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Local Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) students, Kristy Marsden and Nichkan Sayasith, are two women who have tried enough wine to last them a lifetime – not that they plan to stop doing so any time soon.

The pair were excitingly selected for a scholarship that allowed them to attend and act as associate judges at the prestigious New World Wine Awards, which were recently held at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, from July 31 to

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It gave Kristy and Nichkan a unique and invaluable opportunity to work alongside 17 senior judges – including world-renowned wine experts, wine scientists, and “masters of wine” (such as Jim Harré, Nick Bulleid, and Sam Kim) – and learn about what the difference is between a good glass of wine, and a great one.

“We wouldn’t have gotten that much learning from anywhere else,” Kristy says.

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Kristy Marsden (left) and Nichkan Sayasith are two lucky NMIT students who were recently chosen to act as associate judges at the 2019 New World Wine Awards. Photo supplied.

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It was approximately three weeks before the competition that the two third-year winemaking students found out about this exciting opportunity.

After being notified by NMIT about the opening of the scholarship, both applied immediately. Two weeks later, the two were told the news of their success.

“I think we both have a passion for wine and we were encouraged by that,” Nichkan says.

“We both worked at [Gieson Wines] Cellar Door, so we’re really interested in what makes a good wine for a consumer,” Kirsty adds.

“That’s a lot of what the New World Wine Awards focus on.”

Classed as one of New Zealand’s biggest and eagerlyawaited wine competitions, the New World Wine Awards have been held for 17 years.

The competition is predominantly consumer-focused and aims to find the best wines (that must retail for $25.00 or less), which are also affordable and accessible for customers. The top 50 wines are awarded with

thoroughly enjoyed the whole “comprehensive publicity” and offer it to us,” Kristy says. “distribution through more “We’ve just learned so much experience.

The two described the prothan 135 New World stores”. about how it actually works, These wines are labelled with and our skills at tasting have cess of judging as interesting and very authentic. a “gold sticker” and usually end improved so much.” “[It’s a] nice opportunity – Neither of them knew the up selling in volume.

“If you have no idea about people should go for it next names of the wines they were tasting; according to Nichkan, wine, just look for the one with year,” Nichkan adds.

Due to their “trainee” status, this effectively eliminated the the gold sticker and buy it,” Kristy and Nichkan’s scores possibility of biased judges.

Nichkan advises.

“It’s definitely different from The panels of judges taste and did not contribute towards assess approximately 1415 dif- the final results, which are what I [originally] thought!” due to be released in Nichkan mentions. ferent wines from 177 wineries.

October. Despite From now on, New World Each year – ever since the this, however, and NMIT plan to offer the competition first started t h e y b o t h scholarship annually.

– various New World team members from around New Zealand have been given the chance to act as associate judges; however, this was the first time that the competition organisers offered the opportunity to students.

“I think it’s such an amazing t h i ng t h a t Kristy Marsden and Nichkan Sayasith tried and New World assessed up to 360 different kinds of wines each over d e c id e d t o the course of the three days of judging. Photo supplied.

Picton features on new MetService site 100% LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED IN MARLBOROUGH

By Bill McElhinney Picton residents have their own town forecasts and observation sites on the new MetService site, which was launched yesterday.

The website has undergone a $1.7 million revamp after feedback from more than 1000 people.

MetService launched the beta version of its new site on

Thursday and wants feedback over the next few months on changes which include new marine, rural and mountain forecast sections, extra town forecasts, and an interactive map of severe weather watches and warnings.

Picton, Waikanae and Wairoa are the new town forecasts and observation sites.

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Challenge accepted!

By Celeste Alexander Imagine going through a driver’s test in which you are assessed on parallel parking and how many millimetres you can come within a set of cones.

Now, imagine that same scenario, but this time driving a fire engine that measures 6.5m long and 2.5m wide.

Sounds more challenging than driving the average family car? It sure is, according to Chris Timms, the senior station officer at the Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade.

This is exactly what Chris went through when he took part in the recent South Island ‘Drivers Challenge’ down in Christchurch.

The event has been running for many years and is hosted by the Mid Canterbury Fire Brigades Sub Association, held at the Ruapuna Race Track in Christchurch.

Chris, who has served in the Renwick Brigade for 25 years, competed in the Rookie class, which tested his knowledge and reaction times through a series of challenges and theory tests.

Some of the tests included driving through three cones at the speed of 50km/hr while watching for a green light to flick on at the left or right, and having to react quickly to veer in the light’s direction.

Another was having to parallel park within a space measuring the length of the fire engine plus an additional 3 metres.

Any errors added up as penalties, but fortunately for Chris, he managed to take out the top points for his category, a good result considering he had not practised ahead of the challenge.

“I had a lot of fun at this challenge,” Chris says. “But now that I’m going on to the nationals in Fielding at the end of the month, I think I will put in a bit of practice over the next few weeks,” he laughs.

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The Burleigh Pie Recipe Competition has been a huge success to date organisers say, and today is the final day to get in your entries.

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Gun buyback tomorrow in Havelock The next local New Zealand Police gun buy back collection event will be held tomorrow in Havelock.

Gun owners can hand in their now illegal semi-automatic and military style weapons between 10.30am – 1.30pm at the Pelorus Pavilion, Neil Street.

Get your sneakers ready Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade senior station officer Chris Timms recently competed at a drivers challenge - and won!

Chris’s achievement is no surprise to those who know him as he’s worked as a truck driver for several years, his current job as a mechanic for Renwick Transport also involves driver training, plus he has years of experience driving the fire engines as a qualified firefighter.

Chris joined the Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1994 as it had always been something that “interested” him.

“They were looking for some young fellas to recruit and I was working in Renwick at the time so I joined then,” Chris says.

His wife Karen is also an active

qualified firefighter, having joined 21 years ago.

“It’s very much a family thing,” he says. “Our kids are a big part of it too… they live and breathe firefighting and I’d say we have some future recruits,” he laughs.

Recruiting is something the Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade is currently looking to do.

“We’d love to hear from anyone who works in the Renwick area, no matter the age, who would be available to respond or volunteer in other areas during the day,” Chris says.

“We hold training on a Monday night so if it interests you, come

along then. Likewise, if you see the station doors open on the weekend and volunteers floating around, pop in and speak to us,” he says.

With driver safety being the focus of the recent challenge, Chris would like to remind the public about fire engine awareness.

“If you see a fire engine coming up behind you don’t stop, simply move over where it’s safe to do so.

“Some people get a fright if they haven’t realised we’re approaching and hit the brakes. This is a hazard particularly in built-up areas and at roundabouts, so my advice is to keep going and when it’s safe, pull to the left,” he says.

The Woodbourne Half Marathon kicks off tomorrow and people wanting to enter can head along from 7.30am for registration at the Woodbourne Community Centre. Races start at 9am so don’t miss out.

Junior rowing champ Blenheim girl, Phoebe Trolove, who boards at Craighead Diocesan School at Timaru, is now a world rowing junior champion.

At the World Rowing Junior Championships in Tokyo recently, three of New Zealand’s four crews made A Finals, while the women’s quad consisting of Phoebe and her teammates Eva Hofmans, Rebecca Leigh and Shakira Mifrin took gold.

The team rowed ahead of Germany who won silver and Romania bronze.

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Car club raises 5k for cancer

By Celeste Alexander In recent years Marlborough Car Club members have seen the impact that cancer has had on members and their families.

This inspired the club to donate proceeds from its recent fundraising auction to Cancer Society Marlborough.

Club president Richard Bateman and young member Liam Gee met with Marlborough Cancer Society centre manager Felicity Spencer yesterday to present her with a cheque for $5000.

“Wow, this is really amazing,” Felicity said when receiving the cheque.

“We have just appointed a new supportive care nurse so these funds will go directly to that role.”

The Marlborough Car Club held its annual awards dinner last weekend where the members celebrated success as a club and recognised individual performances at local and national levels.

The club relies on the support and goodwill of the community to stage various events and as part of their appreciation, an auction was held on the awards night.

Through the kind support of many local businesses and generous bidding, $5000 was raised.

President Richard Bateman says; “We are delighted to be able to put something back into our com-

Cancer Society Marlborough centre manager Felicity Spencer receives a cheque from Marlborough Car Club president Richard Bateman and member Liam Gee.

munity and help fund the research and care for those that are affected by cancer.”

The club is always looking to encourage newcomers and a great way to get involved is to help out when an event is running with a bit of up close marshalling.

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Blenheim Police Station status

By Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith In early July this year, engineers who had previously undertaken a variety of assessments of the Blenheim Police Station structure, advised that the building additions which had been constructed in the mid-1990’s, were not suitable for occupation.

Police staff occupying the two floors above the cell block, and prisoners in the cell block were evacuated and those areas of the station have remained vacant since then. Prisoners who are required to remain in custody have been transported to the Nelson Police

Station for that purpose.

The older portion of the Blenheim Police Station is deemed to be habitable at this time and the displaced Police staff have all been accommodated in this and other structures on the Police Station property.

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reinstating the cell block so that it is able to take prisoners again.

While the decision has now been made to demolish the two floors over the cell block, and to restore the cell block, the options beyond that are still being worked through to decide the future of the Police Station.

The displaced Police staff will be moving into office space within Rangitane House in the next week.

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

Wither Hills Grigg Drive walking track open for use

Speed limit review of local roads begins on Monday Council will begin a speed limit review on local roads across the region on Monday 19 August, through its local roads agency, Marlborough Roads.

There will be two stages of public consultation. The first phase begins on Monday and will allow people to provide their feedback on the speed limits they think are safe and appropriate on the different types of roads across our region.

When the initial consultation period ends in late September all of the information gathered will be combined with local and Transport Agency data to review the

speed limits.

The second phase will be a formal consultation process if speed limit changes are proposed for specific roads.

It’s important to have your say so please take the time to complete the short online survey before the consultation period ends on Friday 27 September 2019. You can complete the survey by visiting: http://bit.ly/ MDCSpeedLimitReview If you would like to complete a hard copy survey, please visit your local library or Council office for more information.

A new track providing better walking access to the Wither Hills Farm Park was officially opened on Wednesday.

The Grigg Drive to Rotary Hill, 900 metre-long track will provide people with direct access from the Boulevard on Taylor subdivision to the Farm Park and its network of walking and biking tracks.

Mayor John Leggett says it’s great to see new tracks like this one being added to the Farm Park.

“The Wither Hills tracks are a real asset to our community with thousands of walkers and cyclists making the most of them every year.

They’re also a draw card to those visiting our region with the Farm Park well known as an iconic sporting and leisure feature in Marlborough.”

Council invested $45,000 into this project and a grant from the Walking Access Commission saw the project through to its completion.

Mayor Leggett acknowledged the Walking Access Commission which granted the Bike Walk Marlborough Trust $4,000 from its Enhanced Access Fund towards designing and constructing gates and signposts for

the new track.

Walking Access Commission Regional Field Adviser Penny Wardle said the Commission is glad to have contributed.

“Council and the Trust have worked extremely hard to complete the new route to the popular Rotary lookout and now we all get to enjoy it,” she said.

Positive Ageing – Living options in retirement years One of the biggest decisions made later in life is whether or not to remain in the family home.

Sometimes the issue is taken out of the hands of an older couple or a person living alone, through a family decision, perhaps for health reasons. Sometimes the thought of another winter in a large, older-style home is motivation enough to consider downsizing to a smaller, low maintenance property, or a retirement village, which is an option for some.

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Opportunity to honour young achievers Nominations for the 2019 Marlborough Youth Civic Awards are now open.

The awards acknowledge young people aged between 13 and 20 years who have given voluntary service within Marlborough.

Eligible areas in which service has been given include sport or recreation, arts and culture, the environment, leadership and mentoring.

Recipients are recognised for outstanding community service that helps to inspire good citizenship and positive values.

Nominations close on Friday 30 August 2019.

For more information about the awards visit Council’s website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ our-community/grants-and-awards/youthcivic-awards

Creative Communities Scheme Fund Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

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Community Grants Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-forprofit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community under the following category headings: • Arts and Culture • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Heritage • Sport and Recreation Applications must be for projects/ services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the

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Applications can be completed online by visiting Council’s website: www. marlborough.govt.nz/our-community/ grants-and-awards/marlboroughdistrict-council-community-grants Applications close 5.00 pm on Friday 25 October 2019.

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Out of kilter?

Rates set against Local Govt Cost Index (LGCI) which measures pipes, gravel, and stuff councils use. Bears no resemblance to the CPI our salary and wage increases. Out of kilter with reality? Yeah, why not!

Bring back FPP MDC use Single Transferable Vote (STV) system in elections. I don’t like some computer software programme no one can explain giving my vote to someone I didn’t vote for.

Yep, that’s how it works folks! That while you’ll see signs saying #1. That’s the ranking they want. Don’t do it!!! Bring back FPP!

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GOOD BEHAVIOUR = CHOCOLATE isn’t it sad that we need to reward good behaviour from people watching netball on the side of the court.

Whatever happened to good old manners and respect. What is this teaching our future generation?

Let’s behave long enough to get some chocolate then we can go back to being disrespectful!!

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Not a crossing Thank you very much NOT to the idiot in the silver station wagon who stopped in the middle of Alabama between Brian Bary Place and the Maxwell Road roundabout to let someone cross the road from the centre to the left.

Would have been a nice gesture had you looked in your rear view mirror and realised you were in a LINE OF TRAFFIC and she was NOT on a crossing!

Good job I was keeping my distance eh. Good job the bloke behind me was too! You PLONKER!.

Always in credit I got a letter from Trustpower saying I have to pay an extra $1.85. Cause I pay my power bill at the post office I am always in credit. I am a pensioner. We are used to doing things the old way. Don’t have computer. Thank god for that.

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When we book into a hotel, we hand over our passport until the account is paid. When we go to hospital we need proof of cover or passport.

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The CEO of MDC tells us the population will swell by 8,000 by 2043. That’s 330 people p.a. A Boeing 777 seats about 400. The death rate according to Stats NZ year ended Dec 2018 was 400. We are “shrinking”.

So who’s going to pay ever increasing rates when we keep spending on “nice to haves” Off the chart policies while essential core services are long overdue Haha, I did a small chuckle when I saw the for attention? Vote very carefully. A fish rots from Monday’s express paper - page 9 the cartoon at top, OPINION. the head down!

Lol, Winston keeps the Greens in check with their off the chart greenie policies, too liberal for their own good, or that of most thinking Cellphone drivers people.

Personally I don’t think holding a cellphone to What a shambles it would be if everything they your ear is the problem, hands free is just as a MINOR party got their way. dangerous because drivers are thinking about Winston is a minor too, true, but he does have their conversation instead of driving. a thinking thing on top of his head.

It’s no different to eating, drinking or scratching your nose while driving, should that be banned too. What a joke.

Community patrol?

I wonder if the majority of drivers who don’t slow/stop at give ways/run roundabouts, etc.

Shame etc. are distracted on their cell phones. Could The blue car parked at PNS. Why was the we maybe have something like ‘Community number covered?? Name and shame could Patrol’ to police them and have phones constop it happening again. fiscated?

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Students ‘run like the wind’ in cross country event

Fairhall School student, Fletcher Kopua, Rapaura School student, Pippa Clarke, won came first in the Year Seven Boys category. the Year 7 Girls category.

By Aimee O’Hagan We d n e s d ay m o r n i ng saw approximately 240 students aged from years five to eight gather at the Wither Hills Farm Park for the Marlborough Primary Schools’ Cross Country.

Despite the strong winds and chilly temperature, the event was “definitely successful”.

“The course was a tad muddy and the children had a few puddles to run through, but that is all part of the fun,” Fairhall School teacher and event organiser, Katie Bradley, says.

“We had runners from all schools around the region, including Kaikoura schools.

“We had some great races this year, with a few going down to the wire on the final home straight.”

In order to qualify for the interschool event, pupils first had to do well in their school’s individual cross country event.

According to Katie, a team of students has now been chosen to go on to the next stage; this group of runners will be competing in the Interprovincial Championships, which are set to be held in Hanmer Springs later on this month.

Results for each category were as follows: Year Five Boys: 1st Josh Harris (Springlands); 2nd Cullum Rayner (Springlands); 3rd Alfie Price (Tua Marina).

Year Five Girls: 1st Ava Marcroft (Renwick); 2nd Katherine DeZwart (Witherlea); 3rd Zaidee Turkington (Redwoodtown).

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Alex Hansen (Renwick); 2nd Thomas Blackmore (Rapaura); 3rd Josh Freeman (Richmond View).

Year Six Girls: 1st Neve McKenzie (Fairhall); 2nd Isla Tilbury (Springlands); 3rd Sophia Nicholas (Fairhall).

Year Seven Boys: 1st Fletcher Kopua (Fairhall); 2nd Josh Flynn (Bohally); 3rd Luke Lee (Richmond View).

Year Seven Girls: 1st Pippa Clarke (Rapaura); 2nd Bella Rayner (Bohally); 3rd Isabella Grigg (Fairhall).

Year Eight Boys: 1st Axell Allan (Fairhall); 2nd Adam Coleman (Richmond View); third = Finn McKenzie (Bohally).

Year Eight Girls: 1st Grace Straker (Bohally); 2nd Olive Patison (Bohally); 3rd Sophia Dillon (Rapaura).

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Migrants driving population growth

By Bill McElhinney New Zealand’s population is growing and it is being driven mainly by the arrival of migrants.

Last year the government announced an increase in the refugee intake, with Blenheim named as one of the new settlement locations.

As part of the resettlement, next year Blenheim could receive up to five refugee families every six to eight weeks.

The estimated population of New Zealand reached

4.92 million at June 30, Stats NZ said yesterday.

The population grew by an estimated 76,000 in the year, or 1.6 percent.

“New Zealand’s population growth rate remains high by historical and international standards,” population insights senior manager, Brooke Theyers, says.

“The world’s population is currently growing at 1.1 percent a year. New Zealand has exceeded this growth rate in each of the last five years.”

The largest driver of

growth was net migration of 49,400, with 145,300 migrant arrivals and 95,900 migrant departures. Natural increase (births minus deaths) contributed 26,600.

Those in the younger working ages are more mobile than other population groups and tend to make up the bulk of migration flows, Brooke says.

“We can see small revisions across all ages, but the largest revision is for those aged 20–34 years. The impact is greater for males than females.”

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Young talent wows audience Tempo (Todays Emerging Musicians Performing Onstage) was absolutely booming last Friday evening, spokesperson Jessica Jones says.

“If we could bottle Blenheim’s young talent and wrap it in the enthusiastic audience who came to applaud and encourage, we’d

be on to a great thing indeed.

“Seven of the musicians were first time performers, as well as a good collection of more experienced learners. The Upbeat Development Orchestra came as guest artists and filled the hall with energy and enthusiasm,” she says.

Organisers would like to thank everyone who came along to support the performers.

The next Tempo concert will be on November 22, Christmas themed, and entry is by a donation of an unwrapped gift for a child for the Salvation Army Toy Appeal.

The Awatere Memorial Hall is set to re-open its doors to the public and the Awatere Community Trust is pleased to announce that Yealands Wines have agreed to become the naming right sponsor for the new facility. Photo provided.

Yealands Wines is hall’s naming sponsor

Deleya Radovanovich on the violin performing ‘Go Tell Aunt Rhody’. Jessica Jones Photography

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With the Awatere Memorial Hall set to re-open its doors to the public the Awatere Community, in conjunction with the Awatere Community Trust, are pleased to announce that Yealands Wines have agreed to become the naming right sponsor for the new facility.

Fundraising co-ordinator, Kate Sinclair, made the announcement at a special dawn blessing service for the building last Saturday.

Kate said “we are delighted that Yealands, as one of the significant employers in the region, have recognised the importance

of this facility to the community, not only now but into the future”.

The Hall will now be known as the ‘Yealands Wines Awatere Memorial Hall’.

Yealands Michael Wentworth, general manager of external relations and sustainability, says; “Yealands are thrilled to play a role in bringing this magnificent facility to life. The Hall is the realisation of hundreds of hours of blood, sweat and tears by locals and demonstrates that some positive can come from the earthquake events of the past”.

In addition to the hall, the new facility boasts a modern kitchen, conference facilities, gym, and a co-use medical / meeting room.

It is expected to be utilised by local sports teams, community groups and events and will be available for hire.

Whilst the Fundraising Committee was well on track to achieve its budget, it was still looking for funding to contribute to furniture and fittings. Inquiries relating to donations or sponsorship can be made to info@seddonsmartandconnected.co.nz.

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Where do you go when you need copy and print services?

You visit the experienced team at Custom Copy in Blenheim!

Located on Main Street in Blenheim‘s CBD area, the business has been providing a range of services for over 25 years.

Whether customers want marketing materials and invitations through to stationary and even large posters, the experienced team at Custom Copy takes care of the whole process with great advice and friendly service.

The business is owned by Lawrence Randall who took over a year ago. He is supported by staff members, Georgia Costello and Wendy Miller.

There is a huge amount of knowledge within the team, including Wendy who has been with Custom Copy for 15 years.

“With new printing technology and our team’s experience in design and printing we take huge pride in our fast turnaround and quality service,” Lawrence says.

With Christmas only months away, the Custom Copy team is encouraging people to think about gift ideas including box prints, calendars and personalised folded cards.

There is a very good reason why Superior Carpet Cleaning is your number one choice for cleaning, refreshing and removing stains in all types of carpet.

It is a company which has been operating in Marlborough since 1982. Today, Dan Riddell is the second generation to have owned Superior Carpet Cleaning and with years of experience, he provides a true ‘superior’ service.

Dan specialises in everything from exit cleans for house tenants to advanced stain treatment and tile and grout cleaning. He also takes care of insurance work for major providers.

“You can either call me straight away or, when speaking with your insurance company, you can ask for Superior Carpet Cleaning,” he says.

By being independently owned and operated, and not part of a franchise, he can provide service for what is required, not having to stick to a formula, he says.

“I’m not tied into one specific way of cleaning, and customers are dealing with me from start to finish.”

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He is particularly skilled with excavators and graders having competed at two National Excavator Operator Competitions. Elite Excavations also have the services of a Certifying Drainlayer with more than 30 years experience in the industry.

With a fleet that includes five and eight tonne excavators, a grader, a roller, a site dumper, a 6x4 wheel tip truck and a transport trailer as well as smaller compaction gear, Greg is more than happy to tackle your house site, driveway, landscape rock placement, drainage and other underground services, vineyard drainage and various earthworks needs including mulching with an excavator.

He prides himself on providing a quality job for a fair price and is happy to tackle the tricky jobs. Check out our Facebook page or website for more details.

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YOUR CAR’S GP on SCOTT ST WE’RE EXPANDING!

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Redwood Service Centre owners Darrel and Raewyn with their team of automotive technicians; Tony, Ashley, Patrick, Paul and Zane.

Redwood Service Centre

Husband and wife, Darrel and Raewyn Rice, have embarked on an exciting new journey since purchasing two automotive businesses in Blenheim.

Late last year the couple took over Redwood Service Centre on Scott Street.

Their decision was based on Darrel’s long term dream of owning his own workshop and with him already working there, it proved to be the perfect opportunity when the previous owners decided to sell.

“Knowing what a great business it was, we decided that it was the right time for us to take the plunge,” they say.

Not long after taking over Redwood Service Centre another great business opportunity arose with Autocare Blenheim, giving Darrel and Raewyn the option to expand their operations.

“We were speaking with

Wayne Brock, who had been very supportive when we started out, and he asked if we would be interested in buying some of his equipment as he was closing his workshop.”

“Our business was growing steadily and we felt that purchasing a well-known business with a long history in Marlborough like Autocare, and expanding our own business, was too good an opportunity to give up,” Darrel and Raewyn say.

Going forward, they plan to incorporate a second premise in the near future with the intention of expanding the services they offer, as well as hiring additional staff.

“The businesses cover similar services at the moment, however because the client bases are in different areas of Blenheim, we hope to also cater for more commercial clients at the prospective Autocare location.

“Autocare will have more specialist equipment for brake machining and diagnosis, while Redwood Service Centre will continue as your car’s GP in Scott Street, specialising in all areas of vehicle repair and maintenance,” Darrel and Raewyn say.

The team at Redwood Service Centre are highly skilled and experienced, all have young families and are friendly, respectful and fun loving, Raewyn says.

“This makes the workshop somewhere we love to go!”

What’s more the previous owner, Tony, has stayed on as part of the team, adding a wealth of knowledge and a sense of continuity to existing customers with the change of ownership.

Redwood Service Centre offers everything from vehicle repairs and servicing, through to WOF inspections.

Call in and see them today.

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Darrel, a local boy who began his career by training in automotive engineering at NMIT in Nelson, started out as an apprentice in 1997 at Grove Road Auto Centre. This became Caltex Grove Road Workshop two years later then when the service station closed down, it became Precision Auto Centre.

In 2008 he moved on to Redwood Service Centre to take on the role of workshop Foreman there but he first gained the position of Foreman in 2001 and has since been responsible for training and mentoring five apprentices.

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The couple are very family focused and have two young daughters, Lexi (5) and Jess (3).

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Cyclamens indoors need to sit on a windowsill, getting as much light as possible and every few days they should be turned around 180 degrees so that the side facing away from the window gets its share of good light for a while.

GARDENING THIS WEEK Keeping plants happy and alive in winter: By Wally Richards Winter might be a bit of a hard time for us with the wet and cold, but at least we can get warm and dry by putting on dry clothing or lighting a fire.

If you are a plant stuck in a pot or in a garden there is nothing you can do to combat the wet and cold.

You may sat this is silly, as plants are plants and whatever Nature throws at them is Nature’s problem, not yours.

Wrong! The plants you place in your garden or pots are your problem as those plants did not have any choice.

Too often we place a plant where we would like it to grow, regardless of whether it is a suitable place for that particular plant or not.

If the conditions are not ideal, soil/drainage/sun/ shade etc, the plant will not thrive and may even die.

The problem is our lack of understanding of the needs of each type of plant. I will give you two classic examples of right plant, wrong place.

Citrus trees resent wet feet, which means that they must be grown in an area that is free draining and sunny.

Many areas have heavy, clay soils with a bit of top soil on top. Clay holds water in wet times and goes like concrete in dry times.

Place a citrus tree into that situation and you would be lucky if it did well.

But if you created a good sized raised bed in the same area and planted the same tree in the bed it would thrive, or if you planted the same tree into a 100 litre container with a good mix of compost and top soil and then buried the container half into that spot it would also thrive.

Another example is the very popular winter flowering plant, cyclamen, which is available from garden centres at this time.

I remember some years back an elderly lady sending me a photograph of a cyclamen plant she had purchased that had over 50 flowers on it.

She had placed the cyclamen on a coffee table in the middle of her lounge and even though it did have a mass of flowers, it was a pitiful sight.

Being some distance from the window in a room that would go from very warm to very cold the poor plant

was stretching for needed light and suffering badly from rapid temperature fluctuations.

Added to this was likely overwatering. I believe her pride and joy would have passed into cyclamen heaven shortly after the photo was taken.

Cyclamen love the cold and require ample bright light.

They hate it too warm and detest wet feet.

Indoors they need to sit on a windowsill, getting as much light as possible and every few days they should be turned around 180 degrees so that the side facing away from the window gets its share of good light for a while.

If you don’t do this then it will become unbalanced as the side away from the window struggles to get to the light.

Wait till the foliage or flowers droop a bit through lack of moisture, then give it a reasonable drink of cold water or even better plunge it into a bucket of water, wait till it stops bubbling and then place it outside on a full light porch for a couple of days before returning it to the windowsill.

A bit of a liquid plant food in the water would also be an advantage.

When you draw the blinds at night in your then heated room, the cyclamen will be in the cool area between the window and the blind and not suffer from too much heat.

In winter pot plants do not need much water. Another problem arises that in heated rooms the air becomes dry and thus moisture is sucked out of the plant’s foliage (and your skin.)

This drying can cause the tips of leaves to go brown.

To overcome this problem you need to get moisture into the air. A shallow dish of water above or near the heat source was what I used to recommend, but a better way is to string a line of nylon cord about 30mm below the ceiling between two walls.

Throw your damp washing over the line to dry. Costs nothing extra for dry washing and your plants enjoy the moisture.

Since doing this in my lounge, I need only actually water the plants about once a month.

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Friday 16 Blenheim Lions Annual Book Fair: With fiction, non-fiction and children’s books, LPs, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, puzzles and magazines there is sure to be something for everyone. Also a blind auction will be running for some very special heritage books. Please bring your own bags. Today, Saturday and Sunday. 9am-4pm daily. Located in the old Liquorland building, corner of Symons and High Street.

Mills Bay Mussels Friday Night Take Out: Don’t miss Mills Bay Mussels Friday night take-outs, your taste buds will be thanking you. Call into Mills Bay Mussels Tasting Room & Eatery. 23a Inglis Street, Havelock.

Public Talk With Geshe Jampa Tharchin: Join Geshe Jampa Tharchin for a public talk and discussion on Karma, today 6.30pm–8pm. On Saturday 10am-11.30am a public talk will be held on Impermanence. All welcome by donation. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road.

Bolivia Cards And Rummy O: Love cards, come and join in. Bolivia cards every Friday 1pm-4pm. Also Rummy O every Monday 12.30pm4pm. Blenheim Bowling Club Hall, 65a Weld Street.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm.

10 London Quay, Picton.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Saturday 17 Stars In Your Eyes 2019: Featuring nine talented locals performing as their chosen celebrity stars.

This will be a spectacular evening of entertainment hosted by celebrity Tina Cross. Tickets $73 which include a pre-show cabaret with canapes and wine. 6.30pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street. Don’t miss out tickets selling fast.

One Act Above The Rest: Don’t miss three vastly different one act pieces of theatre. Featuring The Private War Of Corporal Cooper, White lies and Me And My Friend. 7pm. Adults $20, students and seniors $15, door sales only. The Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horton Street.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Works on Paper’.

Featuring Sheyne Tuffery, Jean E Loomis, Craig Bluett, Wendy Murphy and Sue James. Prints are for sale so don’t miss out. On until August 18.

Open every day from 10.30-4.30.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Robbie Barnes (867) won the Woodbourne Half Marathon last year and 866, Chris Lang, finished 7th overall.

The popular event is being held again on Sunday New Zealand Police Gun Buy Back Collection Event: Gun owners will be able to hand in their now illegal semi-automatic and military style weapons. 10.30am1.30pm. Pelorus Pavilion, Neil Street, Havelock.

Chess: Every Saturday at Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm.

Please bring your own board and pieces.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Collection’. A selection of contemporary works from the Gallery’s permanent collection accompanied by works from the Johnson Collection, Marlborough. This exhibition is developed in memory of the late Ted Johnson (1936-2018). On until September 22.

Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

Marlborough Museum: Open 10am–4pm daily. All welcome.

Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

Gravel Grind Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the tractor rides are available.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Sunday 18 Woodbourne Half Marathon: Dust off those running shoes for the annual Woodbourne Half Marathon.

Options include a Half Marathon walk

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and Hybrid, a Half Marathon run and a 5km and 10km run or walk. Races start from 9am with registration open on the day at the Woodbourne Community Centre from 7.30am. Various prices. RNZAF Woodbourne.

Barbershop Concert: Join the Marlborough Sounds Chorus and the Acapella Belles for an afternoon of ensemble singing. 2.30pm.

Entry by gold coin donation. Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street.

Ravi And Marieke Lal: Come along and be inspired by Ravi who for the last five years has been a missionary in Lucknow India. Plus Marleke will speak about her work as a WEC missionary in Myanmar. 4pm6pm, all welcome. Senior Citizen’s Hall, 172 High Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Kennel Association: Double Ribbon Parade, entries 10.30am with judging at 11am. All breeds recognised by New Zealand Kennel Club welcome. Hot food available. Clubgrounds, Aerodrome Road.

Blenheim Country Music Club: Everyone welcome. $3 including afternoon tea. 2pm. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore.

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

BikeFit 2019 Cyclocross Marlborough: Take the opportunity to have a go and experience the fun, thrill and laughs, riders and spectators alike. Test your skills or try something new, open to all, spectator’s welcome. From 11.30am, various grades and prices. Yealands estate, Seaview Road, Seddon.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Queen Charlotte Tavern, Linkwater for lunch. 11.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Please note Sunday rides will be subject to the winter conditions and rides may change on the day. Also Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am.

Members and visitors welcome.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Sorry no Eftpos, cash only.

Marlborough Associated Modellers Society: Miniature train rides at Brayshaw Park, first and third Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $2. Model yacht and boat sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, and discover this gem of international history. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. Picton Foreshore.

Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

If you have an event email Susan at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Home of our favourite brands The Ned, The Kings Series, Leefield Station and the Craft Series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley on the banks of the Waihopai River, Marlborough. We are a progressive wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough story of wine to the world.

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Do you enjoy working outdoors and appreciate flexible hours?

Fruitfed Supplies is the horticultural arm of PGG Wrightson, and we are currently seeking part time fixed-term Crop Monitoring Scout, for a minimum of 10 hours per week to assist with pest and disease identification of grapes around the Blenheim area. You may be required to assist in our Retail Stores from time to time.

Cellar Hand – Full-time Position

We are committed to growing our employees and we develop leadership and technical expertise at all levels of our company.

Full training in crop monitoring practices and pest and disease identification will be provided to the successful candidate.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following: • A keen interest in the horticultural industry (all training will be given) • To be self-motivated and able to work independently • Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and documentation skills • A proven history of being dependable and results driven • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Your own reliable transport • A full, current and clean NZ driver’s licence.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Rena Mehrtens Crop Monitoring Coordinator on 027 244 9949.

Apply now or to find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or view other opportunities visit https://careers.pggwrightson.co.nz/search and enter reference number 11042BS. Applications close on Sunday, 25 August 2019.

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For the best features in town that will enhance your business... call us!

Chef/Cook required at Picton RSA.

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The winter hours are 4.30pm - 8.00pm Wednesday to Saturday inclusive.

Hours will increase during the summer season.

Contact Picton RSA Phone 03 573 6114 Email pictonrsa2@gmail.com

With vineyards covering upwards of 750 Ha, a new generation winery plus another winery currently under construction, we are looking to build on our existing winery team.

Ideally you will have worked in the wine industry for a minimum of two years and be familiar with all aspects of cellar work. Whilst preference will be given to candidates with previous cellar experience, applicants that have an interest in the wine industry and can demonstrate the right attitude to previous employment will also be considered with full training provided to successful applicants.

Cellar hygiene and tidiness are paramount.

You must be able to operate in a large, high tech winery at pace, whilst maintaining our high standards and a safe working environment.

You will become part of a strong, dynamic team that consistently delivers a high level of results and displays the necessary attributes to ensure success. Most of all, the successful applicant must enjoy life and be ready to join a fun, dynamic team.

Applications to: seb@marisco.co.nz OR Marisco Vineyards PO Box 150 Renwick Blenheim 7243 Attn: Sebastien Bouchut Applications close 13th September 2019

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Marlborough Airport at the opening of the Zealand), Janet Ashcroft (Westwood/Robinson brothers region, the control tower, and mentor for the six-month run by NZ), Ben Smith of Marlborough’s most and New team and Kmart management The company is run by and - National Property Manager - Director of Retail Australia Navigator programme, The Robinson Construction Phil as managing terminal buildings.

Jeff Broomfield (Kmart John Gaultieri (Kmart ’s lat- Phil and Nick, have just recently completed the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

Phil and Jeni Robinson, (Robinson foreman on the Kmart project), Bethsaida Robinson Construction new director and Nick as construction group of two new wings at the the admin), Scott McNicholl Property.) Photo: Kmart Mark will be among a est project has been which manager. helping Village.

(Kmart - General Manager, the team Retirement are involved in the local business mentorsstudents Blenheim Kmart store Brother Lyndon joined Robinsons young Marlborough over the Marlborough was developopened two weeks ago.

Scaffold when commercial options built ongoing n and explore career The Robinson team haveWest- added to the Robinson group of ments at Redwoodtow the coming months.

Bringing Concrete by the Robinson all the buildings on emregional was delivered of schedule and Robinson companies. than 30 years expe- one of their most eye-catching The construction business situated wood site, and in 2014 won the develop and build a new ahead Floors to LIFE members With more buildings is the centrally WINNER Limited we made the opening format store in Blenheim, Kmart Group expectations. ploys close to 40 staff Hyper Floor System Construction on time – to ensure behind them, the brothers ASB Theatre. of them have using HUSQVARNA working through manager, exceeded Construction’s focus Built to order, opened OFBuilders 3 retail project cat- rience a par- today, and a number team date, including Master NZ national property 20 “Robinson FT can include building, scaffolding, Phil and Nick have with the company for AWARDS the Robinson Construction big the Christmas holiday period, late Jeff Broomfield, says.

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BURNETT, Elizabeth Alison (Betty): On 13 August 2019, peacefully at Nelson hospital, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Mait and a loved mother and motherin-law of the late Ian; Alison and Ronald Taylor; Marian and Michael Payton; Stephen and Kim. A loved Gran to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 21 Hills Road, RD2 Rai Valley 7192 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz . A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at the Carluke Hall, Rai Valley on Saturday 17 August at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Rai Valley Cemetery.

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BARNARD, Eleanore Winifred (Elly): On 13 August 2019, passed away peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice, surrounded by family. Much loved Mum and mother-inlaw of Reece; and Brendon and Martina, and Nana of Lewis and George. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A funeral service for Elly will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Monday 19 August at 10.30am followed by private cremation at the Cloudy Bay Crematorium.

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ANDERSON, Louisa Margaret (Peggy): August 8, 2019

BROADBRIDGE, Jake: August 2, 2019

COOMBE, Jean: August 10, 2019

GILBERT, Edison: August 8, 2019

DAVIDSON, Charles Clark: August 11, 2019

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IVAMY, Jean Frances (nee Nevin): August 10, 2019

PILLAY, Aahana Haisley: August 9, 2019

WARREN, Gwendolene (nee Wratt): August 10, 2019

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

World Cup worries intensify The All Blacks are not winning the World Cup. At least not on that performance last Saturday.

The Scott Barrett red card was fair enough, you can’t make contact with the head but there’s a bigger picture as to why the All Blacks lost.

There was no cohesion, the men

in black were out-passioned, outmuscled and out-thought.

If coach Steve Hansen has something up his sleeve, now would be the time to show it.

Rugby commentator Grant Nisbett called the 47-26 defeat as a hiding and it was.

The All Blacks don’t look menac-

ing in the forwards and they look rudderless in attack.

The Richie Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett experiment is not working.

Captain Kieran Read said defensively his team was poor as was the discipline. It appears Hansen and co, which includes the supposed next coach Ian Foster may have taken this

team as far as they can.

A loss like that can only do the coaching aspirations of Crusaders’ head honcho, Scott Robertson’s stocks the world of good.

The whole balance of the team looks off-kilter and the efforts to patch up the short comings don’t appear to be working. Ben Smith is

wasted on the wing and Read, while improved is well short of his best.

It’s been a golden era of rugby in this country for more than a decade but it looks like the gloss is going away.

If the All Blacks aren’t careful, the Bledisloe Cup may go as well on Saturday at Eden Park.

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Cuddon Cycling events Cuddon Cycling Marlborough meets tomorrow, Saturday, at the Fairhall Hall at 1.30pm for the open grade 40km handicap (Anderson Rosebowl) and the junior under 17 grade 18km handicap (Keighley Cup).

Open $5, junior $3. Please assemble at 1pm. All welcome.

On Wednesday meet at 3.45pm at Athletic Park for school cycling training and coaching. Road bike (preferred) or mountain bike.

Build up for school events. Year 7 upwards. For details contact Warren Ph 5791991 or Graham Ph 578 9921.

Marlborough Golf results The Renwick Taekwondo team, from left: Daemyn Ireland, Colin O'Brien, Isha Jones, Miranda Rae, Sophie Ditfort, Hayden Ditfort, Erin Josephs, Michael Canning.

Taekwondo team come home with medals The Renwick Taekwondo Club recently competed at the Hyeon Mu NZ Open tournament in Woodend.

Clubs from across the South Island took part. It was a long day, Renwick coach Colin O’Brien says, due to a larger than expected number of entries.

Colin says Isha Jones and Erin

Josephs showed determination to win their divisions.

After winning her first fight with an impressive comeback, Isha won her final to take gold.

Erin also made a good comeback after starting the last round nine points behind, coming through to win 31-27.

Hayden Ditfort fought with electronic scoring for the first

time, and secured gold after winning with a golden point in a tough fight.

It was the first time officially competing in a tournament for Sophie Ditfort and Miranda Rae. Colin says both fought well and can be proud of their efforts.

Daemyn Ireland had two good fights, only narrowly missing gold in the final after winning

his first fight. Michael Canning also took silver after a well fought close fight.

The Club now has its sights set on the TUNZ Nationals, to be held in Porirua in September.

Results: Hayden Ditfort, Isha Jones, Erin Josephs, gold; Michael Canning, Daemyn Ireland, Miranda Rae, silver; Sophie Ditfort, bronze.

Highest place yet for badminton team The Marlborough Badminton Team continued their strong run of form last weekend.

After upsetting Canterbury in the first round earlier in the season, the team travelled to Christchurch for the South Island Division 3 finals.

In their first match of three for the weekend Marlborough came up against Southland.

The team started well with wins to both mens doubles pairings of Joseph Timms and Akhil Bhardwaj and Brendon Waters

and Jordan Thomas, Cloe Vining and Jessica Crosbie taking out the top woman’s match.

Bhardwaj and Vining took out their singles matches respectively with Bhardwaj winning in three sets.

With wins to mixed doubles pairings of Timms and Vining and Waters and Zoya Timms Marlborough claimed the match 7-4.

Marlborough then took on Otago, once again taking out both mens doubles. Thomas

and Vining recorded wins in their singles and then combined to take the teams only mixed victory, the team going down 6-5 in a tough encounter.

Then it was onto Otago’s second team who provided tough opposition in the doubles, Timms and Bhardwaj taking out the only win. Marlborough stepped up and dominated the singles with wins to Bhardwaj, Thomas, Vining and Charlene Wills.

Requiring only one of the three mixed doubles for the win,

Timms and Willls and Bhardwaj and Vining got the job done, taking the match 7-4.

This placed the team in a three way tie for second place, ending the Pearse Cup Tournament third overall on games count-back, their highest placing in recent history.

The team was Joseph Timms, Akhil Bhardwaj, Brendon Waters, Jordan Thomas, Cloe Vining, Charlene Wills, Jessica Crosbie, Zoya Timms and Elaine Low.

Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf Club.

Tuesday, women’s 9 hole hidden holes stableford: Neryl Savage 11; Suzanne Clifford 9; Jenny Speight 8; Sue Lissaman 8.

Wednesday, women’s net medal, div.1: Julie Nicolle 77; Jane AndersonBay 79. Div.2: Viv Bond 75; Elaine Porter 76; Jackie McGarry 78.

Thursday, men’s stableford, div.1: Arthur Dovey 37; Francis Hassan 37; Ken Steel 36; Malcolm Pettigrew 35; Julian Terry 34; Ben Godsiff 34; Stephen Harvey 33. Div.2: Brian Burgess 36; Hugh Bay 36; Graeme Barsanti 36; Ross Inder 35; John Rodgers 35; David Wiley 35; Paul Eden 35; Lyndsay Burrow 35.

Saturday, men’s net medal: Bob Nicolle 74; Mark Davis 76; David Lightfoot 77.

Blenheim Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club.

August 7, womens LGU, Betty Houlstonn Trophy, 18 holes: Trees Rewi 75; Racheal Bell 77; Bernice Arnold 77. Nine holes: Jenny Evans nett 37.

August 8, mens single par: Gary Hildyard +3; Cyril Scammell +2; Ray Herd +2; Mike McConnell +2; Graeme Daines +1; Doug Shaw +1; Don March +1; Mike Guillemot square; David Waters square; Phil Starkey -1; Blue Arthur -1; Jim Findlay -1; Derek Bowman -1. Nine holes: Bryan Lawless 17; Ivan Neame 15.

Coming events: August 22, mens single par, 11am start. August 24, mens Canadian Foursomes, women: LGU medal. August 25, 9 hole stableford, all welcome, 11am start. August 28: Stretch Shield, medal, 11am start.

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Friday August 16, 2019

Whitebaiters urged to follow the rules

By Bill McElhinney It’s whitebait season again!

It started at 5am yesterday and runs until November 30. On the West Coast the season starts on September 1 and closes on November 14.

Fishing is permitted between 5am and 8pm only, or between 6am and 9pm when daylight saving comes into effect.

The Department of Conservation says these seasonal restrictions are essential for conserving the whitebait population – they are a finite resource and the population numbers are in steady decline.

Whitebait face a range of threats and pressures, including habitat degradation, poor water quality, impeded fish passage within river systems and fishing.

As a result, four of the six species of freshwater fish legally classified as whitebait are threatened or at risk.

Whitebait are the young of some of New Zealand’s most precious native fish such as giant kokopu, shortjaw kokopu, banded kokopu, koaro and inanga, collectively known as galaxiids.

They spend six months at sea and then make their way up the rivers and streams.

The galaxiids are generally nocturnal and very good at hiding. They love bushy streams, where they find both shelter and food, with a rain of insects falling from the overhanging plants.

Their eggs are laid and remain out of water for several weeks and need good plant cover to keep moist.

They hatch when re-immersed, either by spring tides (for inanga) or floods (for koaro and kokopu). The larvae then float out to sea where they live and

Two South Marlborough DOC Rangers doing compliance patrol. DOC staff will be patrolling fishing sites to check that people are abiding by the whitebaiting regulations

grow over winter, migrating back upstream as whitebait in spring.

To prevent whitebait decline and help sustain the fishery: Follow the whitebait fishing regulations.

Keep your catch small and only take what you need.

Release species that are not whitebait.

Keep streams free from pest plants and fish.

Report any dams or overhanging culverts to your local Department of Conservation or regional council office.

Get involved to fence and plant your local streams.

Ensure culverts, weirs, dams and floodgates on your land are properly installed and maintained to be fish-friendly.

The Department of Conservation administers regulations regarding

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fishing methods, which include requirements to only use one whitebait net at a time, to stay within 10 metres of the net, and that the net should not exceed more than one third of the water channel width.

There are no changes to the whitebait fishing regulations for the 2019 season.

Later this year, DOC will consult with the public on improving

whitebait management including reviewing the regulations.

Whitebaiters are being reminded to clean nets and other gear between waterways to prevent spreading aquatic pests.

DOC staff will be patrolling fishing sites to check that people are abiding by the regulations and persons offending may be fined up to $5000 and unattended nets will be seized.

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