are any other businesses who would also like to be involved with sponsorship, donating items or even providing a discount so we can continue to purchase locally we would love to hear from you.

“Your support is vital to our charity’s ability to help local families and give these children a great start to their schooling,” she says.

There is also the opportunity for the public to make a personalised contribution by sponsoring a 5 kit-

box ($450 value) and having their name if they wish on a heart sticker that says ‘This box has been filled with aroha and support from…’.

Last week’s first box was kindly sponsored by one of Michelle’s family members, Diane Gibb.

“Seeing that first box be put together was special,” Michelle says.

“When we delivered it everyone was so pleased and excited to see what we had created for the child.”

To contact School Start First Impressions Marlborough regarding sponsorship, please email; info@ssfimarlborough.nz

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A Renwick man is keen to be reunited with his digital camera after it was taken from where he put it down on the riverbed by the Wairau Bridge.

Bill Clark says he was out taking photographs and sat the camera down to talk to a fisherman nearby and when he returned 10 minutes later it was gone.

He says a green people carrier van was seen in the area at the time his camera was taken and has reported it to the police.

The camera contains thousands of photos he wants back. The camera is a Nikon Coolpix P900, serial number 25035015.

Bill’s contact number is 02108445040.

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Plans to scrap the Resource Management Act

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Plans to scrap one of New Zealand’s most controversial laws could put Marlborough ahead of the development game.

A Government report released last week recommended ditching the Resource Management Act (RMA) and replacing it with two separate pieces of legislation to streamline development.

The report also proposed putting an end to the hundreds of plans put up by local authorities and shrinking this to just 14 development plans, or one for each region in the country.

But councillor David Oddie said the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP), which combined three of the region’s major management plans into one document, already fitted the bill.

“I’m sure out of this [restructure] there will be required changes to the PMEP, but it’s one of the most modern plans in New Zealand and has aligned closely with the Government’s national policy statements, which direct developments,” he said.

David, who sat on the environment plan’s panel, thought any legislative changes that better supported environmentally considerate developments were a positive.

Resource management consultant Steve Wilkes said the council’s position as unitary authority – responsible for both regional and district council duties – put it in a unique position.

“We don’t have the overlapping function between territorial and regional councils, like other areas. For example, if someone wanted to get resource consent in Hanmer Springs, we’d have to get consent from the Hurunui District Council and Environment Canterbury.

In Marlborough, you don’t have that.”

He said he was unsure what impact the proposal would have, as the finer details of the proposal had not yet been released.

“The RMA covers so many different things and had so many different amendments that it’s probably time to look at it.”

New Zealand author Ron Crosby, who was an independent commissioner on the region’s environment plan, said the RMA had unintentionally caused problems it was created to avoid.

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It allowed opposers to take consents to the Environment Court, where items went under the “ultimate magnifying glass”.

This made development slow and costly, as applicants had to ensure their application could withstand both council and court scrutiny “from day one”, and hire experts to find out how to avoid each potentially adverse environmental effect.

“The cost of that, particularly for major developments, has become colossal ... At some stage, we will have to address at a legislative level how to cope with the conflict between the effects of development and the effects on the environment.

“I’ll be delighted if they can come up with two pieces of legislation that give a magic key to solving that conflict.”

Ron said “the devil [would be] in the detail”.

The report recommended replacing the act with two different laws: a Natural and Built Environments Act (NBEA) and a Strategic Planning Act (SPA). It also proposed a third law, called the Migrated Retreat and Climate Change Adaptation Act, which would deal with the implications of climate change.

The NBEA would focus on enhancing the quality of the environment, housing and achieving positive outcomes to support wellbeing. The SPA would streamline planning.

The climate change act would allow councils to change land uses to take into account the effects of climate change and build infrastructure to mitigate those effects, the report said.

A council spokesman said on Monday it was too early for council staff members to comment on the proposed changes.

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Ethel and Bethel returning for hilarious Bingo night

By Celeste Alexander

Bingo is all about chance and is fun for anyone to play.

But what happens when the bingo callers are a pair of fabulous old ‘biddies’ who have spontaneous outbursts and provide plenty of giggles and belly laughter? You have comedic entertainment!

That’s exactly what duo Ethel and Bethel promise when they come to Blenheim next month for a fundraising event that has been organised

by Rapaura School.

Last year the school held their first Bingo Night at the Marlborough Convention Centre which featured the hilarious Ethel and Bethel act from Christchurch, and

was a huge success.

Their unique brand of Bingo is coupled with humour and spontaneous performance outbursts which is all part of the entertainment.

Their “crazy old lady ways” make fundraising events fun for those attending which is why the Friends of Rapaura School (FoRS) have invited them back again this year.

“They’re back by popular demand,” event coordinator Hannah Price says.

“Last year’s Bingo Night was such a success that there was no question we had to do it again.

“We wanted to bring them back because people need a night out and some light relief after Lockdown.

It’s a fantastic evening and Ethel and Bethel are hilarious… I highly recommend it,” she says.

Bingo Night will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 6pm.

Tables of eight are being sold for $400 ($50pp) which will include supper, a glass of wine, a bingo card and of course Ethel and Bethel for the evening’s entertainment.

“We’ve already sold a few tables so you need to get in quick before you miss out,” Hannah says.

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

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Bridget Aitken Blenheim Be true to yourself, and be the best you can be of yourself.

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Nia Baker Blenheim If you mix salt and pepper, a sailor dies.

Another fiasco (Printed 29th July) To the person complaining about the ferry fiasco, how about saying something more positive.

Why should our travel by the ferries be cut back just because you don’t want to travel.

How about all the tourist travelling each day? You are only one person and if that was to happen, Picton and Blenheim would die because of no tourist. Think before you speak.

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Life Education Trust Marlborough Chairperson, James Ryan, presents Brendon Adams with a certificate of appreciation.

The Life Education Trust surprised employees of Laser Electrical Blenheim with a random act of kindness on Monday.

Brownies and a certificate of appreciation were exchanged, and there were smiles all around as Harold the Giraffe posed for selfies—even climbing on a motorcycle for a photo.

Owner Brendon Adams says that the work the Life Education Trust does is vital for the community.

A supporter of the Monkey off your Back initiative, which raises awareness for men’s mental health, Brendon says the Life Education Trust is the “education at the top of the cliff,” where Monkey off your Back is the “ambulance at the bottom.”

“We want to encourage the funding of education,” Brendon says.

It will take time to get back on their feet, but for goodness sake, give them a chance and stop criticising. Go and enjoy the place and the awesome views.

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Butterflies a plenty Lovely to view the colourful delight of the Monarch butterflies that have awoken from their resting in the nearby large trees.

All last week our household once again had the pleasure of 9-18 monarchs daily, as they enjoy the purple wall flowers with the bees.

We raised some under netting in 2019, a total of 216 butterflies, already this 2020 we have a total of 197. As many schools are also working hard to raise Monarchs, we are also pleased with the beauty and antics the sun brings.

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New Lansdowne Park Sportshub takes shape

Renwick reservoir construction almost complete

Lansdowne Park's new Sportshub is taking shape, with the concrete floor slab now being poured.

Local company Robinson Construction Limited began work on the new facility in April completing the initial excavation and site preparatory work.

Councillor Michael Fitzpatrick, who holds the Community and Sports Centres portfolio, says given the size of the project, the concrete slab is being poured in sections.

"This work is going well and is on-track with the next concrete pour in the next few days. This will see the completion of the concreting on the ground floor.

Concrete block construction is also underway and the project is on schedule to be completed by mid-2021."

Construction of the new Renwick reservoir is almost complete with the finishing touches now being carried out.

Work on the new 1,500m3 reinforced, pre-stressed concrete reservoir at 24 River Terrace began in July last year.

Despite a slight delay due to COVID-19, the new reservoir, which is three times bigger than the town's existing storage capacity, is scheduled to be complete by September. Once finished, the pipe from the existing wells will be connected to the new reservoir, so that the reservoir can be brought into service before summer.

Landscaping around the site will then be carried out.

In 2021, construction of the town's new water treatment plant can begin.

Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says the reservoir is the first step in a significant investment in long-term water management for Renwick.

The new multi-code shared-space building is located between the netball courts and the No.1 rugby pitch. The new facility will include toilets and change rooms for netball, rugby union, touch rugby and softball, as well as office space for administration staff. A bar, kitchen, function area, equipment storerooms, umpire rooms and a tuck shop will also be included.

Councillor Fitzpatrick says this is a project for locals carried out by locals.

"The project is creating employment through the construction supply chain - local excavators, builders, block layers, roofers, plumbers, electricians, painters and landscapers will all contribute to the finished product," he said.

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'The other steps involve completing new wells at Canders Bend, installing the pipeline from the wells to the new water treatment plant, constructing the treatment plant and introducing the new water meter system."

"Once the three-year work programme is complete, the community will have a safe and secure supply that meets national drinking water standards," Mr Rooney said.

Waikawa estuary restored Aerial image of the concrete slab being poured

New banners line Renwick streets If you're in Renwick look out for the new banners lining the town's streets.

They were installed on Friday and designed by Marlborough Girls' College student Zanthie Mackenzie, after she won a competition run by Renwick Smart+Connected.

Zanthie says her design depicts a stylised map of the main streets of Renwick.

"I wanted to design something colourful to brighten up the streets. I spend a lot of time walking around Renwick and when I was delivering flyers the idea came to me," she said.

Locals should be able to pick out their streets, while visitors who might not know the story behind the map can enjoy a fun addition to Renwick's streetscape.

Zanthie was a Year 8 student at Renwick School when she entered the competition.

Rose Guile, Renwick School Assistant Principal, said the school always values opportunities to support local community ideas as it helps students to develop pride and a sense of belonging.

"This competition was a great opportunity for our students to share their talents and I was really impressed with Zanthie's amazing design."

Wairau-Awatere Ward Councillor, Cynthia Brooks, says the new banners really brighten up the village.

"Zanthie has designed something for all of us to enjoy."

Each year Council provides funding for street banners and works with the Smart+Connected groups on their design.

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Work to restore the flood carrying capacity of the lower Waikawa Stream is now complete. Native planting has also enhanced the estuary and stabilised the stream banks.

The project began in early March and involved extracting 3,103m 3 of gravel and sediment, of which 570m3 was used to re-contour the beach area. A total of 954 tons of river grade quarried rock was also used to stabilise the river banks. 1,400 native plants were planted. The work will improve the health of two stream outlets into the estuary and replenish the beach. The project included working closely with local iwi Te Atiawa, the local community and with Port Marlborough to strengthen the breakwater.

Rivers Operations Engineer David Aires said it was pleasing to receive a plaudit from Te Atiawa acknowledging the work completed and the way in which the project was run. The final phase of the project will see the planting of another 800 native plants in October.

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1,400 native plants were planted earlier this month to improve the estuary

Poetry month at Marlborough District Libraries Zanthie Mackenzie and Jonathon Haste help put up the first Renwick banner, with Smart+Connected members Rose and Paul Guile and Councillor Cynthia Brooks designed by a school student. The Renwick group is planning another competition in 2021 as part of the Innovating Streets project.

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Young viticulturist of the year Sun Reporter Frances Chin speaks with Rhys Hall: winner of Corteva Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year 2020.

Rhys Hall has always been a lover of the outdoors. Originally from England, Rhys moved to New Zealand when he was young.

Inspired by the rural life-style he had grown up in—Rhys always wanted to work some kind of role outside.

“I always enjoyed working outside in the garden,” Rhys says. “I was kind of brought up rurally. The outdoors just seemed interesting to me.”

Rhys ended up studying Plant Science at Massey University in Palmerston North. Afterwards, he graduated and got a job working for Farmlands Cooperative as a summer intern in Hawke’s Bay. Despite the varied horticulture opportunities in the region, viticulture was where Rhys felt the most pull. When offered a choice between two opportunities: one in Hawke’s Bay with Kiwifruit, and one in Marlborough with vines—Rhys chose the latter.

“I said definitely grapes. I was really happy to get into the wine industry.”

Rhys has always had an interest in wine, he says. As his grandparents lived in Spain, Rhys would often get to try different kinds of wines as a child—leading to a love of wine as a young man, and an interest in the wine industry. The viticulturist also enjoys the complexity of the industry.

“Not only are you dealing with the weather, you’re also working alongside people, scientists, and others. You’ve got to marry that all together.

It can be quite complex.

“It’s skill and data. You’ve got to use your intelligence and emotional intelligence.

“I love the industry and the way it’s going.

Obviously it’s growing. I’d love to keep on doing something at that scale.”

Rhys currently works for Indevin as an assistant vineyard manager. Previously, Indevin employee Ben Richards won the title of Corteva Marlborough Young Viticulturist two years in a row. Ben’s accomplishments inspired Rhys to enter the contest.

“I thought that it looks like fun, and a good way

to meet some people. It’s great to get feedback on what you’re good at and not so good at.”

The day of the competition was busy, but a lot of fun, Rhys says. The eight contestants were tested on trellising, pruning, nutrition, machinery, pests and diseases, irrigation, and budgeting.

A barbeque lunch was provided, and some light-hearted fun was to be had at the informal BioStart Hortisports.

Afterwards, the awards ceremony was held at Wither Hills.

Jess Wilson from Whitehaven came second in the competition. She was also awarded an Online Leadership Course from NMIT. Dan Warman from Constellation was awarded third place, in addition to the Ecotrellis trellising prize, and the award for Professional Reputation.

When Rhys was announced as the winner of the competition, he was shocked, he says.

“Obviously I was really pleased, and really happy. I’m lucky that I’ve got such a supportive workplace that allowed me a lot of time to prepare for the competition.”

Now, Rhys is training for the national championship in October, which will be held in Martinborough.

The national competition aligns with the 15 Year celebrations of the Young Viticulturist Competition.

Rhys says that he would love to win—but more important are the skills he will learn on the way.

“I know that even if I win or not, it’s going to be learning experience, and push me to do things I’ve never done before. It will push me to build skills I didn’t have before. Win or not, I’ll come out a stronger person for it.”

To any young viticulturist considering competing in next year’s competition, Rhys has the following advice.

“Just to go for it, even if you’re a bit scared. If you don’t know everything about how it goes, go for it anyway, enjoy it, it’s not just but competing.

I liked the social part between modules, when you’re chatting with competitors and sponsors.

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Five hours after being banded and picked up by wildlife consultant, Peter Gaze, the kakariki were helicoptered to Puangangi Island and released.

The release on Puangiangi Island follows eight months hard work, many hundreds of staff hours and thousands of dollars donated by trustee John Reuhman and his EcoWorld Trust.

“It’s often really hard and sometimes heart breaking work at EcoWorld’s Wildlife Recovery and Breeding Centre in Picton so it’s fantastic to have this success from our breeding programme,” John says. “I’m hugely indebted to my team for their dedication and care of these precious rare parakeets.”

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EcoWorld Technician, Lucica Rogoz, with one of the rare yellow- crowned kakariki.

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“It’s great to work with John and his highly skilled and experienced team at EcoWorld,” Peter says.

“We’ll be watching progress this spring and summer to see if the birds become more strongly established.”

John said it is exciting for the EcoWorld Trust to breed the rare native parakeets for release into the Marlborough Sounds.

Today is a day for both farewells and celebration at Eleni-Café-Kafenio as owner, Helene Marchant, closes the doors and hands the cafe over to new owners.

While she’s sad to say goodbye to her everyday customers who she’s enjoyed greeting with her trademark smile and warm welcome, she’s also very excited to move forward with her new business venture.

Eleni isn’t going anywhere, Helene says. In fact, the same amazing Greek food that people have come to love from her will continue on under the Eleni brand but just in a different way.

“Under my brand I will still be doing my popular Eleni food-bags, platters and all of my Greek dishes through my own catering business,” she says.

“I’m in the process of developing a website as well as a beautiful homestay experience which I’m abundantly excited about; so as you can see Eleni isn’t going anywhere, it’s just moving into a new and exciting phase of the journey.

“Nothing changes with the food-bag and catering and I’m not abandoning my customers. If anyone has vouchers I’ll still honour them with my Greek menu,” she says.

It’s been a whirlwind year for Helene who created her own “mini Greece” in Marlborough but she says it’s now time to “pass the baton on” to a new owner.

Eleni-Cafe-Kafeinio o w n e r, H e l e n e Marchant, has sold the cafe side of the business and is taking her Eleni brand forward into a new and exciting venture.

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Looking back on her year operating Eleni, Helene says she feels she has achieved what she set out to do.

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A Shaving experience for Cancer Te Kaha o te Heu

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Friends and whanau crowded into the foyer of Rangitane House on the day of the shave. Paora Mackie opened the ceremony with a blessing. Emotions

were high, and for some, memories of friends and loved ones were with them as each participant sat in the chair.

There was both laughter and tears as locks of hair, some grey, some curly drifted to the floor, to be swept up and collected in kete baskets.

Some people got caught up in the moment. Alan Risman MacDonald (Ris) sat down and shaved his head in support, while Paora Mackie was surprised with a beard shave by his sister Felicity Spencer of Cancer Society NZ. Miraka Norgate lead the group in a waiata as the last tresses dropped to the ground. A Cancer Society headscarf was given to all participants, as well as

Back row: Karen Maxted, Kyla McIntyre, Alan (Ris) MacDonald, Brenda Chilvers, Nick Chin, Paora Mackie, and John Hart. Middle row: Mason O’Donnell, Mana (Riwaingarohe) Ward, Ala Ward, Aaron (Noddy) Nott, and Colleen Kem. Front: Cynthia de Joux.

Paora Mackie and Nick Chin, pre-shave.

Brenda Chilvers before her haircut.

Paora Mackie and Nick Chin, post-haircut.

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“It’s exciting times to be back,” Tania says. “We’ve worked really hard to rebuild from the fire and looking at what we’ve achieved, I’m really happy.

“Everything is new and some things have been improved but the main thing is that CBD is still offering the same great service we always have – just in a bigger space.”

One of the biggest changes has been the rebranding of the business to CBD Eatery.

“We’ve rebranded because CBD has become a lot more than just a café,” Mike says.

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Over COVID that’s when all of the creativity came after having that break and now we have the space to work on our ideas; it’s really cool to see it finally come

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“My Worcester sauce is a family recipe that’s over 100-years old,” Tania says. “We use these products in our cooking and they’re delicious, and now anyone can buy them.”

The large premises also means there’s more space for food to be displayed and customers will notice a longer front cabinet.

“Our till area is also bigger so there’s a good flow for customers,” Mike says. “It’s given us the ability to set up better and put in a bigger and brand new coffee machine.”

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“It’s important to have some humour through of all of this,” Tania grins. “It’s been a tough few months but we’ve emerged smiling and better than ever.”

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This was already a service they offered prior to February’s fire, but now it can be done on a much larger scale.

“CBD doesn’t stay still,” Tania laughs. “There’s lots to come yet and other opportunities that we are looking at.”

Another great ‘opportunity’ in the works is an upstairs private dining area for corporate bookings and functions.

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Is there a competition here in Marlborough?

Drive through Blenheim without Indicating, I’ve got a few registrations I’d like to nominate!!!

Just been quoted $487 for 2 return adult tickets Blm/Wn on Air NZ in late August.

Sounds Air even worse.

Amazing longevity Most enjoyable story Sun 29th on Gibbos barber shop. That longevity is amazing. See Mums do know best! Mostly

Local cafes So good to see CBD back and also Ritual opening Sundays now. You’ll both do well.

Rates rise Thank you Thank you to Sam at Noel Leeming for his clear explanations of solutions for audio-visual presentations. Very helpful service!

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Totally agree Totally agree with A Bit Boring, the Cindy reference is wearing out and in my opinion nothing of interest is ever put forward.

Read the objectives To whom complained about the clubs of Marlborough barman. I would suggest that you read the objectives for which the club was established. Which is why we have a low fee.

Social intercourse to monitor the social welfare of members is a staff necessity; provided abuse in either direction does not occur. What is more important to all concerned is whether a member can receive a copy of the Jeffery review on demand at reception.

Keep it up

Go local If anyone is thinking of hiring a wheelie bin,get the local provider based in Picton. The company with the initials W M based in Auckland are three weeks late in emptying my bin despite numerous calls and emails.

Stop Talking...KEEP TALKING!!!

We too use the Clubs and we didn’t hesitate to renew our subscriptions.

We are so chuffed when the Barman and Bar lady come to have a chat and seeing them embrace other members and visitors with their friendly attitude is what makes the Club. Keep it up don’t Stop!!!

Tawai & Butch Fredericks

Hard working barman Re-Stop Talking. Just pay your fee as you use the club. The person you are talking about is one of the hardest workers with other responsibilities, being social is one of them.

He does his job very well multi tasking which is a good example to all the staff. Do you go to other places with a stop watch to time other staff workers.

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Keep putting the rates up council. Soon it won’t be worth owning your own home. No wonder people cant’ buy their own homes anymore.

What’s the verdict What’s everyone’s verdict on Harry and Meghan? Is she going to be the downfall of him or is it all hype?

No dogs I agree with no dogs... Dogs have no place in town, many people dont like dogs or are afraid of dogs why should such good people be expected to shop in town with someone’s pet and whose job will it be to hose down the urine.

Dog poo McCallum Street Dog Poo... Shame on whoever it is that leaves their dogs poo on our berm. I hope you feel guilty when you are out walking and you see that no-one has picked it up for you.

I could remedy the situation by spraying a concoction on our berm but that wouldn’t be fair on your dog.

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Many thanks.

We would like to thank a very generous lady, she baked us yummy cheese scones and delivered them warm at the lion’s despenser on a frosty Monday morning as promised.

Unfortunately we didn’t get her name, but hope she reads this. Once finished the stacking we sat in the sun and thoroughly enjoyed them. The Lions team thanks you.

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Safe driving Please have a conversation with your loved ones about safe driving. Keep your speed down, concentrate only on driving, wear your seat belt. A single mistake can lead to a lifetime of tragedy.

We’ve lost too many local people in the past few weeks. Be patient, be kind.

Parking needed Saturday morning chaos on Rapaura Rd at Spring Creek rugby grounds. Cars parked both sides of road, some over the white line, kids and adults crossing randomly on bend! Recipe for disaster!! More off road parking needed!!

Dangerous intersection Percy/Dillion streets. Something has to be done on this intersection. Vehicles come further out to look than other intersections because of where the giveway white lines are placed.

Today I had to drive around, crossing white line because of large vehicle poking it’s long bonnet out. Hoons use Dillion St as a speedway. Get that “Turkey” to cut his hedge back on the corner. He is a metre over footpath. This has been spoken of before.

Misconception It seems to me that some people have a misconception about the ownership of the Clubs of Marlborough building. It is owned by the Clubs, not the council.

Therefore the council cannot just take over the building as some are suggesting. Perhaps they could buy it but then it would cost more than the twenty million budgeted for the new library.

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Omaka Aerodrome is a hidden gem in Marlborough, but is well known on the world stage.

With its grassy runways, wide open spaces, world class restoration projects on classic aircraft, and one-of-a-kind aeroplanes, it’s a buzzing community.

For aviation enthusiasts, you can’t beat the ideal flying weather that the region offers.

With facilities like this, it’s no surprise that a small town like Blenheim has individuals from all over the globe coming to check out its heritage.

For Classic Aero Machinery Service’s Tony Wytenburg, the Omaka Aerodrome location is essential to his aircraft restoration work.

The several grass runways provide ideal conditions for the many classic aircraft which are built and tested by Tony and

his team.

“It hasn’t just got one runway, so classic aircraft can take off into the wind,” Tony says.

Omaka has become a bit of a hub for aircraft restoration, Tony says.

Paul and Pip Hally from PMH Aviation Limited collect aircraft that have a rich history with the region.

They’ve brought back to Marlborough a De Havilland Foxmoth from 1947, one of only seven in the world.

With two other parties, they are rebuilding a Waco aircraft, which is the only one of its type in the world, and was previously owned by Marlborough Aero Club in 1936.

“Whether you like aviation or not these aircraft are very significant to the region,” Pip says.

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The club has over 350 members from all over the country and around the world.

The Aero Club teaches students of all ages and stages flying and other vital aircraft skills, whether for recreational or professional

Omaka Aerodrome is a hidden gem of Marlborough, buzzing with world class engineers, pilots and classic aeroplane restoration. Photo provided. reasons. a quick and easy pick In fact the Marlborough Aero to study at for many as a place unique flying experience, they also pilots from get to enjoy exploring what the Club is held in such high esteem around the world.

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“It was great, we were really promoting Marlborough and our destination. It really raised the profile,” Graeme says.

The Yak 3 was imported to Marlborough in 2004, was restored, and began its first flights in 2012 and has been flying ever since.

“Every time I fly I always see around 30 people having a look,” Graeme says.

The Yak 3 scenic flights offer a view of Marlborough you wouldn’t usually get to experience, especially at top speeds of 500 kilometres per hour.

Omaka holds a soft spot for Graeme because it was the place he did his first flying lessons.

For Jay, Omaka has been the home of JEM Aviation since 2006.

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“It was known as a Yak in a Box,” pilot Graeme laughs.

Jay, Graeme and their team were the first New Zealand team to enter the competition.

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Graham Orphan has been publishing the Classic Wings Magazine for 25 years out of Omaka.

Having lived in three different countries and travelled many more, Graham chooses to live in Marlborough specifically for the airfield.

“I can’t think of a place I’ve lived in or visited, or another community with the richness and ability to work together for the greater good than Omaka,” Graham says.

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Shaloe Lammas Administrator, Eastern States Speedway President  What food do you crave most often?

My go to treats are Whittakers Creamy Milk Chocolate and Live Plus Green.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Send a rant in a group chat with my best friends, mum and sister!  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

My children. Madison 9, Cooper 5. No matter what happens they are so resilient, loving and are my reason for striving to be a better person and mum.

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

A new Toyota Highlander  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

During lockdown I purchased a few dresses online for our end of season Speedway prize giving and forgot about them. When they arrived I opened them to find one of them was made from wetsuit material.

Gardening craze: By Wally Richards There is a very big increase in the number of people gardening currently.

Two factors for this is; the emergence of spring which always brings people back into their gardens for a new season.

Also we now have lots of people that have realised that the world is not a secure place they had grown accustomed too.

Talking to garden centres throughout NZ there is a big upsurge in people gardening and wanting to grow their own vegetables and fruit which is just common sense anyway no matter if times are good or bad.

Food security is common sense and to have sufficient growing and stored for use not only gives you a safeguard, (if you do it the right way) it will actually improve you and your family’s health as well.

Vegetables and fruits we buy at the supermarket are nowhere as good as the ones you can grow at home.

Generally speaking commercial grown are fairly tasteless because of the man-made fertilisers used to force growth to quickly mature crops (faster the turn around the more crops per year and the more income

earned) Forced growth in nature does not make for nutritional goodness and healthy plants.

We know in nature that plants that are not healthy are attacked by all manner of diseases and pests (which are Natures Cleaners).

Pests and diseases are the bane of commercial growers and to prevent losses and damage to their crops they apply chemical preventives and controls.

As analysis of vegetables & fruits have shown by NZ Food Safety that up to 23 poisons are found in each fruit and vegetable tested (that’s only the ones they test for, there are others they don’t even bother testing for).

So to sum up you have produce that is fairly tasteless, having minimum nutritional goodness and full of poisons that your body has to deal with?

No wonder people have woken up to the fact that growing as much of your food naturally at home is far better in every way possible.

It is also easy to do you just have to use natural products such as animal manures, blood & bone, sheep pellets, BioBoost and composts.

They are the basics then you need to apply a range of minerals and elements which are available from the sea (Ocean Solids & Bio Marinus Liquid Fish Fertiliser Plus) From rocks (Wallys Unlocking your Soil) and from prehistoric times when the world was mineral rich (Magic Botanic Liquid) Then we need to garden the soil by applying foods to feed the soil life and this is done by using calcium, (Garden Lime, Dolomite, Gypsum) Mycorrcin, BioPhos, Silicon,

Bio Marinus Liquid Fish Fertiliser Plus, Neem Powder and compost teas.

If pests or diseases attack then there are natural products such as Wallys Super Neem Oil and Perkfection to assist control.

The result is: the vegetables have great flavor that are a pleasure to eat and do not require garnishes to make them taste good; i.e salt, sugar, fat.

I am pleased to see that so many people are taking up gardening, long may it continue and grow (Pun intended).

 Favourite programme currently watching?

Good Girls – Netflix.

 What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Plantation Island – Fiji.

 If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

The Gold Coast - My kids would love it there!

 What was the last photo you took?

A picture of Cooper who just lost his second tooth!

 What’s one thing on your bucket list?

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Caring for those that Cared Are you a current or former member of the Order of St John?

The Marlborough chapter of the Order of St John is looking for new members to join their Fellowship group.

The St John Fellowship was first introduced to New Zealand in 1988, with the first branch starting in Christchurch.

The fellowship’s objectives are to support and care for both current and former members of St John, within a social setting.

Membership is open to all former and present personnel and their spouses or partners, or to non-St John personnel who are interested in joining the organisation at this level.

Both Marrilyn Colquhoun and Helen Faulkner are long-time members of the St John Order.

Helen started working for St John when she was straight out of school, in office administration. She has been with the organisation for 13 years, and is currently acting as secretary for the fellowship.

Marrilyn has worked with St John for 16 years. She started with the St John Cadets, moving up to an ambulance volunteer, and then a full-time ambulance officer working 12 hours shifts.

Marrilyn is currently the chair/ coordinator for the Fellowship group; and has a number of exciting activities planned for the future.

“Interesting speakers, outings, and other activities are planned for next year,” Marrilyn says.

“This is a purely social group to give support to each other, and care for welfare of members.”

Both women have a great deal

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Helen Faulkner and Marrilyn Colquhoun invite current and former members of the Order of St John to join their Fellowship group.

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the lens.

Each week the Sun will feature a photograph with a caption about the person, place and time as kindly provided by the Marlborough Archives from the Historical Society Collection.

Black and white post card photograph of a sports team.

Although the team members are not named the photograph is titled ‘Marlborough Rugby League Reps, Blenheim, N.Z. 1912’.

of belief in the necessity of the organisation.

“It’s a good organisation to join,” Helen confirms.

The Fellowship meets on the 1st Wednesday of each second month, being March, May, July, September, November.

The next gathering is Wednesday 2nd September 2020. It will be held at the St John Rooms, 93 Seymour Street, Blenheim, starting at 2pm. The speaker for this meeting is from Port Marlborough.

If you would be interested in coming please contact as afternoon tea will be provided: Marrilyn on 027 5010 390, or Helen 5791196.

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Farming news

Plans to turn forestry blocks eco-friendly

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporting

Unwanted pine forests could be turned into “boutique” nature blocks to stop dirt clogging seabeds, if a new study gets funding.

In a “landmark” move, marine farmers, forestry harvesters and Marlborough Sounds residents have asked for a feasibility study into a ‘land transition fund’ that would allow landowners to convert their plantations into

more eco-friendly alternatives.

Scientific papers released over the decades have proven harvesting blocks in the Marlborough Sounds causes sediment to wash down steep slopes into coastal water, affecting its quality.

The study was first put forward by the Sounds Advisory Group at the Marlborough District Council’s annual plan submission hearings last year, but deferred onto a committee for discussion.

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the retirement of erosion-prone slopes and the creation of catchment buffers in an “equitable and just way”.

“It is both innovative and seeks to ensure no party is unjustly penalised when dealing with this issue,” a report he headed said.

Conifers had long been an issue in the region since the 1970s and 1980s, when the Government paid landowners to plant the trees.

“This council said, ‘Hang on a second, we’ve got some issues with this because we don’t think it’s going to work in the [Marlborough] Sounds. We think our soil is the wrong type’. That was put aside by the Government of the day who said, ‘Look, it’s going to be a 30-year project, we’ll resolve all of that during that time’. Nope, fail.”

Eric said Marlborough had to work out how to do better.

“What do you do when you’ve got a person or a family [with] a block of land in the Sounds, that is actually their retirement fund? You can’t say, ‘No, you can’t harvest that, sorry, bad luck, bad investment’, when actually they were incentivised to do that.”

Potential alternatives, which had yet to be explored, could include carbon farming, honey production, bike or walk trails, tourism, scientific studies, boutique nature lifestyle blocks or homestays.

Setting up the fund would require a “signif-

icant” investment.

If set up, the land fund would complement rules already in place under the council’s Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan.

The plan said the council would look at ways landowners could convert their wilding pine blocks to alternative forestry species or land use blocks, and consider providing incentives to switch.

But these rules would not come into effect until separate appeals from the MFA, Aquaculture New Zealand, New Zealand King Salmon, and Friends of Nelson Haven and Tasman were resolved.

It could also be linked in with phase two of a multimillion-dollar project to clean up the Te Hoiere/Pelorus Sound catchment, run by Te Tauihu (top of the south) iwi, local and central government.

The proposal was supported in principle by the Marine Farming Association and the Forest Owners Association, the report said.

The Marlborough District Council last week agreed to put $50,000 towards a feasibility study for a Marlborough Sounds ‘sustainable land transition fund’, but only if central government pitched in too.

Funding the feasibility study was estimated to cost a total of $100,000, with $50,000 to be sought from the Provincial Growth Fund.

If the bid was unsuccessful, other avenues would be tried.

Sounds Advisory Group member Eric Jorgensen pictured in 2017.

Photo by Ricky Wilson, Local Democracy Reporting.

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Pandemic fall-out weighs heavily on farmer confidence Spurred by COVID-19 repercussions, farmer confidence in economic conditions has slumped to the lowest level since 2009, the Federated Farmers July Farm Confidence Survey shows.

Responses from 1,725 farmers saw a net 28.6% of them rate current economic conditions as bad, a 53-point drop on the January survey when a net 24.6% considered them to be good.

“It’s pretty grim looking forward as well,” Feds President and commerce spokesperson, Andrew Hoggard says.

A net 58.7% of the farmers who responded expect general economic conditions to worsen over the next 12 months, a 17-point reduction on our survey six months ago when a net 41.5% expected them to worsen.

“Clearly, concern about the global economy is weighing on sentiment.

“The disruption caused by the impact of the pandemic on trade and fears of a lasting global recession, heightened protectionism and trade wars is likely to be a large factor in the negative forward-looking expectations.

This fall in expectations is echoing the fall in business and consumer confidence, and the fall in the domestic economy from Covid-19,” Andrew says.

All the farming sector groups recorded worsening perceptions about current economic conditions, but the 70-point slump for meat and wool farmers was particularly severe considering they had been very positive in January.

While meat and dairy prices are reasonable at present, apprehension about what’s ahead in terms of market volatility and prices paid is reflected in the farmers’ answers about their own businesses. A net 46.7% of respondents reported making a profit currently, a 9-point reduction on

January 2020’s survey, with 57.3% making a profit, 28.9% breaking even, and 10.6% making a loss. A net 35.5% expect their profitability to worsen over the next 12 months, down 38 points on six months ago, when a net 2.7% expected their profitability to increase.

While the latest survey shows a small rise in the number of farmers who expect their production will increase over the next 12 months, this will probably be recovery from last season’s drought-affected production. The bad news for suppliers and towns where farmers shop is that a net 12.8% of respondents expect their spending to reduce over the next 12 months, a 30 point decrease on the January 2020 survey, when a net 17.3% expected their spending to increase.

The survey report by Research First records farmers’ three greatest concerns as: the economic situation (chosen by 15.6% of respondents), regulation and compliance costs (15.3%), and farmgate and commodity prices (11.1%).

“The government can’t do that much about the first and third of these, with global conditions being the predominant factor. But it can do something about ensuring regulation and compliance costs are sensible and affordable,” Andrew says.

One positive is that farmers are more confident about recruiting staff, perhaps because job options in other industries hit harder by COVID-19 fallout have narrowed. Asked about their ability to recruit experienced farm staff, a net 28.1% of respondents reported it having been harder to recruit skilled and motivated staff, a 13 point reduction on January 2020’s survey when a net 41.3% reported it having been harder.

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Jessica Marston of Villa Maria pictured before undertaking her Eco-Trellis module as part of the Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition held at Giesen’s Stump Creek Vineyard in Blenheim recently.

Jess took out the BioStart Hortisports prize on the day and offered an Online Leadership Course by NMIT, while Dan Warman of Constellation took out the Ecotrellis trellising prize as well as the Professional Reputation Award, sponsored by Ormond Nurseries.

The eight contestants were tested on all aspects of vineyard management, including trellising, pruning, nutrition, machinery, pests and diseases, irrigation and budgeting.

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Tales from the Farm delights rural schools

By Frances Chin

Who better to enjoy a picture book series called Tales from the Farm than the students attending Marlborough’s rural schools? While passing through Marlborough on the way to Taranaki, award winning author Jennifer Somervell visited Ward School, Rai Valley Area School, Canvastown School, Picton School, and Rapaura School. The author explained the picture book writing and illustrating process to the students, and read segments of her books—which are based on her childhood on a dairy farm in the South Hawke’s Bay. The workshop finished with a dramatic re-enactment of a pig escape from A Very Greedy Tale—a huge hit with audience members.

Jennifer says when visiting rural schools, no context or background is needed for any of her stories. Children immediately connect with the stories, which cover pig feeding, truck repairs, and cowshed explosions.

“You’re speaking their language,” Jennifer says.

“With city schools, you need to give them some background.”

Previously a teacher of horticulture at Christchurch Polytechnic, Jennifer committed to writing after realising that her parents were getting older. Her mother had always wanted to be a writer,

and her father was a gifted storyteller. He had a keen eye for detail, a great sense of humour, and carried stories with him everywhere.

Once, while telling the story of ‘the day dad blew up the cow shed’ at a reunion, Jennifer saw that the youngest members of her family were transfixed. After her sister told her she wanted to paint illustrations for a children’s picture book, it all came together.

Jennifer’s stories are all about her family. Many of them have a humorous angle—with characters getting themselves into a pickle in the middle of a project, and having to think themselves out of it.

“I love laughter. I love seeing children laugh,” Jennifer says “You want the children to be entertained.”

The picture books uphold old fashioned values. Characters take responsibility for their actions. In the stories, children can read about life before iPhones and tablets. Most importantly, Jennifer says, the family acts as a team.

Read NZ subsidises Jennifer’s school visits, with sponsorship from Creative NZ. Through these organisations it is possible for Jennifer to travel to rural schools in Marlborough and Taranaki.

Tales of the Farm can be found in Paper Plus Blenheim, Spotlight on NZ in Picton, and at www.talesfromthefarm.co.nz

Monty Muir, Jennifer Somervell, and Rose Matheson pose with Jennifer's book 'A Very Greedy Tale.' The students had just acted out a scene where two pigs escape under an electric fence, before posing for this photo.

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Messages may be sent to 155 Grafton Road, Roseneath, Wellington 6011. Special thanks to Alana and Riley for their love and care of their grandad, and also to everyone at Bethsaida Retirement Village. A farewell service and celebration of Corrie’s life was held at the Union Parish Church, Picton at 2.00pm yesterday, TUESDAY August 4.

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Wednesday August 5, 2020 Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

Market Manager (part-time)

We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and reliable person with excellent people management skills to take up the position of market manager for our vibrant farmers' market.

The role includes a range of manual and administrative duties including managing the set-up and pack down of the market each Sunday, stallholder planning and money management. Applicants will require sound financial literacy and time-management skills.

Previous experience in people management would be an advantage.

Hours are up to 20 hours per week. Must be available on Sundays.

If you enjoy working in a varied and challenging position then apply in writing with CV and cover letter to Marlborough Farmers' Market P.O. Box 991 or email to admin@marlboroughfarmersmarket.co.nz.

Applications close on 31st August 2020.

A full job description is available upon request.

Machinery Operators for 2020/21 Trimming Season

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

Valley Harvesting operates a large fleet of harvesters for over-row trimming and plucking throughout the Marlborough District.

We are currently seeking experienced machinery and/or harvester operators for the 2020/21 season. You will need a Full Class 1 driver’s licence or Class 2 to operate a harvester.

We anticipate work will commence early January with the possibility of work through to the end of grape harvest in late April for the right person. Operators must be available to work extended hours and weekends.

Preference will be given to applicants with previous vineyard experience.

Please email CV with references supporting your application to: Tim Leslie (021) 54 40 70 Or email tim.leslie@valleyharvesting.co.nz

In Memoriam

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun. co.nz or phone 577 7868.

Marlborough Boys’ College School Caretaker

Fulltime, Fixed Term 12 month contract We are looking for someone who has knowledge of building maintenance, grounds keeping and an understanding of school infrastructure to join our caretaking team.

Duties will revolve around day to day maintenance and care of our school facilities, which include sports fields, Gyms, swimming pool and classrooms.

A friendly disposition and a can do attitude is a must as is an openess to learning on the job and being flexible and a key character trait for the succesful person.

A police check and child safety vetting are essential for this role.

This position is to start as soon as possible and will be full time.

If you would like to find out more about this position or request an application pack please contact Nicole Peterson, Deputy Principal email Apply@mbc.school.nz or telephone 03 921 4322

• Students • Adults • Retiree’s The Sun newspaper is looking for reliable deliverers for Alabama Road and in the Blenheim and Renwick township.

This could suit retire, semi-retired or school students.

Are you up for a bit of exercise and some extra pocket money, if so give us a call or email.

Phone the office (03) 577 7868 or E: office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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We are looking for people who want to be part of our passionate team where there is scope to reach your full potential.

Work with us in our growing team where quality outcomes are our goal.

You will get a variety of opportunities to develop your skills and extend your knowledge with a rewarding career in viticulture.

We are all about supporting our people, we recognise and reward experience, offer on-going practical skill-building opportunities, technical training and work with you to develop your professional goals.

Apply your practical knowledge and skills on a day-to-day basis • Tractor and machinery operations • Spray applications

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• Hands-on vineyard maintenance • Harvest operations • Vineyard development Please apply via our website or call Delegat National Viticulture Office for an application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201.

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Thursday 6 August Marlborough Community Housie.

Mid winter housie, 6th August 2020.

50 games, 2 x $500 Supers, teno, plus a bonus super. Food available.

Doors open 5.30pm. Early bird starts at 6.45pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

Retreads Group Meet Brayshaw Park 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.

Sunday 9 August Ulysses Club Ride: 1pm - Social ride. Decide on the day. Leave from the south end of the railway station car park.

Marlborough in the 1880 -1900 2pm – 3pm Marlborough Museum History Workshop - series 3. 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim. All welcome.

Gold coin donation. Limited spaces, booking essential phone 5781712 info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Coming Up Picton Mahjong Group Endeavour Park, Wednesday 1.15pm.

Contact Gyllian 03 5735383 Te Rerenga o Te Ra Fundraiser Housie fundraiser. 15th August 2020, 1pm start. 40 games, 2x supers and raffles. RSA room, Clubs of Marlborough.

Marlborough Artisan Craft Market Are holding a pop-up market on the 15th-16th August 10am-3pm at the Convention Centre. Come on down in the warmth to see your regular stallholders plus some new ones, love to see you Craft Fair Redwood Community Centre Oliver Park, August 29th & 30th. 10am to 4pm daily. Free entry. Sausage sizzle.

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THE 62nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE PICTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC will be held at the Picton Museum 9 London Quay, Picton on Saturday 15 August 2020 at 1.30 pm

Alzheimers Society Marlborough

AGM Monday 24th August at 7pm Alzheimers Centre, 8 Wither Road

Nomination forms for Officers and Committee can be obtained from the Museum and will be available on the day For more information contact: pictonmuseum@xtra.co.nz Tel: 03-573-8283 Everyone Welcome along with Members and Intending Members

Followed by

Speaker - Beth Tester - PHO “New Health Initiatives” All welcome - supper provided

WANTED Visiting Antique Buyer Ronald Proctor will be in the Marlborough region next week and would like to purchase for cash any of the following Coin Collections, Banknotes, Sovereigns, Gold & Silver Jewellery, Pocket Watches, Wrist Watches, Sterling Silver Items, Hatpins etc.

Also, Old Enamel and Tin Signs, Old Petrol and Oil Tins & Bottles, Petrol Pumps, Old Number Plates etc.

Old Leather Bound Books, Hatpins, Chinese Ceramics, Pre War Post Cards, NZ Paintings, Old NZ Photographs, Costume Jewellery, War Medals & Badges etc Royal Worcester, Moorcroft, Royal Doulton, Clarice Cliff, NZ Pottery, Bronzes, Garden Ornaments, Garden Seats, Urns etc In fact anything Old or Interesting TOP CASH PRICES PAID.

Phone Ronald now for an Obligation Free Appraisal on 0274322907 Anytime

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To advertise in the classifieds, call Gemma (03) 5777 868

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Tech savvy parents means safe kids By community constable Russ Smith

It would be fair to say that many parents don’t have a good grasp of the apps and technology their kids are using online.

Unfortunately this often means that those young people are at far greater risk of bullying and abuse, simply because there are no real protections in place while they are online.

Netsafe is New Zealand’s independent, non-profit online safety organisation. It was formed after NZ Police, Ministry of Education and several not for profits teamed up with Telco’s and IT partners in response to concerns about online safety, and was founded in 1998.

Police highly recommend that all parents of children and teenagers make them-

Russ Smith

selves familiar with the Netsafe website.

You can visit the site at netsafe.org.nz or just type ‘Netsafe’ into the search bar on your browser.

The site has lots of helpful information that gives parents an understanding of the apps and media that their young people are using, and has plenty of advice and tips on how to make their online

experience safer.

Resources like the ‘Online Safety Parent Toolkit’ and the ‘Parents’ tab have a wealth of information and advice to help set your young people’s apps and browser so that they are not revealing personal, private or location details, and there is also advice on how to talk to young people about being online safely and how to protect themselves.

The site has everything from online gaming tips, understanding Tik Tok and minimizing the risks of sharing images and video moments of your children online, to safe settings and teaching children online safety.

Don’t take the risk of exposing your young person to online risks, visit Netsafe and learn how to keep them safe online.

Local bowlers second The Top of the South Year 1 to Year 5 Indoor Bowls Zone Finals were held in Blenheim at the Simcox Stadium on Sunday.

Four teams qualified, with the final played between the Blenheim team of Graeme Smitheram (Clubs of Marlborough) a nd G ra ha m Mosely (Rapaura) against the Nelson team of Marie Granger and Graham Davey.

The hard fought game started with the Nelson pair taking a 4-2 lead after 4 ends.

With some good bowls being played the Blenheim pair came back to take a 8-7 lead after 8 ends. However they dropped a 3 on the 9th end to go to the last end 2 behind. Graeme Smitheram played a great shot with his last bowl to slide off a wing bowl and trail the jack for 2 shots to make the score 10 all after 10 ends.

The Nelson pair then played some tight bowls on the extra end taking the jack to the back of the mat for 3 shots coming out as the winners 13-10.

This was a great game of bowls, worthy of any Championship final.

Social bowls results The results of the Social Bowls Triples Tournament played on Sunday were: Winners - Julian Adams, Kate

Winners from the 1 to 5 year N.Z. Indoor Bowls Zone finals held on Sunday, (winners kneeling) Graham Davey and Marie Granger both from Nelson. (Runners-up standing) Graham Moseley and Graeme Smitheram of Marlborough.

Newport and Joan Palmer with three wins.

Runners-up Larry Hoole, Morris Roberts and new player Jack Curtis with two wins, 21 points.

Lucky draw - Diana North, Terry Wooster and Allison Rouse.

Up and coming events The NZ Mixed Pairs/Husband and Wife qualifying tournament is to be held at the

Simcox Stadium on Sunday August 9 starting at 10am along with a Social Bowls event starting at 1pm.

Further entries are urgently needed for the N.Z. pairs event. Contact Deidre Wells on (03) 578 7748. Entries are also being taken for the Nelson Open Pairs and Fours Tournament on August 16 – 17. Inquiries contact Glen Hurcomb on 579 2574.

Whitehead Park Bowls results July 29, Triples: 1st Keven Wills, Bev Newell, Richard Lissaman. 2nd Rober ta Marshall, Bruce ChapmanCohen, Diane Blee. 3rd Kevin

Wratt, Mike Sextus, Carol Foster.

August 1: 4th Round Winter Fives - 1st Picton Pirates - Steve Roberts, Chris Howard, Janette

Howard, Mark Grenfell, Kiri Bond. 2nd Whitehead Park – John McCarthy, Brian Newell, Bev Newell, Marlene Weatherall, Al Humphreys.

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Marlborough Football Golf Results

12th Grade 2020 01/08/2020 10:30 Oliver 2 Blenheim Valley Allstars 0 vs 7 Rangers Kiwis 01/08/2020 10:30 Oliver 3 Blenheim Valley Bayern 3 vs 5 Blenheim Valley Phoenix Youth 13th & 14th August 1, Medal & Putts: Ladies Medal: 0-14: Dene Cross & David Price 66, Peter 01/ 08 / 2020 09: 0 0 Renwick Yvonne Wallace 73, Elaine Brown & Maureen Way 73. Men’s Medal 15-36: Dave McFarlane Domain 1 Renwick Raiders 4 vs McKenzie 74. Putts: Elaine Brown & Maureen 70, Alan Johnston, Trevor Whiteside & Mike 3Rangers Falcons McKenzie 28, Lyn Johnston 30. Men’s Medal McKenzie 72. Putts: David Price 27.

01/08/2020 09:00 A&P 3 Redwood Bobcats 0 vs 4 Rangers Leopards 01/08/2020 10:30 A&P 3 Blenheim Valley Snipers 0 vs 0 Picton Kaka August 3, Individual: 1 Terry Grant (Rarangi) 35 points.

Youth 15th-17th 41 points, 2. Rowdy Robertson (Picton) 38 Team: 1st Rarangi #1: Terry Grant, Phil 01/08/2020 10:30 Renwick Dopoints, 3 Mike McConnell Blenheim 37 points, D’Auvergne, Tony Nichol and Murray Inmain 1 Renwick Wolfpack 10 vs 3 4 Paul Eden (Marlborough), Tony Nichol gram108 points. 2nd Rarangi #2: 101 points.

Rangers Royals (Rarangi) 36 points, 6. Allan Ryder, (Rarangi), 3rd Marlborough #2 and Rarangi #3: 97 points.

01/08/2020 10:00 A&P 2 Rangers Next Tournament August 24 at Marlborough Hans Bloemberg (Rarangi), Mike McKenzie Rebels 2 vs 4 Picton Youth (Wairau Valley), Colin Marsden (Marlborough Golf Club.

Women’s Local Social League 01/08/2020 13.30 A&P 3 BV Chicks 1 vs 3 Picton BV Chicks: 1x Nat Picton: 1x Tieana, 1x Emily, 1x Maggie Mayfield Motorworld Senior July 29, Stableford 0 -27 Chris Currie Herd 66, Mike McDonald 66, Morgan Bowe Div 3 R2 33, Barbara Looker 32, c/b Tree Rewi 32, 67, Nigel Smith 68, Bob Tapp 68, Roy Lilley 01/08/2020 15:00 A&P 3 Central 28+ Bernice Arnold 30, Colleen McLeod 68, Buck Asplet 68, Don Lamond 69, Luke Privateers 2 vs 1 Picton Crow Tavern 28, 9 Holes Margaret Hamilton 16. July 30, Yarrall 69, Doug Shaw 69, Hay Montgomery Central Privateers: 40 H Straker Single Par Jim Findlay +2 John Rewi +2 Blue 69, Alby Atkinson 69, Blue Arthur 69. NTP (26), 7 J Peter (51) Arthur +2 Alby Atkinson sq Les Boniface Fairweathers 6/15 Mike McConnell Sowmans Picton Crow Tavern: 10 M Ward sq Don Lamond sq Don March sq Ross 9/18 Buck Asplet. Ladies Medal: Sa-nga (88) Agnew sq Doug Shaw sq Cyril Scammell -1 Grupp 96-21- 75. August 3, 9 Holes Stableford: 01/08/2020 13:00 A&P 1 Rangers Duncan Cassidy -1 Paddy Couchman -1 Clive Paddy Couchman 21, Clarry Neame 18, Ian Masters 4 vs 1 Call Care Spartans Aitchison -2 Graeme Daines -2 Murry Ingram Clark 18, Glen Hurcomb 17, Ivan Neame Rangers Masters: 9 K Mortimer -2 Desz Campbell -2. 9 Holes Stableford: 17, Ian Hatcher 17, Garry Blake 16. Ladies (35,47,79), 8 P Mortimer (75) Call Ivan Neame 20, Glen Hurcomb 19. August Dawn Walker 19, Trees Rewi 18, Chris Currie Care Spartans: 15 G Bond (45) 1, Medal Gross: Mike McDonald 71, Nett Alf 18, Colleen McLeod 18, Helen Neame 18, Rangers Masters: 16 S Kennovin van der Hulst 63, Mike McConnell 66, Ray Bernice Arnold 17, Jacqui Hurcomb 17.

(48) R2 Reckless foul play (foot to dangerous area resulting in connection with forehead). 8 P Mortimer (50) Y5 Shows dissent by word. Call Care Spartans: 5 Jeremy Newport (75) Y1 Unsporting Behaviour July 29, Women – LGU: Dawn Marfell Nett 69, David Mahoney 70, John Jones 70, Clarry Reckless Foul, 6 Jamie Healey (88) 70, Carol Loe 72, Sue Murray 73, Neame 71, Terry Lane 72, Alan Rutledge 73, Y1 Unsporting Behaviour - Reckless China Ching 74.

Tony Nichol 73, Phil Hill 73, Murray Ingram Foul August 1., Stableford: Keith Doonan 42, 73, Ezra Kahaki 73, Ron Warnes 73, Roger Mayfield Motorworld Senior Sam Clouston 42, John Robinson 37, Mitchell 74, Chris Harvey 74.

Div 2 R2 Richard Ronaki 37, John Billingsley 37.

July 30, Ladies, 5th Rd LGU, Robertson 01/08/2020 15:00 A&P 2 Rangers Women, Stableford: Maureen Burrow 40, & Foote Trophy – Net: Best Over the Field Clubs Of Marlborough 0 vs 3 RangMary-Ann Reinke 37.

– Suzanne Lang 95-22-73, 0-18.4 Tracy ers Development Picton Golf Club results Bary 80-5-75, 18.5-24.8 Margaret McLeod Rangers Development: 6 B WelJuly 25,Nett: Aaron Wilson 69, John Saxon 100-24-76, Susan Godsiff 100-23-77, bourn (42), 13 L Robb (44), 3 N 71, Jeff Pascoe 72, Don Jamison 72, Ian John- 24.9- 40.4 Maryann Best 101-27-74 on c/b Bell (66) son 71, Andrew Sunley 73, Mike McGuire 73. Carla Heppelthwaite, 106-32-74; Pat Olliver 01/08/2020 13:00 A&P 2 Trojans July 28, Foursomes Semifinals: Margaret 105-27-78.

Dribbles 4 vs 0 Redwood Masters Frisken + Ricky Ashworth defeated Maria August 1, Men, Monthly Mug, Ladies, Trojans Dribbles: 15 A Chowfin McConway + Sue Hutchinson, Jenny Hart Monthly Flute: Gross – Luke Ryder 76, Net (31), 12 G Scadden (53,56), 5 R + Joyce McClelland defeated Joan Gabara + – Kaharoa Bradley 68, Peter Browning 69, Woodhouse (82) Redwood Masters: Heather Smith.

Bruce Verry 69, Lindsay McAlpine 71, Brian 4 Ian Runnells (65) Y2 Unsporting July 30, Stableford: Aaron Wilson 40, Ian Gill 71, Alan Rutledge 72, Phil D’auvergne Behaviour - Breaking up a promising Molloy 39, Don Jamison 39, Trev Gullery 37, 73, Murray Ingram 74. Gross – Tracy Bary opposition attack Ant Booker 35.

77, Net – Bridget Quaife 72, Suzanne Lang Mayfield Motorworld Senior July 31,- 9Hole Team Stableford: 1st Mary 74, Andrea Thomas 75.

Div 1 R2 Butler, Odette Roper, Beth Arnold-Johnson August 2,Men, 4th Rd Jack Enright, Stable01/08/2020 13:00 Athletic Park 39, 2nd Dido Harper, Ellie Gillies 31, 3rd Lyn ford: Men – Tony Nichol 39, Brian Gill 39, Bottle-O BV Masters 2 vs 3 Pawson, Joyce McClelland, Tonya Cowlishaw Paul Sainsbury 37, Ladies – 5th Rd Charters Central Wolves Central Wolves: 5 Cup – Stableford, Best Over the Field – Pippa 30, 4th Heather Smith and Lin Stone 28.

S Wilkinson (10,49,90) BV Bottle-O Lee Minhinnick 38, 0-20 – Tracy Bary 36, Rarangi Golf Club results 1 & 42S+Knox GIRLS Masters: (1,66) TIERMidweek 1 & 2 TOURNAMENTS TIER37, 1 & 2TIER TOURNAMENTS July 29, Men’s Medal, Net: Pat- Suzanne Lang 35, 21-2 Helen Newman TOURNAMENTS 01/08/2020 15:00 Athletic Park Tuesday 6th – Wednesday 7th October Tuesday 6th – Wednesday 7th October rick Fagan 67, Allan Ryder 68, Neil Reeves 28-56 Kathy Payne 34.

Wairau Golf Club

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BV First Kicks Players Charlie McCallum and Claudia Duncan enjoying the warm up. Photos provided.

2020

TASMAN TASMAN CLU B R E P S

Buccaneers RE P SJackson (20), 12 CLU BCentral BV Cobras: 18 M

10th 7-a-side11th-12th 9-a-side MIXED MIXED

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MIXED

Cost $350 +Tuesday gst per 29th team – Wednesday 30th Sept (APPROX. $30 PER PLAYER) Cost $350 + gst per team

Cost $350 + gst per team (APPROX. $30 PER PLAYER)

(APPROX. $30 PER PLAYER)

10th 7-a-side MIXED 15th-17th 11-a-side

MIXED

15th-17th 11-a-side MIXED (APPROX. $30 PER PLAYER)

(APPROX. $30 PER PLAYER)

TIEr 1 & 2 TournaMEnTs sunday 27thHOSTED - Monday 28th IN september Cost $450 +NELSON gst per team BAYS

Email Nicole NBFAdmin@mainlandfootball.co.nz with team name, club, coach & manager

Registrations Email nicole, nbFadmin@mainlandfootball.co.nz withclose teamMonday along with which tournament name, club,and coach & manager full name, phone & email tier you are entering.

10th August 2020 address, along with which tournament and tier you are entering www.nelsonbaysfootball.co.nz www.nelsonbaysfootball.co.nz

Tuesday 6th – Thursday 8th October Cost $450 + gst per team

(APPROX. $30 PER PLAYER) 13th-14th 11-a-side MIXED

(APPROX. $30 PER PLAYER)

Andrea marlborough@mainlandfootball.co.nz NBFAdmin@mainlandfootball.co.nz with with team team name, name, club, club, coach coach & manager & manager

HosTED In nElson bays

To rEGIsTEr: full name, phone & email address,

MIXED

TIER 1, 2 & 3 TOURNAMENTS (approX. $30 pEr playEr)

TIEr 1, 2 & 3 TournaMEnTs Tuesday 6th - Thursday HOSTED IN 6th october Cost $450 MARLBOROUGH+ gst per team

TO REGISTER: Email TO REGISTER: NicoleEmail

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full name, full phone name, & phemail & email address, address, along with along which with tournament which tournament and tier you are and entering. tier you are entering.

Tuesday 29th – Wednesday 30th Sept Cost $350 + gst per team

Tuesday 29th - Wednesday 30th september Cost $350 + gst per team

HOSTED HOSTED IN IN NELSON MARLBOROUGH BAYS

(approX. $30 pEr playEr)

11th-12th 9-a-side MIXED

13th-14th TIEr 1 &11-a-side 2 + GIrls TournaMEnTs

Sunday 27th Tuesday – Monday6th 28th September – Thursday 8th October Cost $450 + gst per team Cost $450 + gst per team

Cost $450 + gst per team

Action Blenheim Valley 16 vs 0 Nelson College for Girls 1st XI BV Liquid Action Bullets: 8 goals N Kerry (24), Central Buccaneers: 8 T Williams, 4 L Sloan, 1 goal each T Hall (11,72), 7 N Lovell (28)”Cen- F Thompson, R Preece, K Pease tral Buccaneers: 7 N Lovell (60) Y1 (& 1 OG).

Unsporting Behaviour - Reckless Nelson Mens Price Charity 1st Foul , BV Cobra’s: 14 T Thu (86) Y1 Division Cup 2020 Unsporting Behaviour - Reckless 1/08/2020 15:00 Saxton Fields Foul , 1 A Aitken (45) R6 Handball Nelson Suburbs FC Development Offence Denying an obvious goal 1st XI 1 vs 3 Rangers AFC – or scoring opportunity “ Blenheim Nelson Womens 1st Division AFC: Goals to Pablo TIER 1 &Rangers 2 + GIRLS Cup 2020 Dominguez, Sam Pearson and Carl TOURNAMENTS 01/08/2020 15:00 A&P 1 Liquid Connor-McClean

11th & 12th 11-a-side MIXED

MIXED MIXED TIER 1 TIER & 2 TOURNAMENTS 1, 2 & 3 TOURNAMENTS

(approX. $30 pEr 27th playEr) Sunday – Monday 28th September

Blenheim Valley Cobra’s 2 vs 3

(APPROX. $30 PER PLAYER)

13th-14th 11-a-side 15th-17th 11-a-side

TIEr 1 & 2 TournaMEnTs Tuesday 6th - Wednesday 7th october Cost $350 +TIER gst per 1 &team 2 TOURNAMENTS

BV Players Connor Mulcahy, Angus McCallum and Alex Du Plessis enjoying a Meaters sausage from the BBQ after their game.

(approX. $30 pEr playEr)

Email Andrea marlborough@mainlandfootball.co.nz with team name, club, coach & manager TO REGISTER:

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www.nelsonbaysfootball.co.nz www.marlboroughfootball.co.nz Registrations close Monday 10th August

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Sport can moonlight in many ways It’s always interesting when a high profile former sports star like Dan Carter comes out calling for calmer attitudes by those on the sidelines of community sport.

His son is now a keen footballer which means the Carter family have swapped a kicking tee for a pair of football boots.

Now Carter takes aim largely at parents overworking their kids in pursuit of either their own dreams or those of their child but in general I think behaviour on the sidelines of community sport in general.

I’ve spent 13 years roaming the sidelines of sport in Timaru,

Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson and Wellington and through time it has mellowed me.

I was on the fast-track to being an over-zealous sideline parent but having witnessed so many lapses in judgement from people at sports fields over the years, it’s become clear to me that behaviour is unacceptable.

I’ve seen incidents in all sports from netball, rugby, soccer, hockey, cricket and even once at tennis.

By far the worst behaved supporters and players for that matter, in terms of consistent issues, is football.

Many supporters, players and

coaches lose the plot during the 90 minutes of the fixture.

There’s something about the beautiful game that makes their blood boil.

You could not pay me to be a football referee.

The abuse they take on a regular basis, from what I’ve seen, surpasses any other sport in this country.

That does not mean that other sports do not have their rogue issues, because they do but football has a long way to go to tidy up its sideline image.

While I still believe kids can still play to win because, trust me,

they know the score regardless of their age, the experience has to be a fun one for the young people participating.

If kids are pushed to excel too early by their parents, they burn out or rebel.

Like when your parents told you not to do something, being pushed to achieve at sport can result in the opposite happening.

Sport must be fun regardless of how old you are.

The moment you do not enjoy it, is the moment you stop doing it.

I often do stories on young kids getting sports scholarships to Amer-

ican colleges.

Very few of them ever go on to represent New Zealand at the highest level.

Many burn out while others realise the sport they thought was their life was actually just a vehicle for them to get a free education.

It is that education which ends up setting them up for life.

That outcome is fantastic but so is a life-long love for a sport from a social point of view.

Not everyone has to be an All Black, All White or Black Cap. Happy, healthy and socially satisfied is a win in anyone’s book.

Speedway prizegiving It was a shaping up to be great end to the season before COVID-19 forced the early finish to Eastern States Speedway’s race calendar. However the club’s committee was happy with the 2019/2020 season and is now looking forward to the 2020/2021 lineup.

Last Saturday saw the club host its annual prizegiving, awarding drivers on point leads and volunteers for their service.

Results: Youth Ministocks Mag & Turbo Blenheim - Hard Luck - 34E Riley Keen Mag & Turbo Blenheim - Best Presented - 34E Riley Keen Mag & Turbo Blenheim - Most Improved - 16E Sophie Bryant Eastern States Speedway - Season Points Champion - 71E Riley Eathorne Saloons Eastern States Speedway - Hard Luck 14E Daryl Martin Allan Russel & Son - Best Prepared - 14E Daryl Martin Flood Cup - Most Improved - 71E Hamish Fearn Eastern States Speedway - Season Points Champion - 791C Robert Flood Sidecars Eastern States Speedway - Hard Luck - 7E Knuckle Hill/ Daniel Smith Eastern States Speedway - Most Improved - 77E Neil Bruce/ Kelvin Reiher

Eastern States Speedway - Season Points Champions - 77E Neil Bruce/ Kelvin Reiher Streetstocks O’Brien - Hard Luck - 15E Calvin Aberhart Eastern States Speedway - Best Presented - *E Sydney Briggs Dunlop - Most Improved - 22E Jacob Lutherus Eastern States Speedway - Stirrer - 48E Anthony Clark Golden Bay Cement - Lap Record - 4E Anthony Gane Baldick Auto Wreckers Marlborough Season Points Champion - 48E Anthony Clark Productions Eastern States Speedway - Hard Luck 14E Sam Martin Auto Salvage Cup - Best Presented - 15E Kaitlin Taylor Production A - Most Improved - 7E Max Rainey Chevron Industries - Season Points Champion - 66E Frank Burns Stockcars B Winstanley - Hard Luck - 88E Chris Baxter D.F Rodger LTD General Engineers - Best Presented - 77E Tim Alexander Eastern States Speedway - Most Improved - 57E Leighton Stanton Eastern States Speedway - Rookie of the Year - 21E Chris Mckendrick Radio Marlborough - Season Points Champion - 77E Tim Alexander

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Youth ministock driver Sophie Bryant received the Most Improved award and the ESS Patrons Cup for Most Improved rookie Overall.

Photos by Schkiya Klimeck.

Club Trophies Eastern States Speedway - Fastest Lap for the Season By a Local Registered Car - 46E Paddy North (Sprintcar) Eastern States Speedway - Stirrers Oar - 79E Taylor Forbes (Stockcar) Grove Tavern Challenge Cup Highest Achievement - Brett Allan (Production) MSCC Sam Kenny Memorial Trophy

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Daryl Martin received two awards, the Hard Luck trophy and the Best Prepared in the saloon class.

- Most Improved Driver Overall - 57E Leighton Stanton (Stockcar) Eastern States Speedway Patrons Cup - Most Improved rookie Overall - 16E Sophie Bryant (Youth Ministock) Perret Cup - Most Efficient Club Official - Michelle Way & Shaloe Lammas Marlborough Engine Reconditioners - Most Contribution to Track Maintenance - David Lammas The Trading Post - Volunteer of the

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Year - Lance Turner Askew Cup - Most Conscientious Club Member - Shaloe Lammas Palm Court Motors - Overall Sportsperson of the Year - 57E Leighton Stanton (Stcokcar) Pete Carpenter Memorial Trophy Dedication to Eastern States Speedway - Stuart Coutts Pall Mall - Visible Difference Cup Patrons Award - Schkiya Klimeck.

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